St. Mary Roman Catholic ChurchLocated 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:
Jan. 29: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
Feb. 1: 9 a.m., PREP Religious Education classes
Feb. 2: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
Feb. 3: Harvest Fest planning meeting, 7 p.m.
Salem E.C. ChurchAt 2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville.
This week at Salem Church: Our Coffee Fellowship was at 8:30 a.m. Our Worship Service was at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Long presented a thought-provoking message. Our greeters were Kevin & Sandy Towles, & our nursery attendant was Dorinda Moll.
Upcoming Events: Please call us for dates & times for our Bible studies, and Men’s & Women’s groups. MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) meets Friday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Time-Out for potty-trained toddlers through 6th grade is Friday, Feb. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran “Smoke” Church
St. Paul’s welcomes you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 2613 Old Route 22, Hamburg. We are near Edenburg. Our service starts at 9 a.m. Our Pastor is The Rev. Elna Stratton and our organist/ choir director is Donald Ryan. Our worship service is followed by a fellowship time with refreshments. Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m. Our Adult Sunday School Class discusses and studies the Gospel message of the day. Please feel welcome to attend. Sunday, Feb. 1 will be “Souper Bowl” Sunday. We will hold a special collection that day. Looking ahead we will be making Easter Candy starting in March. Anyone interested in making candy or buying candy, please contact Aveline Stees at 610-562-4204.
The Bridge Church (TBC)At 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 host Family night. Nursery care, Royal Rangers and M’Pact Girls Clubs (K-4th) are downstairs. 56 Club for all students in 5th-6th grades and Momentum Youth meets in the TBC Youth Room for students in 7th through 12th grade. Praise, Prayer & The Word will be a time of prayer for adults in our Sanctuary for the month of January. This is the kick-off to our winter quarter before our adult life group classes begin Wednesday, February 7th.
Our Divorce Care Support Group is beginning Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Call our church office at 610-562-2972 to register for this group. Other classes being offered on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 7 are Follow: a discipleship class, The Daniel Plan: a health and finance class, and The School of Tyrannus: an open Bible Study.
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 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.
St. Thomas ChurchThe worship service was opened with a selection by the Jubilation Ringers. The altar flowers were presented in memory of their parents, Stan and Dorothy Lessig and Earl and Dorothy Thomas by Glenn and Millie Lessig. The rose was presented in memory of Elsie Kraatz by her children and grandchildren. The Souper Bowl will be observed on Feb. 1. Bring cans of soup for the S.O.F.A. Project Food Pantry. Contact Dorothea Miller or Grace Reber for reservations for the Sweetheart Banquet by Feb. 9. Jerry Walsh was the Acolyte.
Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church
The altar flowers were presented in honor of the birthday of Mike McCann by his wife, Deb. The bulletin was sponsored in honor of the birthday of Paul Zerbe by his wife, Joyce. Holy Communion will be observed on Feb. 1. A Soup Sale will be held on Feb. 11. A Town Hall Meeting with Senator Mike Folmer will be held on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be information, education, and discussion of Medical Cannabis.
Salem Belleman’s ChurchOn Sunday, Jan. 25, Salem Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville, celebrated the Third Sunday after Epiphany at the regular Worship times of 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. The musician for both services was Linda Hartman, The Director of Music Ministry. The scripture readings for the services were Jonah 3:1-5, 10 and 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 which were read by Diane Dreisbach at the early service and by Dottie Cowan at the late service. Also, the Gospel reading was from Mark 1:14-20.
Please visit our website for more information about Belleman’s, www.bellemanschurch.org.
Salem United Methodist Church Shoemakersville
Welcome to the corner of Sixth and Main Streets in Shoemakersville for our 9 a.m. worship service. This Sunday is SOUPER Sunday at Salem. Wear your favorite team colors and bring canned goods, non-perishables and paper grocery bags for the Northern Berks Food Pantry. (Communion has been moved to the second Sunday this month.) The morning scripture is Galatians 4:4-7 and the pastor’s message, A Prayerful Life, is based on Luke 2:22-40. Beth Moore has the Children’s Message.
Administrative Board will meet on Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The Jacobs Brothers will present a sacred Gospel concert on Sunday, Feb. 15 here at Salem. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. Following the concert, we will have a covered-dish brunch. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary. The meat and dessert are provided.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will be glad to teach you to knit or crochet and help you with supplies if this is new to you. Prayer shawls are available for special needs. Please contact Carolann Seifrit.
