Church news
Shepherd of the Hills Church
527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville.
Youth Group: will hold a sleepover at the church from 6:30 p.m. Friday until 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Elementary-age students: will hold a Hallelujah Night Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Alpha: meets Monday at 6 p.m.
Youth Club: meets Wednesday at 6:16 p.m. H2O Youth meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Boy Scouts: meet Monday at 7 p.m. Cub Scouts meet Thursday at 7 p.m.
AA groups: meet at the church on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m., Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Al Anon meets in the church on Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville
Rev. Eugene C. Zaiser, Pastor 1749 S. Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505 Trinity’s events for the upcoming week: Sunday, Oct. 30: is Reformation Day -9 a.m., Sunday School, New Members Class, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion. Worship Assistants will be: Greeters: Howard & Waynette Shafer, Ushers: Michael McGowan, Kay McGowan, Kurt Yescavage & Betty Moore, Servers: Terry Kemp & Ruth Brooke, Acolyte: BillyRay Pearce, Matt Esz, Crucifer: Paige Starry,
Lector: Sharon Kemp. Oct. 31:-6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts
Nov. 1: -6: 30 p.m. Cub Scouts
Nov. 3:-6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Practice, 7:30 p.m. Cantata Practice.
Thank you: In recognition of Firefighters Appreciation Day on Sunday, Oct. 16, our Sunday School visited the Bechtelsville Fire station of the Eastern Berks Fire Company. We saw the equipment and the best part was the ride in the fire trucks on the way back to church. Thank you to all the firefighters in our community for all that you do!
For more information: please check out our website: www.trinitybech.com
Boyertown Mennonite Church
275 Mill St., Boyertown Pastor Nelson Shenk Worship: Every Sunday morning we have Sunday School classes for all ages from 9-10 a.m., and worship at 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 5 : Fall Festival for all ages.
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 610-369-1974 or email at bmc19512@yahoo.com
St. Luke Lutheran Church
35 Wilson Ave. Gilbertsville
Sunday: Reformation Day. The Adult Bible Study class will meet in the Green Room, beginning at 8:30, a.m. The worship service will begin at 9:30, a.m., and communion will be celebrated. Our interim pastor, The Rev. Christian McMullan, will preside. St. Luke’s Handbell Choir, directed by Valerie Schlegel, will play, “You are Mine,” written by Haas, and arranged by Tucker. The Senior Choir, directed by our Music Director, Karen Huss, will sing, “Jesus is the Living Stone.” The Stewardship Campaign: is titled “Give Me Five,” continues. The second of five temple talks will be given by Pete Huber. The focus for the second week is “reform.” The Cherub Choir: rehearses Tuesday night at 6:30. The Community Clothing Rack: will be open for distribution from 1 to 4, p.m. Wednesday in its new location. Please drive down to the lower level parking lot. Choirs: The handbell choir rehearses at 6 p.m., and the Senior Choir rehearses at 7-30, p.m.
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church,
Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk
Reformation Day: The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion services. Members participating at the 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion service are: David Semmens, Head Usher; Joyce Brothers, Spencer Brothers, Greeters; and Paula Bickelman, Assisting Minister. Members participating at the 10:15 a.m. worship service are: David Hoffman, Head Usher, Richard Townsley and Mary Townsley, Greeters, Lauren Huffman, Madison Gehringer, Ushers; Erin Breidor, Acolyte, and Lori Ferguson, Assisting Minister.
Trunk or Treat: will be held in the parking lot of St. Luke’s Lutheran church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend. Handicapped facilities: are available. Saint Luke’s website is www.stlukeslutheran.church.
St. Joseph’s Hill Lutheran Church
Koch Road and Franklin Street in Pike Township Oct. 30: Reformation Day, Pentecost 24. Holy Communion at both the 7:45 and 10 a.m. services. Sunday School for all
ages: begins with an opening at 8:45 am in the nave.
Day Care News: A 10% discount is available for church families. For more information, please call 610-367-1980 or email hillchurch@ptd.net
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.
Calvary United Church of Christ
1231 Route 100 Barto, PA 19504 610-652-5023 calvaryucc@gmail.com
Worship: at 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages will be held at 9 a.m.
Facebook: Everyday Pastor Linda will have a post of inspiration! 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
Christ Lutheran Church
222 Niantic Road Barto, PA 19504
Worship: Reformation Sunday, Oct. 30 at our 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. Pastor Matt Ollikainen will be leading the congregation in the worship service of Holy Communion, present the sermon and will present the Children’s Sermon.
Sunday School: for all ages will be held at 9 a.m. in various rooms in the church basement. Confirmation Class will be held at 9 a.m. in room I.
Nov. 1: Daisy Troop #1206 and Brownie Troop #1661 will meet in the social hall at 6:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the Finance committee will meet. Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the parlor.
Nov. 2: the Bell Choir will rehearse followed by the Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. that evening.
Nov. 3: The Junior GS Troop #1730 and Cadette Troop #1994 will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall.
Nov. 4 :The Good Grief Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. in the parlor.
Website: www.christniantic.com for more news and information about the church and upcoming events.
Huff’s Union Church
Hereford Township Pastor Jane M. Kropa Oct. 30: worship is at 8 and 10:30. Sunday School is at 10:30. Day Bell Practice: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. Senior Choir practice: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Bell Choir Practice: Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Website: www.huffschurch.com ,Office 610-8452626
Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ
35 W Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA 19512 Worship: On Sunday, Oct. 30, Pastor Matt Hoover will deliver the message at the 7:45 and 10:20 a.m. services. Monday: Cub Scouts at 6:30 p.m. and Boy Scouts at 7 p.m. Thursday: Girl Scouts at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming Events: Sat., Nov. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. Clock Tower Italian Night; All are welcome. For more information: call the Church Office at 610367-2842.