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 PM and before each daily Mass. Upcoming activities include:
April 1: Schedule change, Wednesday Mass will be offered at 7 p.m.
April 2: Holy Thursday, 7 p.m. Mass; Eucharistic Adoration until 10 p.m. in the chapel
April 3: Good Friday, 3 p.m. Service of the Lord’s Passion; 7 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross (presented by parish youth), Divine Mercy prayers and Adoration of the Cross
April 4: Holy Saturday, 11:45 a.m. Blessing of Easter Foods; 12 p.m. Divine Mercy novena prayers; 8 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection
April 5: Easter Masses offered at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. A joyous Easter to all!
April 7: Harvest Fest planning meeting, 7:30 p.m.
April 19: Polka Spring Fling with Polka Country Musicians, Music & Dancing 1-5 p.m., Doors and kitchen open at 12 p.m. Admission includes hot buffet.
NORTHERN BERKS MINISTERIUM FUNDRAISER
The Northern Berks Ministerium is working in conjunction with the local Salvation Army for a Smokey Bear BBQ to benefit the Community Assistance Fund, on Sunday, April 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. BBQs include one-third pound pulled pork or beef brisket with BBQ sauce, bun, baked potato, applesauce & drink for a cost. Baked goods will be available for purchase. Pick up location at the Salvation Army (700 S. Fourth Street, next to Dollar General). Purchase tickets at most area church offices, the Salvation Army, Dollar General, and Kay Greenawalt State Farm Insurance Agency. The Community Assistance Fund helps low-income families and senior citizens of our area with food, utilities, rent, heating and clothing.
St. Michael’s ChurchThursday, April 2, is Holy Thursday, we celebrate Holy Communion 7 p.m., At St. Luke’s, Shoemakersville. We commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, on the night before Jesus Christ was crucified. The Rev. Paul Buzzard will preach. Worship concludes by stripping the altar bare of its linens and candles. Like the first Christians bereft of Jesus and mourning the two days after the crucifixion, the church stands unadorned until Easter morning.
Friday, April 3, we worship at 7 p.m. Several congregations will join us. The Rev Walt Breiner will preach. A Joint Choir will sing. The service recreates the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events, and it is left unfinished, because the story isn’t over until Easter Day.
Sunday, April 5, 6:30 a.m. Like the women at the tomb we will go at first light to look for the Lord and celebrate His Resurrection. We celebrate Holy Communion at the altar rail.
Sunday, April 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast in the Social Hall by St. Michael’s Aide Society!
Sunday, April 5, 10:15 a.m. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with Holy Communion and Pew distribution. A surprise will be distributed to children during the children’s Sermon. The Bell Choir will Ring in the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection!
Sunday School for ALL ages is 9 a.m. every Sunday. The Adult Classes study Miracles and Beyond Catechetical Class. The Youth watch NOOMA videos showing Christ’s work in our life.
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, Christian Education, Sundays 9 a.m. and Sunday Worship at 10:15 a.m.
A children’s sermon is heard every Sunday. For information call 610-488-1783 or Visit our web page http://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.
Hershey Park Tickets are available through April 12]. Tickets are Good May 1 – September 27, 2015. You can save money getting them through the Youth Group.
A Walk Thru The Bible Seminar is coming to Hamburg and you don’t want to miss it! Their fun, interactive LIVE Events are the flagship of this life changing international ministry.
The Walk Thru The Bible Old Testament Seminar will be Sat. April 25 starting at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. There is a cost for tickets and ages 10-18 are free. Lunch will be provided. Please call (610) 488-1783 or email: stmichaels529@gmail.com for more information. You can also register on our website: www.stmichaelsHamburg.org. You will not want to miss this unique opportunity – it will transform your life.
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 based on Scripture. Our greeters were Jake and Cori Dixon. Our nursery attendant was Cori Dixon, and our Junior Church leader was Bev Ruppert.
Upcoming Events: Please call us for dates and times for our Bible studies, and Men’s and Women’s groups. Our Easter Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – Outdoor Sunrise Service; 8 a.m. – Breakfast; 9 a.m. – Easter Worship; an Easter Egg Hunt (at approximately 10:30 a.m. will follow worship).
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.
Salem-Berne United Methodist Church
Join us April 5 for Easter Services. Sunrise Service will be held at 6:30 a.m. at the Pavilion. There will be no Sunday School. Worship Service with Holy Communion will be held at 10:15 a.m. The Altar flowers are presented in honor of the eighth birthday of Tabitha Samsel by Dad, Mom and Lila. The Liturgist is Phil Geschwindt and the Greeters are Randi Baker and Phil Geschwindt. The Children’s Message will be given by Lisa Francis and the Acolyte is Ayden Kleinfelter.
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perry Township
First time visitors and friends are welcome to come and share our joy this Easter Sunday!
