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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, BECHTELSVILLE

Rev. Eugene C. Zaiser, Pastor 1749 S. Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505 Trinity’s events for the upcoming week:

Sunday, Sept. 11 to 17: Sunday after Pentecost- 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service, the Worship Assistants will be: Greeters: Bill & Sheila Eddinger, Ushers: Janice Sheetz, Sharon Renninger, Pat Brensinger, Karen Irey, Acolyte: Lauren Isett, Lector: Kathy Farrington, Monday, September 12th-6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts, Tuesday, September 13th-6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts, 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg., Wednesday, September 14th6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Practice.

Worship Sunday mornings: at 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 8 a.m., the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

Birth: Congratulations and God’s blessings upon the birth of Audrey Elizabeth Renninger, she is the daughter of Matt & Katherine Renninger, born on Aug. 28, 7 lbs., 4 oz. She is the granddaughter of Randy & Sharon Renninger and the great-granddaughter of Cynthia Eshbach. Food drive: Non-perishable items will be collected for Multi Service during the month of September. As we celebrate Harvest Home on September 18th, let us share nature’s bounty with those who are less fortunate. Firefighters Recognition

Sunday: will be held on Harvest Home Sunday, Sept. 18. Join us as we thank and honor our local firefighters. A free will offering will be taken after the worship service followed by a covered dish luncheon. Please bring your favorite dish to share.

Basket Party: Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Tickets are $15, please see LaRue Sheetz or Mardell Blanford. We need filled basket donations, food donations, hot dogs, rolls and refreshments.

Sunday, Oct. 2: the 2016 Boyertown Area CROP Walk will take place, Music & Fellowship at 1:30 p.m. and the walk at 2 p.m. from the Center at Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown. The CROP Walk is a program of Church World Service aimed at raising money and awareness for hunger relief and community development throughout the world. A quarter of the proceeds from the walk will be used locally. If you wish to participate in the walk, please contact Pastor Zaiser at (610) 322-0901. CRAFT SHOW: Please support the craft show on Saturday, Oct. 22, if you are a crafter or know someone who is, also by providing

baked goods, donating used books, helping out on the day of the show for an hour or two, or by shopping! Baked goods may be dropped off Friday 10/21 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. or Saturday Oct. 22 between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. We ask that you pre-price your goodies. Any questions, please see Cathy Yoder. Please participate in Trinity’s

Gift Card Program: Gift card orders will be taken the 1st Sunday of the month. Payment is due with the order. Your gift cards will be available the second Sunday of the month. With every purchase, Trinity earns a percentage of every dollar you spend. Our Gift Card program includes: Weis Markets, Redners Warehouse & Giant Foods. Script Cards can also be purchased for your favorite restaurants and stores. For additional information or for a list of retailers who participate in Scrip, please contact Pat Brensinger or www.glscrip.com

Need a ride?: We have volunteers in the congregation who are willing to provide transportation to medical appointments, etc., for those who can’t find a ride. Please contact Pastor Zaiser 610-322-0901 if you need a ride or would like to volunteer as a driver. For more information: please check out our website: www. trinitybech.com BOYERTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH 275 Mill St., Boyertown Pastor Nelson Shenk Every Sunday morning we have Sunday School classes for all ages from 9-10 a.m., and worship at 10 o’clock. Join us on Sunday, September 11 for “Guest Sunday” and then stay for a picnic lunch. The Sunday sermons can be heard at http://boyertownmennonitechurch.org/ by clicking on “Audio of Services”. We love having visitors so come check us out. We can be reached at 610369-1974 or by e-mail at <bmc19512@yahoo.com>.

St. Luke Lutheran Church 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville

This Sunday’s service is our annual outdoor worship, in the pavilion. The service will begin at 9:30 a.m., and communion will be celebrated. Our interim pastor, The Rev. Christian McMullan, will preside. Sunday is the 15th anniversary of the attack on September 11, 2001. During the service, special prayers will be offered in an observance of the day. Also, first responders from Douglass-Montgomery Township are invited to the service and to the picnic which follows. This is our way of thanking our local first

responders for all they do for so many, so often. All are invited to the picnic which follows the service. Those attending are asked to bring a salad, hot dish, or dessert to share. It’s going to be a great day! Please remember that Monday is the deadline for all newsletter article submissions. On Tuesday, the Cherub Choir will have its first rehearsal of the year, beginning at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the Community Clothing Rack will be open for distribution from 1-4 p.m. Many thanks to all for all of their contributions of time, talent, and clothing!! Wednesday evening, the Handbell Choir will begin its rehearsals for the year, at 6:30 p.m. Sr. Choir rehearsal will follow at 7:30, p.m. Thursday night, Worship and Music Committee will meet at 7 p.m. If you’re traveling, discover God’s presence in a new worship setting… stay connected in Christ through serving and in prayer…. keep supporting our St. Luke ministries, and return…. refreshed and renewed! September has arrived! School has resumed for most, and, for all of us, it’s a time to resume fall schedules, roll up our sleeves, and dig in!! Please join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.! Most of all, make sure to “catch the wave of God’s amazing love!”

