Church news
Shepherd of the Hills Church 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville. Sunday worship: Summer Sunday schedule with worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Communion will be celebrated at both services . The Friends for Life committee: is sponsoring a month-long “Christmas in July” project to collect baby items for Genesis of Pottstown. 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, July 9: 5th Sunday after Pentecost. Summer worship schedule, worship 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. The Worship Assistants will be: Greeters: Howard & Waynette Shafer, Ushers: Oscar & Angie Smith & David & Debbie Dempsey, Lector: Becky Yescavage.
July 10: 6:30 p.m., Boy
Scouts
July 11: -6:30 p.m., Cub Scouts, 7 p.m. Council meeting
July 12: 6 p.m. VBS Work Night, 6:30 p.m. Sewing Club
July 16: Worship in the Park and Congregational Picnic will be Sunday, July 16 at 9 a.m. in the Bechtelsville Community Park. The picnic will take place following worship – please bring lawn chairs and a dessert/ side-dish to share. Meat will be provided. There will be games and of course the customary bingo. All are welcome!
For 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 July 9 Worship: On the fifth Sunday of Pentecost, join us at 9:30, a.m. for the service. Holy Communion will be celebrated. We will continue our “Simply Summer” worship, where we use the Service of Word and Prayer. . Our worship service will be led by Michael Romasco, an active member of St. Luke. Pastor Luther Johnson, another active St. Luke member, will preside at the communion service. Monday -Friday: Vacation Bible School from 6:308:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Wednesday: The Community Clothing Rack will be open Wednesday afternoon for distribution of clothing, from 1-4 p.m. Thursday: Congregation Council will meet at 6:45 p.m. Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church,
Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk
Worship July 9: The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 9 a.m. Members participating in the 9 a.m. Worship Service: Mike Way, Head Usher; John Rose, Sr., John Rose, Jr., Greeters, Herman Rose, Dawn Sekellick, Ushers; Volunteer, Acolyte; and Judy Hunsberger, Reader. 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
July 9: 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Communion. Summer Schedule is in effect with one service at 9 a.m., hymn sing at 8:55, children dismissed to Sunday School class after the Children’s Chat. Website: at www.stjosephshill.com for a calendar of events, history, a pastor’s page, and Day Care and PreSchool info. Pastor Jeff Odgren’s email: jwodgren@ptd.net Church office phone 610-369-0990. Calvary United Church of Christ 1231 Route 100 Barto, PA 19504 610-652-5023 calvaryucc@gmail.com Worship Sunday July 9: at 9:15 a.m. for our Worship service led by Pastor Linda Kozlowski. July 22: FREE community picnic on Saturday July 22nd. Lunch will be served at noon. This is open to everyone so please tell your friends and neighbors. Facebook: Everyday Pastor Linda will have a post of inspiration!\. You can find us on Facebook by searching Calvary United Church of Christ-Barto. Church website: www. calvaryuccbarto.org Visitors are always welcome. The church is handicapped accessible.
Christ Lutheran Church 222 Niantic Road Barto, PA 19504
July 9: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost -- worship service at 9 a.m. Rev. Matthew Ollikainen will lead the congregation in a Holy Communion worship service, deliver the message for the day and present the children’s sermon. Special music will be presented by Donna Marshall. The Faith Five Devotions will begin this Sunday at 8:15 a.m. till 8:45 a.m. in the parlor. These devotions will continue through Sunday, August 27. 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; Jackson Moser; Lector; Diane Houck, and Greeters/ Ushers; Bruce Houck and Linda Quinn July 11: Mutual Ministry will meet at 6 p.m.; Cemetery Board at 7 p.m. and Finance meeting at 7:30 p.m. July 12: Christian Ed meeting , 7 p.m. 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. Salem E.C. Church 2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville Worship service: Our Worship Service was held at 9 a.m. Pastor Dave Long presented an inspiring message based on Scripture. Sunday School for all ages was at 10:30 am. . . Our greeters were Bob & Shelva Schaner. Our nursery attendant was Linda Wood, & our junior church leader was Karen Mohn. Upcoming Events: Please contact us for dates and times of our Men’s and Women’s Groups. Contact info: Visit www. fb.com/WeAreSalem or call 610-562-5033. Huff’s Union Church Hereford Township Pastor Jane M. Kropa Sunday, July 9: worship is at 8 a.m. Adult Sunday School is at 9:15. Sunday School is at 10:30. Manna is at 9 a.m. July 10-14: Vacation Bible School - 6-8:30 p.m. July 10: - Worship & Music - 7 p.m. July 12: Village Volleyball 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 23. Choirs: do not practice for the summer. They will start again in September. Anyone interested in choirs may contact Mrs. Gloria A. Adams at 610-914-8116. Website: www.huffschurch.com , Office 610-8452626. Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ 35 W Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown Worship: On Sunday, July 9, Pastor Matthew Hoover will deliver the message at the 9:30 a.m. service (nursery available). We will be celebrating Holy Communion. Adult Bible School at 8:30 a.m. Summer Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; All are welcome. Prayer Team: meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. Other groups include: Youth, Relay for Life Teams and multiple quilting groups; please call the office at 610367-2842 for more information.