CHURCH NEWS IN BRIEF

Bethel Community

Pottstown — Today at 10:30 AM, the Sisters in Spirit Women’s Ministry will meet in the Community Room. Starting at 10:30 AM, BCCP will be accepting Backpacks and School Supplies in support of their upcoming School Supply Give-Away. Those interested can also call the Church at 610-326-1700 to arrange convenient drop-off. On Sunday at 10:30 AM, , BCCP will continue its “Love God, Love People” focus with the Reverend Lori Hutchinson delivering the Morning message. Community Bible Study on Thursday, Aug. 1, in the Library. Enter near Playground. Applications are being accepted for the BCCP Food Pantry and for more information, please call the Church (610-326-1700). Church is located at 575 North Keim Street in Pottstown.

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville — The worship service begins at 9:30, a.m. Communion will be celebrated on this seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Welcome to our guest organist, Linc Noecker. The St. Luke Softball team will play Sunday evening at Douglass Park. Game time is 5:00 p.m. The Evangelism Committee will meet at 9:00, a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. The Community Clothing Rack will be CLOSED on Wednesday, as it is the fifth Wednesday of the month. Finance Committee will meet Thursday night at 7:00, p.m. St. Luke Church is located at 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

Cedarville UMC

North Coventry — Join us for Traditional Services in the Sanctuary at 8:00 and 11:00 am (with Kidz Worship K thru 6th grade dismissed from 11:00 service) or 9:30 Contemporary in the FLC (with Sunday School for Age 4 thru 6th Grade dismissed from the service). There will be a Live Nativity planning meeting at 12:15 Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Wednesday CedarSowerz meet at 9:00 in room 101; Knitting & Crocheting (Chicks with Sticks and a Rooster) meet at 10:00 in room 105. All welcome. The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will meet Thursday at 7:00 am at the Ice House Deli. The collection item of the month for the Pottstown Cluster is dish soap and spaghetti sauce.

Shepherd of the Hills

Bechtelsville — The Easton mission team will return on Saturday. Participants will share about their experience at Sunday services. Worship Teams will hold a planning meeting at noon Sunday. 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.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown — Pastor Nichole Jackson will return from vacation to Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover Street, for the seventh Sunday after Pentecost. The “hour of prayer” scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled due to the summer heat. Worship this Sunday begins at 9:30 AM and will include a children’s sermon. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served following the service.

Coventryville UMC

Pottstown — Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road. Our Thrift Shop will be open Saturday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Sunday, July 28th, is the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Services are at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11:00 AM (traditional) with nursery care starting at 9:30 AM. Worship will be based on the Lord’s Prayer. Pastor Will’s message will be “The Perfect Prayer” formed from Luke 11:1-13.

Christ Lutheran Church

Barto — We invite you to worship with us on this Seventh Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at our morning worship service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Bridge Pastor Pastor Ann Baly, will lead the congregation in the Holy Communion worship service, will present the sermon for the morning. Kathy Watts will present the Children’s Sermon. Confirmation, Sunday School for all ages and Adult Sunday School has commenced until the fall. Those ministering at this service are: Acolyte; OPEN, Lector: Sue Hoffman, Assisting Minister: Kathy Watts, Communion Assist; Sue Hoffman and Ushers/Greeter; Norm Hoffman and Mike Appold. The Grief Group will meet on Friday, August 2 at 11 a.m. and topic of discussion will be: Faith and Prayer. Anyone who is grieving is welcome to this gathering. 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

Pottstown — We thank The Rev. Dr. Kenneth S. Nelson for being our guest pastor for this Sunday, the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost and for the past three Sundays at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow Street, Pottstown, at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Guest Soloist will be Adeline Kerr. The 4-H Summer Community Garden Club Meeting will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Calvary UCC

Barto — Join us on Sunday, July 28, for morning Fellowship at 8:30 am and Worship at 9:15 am which will be led by Pastor Linda. 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 610-652-5023. The church is located at 1231 Route 100 about a 2 miles south of Bally. www.calvaryuccbarto.org

First Baptist Church

Pottstown — First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) at Charlotte at King Street. Please join us for Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 28, as we welcome guest pastor Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy. Also save the date for our Community Summer Fest on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 1-4 p.m. on the corner of King St and Charlotte St. A free, fun-filled afternoon for the entire family, rain or shine! www. fbcpottstown.net

Butter Valley Community Church

Bally — Outdoor Concert (Crow Hill Band — Bluegrass Gospel) at Butter Valley Community Church, 2600 Old Route 100, Bally, Aug. 11, 7:00–8:00 PM Rain or shine. Free will offering to support missions. 610-845-2429 or www. buttervalleycc.org

St. Luke’s Lutheran

Obelisk — The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion Service at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk. Members participating in the 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion Service: Mike Way, Head Usher; Eve Gehringer, Madison Gehringer, Greeters; Lance Breidor, Mike Way, Ushers; Lucas Famous, Acolyte; and Smoky Panepinto, Assisting Minister. Saint Luke’s website is www. stlukeslutheran.church

First UCC

Royersford — First UCC, 367 Washington St., Royersford - Summer Worship at 9:30 am in the Social Hall with Pastor Lauren Cain, Supply and the youth leading worship. Holy communion.

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown — Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets, welcomes all to the 10:15 am worship service led by Rev. Austin Chinault. Special music will be “The Lord’s Prayer” sung by Laura Clattenburg. Adult discussion class led by the pastor will meet at 9:00 am. The pantry item for the Cluster for July is 31 house cleaning buckets and for August it is 31 silverware sets for 8. Remember them as you shop. Wednesday is a busy day at Zion’s with the very busy Wednesday Crew in the morning and the Quilters later. For fun, there is Pizza and Ping Pong at 5:30 pm for young and old.

New Goshenhoppen UCC

East Greenville — New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville, is sponsoring its 9th annual Allentown Band Concert and Park Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 31, in New Goshenhoppen Park, Third Street, East Greenville. An Ala Carte Menu will be offered from 4 to 8 p.m. in the dining hall including homemade Turkey BBQ, Baked Beans, Pickled Cabbage, Tomato Salad, Applesauce and homemade desserts. Hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, Ice Cream and beverages will also be available in the refreshment stand. “Piano in the Park” will be held at 3:15 p.m. featuring the Grace Notes Piano Studio students of instructor, Susan Royer then the famous Allentown Band will play its 9th consecutive concert from 5:15 until 8:00 p.m. Call 215-679-2041 for more information.