Church News
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
35Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville We invite you to join us for worship at 9:30a.m. every Sunday. On this Sunday, and more to come, we invite you to worship with us via livestream video from St. Luke. Our doors may be closed, but our hearts are open, and our prayers abound!! You’re welcome to find us on our Facebook page. You can look at www. stlukegilbertsville.org. Sunday is Pentecost, and, at St. Luke, the gospel lesson from Acts 2: 1-21, where we celebrate that we, too, are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.
A “virtual coffee hour” follows the service, beginning at 10:30. On Wednesday evenings, we invite you to join us at 7:15, as we livestream “Prayers, Psalms, and Song.” You can find us at stlukegilbertsville.org. This week’s psalm is Psalm 104.
Our weekly activities, meetings, and rehearsals are cancelled. Also, the Community Clothing Rack is closed, in accordance with the requests of the governor. We are practicing lots of hand washing and social distancing.
Pick up your phone, and call a loved one, or a friend you haven’t talked with in awhile and pray together! Should you need to contact us at St. Luke, please call 610-3679738.
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
45N. Reading Ave., Boyertown We are hosting the Boyertown Community Ambulance Blood Drive on Sunday, May 31from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Register to give blood at www.giveapint.org.
Due to the coronavirus, all other events have been temporarily canceled. This includes our Saturday evening meal and worship services. Our office will also remain closed. Join us online for worship and messages on our YouTube channel St. John’s ELC Boyertown.
For updates, please check our website (stjohnsboyertown.org) or call 610-369-1024. Please leave a voicemail message in the event of an emergency and a staff member will return your call.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
1749S. Main St., Bechtelsville Please join us for Sunday Worship Service at 10:15a.m., as we will continue to livestream our services on Facebook.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, upcoming events have been canceled: Community Day on May 30 and Music Celebration on June 7.
Calling All Graduates: Graduation this year may look different for graduates everywhere. We would still like to recognize those who are reaching this milestone in their lives during these unusual times. Graduate Recognition Sunday is June 14. Please call the church office and let us know of any members, friends or loved ones who are graduating from high school, college, graduate school, basic training or any other academic or career training program, so that we can celebrate their accomplishments with them.
Scout Troop 511will sponsor a Hoagie Sale on June 16. Orders need to be placed by June 9. The price is $5each. There is ham, turkey, Italian or cheese with lettuce, onion, tomato, sides hot peppers or sweet peppers, Italian or mayo packets. If you are interested to volunteer and to order as a new person, please contact Kitty Isett.
Pick up will be at the old store every month. Thank you to those who have ordered hoagies in the past years.
WAWA Hoagie Coupons are available to purchase for $4per coupon and now we are supporting “In Ian’s Boots & the PJ Project. The coupons are available in the church office, Monday through Thursday, 9a.m. to 2p.m. You save on the cost of the hoagie and a portion of the purchase price comes back to In Ian’s Boots and the PJ Project. Need a ride? We have volunteers in the congregation who are willing to provide transportation to medical appointments, etc., for those who can’t find a ride. Please contact Pastor Zaiser 610-322-0901if you need a ride or would like to volunteer as a driver.
GOOD SHEPHERD UCC
35W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown On Sunday, May 31, we will celebrate Pentecost and virtual communion as we continue our series Solitude and Story: Scriptures for A Time of Isolation. Our services can be found on-line at www.gsuccboyertown.org. We invite everyone to connect with us online for worship, prayers, and other resources. You can connect with us on our website or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/GoodShepherdUCCBoyertown/). While we are in the process of social distancing, please check out our website daily for inspirational messages from Pastor Matthew Hoover and Pastor Kimberly Berenotto. We hope there you may find peace in the midst of anxiety and a community that will pray for you and your needs whether you are out of work or an essential worker. You can find information on our website about emailing our pastors with your prayer requests or any other requests.