CHURCH NEWS
Shepherd of the Hills Church 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville.
Congregational meeting: to receive annual reports will be held Sunday Jan. 22 at both services. Young Adults group: will meet Sunday at 5:30 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.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville Rev. Eugene C. Zaiser, Pastor 1749 S. Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505 Trinity’s events for the upcoming week:
Sunday Worship: On Jan. 22, 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany- 8 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service, 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:15 a.m, Worship Service , the Worship Assistants will be: Greeters: Linda Brunner & Heidi Yescavage, Ushers: Dan Ritter, Randy Kehl, Sharon Renninger, Debbie Dempsey, Acolyte: Lauren Isett, Crucifer: Nicole Kratz, Lector: Dan Ritter, Nursery: Janice Sheetz. A congregational meeting: will be held on Sunday, Jan. 22, immediately following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to review the 2016 Annual Report. There will be a pot luck luncheon, please bring your favorite dish to share. Copies of the Annual Report are on the table in the Narthex, please take one.
Jan. 23: Confirmation Class, Monday, January 23rd-6 p.m. Cemetery Board Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts
Jan. 24: 6: 30 p.m. Cub Scouts Jan. 25: 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Practice 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.
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
Jan. 22 Worship: the third Sunday in Epiphany. The service begins at 9:30, a.m. Communion will be celebrated. The Sr. Choir will sing, “I Can Hear the Savior Calling,” by Martin/Krimm. Following the service, the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in Memorial Hall. Luncheon will follow.
Tuesday evening: the Cherub Choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m.. Wednesday evening: Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30, p.m. on Wednesday evening, and Sr. Choir at 7:30 p.m. The Community Clothing Rack: will be open for dropoff from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday. Please remember to come to the lower level of the building, and enter through the door on the far right of the building.
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk
Worship: The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 8 a.m. Holy Communion and the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk. Members participating in the 8 a.m. Holy Communion Service are David Semmens, Head Usher; Craig & Peggy Brendlinger, Greeters; and Smoky Panepinto, Assisting Minister. Members participating at the 10:15 a.m. service are Nelson Swartley, Head Usher; Marty Jordan, Sydney Jordan, Greeters; Carrie Huffman, Alison Huffman, Ushers; Courtney Stenn, Acolyte, and Ron Sekellick, Reader. Free Community Dinner: Thursday, Jan. 19 in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Immediately following the dinner a wellness seminar, led by Pastor Paul Chapman, will be held. St. Luke’s Knitting Group: will meet in the Welcome Center on Thursday evening, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. 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
Jan. 22: Third Sunday after Epiphany, Holy Communion. Worship at 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: including Confirmation, begins with an opening at 8:45 a.m. in the nave.
Jan. 25: Music and Meal Ministry (MMM) - for children K- 6; meal at 5:30 p.m., Junior Choir rehearsal at 6 p.m., Bethlehem Choir at 6:30 p.m.; Senior Choir at 7:30 p.m.
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 610-369-0990.
Calvary United Church of Christ 1231Route 100 Barto, PA 19504 610-652-5023calvaryucc@gmail.com Worship
Sunday Jan. 22: 9a.m. Sunday School and at 10:15 a.m., our Men’s service. The guest speaker for the Men’s Service will be Ed Martin of the Spiritual Care Staff at Caron Treatment Centers. In today’s world, addictions claim the lives of many and destroy families. Please join us to hear Ed’s story and tell your friends and colleagues whose lives may be touched by the heartbreak of addictions. There will be a time of fellowship and sharing following the service
.Facebook: Everyday Pastor Linda will have a post of inspiration! You can find us on Facebook by searching Calvary United Church of ChristBarto. 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: the Third Sunday after Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 15, at the 7:45 a.m. and 10:15a.m. services. . Pastor Matt Ollikainen will lead the congregation in the worship service, present the sermon and also the Children’s sermon. Confirmation Class will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday School will be held in the various rooms of the church basement at 9:00 a.m. Those ministering at the 7:45 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Evan Shade, Lector; Terry Flicker, Greeters/ Ushers; Kelly and Shawn Shade. Those ministering at the 10:15 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Ava Novotny, Lector; Nancy Fioriglio, and Greeters/Ushers; Nancy Fioriglio and Ginnie Wilkinson.
Jan. 20: At 1 p.m. on Friday, the Good Grief support group will gather in the parlor. Contact the church office during those hours for assistance or if a pastoral emergency and the pastor on call will be contact or number will be recorded on the answering machine.
Jan. 21: at 6:30 p.m., the F.U.N. committee is hosting Trivia Night in the social hall.
Jan. 24: at 6:30 p.m., the Daisy/Brownie Troops will meet in the social hall for a meeting. Church Council will meet in the parlor at 7 p.m.
Jan. 25: The Bell Choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 26: The Junior/Cadette Girl Scouts will meet Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall.
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
Sunday, Jan. 22, worship is at 8 and 10:30 a.m.. Adult Sunday School is at 9:15. Sunday School is at 10:30.
Jan. 19: 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Senior Choir Jan. 19: 1 p.m. - Day Bell Choir. Jan. 20: 4 p.m. - Make Apple Dumplings Jan. 21: - 11a.n.-3p.m. Apple Dumpling Pick-up Jan. 24: 7:30p.m. - Bell Choir Website: www.huffschurch.com ,Office 610-845-2626
Alice Focht Memorial UMC, East First & Hook Streets, Birdsboro
Free Movie Night: “God’s Not Dead 2” Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. (enter lower level along First Street) Popcorn & Soda. Call 610-5824223 for more information.