Church news

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 45 N. READING AVE., BOYERTOWN Sundays:

open for inperson worship at 9:30 a.m. Livestreamed worship continues on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Vacation Bible School June 13 to 17, registration open on our website.

Free Drive-Thru Take-out Meal: every Saturday from 4:30to 5:30p.m. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website or call the office.

ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN

CHURCH, ROUTE 73 AND NEIFFER ROAD, OBELISK May 22:

Pastor Barbara Pence will conduct 8 a.m. Holy Communion service in the church and Irene Sassaman will conduct the 10:15a.m. service in the church. All are welcome. Masks are optional for those who are vaccinated. We require all church service attendees to wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet if not vaccinated. Please do not attend services if you feel sick. Weekly services are also offered online via the St. Luke’s Obelisk YouTube Channel.

ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 35 WILSON AVE., GILBERTSVILLE

May 22: We look forward to a message from one of our St. Luke members, Kathy Billger, who will also lead the worship service as we celebrate the sixth Sunday of Easter. Connie Hukari is lector. The gospel lesson for the day is John 14:23-29, “the Father will send the Holy Spirit. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Following worship: all are invited to go across the street to our former building. Self-guided tours will be available. This will be followed by snacks in the current building. This is being done in accordance with our 100th Anniversary Celebration.

We continue to take precautions: all services will be livestreamed, listen on 91.3FM or watch as we livestream at stlukegilbertsville.org.

Community Clothing Rack: open May 25for shoppers and June 1for donations, from 1to 4 p.m. Masks and physical distancing are required. Enter through far door — sanitize hands. Four clients will enter with a 20 minute shopping time limit.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 222 NIANTIC ROAD, BARTO

May 22: Rev. Matthew Finney will lead worship and present the sermon at the 9 a.m. worship service on this Sixth Sunday of Easter. At the 9a.m. service worship helpers will be open — acolyte; Denise Hoffman — lector; open — Assisting Minister and our Greeter/Usher is Ginnie Wilkinson. Altar Guild this morning will be Kay and Jim Barr and Counting Team is “D”. Prior to the worship service, Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30 in the Welcome Center and then again after worship at 10:15a.m. Adult Sunday School will be held in the parlor following the worship service at 10:15a.m. The Confirmation class will meet in room E for class at 10:15 a.m.

May 24: Church Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Welcome Center.

May 27: Pastor Matt’s office hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GOOD SHEPHERD UCC, 35 W. PHILADELPHIA AVE., BOYERTOWN

May 22: Pastor Matthew Hoover will deliver the message at 7:45 and 10:20 a.m. services; all are welcome to join in person or online. Services and other resources can be found at www.gsuccboyertown.org. Connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/GoodShepherdUCCBoyertown/). Check our website regularly for our latest safety protocols and church information as well as inspirational messages from Pastor Matthew Hoover. We hope that here you may find peace in the midst of anxiety and a community that will pray for you and your needs.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1749 S. MAIN ST., BECHTELSVILLE May 22:

on the 6th Sunday of Easter join us for musical celebration during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. At 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and New Members Class. Services are livestreamed via Facebook.

May 23 and 24: 6:30 p.m. Scouts.

May 25: 6:30 p.m. TLC Stitchers.

May 26: 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Practice.

Summer Worship: Starting June 5, we will return to 9 a.m. Worship Service. There will be no Contemporary Worship Service or Sunday School during June, July and August.

June 5: Graduate Recognition Sunday will be celebrated. Call the church office and let us know of any members, friends, or loved ones who are graduating from high school, college, graduate school, basic training or any other academic or career training program.

God’s Wonder Lab Vacation Bible School: will be held July 25 to 29.

Social Ministry of Trinity Sundaes for Childhood Cancer: $5 per Sundae (not edible) to wear with a surprise inside available every Sunday in May or until sold out. Also yellow cancer ribbons to pin on your clothing for $2. Monetary donations greatly appreciated also.

Thrivent T-Shirts: assortment of Thrivent T-Shirts in all different sizes and designs are on the table in the Parish Hall.

Scout Troop 511 Hoagies: sales will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Place orders on the 2nd Tuesday. $5.50 each for 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, see Kitty Isett. Pick up will be at the old store. No hoagie sales during June, July and August.

WAWA Hoagie Coupons: Available 1st Sunday of the month at the Scrip Table and in the church office Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $4. This project benefits the Social Ministry.

PJ Project: donate gently used or new pajamas or sweatpants for children and adults all sizes male and female. Place in box in the Narthex.

In Ian’s Boots: donate used sporting equipment for needy children and youth development programs both here and around the world.