Area congregations schedule services, events

Higher Ground Church

Pottstown — Higher Ground Church is hosting a Free Book Bag, School Supply and Sneaker Giveaway on Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at noon. The church is located at 1126 South St., Pottstown PA 19464. Lunch is also being served. Call the church office at 610-9703938 with any questions.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown — Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., has placed a “Community Prayer Wall” on its front lawn. All are invited to stop by, write your prayer(s) on the paper provided in the box, place the paper in a plastic bag, and attach it to the wall. Every Saturday, we will empty the wall and read your prayers during our 9:30 AM worship service on Sunday morning. Our congregation is looking forward to praying for you. All are welcome to join us.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran

Boyertown — St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Sunday 8:00 am worship will be held in the Lower Level. Our children’s musical, “In the Big Inning,” will be performed in place of the 9:30 am worship service and will be held in the Sanctuary. The public is invited for this special program involving the youth of our community. Sunday is the last day to drop off your donations for Preston’s Pantry, benefiting the Boyertown Multi Service food pantry.

Cedarville UMC

North Coventry— Tomorrow Re-Creation, America’s Ambassadors to Hospitalized Veterans, will offer its sacred performance at 10 am, followed by the church picnic. Another performance will follow at 7 PM with “Color Me America” highlighting the most popular American songs of all time in honor of America’s hospitalized veterans and troops! All welcome at the performances and picnic. Wednesday CedarSowerz meet at 9:00 in room 101; Knitting & Crocheting (Chicks with Sticks and a Rooster) meet at 10:00 in room 105. The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will meet Thursday at 7:00 amat the IceHouse Deli.

First Baptist Church

Pottstown— First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) Charlotte at King Street, Pottstown. Worship service at 10:00 am. www.fbcpottstown.net - 610-326-2273. Rev. Dr. Marcia Bailey, Acting Pastor. Please join us for Worship this Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10:00 am when we will hear from Joel Dugan. We are fully inclusive, community friendly and mission based.

Bethel Community Church

Pottstown — Saturday starting at 10:30 AM, Bethel Community Church of Pottstown will be accepting Backpacks and School Supplies in support of upcoming School Supply GiveAway. Those interested in supporting this Mission’s Ministry Project can also call the Church at 610-3261700 to arrange a convenient drop-off day/time. On Sunday at 10:30 AM, BCCP will continue its “Love God, Love People” focus with a “Joint Service” with Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church with their Pastor, Rev. Lamond Kinnibrew delivering themorningmessage. BCCP Praise Power Choir will be singing. Community Bible Study on Thursday at 12:00 Noon in the Library. Enter near Playground. Applications are being accepted for the BCCP Food Pantry and formore information, please call the Church (610-3261700). BCCP returns to “The NationalMuseumof African AmericanHistory& Culture (Washington, DC) in September. For more information, please call the Church Office at 610-326-1700.

Coventryville UMC

Pottstown — Coventryville United Methodist Church - Sunday, Aug. 18, is the Tenth 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

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville — The worship service begins at 9:30, a.m. Communionwill be celebrated on this 10th Sunday after Pentecost. Welcome to our guest organist, PatNyce. The Senior Breakfast will be heldWednesdaymorning at 8:00. Please come join in the fun, food, and fellowship at Saville’s Restaurant. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers on Wednesday from 9, a.m. until noon. St. Luke Lutheran is located at 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

Pottstown— St. Peter’sLutheran Church, 564Glasgow St., Pottstown, will celebrate the Tenth Sunday of Pentecost with Holy Communion Worship Services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. SpecialMusicwill be provided at both services by the “Monkey Bizzness Band” withMonte Deamer - Lead Guitar; Mike Gregos - Rhythm Guitar; Tim Hums - Bass Guitar; Don Platzer - Drums; and Backup Singers - Melinda Deamer and PennyHums. Their spiritual arrangementswill be “Spirit in the Sky” and “I Saw the Light.” New Members, JessicaR.& RaymondD. Gilbert and daughter Olivia will be received into St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Christian family during the 10:30 a.m. worship Service. Peaches and Cake will be served in the parlor by members of the Parish Life Committee immediately following both worship services. The Seniors Luncheon will be at Shorty’s Sunflower Cafe, N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. The Community GardenNutritional Meeting will be on Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall.

St. Luke’s Lutheran

Obelisk— The Praise Service, led by the praise band Messenger, will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 9:15 a.m. Praise Service at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk. Members participating in the 9:15 a.m. service are: David Rose, Head Usher; Joyce Brothers, Spencer Brothers, Greeters; Carrie Huffman, Lauren Huffman, Ushers; and Smoky Panepinto, Reader. Saint Luke’s website is www.stlukeslutheran.church

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown — Rev. Austin Chinault returns to the pulpit Sunday at the 10:15 amworship service at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut Streets. Hewill also lead the 9:00 am Adult Sunday School Class. The congregation will be supporting Helping Hands that reunites unaccompanied youth from Central America with family that already resides in the USA. Bethany Children’s Home, Womelsdorf provides them with a safe place to live and grow until they are reunited with their families. Members will purchase items on a wish list for boys and girls 5-14 years to be delivered to Bethany. Handbells will return to practice at 6:30 pm Wednesday August 21. The choir will also return at 7:30 pm. Both are under the direction of Minister of Music Keith Clattenburg. Zion’s volunteers will prepare and serve the communitymeal at Emmanuel Lutheran Friday, Aug. 23 at noon.

St. James Lutheran

Limerick — Members of St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, Limerick, delivered 461 backpacks to 18 local schools throughout the week. This activity was part of “Operation Smart Start” which was sponsored by families of the church.

Butter Valley Community Church

Bally — Outdoor Concert (Harmenaires Revival— Southern & Country Gospel) at Butter Valley Community Church, 2600 Old Route 100, Bally, August 25, 7:00– 8:00 PMRain or shine. Free will offering to supportmissions. 610-845-2429 orwww. buttervalleycc.org

Christ Lutheran Church

Barto — We invite you to worship with us on this the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, Aug. 18, at our morning worship service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Ann Baly, Bridge Pastor, will be leading the congregation in a service of Holy Communion. She will present the sermon as well as the Children’s Sermon for the morning. Confirmation, Sunday School for all ages and Adult Sunday School has commenced until the fall. Those ministering at this service are: Acolyte; OPEN, Lector: Diane Houck, Communion Assist; Pat Moser, Assisting Minister: Kathy Bittner, and Ushers/Greeter; Bruce Houck and Linda Quinn. The Grief Group lunch at the Americana Diner will be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 11 AM. If you are grieving, you arewelcome to join us. Later that evening at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Quilt Tying event at the church in room H. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally. Visit the church’s website at www. christniantic.com

First UCC

Royersford — First UCC, 367Washington St., Royersford - Summer Worship at 9:30 am with Pastor Lauren Cain. Join us for Blessing of the Animals.

Mount CarmelUMC

St. Peters — A Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held at 8 until 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 17, Saturday at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 2203 Harmonyville Road. The agenda will be prayer, breakfast, Bible Trivia, devotional and topic for discussion. For more information please contact MikeNester at 484-716-1630. Refreshments are served after the 10 a.m. on Sunday.

Peace in Zion Church

Zieglerville — The Annual Pulled Pork Fundraiser Drive-Thru will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, from 3-6 p.m. at Peace in Zion Church, 204 Big Road/Rt. 73, Zieglerville, PA 19492, to support the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry in Collegeville. Event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $10 per meal; first come, first served the day of the event. Questions? Contact Rhea at 610- 3049836.

NewGoshenhoppen UCC

East Greenville — New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ 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.