Area congregations schedule special services and events
Bethel UMC
Spring City: Tools for Ministry Seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road.
Alice Focht Memorial UMC
Birdsboro: A final celebration service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Alice Focht Memorial United Methodist Church, East First and Hook streets. A Shuttle bus will be available, courtesy of West Lawn United Methodist Church, and will begin at 1:15 p.m. from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5 Brooke Manor in Birdsboro. Shuttles after the service will run until 5:30 p.m. This celebration service will feature the life of the church. Former pastors will attend as well as Reverend Dr. Anita Powell, the district superintendent of the United Methodist Church Conference, Central District. The church has served the community of Birdsboro for over 100 years. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. Please consider joining us for this very special service.
First Presbyterian
Pottstown: New church officers for the Class of 2020 will be ordained and installed during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Elders: Thomas Babbony, Susan Moyer, Debbie Remelius, Sharon Sgriccia and Sharon Trevoy. Deacons: Peg Calvario, Linda Cybart, Michael Deegan, Shaaron Guinther, Melinda Kisela, Chuck Krueger, Susan Matrone and Jane Sample. Youth Deacons: Julianna Roseo and Tom Schiele.
Good Shepherd UCC
Boyertown: Senior Shepherds covered dish will be held at noon on Tuesday at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 35W. Philadelphia Ave.
Bethany Evangelical
Oley: Gospel music group Redeemed will perform at 6p.m. on Sunday at Bethany Evangelical congregational Church, 38Covered Bridge Road.
St. Luke Lutheran
Gilbertsville: There will be two baptisms during the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Following the service, friends and members will gather in Memorial Hall for a celebration of the service of long time (and retiring) Administrative Assistant, Bonnie Ritter who has been an important part of the church for over 30years. The softball team will have its second game of the season on Sunday evening. The Community Clothing Rack will be open from 1to 4p.m. on Wednesday for drop off of clothing.
St. James Lutheran
Limerick: A “Spring Work Day” will start at 8a.m. today at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road. A retreat for Affirmation students will be held from 5to 10 p.m. on Friday.
Christ Lutheran
Barto: A Healing Service will be held during both the 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. services on Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, for anyone who needs a healing touch or knows someone that does.
Bethel Community
Pottstown: It’s the Annual Spring Cleaning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 N. Keim S., and all members and friends are invited to come out and lend a hand. Light breakfast and lunch will be served. The Pre-Anniversary Celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday with the Rev. Robert E. Wilson II, Ministry Kimberly Wilson of Trinity Baptist Church of Bayside, N.Y., and Rev. Adrian DeShon Reid of Greater Second Baptist Church of Freeport, N.Y. as the guest preachers and soloists along with Don Corey Washington, the church’s minister of music.
Zion’s UCC
Pottstown: The rededication service of the sanctuary and the renovation of the organ will be held at the 10:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets. Pastor Austin and Diane Chinault will be received as members of the congregation. Women’s Fellowship is again selling small hoagies from the Ice House Deli. The annual fundraiser runs through May 31. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from any member. Rev. Mary Etta Mest, director of music, reminds church members that the following are open Sundays for this summer’s special music: July 9, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3. Contact her if interested.
First UCC
Royersford: It will be Pastor Jim Roth’s last Sunday at First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St. There will be a baptism during the 11 a.m. worship service. There will be an after-church social to celebrate the baptism and thank Pastor Roth for serving the last several months. There will also be a congregational conversation and planning meeting after snacks.
St. John’s UCC
Pottstown: A roast beef dinner will be hosted at 4 p.m. today at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11 S. Price St. The cost is $12 per adult, $5 for children, and children 5 and under eat free. The meal is served family style and includes potato filling, green beans, corn, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverage. All are welcome.
Trinity UCC
Pottstown: Members of Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover St., will meet at 9 a.m. on Sunday in Fretz Chapel to discuss a weeknight family Christian Education program. This new program would offer a family dinner followed by Christian Education opportunities for the whole family. All interested members are encouraged to attend. Fellowship Hour will follow the 10:15 a.m. service. Tickets will be available for the “All-You-Can-Eat” pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on Saturday, May 20.
Shepherd of the Hills
Bechtelsville: Cub Scouts will meet at 8 a.m. today at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, to prepare hoagies. Bring a Friend Fellowship will be held on Sunday at both services. A mid-week worship/Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the sanctuary.
First Baptist
Pottstown: The congregation of First Baptist Church, 301 King St., will be serving the Cluster lunch at noon on Monday at Christ Episcopal Church on High Street. There will be a special Steering meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday.
Coventryville UMC Pottstown: The Thrift Shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road.
St. Peter’s Lutheran
Pottstown: The congregation welcomes Stephanie and Merrice Eisenbise as members into the church family during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St. Sunday is the last day to purchase fundraiser tickets for dinner at Outback Steakhouse. Proceeds benefit the Capital Campaign Appeal. The Lutheran Church Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Guest Speaker is Lillie Bucks; devotions, Joy Taglieber; hostesses, Dottie Luft and Joan Daegele. Church Council President David Cremi and Pastor John Smolik will be the delegates from the church at the Annual Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly held May 5 and 6 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Franconia.
Brownback’s UCC
Spring City: All are invited to remain after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday at Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road, for Social Hour hosted by Amy Stone.
Shenkel UCC
North Coventry: The next Congregational Meeting will be held immediately following The Gathering service on Sunday at Shenkel United Church of Christ, 1580 Shenkel Road. The purpose of this meeting is the election of Consistory officers and Board of Christian Education members. All members should make an effort to attend.
East Vincent UCC
Spring City: It will be Supply Pastor Jim Roth’s last Sunday at East Vincent United Church of Christ, 282 Hill Church Road, with worship at 9 a.m.