Church news

Shepherd of the Hills Church, Bechtelsville

Spring graduates who were recognized last Sunday include: James Bradley, Daniel Cocchimiglio, Samuel W. Costa IV, Melissa Hausman, Rodney A. Kulp Jr., Scarlett Kulp, Joshua Moser, Corey Nase, Alyssa Roney.

Those who were married or baptized at Shepherd of the Hills Church over the past 50 years will be recognized at Sunday services. The Relay for Life effort will also be featured.

Boy Scouts will meet Monday, 7 p.m.

Al Anon meets in the church on Tuesdays at 8p.m. AA groups also meet at the church on Wednesday (8 p.m.), Thursday (12:15 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m.)

Shepherd of the Hills Church is located at 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Obelisk

The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 8a.m. Holy Communion and the 10:15 a.m. Worship Service at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk. You are most welcome. Members participating in the 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion Service are: Ben Meyers, Head Usher; John Rose, Sr., John Rose, Jr., Greeters; Corynne Tray, Acolyte; and Judy Hunsberger, Reader and Communion Assistant. Members participating in the 10:15 a.m. service are: Bruce Richard, Head Usher, Jeff & Julene Steigelmann, Greeters; Gabby Breidor, Kayleigh Breidor, Ushers; Daniel Heller, Acolyte; and Jerry Jordan, Reader.

Handicapped facilities are available. Saint Luke’s website is www.stlukesobelisk.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville

Rev. Eugene C. Zaiser, Pastor
1749 S. Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

610-369-1281
We have returned to our Summer Worship Schedule. Worship is at 9:00AM each Sunday with no Sunday School or Contemporary Worship. We will return to our regular worship schedule on Sunday, September 2nd.

We have more graduates to announce: Congratulations to Jillian Stauffer, she graduated from Gilford College in North Carolina with a Phychology and Associlates Degree. She will be attending Temple University to pursue her Masters Degree and also to Megan Day, she graduated from Brandywine High School and will be attending Alvernia University in the fall. May God’s blessings be upon them as they continue on.

Join us for an Amazing Desert Journey at Vacation Bible School, July 23-27th, 6:15-8:30PM. this summer. We will be welcoming children ages 3 years old through 6th grade. Please invite family members, neighbors, and friends to be part of this amazing journey. For more information, please contact the church office.

Trinity’s events for the upcoming week:

Sunday, June 10th-Graduate Recognition Sunday, 9:00 Worship Service, the Worship Assistants for this service will be: Greeters: Gloria Christman & Dorothy Mathias, Ushers: Kurt Yescavage, Karen Irey, Cliff Minford & Sharon Kemp, Lector: Kenneth Berger, Jr., Bell Ringer: Roy Romig, Monday, June 11th - 6:30 Boy Scouts and Tuesday, June 12th-6:30 Cub Scouts & 7:00 Council Mtg.

For more information, please call or check out our website: www.trinitybech.org.

Christ Lutheran Church, Barto

Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, Barto will observe the Second Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, June 10, 2012 with services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Matthew Ollikainen will preach at both services and will present the Children’s Sermon at the 10:15 a.m. service. This Sunday is “Bring a Friend to Church” Sunday. We invite all members to bring a friend to either service and to Sunday School. Also during both services, we will recognize all members who are graduating from high school, tech school, college or other, as this is a Stepping Stone in their Christian faith. During the 10:15 a.m. service, the Workcamp Participants will be commissioned during the service. There are a total of 14 members/non-members attending the Workcamp, June 17 – 23 to Pine Grove Pa. Sunday School, for all ages, will be held at 9:00 a.m. Those ministering at the 7:45 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Justin Shaner, Lector; Dorothy Willing; and Ushers; June and Roy Herb. Those ministering at the 10:15 a.m. service are: Acolyte; Dustin Baker, Lector; Sandi Wentzel, Greeters (U): Mark VanHorn and (D): Jill VanHorn and Ushers; Debbie Pienta and Sherri Harrison. A Coffee Hour, hosted by the NOR Committee, will be held immediately following the 10:15 a.m. service in the parlor.

Tuesday, June 12, July newsletter articles are due into the church office. Then at 7:30 p.m., the Finance Committee will meet. On Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m., the Social Ministry committee will have a meeting in room B. Movie Night will be held on Saturday, June 16 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the social hall. We will be showing the movie “How to Train Your Dragon”. Popcorn and drinks will be served.

The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally. A nursery for preschool children is available at each 10:15 am service. Sunday school for all ages is held at 9 a.m. An Adult Bible Study class is held on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. The church is handicapped accessible. The church website is www.christniantic.com.

