Forest Presbyterian vacation Bible school
Forest Prebyterian Church invites people of all ages to a fun time learning about “The Fisherman’s Story: Jesus Calls Peter,” the vacation Bible school theme for this summer.
The free school will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each morning from Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21.
Each day, students will learn one story of Peter’s life and sing songs relating to the stories, do crafts that reinforce the stories, act out the stories with costumes or through puppets, have snacks and play on the equipment in the fenced backyard.
The downstairs of the church, where most activities will take place, is air-conditioned. The church is located at 44 W. Main St., in Middletown, across from The Everett Theatre.
Children may be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. for free play until the program starts. There is no charge. To register, call Alison Matsen at 378-8265.
Mt. Olivet to hold Peach Social
Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Warwick, Md., will host a Peach Social Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will include peaches and ice cream, a bake table, peach pies, a yard sale, sloppy joes, hot dogs, sodas and much more.
Mt. Olivet is proud to welcome their new minister, the Rev. David E. Kelley Jr., on Sunday, Aug. 2. Worship begins at 9 a.m. All are welcome.
The church is located at 131 Main St., Warwick.
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 South Broad Street and St. Annes 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.
For more information about the church and its activities, call the church office at 378-2401 or go to www.st-annes-church.com.
Tree of Life to go tubing on Sassafras
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Aug. 16, for tubing on the Sassafras. Join the youth group at the Russell home and enjoy the splendors of the river – swim, paddle, tube or watch.
The Property Committee has scheduled work parties every Saturday throughout the summer. If you’d rather work during the week than on Saturdays, contact Judy Nolte or Richard Mullen. They have keys and are working during the week and would love some help.
If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the Tree of Life community, speak with Pastor Hamlin. He expects to form a new group soon.
The choir will be on hiatus for the summer. Please consider joining when the choir re-assembles in the fall.
Tree of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. at Brick Mill Elementary School. The Ministry Center is located at 211 N. Broad St., Middletown.
For more information, call 378-3345, go to www.tollc.org or email treeoflifelc@verizon.net.
Mt. Pisgah UAME church news
Annual Water Fun Day will be held at Mount Pisgah on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and enjoy the kiddie pools, water slide, games, food, drinks and frozen treats. Super soakers and towels are required. All are welcome. This event is sponsored by the Children of Christ Choir.
The Annual Stevenson Family and Friends Day will be celebrated Sunday, Aug. 2, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Youth Praise Dance and Choir activity is every Friday at 7 p.m. at Mount Pisgah. Membership is not required to join the fun.
Mount Pisgah’s weekly Bible Study Class has been suspended for the summer months. They will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Adult and children’s Sunday school is held weekly at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11 a.m.
Did you know that Mount Pisgah has a beautiful cemetery backed by the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal? It offers a serene atmosphere for eternal rest. For information, call 378-2764 for or email mtpisgahgmail.com.
Mount Pisgah UAME Church is located at 516 Old Summit Bridge Road, Middletown. For more information, call 378-2764 or go to www.mtpisgahuame.org.
Dale U.M. Church
Sunday worship at Dale United Methodist Church begins at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Donald E. Hamilton is the pastor.
All are welcome to worship Christ with the church.
Trinity A.M.E. Church to celebrate 125th anniversary
The Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church Family and the Rev. Dr. Natalie P. Alford, pastor/teacher invite the public to worship with at their Sensational Sunday Worship Experiences at 10 a.m.
On Saturday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m., the church will hold its 125th Church Anniversary Banquet Celebration at the Executive Banquet Hall and Conference Center, 205 Executive Dr., Newark. Attire is semi-formal. The cost for tickets is $125. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the church at 378-2223.
On Sunday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m., the church will hold its 125th Church Anniversary Worship Experience. Alford will preach. At 4 p.m. at the Louis L. Redding Middle School, the guest preacher will be the Rev. Reginal Jackson, pastor of St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church in Orange, N.J., with his choir and congregation.
All are welcome.
Lee-Haven U.M.C. to hold Fruits of the Spirit Tea
The women of Lee-Haven U.M.C. will have a Fruits of the Spirit Tea Saturday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. at Lee-Haven UMC, 413 Blackbird Landing, Townsend.
Tickets are $5. For more information or tickets, call 378-2106.
