WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCHES....
August 1 - Peach Festival - St. Thomas UCC, 902 East Macada Rd., Bethlehem - 12 to 5 pm - Rain Date: August 2 - free live entertainment - free crafts - free bingo - free face painting - fun & food - 610-868-9167 August 1 - Community Picnic in the church grove - Jerusalem UCC (Trachsville), 545 Church Dr., Palmerton - 12 Noon - ? - rain date is Sunday August 2 - 1PM "Jesus' Jumpin Jamboree - 2PM kids games and cakewalk - 3 & 5PM music by Jesse Wade Gang - 6:30PM - cakewalk - 7:30PM Jesse Wade Gang - 9PM raffle drawing - bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some great food and music August 2 - Ice Cream Social at Christ Church, UCC, 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath - 4 to 7PM - hot dogs, hamburgers and more - entertainment: "Jack and Friends" - tickets at the door -- 610-837-0345 August 8 - Summer Picnic - Morgenland Church, Leather Corner Post, Orefield - 4 to 9 PM - in the church grove - come and enjoy the music by The Country Rhythm Band, good food, cake walks, raffles, children's activities, including a magician, fun and fellowship - Raindate: Sun. Aug. 9th - 1 to 6 PM August 10-14 - Vacation Bible School, - Jerusalem UCC (Trachsville), 545 Church Dr., Palmerton - 6 to 8PM - kids from ages 2-12 can come and play games/sports and/or do artistic things like crafts, music, dance, and drama in a Christ-Centered environment. - two groups: preschool (2-4; parent must accompany child) and grade school (5-12) are offered - our half time rally is full of fun with our resident rock guitar player playing great songs while we learn about how Jesus helps uslive life in full effect! ---- and we'll eat and drink yummy snacks - for more information or to register, go to jerusalemucc.com or call 610-681-4412. August 12 - Peach Festival -Trinity Reformed UCC, 260 E. 7th St., Bloomsburg - 4 to 7 pm - sandwiches, side dishes, peach desserts, ice cream August 12 - Phoebe Peach Festival - Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown - starting at 4 pm - food, fun, music - Allentown Band starts at 6:30 pm - all proceeds benefit Phoebe Home residents August 14 - Coach/Vera Bradley Purse Bingo - St. John's UCC (Fullerton), 575 Grape St., Whitehall 7 pm- doors open at 6 pm - 610-264-8421/$20 in adv./$25 @ door - Seating for ticket holders only - all ticket sales are nonrefundable - Chinese auction/Food available August 15 - Youth Car Wash & Bake Sale - St. Paul's UCC, 19th & Lincoln Ave. (church parking lot), Northampton - 9AM to 3PM - please drive in and get your car sparkling clean & pick up some delicious baked goods while you wait - all proceeds to benefit St. Paul's U.C.C. Youth NYE (National Youth Event) 2016 Trip August 21 - Pig Roast - Lenape Park - Sponsored by Old Zionsville UCC, Old Zionsville - 4:30 to 8PM - tickets needed to purchase food - singer Joel Shimer from 5:30 to 6:30PM - bingo from 6:30 to 7:30 PM - for more information call 610-966-3601 August 21 & 22 - Blues Nite Out - Union UCC, 5550 Route 873, Neffs - Friday night August 21 featuring the Bryant Brothers from 7 to 10 PM - Saturday night August 22 begins with Jake Kaligas's Dynamic Duo from 4 to 6:30 PM then finishes with the Sarah Ayers Band from 7 to 10 PM - bring your family, bring your friends to an evening of great music and great food in our church grove - bring your lawn chair, bring your blanket, bring your appetite, there will be barb-q's, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, shrimp delight, homemade baked goods, and ICE CREAM !!! - food stands open at 5 pm on Friday and 4 pm on Saturday August 22 - Ham & String Bean Dinner - Christ Church, UCC, 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath - 4 to 7PM - soup, coleslaw and dessert. Take Outs - Adults/$10 - Children (6-12y) $6 - 610-837-0345. August 22 - Annual Peach Festival, Raffle & Quilt Show - St. John's UCC, 15. S. Second St., Slatington - 4 to 8PM - held in Memorial Park (next to church) - "Remember When" oldies band - quilt can be viewed & tickets can be picked up at the church during office hours - Monday, Wednesday, or Fridays 9AM to 3PM or after our church services - King size quilt, gift cards, quilted table runner - food - cake walk - Chinese auction - call the church for more information - 610-767-5554. August 29 - 2nd Annual Golf Tournament - Emmanuel UCC, Mountaintop - Sand Springs Country Club in Drums - this is a 4-player scramble, Captain and Crew, with a shotgun start at 8am - hot dogs at the turn for lunch and an Italian Buffet Dinner with raffle, awards and prizes after the tournament - the cost to play is $75/person, $300 /team - non-players can enjoy a day on the course for $30 and accompany the golfers to the dinner and awards banquet - for more information, call Donnie Myers (371-2037) or Nelson Horwath (868-3013), or call the church office at 868-5675 September 11 - Lynda Randle Concert - Heidelberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington - 7PM - tickets will be on sale ahead of time or you can buy them at the door - doors open @ 5PM with Jack Snyder & Friends entertaining us until 6:15 p.m. followed by the Lynda Randle Concert @ 7PM - to order tickets or have any questions, call Jack Snyder @ 610-298-2244 September 12 - "JOSEPH" - join New Bethel Church, Kempton for a bus trip - Sight & Sound Theater, Lancaster, PA - $115/adult; $60/child age 3-12) - price includes bus transportation from Kempton Fire Co to Lancaster, ticket to the show, buffet at Shady Maple & gratuity for bus driver - 9AM to 6PM - seats are located in Center Orchestra - reservations are non-refundable - contact Marjorie Hamm 610-298-2451 September 13 - Covered Dish Luncheon (help us celebrate our 275th Anniversary of being The Church) - Old Zionsville UCC, Kings Highway & Fountain Road, Old Zionsville will celebrate 275th anniversary - around 12 noon - your presence and prayers are appreciated as we give thanks to God for shining God's light in Old Zionsville for the past 275 years and hopefully many, many more! - It all began in a log cabin church structure in 1740 September 19 - All You Can Eat Breakfast - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 7 to 11AM in downstairs social hall. September 25 - Take-Out Dinner - Christ UCC, 209 Main St., Walnutport - 1 to 3PM - Roasted Chicken Half or Pork with Roll - includes baked potato & cole slaw - tickets $10 - contact Bonnie at 610-767-7602 October 3 - Ham & Turkey Dinner - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 4 to 7PM. October 5-9 - Trip to Orlando to see the "Holy Land Experience" - sponsored by St. John's UCC (Fullerton), Whitehall - 4 nights stay at the Doubletree by Hilton at Universal Orlando resorts - 2 day pass to the Holy Land Experience - if interested...don't wait to sign up...do it now - for more information, contact St. John's UCC church at 610-264-8421 October 17 - All You Can Eat Breakfast - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 7 to 11AM in downstairs social hall. November 1 - Concert with Richard Van Auken & choir members from 5 local churches - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 2PM - free will offering |