CHURCH NEWS

Shepherd of the Hills Church

527 HOFFMANSVILLE ROAD, BECHTELSVILLE A new session of the Bible Institute will begin March 12 and will end July 16.

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 8p.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.

Bally Mennonite Church

ROUTE 100 IN BALLY

Bally Mennonite Church will be serving a Pancake breakfast, including pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, OJ, tea, & coffee in the Church Fellowship hall on April 14 from 7 to 11 a.m. The cost is a donation. Questions, please call the church office at 610-845-7780 or visit www.ballycommunitypreschool.org. Proceeds from this pancake breakfast will provide funds for the Bally Community Preschool, which provides an excellent early childhood education experience for 3-5 year olds, in a Christian environment. BCP has experienced, certified teachers, and offers music and Spanish instruction.

St. Joseph’s Church

244 KOCH ROAD, BOYERTOWN

March 11- Lent 4, Holy Communion

March 14- Midweek service, 7pm

March 18- Lent 5, Holy Communion

The Bethlehem and Junior Choirs rehearse on Wednesdays, during MMM, 5:30-6:40pm during Lent. Senior Choir rehearses on Wednesdays, after Lenten midweek service.

Regular Sunday School classes for Pre-K thru Adult, 8:45- 9:45am, with an opening in the nave at 8:45am.

Lenten Bible StudyMarch 5 to March 19, Mondays 7-8:30pm. Topic: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: Mandating a Better Righteousness.

Day Care Art Show coming up on March 13.

WELCA candy making March 9, 10.

Weight Loss group (TBMP) next meeting on March 14, 6pm.

Meal and Music Ministry continues March 14, 5:30pm.

Oley Custer Bread, Bowl and Bible March 11, 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville, 4-7pm. Theme: The Biblical Basis for Our Worship. Presenter: The Rev. Jennifer Ollikainen.

Huff’s Union Church

HEREFORD TOWNSHIP

Sunday, March 11 Worship Services are at 8 & 10:30 Worship Service, Confirmands at 9:15, Adult Sunday School at 9:15 and Children’s Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. Janeen Adil of Hungry Soul Ministries - Spiritual Project at 11:30 a.m.

March 7 - Combined

Worship Service at Huff’s Meal at 6:00 p.m.

March 7 - Sr. Choir at 8 p.m.

March 8 - Day Bell Choir at 1 p.m.

March 12 - Union Council Mtg. 7 p.m.

March 13, Children’s Choir at 6:30 p.m.

March 13, Bell Choir at 7:30 p.m.

Calvary United Church of Christ

1231 ROUTE 100, BARTO

March 7 at 7:15 pm Pastor Linda will lead us in our weekly Lenten Worship Service which will focus on Psalm 19. The prayer station will focus on “The Bread of Life” and Holy Communion will be offered. Everyone is welcome to join us!

March 11 join us at 10:15 am for Fourth Sunday in Lent “Stations of the Cross” Worship led by Pastor Linda. Sunday School for all ages takes place at 9 am on Sunday in social hall.

Bible Study meets on Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Choir practice takes place every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., we welcome new voices to join in.

Annual Chicken Pot Pie Dinner on March 17 from 3-7 p.m. This event is eatin only, no take-outs.

Remember, you are always welcome and wanted at Calvary. For no matter where you are on life’s journey, there is a place for you in our family of faith. Visitors always welcome. Church is handicapped accessible. Visit www.calvaryuccbarto.org.

Join us on Facebook. Everyday Pastor Linda will have a post of inspiration, a prayer, quote or something else. Find by searching Calvary United Church of Christ-Barto.

St. Luke Lutheran Church

35 WILSON AVE., GILBERTSVILLE

First, please remember to turn your clocks AHEAD one hour before going to bed Saturday night! 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 fourth Sunday in Lent. Holy Communion will be celebrated. The theme of the service will be, “Least of These,” and the Senior Choir will sing, “God So Loved the World,” by Stainer. The handbell choir will ring, “In the Garden.”

J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) will meet at 9:30 a.m., also. The theme of this class will be “The Light of the World.”

Following worship, the Adult Forum will meet in Memorial Hall. The focus of this session will be Funeral Planning: “Scriptures of Hope and Promise.”

Sunday evening, the Youth Group will meet at 6 p.m. for dinner and worship planning.

Articles for the April newsletter are due on Monday!!

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

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

The midweek Lenten service will begin on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. We will use “Holden Evening Prayer.” The message will focus on “Purple Cloth.” Sr. Choir will rehearse following the service.

All invtied on March 17 at 7 p.m. in sanctuary, as St. Luke member Bob Ballantyne and his son, Scott, present an informative and inspirational program called “Keysstrong: Conchering Irma.” The Ballantynes have been fly fishing in the Florida Keys for 16 years. When they went this past January, they experienced the rebuilding of the area following damage created by Hurricane Irma. Followed by fellowship and refreshment by Nancy Ballantyne in Memorial Hall. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be collected. To attend call 610367-9738.

