The Bridge Church
3561 Old 22, Hamburg
Sunday Morning Worship: 9 and 11 a.m.
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 through 4th Grade.
Wednesdays: Momentum Student Ministries for grades 7 through 12 are held at 7 p.m. Family programs for ages 6 weeks to 6th grade are at 7 p.m. All adult Life Groups are on campus. Join us for The Art of Marriage, or the Follow Class. There is also a class at Hecky’s in Hamburg at 6 p.m. This will be an open bible study, so simply bring along your Bible and a notebook. Please feel free to grab dinner or a snack from Hecky’s before the study.
FourTwelve coffee shop: opens on Saturday, Dec. 10. The first 20 customers attending the Dec. 10 grand opening will receive a free cup of regular coffee. Other prize drawings will be held throughout the day. From 5 to 8 p.m. will be live music, featuring musicians Dan Sarna and Cory Shelly, and Santa will be there, as well. Beginning Friday, Dec. 9, customers can purchase drinks and snacks during regular Four Twelve hours: Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The coffeehouse will be closed on Sundays. For more information, call 484-660-3703 or visit www.fourtwelvecoffee.com. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
The Bridge Church drama team: will be presenting “Away From a Manger” at The Strand Theater on Dec. 14. Our first showing will be at 7 p.m. and a second showing at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. This is an interactive play where the audience will participate with choosing an ending of their choice. Doors will open a half hour before show time, seating is limited.
Celebrate Recovery: Mondays 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. Open to men and women ages 18+. 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! Questions, call Lisa Schappell at 610-562-2972 x.201 or email connect@hamburgbridge.com.
To listen to Pastor Mark’s Sunday morning sermons: Visit www.hamburgbridge.com. Visit our website or call 610-562-2972 for more information and service/class details.
Contact: www.hamburgbridge.com or call 610-562-2972 for more information and service/class details.
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
94 Walnut Road, Tilden Twp.
Visit: www.rc.net/allentown/stmaryhamb.
Weekly schedule: Monday Eucharistic Adoration and Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration at 6 p.m.; Mass at 7 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: Mass at 9 a.m.
Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4-30 p.m., and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10-45 a.m.
Upcoming activities include:Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary Masses at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 8: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 8: Community Advent Service at St. Mary Church, 11:30 a.m., “Joy”, Service and Soup Lunch
Dec. 10: Live Nativity presentation by youth,, 5:30 p.m., , Ave Maria Hall
Dec. 11: : PREP Religious Education classes, 9 a.m.
Dec. 12: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 13: Adult Faith Education: RCIA Session, 7:30 p.m., Topic: The Last Things: Death, Judgment & Everlasting Life
Dec. 13: Women’s Guild Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Northern Berks MinisteriumVarious locations
Worship: Ecumenical community services are conducted throughout the year. Offerings taken at these services fund the Ministerium’s emergency community outreach assistance. All are welcome to join in these upcoming services.
ADVENT SERIES: Four midday services will be held on Thursdays in Advent. T he gatherings will include a prayer service at 11:30 a.m., followed by a soup and bread lunch. Remaining celebrations include “Joy”, Thursday, Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m., St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 94 Walnut Road, Tilden Twp.; “Love”, Thursday, Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m, St. John Lutheran Church, Hamburg.; “Hope”, Thursday, Dec. 22, 11:30 a.m., Frieden’s Church, 28 Wolf Creek Road, Shartlesville.
St. Michael’s Church
529 St. Michael’s Road, Tilden Twp.,
A Lutheran congregationWorship: Sunday, Dec. 11, we worship at 10:15 a.m. We celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with the bell choir playing before worship. Our children will take a noisy offering with red buckets as we adopt a Red Kettle from the Salvation Army. The annual congregational meeting will follow worship with the election of Congregational Council members and voting on the proposed ministry plan for 2017.
Sunday School: for ALL ages is 9 a.m. on Sundays. The adult classes will continue to study the Gospel of John and The Lutheran Handbook. A children’s sermon is heard every Sunday.
For information: call 610-488-1783 or go to www.stmichaelshamburg.org.
Worship: is broadcast live every Sunday and recordings of previous services can be seen at: www.ustream.tv/channel/st-michaels-hamburg-pa.
Salem Belleman’s Church
3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville
Family Fun Nights: throughout the year at the Church Fellowship Hall. These nights will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall, and will always include dinner and fun for children of all ages!
Website: For more information, go to www.bellemanschurch.org.
First Reformed Church UCC
3rd and Pine streets, Hamburg
Worship Service: led by Rev. Darryl Hamm, starts at 10:15 a.m. and Sunday School will begin at 9 a.m.
Bible Study: Monday mornings at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
All welcome: We are an inclusive church and welcome all to join with us in worship and in life.
