A picture from our big event last Saturday, Cherry Street Light the Night. What a great event!!! Thank you everyone who came out to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with us. It was a blast. Cannot wait for next year.

We are now closed through the New Year so our staff can enjoy time with their families, expect for our Sunday service.

We WILL be having service on Sunday December 29th at 11:00

Otherwise, we will see you again on January 6th.

From all of our staff we WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Tomorrow is Cherry Street Lights the Night!

The Berkshire Dream Center will be hosting their 3rd Annual "Cherry Street Lights the Night" event tomorrow evening from 5:00- 6:00pm outside their location of 41 Cherry Street. Bundle up because this event is outside since the whole street will be bright with lights! There will be hot chocolate, cookies, music, children's choir, special performances and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. This event is free and open to the community.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Katelynn Miner at 413-522-3495 or email at berkshiredreamcenter@gmail.com

What's Happening Today

Good afternoon!!  I hope everyone stayed safe this weekend from the storm. Tonight at BDC in Pittsfield we have some exciting things going on! We are open from 4-6pm for food, clothing, connection to assistance programs etc. Then from 6:30-7:30 we have our men's group!! This group is the last one before Christmas and one that you don't want to miss. Coffee will be on tonight, so come by and have a cup on us :)

Sunday News

Good morning!!!

Due to the dangerous driving conditions and the winter mix that is just starting, service is canceled for today. Please stay safe! 

At 12:00 (10:00EST) Pastor Matthew Barnett will be sharing a great word at his church in Los Angeles!! You can watch it live at:http://live.mediasocial.tv/atlive. 
It's important to get the word of God today, and to spend our own quite time with Him as well. 

Don't forget that we have our men's & women's group this week. This week is a very special week at each one, so you sure don't want to miss it!!!

Then this Saturday we have our 3rd Annual Cherry Street Lights the Night from 5:00-6:30!!!! 

Here are the key points from what God has put on Pastor Katelynn's heart today: 

The portion of Scripture is found in John 14:6-11. These past two weeks we have been Unwrapping Christmas to see the real meaning behind all of the presents, lights, and holiday traditions. We have studied Luke 2:8-14 and have seen that we are important to God, and our faith matters to God. Also, that Jesus came to give us purpose, forgiveness and peace!! Only through Jesus Christ can you find real meaning and purpose for your life! 

Today with reading John 14:6-11, we truly see who Christ is. Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life. Only through Him will your life be changed. Don't allow this Christmas season to just be another year where you are just left with empty boxes and torn wrapping paper. Jesus Christ can come in and change your life.... I know people are searching for something real- and let me tell you HE IS. This is not just a catch phrase or just a bunch of religion. I am talking about life change! 
In John 14, we see the deity of Jesus Christ! That He is Lord!! Also, we see God's plan and that is to save us. Matthew 1:21 says; "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

Isaiah 9:6&7; "For to us a child is born,to us a son is given,and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

Jesus tells us in John 10:10 “I came that they might have life, and have it to the full.” Abundant life can be yours!!! The greatest need that we have is a human being is to believe that our life counted for something. Life’s abundance is measured not with things, but with character, with hope and trust. It takes the worst things in life to come our way to appreciate this. And when they do we need to say, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

What is holding you back from receiving everything that Christ has for you? Lastly we see that Jesus is the answer!! Christmas is our answer to life; Jesus is the answer to life, to death; to the past, to the future; from our beginning to our end! With the birth of Christ came hope, and freedom.

Not everyone has the same question and circumstances in his or her heart this morning, but regardless of the question, the answer will always be the same.
The question is..Who is Jesus to you? Have you met Him? Do you truly know Him? Has Christmas become a little clearer to you? Have you unwrapped it?

One day every single human being will answer that question. Some of us have been side tracked by other questions that we are seeking answers for. 

We are asking God why He did not save the one we loved from death. Why things have happened in our lives that we don’t understand…. But the ultimate question is do you know God- because we are all accountable for that. 

