Grace Bible Church of Hawk Mountain, 12 Molino Rd, Orwigsburg, (Molino) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the following upcoming events:
Sunday, Oct. 6 – 50th Anniversary Kick-off Service – former interim pastor Marvin Apple speaking at 10:15 a.m. worship service
Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m.- Anniversary Banquet at Blue Mountain H.S. – Pastor Kenneth Keeler, speaker (contact our church office at 570-366-2658 for banquet ticket information)
Sunday, Oct. 13 – Pastor Brad Mellon speaking at 10:15 a.m. worship service
Sunday, Oct. 13 – Special Musical Concert led by Don Johnson at 6:30 p.m. at church
The theme of our 50th anniversary is ‘To God Be the Glory.’ We pray you will be able to join with us as we celebrate all the Lord has done to preserve and grow in our community!
The Bridge Church (TBC), 3561 Old 22, would like to extend an invitation to the following:
The Bridge Church Sunday Morning Worship Service times are at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. All of our Bridge Street Kid’s Ministries meet downstairs where you will be able to check-in your child before each service begins. Bridge Street Kid’s Ministries range in ages from 0 thru 4th Grade.
Join us for our Wednesday Evening Family Connect Nights every week at 7 p.m. Each week there is something for every age group. From Nursery, 0-2 years of age, Royal Rangers & MPact Girls and boys clubs, to 56 Club for kids in Grades 5th & 6th, Momentum Youth for youth in grades 7th thru 12th. We also have Connect Fall Classes going on right now for our adults. Our classes are featuring the Study, The Bait of Satan by John Bevere, Psalms, an Open Bible Study, and Purity Class for Parents of Teenagers.
On Tuesday Evening, there is an open class.
Divorce Care: A support program for individuals who are dealing with a recent divorce. There is a cost. (This class welcomes walk-ins at any time during the 12-week course)
This Fall on Monday Evenings at 7 p.m., TBC welcomes a new ministry called Celebrate Recovery. Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step Recovery program where people gain freedom, healing, and accountability for life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. By applying the 8 Recovery Principles within the 12-step program, we open ourselves up to God’s grace so that we can break free. We also open the door to recovery by sharing our experiences and hopes with one another. Celebrate Recovery is open to men and women ages 18+. It’s not just for people struggling with substance abuse. This program is for anyone who feels like their life is out of control and is looking for a safe place to deal with a ‘hurt, habit, or hang-up.’ Walk-ins welcome anytime! If you have any questions about this new exciting ministry, we welcome you to call Lisa Schappell at 610-562-2972 x.200 or email connect@hamburgbridge.com.
If you would like to listen to Pastor Mark’s Sunday morning sermons, please go to our website at www.hamburgbridge.com.
Visit our website at www.hamburgbridge.com or call 610-562-2972 for more information and service/class details.
Salem Belleman’s Church On Sunday, Sept. 29, Salem Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville, celebrated the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost at the regular worship times of 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. The musician for the early service was Michele Dietrich while Linda Hartman, The Director of Music Ministry, played for the second service. The scripture readings for the services were Deuteronomy 6:4-13 and 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 which were read by Diane Driesbach at the early service and by John Rausch at the late service. Also, the Gospel reading was from Matthew 9:35-38.
Please visit our website for more information about Belleman’s, www.bellemanschurch.org.
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church is located at 94 Walnut Road in Tilden Township. Visit our website at www.rc.net/allentown/stmaryhamb. Daily schedule: Eucharistic devotions on Monday at 7 p.m.; Masses on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday at 9 a.m. Weekend Masses on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Reconciliation every Saturday from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. and before each daily Mass. Upcoming activities include:
Oct. 4 & 5: Harvest Fest will feature food, entertainment, fun and games for all ages.
Oct. 6: No PREP religious education classes today
Oct. 7: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
Oct. 7: 8 p.m., Bible Study (follows 7 p.m. devotions)
Oct. 8: 7:30 p.m., RCIA: God the Father. (Next week: Trinity: God the Son)
Oct. 8: 7:30 p.m., Women’s Guild meeting
NORTHERN BERKS MINISTERIUM PORK BBQ FUNDRAISER: The churches of the Northern Berks Ministerium partner with the Salvation Army Hamburg Services Center to provide local emergency assistance, such as, food, shelter, heating and utilities. The Salvation Army provides $30,000 annually for assistance needs; the Ministerium provided an additional $4,000 in assistance in the past year.
To aid in this fund, the Ministerium is sponsoring a take-out Pork BBQ Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinners include pulled BBQ pork, baked potato, roll, applesauce, butter and drink for a cost. Pick-up of dinners will be at the Salvation Army, 700 S. 4th Street (next to Dollar General). Tickets are available through participating churches through Sunday, Oct. 13.
