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:
May 21: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
May 21: Holy Name Society meeting, 7:30 p.m.
May 25: Memorial Day Mass at 9 a.m. (No evening devotions on the holiday)
May 26: Harvest Fest planning meeting, 7:30 p.m.
May 31: Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast, 9 a.m.
June 12: St. Mary Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. at Green Acres Golf Course
First Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ
At the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Hamburg, invites everyone to worship with us as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
First Reformed UCC Church holds Sunday School every week at 9 a.m. and a Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. led by Rev. Susan Ohl, interim pastor.
On Pentecost Sunday, May 24, we are excited to share in the Confirmation of six of our adolescents to be held during the worship service. The Confirmands are: Brock Adams, Abby Birmingham, Ashley Birmingham, Mason Henne, Andrew Jackowski and Mason Wolber.
Also, with the Memorial Day weekend approaching, we heartily invite travelers, visitors and old and new friends to join us for worship.
Salem E.C. ChurchAt 2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville.
This week at Salem Church: Our Fellowship Coffee was at 8:30 a.m. followed by our Worship Service was at 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages was at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Long presented a dynamic message based on Scripture. Our greeters were Kevin and Sandy Towles. Our nursery attendant was Linda Wood, and our Junior Church leader was Tonia Krick.
Upcoming Events: Please call us for dates & times for our Bible studies, and Men’s & Women’s groups. MOPS meets Friday, May 22 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. On Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. we are having a luau, Salem-style!
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 Belleman’s ChurchOn Sunday, May 17, Salem Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville, celebrated the Seventh Sunday of Easter 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 Gospel reading was from Luke 24:44-53. On Sunday, May 17 Belleman’s celebrated Church Music Sunday during the 10:15 a.m. service. There were presentations from the Handbell Choirs, Children’s Choir and the Senior Choir. Rev. Joe Long served as the supply pastor for the services.
Belleman’s will be holding its 88th annual Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 25. The celebration includes picnic foods served in the refreshment stand of the Fellowship Hall beginning at noon and continuing until 8 p.m. Also, during the 3 o’clock hour there will be a Memorial Day worship in the cemetery. The night is capped off with a concert by the Washington Band of Annville in the bandstand from 5 – 8 p.m. All are invited to attend!
Hamburg Seventh-day Adventist Church
Our Hamburg Church family would like to give you an invitation:
We are a Bible based Church located at 22 Willow Rd., Hamburg.
Our Service times are: Bible classes for all ages at 10 a.m. followed by our worship hour at 11:05 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Our Pastor is Alex DuBee. His Office number is 610-562-7200. He would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have.
SABBATH MORNING (Saturday 11:05 a.m. Pastor DuBee will share the Word of God with us.
A vegetarian fellowship meal for our Guests & Visitors will follow the worship service.
Monday: Happy Memorial Day! We at the Hamburg Community Seventh-day Adventist Church wish to thank all those past & present who have served. You are a blessing!
Our Community Service 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 12-2 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. A Study of Revelation, Chapter 1.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: The Adventurer & Pathfinder Clubs meet. The Adventurers are for young members 5-8 years old. They meet at our church facility from 6 -7:30 p.m. The Pathfinders are for ages 9-18 and they meet at the Blue Mt. SDA Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m.
The joy and the blessing of the Sabbath begin this Friday evening at 8:22 p.m.
FRIEDENS CHURCH SHARTLESVILLEYou are always welcome at Friedens located at 28 Wolf Creek Road. We hope you will join us on Saturday at 5 p.m. for Encounters Worship in our outdoor chapel (weather permitting). The chapel is located towards the rear of our property and can be accessed through the cemetery. The fourth Parking is available at the chapel. During May, our Sunday services will be held at 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Inge Williams officiates at all three services.
On Sunday, May 24, we will be honoring all veterans for their service to our country. Following the second service, the flags that were blessed will be taken to our cemetery and placed on the graves of all ninety four veterans, fourteen of whom served during the civil war.
As we will be closed on Memorial Day, our grief support group will not be meeting. This group meets here each Monday at noon with an occasional outing to restaurants in the area. They share a meal and deal with a variety of grief issues. All are welcome to attend.