Unwrap everything that God has for you today!!! He has so much …. Today is just the beginning for more things he has in store for your life. 
Do you believe God has great things in store for your life?!?!?!!? That’s what is heavy on my heart……… bc I think some of us if we are honest might say no…… God wants you to know He has GREAT THINGS in store for your life!!!!

Jesus came to that we may have true everlasting life- that is what Christmas is all about!!

Don't forget we are open tonight from 5-7pm to serve the community in Pittsfield! Then from 7-8pm is our Women's Group. All are welcome. Tonight is going to be an incredible Word. God is doing something so special this week!!!!

 

 

We will be calling families this week who signed up for our Christmas program to let you know the time and day to come pick up your gifts :)

Don't forget men's group is tonight at 6:30!! It is going to be awesome!! Jesse Miner has a great word on his heart to share!

 

Monday evening

Last night being at the Dream Center was incredible! We had a busy night during our open hours with lots of friends and new people coming in! We love being able to bless, pray, talk and spend time with those who come in.

Then we had an amazing time during our monthly prayer battle! We invite you to join us the first Monday of every month from 6:30-7:30 as we intercede for our families, friends, city and for our own lives. God showed up and everyone in the room was touched by his presence. It is truly incredible what God will do when you carve sometime out of your day for Him! We really encourage you to come and be part of this time because prayer is the most essential part of the Dream Center. Without God, the Berkshire Dream Center would not exist!

Yesterday rocked- and we are open again tomorrow from 5-7pm! Come stop by and see us!

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35

Thanksgiving is over, which means the Christmas season has now begun! We invite you to join us for our new Christmas series kicking off tomorrow, "Unwrapping Christmas." Service starts at 11:00! All are welcome!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

We were able to help 100 families this year for Thanksgiving!!!! Amazing!! A HUGE thank you to everyone who gave to make this possible! So many lives are touched because of your generosity! Also, a huge thank you to all of our volunteers in both cities who made this weekend truly amazing. Your hearts are incredible!!

 

 Pittsfield crew

 

 

North Adams group

 

Tomorrow we invite you to join us for a very special Thanksgiving service! Service will kick off at 11:00, and then our church will be blessing others in our community with Thanksgiving meals! Tomorrow is going to be a great day and we want YOU to be part of it! All are welcome. Don't forget we have a great children's church and coffee on!

Just wanted to give a shout out to our Pastors-Katelynn & Jesse. We love and appreciate all that you guys do. May God continue to bless you both as you lead us in loving and serving others to Jesus.

"I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken." Psalm 16:7&8

We invite you to join us for church today at 11:00! It is going to be a great day in God's House! Then immediately following service, Pastor Katelynn and Jesse will be sharing their wedding video for anyone who would like to stay.

Cannot wait for the series wrap up this Sunday at 11:00! Don't forget our 1:00 service is now from 11-12pm! All are welcome- hope to see you there!

After service, Pastor Katelynn and Jesse will be sharing their wedding video with those who would like to stay.

 

 

Virtual Bulbs!!!!!

We now have virtual bulbs this year!!! If you would like to bless someone this Christmas by buying them what they need it has never been so easy! Our trees are located at our Pittsfield location and Zumba in the Berkshires in North Adams. B...ut if you cannot make it to either one during the times they are open, you can still get a bulb!! Just message or email us that you would like to be a blessing by sponsoring someone for Christmas and we will send you the gift request and all the information you need! All that is needed is that you drop the gift off to us once it is wrapped!! It has never been so easy :)

 

 

Pittsfield Sign Ups!

Thanksgiving sign ups are tomorrow at our location in Pittsfield from 5-7pm!!!! You don't need to bring anything but yourself   :) Those who come are only allowed to sign up their own family- Hope to see you tomorrow!!!

 

 

Please join us as we pray for Philippines and everyone affected by the typhoon. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have displaced or who have lost family members. We are praying for strength for the rescue teams and anyone helping during this tragedy.

