CHURCH NEWS

Huff’s Union Church

Sunday, Feb. 18 following the 10:15 am worship, Mr. Dale Reppert will be joining us to talk about his book “Detour To Heaven”. For information call the church at 610-682-7236.

St. Joseph’s Hill ELC

Feb. 18 Lent 1. Feb. 21 Midweek service, 7 p.m.; St. John Hill UCC joins us.

The Bethlehem and Junior Choirs rehearse on Wednesdays, during MMM. Senior Choir rehearses on Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm.

Social Media Manager wanted part-time, to manage our internet presence. Call 610-369-0990.

Simply Giving program now available, paper registration forms at church, or online, www.stjosephshill. com.

Worship services at 7:45 & 10am. Interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing normally on 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month. Sunday School: 8:45am for all ages. Church office 610369-0990, secretary@stjosephshill.com. Day Care and Pre-School phone 610367-1980, hillchurch@ptd. net. Worship/activity cancellation info at www.stjosephshill.com; call the church office and wait for message, go online to wfmz. com, or check WBYN-FM, Boyertown.

GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

On Feb. 18, Pastor Matthew Hoover will deliver the message at the 7:45 and 10:20 am services with Holy Communion (nursery available at second service); Children and Adult Sunday School at 9 am; Youth Choir at 8:45 am; Cherub Choir at 10 am; All are welcome.

Monday: Cub Scouts at 6:30 pm; Boy Scouts at 7 pm; Handbells at 7 pm

Tuesday: Prayer Team at 4pm

Wednesday: Shepherd’s Café from 11 – 12:30 pm; All welcome; Lenten Meal/ Study at 6:30 pm; All welcome; Senior Choir at 7:45 pm

Music program includes Cherub, Youth & Senior Choir, Cantata Choir, Orchestra and Handbells; All welcome.

Other groups who meet regularly include Youth, Relay for Life Teams and multiple quilting groups; call the office at 610-367-2842 for more information.

Shepherd of the Hills Church, Bechtelsville

Cub Pack #291 will hold an Arrow of Light ceremony on Feb. 15, 7 p.m. in the church parlor.

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.

St. Luke Lutheran Church

Sunday’s activities begin at 8:30 with the Adult Sunday School Class. Come and join in the educational, fun, and lively discussions!

Then, join us Sunday for our 9:30 a.m. service for the first Sunday in Lent. Holy Communion will be celebrated. The theme of the service, and focus of the message by Pastor Mary Ann Siefke is “Hem of his Cloak.” The Sr. Choir will sing, “My Song is Love Unknown,” by Jennings. A special welcome to Linc Noecker, our guest musician, as our Music Director enjoys a weekend off.

Also, during the service, a special litany of Thanksgiving, Retirement and Blessing will be shared as we wish our Sexton/Custodian, Dale Shaner, well upon his retirement.

Following worship, all are invited to Memorial Hall for a time of fellowship and thanks to Dale Shaner, our sexton/custodian for eighteen years. Dale has “really retired,” and this is our time to say “Thank you” for all he has done and given to our church.

The Church Office is closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day.

On Tuesday, the Cherub Choir will meet at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Senior Breakfast Group will meet at 8 a.m. at Saville’s Restaurant. Come and join in the fun, food, and fellowship!

On Wednesday, the Community Clothing Rack will be open for clothing distribution from 1-4 p.m. This is a wonderful outreach ministry! On Wednesday evenings, join us for Soup Supper at 6 p.m. The handbell choir will rehearse at 6:30.

The midweek Lenten services begin on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and

the Sr. Choir will rehearse following the service. On this Wednesday evening, the theme of the worship will be “Bands of Cloth,” based on Luke 2:1-7.

The annual Women’s Retreat will be held Friday through Sunday.

It’s February! St. Luke Church welcomes you! Please join us as we celebrate and share the many gifts we’ve been given, as well as those we have given.

Christ Lutheran Church

222 NIANTIC ROAD, BARTO

We invite you to join us on the First Sunday in Lent on Feb. 18 at our worship services at 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. Pastor Matt Ollikainen will lead the congregation in the worship services, present the sermon and the Children’s Sermon. Confirmation Class will be held at 9 a.m. in room I of the church. The Edu-Worship service will be held at 9 a.m. in the parlor. Those ministering at the 7:45 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Braden Bartman, Lector; Terry Flicker, and Greeters/Ushers; Nancy and Keith Folk. Those ministering at the 10:15 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Rebecca Johns, Lector; Brian Barr, and Greeters/ Ushers; Cheryl and Brian Barr. Immediately following the 10:15 a.m. service, there will be a Coffee Hour in the parlor to honor our Parish Musician, Joe DiCindio on his last day at the church.

The church office will be closed on Feb. 19 in observance of President’s Day. Monday, the Bell Choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. On Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the parlor, we will hold a midweek Lenten service. The theme of the Lent service that evening will be: Creation. Those serving at the mid-week Lent service are Lector; Sue Hoffman and Greeter/Ushers; Sue and Norman Hoffman. On Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m., the Junior and Cadette Girl Scout troops will meet in the social hall.

An Edu/Worship for all ages is held at 9:00 a.m. in the parlor. Visitors are always welcome! The church is handicapped accessible and air conditioned! Visit www.christniantic.com for more news and information.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1749 S. MAIN STREET, BECHTELSVILLE

Our Sunday Worship Services are 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 8 a.m., the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

In the event of inclement winter weather, news of cancellations or postponements will be posted on Channel 69, at WFMZ. com, or log on to the Trinity’s website www.trinitybech.com.

CDs of the Christmas Cantata, “The Song Heard ‘Round the World” for sale, see Fred Isett.

As part of a Relay for Life Fundraiser, we are selling WAWA Shorti Hoagie Gift Cards, stop by the scrip table after church Sunday or stop by the church office (Monday-Thursday (9-2) to purchase.

Trinity’s Gift Card Program orders will be taken the 1st Sunday of the month. Payment is due with order. Gift cards will be available the second Sunday. With every purchase, Trinity earns a percentage of every dollar you spend. Includes Weis Markets, Redners Warehouse & Giant Foods and your favorite restaurants and stores. For more information or for a list of retailers, contact Pat Brensinger 610-966-5199 or www. glscrip.com.

Soup suppers will be held at 6 p.m. each Wednesday during lent prior to the 7 PM Worship Service beginning Feb. 21 and ending on March 21.

Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments and such for those who can’t find a ride. Contact Pastor Zaiser 610322-0901 if you need a ride or would like to volunteer as a driver.

Feb. 18: 1st Sunday in Lent 8 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 8 a.m., 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion, the Worship Assistants will be Greeters Bill & Sheila Eddinger, Ushers Carl Schaeffer, Jr., Bill Eddinger, Gene Reidenauer, Dan Kuser, Servers Bob Eshbach & Sheila Eddinger, Lector Bob Eshbach, Nursery Cindi Esz.

Feb. 19: Confirmation Class 6 p.m.

Feb. 20: 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts

Feb. 21: 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts, 7 p.m. Christian Ed. Mtg.,

Feb. 22: 6 p.m. Soup Supper, 6:15 p.m. First Communion Class, 7 p.m. Holden Eve Prayer Service, Senior Choir Practice to follow,

6:30 p.m. TLC Stitchers Club.

For more information, visit www.trinitybech.com.