Join us for Vacation Bible School Boot Camp. On June 7 come to our first 9:30 a.m. summer service and stay the day. The children will join us for Growing God’s Garden after the children’s message (during the service). The children need to bring their favorite vegetable for soup. Parents and friends are invited to join in at the conclusion of the service. We will go till 4 p.m. and lunch will be served.
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perry Township
Thank you to everyone who helped make last Sunday’s Music Sunday a success! A special word of thanks to Don Schilke for producing the WZION Old Tyme Radio Show!
Come and worship with us on Sunday, May 24 at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate the Day of Pentecost. Come to Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Daryl Golnitz of Food for the Poor will be our special Guest for the day. Pastor Golnitz will preach at both services and teach Adult Sunday School. Wear “Red” to Church on Pentecost Day, Sunday, May 24! Red Geraniums given in honor or in memory of a loved one will decorate our chancel and then be planted in the church yard to bloom all summer long.
You may now register to participate in Zion’s first ever Car/Vehicle Show to be held on Sunday, May 31. Bring your antique vehicle and/or your Toy Vehicle collection for display. Registration forms are now available at church or check out the website for more information in the newsletter. Come check out the Mobile Ice Cream parlor (SWEET RIDE!) that day!
Celebrate 250th Anniversary of Shoemakersville by worshipping in the Shoey Park with us on Sunday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Zion’s Brass will perform. Come to the 64th Children’s Parade and Carnival on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 11 a.m.
Summer Bible School for children age 3 to Grade 5 will be held June 22-26 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Registration forms are now available.
Volunteers are now needed each week in the Northern Berks Community Garden, located at Zion’s Lutheran, on Mondays from 8-10 a.m. and on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.
Visit our new upgraded website at www.zionslutheran.org for more info. Thank you to Zachary Hoherchak of Shoemakersville and his fellow PSU-Berks students for the good job on the website. We give you an A+!
Like us on Facebook at “Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perry Township”.
Salem United Methodist Church Shoemakersville
Welcome to the corner of Sixth and Main Streets in Shoemakersville for our 9 a.m. worship service. The morning scripture is John 14:8-17, 25-27, and the pastor’s message “Sent to Serve,” is based on I Cor. 12:1-14. Classes for all ages are available following worship in Fellowship Hall. Starting on June 3, Pastor Rick is leading a study of Judges based on Judges for You by Timothy Keller. The Wed. evening study begins at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesday, May 26 from 6-8 p.m. If you have need of a prayer shawl, contact Carolann Seifrit.
May 30 is Youth Work Day at Pocono Plateau. Contact Mary Yoder to volunteer. This year the group will help replace a shed.
Kid’s Club is at Salem-Berne this month on Sunday evening, May 31, from 6-7:30 p.m. Transportation is available if needed. Contact Beth Moore or Mary Yoder.
Our church is joining the Children’s Fair Parade to help celebrate Shoemakersville’s 250th Anniversary. We need help assembling the floats and we need walkers and riders for the parade. Let Sonja Rollman know how you can help. We also will join the Community Worship service on June 7 from 10-11 a.m.
Worship in the Park for Salem is on June 14 at 10 a.m. Debi Irene and friends will provide the program. The service will be followed by a covered-dish meal. Everyone is invited.
The Youth Mission Trip to Accident, MD is June 21-27. Pray for a blessed experience for our team as they serve families during the week.
VBS this year will be held at Salem on August 2-6. The theme is Creation. Many helping hands are needed. Joan Yoder is in charge, so let her know how you can help.
To contact us: church phone 610-562-4345; Pastor’s phone 484-529-9227.
Email: rlhostetter@gmail.comAll good things come from God.
Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church
Of 537 N Main Street, Bernville, welcomes all to join us to celebrate and spread the Light of The Lord.
May 24t: ummer schedule begins, Bible study 8 a.m. Worship service 9:30 a.m.
May 25: Bernville Memorial Day Parade at 2 p.m. Watch for our Youth and Leaders marching in the parade to announce “Adventures on Promise Island” Vacation Bible School July 13-17.
