CHURCH NEWS

Shepherd of the Hills Church

527 HOFFMANSVILLE ROAD, BECHTELSVILLE

Holy Week worship will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Easter Sunday services will be held at 8 and 10:30 a.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. St. Joseph’s Church 244 KOCH ROAD, BOYERTOWN

April 1- Easter morning, worship at 6:30am (outside, weather permitting), 7:45 & 10am, all services with Holy Communion

April 8- 2nd Sunday of Easter

April 15- 3rd Sunday of Easter

Bethlehem and Junior Choirs rehearse on Wednesdays, during MMM, 5:30-7pm. Senior Choir rehearses on Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm.

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

Thanks to children, teachers, and all who helped with the 4th Annual Art and Music Show!

Easter Egg Hunt- March 31, 11am

Weight Loss group (TBMP)- April 4, 6pm

Meal and Music Ministry April 4, 5:30pm

WELCA candy availablemilk chocolate, dark chocolate, peanuts, butter crème, coconut crème, peanut butter Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ 35 W. PHILADELPHIA AVE., BOYERTOWN

April 1, Pastor Matthew Hoover delivers Easter Sunday message at 7:45 and 10:20 am services with Holy Communion (nursery available at second service); 8:45 to 10 am: Pot-Luck Breakfast and Inter-generational activities. All welcome.

Tuesday: Senior Shepherd’s Meeting 1 pm. Guest Speaker Randy Doaty – Glass Tear Drops; All are welcome; Prayer Team at 4pm

Senior Shepherds is an active group of seniors in the Boyertown Community who gather together monthly with guest speakers

who share informative topics and/or local entertainment for these social gatherings. All senior members of the Boyertown community are welcome to attend these meetings.

Wednesday: Chapel Communion at 11 am; Senior Choir at 7 pm

Next Sunday: Holy Humor Services at 7:45 am and 10:20 am; Services will be performed backwards!

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 office at 610-367-2842 for more information. St. Luke Church 35 WILSON AVE., GILBERTSVILLE

Maundy Thursday worship March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Holy communion offered, as will handwashing for those who choose to participate. Sr. Choir will sing “Think of Me and Remember,” by Raney. The altar will be stripped at the conclusion of the service, as we prepare for the crucifixion on Good Friday.

The Good Friday Service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Please join us as we are reminded that the church gathers not to mourn this day, but to celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion, and to find strength and hope in the tree of life. We will use the ancient bidding prayer and offer petitions for all the world for whom Christ died. The Sr. Choir will sing, “What Have They Done to My Savior?” by Lawrence.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be March 31 at 11 a.m., held rain or shine. Bring a basket or bag to collect all your eggs! Donations of hard-boiled or candy-filled eggs will be greatly appreciated between 9 and 10 a.m. on Saturday in Memorial Hall.

Easter Sunday is April 1. Join us for this joyful Sunday when we celebrate the Risen Christ! Holy Communion offered at 7:30 and 10:15 a.m. services. The handbell will ring the prelude at the 7:30 a.m. service, and Sr. Choir will sing “Crown the Resurrection Day” by Christopher. At the 10:15 a.m. service, Sr. Choir and the Cherub Choir will sing.

The church office will be closed on Monday.

On Tuesday, the Cherub

Choir will rehearse at 6:30. Property Committee will also meet at that time.

The Community Clothing Rack will be open for donations on Wednesday, from 1-4 p.m. Please come out and support this important community ministry.

Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30, followed by Sr. Choir at 7:30.

Executive Committee will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Calvary United Church of Christ 1231 ROUTE 100, BARTO

March 29: in Fellowship Hall at 7:15 pm for Maundy Thursday Worship. Pastor Linda will offer foot or hand washing as we prepare to gather around the Table for the hearing of Word and the sharing of the Bread of Life and the Cup of Blessing. After the meal, we’ll proceed to the Sanctuary to experience our tradition of stripping the altar and the chancel area as we prepare for Good Friday and the walk to the Cross.

Good Friday Service of Worship on March 30 at 7:15 pm. As we reflect, remember, repent, and return, we will once again hear the narrative of Jesus’ final walk and Jesus’ final words. We’ll also hear the voices of folks who remember how Jesus changed their lives. Join us for this deeply meaningful time to pause and Worship the One who came to teach us how to live, how to love, how to be in relationship with God and with each other.

