Church news

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 222 NIANTIC ROAD, BARTO

Feb. 12: 9a.m. worship service will be led by Rev. Matthew Finney who will also be presenting the sermon for the morning on this the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Dedication of the new green paraments for the altar and pulpit donated in memory of Arlene Delp will be held during the service.

Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30 on this morning in the Welcome Center. The annual Congregational Meeting will be held immediately following the worship service in the sanctuary. All voting members are encouraged to attend. The Adult Sunday School class will not meet on this morning. Confirmation Class will meet in room I after the meeting concludes. Assistants for the morning worship are Acolyte — open;

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Lector — Bob Heydt; Assisting Minister — open; and Greeters/Ushers — Lisa and Bob Heydt. Altar Guild is Shirley Deery and Sue Bendinsky and the Counting team is Team A for the month of February. Pastor Matt Finney’s office hours will be Friday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Feb. 14: The March Niantic News newsletter articles are due into the office by Feb. 14. Quilt tying will be held at 9:30a.m. in the social hall. The ladies will meet in the parking lot at 11:30a.m. to carpool to their luncheon destination of Argento’s in Boyertown for a noon lunch.

Feb. 15: The Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30p.m. followed by the Senior Choir rehearsing at 7:30p.m.

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

Feb. 12: Glenn Werstler will deliver the message at 9:30a.m.; join us in person or online. 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.

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

Feb. 12: Join us for worship Sundays at 9:30a.m. and livestreamed on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.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.

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

Feb. 12: Interim pastor, Susie Folks, will lead us in worship, and Ron Ball will serve as lector at our 9:30a.m. service as we celebrate the 6th Sunday after Epiphany. Communion will be celebrated. The gospel lesson for the day is Matthew 5: 21-37, where the teaching of Christ: forgiveness, 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. 15and 22from 1to 4p.m. Masks and physical distancing are required. Enter through far door — sanitize hands. Four clients will enter — with a 20minute shopping time limit.

ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3206 BIG ROAD,

ZEIGLERVILLE

Feb. 12: Vicar Amy Smith will lead the 8a.m. Holy Communion service and 10:15a.m. worship service. Masks are optional for those who are vaccinated, although they are recommended. We require all church service attendees to wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6feet 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.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1749 S. MAIN STREET, BECHTELSVILLE

Feb. 12: 9:15a.m. Sunday School, 10:30a.m. Worship Service on the 6th Sunday after the 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.

Feb. 13 and 14: 6:30 p.m. Scouts

Feb. 14: 7p.m. Church Council Meeting.

Feb. 15: 6:30 p.m. TLC Stitchers.

Feb. 16: 6:30p.m. Senior Choir Practice.

Feb. 19: annual Talent Show and Cook Off at 4p.m. As always, it will be a lot of fun with great entertainment.

Free Will Offerings: received the 3rd Sunday of every month for various organizations. The next offering will be Feb. 19for In Ian’s Boots.

Feb. 22: Fastnaucht Social — Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. Join us at 6:15p.m. for fastnauchts and fellowship prior to the 7p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service.

Soup Supper: 6p.m. each Wednesday during Lent prior to the 7 p.m. Worship Service beginning March 1.

First Communion Classes: begin March 1at 6:15p.m. and will continue each Wednesday evening during Lent. Any young person 10years of age or older who has not yet received their first communion is eligible to participate in these classes. Please let Pastor Zaiser know if you are interested.

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) for needy children and youth development programs both here and around the world.