Area congregations schedule special services and events Calvary UCC Huff’s Church
Holy Trinity Orthodox
Pottstown: An Ethnic Foods Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon today at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Mervine St. Included are pierogi, stuffed cabbage (holupki), halushki (buttered noodles). Take-out only. Barto: Register now for a fun-filled one-day Vacation Bible School camp on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include Dr. Seuss stories and their Gospel lessons, crafts, activities, games, snacks treats and lunch. The Mission Project this year will be Learning and Sharing. Back-to-school items will be collected to help fill school bags for the Boyertown Multi Service Collection and asking that everyone who registers bring one new book for donation to the Boyertown Library. Registration forms can be found on our website www. calvaryuccbarto.org. Hereford: Huff’s Church Picnic sponsored by the Ladies Aid will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Huff’s Church, 540 Conrad Road. Food and Bake Sale after 4 p.m., rain or shine. Music-Majestic’s 5 to 8 p.m. Free children’s activities and games (10 and under) 5 to 6 p.m. For safety and enjoyment of all, please leave animals at home other than service animals.
Christ Lutheran
Barto: Bridge Pastor David Penman, will be preaching during the 9 a.m. service on Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road.
First Presbyterian
Pottstown: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism will be celebrated during the 9;30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.
Victory Christian
Pottstown: Vacation Bible School starts Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Victory Christian Life Center, 28-30 N. Washington St., for all kids ages 5 through 12. Dinner will be served, crafts, music and dancing, games and lots more fun! Register at the door Monday at 5:30 p.m. or call 484-941-09693 or email: marie_traylor@comcast.net.
Centennial Lutheran
Kimberton: During the education hour on Sunday, July 29, and Sunday, Aug. 26, at Centennial Lutheran Church, 1330 Hares Hill Road, the topic will be a discussion of the forthcoming ELCA social statement on “Women and Social Justice.” Feedback from this discussion will be forwarded to the ELCA as they prepare their formal statement on this issue.
St. James Lutheran
Limerick: Youth who attended the National Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas, will lead Sunday’s worship services. A presentation of the week’s activities in Houston will be included. Donations continue to be accepted for “Operation Smart Start” which provides backpacks for area school children.
St. Luke Lutheran
Gilbertsville: “Bread Sundays” will be from Sunday until Sept. 2 at the 9:30 a.m. worship service at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35 Wilson Ave. Each week the Gospel focus is on Jesus as the Bread of Life, and featuring a liturgy with energetic and rhythmic world music. Our table will be spread with local wine and real bread. The Community Clothing Rack will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday for donations.
Shepherd of the Hills
Bechtelsville: The musical group, Behold the Beloved, will be guest worship leaders at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road. Zachary Rath of Troop #291 received his Eagle Scout award at the church on July 15.
St. Peter’s Lutheran
Pottstown: The Reverend Dr. Edward Neiderheiser is welcomed as guest pastor on Sunday for the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St. An instrumental duet will be played by Katlyn Levengood, saxophone, and Sandra Levengood, piano.
First UCC
Royersford: Easter in July is being celebrated on Sunday during worship in the Social Hall at First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St. Kathy Bieski will be playing the piano. Personal care items are still being collected for Project Outreach.
Brownback’s UCC
Spring City: Vacation Bible School participants will be providing special music during the 10 a.m. worship on Sunday at Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road. All are welcome to remain after worship for Social Hour in Fellowship Hall.
Bethel Community
Pottstown: Today at 10:30 AM, BCCP Sisters in Spirit Women’s Ministry will meet in the Community Room at 10:30 a.m. today at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 N. Keim St. The guest speaker will be Kellie Miles, founder of Virtuous Woman Queens Lair. All women of the church and Pottstown are invited. It’s Evangelism/Outreach Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday with the Praise Power Choir singing. “Free Dishes” will once again be available to all in attendance. Summer Revival will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday for three nights with the Reverend LoVelle McMichael, pastor of Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Greensboro, N.C. All are welcome.
Zion’s UCC
Pottstown: Robert Witmyer will perform the special music at the 10:15 a.m. worship service on Sunday at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets. His vocal solo will be “The Lord’s Prayer” with accompaniment by Rev. Mary Etta Mest. Pizza and Ping Pong will continue at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Coventryville UMC
Pottstown: The Thrift Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road. A church picnic will follow the 11 a.m. Worship Service on Sunday.
First Baptist
Pottstown: Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy will be guest speaker at the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday at First Baptist Church, Charlotte and King streets. Rev. Murphy is making her second visit to the church. She is the director of Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries for the American Baptist Home Mission Society and says that her previous roles as pastoral theologian, biomedical ethicist, chaplain, preacher and teacher were inspired by her inquisitive nature. All are welcome.