Salem United Methodist Church, Shoemakersville
Join us at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets on Sunday morning for 9 a.m. worship. The scripture for the day is Luke 17:5-10.
Acolytes for the month are Zoe Becker, Briana Becker, Catharine Wingle and Becca Wenner.
The Children’s Sermon will be given by Karen Kershner; ‘Doing what You’re Told.’
Sunday School follows at 10:30 a.m. There are many classes available. The adult class is studying ‘Christian Community,’ Rev. Parrish’s class is studying the book ‘If You Want to Walk on Water You Have to Get Out of the Boat.’ This study is repeated on Tuesday evening.
A new study on The Parables of Jesus is beginning on Wednesday morning Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Parsonage. All classes are open to new members at any time.
Oct. 27 is our Anniversary Sunday. We celebrate 139 years as a congregation. The Reverant Charles Evans will bring the morning message and there will be much special music. As part of the service we will dedicate our renovations. The service will be followed by a covered dish meal. All former members and friends of Salem are invited to come join the celebration. Aren’t you curious about all the new things we have done?
For Operation Christmas Child we now have over 100 boxes ready to be packed. We have a list of needed items posted in the back of the sanctuary. We will begin packing on Monday, Nov. 4 and finish, if need be, on Nov. 6. Each evening will start at 6:30 p.m. Many hands wil make light work and ther ewill be refreshments for the packers. We will dedicate the boxes on Sunday Nov. 10.
Our FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER will be Nov. 16. Everyone is invited. Further details next week.
To contact us: Church phone: 610-562-4345; Pastor Parrish: 570-573-8320; E-mail: salemumc1650@yahoo.com; Web: www.salemumcshoey.org; Find us on Facebook.
‘I have never met or heard of anyone who could outsmart honesty.’ Abe Lincoln
Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church
The worship assistants were Fern Garner, Joyce Zerbe, Sherri Stull, and Carol Angelisanti. An International Potluck Luncheon will be served after the worship service followed by Potato picking for the Greater Berks Food Bank. On Oct. 9 members will set up for the Bazaar which will be held on Oct. 12. Harvest Home will be observed on Oct. 13.
St. Thomas Church The altar flowers were presented in memory of Harold Ruth by his wife, Gerry. World Wide Communion Sunday will be observed on Oct. 6. A Confirmation Meeting will be held for parents and confirmands after the worship service on Oct. 6. Confirmands must be at least in 7th grade. Rally Day will be held on Oct. 13 at 9:15 a.m. The Silent Witness Mime Troupe will entertain. The Adult Mission Trip to Operation Christmas Child in Charlotte, NC, will take place from Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Contact Dorothea or Pastor Bill for information.
Hamburg Seventh-day Adventist Church
Our Hamburg Church would like to give you an invitation:
We are a Bible based Church located at 22 Willow Rd, Hamburg.
Our Service times are: Bible classes for all ages at 10 a.m. followed by our worship hour at 11 a.m. A vegetarian fellowship meal is served to our guests and visitors each Sabbath after the service. Everyone is welcome.
SABBATH MORNING (Saturday): Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Pastor Alex DuBee will minister to us during the Worship Hour, followed by our Vegetarian Fellowship Meal in the Fireside Room. (no Children’s Church this Sabbath)
The First Sabbath of each month there is a Children’s Church service for ages 3-10. Also that day, the ‘Discovery Club’ meets in the Fireside Room from 3:30-5 p.m. starting Sept. 7.
Our Community Service Center is open to the public every Monday & Tuesday from 1-6 p.m. for those who qualify. The Food Pantry is open the third Sunday of each month from 12-2 p.m. for those who qualify
PRAYER MEETING: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY MORNING: 9:30 a.m. Early Morning Bible Study with Dr. John Goley. The topic is ‘How was Jesus Christ like Us?’ All are welcome.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: The Adventurer & Pathfinder Clubs meet. The Adventurers are for our young members 5-8 years old. They meet at our church facility from 6-7:30 p.m. The Pathfinders are for ages 9-18 and they meet at the Blue Mt. SDA Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m.
Our Pastor is Alex DuBee. His Office number is 610-562-7200. He would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have.
The joy and the blessing of the Sabbath begin this Friday evening at 6:41 p.m.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 99 Church Street, Hamburg, would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to join us at our 10:15 a.m. Fall services on Sundays. Come and join us.
On the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost the altar flowers were presented to the glory of God in loving memory of Joan Hawkins, by Donald Hawkins and Family. The flowers in the floor stands were presented to the glory of God in loving memory of Luther Dewald, on the anniversary of his birthday by daughter, Rebecca, her husband, Dean and family.
AA meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Jr. room.
