Sermon Audio and Video Now Available

The Sunday morning sermons are now being taped and will be available in DVD and CD audio formats, to order a copy see Bernie Burns at the soundbooth. The audio portion of the sermon will be available on the Berkeley Baptist website in MP3 format, you can find them in the News Categories area under Audio / Video.

Audio Archive

Sunday Morning Sermon Audio Available

The Righteousness of God - July 11, 2010 (MP3 Audio)

The Difference Between Trying and Trusting for Salvation - July 18, 2010 (MP3 Audio)

The Results of Justification - July 25, 2010 (MP3 Audio)

Spring Schedule full of Opportunities

Calendar of Events will keep you posted as to when and where.

Berkeley Baptist members and guests welcomed the return of the Sunday Morning Breakfast in March. Thank you to the Men’s Sunday School Class for their time and effort to make this possible. Breakfast served 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m.

April 4th is Easter Sunday. The “Son"rise Service begins at 7:00 a.m. followed by breakfast. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. No Evening Service on Easter.

Christ Night is April 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Springs High School gymnasium, off John Street. All area youth are invited to attend this event sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Youth In Action. The guest speaker at this year’s event is Joe Jacoby, former Washington Redskins. More information is available through the church office.

Pastor Sieglaff will begin teaching a Sunday School class for Couples on Sunday, April 11. That same day during the Evening Service children will have the opportunity to take part in Bible-based activities in age appropriate classes. Baptisms are also planned for the Evening Worship on April 11th.

Movie Night is Friday, April 23rd. Snacks will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Movie-(to be announced)

Plans for Vacation Bible School are beginning to take shape for the scheduled event beginning June 13th through June 18th.

Youth Pastor, Dennis Chappell, has challenged the youth to do “hard things”. Accepting this challenge, the youth will soon be leading a Worship Service in the Family Life Center.

Women on Mission continue to meet each fourth Thursday of the month.

The Andrew/Philip Men’s Fellowship are meeting the last Saturday of each month. Following the April gathering on the 24th, a work day is planned to begin around 9:00 a.m.

Seniors on gathering at 3:00 p.m. on April 24th to set out for Sing’n In The Barn.

Our food pantry continues to meet needs of individuals and families from our community.

A Lifeline Screening event will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, May 25th. An appointment is necessary. Charges apply.

A Fellowship Dinner and Special Afternoon Service will be held Sunday, May 30th. No Evening Service.

For more information on any of the above activities, please contact the church office.

Berkeley Baptist Welcomes Pastor Sieglaff

New Pastor Installation Service held on Valentine’s Day

Sunday, the fourteen of February, made for a special day at Berkeley Baptist Church as the congregation welcomed their new pastor, Dennis Sieglaff. Transitional Pastor James Casey opened an installation service and delivered a message of dedication. Chairman of the pastor search committee, Daniel Hummel, introduced Pastor Sieglaff and his wife, Barbara and their family to the congregation. As Chairman of the Deacons, Dale McDaniel, read a brief history of Berkeley Baptist and the Covenant of Relationship between the new pastor and the church. Once confirmed, Pastor Sieglaff then delivered his first message as the Pastor of Berkeley Baptist Church emphasizing the importance of congregational unity. At the close of the installation service, Transitional Pastor James Casey presented Pastor Sieglaff with a shepherd’s staff symbolizing his role of pastoral leadership.
Pastor Dennis Sieglaff most recently served as pastor of the Black Rock Bible Church in Hagerstown, Maryland. He studied at Liberty University between 1978-1982, earning his B.S. degree in pastoral ministry. He has also earned his M.A.R. degree. For the last twenty-six years, Pastor Sieglaff has been serving in the pastoral ministry. His focus as pastor is to the Lord and the teaching of the Bible.
He is a native of Wisconsin and served three years in the United States Air Force. He and Barbara have three grown daughters and one daughter that awaits them in heaven. They are grandparents to three grandchildren.
Berkeley Baptist Church is affiliated with the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists. Sunday activities begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship and 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship Service. Children/Youth activities and Adult Bible Study at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Everyone welcome.

