Church news
CALVARY UCC, 1231 ROUTE 100, BARTO
Jan. 29 is The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany. Scriptures will be Micah 6:1-8& Matthew 5:1-12. Message will be “O How Blessed…!” Join on Facebook at www.facebook.com/calvaryuccbarto for a live stream of the worship service or via
Zoom by dialing from any phone, 1-646-558-8656, and entering the meeting ID 91380858414, passcode 848423.
Winter clothing drive: collecting (adult size large through 3xl) sweatshirts, coats with hoods, sweatpants, sleeping bags, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, new socks, winter hats, and gloves for the Ann Frances street outreach team to distribute to the homeless. Drop off at the lower double doors with a note “AFOF”.
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 45 N. READING AVE., BOYERTOWN
Sundays: Join us for worship at 9:30a.m. and livestreamed on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30a.m.
Free Drive-Thr 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.
GOOD SHEPHERD UCC, 35 W. PHILADELPHIA AVE., BOYERTOWN
Jan. 29: Brent Rothermel will deliver the message at 9:30a.m.; join us in person or online. 212th Annual Congregational Meeting at 10:30a.m., followed by luncheon. All are welcome. Christian Journeys at 7p.m. in the Chapel; all are welcome. Services and other resources can be found at www. gsuccboyertown.org. Connect with us on our website or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ GoodShepherdUCCBoyertown/).
Check our website regularly for our latest safety protocols and church information. Email our pastors with your prayer requests or any other requests.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 222 NIANTIC ROAD BARTO
Jan. 29: the 9a.m. service will be led by the youth and their leaders of the church and they will also be presenting the sermon for the morning during worship on this the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30and 10a.m. in the Welcome Center. The Adult Sunday School class will gather in the parlor at 10a.m. Assistants for the morning worship are youth. Altar guild will be Jamie Johns and Counting team is Team D. Pastor Matt Finney’s office hours will be Friday, Feb. 3from 10a.m. to 1 p.m.
Feb. 1: The Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30p.m. followed by the Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30 p.m.
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 35 WILSON AVE., GILBERTSVILLE
Jan. 29: Interim pastor, Susie Folks, will lead us in worship, and Kathy Billger will serve as lector as we celebrate the 4th Sunday after Epiphany at the 9:30a.m. service. Communion will be celebrated. The gospel lesson for the day is Matthew 5:1-12, where the teaching of Christ through the Beatitudes will be shared. The annual congregational meeting will be held following the worship service.
We continue to take precautions: listen on 91.3FM or watch as we livestream at stlukegilbertsville.org.
Community Clothing Rack: open for donations on Feb. 1and for shoppers on Feb. 8, 15, and 22 from 1to 4p.m. Masks and physical distancing are required. Enter through far door— sanitize hands. Four clients will enter with a 20 minute shopping time limit.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1749 S. MAIN ST., BECHTELSVILLE
Jan. 29: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30a.m. Worship Service on the 4th Sunday after Epiphany. Services are also livestreamed via Facebook. In the event of inclement winter weather, news of cancellations or postponements of church activities will be posted on Channel, at WFMZ.com and www.trinitybech.com. Free Will Offerings will be received the 3rd
Sunday of every month for various organizations. The next Free Will Offering will be Feb. 19for In Ian’s Boots.
Jan. 30 and 31: 6:30 p.m. Scouts.
Feb. 1: 6:30p.m. TLC Stitchers.
Feb. 2: 6:30p.m. Senior Choir Practice.
Feb. 12: annual Talent Show/ Cook Off will be held at 4p.m.
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 2p.m. Tickets are $4. This project benefits the Social Ministry.
Scout Troop 511 Hoagies: sales will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Place orders on the 2nd Tuesday. The price is $6each 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 every month.
In Ian’s Boots: donate used sporting equipment (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.