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 9:30 a.m. summer services on Sundays. Come and join us.
On the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, the altar flowers are presented to the glory of God in loving memory of Wilson A. Smith, on the anniversary of his entering God’s Eternal Kingdom, by daughter, Delores Frazer.
The Order of Services is sponsored in loving memory of husband, Paul R. Clapper on the anniversary of his birthday and in honor of Mark Clapper’s birthday, July 30th, by Elizabeth N. Clapper and family.
AA meets Thursday’s at 7 p.m. in the Junior room.
There will be no Family Worship Service during June, July, and August. Make a Joyful Noise Offering dates will be modified over the summer months. Bring your change for this special on Aug. 17.
This year our Church Picnic will be held at Tilden Township Pavilion, located behind the Tilden Township Municipal Building, on Sunday, Aug. 10. Please save this date.
While we are in transition of a pastor, we do have pastors available to do visitations.
Please call the office for anyone that you know would like a visitation from a pastor.
Youth Group Pool Party: Sunday, Aug. 17 from 3-7 p.m. at Lydia Beck’s house. Celebrate the year and have some summer fun! Bring a swimming suit and towel. Picnic food will be served. Sign up on the bulletin board and indicate if you will need a ride. Carpooling will be coordinated. See Lydia for directions!
Needed: Sunday School Teachers – Can you offer one Sunday per month to serve the Lord by teaching our children fun Biblical lessons? Lessons involve crafts, games, food fun, science experiments or drama. Make a difference in the lives of our children! Contact Lydia Beck today to become a part of this exciting ministry.
Rally Day: Sunday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. Theme is ‘All God’s Critters.’ Join us as we begin a new Sunday School year. A fun interactive day of animal games, crafts, music, food, and fun! Mark your calendar!
Sat., Aug. 2 is the Saturday Night Worship Service with Holy Communion at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Aug. 3 is Eight Sunday after Pentecost with Holy Communion. Worship Service is at 9:30 a.m.
Find us on the internet at www.stjohnshamburg.org.
Salem Belleman’s ChurchBelleman’s annual Sunday School Picnic will be held on Aug. 2 when the refreshment stand opens at 3 p.m. There will be entertainment by the Belleman’s Orchestra and The Jalappa All Stars. All are welcome!
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:
July 31: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 4: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
PREP Religious Education Classes: registrations are due. Classes begin on Sept. 7.
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.
On Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m., we have Momentum Youth in the TBC Youth Room for students entering 7th through 12th grade. We also host 56 Club for all students entering 5th-6th grade in the fall. Students in 5th through 12th grade can be dropped off and picked up in the youth room at our side entrance. Our adult connect classes and children’s programs will resume on Wednesday nights in September.
Are you struggling with depression, addiction and are needing something more? Join Celebrate Recovery that meets on Monday Evenings at 7 p.m. 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.org.
Visit our website at www.hamburgbridge.org or call 610-562-2972 for more information and service/class details.
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 Summer worship at 9 a.m.
There is a children’s sermon every Sunday. For information call 610-488-1783 or Visit our web page http://www.forministry.com/USPAELCIASMCSM. Worship is broadcast live every Sunday and you can watch recordings of previous services at:www.ustream.tv/channel/st-michaels-hamburg-pa.
Sunday School for youth and adults over the summer is 10:15 a.m. every Sunday. The Adult Class will study the Book of John. The Youth are studying ‘Made To Make A Difference.’
Sunday, Aug. 3, we begin worship at 9 a.m. We celebrate 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. Special Music is Heidi Buzzard.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
We are located at 2613 Old Route 22, Hamburg. Please join us on a Sunday morning at 9 a.m. for worship service. Our pastor is Ms. Elna Stratton and our music director/organist is Mr. Donald Ryan. The congregation of St. Paul’s is committed to serving our Lord Jesus Christ, spreading His gospel and preparing Christians to do His work.
Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church
Special music was provided by the Men’s Gospel Choir. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Aug. 3 followed by the Church Council picnic at 1 p.m.
St. Thomas ChurchSpecial music was provided by Stacy Lorah. The altar flowers were presented in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Kline by the family and the organ arrangement was presented in memory of Lucille E. Berger by her family. The bulletin was sponsored in memory of Beatrice Sheidy. The acolyte was Jerry Walsh. A combined service in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. will be followed by a picnic in Beatrice Hall on Aug. 17. There will be no Sunday School.
Salem-Berne United Methodist Church
Join us Aug. 3 for Morning Worship and Holy Communion. Pastor Herner’s Sermon Theme is ‘Christ Jesus Today’ and the Scripture is from Hebrews 13:8 and Matthew 16:19-20. The Altar flowers are presented in honor of the birthday of Linda Seyler. The Liturgist is Phil Geschwindt. The Children’s Message will be given by Pat Merkt and the Acolyte is Shannon Carvin. The Food Pantry item for August is Ice or Cool Pops.
Salem E.C. Church2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville
This week at Salem Church: Our Coffee Fellowship was at 8:30 a.m., followed by our Worship Service at 9 a.m. Our Sunday School was at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Long presented the message ‘Never Forget!’ based on Revelation 1:1-6. Our greeters were June Weiskircher & Pat Hummel. Our nursery attendant was Nicole Snyder, & our Junior Church leader was Kolleen Long.
Upcoming Events: Please call us for dates & times for our Bible studies, and Men’s & Women’s groups. Aug. 17 is our Picnic in the Park. Join us in Edenburg Park at 10 a.m. for our service, picnic food, & more!
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.
Friedens Church, ShartlesvilleA blood drive is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 6 at Friedens Church in Shartlesville from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive is in Honor of Elijah Hoss, a 6th grade student at Hamburg Middle School, and a resident of Upper Bern Twp. who is diagnosed with Leukemia.
Donors need to be at least 17 years old and weigh minimum of 110 pounds. Call Marie Strause at 610-488-5072 to register.
