Please join St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 99 Church Street, Hamburg for weekly Sunday worship services at 10:15 a.m. as well as monthly contemporary communion service, featuring the Praise Band on the first Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Sunday School is held weekly at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to the special services and events, as well as the weekly services. For more information on upcoming events, visit www.stjohnshamburg.org.”Partners in the Spirit” is now online at www.godslove.org/publications/partnersinthespirit/index.htm.
At the March 8 services the acolyte was Andrea Capitella and the lector was Tina Casko.
The alter flowers were presented to the glory of God in loving memory of Randall Rentschler, who entered God’s eternal kingdom 33 years ago this month, by wife, Rachel.
The flowers in the floor stands were presented to the glory of God in loving memory of son, Robert Rollman, Jr., on the anniversary of his birthday, by mother, Corine.
The flowers on the pedestal table were presented to the glory of God in loving memory of Bertha R. Wolfe by the Richard C. Wolfe family.
The Order of Service was sponsored in loving memory of our parents and other loved ones by Shirley and Nevin Burkert.
At the March 1 service the acolyte was Alexander Stelzman and the lector was Sandy Schreffler.
The alter flowers were presented to the glory of God in honor of daughter Beth, grandson John and great-granddaughter Moriah, who will celebrate birthdays in March by Paster and Mrs. David Kistler.
2009 Lenten Devotional Booklets can now be picked up in the back of the sanctuary during Lent.
Musical talents were provided by the Chancel Choir under the direction of Scott Piergrossi.
St. John’s sound system has been recently upgraded for the benefit of all for improved listening enjoyment. Thanks to all the generous people who helped to make funds available. Come visit to hear what you’ve been missing.
The Bridge Church
Sunday morning services are at 10 a.m.
Family Nights are Wednesday Evenings at 7 p.m.
“Driven by Eternity, Making Your Life Count Today and Forever” Adult Bible Study.
“Walking in Freedom” 12-step program for drug and alcohol addiction.
Royal Rangers, National Girls Ministries, Momentum Youth.
Ladies’ Tuesday Night Bible Study: Feb. 3 to April 28, 7 to 9 p.m.
“Wising Up,” a woman’s story on the book of Proverbs by Beth Moore. This study is geared towards women ages 18 and older. There is no charge for this class. Join in at any time. Childcare will not be provided.
Special guests Sunday, March 22 at 10 a.m. Valley Forge Concert Choir and Dr. Don Meyer, President of Valley Forge Christian College.
Sermons are now available online weekly. For more information about the Bridge Church and its ministries, visit www.hamburgbridge.com or call 610-562-2972.
Friedens Church Shartlesville
March 8 was the second Sunday of Lent. The alter flowers were in memory of John Lesniak, Jr. by the family. The second set of flowers were in memory of Sallie Mase’s birthday by Barbara Houser. The bulletins were in memory of the anniversary of Helen Gingrich’s parents, Samuel and Edora Adams. The acolyte was Sydney Lynn Moyer. The greeters were Shirley and Carl Berger. The reader was Rose Lesniak. The ushers were Jason, Laverne and Wilson Balthaser and Tom Beahr. Assisting Minister was Alicia Mengle. In the nursery was June Spatz and Megan Lesniak. The Children’s Church was led by Nancy Schwartz and Jessica Thames. The bread maker was Dorothy Kaminski.
March 11:
Bible Study with Pastor Susan at 10 a.m. The Fellowship dinner is at 5:45 p.m. Lenten Worship Service is at 7 p.m. Senior Choir will be held following the service.
March 12:
Bible Study with Pastor Jerry at 9:30 a.m.
March 15:
Worship at 7:45 a.m.
Sunday School at 9 a.m. Communion at 10:30 a.m. Just for Fun Scrapbooking from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
March 16:
Grief Support Group at 11:40 a.m.
March 17:
Church Council at 7 p.m.
Salem-Berne United Methodist Church
Morning Worship will be held on March 15 at 10:45. The Liturgist is Dennis Sonday and the greeters are Jim and Jill Hulse. The Children’s Message will be given by Judy Geschwindt and the acolyte is Madison Francis.
Lenten services on March 11 will be at Salem-Berne at 7 p.m. Bethany United Methodist, Hamburg, Salem United Methodist and St. Luke’s, Shoemakersville will be participating churches. Everyone is welcome.