To contact us: church phone is 610-562-4345, pastor’s cell is 484-529-9227
Email: rlhostetter@gmail.com”A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.” author unknown
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
At 99 Church Street, Hamburg, would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to join us at 10:15 a.m. services on Sundays. Come and join us.
On Third Sunday after Epiphany the flowers are presented to the glory of God in loving memory of Elsie Degler, on the anniversary of her birthday, Jan. 26 by Chester and MaryAnn Epting
The newsletter is on our new website www.stjohnshamburg.org. We will not be doing a massive mailing. Please notify the office if you need a hard copy. Copies of the Newsletter will be available in the rear of the Church.
Weather Cancellations – In case of severe weather, which requires the cnacellation of services or activities, you may call the Church at 610-562-3808 and you will be told of such cancellations or you may find that information at the following locations: WFMZ TV Channel 69 or go to www.wfmz.com/worsipclose.
The Property Committee has replaced chairs in the Junior Room and also the Kinder Klass Room. The old chairs are for sale. If interested, see Doug Adams for details.
SPECIAL DAY: The good people of Zion’s Lutheran Church, Perry Township have extended an invitation to the members of St. John’s to worship with them on Sunday, Feb. 1 at their 10:30 a.m. service, and to attend their Sunday School session, at 9:15 a.m. Following worship there will be a social time in their fellowship hall with pizza and salad. Plate offering will be divided between Opportunity House and North Berks Food Pantry as part of Souper Bowl of Caring. Bring your St. John’s offering envelopes and place them in the plates. Offering envelopes will be sorted after the service and we will receive any St. John’s envelopes to bring back. Please plan to join us for this joint service of worship.
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY: Boy Scout Sunday will be held on Feb. 8. On that day two services will be held. An early service will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the Boy Scout Service (with Presentation of Awards) to begin at 10:15 a.m. in the auditorium. The Scouts only breakfast will be held in the Primary Room at 8 a.m. We are holding two services due to a larger anticipated attendance for the Scout service. If you are interested in attending the scout ceremony come to 10:15 a.m., if not you might want to try the 8 a.m. worship experience. Either way, we will look forward to seeing you on Feb. 8, at 8 a.m. or 10:15 a.m.
There will be a short meeting after church service on Feb. 15 for all ushers to discuss usher duties and schedules. Any questions or unable to attend, please feel free to call Karen Stoudt 610-334-6147.
Thank you for taking your time to help usher at St. John’s.
Needed: Used/New Suitcases/Duffels: The youth group is collecting gently used or new suitcases/duffels as part of their retreat project. The suitcases/duffels are for Berks County Children and Youth who gives them to children to use when they are leaving an unsafe living environment. Items can be placed in the box near the auditorium by Sunday, Feb. 1.
Laurel Center Super Bowl Party: On Sunday, Feb. 1 meet at the Laurel Center by 6:45 p.m. Come cheer on your favorite team with the Laurel residents. The event lasts for an hour. Pick up is at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1 is the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Worship Service will be at 10:15 a.m. at Zion’s Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. The next Saturday Night Communion Service will be on Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Zion’s Lutheran Church, Perry Twp.
On Sunday, Feb. 1, the congregation of St. John’s Lutheran Church will be worshipping with the people of Zion’s Lutheran Church, 354 Zion’s Church Road, Perry Township-Shoemakersville. St. John’s nave is currently being renovated. The Rev. Burl Latshaw, interim pastor at St. John’s will preach at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Joint Sunday School classes will be held at 9:15 a.m. The Adult Choirs will sing together at 10:30 a.m. For Souper Bowl Sunday, there will be a soup and salad luncheon shared in the Fellowship Hall. A special offering will be connected to share with Opportunity House in Reading and the Northern Berks Food Pantry.
Salem-Berne United Methodist Church
Join us Feb. 1 for Morning Worship and Holy Communion at 10:15 a.m. The Sermon title is “Facing Reality with Faith.” The Scripture is Phillipians 4:6 and Matthew 8:23-27. The Liturgist is Phil Geschwindt. The Greeters are Lynn Kreider and Janet Gesicki. The Children’s Message will be given by Linda Seyler and the Acolyte is Shannon Carvin.
The Chicken Pot Pie dinner is Jan. 31 from 4 – 7 p.m. Dinner is by donation and will benefit the August mission trip to Red Bird Mission in Beverly, KY.
