Announcements Church News
Ready.Set.READ! Program: Volunteers are needed to tutor 2nd grade students who need extra support with reading at Kutztown Elementary School and Greenwich-Lenhartsville Elementary School on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. during the 20222023 school year. No previous teaching experience is required. This opportunity is for anyone interested in volunteering weekly for one hour. Current background clearances are required and training provided. Contact Darby Wiekrykas at United Way 610-685-4574 or darbyw@uwberks.org. Strengthening Families Program 10-14: Free program for ages 10 to 14 runs seven weeks over Zoom on Tuesdays in October. Parent session at 6p.m. and family session at 7 p.m., ending by 8 p.m. Each week that a family completes both nights a $50 Giant gift card will be awarded. Families develop their core values and beliefs and strengthen positive communication skills, while parents learn to show love while setting limits. Youth learn valuable refusal skills and the importance of staying drug free to achieve the goals they set for themselves. To register and for more information visit https://cocaberks. org/program/sfp-10-14.
ZION’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 354 ZION CHURCH ROAD, SHOEMAKERSVILLE
Favorite (Bazaar) Foods Sale: drive-thru food sale 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Oct. 8hosted by Women of the ELCA at Zion’s Lutheran Church. Soup, BBQ and apple dumplings. Pre-order sales only. Payment and order due by Sept. 25. Checks payable to WELCA, mailed to Zion’s
Lutheran Church, 354 Zion Church Road, Shoemakersville. Information and order form at zionslutheran.org and Facebook page. Proceeds benefit Zion’s ministries and property needs.
HUFF’S UNION CHURCH, HEREFORD TOWNSHIP
Huff’s Union Church Oyster Pie Sale: Oct. 22 pick-up between 9 a.m. and noon. Cost is $8per pie. Orders are due by Oct. 9. Call Church Office at 610-8452626 to order.
ST. MARY CHURCH, 94 WALNUT ROAD, HAMBURG
Harvest Fest: Oct. 7from 4 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 8 from 12 to 9 p.m. Friday Flamin’ Dick & the Hotrods 6 to 9 and Saturday The Golden Tones Polka Band 1 to 4 p.m., Polka Mass 4:30 p.m. and The New Individuals Band 6 to 9 p.m. Homemade ethnic food, activities, entertainment and games for all ages, rock wall and bungee jump, hay rides, first responders, bingo, theme baskets, raffles, corn maze. Free admission, plenty of parking, no coolers. 610562-7657. http://www.stmaryhamburg.org or check us out on Facebook.
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, 529 ST. MICHAEL’S ROAD, HAMBURG
Indoor Flea Market & Soup Sale: Oct. 1 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. Order soup by Sept. 25 ($8 per quart) and pick up Oct. 1. Soups include Ham & Bean, Chicken Corn Noodle, Beef Vegetable, Italian Wedding. Call 610-488-1783 or email stmichaels529@gmail.com. Other food available day of Flea Market (dine in or carry out) includes egg sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, hamburger BBQ and sides.