This Sunday April 14, 2019

Sun      9:00 AM Stewardship & Finance

Sun      10:00 AM Sunday School (children downstairs)

Sun      11:00 AM Worship

Sun      12:15 PM Fellowship Time

Sun      12:30 PM Quaker Christianity 101

Sun      1:00 PM Choir

Tues     7:15 PM Bible Study and Prayer Meeting

In celebration, we join the crowds of old, waving branches, giving honor to the Messiah. Jesus Christ, Son of God, Word made flesh. Open your eyes to see the kingdom God is creating in our midst.

The Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project’s next Harvest Day is Sat, April 13. If you are interested in helping on Harvest Day, please contact Pantry Director, Dharma Galang.

Oakland Symphony Chorus presents their Spring Concert on Sat, April 13 at 8PM.  Tickets $20 can be purchased online. The concert will be held at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA.  

Quaker Christianity 101:  What does it mean for us to be Friends of Jesus?  This spring, Berkeley Friends Church will be exploring the basics of Christianity – the stories of the Bible, the power of the gospel, and the life of community in Jesus.  We hope you’ll join us for the following sessions, on Sundays from 12:30-2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall: 4/14 – The Quaker Movement 4/28– The Bible and the Word of God  5/5 – The Gospel Applied   5/12 – Exploring our Spiritual Gifts 5/26 – Letting Our Light Shine

Free Ben Lomond Quaker Center workshops are available through the church’s membership subscription.  A complete list for the year is on the table in the back and can be found online.  The next workshop is Renewing Our Meetings to Welcome New Quakers by Henri Ducharme and Hilary Burgin on May 10-12, 2019.    If interested in this or any other workshop on the list, please let John Mauer or Faith Kelley know ASAP.

Nikki Holland, the new director of Friends United Meeting’s Belize Friends Ministries, will be speaking during the Sunday morning service on May 12.  Come and hear about her new role, the church in Belize and Friends work there.

Crop Hunger walk is turning 50!  Please help us celebrate by donating or walking with Team Berkeley Quakers at the 2019 Berkeley Crop Hunger Walk.  BCHW will be held on May 19 at 1:00PM at Saint Mary Magdalene Church, 2005 Berryman St.  All money raised will   Please visit the website for more information.