May 28: Crafters 5 p.m.-7 p.m. join us for some fun crafting projects
May 30: Green Thumb 9 a.m.-11 a.m. come “garden” with us and enjoy the outdoors. Sign-up for an area if you would like to set your own gardening schedule.
Mark your calendar for June 6 Bernville Annual Community Yard Sale. Friedens Aid Society will start at 7 a.m. to sell breakfast then transition to lunch items, volunteers please sign-up to help and/or come offer your support and have a yummy breakfast, lunch or both!
Yard sale spaces are available in the Church parking lots, no fee for members, small fee for non-members.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the social room.
To Contact us the Church phone is 610-488-6260 or Friedens_bernville@verizon.net.
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 Seventh Sunday of Easter THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are presented to the glory of God in loving memory of Arlan B. Fink, on the anniversary of his birthday, by Carol and Philip Fink and family.
THE ORDER OF SERVICE is sponsored in loving memory of Deanna, Mabel, George and Helen Achenbach, Ray and Katherine Phillips, Donald (Joe) Miller and Jane Mengel by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Phillips and Dana Achenbach and family.
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.
Day Camp: “Jesus Is” – June 22-26, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. An amazing Christ centered day camp for children who have completed Kindergarten – Grade 6. The cost includes snacks, picture, t-shirt, pool admission and lots of fun!
Vacation Bible School: “Everest” – Sunday, July 12 – Thursday, July 16, 6 – 8:30 p.m. For ages 4 – completed Grade 6. New friends, amazing experiments, glacier games, lip-smacking snacks, surprising adventures, and incredible music.
Come join the “Women Talk” conversation on Sunday May 24 and Sunday June 28 after Welcome Table in the Primary Sunday School Room. Be prepared to laugh, listen, share and grow in Jesus Christ. See Charlotte Uhler or Judy Levermore for more information.
Graduate Recognition: Sunday, June 14 during 9:30 a.m. worship. Please notify the church office by June 7 of any high school or post-secondary students who are graduating this year. Provide student name, school name, date of graduation, degree earned if applicable, and future plans.
SUMMER BULLETIN: During the summer months we are giving our members the opportunity to design a bulletin cover. We gladly accept submissions from children, teens or adults If you have an idea for the bulletin cover, please speak to Pastor Latshaw.
BULLETIN SPONSOR CHAIRPERSON: We are looking for someone who is willing to be in charge of the bulletin sponsorship here at St. John’s. If you feel like this would be a task you would enjoy, please speak to Worship Committee Chair, Merribeth Levan or Pastor Latshaw. It is a very vital part of our worship experience.
PENTECOST Next Sunday, May 24, is Pentecost Sunday. We will celebrate this festival of the beginning of the Christian Church with the Affirmation of Baptism (also known as Confirmation) and Holy Communion.
In honor of the coming of the Holy Spirit, we wear red to symbolize the power of God resting in each of us. Don’t forget to pick up your geraniums.
Sunday, May 24 is Pentecost. 10:15 a.m. Worship Service w/Holy Communion. The next Saturday Night Communion Service will be on June 6 at 5:30 p.m. There will be no Saturday Night Service in July, August & September.
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.
Family Night is tonight! 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 3-week classes are being held this evening and will include: Dare to Discipline, an insightful class on parenting your children (there is a cost for the study guide), Your Legacy, a class about leaving a spiritual legacy for the generation beneath yours whether it’s children, grandchildren, or loved ones (there is a cost for the study guide), and our TBC Welcome Class, if you’re interested in learning about the history of TBC, why we’re here, and how you can be a part of what’s going on come check out this free and insightful class! 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. GriefShare 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.
We are hosting a Holy Spirit Conference on Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. Special guest evangelists Andre van Zyl & Deon Vanstaden from South Africa will be teaching. Registration costs include a manual, teaching and refreshments on Saturday morning. For more info go to our website at www.hamburgbridge.com or call our office at 610-562-2972 x.200.
Following the Holy Spirit conference we will be hosting revival services with Andre van Zyl. Services will be Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m, and Sunday night through Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. nightly. Childcare is available during these services for children under 6 years. Please call our office or email admin@hamburgbridge.com to register your child.
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.
