Church news
St. Luke’s LutheranChurch, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk
Nov. 14: The Rev. Christian McMullan will conduct the 8:00a.m. Holy Communion and 10:15a.m. worship services in the church. All are welcome. All church service attendees required to wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6feet. We will not be singing as we are accustomed to. Please do not attend services if you feel sick. Weekly services are also offered online via the St. Luke’s Obelisk YouTube Channel. It is our hope and prayer that everyone stays safe and well during these difficult times.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church,45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown Thanksgiving Eve worship service: Nov. 24at 7p.m. Sundays: We are open for inperson worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Registration required in advance on our website or by calling the office. Livestreamed worship continues on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30a.m. — register on our website.
Free Drive-Thru Take-Out Meal: every Saturday from 4:30to 5:30 p.m. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website or call the office and leave a message.
Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, Barto
Nov. 14: worship on this 26th Sunday after Pentecost with a worship service at 9a.m. Pastor Matthew Finney will be leading the congregation in the worship service and preaching the sermon. Immediately following the service the Fall Congregational Meeting will be held in the sanctuary to approve the 2022Budget and elect members for the 2022Council. Our assistant for the 9a.m. service will be Diane Houck and our Greeter/ Usher is Jim and Kay Barr. Altar Guild this morning will be Diane and Bruce Houck and Counting Team is “A”. Prior to the worship service, Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30in the Welcome Center and then after worship there will be Coffee & Conversation as well. The Adult Sunday School Bible Class will be held in the parlor after the Congregational Meeting. The Confirmation class will meet in social hall after the Congregational Meeting. As per the CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings and as discussed at last month’s Council meeting, it is recommended that parishioners wear a mask when entering the church, during worship and upon leaving.
Nov. 17: Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30p.m. followed by the
Senior Choir at 7:30p.m.
Nov. 19: Pastor Matt’s office hours will be from 10a.m. to 1p.m.
Good Shepherd UCC,35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown
Nov. 14: Pastor Matthew Hoover will deliver the message at 7:45 a.m. and 10:20a.m. services; all are welcome.Our services and other resources can be found at www. gsuccboyertown.org. We invite everyone to connect with us on our website or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/GoodShepherdUCCBoyertown/) for a variety of resources including worship and prayers. Check our website regularly for latest safety protocols and church information as well as inspirational messages.
St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville
Nov. 14: join us in the sanctuary for worship at 9:30a.m. on the 25th Sunday of Pentecost. We will honor our veterans. The sermon text for the day is Hebrews 10:19-25— The way to God opened through Christ’s death. (24) And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, (25) not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
We continue to take precautions: all services will be livestreamed, no matter where the service is held. Listen on 91.3FM or watch as we livestream at stlukegilbertsville.org. Community Clothing Rack:
Nov. 17and 24open for shoppers. Masks and physical distancing are required. Enter through far door — sanitize hands. Four clients will enter with a 20minute shopping time limit. Exit through hall door — again — sanitizing hands. Restrooms will not be available for client use.
Trinity Lutheran Church,1749 S. Main St., Bechtelsville
Nov. 14: 25th Sunday after Pentecost 9:15a.m. Sunday School, 10:30a.m. Worship Service.
Nov. 15 and 16: 6:30 p.m. Scouts.
Nov. 17: 6:30p.m. TLC Stitchers.
Nov. 18: 6:30 p.m. Sr. Choir Practice, 7:30p.m. Cantata Practice.
PJ Project: In conjunction with the Boyertown Area Multi-Service, they would like to create “Elf Bags” for needy families for Christmas Eve and are looking for our help to fill these bags. The items needed besides new Children’s Larger size pajamas (10⁄12 & 14⁄16), Adult Size pajamas for older children (Small-XL), Family games for older children (Card Games, Sorry, Monopoly, etc.), Monetary donation to purchase items needed, hot chocolate packets and microwave popcorn packet. Please bring your donation to the box in the Narthex.
Community Thanksgiving Eve Service: Nov. 24at 7p.m. at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally. Joint choirs from each congregation will sing. A Free Will Offering will be taken for the Boyertown Area MultiService
Fuel Fund. Donations of canned goods will be accepted for the Boyertown Area Multi-Service Food Pantry. Refreshments will be served following the service. Please come on out and give thanks with our brothers and sisters in Christ from other congregations.
Scout Troop 511 Hoagies: The sales will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Orders will have to be placed on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The price has increased to $5.50each. There is ham, turkey, Italian or cheese with lettuce, onion, tomato, sides hot peppers or sweet peppers, Italian or mayo packets. To volunteer and to order as a new person, call Kitty Isett at 610-473-0217. Pick up will be at the old store every month.
WAWA Hoagie Coupons: Available 1st Sunday of the month at the Scrip Table. Coupons are also available in the church office Monday through Thursday, 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $4. This project benefits the Social Ministry.
PJ Project: collecting gently used or new pajamas or sweatpants for children and adults. All sizes male/ female appreciated. Bring donation to the box in the Narthex.
In Ian’s Boots: is accepting used sporting equipment such as used cleats, balls, pads, guards, gently used shoes and boots to distribute to needy children and youth development programs both here and around the world.
Puzzles: an assortment of puzzles are on the coat rack in the Parish Hall and in the cabinet labeled “Puzzles” for you to borrow.