St. John’s/Thrivent is taking orders for Apple Dumplings and Sticky Buns pick-up times are Friday, Oct 11, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
St. John’s Crab Cake Dinner, Oct. 19, 4 to 7 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 5 Contemporary Worship Service w/Communion at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 is the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Worship is at 10:15 a.m. w/ First Holy Communion. Sunday School is at 9 a.m. Find us on the internet at www.stjohnshamburg.org.
Salem E.C. Church 2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville
This week at Salem Church: Our Coffee Fellowship was at 8:30 am, followed by Worship at 9 a.m., & Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Long presented the message ‘Short Fuse Syndrome’ based on Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Our greeters were Barry & Dawn Mengel. Our nursery attendant was Linda Wood, & our Junior Church leaders were Tammy Wagner.
Upcoming Events: Men’s Group meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. Pilates is Wednesday at 6 p.m., & volleyball is Thursday at 7 p.m. Ladies’ Craft Night is Oct. 4, & our hike to the Pinnacle is Oct. 13.
Please feel welcome to come and join us at any time. For more information on Salem church and our events you can visit us on the web at www.facebook.com/wearesalem or call the church office at 610-562-5033.
St. Michael’s Church Sunday, Oct. 6, we celebrate the twentieth Sunday after Pentecost with Holy Communion with pew distribution. Come partake of the Lamb of God who takes away the Sin of the world, happy are those who are called to His supper.
Sunday School for ALL ages is 9 a.m. every Sunday. The Adult Classes study the Book of Acts and The Lutheran Handbook. The Youth are studying ‘Made To Make A Difference.’
St. Michael’s Church, A Lutheran affiliated congregation, 529 St. Michaels Road, Tilden Twp., just West of Hamburg on Hex Highway, invites you to participate in activities and Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m.
There is a children’s sermon every Sunday. For information call 610-488-1783 or Visit our web page http://www.stmichaelshamburg.org. Worship is broadcast live every Sunday and you can watch recordings of previous services at: www.ustream.tv/channel/st-michaels-hamburg-pa.
Sunday, Sept. 29 the altar flowers were sponsored by Katie Harris in honor of her parents, William & Sally Harris on their 21st wedding anniversary on Sept. 19. Also, The Women of St Michael’s in recognition of Helen Shollenberger for her service to the Women of St. Michael’s. Also, Lorraine Kunkel in honor of her grandson, Lucas James Oberhauser’s baptism today.
The bulletins were sponsored by Sally & Katie Harris in honor of Bill’s birthday on Sept 22.
Bethany United Methodist Church
On Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m., Oct. 6, Pastor Sabas will be on John 5: 24 the words of Jesus, ‘Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life.’ Following the sermon, The Lord’s Supper will be served to all who would like to commune. All are welcome at the service and at the Lord’s Table.
On Sunday evening, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. A presentation will be made by Jews for Jesus concerning the world wide mission of Jews For Jesus. The presenter will then share how that which the different Feasts of Israel looked forward to, was fulfilled by Jesus, and by what he accomplished through His death and resurrection. In the Gospel of John many of the most important teachings of Jesus were shared in the Temple during the different Feasts mandated by the Torah. Jews For Jesus International Headquarters is located in San Francisco. Jews for Jesus has branch offices in Boston, Chicago, South Florida, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Phoenix, Washington D.C., and international branches in Australia, Brazil, Canada: Montreal and Toronto, France, Germany, Hungary, Tel Aviv (Israel), Haifa (Israel), South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Russia / Ukraine: Moscow, Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkov, Kiev, and Odessa. There are presently 94 missionaries staffing these offices. The mission statement of the organization is, ‘We exist to make the messiahship of Jesus an unavoidable issue to our Jewish people worldwide.’ More information about the organization can be found at www.jewforjesus.org. More information about the service can be had by calling Pastor Sabas at 570-593-8744. All are welcome at this special service. A free-will offering will be received for the work of Jews for Jesus at the service.
Bethany UMC is located at 321 Island Street in Hamburg, at the intersection of Third and Island Streets.
Salem-Berne United Methodist Church
Join us on Oct. 6 for Morning Worship at 10:15 a.m. and then celebration of Holy Communion. Sunday School is at 9 a.m. The Liturgist is Dennis Sonday and the Greeters are Carol Kalbach and Marion Yeager. The Children’s Message will be given by Jason and the Acolyte is Ivy Rost. The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God and in honor of the birthday of Matt Samsel by Mother, Corene.
The Food Pantry item for October is Cake and Cookie Mixes.
Zion’s Lutheran Church, Shoemakersville
Zion’s Women of the ECLA will hold their annual bazar on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. There are spaces available for non-food vendors. There is a cost for space and they can be reserved by calling 484.256.4684.