Don't forget that tomorrow our service moves from 1:00 to 11:00!! You definitely will not want to miss tomorrow as we kick off our 2 part message: "Integrity, The world is watching." All are welcome- come as you are!! 

North Adams Thanksgiving Sign ups are THIS SATURDAY from 12:45-2:00 at 30 River Street in North Adams!!!! If you know anyone who needs a blessing this year please spread the word for them to come and sign up!!! The first 40 families in Nort...h Adams will receive a full thanksgiving meal from us closer to Thanksgiving to cook for their family!
Pittsfield Sign ups are next Wednesday in Pittsfield (Nov 13th) from 5-7pm! The first 50 families in Pittsfield will receive the same thing! Please message us if you have any questions!!!!

 

Don't forget that THIS SUNDAY the Berkshire Dream Center service will move from 1:00 to 11:00!!! Service will then be from 11:00-12:00 from this week forward! We are excited for this time change and hope that you will join us!

 

 

Thanksgiving

Bless a family with time together around a hot meal for

only $20.00!

With your donation, you are providing dinner for a family who would otherwise not be able to have a Thanksgiving meal. Your donation will buy a turkey, vegetables, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.  

Each family will be able pick up their meal at the center, so they have time to prepare it for their own families.  If you would like to bless a family this holiday season:

You can give cash, or write your check out to: Berkshire Dream Center. The number of donations that we receive is how many families we will be able to bless!

Please mail donations to the Berkshire Dream Center at P.O. Box 1987 Lanesboro, MA 01237 or bring your donation to the office by

November 2^nd 2013.

We are located at:41 Cherry Street, Apt A Pittsfield, MA 01201.

BerkshireDreamCenter@gmail.com      (413) 522-3495

Hours of Operation: Mon. 4-6, Wed. 5-7,  1^st and 3^rd Sat. 10:30-12:30

“The Berkshire Dream Center is a non- profit organization that is dedicated to helping the people of Berkshire County. Our ministry provides HOPE by meeting both tangible and spiritual needs.”

So proud of our Discipleship Program class that graduated last Sunday!!! We stand behind you all and support you in your decision to follow Christ! What a great group!

I hope you will come to God's house tomorrow for church and join with us in fellowship! Tomorrow's message will challenge you to go deeper in your walk with God and to put Him first in your life! Bring a friend because it will be a service you do not want to miss- After service we will be handing out fresh produce to bless those in our church and the community.

North Adams rocked today! We hit the streets with Adopt A Block, had a Bible study and then Christmas sign-ups! Thank you everyone who came and gave their time to bless those in their local community. You all rock!

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Don't forget every Wednesday we have an amazing ladies group that meets from 7-8pm at 41 Cherry Street! A great group is meeting tonight!

Apply for the Credit-Yogi Mildred Elley Educational Scholarship!!

Thanks to the initiative to give back to our community promoted by the Berkshire Dream Center, Credit-Yogi is proud to support this initiative by providing an educational scholarship to an applicant from Berkshire County

Just click the link http://www.credit-yogi.com/scholarship.php

Thanksgiving

There are still 83 families that are in need of help this year for Thanksgiving!!!!

 

For just $20.00 you can help provide a Thanksgiving meal for a whole family! To sponsor a family this year you can write your check out to the Berkshire Dream Center and send it to PO Box 1987  Lanesboro MA 01237!!

 

Thank you for deciding to be a blessing to others this year!

We are so happy for our Pastor as she begins her life with Jesse Miner! CONGRATULATIONS to the both of you! God has great things in store for our church as you both now lead together! Mark 10:9, "What God has joined together, let no one separate."

 

 

Starting on Sunday November 10th 2013, the Berkshire Dream Center Sunday service will move from 1:00 to 11:00!!! Service will then be from 11:00-12:00 from that week forward! We are excited for this time change and hope that you will join us!

 

Christmas Sign-ups

 

Don't forget that Christmas Sign-ups are today in Pittsfield from 5-7pm!!!!! We are located at 41 Cherry Street in Pittsfield MA!

 

Sign-ups are for adults and children. :)

Thanksgiving

Bless a family with time together around a hot meal for

only $20.00!