March 12: Rainbows (Senior Group) meets at 10 a.m.
March 13: Game night at the church at 7 p.m.
March 14: Men’s Work Day at Pocono Plateau at 7 a.m.
St Paul’s Lutheran Church “Smoke Church”
Come join us for our service March 15 at 8:45 am. We are located along Old Rte. 22. Please visit our new Web site, www.stpaulssmokechurch.com for more details. For this past Sunday, the greeters and ushers were Lester and Roseanna Bower. The acolyte was Jacob Rausch. The lector was Harold Reppert.
The bulletins were sponsored in honor of the wedding anniversary of Paul and Esther Moyer by sister Kathryn.
Come and join us Sundays after the worship service for an hour of fellowship. Enjoy goodies made by congregation members and sit and talk with friends.
Anyone up to age 16 who is interested in joining our Praise Team, there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Join us as we lift our voices in praise to the Lord.
On Wednesday evenings March 4 through April 1, Lenten Soup & Sandwich Suppers will be offered for our Shared Ministry at New Jerusalem Zion UCC at 6 p.m. followed each evening by a five-week Bible study of the book of Isaiah. A free-will offering will be taken to defray the cost of the meals. (Or if anyone would like to help provide food for one of the meals, please let Pastor Elna know).
Please join us on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our third Annual Soup & Home Baked Bread Sale. We will have a variety of soups available for take home and also lunch there, along with freshly baked bread by the loaf. Be sure to visit us early, last year we sold out by noon! All proceeds go toward our vacation bible school.
Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church
Sheryl Manrodt, Mike McCann, Deb Orban, Russ Leinbach, Roy and Jane Bubbenmoyer, and Doyle and Faye Showers were worship assistants. The Sanctuary Candle for March is presented in honor of Wesley Wormser’s Boy Scout achievement. The flowers were presented in honor of Pastor Rob’s big 4 – 0 birthday, by his parents, Bob and Adele Argot. The bulletin covers were presented in memory of her mother by Shirley Letcher and the contents were presented in honor of Chris Leinbach’s 13th birthday by his parents, Russ and Steph Leinbach. Candy making begins March 23 on Mondays and Tuesdays from March 23 through March 31 with clean up day being on April 1. Orders can be placed for coconut cream, butter cream and peanut butter eggs.
First Holy Communion Classes will begin on March 22 during the Sunday School hour and continue through April 9. Classes are open to anyone from fifth grade thorough adulthood.
Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast will be held on March 14 from 8 to 10 a.m.
A Spaghetti Luncheon will be held on March 15 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Orders for Easter lilies are being taken.
The Community Lenten Service will be held at Little Tulpehocken Church with Rev. Bill Miller preaching the sermon.
St. Michael’s Church
Join us for worship on March 15 at 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9 a.m.
The altar flowers and bulletins will be sponsored by Mel and Jean Horning in honor of their 51st Wedding Anniversary.
Midweek Lenten gatherings with a covered dish are held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Following supper there will be a Nooma DVD shown and discussion. Maudy Thursday will be on April 9 at 7 p.m. and Good Friday April 10 at 7 p.m.
Easter services will be April 12 at 6:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Salem (Belleman’s) Church
On Sunday, March 8, Salem Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville, observed the Second Sunday in Lent with the two regular worship services at 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. Michele Dietrich played the piano for the early service while Linda Hartman, the Director of Music Ministry, played the organ for the late service. The scripture readings were Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 and Romans 4:13-25 which were read by Lester Gambler at the early service and Maura Wesner at the late service. The Gospel reading was from Mark 8:31-38.
Make your plans now to attend our next Wednesday evening Lenten service on March 11 at 7 p.m. The midweek service will be preceded by a homemade soup and bread supper which begins at 6 p.m. There will be a service every Wednesday during Lent. All are invited to attend!
Zion’s Lutheran Church
The mid-week Lenten Series: Returning Home continues this evening at 7 p.m. The theme is The Elder Son: “The Cost Says It All.” The theme for the March 18 Lenten Service is: The Father: “Not Your Typical Parent.”
Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 8 a.m. Contemporary Service as well as the 10:30 a.m. Service on Sunday, March 15. The sermon theme is “The Ten Commandments.”
