Saturday, October 10, 8 AM – 4 PM(?)

Come early—stay late—a half-day—a few hours? We welcome everyone with whatever time allows for your schedule. Coffee, donuts, and lunch are provided. For more information, contact Gayle Brinker at 484-892-0781. 

And fill out the form (available at the church!) to get your very own order!

Sunday, October 18 During Worship

We have had a blessed presence on Laurel Street since October of 1887! We will celebrate our congregation’s impact and longevity with an intergenerational Lovefeast — an ideal time for everyone to come together in person to enjoy delicious apple cider donuts and fellowship. Join us!

We are currently collecting Halloween candy for Bethlehem’s trick-or-treat night at College Hill. There is a basket on the COT table in Fellowship Hall for your donations. Thank you!

During the midterm election on Tuesday, November 3, COT will once again be hosting a pay-as-you-can bake sale. All proceeds will help support programs and student needs at William Penn Elementary School.

Donations of baked goods can be dropped off at church on Sunday, November 1 OR Monday, November 2 from 6 PM–8 PM. Bakers, please share your baking skills with the community as we continue to support William Penn.

One more thing — volunteers to help staff the bake sale on November 3 are needed! If you have time to help out, there is a sign-up sheet on the white table in Fellowship Hall. Any time you can give is greatly appreciated!

During November, the Community Outreach Team would like to collect donations of food that contain chocolate — brownie mix or cake mix, cocoa or Cocoa Puffs. Anything chocolate. Have fun selecting a fun donation which will be delivered in time for Christmas. 

On November 22, COT will host Fellowship Hour with a celebratory offering of chocolate treats. Thank you for your dedicated support of the Food Pantry!

Coffee and Conversation has moved to lunch time! 

We now meet on the third Tuesday of every month for lunch and conversation. Due to many dietary restrictions, we ask that everyone bring their own bagged lunch and beverage of choice. Topics will vary from month to month, and all are welcome to attend. 

Please join us as we catch up and spend time learning and growing together. 

Our next gathering will be on Tuesday, October 20.

There’s still room at our handbell tables and in the choir pews. It’s not too late to join one — or both — of our music ensembles! If your schedule doesn’t allow you to commit to a full year of singing or ringing, we would always welcome you for a season: Advent/Christmas or Lent/Easter. Please speak with one of the directors if interested in this possibility.

Choir rehearsals are held in the Choir Room (Room 6) from 4:00 PM–5:30 PM on Thursday afternoons. If you’re interested in singing, please contact Gwyn Michel at gwynmichel@aol.com—or simply show up!

Handbell rehearsals are held in the Bell Room (Room 10) Thursday evenings from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM. If you are interested in joining the handbell choir, please contact 

Krysti Wallace at k.nappi1221@gmail.com.

Children’s Sunday School meets twice a month during the 10 AM worship service for youngsters aged 3 through middle school. The children start in the Sanctuary and then are dismissed to the Sunday School room where they will enjoy a lesson, crafts, treats, and games. The Fall schedule is as follows:

October 11 & 25

November 8 & 22

December 13 & 27

Please 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.

The College Hill book group continues to meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30 AM. We meet in Room 4.

October 27 Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

November 24 Fatal Intent by Tammy Euliano

If you’re interested in joining us or just reading along, contact Sue Youtz at 610-751-0654/syoutz@ptd.net.

Our Christmas in July celebration may be over, but we continue 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.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION REQUESTS FOR 2026 – 2027

*Brand-specific requested for quality and durability

• *Crayola markers (broad and fine-tip)

• *Elmer glue sticks

• *Expo black dry-erase markers

• 1" hard binders

• Backpacks 

• Board games/activities for indoor recess)

• Clorox wipes

• Construction paper

• Dry-erase markers

• Hand sanitizer

• Headphones with wires (NO EARBUDS)

• Individually wrapped snacks

(Goldfish, pretzels, popcorn, Cheez-Itz, etc.)

• Narrow pencil boxes or pencil pouches

• Primary writing journals

(marble front with primary-friendly lines 

and picture box)

• Scissors (adult and kid-size)

• Small whiteboards

• Tissues

FOR RECESS

• Adult-size basketballs

• Footballs

• Jump ropes

• Kickballs

• Soccer balls

• Sidewalk chalk

Thank you for your generosity in supporting our community school.

West Bethlehem Emergency Food Pantry

College Hill Community Outreach Team and Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church thank you for your generous donations to the West Bethlehem Emergency Food Pantry. 

CURRENT FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

    • Shelf-stable milk

    • Jelly

    • Coffee, tea, powdered drink mixes

    • Juice

    • Canned kidney/black/baked beans

    • Canned corn/peas/mixed vegetables

    • Tuna

    • Pasta

    • Mac-n-cheese

    • Cooking oil

    • 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!