On “Mandate” Thursday, the night of the Last Supper, April 1, worship will be held at 11 a.m. in the Lenten Chapel followed by soup. Jesus commanded that we are to “Love one another as we love ourselves.” First Communion students: Brittney, Samantha, Abigail, Karlene, Dillon, Alannah, Tiffany, and Michael and their families are asked to come to church by 6:30 p.m. Worship is at 7 p.m. Katelyn and Reece will receive their First Communion on Sunday, April 12.
Participate with Pastor Bruce Osterhout in the annual Hamburg Cross Walk at 11 a.m., walking from Victory Chapel to First UCC beginning at 11 a.m. with worship at 12 noon. at the end of the walk. Good Friday worship at Zion’s Lutheran at 7 p.m.
Come to our new worship service eon The Vigil of Easter, Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. and experience the transition from death to life. Move from the darkness of the tomb to Easter joy!
A traditional Easter Egg Hunt for hand colored eggs will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m. Zion’s youth are coloring eggs beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
This Sunday, April 5, is Easter Sunday with Sunrise worship at 6:30 a.m., a Congregation Council member prepared Ham and Egg Breakfast from 7:45 – 9 a.m., a 9 a.m. Children’s Easter program featuring an original television show “Jerusalem City News followed by an egg hunt for plastic eggs and 10:30 a.m. worship. Come and celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord with us this Sunday!
We look forward to the coming of spring and the second season of planting and growing in the Northern Berks Community Garden, beginning on Saturday morning, April 11! Thank you to the Ontelaunee Grange for their recent gift of $500 to the garden! Email communitygarden@zionslutheran.org to get involved in helping the garden.
Come and support The Potato Project’s Green Bean Project by eating lunch at Zion’s Lutheran on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods will be available for purchase.
Advance notice: Zion’s first ever Car Show will be held on Sunday, May 31. Bring your antique vehicle and/or your Toy Vehicle collection for display.
Visit www.zionslutheran.org for more info. Like us on Facebook at “Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perry Township.
Salem Belleman’s ChurchOn Sunday, March 29, Salem Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville, held Palm Sunday worship services at the regular Worship times of 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. The musician for the early service was Carol Kissinger while Linda Hartman, The Director of Music Ministry, played for the second service. The scripture readings for the services were Zachariah 9:9-12 and Philippians 2:5-11 which were read by George Phillips at the early service and by Cheryl Pszczolkowski at the late service. Also, the Gospel reading was from Matthew 21:1-14.
On Thursday, April 2, Belleman’s is conducting typical Seder meals and worship services in the Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The worship services will also include Holy Communion.
On Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. Belleman’s will hold its Good Friday worship service.
On Saturday, April 4, at 1:30 p.m. Belleman’s will conduct its annual Children’s Easter Drama and Egg Hunt at the Fellowship Hall.
On Sunday, April 5, Belleman’s will celebrate Easter at three morning worship services. The first service will be a dawn service held at Mohrsville Church of the Brethren at 6:30 a.m., the next service will be in the Belleman’s sanctuary at 7:45 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages, at 9 a.m. The third service will begin at 10:15 a.m. with Holy Communion being offered at both the 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. services.
Salem United Methodist Church Shoemakersville
Welcome to the corner of Sixth and Main Streets for our Easter Celebration. Our day begins at the Pavilion at Salem-Berne for the 6:30 a.m. Sunrise service. A sumptuous breakfast buffet is served right after the service. Then we have our 9 a.m. service which includes special music and the White Cross offering, which will be donated to Pennsylvania Veterans. Beth Moore has the Children’s Message.
The Youth Mission Team is holding a breakfast on Sunday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. This will help the team fund their work week in Accident, MD in June.
Administrative Council will meet on Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The next Northern Berks Mission Connexion meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20.
The Kid’s Club/Youth Group will have a game night at Salem Shoey on April 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Contact Carolann Seifrit or Beth Moore to request a shawl for a person or family in need. You may join the group at any time to receive patterns and/or yarn for shawls.
To contact us: church phone 610-562-4345; pastor’s phone 484-529-9227
Email: rlhostetter2gmail.comThe Lord is risen: He is risen indeed!
Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church
Of 537 N Main Street, Bernville, welcomes all to join us to celebrate and spread the Light of The Lord.
April 3 Good Friday Service 7 p.m.
April 5 Easter Sunday Service 9:30 a.m., The Cherub Choir will bless us with their singing and The Friedens Carillonaires bell choir will perform. The service will be preceded by a continental breakfast in the social room from 8 -9 a.m.
April 13 -Free soup and bread lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
April 18 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anoymous meetings, Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the social room.