GOOD SHEPHERD UCC

35 W. PHILADELPHIA AVE., BOYERTOWN

On Sunday, March 11, Pastor Matthew Hoover will deliver the message at the 7:45 and 10:20 a.m. services (nursery available at second service); Children and Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m.; Youth Choir at 8:45 a.m.; Cherub Choir at 10 a.m.; Orchestra at 10:20 a.m. service. All are welcome.

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

Tuesday: Prayer Team at 4 p.m.

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

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

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

Christ Lutheran Church

222 NIANTIC ROAD, BARTO

Join us on the Fourth Sunday in Lent on March 11, 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, as well as the Children’s Sermon. Confirmation Class will be held at 9 a.m. in room I. The EduWorship service will be held at 9 a.m. in the parlor. Those ministering at the 7:45 a.m. service are Acolyte Jonathan Lewis, Lector Terry Flicker, and Greeters/ Ushers Stephen and Sandy Hoffman. Those ministering at the 10:15 a.m. service are Acolyte Ben Deery, Lector Kathy Deery, and Greeters/Ushers Merle and Shirley Deery. Immediately following the 10:15 a.m. service, the fourth class of the First Communion class will be held in room D.

The Bell Choir will rehearse on March 12 at 7 p.m. followed by the rehearsal of the Senior Choir at 8 p.m. The April Niantic News newsletter articles are due into the church office by March 13. On Tuesday, the Finance committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. in room B. We will hold a mid-week Lenten service on March 14 at 7 p.m. in the parlor. The theme of the Lent service that evening will be Salvation freely offered to all. Those serving at the mid-week Lent service are Greeter/Ushers Kay and Jim Barr. On March 15 at 6:30 p.m., Junior Troop #1730 and Cadette Troop #1994 will meet in the social hall. Then at 7 p.m. that evening, God on Tap will be held at the Bally Hotel. Visitors always welcome, church is handicapped accessible. Visit www.christniantic.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1749 S. MAIN STREET, BECHTELSVILLE

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 posted on Channel 69, WFMZ.com, or log on to the Trinity’s website www. trinitybech.com.

Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast: March 10, 8 to 11 a.m. Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Orange Juice, Milk, Coffee & Tea. Also a Wixon Shoo Fly Pie Sale. Proceeds will be used for postage for clothing for the Pine Ridge Lakota Indian Reservation. Pies available for pick up at the breakfast on March 10 or at church on March 11. Please pre-order. Sign up sheet is posted in the narthex.

Soup suppers will be 6 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent prior to the 7 p.m. Worship Service, ending on March 21. For details see sign-up sheet posted in the Narthex.

Envelopes for ordering Easter Flowers are available in the Narthex. When ordering please include your name and all required information. Envelopes can be placed in offering plate or given to Angie Renninger or Linda Ritter. Deadline is March 18.

Homemade Easter Candy for sale: peanut butter, coconut crème and butter crème. (Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate). There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex. Candy will be available March 18 & 25th. See Maddy Wyda. Proceeds will benefit the Mission Trip.

April 14: Roast Beef Dinner.

Boy Scout Troop 511 will sponsor Hoagie Sales March through May, 3rd Tuesday of the month. Place orders on the 2nd Tuesday. Ham, turkey, Italian or cheese— lettuce, onion, tomato, sides hot peppers or sweet peppers, Italian or mayo packets. Contact Kitty Isett. Pick up will be at the old store every month.

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 you can stop by the church office (Monday-Thursday (92) to purchase them.

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. Contact Pat Brensinger or www.glscrip.com.

We have volunteers in the congregation who are willing to provide transportation to medical appointments, etc. Contact Pastor Zaiser 610-322-0901 if you need a ride or would like to volunteer as a driver.

March 11 is 4th Sunday in Lent with 9 a.m. Sunday School & New Members Class, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service, the Worship Assistants will be Greeters Bill & Pat Brensinger; Ushers Randy Kehl, Janice Sheetz, Karen Irey & Kurt Yescavage; Acolyte Nicole Kratz; Lector Randy Kehl; Nursery Heidi Yescavage, Prayer Circle Meeting to follow, 4 p.m.

Bread, Bowl & Bible, Monday, March 12th-6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts, Tuesday, March 13th-6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts, 7 p.m. Council Mtg., Wednesday, March 14th-6 p.m. Soup Supper, 6:15 First Communion Class, 7 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer Service, Senior Choir Practice to follow, Thursday, March 15th-6:30 p.m. TLC Stitchers Club. For more information, visit www.trinitybech.com.