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 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.
Congo Community Blood
Drive: will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sassamansville, on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to noon. Appointments may be made online at GIVEaPINT.org, sponsor code 4816.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville
Rev. Eugene C. Zaiser, Pastor 1749 S. Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505 Trinity’s events for the upcoming week:
Sunday, Nov. 6: is All Saints day.-8 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service with Communion; 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion. the Worship Assistants will be: Greeters: Becky Yescavage & Karen Hoffman, Ushers: Bill Eddinger, Bill Brensinger, Bobby Eshbach & Dennis Yoder, Servers: Linda Bewley & Sheila Eddinger, Acolytes: Paige Starry & Joey Dulin, Crucifer: Nicole Kratz, Lector: Bobby Eshbach, Nursery: Maddy Wyda Nov. 7:-6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts Nov. 8: -6: 30 p.m. Cub Scouts, 7 p.m., Council meeting Nov. 10:-6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Practice, 7:30 p.m. Cantata Practice. Community Thanksgiving Eve Service: will be held at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally,on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. 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 Remember to “Fall back” one hour before going to bed Saturday evening, so as to be on time for our worship service.
Sunday: All Saints 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 be on vacation. The sermon will be delivered by Kathy Billger, and Pastor Luther Johnson will preside over communion. The Senior Choir, directed by our Music Director, Karen Huss, will sing, “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer,” arranged by Wood.
The Stewardship Campaign: is titled “Give Me Five,” continues. . The third of five temple talks will focus on the thoughts of Betty Musser. The focus for the third week is “serve.”
The Cherub Choir: rehearses Tuesday night at 6:30. The Property Committee also meets at 6:30, p.m. on Tuesday night. 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. Congregation Council: will meet at 6:45, p.m. Thursday.
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church,
Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk
All Saints Day: will be celebrated on Nov. 6, 2016 by remembering those members and friends who died since All Saints Sunday, 2015. 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; Sharon Killough, Reader; and Doug Killough, Communion Assistant. Members participating at the 10:15 a.m. worship service are: Mike Way, Head Usher, Dorothy Richard, Mike Way, Greeters; JoAnne Murray, Caitlin Keenan, Ushers; Alison Huffman, Acolyte, Richard Townsley, Reader, and Brendan Greer, Communion Assistant. St. Luke’s Knitting Group: will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the Welcome Center. 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 Nov. 6: All Saints Day, Holy Communion at both the 7:45 and 10 a.m. services. Interpreter at 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: begins with an opening at 8:45 am in the nave. Military Appreciation Lunch: Sunday, Nov. 6, after the 10am service (around 11:30am) Music and meal Ministry: continues Nov. 9. for children K- 6; meal at 5:30 p.m., Junior Choir rehearsal at 6 pm., Bethlehem Choir at 6:30 pm; Senior Choir at 7:30 p.m.
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: All Saints Day, Nov. 6 at our 7:45 and 10:15a.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. During the service, we will remember the saints who have passed during the year, both members and also loved ones. Those ministering at the 7:45 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Evan Shade, Cross Bearer: Braden Bartman, Lector; Sue Hoffman, Communion Assist; Barbara Hoffman and Greeters/Ushers; Kelly and Shawn Shade. Those ministering at the 10:15 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Ben Deery, Cross Bearer; Joshua Nase, Lector; Kathy Bittner, Communion Assist; Heather Moser, and Greeters/Ushers; Bruce Houck and Ginnie Wilkinson.
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. 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.
Nov. 7: . 7p.m. Property Committee will meet.
Nov. 8: Daisy Troop #1206 and Brownie Troop #1661 will meet in the social hall at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 9: the Bell Choir will rehearse followed by the Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. that evening.
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 Nov. 6: All Saints Day worship is at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Pew Communion. Sunday School is at 10:30. Confirmands at 9:15. Day Bell Practice: Thursday, Nov. 3at 1p.m. Senior Choir practice: Thursday at 7:30p.m. Bell Choir Practice: Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
Website: www.huffschurch.com ,Office 610845-2626
Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ
35 W Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA 19512
Worship: On Sunday, Nov. 6, Pastor Matt Hoover will deliver the message at message for All Saints’ Sunday with a Litany for the remembrance of the saints 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.
Wednesdays: – beginning Nov. 16 through 3/29/17 – Shepherd’s Café – Lunch available from 11 a.m .– 12:30 p.m; All are welcome Saturday, Nov. 19:– 8-noon – White Elephant Event; Breakfast will be available; All are welcome For more information: call the Church Office at 610-367-2842.