March 31: community invited to annual Easter Egg Hunt, rain or shine 11 am.

Services of Worship on Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on April 1. Join as the Hallelujahs and the Alleluias return. Join us as we celebrate the empty tomb and the resurrection. Join us as life defeats death and love conquers hate. We’ll come to the Table to be filled with the Bread of Life and to drink from the Cup of Blessing. Holy Communion will be served by Intinction at the 7 a.m. and in our pews at the 10:15 a.m.

On Easter Sunday, we will have a Pancake breakfast at 8 am and Sunday School for all ages takes place at 9 am.

Bible Study will begin our exploration of “The Psalms for Today” by Beth LaNeel Tanner on April in the Spiritual Care Room Mondays at 1:30 pm. All are welcome

to join us as we read, ponder and reflect. Questions, please see Pastor Linda.

Choir practice: Thursdays 7:30 pm, always welcome new voices. Christ Lutheran Church 222 NIANTIC ROAD, BARTO

Celebrate Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday on April 1 at our sunrise worship services beginning in the cemetery at 6:30 and an Easter Festival service at 10:15 a.m. Pastor Matt Ollikainen will lead the congregation in worship services of Holy Communion, present the sermon, as well as the Children’s Sermon at both services. Immediately following the 6:30 a.m. service, there will be an Easter Breakfast in the social hall. Confirmation Class will be held at 9 a.m. in room I. Edu-Worship service will 9 a.m. in the parlor. Ministering at the 6:30 a.m. service are Acolyte; Evan Shade, Torch Bearer; Jonathan Lewis, Cross Bearer; Catherine Shade, Lector; OPEN, Communion Assist; Roy Hoffman and Greeters/Ushers; Kelly Shade and help needed. Ministering at the 10:15 a.m. service are Acolyte; Ava Novotny, Torch Bearer; Jackson Moser, Cross Bearer; Rebecca Johns, Lector; Brian Barr, Communion Assist; Mike Appold, Cheryl Barr, and Heather Moser and Greeters/Ushers; Linda Quinn and Bruce Houck.

Church office closed on April 2 in observance of Easter. On Monday evening, April 2, the Property Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in room B. The Worship and Music Committee will meet April 3 at 7 p.m. in room B of the church basement. Bell Choir will rehearse April 4 at 6:30 p.m. followed by Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30 p.m. The Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts will meet on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall. April 7, the Property Committee along with members of the congregation will hold a Property Work Day beginning at 9 a.m. In case of rain, the work day will be held on April 9 beginning at 9 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 1749 S. MAIN STREET, BECHTELSVILLE

All welcome on Easter Sunday, as we celebrate the Risen Lord. Sunrise Service with Communion at 7 a.m., followed by a Continental Breakfast. Easter Service with Communion will be at 10:15 a.m.

In the event of inclement winter weather, news of cancellations or postponements posted on Channel 69, WFMZ.com, or log on to www.trinitybech.com.

Spring Clean Up: April 7 at 7 a.m. to clean up outside around the church. See Bobby Eshbach or David Dempsey with questions.

The Lutheran Home at Topton hosts series of support forums for people coping with grief and loss the third Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Attend one or all, free. Register at 610-682-1334. See poster in Parish Hall for dates and topics.

Roast Beef Dinner: April 14, 3 to 7 p.m. Take Out orders available, call 610-3691281.

Trinity’s events: April 1 Easter Sunday, 7 a.m. Sunrise Service with Communion. Worship Assistants will be Ushers Dennis Yoder, Dan Ritter, Dennis Schaeffer & Dan Kuser; Servers Ruth Brook & Linda Ritter; Acolyte Ryan Isett, Crucifer Lauren Isett; Banner Bearer Katelyn Dulin; Lector Linda Bewley, followed by a Continental Breakfast. 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion,

the Worship Assistants will be Ushers Bill Brensinger*, Kay McGowan, Carl Schaeffer, Jr., Bob McElwee; Servers Diane McElwee & Bob Eshbach; Acolytes Cody & Mackenzie Moyer; Banner Bearer Katelyn Dulin; Lector Sheila Eddinger; Nursery Kathy Kuser. April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts. April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts. April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Practice. April 5 at 6:30 p.m. TLC Stitchers Club. Visit www.trintiybech.com.