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Rev. Matthew Ollikainen 222 Niantic Road, Barto 610-845-2583 christluthchurch@windstream.net

St. Luke Lutheran Church

This Sunday’s service is our annual outdoor worship, in the pavilion. The service will begin at 9:30, a.m., and communion will be celebrated. Our interim pastor, The Rev. Christian McMullan, will preside. Sunday is the 15th anniversary of the attack on September 11, 2001. During the service, special prayers will be offered in an observance of the day. Also, first responders from Douglass-Montgomery Township are invited to the service and to the picnic which follows. This is our way of thanking our local first responders for all they do for so many, so often. All are invited to the picnic which follows the service. Those attending are asked to bring a salad, hot dish, or dessert to share. Please remember that Monday is the deadline for all newsletter article submissions. On Tuesday, the Cherub Choir will have its first rehearsal of the year, beginning at 6:30, p.m. On Wednesday, the Community Clothing Rack will be OPEN for distribution from 1:00-4:00, p.m. Many thanks to all for all of their contributions of time, talent, and clothing!! Wednesday evening, the Handbell Choir will begin its rehearsals for the year, at 6:30, p.m. Sr. Choir rehearsal will follow at 7:30, p.m. Thursday night, Worship and Music Committee will meet at 7:00, p.m. If you’re traveling, discover God’s presence in a new worship setting… stay connected in Christ through serving and in prayer…. keep supporting our St. Luke ministries, and return… .refreshed and renewed! September has arrived! School has resumed for most, and, for all of us, it’s a time to resume fall schedules, roll up our sleeves, and dig in!! Please join us every Sunday at 9:30, a.m.! Most of all, make sure to “catch the wave of God’s amazing love!” St. Joseph’s Hill Lutheran Church September 11- Pentecost 17, Rally Sunday; return to regular schedule with worship at 7:45 and 10 a.m., special Sunday School event at 8:30 a.m.; God’s Work, Our Hands project September 18- Pentecost 18, Blessing of the Animals at 10am service, regular Sunday School classes and Confirmation resume at 8:45am Choir rehearsals resume on Wednesday, September 7; Junior Choir at 6:00pm, Senior Choir at 7:30pm Day Care News: - A 10% discount is available for church families. For more information, please call 610-3671980 or email hillchurch@ptd.net Youth and Children News: Next meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 11 “Like” our Facebook page- www.facebook.com/stjoeshill St. Joseph’s is located at the intersection of Koch Road and Franklin Street in Pike Township (mailing address: 244 Koch Road, Boyertown, 19512). The building is handicapped accessible. All are welcome to worship and other events held at St. Joseph’s Hill. Please visit our new website at www.stjosephshill.com for a calendar of events, history, a pastor’s page, and Day Care and Pre-School info. Pastor Jeff Odgren’s email: jwodgren@ptd.net Church office phone 610-3690990; fax 610-369-0912; email at stjoehill@ptd.net Weather-related cancellation info: call the church office and wait for message, go online to wfmz.com, or check WBYN-FM, Boyertown.

HUFF’S UNION CHURCH

Hereford Township Pastor Jane M. Kropa Office 610-845-2626 Website www.huffschurch.com Sunday, Sept: 11, worship is at 8 a.m. with outdoor service at the 10:30a.m. service. Sunday School is at 10:30. Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Potato Project Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Small Group Sunday, Sept. 11, 9:15 a.m. Rally Day. Sunday, Sept. 11, 9:15 a.m. - Confirmands Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. - Council Meeting Choir practice begins. Thursday Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Senior Choir. Anyone interested in choirs may contact Mrs. Gloria A. Adams at 610-914-8116.

CALVARY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1231Route 100 Barto 610-845-2570 calvaryucc@gmail.com The 90th Annual Beef Vegetable Soup Supper will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. Come out for some great soup and wonderful baked goods. Eat in or take out. On Sept. 11, at 9 a.m., help us kick off our Sunday School Rally Day. We have magical fun planned for this year! Kyle and Kelly Peron, both Magicians, will perform a magic show with a bible lesson built in. They may be able to levitate a child, if we have the right volunteer! The Peron’s perform their magic for churches, camps, private parties, as well as Knoebles and Fairs. They are very excited to kick off our Sunday School year with their magic. Everyone is welcome to join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9 am. Following our Rally Day kick off, we will gather in the sanctuary for our 10:15 am service led by Pastor Linda. Pastor Linda will reflect and remember the trauma of September 11th that took place 15 years ago in New York, Washington DC and Shanksville, PA during her sermon. Also, during worship we will install our Sunday school teachers for the 2016-2017 year. Remember, you are always welcome and wanted at Calvary United Church of Christ. For no matter where you are on life’s journey, there is a place for you in our family of faith. Join us on Facebook! Everyday Pastor Linda will have a post of inspiration! This may be a prayer, quote or something else. You can find us on Facebook by searching Calvary United Church of Christ-Barto. The church is located at 1231 Route 100 about a 2 miles south of Bally. Visitors are always welcome. The church is handicapped accessible. The church website is www.calvaryuccbarto.org