Area congregations schedule services, events

First Presbyterian

Pottstown — First Presbyterian will have its annual Rally Day at 9:15 on Sunday morning in its Fellowship Hall with the opportunity for all children and youth and their parents to meet with their Sunday School teachers for the year. The Sunday School teachers and youth advisers will be commissioned in worship, which takes place at 10:30. Sunday afternoon, from 4:00 to 7:00 the Deacons will host the annual church-wide picnic, with games inside and outside, and dinner inside at 5:30. Individuals and families are asked to bring a side dish to share. The Deacons will provide chicken, dessert, and beverages. As always, the picnic will end with a water balloon toss. The church is located at 750 N. Evans St., Pottstown, PA 19464

Calvary UCC

Barto — Flea market, craft show and bake sale, Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 AM to 1 PM, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. Space is available by contacting Becky Crist at 267-261-8509. Join us on Sunday mornings – 8:30 AM morning fellowship, 9:15 AM worship service.

Bethel Community Church

Pottstown — On Sunday at 10:30 AM, BCCP will continue its “Love God, Love People” focus with Pastor Ross delivering the Morning message. Important Meeting of BCCP Food Ministry will convene at 11:00 AM on Monday. BCCP will host the Pottstown Ministerium on Wednesday at 12:00 Noon and lunch will be served. Pastors and other clergy can RSVP by calling the Church at 610-326-1700. Community Bible Study on Thursday at 12:00 Noon in the Library. Enter near Playground! Applications are being accepted for the BCCP Food Pantry and for more information, please call the Church (610-326-1700). BCCP returns to “The National Museum of African American History & Culture (Washington, DC) in September. For more information, please call the Church Office at 610-326-1700.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown — Members of Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover Street will return to the Sanctuary for worship this Sunday. Our Fall schedule will be in place, with adult Sunday School and Confirmation Classes beginning at 8:30 AM. Morning worship will begin at 9:30 AM and include a children’s sermon followed by Sunday School. A Congregational meeting will follow morning worship. The purposed of the meeting will be to adopt a proposal to up-grade the sound system and add video systems to both the sanctuary and Fretz Chapel. A special fellowship hour will follow the meeting. Nursery care is available and all are invited.

Cedarville UMC

North Coventry — Join us for Holy Communion on Sunday with Traditional Services in the Sanctuary at 8:00 and 11:00 am (with Kidz Worship K thru 6th grade dismissed from 11:00 service) or 9:30 Contemporary in the FLC (with Sunday School for Age 4 thru 6th Grade dismissed from the service). The 30-week, all-church study, BELIEVE will begin with the message, “Think: What do I believe? God”, offered by Pastor Sherry Lantz. BELIEVE Small Group Studies begin this week; Sunday at 11am, Wednesday at 11am, 1pm, 7pm and Thursday at 1pm and 7pm in Room 103. Women’s Fellowship will meet tomorrow at 7:00 PM to plan for the November 2 Bazaar. Youth Group will meet after 10:45-11:45 Sunday School for lunch at Coventry Parlor and then volunteer at the Veteran’s Center in Spring City to play board games with the residents from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Members will prepare and serve the Free Meal Program at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Friday at noon. Wednesday CedarSowerz meet at 9:00 in room 101; Knitting & Crocheting (Men & Women) meet at 10:00 in room 105. All welcome. The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will meet Thursday at 7:00 am at the Ice House Deli. Visit our website at www.cedarvilleumc.org.

First Baptist Church

Pottstown — First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) Charlotte at King Street, Pottstown. Join us this Sunday, September 8, for worship at 10:00 am. We are fully inclusive, community friendly and mission based. All are welcome. Really. www.fbcpottstown.org Rev. Dr. Marcia Bailey, Acting Pastor.

