Church news
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 45 N. READING AVE., BOYERTOWN
Sundays: Join us for worship at 9:30 a.m. and livestreamed on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30a.m. 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.
GOOD SHEPHERD UCC, 35 W. PHILADELPHIA AVE., BOYERTOWN
Feb. 5: Randy Schlegel will deliver the message at 9:30a.m.; join us in person or online. All are welcome. Christrian Journeys will be held at 7 p.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 your prayer requests or any other requests.
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 35 WILSON AVE., GILBERTSVILLE
Feb. 5: Interim pastor, Susie Folks, will lead us in worship, and Pat Hallman will serve as lector as we celebrate the 5th Sunday after Epiphany at our 9:30a.m. service. Communion will be celebrated. The gospel lesson for the day is Matthew 5: 13-20, where the teaching of Christ: salt and light, will be shared.
We continue to take precautions: all services are livestreamed, listen on 91.3FM or watch as we livestream at stlukegilbertsville.org.
Community Clothing Rack: open for shoppers on Feb. 8, 15and 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.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 222 NIANTIC ROAD, BARTO
Feb. 5: The 9a.m. worship service with Holy Communion will be led by Rev. Matthew Finney who will also be presenting the sermon on this the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30 and 10:00a.m. on this morning in the Welcome Center. The Adult Sunday School class will gather in the parlor at 10:00a.m. Assistants for the morning worship are Acolyte — open; Lector — Diane Houck; Assisting Minister — Denise Hoffman; Communion Assist — open and Greeter/ Usher — Gerry Flicker. Altar guild will be Shirley Deery and Sue Bendinsky and Counting team is Team A. Pastor Matt Finney’s office hours will be Friday, Feb. 10from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Feb. 6: The Property Committee will meet at 7p.m. in the Welcome Center.
Feb. 8: The Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30p.m. followed by the Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30p.m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1749 S. MAIN ST., BECHTELSVILLE
Feb. 5: Scout Sunday 8a.m. Contemporary Worship Service with Communion, 9:15a.m. Sunday School, 10:30a.m. Worship Service with Communion on the 5th 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 69, at WFMZ.com and www.trinitybech.com.
6:30p.m. Scouts. 6:30p.m. TLC Stitchers. Feb. 9: 6:30p.m. Senior Choir Practice.
Feb. 19: annual Talent Show and Cook Off at 4p.m. As always, we will have a variety of entertainment.
Free Will Offering: received the 3rd Sunday of every month for various organizations. The next Free Will Offering will be Feb. 19for In Ian’s Boots.
WAWA Hoagie Coupons: Available 1st Sunday of the month at the Scrip Table and in the church office Monday to Thursday, 9a.m. to 2p.m. Tickets are $4. This project benefits the Social Ministry.
Scout Troop 511Hoagies: The 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.