With your donation, you are providing dinner for a family who would otherwise not be able to have a Thanksgiving meal. Your donation will buy a turkey, vegetables, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.  

Each family will be able pick up their meal at the center, so they have time to prepare it for their own families.  If you would like to bless a family this holiday season:

You can give cash, or write your check out to: Berkshire Dream Center. The number of donations that we receive is how many families we will be able to bless!

 

Please mail donations to the Berkshire Dream Center at P.O. Box 1987 Lanesboro, MA 01237 or bring your donation to the office by

November 2^nd 2013.

We are located at:41 Cherry Street, Apt A Pittsfield, MA 01201.

BerkshireDreamCenter@gmail.com      (413) 522-3495

Hours of Operation: Mon. 4-6, Wed. 5-7,  1^st and 3^rd Sat. 10:30-12:30

“The Berkshire Dream Center is a non- profit organization that is dedicated to helping the people of Berkshire County. Our ministry provides HOPE by meeting both tangible and spiritual needs.”

 

 

IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!

Starting next week: our new Wednesday hours are from 5-7pm!!!!

Also- it's that time of year.. PITTSFIELD CHRISTMAS SIGN UPS are next Wednesday (October 16th) from 5-7pm.
You can only sign up those in your household.. and it is for the first 60 people who come!!

NORTH ADAMS SIGN UPS will be on the 26th and that is for the first 50 people who sign up Times for signups will be announced soon.

Spread the word!!!

Hey everyone! We will be open tonight from 4-6pm at 41 Cherry Street in Pittsfield MA! We are here for anything you need. Would love to have you come swing by!

Church today is at 1:00- we would love for you to join us!!! "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."-James 4:8

Scholarship

Apply for the Credit-Yogi Mildred Elley Educational Scholarship!!

Thanks to the initiative to give back to our community promoted by the Berkshire Dream Center, Credit-Yogi is proud to support this initiative by providing an educational scholarship to an applicant from Berkshire County

Just click the link http://www.credit-yogi.com/scholarship.php

 

 

Serve 24

We will be here all night for anything you need! We have food, clothing, prayer and a hot meal!! We love our community and what we do! #serve24!

Open from Sunday 4:00pm-Monday 6:00pm

 

Make a difference in your community!! The Berkshire Dream Center is joining the Los Angeles Dream Center for #serve24!! The Berkshire Dream Center will be open for 24 hours from 9/8-9/9. For more details visit our page "Serve24"

 

 

Thank you for all of your prayers for our team that went to the LA Dream Center!!!! They had an amazing time and will be sharing about their experience at our church service on Sunday September 8th at 1:00!! Come join us for a special service as we hear what God did on the trip and in their lives!

 

 

Our team from the Berkshire Dream Center is doing so many great things in LA! They have been serving all week alongside of so many faithful servants from the Los Angeles Dream Center. To see all of the daily updates and photos check out our Facebook page!!

So far our team has served people from the food truck, hot meals to the homeless in the park, and over 400 hotdogs on Skid Row. Today they prayed with people on Skid Row, and headed to Long Beach to help expand the efforts of the new Dream Center!!! It has been an incredible day and our team is being challenged to come home and do more!

Please keep them in your prayers! We will be posting more updates soon :)

Tomorrow we are wrapping up our series, "What Does The Bible Say About That" at 1:00!!! We would love if you would join us for service- all are welcome! (service is held at our new chapel at 41 Cherry Street in Pittsfield, MA)

Our team from the Berkshire Dream Center will be going to serve at the Los Angeles Dream Center on Monday!! They will be loving and serving others with the love of Jesus in Cali!!! We are so proud of the 7 people on the leadership team who are moved by compassion to go and help others!! Please join us in prayer for our team as they prepare to go!

What a beautiful Sunday morning!!! "This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it."- Psalm 118:24

Come join us for service at the Berkshire Dream Center (41 Cherry Street Pittsfield MA) as we give thanks to God on this beautiful Sunday!!

