Area congregations schedule services, events

St. Paul’s UCC

Pottstown — St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, will be holding a “Souper Bowl” Soup and Hoagie Sale on Saturday, Feb. 1. Vegetable Beef, Chicken Corn, Ham & Bean, and Potato Soup will be sale for $6 per quart. Italian and Turkey Hoagies will be for sale for $7 each. Pick up time is from 9:30 10:30 a.m. At the 9:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Feb. 2, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and the Installation of the members of the 2020 Consistory.

First Presbyterian

Pottstown — First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St. Sunday School at 9:15 am, Worship at 10:30 am. This Sunday at First Presbyterian, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.

Brownback’s UCC

Spring City — Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road Join us this Sunday at 8:45 a.m. for our Adult Sunday School class and remain with us for our 10 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Mark Stryjak will be leading our Worship and preaching on A New Vision. Music will be provided today by our Chancel Choir. Following a Word for All Ages, all children up through Grade 6 are invited to Worship Play; a Nursery is available for all children up through age 3. Remain with us after our Service for our Special “Souper” Bowl themed Social Hour in Fellowship Hall. All things football, including wings, soft pretzels, etc. will be served and you will get a chance to vote for your favorite Super Bowl team. Simply bring in can(s) of soup to vote for your favorite team — one can equals one vote! All soup cans will then be donated to the Spring City

Food Pantry.

St. John’s UCC

Pottstown — Members of St. John’s UCC, 11 S. Price St., Pottstown are making preparations for Housing the Homeless during the month of February. Meals are needed for the first two weeks of the month. Signup is on bulletin board in main hallway. Food collection is ongoing for Operation 143 ... our shelves are nearly filled again! The Consistory will meet on Monday at 7:00 pm for the annual reorganizational meeting. Sunday School classes are available for all ages beginning at 9:15 AM with the worship service at 10:15 AM.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

Pottstown — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., Pottstown, will celebrate the 4th Sunday after Epiphany with Holy Communion Worship Services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Adult/Youth Bible Study Class meets from 9:30 a. m. to 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Smolik will continue the study of the video “The New Testament You Never Knew” with session #4 titled: The Resurrection of Jesus. St. Peter’s Church “Souper Bowl” ends Sunday. The congregation is asked bring in canned soup and food items to vote for their favorite team (KC Chiefs’ or SF 49ers) who will they think will win todays Super Bowl. The box with the most items “WINS.” All food items will delivered to the Pottstown Outreach Center, the Real Winners. On Monday, the Evangelism Committee will at 6:45 p.m. and the Capital Campaign Committee at 7:30 p.m. The Lutheran Church Women (LCW) will meet on Tuesday at 7 pm. The program will be a Chinese Auction and everyone is asked to bring an Auction prize. Devotions: Sherry Mann. Hostess: Joy Taglieber.

Bethel Community

Pottstown — Bethel

Community Church of Pottstown, 575 North Keim St. - Saturday at 1:00 PM, Pastor Ross and Bishop M. Edward Reid will facilitate a session with all Deaconess and Deacons are invited to attend. On Sunday at 9:15 AM, it’s Community Sunday School when the topic of discussion will be “Single-Minded Obedience” and every member and friend of BCCP are invited to attend. At 10:30 AM, it is the Deacons/Deaconess consecration with Bishop M. Edward Reid presiding. Community Bible Study on Thursday at 12:00 Noon in the Library. Enter near the playground and open to everyone. Applications being accepted for the BCCP Food Pantry and for more information, call the Church (610-3261700).

Cedarville UMC

North Coventry — All are welcome to our Services: 8:00 & 11:00 (Traditional), 9:30 (Contemporary) at Cedarville UMC, 1092 Laurelwood Road, Pottstown, PA. The BELIEVE Series sermon this week is, ACT: WHAT SHOULD I DO? – Total Surrender. CedarKidz (4 yrs - 2nd grade) are dismissed from the Contemporary Service along with CedarTweenz 3rd 6th grade). KidsWorship is held during the 11:00 Traditional Service (Kindergarten - 6th Grade). On Sunday, the Youth will prepare and deliver Super Bowl Hoagies as a fundraiser for their summer 2020 Mission trip and will attend a Super Bowl party at the Burkholder’s. Cedarville Nights Community Dinner will be held Wednesday 5:45 - 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center with a menu of Pork Sandwiches, parmesan potatoes, salad bar, dessert & beverages. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person or a family cap of $18.00. Wednesday CedarSowerz meet at 9:00 in room 101; Knitting & Crocheting (Men & Women) meet at 10:00 in room 105. All welcome. Join the Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, Thursday at 7:00 am at the Ice House Deli. There’s a new member class on Sunday, February 9, from 12:153:30 pm with light lunch and conversation. Register by calling the church office at 610-326-4173 or email Susan@cedarvilleumc.org

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville — Join us at 8:30 on Sunday mornings for our Adult Bible Study group to discuss the readings of the day. We’ll gather for worship at 9:30, a.m. On Sunday we’ll worship and celebrate the Presentation of our Lord. Communion will be celebrated. We also call this day Candlemas as we bless all of the candles in the church for the coming year. This is also Scout Sunday! We welcome scouts of our three scouting units — Cubs, Scouts and Venture Crew, to worship! JAM (Jesus and Me) will be held for children during the worship service, following the Time for Children. The Property Committee will meet Tuesday night at 6:30, and Worship and Music Committee will meet at 7:00, p.m. On Wednesday, Staff meeting will be held at 10:00, a.m., and the Community Clothing Rack will be open for donations from 1-4 p.m. Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30, and Senior Choir at 7:15, p.m. The church is located at 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville.

