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St. Luke Lutheran
Gilbertsville — Bible Study for Adults will be held at 8:30, a.m. Sunday in the Green Room. This group meets to discuss the lectionary readings of the day. Come to ponder. Come to discuss. Come to listen. Come to learn. The worship service begins at 9:30, a.m. Communion will be celebrated. Welcome to our guest organist, Linc Noecker. Vacation Bible School begins Sunday evening at 6:30. It’s going to be a wonderful week of learning, listening, and having fun. Bible School concludes on Thursday evening with the ever popular slip and slide, and a congregational picnic in the pavilion. Welcome to St. Luke Knolls residents who join in our fun. The Community Clothing Rack will be open from 9, a.m. – noon for shoppers. St. Luke Church is located at 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525.
Coventryville UMC
Pottstown — Coventryville United Methodist Church - Sunday, July 7th, is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Services are at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11:00 AM (traditional) with nursery care starting at 9:30 AM. The church is located at 1521 Old Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465
Bethel Community
Pottstown — On Sunday at 10:30 AM, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated and it’s “Love God, Love People Pray Together Sunday” with the Praise Power Choir and Sister Barbara Henley rendering special music. On Monday at 11:00 AM, Pastor Ross will facilitate an important meeting with the leaders and volunteers of the BCCP Food Ministry. Community Bible Study on Thursday, July 11 in the Library. Enter near Playground! Bethel Community Church of Pottstown is located at 575 N. Keim St.
Cedarville UMC
North Coventry — Join us for a ROARing good time learning, playing and having fun at Vacation Bible School held July 8 to 12 from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 4 years through fifth grade. Register online at www.cedarvilleumc. org under the Kids and Teens tab. Used Clothing Collection Bins are now at the church for A & E Clothing Corporation who processes the collected clothing and offers it around the world at minimal costs to those in need through their association with the Retired Peace Officers Charity Organization.
Shepherd of the Hills
Bechtelsville — Holy Communion will be celebrated at morning worship services on Sunday. The Preschool Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Council of Elders and the Logistics Ministry will both meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. AA groups meet at the church on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Al Anon meets in the church on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Shepherd of the Hills Church is located at 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville.
Brownback’s UCC
Spring City — All are welcome to remain after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday at Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road, for Social Hour in Fellowship Hall hosted by Linda Bauer.
Trinity UCC
Pottstown — Members and friends of Trinity UCC, Pottstown, will gather at Friendly’s Restaurant on Tuesday, July 9, from 4 to 9 PM for a fundraiser. Proceeds from the evening will be used to support Youth Mission Week at the church. Come out and join this friendly evening at Friendly’s on Shoemaker Road off Rt. 100. Morning worship begins at 9:30 AM this Sunday with light refreshments to follow. Trinity will also host a free meal on Tuesday at 5 PM for the community.
Zion’s UCC
Pottstown — Rev. Austin Chinault will conduct first Sunday communion at 10:15 am. The prelude reading will be “What America is to Me” by Earl Boehmer. Richard Adinolfi will perform a vocal solo and Jim Miller will offer a trumpet solo of “God Bless America.” Laura Clattenburg has set up a Facebook page so visit and like at https://www.facebook. com/zionsucc/ Sunday School for adults is at 9 a.m. throughout the summer. This year’s Summer Ingathering has been designated for the 250th Anniversary Celebration at Zion’s.
Christ Lutheran Church
Barto — We invite you to worship with us on this Fourth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, July 7, at our 9:00 a.m. Bridge Pastor, Pastor Ann Baly, will lead the congregation in a Holy Communion worship service, present the sermon as well as the Children’s Sermon for the morning. On Tuesday, July 9 beginning at 10:00 a.m., there will be quilt tying in room H followed by the Lutheran Ladies Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Jenn & Jessie’s, Rte. 73 just outside of Oley. Then at 7:00 p.m. that evening, the Cemetery Board will meet in room H followed by the Finance Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. in room B. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally. www.christniantic.com
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Pottstown — The Rev. Kenneth S. Nelson will be the guest pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow Street, Pottstown at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. In celebration of Independence Day weekend, worship services will include the pledges to the American and Christian Flags and singing of patriotic hymns. Guest Soloists will be Melinda Deamer, Luisa Mann, and Tiffany Hofer. Members of the Parish Life Committee will serve Patriotic decorated pastries and beverages in the church parlor following both worship services.
Butter Valley Community Church
Bally — Outdoor Concert (Heaven 4 Shore — Southern Gospel Quartet) at Butter Valley Community Church, 2600 Old Route 100, Bally, July 14, 7:00–8:00 PM Rain or shine. Freewill offering to support missions. 610-845-2429 or www.buttervalleycc. org
Calvary UCC
Barto — Join us on Sunday, July 7, for morning Fellowship at 8:30 am and Worship at 9:15 am which will be led by Pastor Linda Kozlowski. Molly Faust will be our guest soloist and sharing her musical talents with us during worship. VBS Camp will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 am to 3 pm. Registrations are now being accepted and forms can be found on our website, by emailing calvaryucc@gmail. com or calling 610652-5023. This year our theme is “Finding Jesus” (a fishy theme). The church is located at 1231 Route 100 about a 2 miles south of Bally. The church website is www.calvaryuccbarto. org
First Baptist Church
Pottstown — First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) at Charlotte at King Street. Worship service at 10:00 am. www.f bcpottstown.net - 610-326-2273. Rev. Dr. Marcia Bailey, Acting Pastor. On Sunday, July 7, you are invited to our Outdoor Worship service as we gather in the courtyard on King St, weather permitting. All are welcome.
Bally Mennonite
Bally — Vacation Bible School at Bally Mennonite Church, Route 100, will be held July 8 to 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages 4 through grade 5. This year we will discover that neighbors are more than the people who live next door. The series is from Menno Media. There is no cost to attend however the children will have the opportunity to give toward a giving project. Visit the website at www.ballymc.org to download a registration form, one per child, and email it to churchoffice@ballymc.org to be registered. For questions, call the church office at 610-845-7780.
St. James Lutheran
Limerick — Registrations are open for Vacation Bible School which will be held July 8 to 11 at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road. Preschool starts at 9:30 a.m. and kindergarten to fourth grade starts at 6:30 p.m. Go to stjameslimerick.org/ vbs2019 to register. All are welcome.
Christ Lutheran
Oley — Christ Lutheran Church, 325 Covered Bridge Rd., Oley PA.19547, is holding a Pig Roast Fundraiser on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $9. Pig Roast to Go includes: Pulled pork, baked potato, baked beans, roll/butter. applesauce or pepper cabbage. Call the church office to order tickets 610-689-5424 Please leave a message with your name and # of tickets to guarantee your meal to go.
Mount Carmel UMC
St. Peters — Volunteers from Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 2203 Harmonyville Road, will meet in St. Peters today for the “Good Works Program” an organization that helps those in need of home repairs. For more information please call the church at 610-469-9151. Refreshments will be served after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday. Everyone is welcome.