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville — Our Bible Study group has begun again — come on out at 8:30 on Sunday mornings to discuss the readings of the day. The worship service begins at 9:30, a.m. Sunday is Welcome Sunday. We will have our service outdoors, in the pavilion, weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair if you wish, and a side dish to share at the picnic that follows. Bingo will be played, too! Communion will be celebrated on this 13th Sunday after Pentecost. During the service, a noisy offering will be collected for the Leaders Federal Chaplaincy Scholarship Fund. Catechism will begin Sunday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Pottstown. Cherub Choir (children ages 3½ to 9 years, will meet in the Choir Room Tuesday nights, from 6:30 – 7:00, p.m. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers on Wednesday at new FALL HOURS – 1-4 p.m. Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30, p.m. Congregation Council will meet Thursday night at 6:45, p.m. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers from 6-8 p.m. St. Luke Church is located at 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

St. Luke’s Lutheran

Obelisk — All youth are invited to attend Rally Day on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This year’s event will coincide with the 2020 Mission Trip theme “Worth It.” Rally Day will kick off the Sunday school season with the Word, games, and activities that teach our youth why Jesus is worth it. The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion and the 10:15 a.m. worship services at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk. Members participating in the 8:00 a.m. worship service are: David Semmens, Head Usher; Sharon Killough, Reader; and Doug Killough, Communion Assistant. Members participating in the 10:15 a.m. worship service are: Nelson Swartley, Head Usher; Dorothy Richard, Mike Way, Greeters; Nick Gehringer, Aco

lyte; Herman Rose, Lauren Huffman, Ushers; and Lance Breidor, Reader. Saint Luke’s website is www.stlukeslutheran.church.

Coventryville UMC

Pottstown — Coventryville United Methodist Church — Sunday’s services are at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11:00 AM (traditional) with the Senior Choir. Nursery care starts at 9:30 AM along with Sunday School for all ages. Adults and children are welcome to join in any Sunday. Preschool through Kindergarten age children are in the nursery and 1st Grade and older attendees are in the Children’s Ministry room. At 2:00 PM on Sunday, a service will be held for the residents of The Gardens at Pottstown, 3031 Chestnut Hill Rd. Come to attend or help facilitate. New faces are always welcome! In addition, new voices are invited to join our Senior Choir. Drop in at the rehearsal this Thursday at 7:30 PM in the second-floor choir room. The church is located at 1521 Old Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

St. Peter’s Lutheran

Pottstown — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow Street, Pottstown will celebrate the 13th Sunday after Pentecost with Worship Services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Guest Soloists will be Anita Barndt and Nancy Weaver. Saturday, Sept. 7, members of St. Peter’s Lutheran and St. James Lutheran Churches, Pottstown, will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Manatawny Manor for the “God’s Work ... Our Hands” project, making homemade fleece lined blankets for Lutheran World Relief. The blankets will be distributed to provide protection and comfort to those in need whether In a hospital room or laying on the ground. The Senior Choir will resume rehearsals after their summer break on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown — Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut Streets welcomes Kim Adamson as guest minister to the 10:15 am worship service this Sunday. Isa Bartolini will play a piano solo “Holly for Miss Quinn” for the offertory. Laura Clattenburg and Nicole Towarnicki rewrote the lyrics to “The Vacant Chair,” a poem by Henry S. Washington with music by George Root. It was inspired by the death of American Civil War soldier John William Grout. It signifies the empty space his absence left as the family gathered for Thanksgiving. The rewritten lyrics pay a tribute of remembrance and honor to those lost at the World Trade Center, Shanksville and the Pentagon. Laura will sing this as the special music this Sunday. A special offering will be received for the Phoebe Home. This ministry is a non-profit support service for seniors founded in 1903. The 250th anniversary Reception at the SunnyBrook Ballroom will take place Sept. 29 following the Homecoming worship service. Please plan to attend and return the registration payment by Sept. 15.

