St. Michael’s ChurchSunday, May 31, .We celebrate The Holy Trinity. We will use the Athanasian Creed which is a precise mini-theology lesson on what the Trinity is and what it is not. It counters the claims of Arianism, which said that Christ was a created being and not equal with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Athanasius was credited as the author for many years because he was a staunch defender of the divinity of Jesus Christ and of the Trinity.
After the children’s sermon, a noisy offering will be taken for the homeless served by Doug Graybill, “Veterans Making A Difference,” who serves veterans who are struggling with homelessness and wartime demons. We also plan to honor Betty Dietrich, retired church sexton, who served in the position since 1975.
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.
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 28: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
May 31: Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast and Recollection, 9 a.m.
June 1: Healthy Steps in Motion senior aerobics and fitness class, 9:30 a.m.
June 2: Schedule change- Mass will be offered today at 9 a.m.
June 12: St. Mary Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. at Green Acres Golf Course
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.
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 8:28 p.m.
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 am. Pastor Dave Long presented the message “Being Spirit-Filled” based on Acts 2:1-13. 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 & times for our Bible studies, and Men’s & Women’s groups. Join us on Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. for 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 24, Salem Belleman’s Church, 3540 Belleman’s Church Road, Mohrsville, celebrated Pentecost 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 Gospel reading was from John 20:19-23. Rev. Joe Long served as the supply pastor for the services. Additionally, on May 24 at 3 p.m., Belleman’s hosted the Ordination service of Joshua M. Fitterling.
Vacation Bible School is coming to Belleman’s from Monday, June 22 thru Friday, June 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “G-Force” and will be held in the air conditioned Fellowship Hall. All youth are invited to attend!
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perry Township
Come and worship with us on Sunday, May 31 at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday. Come to Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Bruce will speak about the History of the Internal Combustion Engine and the Duryea Brothers Hill Climbing Car!
You may now register to participate in Zion’s first ever Car/Vehicle Show to be held this coming Sunday, May 31. Bring your antique vehicle and/or your Toy Vehicle collection for display. You can just show up at the show if you want to!
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! Help our Youth Group raise money for a new swing set and some picnic tables!
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Shoemakersville by worshipping in the ShoeyPark 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.
On Saturday, June 6, worship at 5 p.m. We will have Saturday worship each week during the summer. On Sunday, June 7, WORSHIP WILL ONLY BE AT 8 A.M. AT ZION’S.
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. Advance registration is appreciated.
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.
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 for our 9 a.m. worship service. The morning scripture is Exodus 1:8-2:10, and Pastor Rick’s message, “God in Quiet Mode,” is based on Colossians 3:1-11. Bible Study classes follow in Fellowship Hall for all ages.
Saturday, May 30 is Youth Work Day at Pocono Plateau. Contact Mary Yoder if you would like to join the group.
The Kids Club will meet at Salem-Berne at 6-7:30 p.m.
Pastor Rick is holding a study of Judges starting on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. It is based on Judges for You by Timothy Keller. Everyone is welcome.
June 7 is the Community Worship Service in Shoemakersville Park at 10 a.m. to celebrate Shoemakersville’s 250th anniversary.
June 14, Father’s Day, is our Worship in the Park. Debi Irene Wahl and Friends will provide the program. There will be a covered-dish meal following.
The Youth Mission Team goes to Accident, MD from June 21-27. Please pray for the team and the families whom they will be helping. Thank you for the many donations which helped them reach their goal.
VBS this year will be held at Salem on August 2-6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “In The Beginning” tells the story of creation and the first family. The next planning meeting is on June 30 at 6:30 p.m. We need volunteers for all areas, even if you can only help for one night. Please contact Joan Yoder.
June 28 is the Youth Group trip to Heisler’s Dairy and Mini Golf. This group will leave the church at 2 p.m.
