Sunday, May 3 at 11:00 AM in Fellowship Hall

Join us for a relaxed time of connection as we gather across generations for a time of faith, conversation, and fun. Let’s POP into talking about faith with one another as we enjoy a popcorn snack while creating space to share stories, listen deeply, and discover how God is at work in each of our lives.

Children’s Sunday School will be held twice a month during the 10 AM Worship service. The children will start in the Sanctuary and then be dismissed to the Sunday School room where they will enjoy a Sunday School lesson, crafts, music, and treats.

The final dates for Spring 2026 Sunday School are May 3 & 17

We hope that you will mark your calendars and bring your children, grandchildren, and their friends to share in the fun.

If you are interested in helping with Sunday School, please contact Alan Bosch.

25+ Varieties of Colorful Shade-Loving Plants

Through the generous cultivation by Larry McNamee, we will once again be offering Coleus plants for sale on these dates in Fellowship Hall:

Saturday, May 2 9 AM to Noon

Sunday, May 3 after worship

Sunday, May 10 following worship

The cost is $5/plant or 5 plants for $20.

The Trustees ask that you come out on Saturday, May 9, from 9 AM–noon for our Spring Church Cleanup Day. There are many chores that need to be undertaken. Helping to tidy, clean and polish our church is important, enabling members and visitors to experience God in a welcoming environment. 

Our custodian takes care of the week-to-week cleaning and each year we ask for your help to attend to bigger clean-up tasks. We will be working inside and outside by weeding, trimming, washing, polishing, dusting, etc. Please come out for a few hours on this day. There are many rooms that have not had a good cleaning in several years.

The College Hill book group continues to meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM in Fellowship Hall or Room 4 if the hall is being used. All our welcome to join us! 

May 26 Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

June 29 Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser

Contact Sue Youtz for further updates. 610-751-0654/

syoutz@ptd.net

SAVE THE DATE FOR FOOD, 

FELLOWSHIP AND FUN!

The Christian Education Committee will be sponsoring our annual church picnic on the first Sunday in June following worship. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Everyone is invited to bring a side dish or dessert. Look for signup sheets in Fellowship Hall beginning in May to help us estimate how many will attend.

Thank you for so many donated items! Our gracious neighbors have helped fill our shelves. Looking ahead, the West Bethlehem Emergency Food Pantry at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran would love to have more:

    • Cereal/oatmeal/pancake mix/granola bars

    • Shelf-stable milk

    • Jelly

    • Coffee/tea/powdered drink mixes

    • Juice

    • Canned tomato products: sauce/diced/crushed/paste

    • Canned baked beans

    • Canned kidney beans

    • Canned corn

    • Personal care items

    • Toilet paper/paper towels

The Pantry also accepts items that are past the “expired” or “best by” date. Please place your donations on the COT table or in the grocery cart in Fellowship Hall. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!

We have been alerted to the fact that the school needs to re-stock their supply of personal care items. This includes toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc. Anything you can contribute is greatly appreciated.

We are continuing to collect school supplies for William Penn. All items can be placed on the COT table in Fellowship Hall or placed in the bins under the table.

Besides school supplies, the following items have also been requested: outside toys (jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, kickballs, footballs, etc.), tissues, hand sanitizer, and Lysol wipes. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our community school.