First UCC

Royersford — First UCC, 367 Washington St., Royersford - 10 am Sunday School for all ages 11 am Worship with Rev. Meagan McLeod, Guest Pastor., “Souper Bowl of Caring.” Church Women meet after worship.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown — Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., Confirmands and their mentors will meet Sunday at 8:30 AM for their first session at Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St.. Adult Sunday School will also meet at 8:30. Communion will be served at the 9:30 AM worship service. Light refreshments will be available following worship. Sign-up sheets for the Feb. 9 “Soup”er Soup Sunday will also be available after worship. We will be tasting 8 different soups and voting for our favorites. Prizes will be awarded for the 2 votegetters. Voting will be done with money. All monies raised will be used to purchase new bibles for use in the pews in the Sanctuary. All eaters are welcome.

St. Luke’s Lutheran

Obelisk — The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion and 10:15 a.m. worship services at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk. Members participating in the 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion service are: Kevin & Charlotte Christman, Greeters; and Joyce Brothers, Assisting Minister. Members participating in the 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion service are: David Rose, Head Usher; Dorothy Richard, Mike Way, Greeters; Gabriel Love, Acolyte; and Lori Dzumaga, Assisting Minister.

Christ Lutheran

Barto — We invite you to worship with us on this the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany on Sunday, Feb. 2, at our morning worship service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Ann Baly will lead the congregation in a Holy Communion worship service with the receiving of new members, and present the sermon for the morning. Before the worship service (8:30 a.m.) and then following the worship service (10:15 a.m.), you are invited to join in Coffee & Conversation in the Welcome Center. Confirmation will meet at 10:15 a.m. in room I. Adult Sunday School class will be held in the parlor at 10:15 a.m. Those ministering at this service are: Acolyte; Hunter Hoffman,

Lector: Heather Moser, Assisting Minister; Kathy Watts, Communion Assist; Sue Hoffman and Ushers/ Greeter; Dawn Hoffman and Ginnie Wilkinson. The Property committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the coat/ mail room. Mercy Ministry will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in room H. On Wednesday, Feb., 5, the Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Senior Choir at 7:30 p.m. The Girl Scouts will meet on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.

Coventryville UMC

South Coventry — Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road - Sunday’s services are at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11:00 AM (traditional) with Pastor Will Humes leading worship. Mid-week Bible Study is on Feb. 5, at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Drop-in attendees are welcome anytime to join in the discussions about St. Paul. On Thursday evenings at 7:30, our choir rehearsals are open to adults (16 & older) who love to sing. For more information, visit CoventryvilleUMC.org or call office at 610-469-9350.

First Baptist

Pottstown — First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) located at Charlotte and King sts. Rev. Dr. Marcia Bailey, Pastor. Join us this Sunday, Feb. 2, for worship at 10:00 am, and stay for Youth and Adult Learning Communities at 11:15 am. www.fbcpottstown.org

St. James Lutheran

Limerick — St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road. There will be one worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The Annual Congregational Meeting will follow the service. There will be a brief busi

ness meeting and a celebration of ministry. Refreshments will be provided. The Senior Fellowship of Limerick will meet at 11 a.m. on Monday.

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown — Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets will offer 1st Sunday Holy Communion at the 10:15 am worship service. The choir anthem is “Ubi Caritas” (where there is true charity God is present) by Bob Hurd. There will be a Congregational meeting following the 10:15 am service

to discuss the sale of the small parking lot across Chestnut Street. Zion’s will again participate in the Super Bowl of Caring Special Offering. Members will bring monetary donations and cans of chunky soup. All donations go to the Cluster. The Women’s Fellowship’s annual Cakeless Bake Sale begins Feb. 1 and continues through the month.

Tabor UMC

Upper Salford — Marketplace Prayer Ministry is the monthly prayer ministry located at a storefront location in the Shelly Square Shopping Center. In February it will be held on Friday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 8 pm. This month the theme will be Discovering God’s Love. The Rev. Lee Corpier will be presenting the message. The shopping center is located at the intersection of Shelly Road and Route 63. You can come when you wish and feel free to leave when you must. From 4 pm to 6:30 pm participants can visit our prayer stations (for all ages), pray alone or request a prayer team to pray with them. Quiet meditative music is provided during this time. Then a time of worship is offered at 6:30 pm followed by an opportunity for participants to receive prayer from prayer teams. Contact Rich Fetzer, Tabor United Methodist Church with any questions at 215 234 4852 or adminassistant@taborumc.org