 

It is going to be a beautiful sunny day tomorrow for our 3rd Annual Neighborhood Block Party! Party is from 12-4pm at Morningside School Field! Everything is completely free and ALL ARE WELCOME!!! WE will have face painting, hair cuts, food, a bounce house, balloon animals, raffles, music and more! Hope to see you tomorrow!!

 

 

Our 3rd Annual Neighborhood Block Party is this Saturday at Morningside School field from 12-4pm! This event is completely free for the community and ALL ARE WELCOME. There will be free food, raffles, face painting, hair cuts, balloon animals, a bounce house, pony rides, music and more! It's going to be a great party to ramp up the summer together as a community! Hope to see you there!

New series kicking off tomorrow at BDC!! Your questions will be answered!! Service is at 1:00:)

"The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7

Instead of sitting and talking about the change you want to see..... step out and Just Do It! :)

 

For our 3rd Annual Block Party we are still in need of hairdressers who would love to bless the community!! Our event is August 10th from 12-4pm. We are asking hairdressers to donate their time to bless others from 12-3pm!!! Please message me if you know of anyone and spread the word!

 

A Must Read!

 

Pastor Jeremiah Steepek (pictured below) transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church that he was to be introduced as the head pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people for service....only 3 people out of the 7-10,000 people said hello to him. He asked people for change to buy food....NO ONE ...in the church gave him change. He went into the sanctuary to sit down in the front of the church and was asked by the ushers if he would please sit n the back. He greeted people to be greeted back with stares and dirty looks, with people looking down on him and judging him.

As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church announcements and such. When all that was done, the elders went up and were excited to introduce the new pastor of the church to the congregation........"We would like to introduce to you Pastor Jeremiah Steepek"....The congregation looked around clapping with joy and anticipation.....The homeless man sitting in the back stood up.....and started walking down the aisle.....the clapping stopped with ALL eyes on him....he walked up the altar and took the microphone from the elders (who were in on this) and paused for a moment....then he recited

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all what he had experienced that morning...many began to cry and many heads were bowed in shame.... he then said....Today I see a gathering of people......not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has enough people, but not enough disciples...when will YOU decide to become disciples? He then dismissed service until next week.......Being a Christian is more than something you claim. I'ts something you live by and share with others..

Church at 1:00 at BDC!!! We invite you to join us for a dynamic service!! 41 Cherry Street in Pittsfield. Come as you are!

 Tomorrow is our Run to Reach 5K in North Adams at 9:30! If you have not registered yet, it is not too late! Same day registration starts at 8:15am tomorrow morning at the corner of Main and Holden Street! Registration is only $25.00 and all of the proceeds go to BDC. You can either walk or run!!! Come out and support BDC!

Come in anytime from now until Sunday July 21st at 9:30pm with donations of non-perishable food items and be entered to WIN a
FREE PRIVATE VIP SHOWING FOR 6, A $20.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE COURTESY OF Mount Williams Greenhouses, OR A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO "THE RANGE"
All proceeds go to the Berkshire Dream Center to help local families in need
FREE MOVIES IN JULY
SATURDAY JULY 20TH - KUNG FU PANDA 11:00AM
SUNDAY JULY 21ST - OUTDOOR SHOWING OF "NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM" - 8:00PM (Dusk/Dark)

Ladies group at Berkshire Dream Center tonite - 6:30!:)

Don't forget that church is at 11:00 this Sunday instead of 1:00!!!! Our all volunteer and church picnic will be at Onota Lake from 1-4pm!!!

Our 5K is only 1 week away on July 20th!!!!!! Remember you can either walk or run. The T shirts are A4 performance shirts and look great! The first 50 people who register get a free shirt. If you haven't registered yet it's not too late. Same day registration starts at 8:15 and the race kicks off at 9:30. This is going to be a great event for such an amazing cause.

 

 

Dive In

New summer series kicking off today at BDC, "Dive In!" Come cool off with us at 1:00 in our Sunday Experience! Hope to see you there!