Berkeley Baptist Welcomes Pastor Sieglaff

Youth Travel to Centrifuge

On July 13, six youth and their Youth Pastor, Dennis Chappell, traveled to Buckhannon, West Virginia, for the church’s first trip to Centrifuge in a long time.

On July 13, six youth and their Youth Pastor, Dennis Chappell, traveled to Buckhannon, West Virginia, for the church’s first trip to Centrifuge in a long time. The weather was wonderful and the trip up uneventful. There were over 300 youth and adults who enjoyed the fun-filled week. The rooms were very nice; however, there was no air conditioning. With temperatures predicted to be in the 90’s most days, they immediately went on a “mission trip” to the local Wal-mart in search of fans. Each day started with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and activities, games, Bible study, and rallies throughtout the day and evening until lights out at 11:30 p.m. Camp participants were divided up by age into eight “teams”. Each team met together in Bible study each morning and competed against each other during recreation time. Meals were provided by WV Wesleyan College, and everyone seemed to enjoy the “buffet” at every meal. Although there was a wide variety of good food, pizza was always a favorite and there were long lines each day it was served. The afternoon activities allowed students to participate in several “tracks” of choice, including softball, water games, film making, jewelry making, duct tape art, and a variety of outdoor games. The theme for the week was “Faith on the Move.” The speaker for the week was R.D. McCleneagan. He challenged the youth each day (morning and evening) to put their faith into action, just as Moses did when he led the children of Israel to the Promised Land. An invitation was given on Thursday and Friday nights, and well over 30 youth responded to the challenge. From our group, there was one profession of faith! Praise the Lord! What a great way to wrap up a week! We are already making plans for next year’s trip! Thanks to all of you for your financial and prayer support of our youth. Continue to pray for those who made decisions as they deal with the realities of the world and the peer pressure they face every day. Pray that youth will continue to keep their faith “on the move”. (As submitted by Dennis Chappell, monthly newsletter)

Berkeley Baptist Church Welcomes Pastor Casey

Berkeley Baptist Church is pleased to announce that of Rev. James Casey of Gaithersburg, Maryland has agreed to serve as interim pastor effective April 5, 2009.

Most recently, Rev. Casey served the Greencastle Baptist Church, Berwyn Baptist Church and his home church at Redland Baptist church as interim preacher. He has served as a transitional pastor for Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfield, PA, an Associate Pastor for Education in two Southern Baptist churches, volunteered as Sunday School Director and small group administrator while in the military. Rev. Casey served twenty-three years in the U.S. Army before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He received his seminary training at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Casey also attended the University of Southern Mississippi and the Florida Institute of Technology. Currently, he serves on the Church Services Strategy Team for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. Since 1980, he has served as deacon, ministry team leader or a committee member in each church he has been a member. He and his wife, Vicky, are the parents of four children and grandparents of two grandchildren.

As an interim/transitional pastor, Rev. Casey shall serve the congregation in the same manner as a permanent pastor in addition to providing a clear understanding concerning the responsibilities and expectations of the church. Berkeley Baptist Church constituted as a church back in August 1969. In recognition of their forty-year milestone, the church plans to host a Celebration of Renewal on Sunday, August 9th. More details will be announced at a later date. For more information regarding the church or to contact Rev. Casey, please contact the church office at (304) 258-4101. Berkeley Baptist Church is located at 172 Winchester Grade Road, just off Route 522 South of Berkeley Springs.

Food Pantry

Berkeley Baptist Church is providing food boxes to those in need as requested. A designated time to pick-up food boxes has been scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday between 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

We are accepting the following items for the Berkeley Baptist Church Food Pantry: soups (not creamed), canned fruit & vegetables, pancake mix and syrup, macaroni & cheese, canned meats, jams & peanut butter, boxed potatoes, puddings, jello, ketchup and mustard. In general, the basic non-perishable food items. All donations are greatly appreciated as the word is out that we have food. The request for food is consistent each week.

The church receives delivery from the food bank on the first Thursday of the month. Helpers are needed for this large task.

If you are willing to help prepare boxes or need to schedule a donation drop-off, please contact the church office.

In 2009, 597 boxes of food and meat were distributed to over 200 families from the community that requested help. What a blessing to have the food pantry to minister to their need!

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