Church news
Shepherd of the Hills Church 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville.
Sunday worship: The Summer Sunday schedule with worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. Graduates will be recognized at services on June 11. Those graduating are: Patrick Coffey, Samuel Cocchimiglio, Abrielle Houck, Ciera McFarland, Jacob Kraus, James Mertz, Joshua Schueck, Allen Stewart, Collin Wagner and Shawn Wilson. A congregational meeting will be held at the conclusion of services for the purpose of voting on the new bylaws of the church. 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, June 11: Trinity Sunday/Graduate Recognition our summer worship schedule, we will worship each Sunday at 9 a.m.. There will be no 8 a.m. services or Sunday School during the months of June, July, and August. We will return to our regular schedule on Sunday, Sept. 3. Worship Service, the Worship Assistants will be: Greeters: Sharon & Angie Renninger, Ushers: Dan & Kathy Kuser and Bill & Pat Brensinger, Lector: Graduate, Prayer Circle Meeting following worship,
June 12: 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts June 13: 6: 30 p.m. Cub Scouts, 7 p.m. Council Mtg.
June 10: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast –Saturday from 8 - 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 548 Old Swede Road, (Rt. 662), Douglassville. All proceeds will go toward the expenses of sending a team of volunteers on a Mission Trip this fall to provide housing repairs for the Lakota Nation at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. June 17: Trinity will host a breakfast on Saturday morning, from 8-11. Proceeds will benefit Boyertown Relay for Life. Summer worship schedule: begins Sunday, June 4, with worship each Sunday at 9a.m. There will be no 8a.m. services or Sunday School during the months of June, July, and August. We will return to our regular schedule on Sunday, Sept. 3. 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. We also have quilting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.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
June 11 Worship: On the day of Holy Trinity, join us at 9:30, a.m. for the service. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Longtime friend and musician, Lincoln Noecker, on Sunday morning as our substitute organist. Following the service, The Reformation 500 Bible Study, led by Pastors Don Nice and Christian McMullan will meet at 11:30, a.m. The topic will be, “Martin and Katie at Home.”
Wednesday: The Community Clothing Rack will be open Wednesday afternoon for distribution of clothing, from 1-4 p.m.
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk
Worship June 11: The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 8 a.m. Holy Communion and the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Members participating in the 8 a.m. Holy Communion Service: David Semmens, Head Usher; John Rose, Sr., John Rose, Jr., Greeters; Gail Faust, Reader; and Dennis Faust, Communion Assistant. Members participating at the 10:15 a.m. service are: David Hoffman, Head Usher; Eve Gehringer, Madison Gehringer, Greeters, Herman Rose, Dawn Sekellick, Ushers; Sydney Jordan, Acolyte; and Ron Sekellick, Reader.
June 13: St. Luke’s Knitting Group will meet in the Welcome Center on Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in the Welcome Center.
June 15: A free Community Dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, June 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m Saint Luke’s website: is www.stlukeslutheran.church .
St. Joseph’s Hill Lutheran Church Koch Road and Franklin Street in Pike Township
June 11: Trinity Sunday; 7:45 & 10 a.m. services; No Praise Band; Interpreter at 10 a.m., Graduate Recognition at both services. Sunday School for all ages: including Confirmation, begins with an opening at 8:45 a.m. in the nave.
Summer Schedule: begins on June 18, with one service at 9 a.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: at 10:15 a.m. for Pentecost Holy Communion Worship led by Pastor Linda Kozlowski. We encourage you to wear the color red as we celebrate Pentecost.
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 June 11: Holy Trinity worship service at 9a.m. Rev. Matthew Ollikainen will lead the congregation in the Sacrament of Communion worship service, deliver the message for the day and also the Children’s Sermon. During the service we will recognize those graduating this year and this includes: Jason Carter, Matthew Knaub, Shayne Houck, Ryan Houck, and Justin Shaner. Immediately following the service, a coffee hour in their honor will be held in the parlor. Teen Challenge Choir from Rehrersburg Pa will be here singing during the service. Sunday School and Adult Sunday School classes have concluded and will resume on Rally Day, September 10. Those ministering at the 9 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Braden Bartman; Cross Bearer: Dylan Drury, Lector; Sue Hoffman, Communion Assist; Stephen Hoffman and Greeters/ Ushers; Sue and Norman Hoffman. Summer hours: One service at 9 a.m., for the Summer, will continue through Sunday, Aug. 27. 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, June 4: worship is at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School is at 9:15. Sunday School is at 10:30. Pentecost Pew Communion at both Services. Confirmands at 9:15 a.m. and also from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday, June 11: worship is at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School is at 9:15. Sunday School is at 10:30. June 8: Day Bell Choir - 2 p.m. June 8: Senior Choir - 7:30 p.m. June 10: Dance Classes Chapel – 2-5 p.m. June 12: Council Meeting - 7 p.m. June 14: Choir Appreciation Picnic - 5 p.m. Website: www.huffschurch.com , Office 610-845-2626.
Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ 35 W Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown Worship: On Sunday, June 11, Summer Worship begins with Children & Youth Sunday at 9:30am. No Nursery/ Summer Sunday School due to this special service. Adult Bible School at 8:30 a.m.; All are welcome. Prayer Team: meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: Vacation Bible School hosted with St. John’s Lutheran Church (Physical Location -- Good Shepherd UCC), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (free admission). Optional After-Care Service available from 12 – 5 p.m. Other groups who meet regularly include: Youth, Relay for Life Teams and multiple quilting groups; please call the office at (610) 3672842 for more information..