West Berks Mission District EventsReformation celebrated God's Work, Our Hands on Sunday Sep 9 with a festive worship service, 5K run and Community Block Party. We want to thank Reformation for their work in support of the Reading Lutheran Food Pantries which resulted in raising $2,275 for that cause.
Rostered Ministers Event Oct 15 at 3:30 pm at Mangia! Italian Restaurant at 322 East Wyomissing Ave, Mohnton. There will be time for conversation and enjoy dinner and finish by 6:30 pm. Please email Dawn@westberksmissiondistrict.org to register for this event. Table Talk III on Monday Oct 15 at the McGlinn Conference Center from 7 - 9 PM. Free event. Topic is "Embracing Fracture Stained Glass: Death and Life in Churches". Presenter is G. Travis Woodfield. For details see the September newsletter under the "More" heading on this website. Bingo to benefit Jessica Shepherd & Family at Robeson Lutheran church, Mohnton Sun. Oct 21 from 12 - ?. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Includes 20 games. Cash prizes and raffle basket. Lunch is available for purchase. Call 610-856-7242. Holiday Bazaar at Robeson Lutheran, Mohnton Nov 3 from 7:30 am - 2 pm. Crafts, white elephant items, baked goods raffle baskets. Crafters & vendors welcome. Breakfast & lunch available. Call church office 610-856-7242. Wed Community Night at Robeson Lutheran - A Venom Institute Conservation & Education program will begin Nov 7 at 6 PM with a family meal. The program will feature Rudy Arceo, founder & presenter of the Venom Institute. Live snakes & other reptiles featured with hands on opportunities. The program is sponsored by Robeson Lutheran church and Preschool. The program will run from 6:40 - 7:30 pm. RSVP to church at 610-856-7242. Retired Leaders Group - Remember the first Thursday of each month the Retired Leaders group meets for breakfast at 9 am at the Heidelberg restaurant in Robesonia. All are welcome and no reservations required. Berks Festival of Faith Free Supper meets at Bern Lutheran Church, 820 W. Leesport Rd, Supper and service are for people with special needs/challenges and their families and friends. All are welcome. For more information contact Pr. Dave Kistler, davedeek@gmail.com or 717-933-8802. Common Ground and Hope Lutheran Churches have evening worship services during the week which include meals with worship. It is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for individuals or a congregation to serve others in the community. Please see the Grants and Ministries page for details. Mark your calendars for 2018! Oct 7 - CROP Hunger Walk Oct 15 - Rostered Ministers event Oct 15 - TABLE TALK III Oct 23 - WBMD Council Meeting Nov 1 - Fall Assembly |
Job Openings
If you would like to have job openings posted here, please send the information to West Berks Mission District, 1015 Windsor St. Reading, Pa 19604 or call 610-375-8303. Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn, seeks a part-time Director of Digital Communications (unordained, 15-20 hours). Must be a strong communicator with a desire to serve in a church setting. Both creative and at home with all things digital. Eager to lead and work with volunteers. Bachelor’s degree and at least three years' experience in a communications field strongly preferred. Competitive salary. If interested, contact Church Office: office@adventonline.net or 610-678-2411. St. Paul Lutheran church, 1550 Perkiomen Ave, Reading needs a part-time sexton. Approx. 12 - 15 hrs weekly. Upstairs nave cleaned weekly, downstairs fellowship hall cleaned weekly, and other various duties. Child Protection clearances necessary. Call 610-373-3135 or email stpaullcreading@verizon.net for an application or for a copy of the job description. |
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