To contact us: church phone is 610-562-4345; Pastor’s phone is 484-529-9227
Email: rlhostetter@gmail.comGod wants full custody of His children, not just weekend visits.
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.
We hold Sunday School every week at 9:00 a.m. and a Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. led by Rev. Susan Ohl, interim pastor.
Next Sunday, May 31, will be Pastor Sue’s last Sunday as our interim Pastor. While we look forward to welcoming our new minister, the Rev. Daryl Hamm, to our faith family on June 7, it is with equal sadness that Pastor Sue will no longer have a lead ministerial role in our church.
Pastor Sue has served us superbly and faithfully over these many months. She is well known to us as a very capable leader but also brought us an abundance of musicality, humor, innovative vitality and a profound depth of faith. We will miss seeing her in this capacity but are heartened that she will remain a member of our broader community.
As we move into the summer season, we look forward to welcoming anyone looking for a church home as well as visitors and travelers to join us in worship.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran “Smoke” Church.
St. Paul’s invites you to join us every Sunday morning for worship service 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, May 31 (Holy Trinity) is a Holy Communion Sunday. On Sunday, May 17, we welcomed four new member into our family of faith by confirmation: Cora Brown, Samantha Brown, Elaina Koller and Anna Stoever
Looking ahead: Bible School will be held June 23, 24 and 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To R.S.V.P. please call 610-916-5036 or email (preferred) basket286@comcast.net.
The acolyte for May 31 is Elaina Koller and the lector is Harold Reppert.
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.
Tonight is our last night for Family Night before we break for summer. 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 three-week classes are being held this evening and 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.
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. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration costs include a manual, teaching and refreshments on Saturday morning. For more info, a schedule, registration form and payment option 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. and 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.
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 Day of Pentecost THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are presented to the glory of God in memory of loved ones by the Alfred Seaman family.
THE BULLETINS are sponsored in loving memory of Earl C. Yoder on the 89th anniversary of his birthday, May 29th, by wife, Helen and sons.
SUMMER CHURCH HOURS: Church services will start at 9:30 a.m. starting May 31 thru Sept. 6. Services will be start at 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 13. We will have Saturday night Service on June 6 at 5:30 p.m. There will be no Saturday night service in July, August or September.
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. 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.
Bear Creek Camp – residential one week traditional camp for youth in grades 1-12. See Lydia Beck for discount information.
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 & flower 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.
Laurel Center: Movie Night – Sunday, June 7. Come watch the movie “Maleficent” with the residents. Meet at the Laurel by 6:45 p.m. Due to the length of the movie, pick up time is 8:40 p.m.
Youth Lounge Painting: Thursday, June 11 from 9 a.m. – 12:p.m. Wear old clothes and help transform our new youth lounge.
VBS/Day Camp Training and Picnic with Bear Creek Camp Counselors: Sunday, June 22 at 4 p.m. Due to new safety guidelines all youth and adult volunteers for Day Camp and VBS must attend this training session. The Bear Creek Day Camp Counselors will be arriving after training. Stay to welcome them and enjoy some picnic fun.
Summer Family Services: We mix it up a bit. Family worship services will not always be the third Sunday of the month. Mark your calendar for these family services with a Make Joyful Noise Offering: June 28: Day Camp Presentation, July 19: Vacation Bible School Presentation, and August 23: Church Picnic at Tilden Park.
Sunday, May 31 is First Sunday after Pentecost. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 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.
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. If weather is a problem, the service will be held in the Christian Education Building. Parking is available at the chapel. During May, our Sunday services will be held at 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. From June through August, Sunday services will be held at 7:45 and 9:30 a.m. Pastor Inge Williams officiates at all three services.
Our grief support group will be meeting on Monday, June 1 at noon in the fellowship hall. They share a meal and deal with a variety of grief issues. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, June 2, our Friedens Friends will be meeting at 11:30 a.m. This is a very lively group that meets once a month on the first Tuesday for a potluck lunch and a program. Again, 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.