St. James Lutheran

Limerick — A “Fall Kick-Off Celebration” will be held on Sunday. Third graders will be presented with Bibles. A blessing will be given to small group leaders, Kids Connect teachers, and His Kids Nursery school staff. Kids Connect for children will be held during the 9 a.m. service. Small group leaders will be available during fellowship time between the 9 and 10:45 a.m services. They will explain their groups and invite others to participate in their activities. St. James Lutheran Church is located at 93 Kugler Road, Limerick, PA 19468

Christ Lutheran Church

Barto — We invite you to worship with us on this the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, Sept. 8, at our morning worship service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pr. Ann Baly, Bridge Pastor, will be leading the congregation in a service of Holy Communion, present the sermon as well as present the Children’s Sermon for the morning. On this Sunday, we will join with other ELCA congregations in recognizing this as “God’s Work, Our Hands” Sunday, in which we will bless the quilts that have been made by members of the congregation. These quilts have a patriotic theme and will be available for those who have served or are serving in our military. There will be a special hymn sung during the service. Confirmation, Sunday School for all ages and Adult Sunday School will resume on Sunday, Sept. 29. Those ministering at this service are: Acolyte; Catherine Shade, Lector: Tori Willman, Communion Assist; Linda Quinn, Assisting Minister: Denise Hoffman, and Ushers/ Greeter; Kelly and Evan Shade. Later that evening beginning at 4:00 p.m., those in Confirmation and those eligible to begin Confirmation are invited to the home of Denise Hoffman for a picnic and an informative meeting regarding Confirmation for the coming year. The Property Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. in room B. October Niantic News Newsletter articles are due into the office by Tuesday, Sept. 10. Then at 11:00 a.m., the ladies will gather at the church to carpool to Countryside for lunch (or meet at Countryside at 11:30), then at 6:30 p.m., the Worship and Music Committee will meet in room B, followed by the Finance meeting at 7:30 p.m. in room H. Handbell rehearsal will be on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. followed by Senior Choir rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally. Website: www. christniantic.com

Peace in Zion Church

Zieglerville — The Annual Pulled Pork Fundraiser Drive-Thru will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, from 3-6 p.m. at Peace in Zion Church, 204 Big Road/Rt. 73, Zieglerville, PA 19492, to support the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry in Collegeville. Event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $10 per meal; first come, first served the day of the event. Questions? Contact Rhea at 610-304-9836.

Shepherd of the Hills Church

Bechtelsville — Sunday School will reconvene for the fall term on September 8 at 9:15 a.m. A Men’s Breakfast will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The fall term of youth club will be gin Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7:00 p.m.; Cub Scouts meet Thursday at 7:00 p.m. AA groups meet at the church on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Al Anon meets in the church on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Shepherd of the Hills Church is located at 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville.

Bally Mennonite Church

Bally — Bally Mennonite Church, Route 100 in Bally, will be serving a Pancake breakfast, including pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, OJ, tea, & coffee in the Church Fellowship hall on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7:00 - 10:30 AM The cost is a donation. Proceeds from this pancake breakfast will provide funds for the Bally Community Swimming Pool. For more information check our website at: www.ballymc.org

Centennial Lutheran Church

Kimberton — On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, there will be a worship service at 9:30 AM. Pastor Jerry Tancredi will be bringing the message and the sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Bible study is held at the church on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome to join with Pastor Jerry for a lively discussion of the scripture passages for the upcoming Sunday. If you are interested in a better understanding of what happens during the worship services at Centennial, mark your calendar for Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:30 AM when our worship service of Holy Communion will be narrated with explanations of each element of the service. After worship, there will be snacks and a discussion of what was heard during the worship service. Information about church events can be found on the website www.centenniallutheran.org or by emailing info@centenniallutheran.org The church is located at 1330 Hares Hill Road Kimberton PA 19442

Mount Carmel UMC

St. Peters — Volunteers from Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 2203 Harmonyville Road, will meet in St. Peters on Saturday, Sept. 7, for the “Good Works Program” an organization that helps those in need of home repairs. For more information call the church at 610469-9151. Refreshments will be available after the 10 a.m. on Sunday. Everyone is Welcome.

Trinity Lighthouse Church

Royersford — Rewired Men’s Conference in Royersford. Men! Does it feel like you might never “make it”? It’s easy to get caught in the performance trap, until one day you realize you’re living a life of obligation and quiet frustration. God offers so much more than that. Discover how God rewires men’s hearts to live from a place of passionate faith at a oneday men’s conference, REWIRED. It will be hosted by Trinity Lighthouse Church located at 66 S. Limerick Road in Royersford, on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For details and to register, go to www. TrinityLighthouse.org.