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

Sundays: worship at 9:30a.m. livestreamed on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30a.m. Register online. Fall Small Group Learning registration now open on our website.

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

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 222 NIANTIC ROAD, BARTO

Oct. 16: worship service being led by Pastor Matt Finney and presenting the sermon on this the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. During the service, we will bless the quilts assembled by members of the congregation. The service worship helpers for the morning will be open — acolyte; Diane Houck — lector; Denise

Hoffman — Assisting Minister; and our Greeters/Ushers are Shirley and Merle Deery. Altar Guild this morning is Diane and Bruce Houck and Counting Team is “A”. Confirmation class will be held at 10:00a.m. in room I and the Adult Sunday/Bible Class will be held also at 10a.m. in the parlor. Pastor Matt Finney will have office hours on Friday, Oct. 21 from 10a.m. to 1p.m.

Oct. 18: the Endowment Committee will meet in the Welcome Center at 7p.m. Oct. 19: Handbells will rehearse at 6:30p.m. followed by the Senior Choir rehearing at 7:30 p.m.

ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROUTE 73 AND NEIFFER ROAD, OBELISK

Oct. 16: The Rev. Barbara Pence will conduct the 8a.m. Holy Communion service in the church and Dennis Faust will conduct the 10:15a.m. Praise Service in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. Masks are optional for those who are vaccinated, although they are strongly recommended. We require all church service attendees to wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet 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. It is our hope and prayer that everyone stays safe and well during these difficult times.

Calvary UCC, 1231Route 100, Barto Sundays: in-person worship at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor David Brumbaugh. If you cannot join us in person, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/calvaryuccbarto for a Live stream of the worship service. You may join us via Zoom by dialing 1-646-558-8656, and entering the meeting ID 91380858414, passcode 848423.

Oct. 15: from 8to 11a.m. we will hold our locally famous 25cent clothing sale & a pop-up indoor/outdoor yard sale. Vendors are welcome to set up outdoors, registration and set-up begins at 6:30a.m. at the basketball net. The cost to be a vendor is a $10donation per space, bring your own tables as they are not provided.

Oct. 23: Pianist Ron Stabinsky will be our guest musician during worship.

Oct. 30: 1to 3p.m. free Trunk-Or-Treat Event. Everyone is invited to attend. Any questions about Calvary UCC Barto or the events, contact the church office at calvaryucc@gmail.com or 610-6525023.

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

Sunday: Our interim pastor, Pastor Susan Folks, will lead us in worship at 9:30 a.m. as we celebrate the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Communion will be celebrated. Pat Hallman is lector. The gospel lesson for the day is Luke 18: 1-8, where the woman begs for justice; God grants justice to those who cry to him. There will also be a service of healing. A special welcome to Matthew Harris, who is serving as our substitute organist for the day. Welcome home, Matt.

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 Oct. 19and 26for shoppers from 1to 4p.m. Masks and physical distancing are required. Enter through far door — sanitize hands — four clients will enter with a 20 minute shopping time limit.

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

Oct. 16: Rev. Jessica Hainley will deliver the message at the 9:30a.m. service; join us in person or online. 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 our latest safety protocols and church information. We hope that here you may find peace in the midst of anxiety and a community that will pray for you and your needs. You can find information on our website about e-mailing our pastors with your prayer requests or any other requests.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1749 S. MAIN ST., BECHTELSVILLE

Oct. 16: 8a.m. Contemporary Worship Service, 9:15a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion on 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Our services are also livestreamed via Facebook. At 4p.m. Pizza & Pumpkin Party.

Oct. 17and 18: 6:30p.m. Scouts.

Oct. 19: 6:30p.m. TLC Stitchers.

Oct. 20: 6:30p.m. Senior Choir Practice, 7:30p.m. Cantata Practice.

Annual Craft Show: Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. features returning crafters including Seashells, Creative Lights, Bears, Bowl Cozies, Handmade Cards, Placemats, Christmas Frames, Christmas Items, Jewelry and Homemade Candy, as well as Used Book Sale and TLC Stitcher items. Refreshments will be available to purchase.

Operation Christmas Child: we are collecting filled shoe boxes for children with such items as school supplies, small toys, hygiene items, T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips. Include the “How to Pack A Shoebox” insert along with a check for $10. Filled boxes must be returned to church by Nov. 13.

PJ Project: In conjunction with the Boyertown Area Multi-Service, Trinity would like to create Elf Bags for needy families for Christmas Eve and are looking for our help to fill these bags. The items needed include new children’s larger size pajamas (10⁄12 & 14⁄16), Adult Size pajamas for older children (SmallXL), family games for older children (card games, Sorry, Monopoly), monetary donation to purchase items needed, hot chocolate packets and microwave popcorn packet. Place donation in box in the Narthex by Nov. 20.

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 511 Hoagies: sales will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Place orders on the 2nd Tuesday. Price increased to $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.

In Ian’s Boots: donate used sporting equipment for needy children and youth development programs both here and around the world.