Mark your calendars for :May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. for our Meatloaf dinner. The menu will include traditional meat loaf, meat loaf with tomato, and turkey meatloaf, baked potato, butter, sour cream, corn, green beans with tomato, applesauce, gravy, coffee, tea, drinks and ice cream. There is a cost per person. Takeout will be available.
To contact us the Church phone is 610-488-6260 or Friedens_bernville@verizon.net.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran “Smoke” Church
St. Paul’s invites you to join us every Sunday at 9 a.m. for Sunday worship service. Our 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 studies,reviews and discusses the Gospel lesson for the day. Our Pastor is The Rev. Elna Stratton and our choir director/ organist is Donald Ryan. There will be a Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion at St. Paul’s starting at 7 p.m. on April 2. There will also be a Good Friday service on April 3 at 7 p.m. Our Easter Sunday service with Holy Communion will start at 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5. The acolyte will be Samantha Brown, the lector is Karen Willard and the greeters are Lester and Roseanna Bower.
Looking ahead…St. Paul’s is sponsoring a dinner theater bus trip to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster. The show is “The Church Basement Ladies in A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement.” There is a cost. This includes the bus, dinner, show, coffee, tea, tax and meal gratuity. We will also visit the Wilbur Chocolate Factory. Reservations are a first come, first serve basis. More information will be forthcoming. For questions or to book a seat, please call 610-562-2647.
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. and 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. Our adult life group classes continue tonight at 7 p.m. The classes being offered are as follows: Divorce Care Support Group: a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences (there is a cost for class materials). Follow: a discipleship class (there is a cost for class materials), The Daniel Plan: a health and finance class (there is a cost for class materials), and The School of Tyrannus: an open Bible Study (free). Call our church office at 610-562-2972 for more information.
Grief Share is offered Tuesdays at 7 p.m., and there is a cost for class materials. Grief Share is a grief recovery support group for anyone who has recently lost a loved one. Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This class can be joined at any point during its 13 week course. Don’t go through the challenge of loss alone. These support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable resources to help you deal with the pain and look forward to tomorrow.
The Bridge Church is hosting a special service on Good Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Join us for this traditional service in our Sanctuary. We are also hosting our annual Easter Services on Sunday, April 5 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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.201 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. 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 Palm Sunday The Altar Flowers are sponsored in loving memory of Deanna, Mabel, George and Helen Achenbach, Ray and Katherine Phillips, Jane and Donald Mengel and Donald (Joe) Miller by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Phillips and Dana Achenbach and family.
The Bulletins and Order of Service is sponsored in loving memory of Deanna, Mabel, George and Helen Achenbach, Ray and Katherine Phillips, Jane and Donald Mengel and Donald (Joe) Miller by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Phillips and Dana Achenbach and family.
The Palms are presented to the glory of God in memory of Stephen T. Leibensperger, Lloyd W. Herber and Stephen Mark Leibensperger by Domer and Dianne Leibensperger and families.
Weather Cancellations – In case of severe weather, which requires the cancellation 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/worshipclose.
Youth Group Lounge Project: Sunday, April 12 after worship in the future lounge. The youth lounge planning is underway. Fun activities and the beginning of the conversion will take place.
Laurel Center Date Change: Due to Easter being the first Sunday of the month the youth group will be going to the Laurel Center on Sunday, April 19 for BINGO night. Meet at the Laurel Center at 6:45 p.m. Pick up is at 8 p.m.
Thrivent Members Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket Sale: Due to unforeseen circumstances, The St. John’s/Thrivent Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket Sale scheduled for May has been canceled.
Memorial Scholarship: Any active member of St. John’s who has been accepted and will attend an approved program of higher education for 2015-2016 can apply for a scholarship which can be used for books and/or other educational supplies. Applications may be requested by contacting the church secretary at (610)562-3808, by e-mail at secretarydonna@comcast.net or at www.stjohnshamburg.org. Deadline to submit application is May 3.
Bear Creek Camp – Residential: Bear Creek Camp’s residential program, for all children who have completed grades 1 -12, is a traditional camp program centered on spiritual growth, outdoor living and small group development. For the camp experience of a lifetime attend a week at Bear Creek Camp. There is a cost for a week at camp – an incredible price for a residential camp at the same price of some day camps. Various discounts are offered. Applications and additional $20 discount coupons are available through Lydia Beck. Financial assistance is available through St. John’s Bear Creek Scholarship program and Bear Creek’s campership fund.
St. John’s Bear Creek Scholarship: St. John’s members attending a week at Bear Creek Camp can apply for financial assistance. Applications are available at www.stjohnshamburg.org and by contacting at the church office via email at secretarydonna@comcast.net or phone 610-562-3808. Deadline to apply is May 3.
Sunday, April 5 is Easter Sunday. Worship Service will be at 7:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. There be Maundy Thursday service on April 2 at 7 p.m. The next Saturday Night Communion Service will be on April 4 at 5:30 p.m.