Youth Christmas Program: will be presented during the Dec. 18 worship service. Youth and adults are encouraged to take part. We will practice during Sunday School on Dec. 11 and possibly Saturday the 17.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
99 Church St., HamburgWorship : Sunday, Dec. 11 is the Third Sunday in Advent; 10:15 a.m. – Worship Service with communion. The next Night Service will be Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Bible Studies: -In 2017 the Lutheran Church will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. As a preamble to the upcoming year, we will have Bible studies at 7 p.m. in the auditorium on Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. We’ll delve into questions like: Who was this guy Luther anyway? What did he believe? What makes Lutherans unique?
Choir Show: On with the Snow – Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 .m. A musical sleigh ride of song, dance, and Christmas cheer. Cookies and hot chocolate following the performance. Free will offering for the American Cancer Society.
Kids Christmas Party (aka Parents Afternoon Out!): Sunday, Dec. 11, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Parents, drop off the kids (Pre-K through Grade 5) for an afternoon of Christmas crafts, games, snacks, movie, and fun. Then finish your Christmas shopping and wrapping. Hosted by the youth group.
Christmas Eve Service: 7:30 p.m. – Youth Choir sings; 8 p.m. – Family worship service/Holy Communion; 10:30 p.m. – Pre-Christmas service music; 11 p,m. – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Bear Creek Winter Camp: Connect 2017, January 13-15 (Grades 7-12) and February 3-5 (Grades 4-8) This year’s theme is SALT & LIGHT! Explore what it means to be the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World! Plus…other fun things, from sledding to worship to games!
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran ‘Smoke’ Church
2613 Old Route 22, HamburgSunday worship: Service is at 8:45 am. The worship service is followed with a fellowship time with refreshments. Our Pastor is The Rev. Elna Stratton. Our choir director/organist is Matt Hayes. Sunday School for all ages begins at 10 a.m. Our Teen class is studying and discussing “God is not Dead”. Adults are also invited to take part in this. Everyone is welcome. The acolyte for the Dec. 11 service is Mary Miller. The lector is Vickie Rausch and the greeters are Rebecca and Roland Smith.
Sunday, Dec. 18: will be the Sunday School Christmas program. There will also be a children’s sermon that day.
Christmas Eve service: will begin at 6:30 p.m. for the special music followed by the church service with communion and the children’s sermon at 7 p.m. There will be a Christmas Day service with communion at 8:45 a.m.
Salem E.C. Church2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville
Worship service: was held at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Long presented an inspiring message based on God’s Word. Our greeters were Bob & Shelva Schaner. Our nursery attendant was Holly Cinkutis, & our junior church leader was Karen Mohn.Upcoming Events: Please contact us for dates and times of our Men’s and Women’s Groups.
Children’s Christmas Celebration: Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.
Time-Out & Breakaway: are Friday, Dec. 16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Contact info: Visit www.fb.com/WeAreSalem or call 610-562-5033.
Hamburg Seventh-day Adventist Church
22 Willow Road, HamburgBible based Church service: Saturday, the Seventh-day Sabbath Holy.
Service times: Bible classes for all ages at 10 a.m. followed by our worship hour at 11:05 a.m. The Joy and Blessing of the Sabbath begins this Friday at Sunset.
SABBATH MORNING (Saturday) SERVICE: at 11:05 a.m.
Pastor: Alex DuBee would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have. His Office number is 610-562-7200. TheWebsite is hamburgsda.org
Community Service Center: The 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 noon to 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 and an in-depth Study of the book of Revelation.
Wednesday Evening: The Adventurer & Pathfinder Clubs meet. The Adventurers Club is for children, pre-K thru 4th Grade. They meet Wednesday evenings at our Hamburg church from 6-7:30 p.m. If you are interested in this active club, please call the leader, Ellen Lazo at 610-562-7212. The children will enjoy crafts, Bible lessons, camp outs & community service projects, as well as field trips.
The Pathfinder Club : All youth who will be entering 5th thru 10th grades are welcome. Call our pathfinder director, Cheryl Goff, at 610-406-7016 if you are interested in joining, or if you are an adult interested in assisting with this youth ministry. This is a club, includes training our youth to become future leaders. It is a great Christian alternative, very similar to Scouts.
Thursday: Homeschool “Family Support Group” will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
BLUE MT. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: If you have any questions regarding this Christian school, please contact the school office at 610-562-5052, Or email to bmesda@comcast.net.
BLUE MT. ACADEMY: Any questions about this Christian school, for grades 9-12, please call the school office at 484-662-7000. Or check out their website at info@bma.us. Or www.bma.us.
Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church
of 537 N Main Street, Bernville
Rev. Robert Argot, Jr and S.A.L.M. Karen Althouse
Holy Communion: is celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
Homemade Cookie Sale: Saturday Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. To pre-order or for more information, phone 610-488-6260.
Alcoholics Anonymous: meetings, Thursdays at 7 p.m. in downstairs social room.
Contact us: the Church phone is 610-488-6260 or email Friedensbernville@verizon.net. Website address friedensbernvillepa.com or lutheranchurchberks.com. Follow and Like us on facebook- Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church Bernville.
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Perry TownshipWorship: on Saturdays at 5 p.m. (Dress is casual) and on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School meets at 9:15 a.m. for all ages.
More information: www.zionslutheran.org