Boyertown Mennonite Church, 275 Mill St.,

Boyertown
On Sunday, June 10 there will be a fellowship meal in which each household should bring a main dish and a salad or dessert. We also have Sunday School classes for all ages from 9-10 a.m., and worship at 10 o’clock. Pastor Shenk will peach on “The Church.” Every Monday we have quilting open to anyone interested between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

We can be reached at 610-369-1974 or email at bmc19512@yahoo.com

Calvary UCC, 1231 Route 100
Barto

Summer worship has begun with services at 9:15 am. There is no summer Sunday School. Thank you to all the SS teachers who helped during this last session!

On Sunday, June 10th we welcome Rev. Mary Etta Mest as our guest preacher. Worship will be held at 9”15 am. All are invited to join us!

Now is the time to register for VBS! Please view our website of email us for more information.

St. Joseph’s Hill
Lutheran Church,

Boyertown
Worship news:
Congratulations to Ty Botts, Nathan Kline, Kurt Neumaier, Sydney Robb, Ethan Selfinger, and Tiana Tracy, the Confirmation class of 2012.

June 10- 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Graduate Recognition and Praise Band at 10; Interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing at 10. All-Committee Meeting after the 10a.m. service.

June 17- 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Choir rehearsal schedule- Senior Choir- Wednesdays at 7:30pm

Christian Education News:
June 9- Bake Sale at CVS in Boyertown, 9-12; drop off baked goods at the church on June 8 or on the 9th at CVS. Proceeds will be supplemented by the Southeast Berks Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and will benefit the Oley Valley Food Pantry at Frieden’s Lutheran Church in Oley.

Vacation Bible School: June 18-22, 9-11:30am; helpers needed; juice and healthy snacks as well.

Day Care News:
Congratulations to all Pre-School grads who are off to kindergarten! Thanks to all who helped with the graduation.

Youth News:
June 9- Hoagie Sale (last one before Youth Gathering).

June 10- Meeting and homework bonfire.

Other News:
Thank you to the Organ Committee, Alan and Ben Wood, and all who researched, prepared the nave, and otherwise helped with replacement and installation of our new organ and sound system.

June 24- Fellowship Event- “Hairspray” at Muhlenberg College. Tickets available.

“Like” our Facebook page- www.facebook.com/stjoeshill

St. Joseph’s is located at the intersection of Koch Road and Franklin Street in Pike Township (mailing address: 244 Koch Road, Boyertown, 19512). All are welcome to worship and other events held at St. Joseph’s Hill. Please visit our website at www.stjoeshill.org for a calendar of events, history, a pastor’s page, day care and pre-school info, and updates on construction of the addition to our fellowship hall.

Worship times: Sunday morning at 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages at 8:45 a.m.

Church office phone 610-369-0990; fax 610-369-0912; email at stjoehill@ptd.net

Day Care and Pre-School phone 610-367-1980; email hillchurch@ptd.net

Bad weather cancellation info- call the church office and wait for message, or go online to wfmz.com.

St. John-Hill U.C.C.
620 Hill Church Rd, Boyertown

June 24: Teen Challenge Choir Summer Concert

The concert will start at 5:00 pm and refreshments will be available at 4:00 pm. The concert will be held in the picnic grove at the church. A free will offering will be taken. The choir will offer an evening of inspiration through song and testimony.

For more information call 610-367-8114 or check out the website: www.stjohnhillucc.org

St. John’s Lutheran,
Boyertown

Chuch picnic: Sunday, June 10, at Boyertown Park, Rohrbach Pavillion. Please come and join us for a day full of fun, food and fellowship. The Fellowship Committee will be providing drinks, hamburger barbecue and hot dogs. We ask everyone to please bring either a desert or side dish. Bring your friends, family and neighbors! A sign-up sheet will be placed in the Parish House hallway. We are also asking for donated cakes for the cake walk. If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Dierolf at 610-906-4781.

Vacation Church School begins on Tuesday, June 12. So that we have adequate supplies for everyone, please sign up now. Forms are on the Parish House desk.

Kids’ Praise! Psalty the Singing Songbook is back again to teach kids all about the love of God. Practices will be every Wednesday starting on June 13. Practice will be from 6 to 7 p.m. the first two weeks. Starting June 27, practice will go from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

2012 Souper Bowl of Caring updates: A nationwide report was sent to all those that participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring on Feb. 5. Pennsylvania was second (to Texas) with $421,975.08 in total dollars and food items collected. The nationwide total was $9.5 million. There were 10,087 groups reported taking part in the fight against hunger.