News From St. Anne’s
Sunday services this week at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church at 15 E. Green St. include Holy Eucharist, Rite I at 8 a.m.; and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:30 a.m. at Old St. Anne’s Church at the corner of S. Broad St. and St. Anne’s Church Road.
A healing service is conducted each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the town church. Evening Prayer is celebrated at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at Old St. Anne’s.
Vacation Bible School, Studio-Go, a game show, will be held for five successive Wednesdays in July. Go to our Web site below to register. It is free and all are welcome.
For more information about the church and its activities, call the church office at 378-2401, or go to www.st-annes-church.com.
Parents at Northeast Christian Church
For those who have kids or someday want kids, don’t miss the last of a four-week series hosted by Northeast Christian Church.
Sunday, June 21 will be Father’s Day.
Call Pastor Frank Foreman at 378-0161 or email frank@nechristianchurch.com.
Tree of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church news
The TOL Summer Picnic will be July 19. Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for sign up sheets for attendance and food contributions.
Sunday School and Children’s Church will take a summer break. However, the nursery is available year-round.
Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m.
Sylvia Schill reports that 18 of the TOL youth represented Tree of Life in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Middletown. The team raised $1,476 and will probably raise more than $2,000 when all is said and done, thanks to matching funds.
A family is needed to host an exchange student for five to 10 months. Host families can be young couples – 25 years of age or older, single parents with teenagers, empty-nesters or retirees. Check out the flyer on the information table bulletin board.
Dale United Methodist Church news
Dale United Methodist Church will celebrate the Children’s Choir Anniversary at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28. All are welcome.
Sunday morning worship experience is at 9:30 a.m.
The Rev. Donald E. Hamilton is the pastor.
Mt. Pisgah church celebrates Father’s Day
Mt. Pisgah U.A.M.E. Church will sell dinners Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. The menu includes barbeque spare ribs, fish and chicken. Each dinner will include sides of potato salad, green beans, macaroni and cheese, dessert and a roll.
The price is $10 each.
Bring your father to church Sunday, June 21 for Father’s Day.
Sunday, June 28, will be fellowship with Grimes A.M.E. Church of Phoenixville, Pa. The Rev. George Beachum is the pastor for the service.
For more information, call 378-2764 or go to www.mtpisgahuame.org.
All are welcome to worship.
The Rev. Elwood Fews is the pastor.
Taekwon-Do Summer Course
Middletown Baptist Church is hosting a free beginner Taekwon-Do course through Aug. 26.
The course will meet each Wednesday, from 7 to 8 p.m.
This is the fourth year that the course has been offered. Tony Skinner, an internationally recognized sixth-degree black-belt instructor, will teach the class.
The course will feature various self-defense techniques utilizing kicking, punching and blocking.
To register, email office@middletownbaptistchurch.org or call 378-2443. All participants must sign a provided medical release waiver.
Middletown Seventh-day Adventist Church Vacation Bible School
Middletown Seventh-day Adventist Church will hold a three-day Vacation Bible School Monday, June 22, to Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This year the theme is “Avalanche Ranch.” Each evening the children are invited to participate in fast-paced learning about Bible characters, take part in selected fun crafts, enjoy delightful snacks, and many other activities designed to help them grow in grace and enrich their faith daily.
Registration begins Monday, June 22, at 5:45 p.m.
The church is located at 858 Noxontown Road, Townsend.
For more information, call 378-7260.
Polar Extremes at Middletown Baptist
Join the action at Middletown Baptist Church for exciting Bible stories, games, puppets, skits, snacks and prizes.
Bring your friend of any age and join the church for Vacation Bible School Tuesday, June 23 through Saturday, June 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
On Saturday, MBC will offer VBS attendees a fun day called “Extreme Saturday,” from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call the church office at 378-2443, email office@middletownbaptistchurch. org, or go to www.middletownbaptistchurch.org/vbs.
St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Odessa will kick off its Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a Family Father’s Day Picnic with the VBS starting at 6:30 p.m.
Hot dogs, veggie dogs and rolls will be supplied. Please bring a covered dish.
Vacation Bible School continues through Thursday, June 25. Preschool – ages 3-5, begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends with a light supper at 6:30 p.m.
Camp for children ages 6 to 12 begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
Each Bible trek is supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks.
To register or for more information, go to www.stpaulsodessa.org or call the church office at 378-2420.
Service and luncheon at Port Penn Church
The Port Penn/Delaware City Presbyterian churches will welcome Arch Woodruff and Linnis Cook home from their appointment as mission co-workers in Brazil Sunday, June 28, at a 10:30 a.m. service at Port Penn Church, 8 E. Market St., Port Penn.
A meet and greet luncheon will follow the service.
A free will donation will be accepted to cover costs.
Reservations are requested and can be made by calling (302) 834-4483 or emailing jewelb48@verizon. net.
Mt. Friendship AME Church welcomes John L. Williams
Mt. Friendship AME Church will welcome John L. Williams as the motivational speaker at the 11 a.m. service.
The former professional basketball player, who played in South America, has traveled internationally inspiring people to succeed against the odds.
Dr. Paul Bryant, vice president for Student Affairs at Delaware State University will also participate in the service. The Rev. Shirley M. Smith of Dover is the pastor.
For more information, call S. Renee at (302) 736-5131. The church is located at 1761 Mt. Friendship Road, Smyrna.
Liberty Baptist Vacation Bible School
Liberty Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 13 through 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at 2744 Red Lion Road, Bear.
The theme is “Boomerang Express” and it is for ages 4 to fifth-grade.
For more information or to register, call the church office at (302) 838-2060.
