Church news

Calvary UCC, 1231Route 100, Barto

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Worship with Holy Communion at 4 p.m. All are welcome. Butter Valley Community Church, 2600Old Route 100, Bally

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service at 6:30p.m. Piano Prelude, 7p.m. Service of Carols and Candlelight. 610-845-2429or www.buttervalleycc.org

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73and Neiffer Road, Obelisk

Dec. 19: The Rev. Christian McMullan will conduct the 8:00a.m. Holy Communion and the 10:15a.m. Praise services in the church. The fourth Sunday of Advent will be celebrated. All are welcome.

All church service attendees must wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6feet. We will not be singing as we are accustomed to. Please do not attend services if you feel sick. Weekly services are also offered online via the St. Luke’s Obelisk YouTube Channel. It is our hope and prayer that everyone stays safe and well during these difficult times.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45N. Reading Ave., Boyertown Dec. 18: Director’s Big Band Christmas Concert at 7p.m. Free admission.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve worship at 3, 7and 9p.m.

Christmas Day: worship at 10:30a.m., followed by free take-out Christmas meal from 11a.m. to 1p.m.

Sundays: open for inperson worship at 9:30a.m. Livestreamed worship continues on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30a.m., register on our website. Masks required at all indoor events and worship.

Free Drive-Thru Take-Out Meal: every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website or call the office.

St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville

Dec. 19: join us in the sanctuary for worship at 9:30a.m. on the fourth Sunday in Advent. We will celebrate this new season in the church year with the customary lighting of the Advent wreath. We are pleased to have member Ruth Nice share her message with us. Kathy Billger will lead the service. The sermon text for the day is Luke 1: 39-55. 46-And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. A Congregational Meeting for the purpose of electing Congregational Council members will be held following the service.

All services will be livestreamed: listen on 91.3FM, or watch as we livestream at stlukegilbertsville.org. Community Clothing Rack will be closed Dec. 22. It will reopen Dec.29for shoppers from 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. Eexit through hall door — again — sanitizing hands. Restrooms will not be available for client use.

Good Shepherd UCC, 35W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown

Seek and Find: our website and Facebook pages will feature fun activities, prayers, and video. Join us each Thursday for series, Seeking Christmas with Pastors Matt and Kim, a fun video shot from a different secret Christmas location each week. Services and other resources can be found at www.gsuccboyertown.org. We invite everyone to connect with us on our website or like us on Facebook (facebook. com/GoodShepherdUCCBoyertown/). Check our website regularly for latest safety protocols and church information as well as inspirational messages.

Dec. 19: 7:45a.m. Pastor Matt will deliver the message; 10:20 a.m. Christmas Pageant. A recording of both services will be available online.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve join us online or in person. Services will be held in the sanctuary at 4p.m., 7p.m., and 10p.m. A short outdoor service, The Meditation at the Manger, will be held at our manger scene off the back parking lot at 8:30p.m. We wish everyone a blessed Advent and Christmas Season. May each of us find what we are looking for.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749S. Main St., Bechtelsville

Dec. 16: 7p.m. we will be having our annual Longest Night service here at Trinity. It is a service of prayer and healing for all who have suffered trials, challenges, and losses this past year. I invite you to come and acknowledge the pain we all feel as we pray for healing for one another, especially at the end of this difficult year.

Dec. 19: is the 4th Sunday in Advent. 8a.m. Contemporary Worship Service, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, 6p.m. Confirmation Class.

Dec. 20and 21: 6:30 p.m. Scouts.

Dec. 23: 6:30p.m. Sr. Choir Practice.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Worship at 3p.m. and 8p.m. There will be communion and candlelight at both services. Encore Presentation of Christmas Cantata “Rhapsody in Bluegrass:” Jan. 2at 3p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.

In the event of inclement winter weather: news of cancellations or postponements will be posted on Channel 69, WFMZ.com and www. trinitybech.com.

Reverse Advent Calendar: In cooperation with the Boyertown Area Multi-Service, we will be collecting items needed for their Food Pantry during the Christmas Season until Dec. 24, drop off your items in the box in the Narthex.

Scout Troop 511 Hoagies: No Hoagie Sale in December.

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 $4. This project benefits the Social Ministry.

PJ Project: donate gently used or new pajamas or sweatpants for children and adults, all sizes male and female. Place donation in the box in the Narthex.

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.

Puzzles: borrow an assortment of puzzles in the cabinet labeled “Puzzles” in the Parish Hall.

Submit event listings to lmitchell@berksmontnews. com about 2 weeks in advance.