Local Notes: WASHINGTON COUNTY Elm Springs United Methodist Church, 118 N. Elm St., presents “Surf Shack” vacation Bible camp from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The camp is for children in pre-kindergarten throug
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Church services around Delaware County
C.C. Hancock United Methodist Church: 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, holds Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Child care/Sunday School provided. Makin’ Music is held Tuesday-Saturday, call 610-361-0730; Jazzercise is Monday-Saturday, call 610-356-4685. For information, call 610-543-3551.
Cornerstone Christian Ministries: 2914 W. Ninth St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship service at 10. Bible study is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “We are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, which is Jesus Christ.”
First African Baptist Church: 901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, celebrates The Rose of Sharon Missionary Ministry Annual Day on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The Voices of Joy sing, and Min. Sharon White preaches from the theme “Trouble Don’t Last Always” (Exodus 14:13-15). Adult and Youth Sunday School classes and Discipleship classes for new members meet at 8:45.
Greater Highway Church Of Christ, Inc.: 715 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, holds Men’s Day services July 17, 29 and 31, with theme “I Have Faith In Jesus, the Horn Of My Salvation,” from Psalm 18:2. Bishop Jimmie Smith, pastor of Refuge Temple of Jesus Christ, Philadelphia, is the speaker at the 5 p.m. service July 17. The 8 p.m. service Friday, July 29 features guest choirs, and the 5 p.m. July 31 service features guest speakers. For information, call 610-532-1392 or visit www.ghcoc.net
Linwood Heights United Methodist Church: 1627 Chichester Ave., Linwood, holds worship for all ages at 10:40 a.m. each Sunday. Child care is available. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30. This week, Pastor Ethel Guy brings the message, “Choosing the Better Part.” Missing Link recovery group meets at 8 p.m. every Wednesday and noon every Saturday in the parsonage parish hall. Grief Share for those who are suffering the loss of loved ones is held Wednesday nights at 8 in the parsonage. For information, call 610-485-2300 or visit www.linwoodumchurch.com
Middletown Presbyterian Church: 273 S. Old Middletown Road, celebrates Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Douglas W. McPheeters continues his summer series “Kingdom Secrets: The Parables of Jesus” with this week’s topic “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” (Matthew 18:23-35). “Punch on the Lawn” fellowship fellow the service. Nursery care and Enrichment are provided for children under 10.
Mt. Hebron AME Church: 1321 Green St., Linwood. The Annie Elizabeth Edwards Missionary Society celebrates Annual Missionary Day at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Paul Thomas of AME Union Church, Philadelphia, delivers the sermon, joined by his choir and congregation. Dinner is from 1:30-3.
Mt. Zion United Holy Disciple Church: 1021-23 Central Ave., Chester, celebrates the 24th pastoral anniversary of Elder Otheo J. Savage at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Bishop Newton A. Pullian, pastor of Littles Memorial Temple United Holy Church, Philadelphia, is the guest preacher, accompanied by his choir and congregation.
Siloam United Methodist Church: 1148 Upland St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship at 11. United Voices of Siloam render the music, and the Rev. Herbert N. Gibbons, Sr., delivers the message. Thursday evening prayer service is at 5, followed by Bible study at 6. Remember the sick and shut-ins with prayers, cards or a phone call.
St. Daniels United Methodist Church: 315 Edwards St., Chester, holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Christ Servant Minister Marquita Miller brings the word, with Min. Towanda Tilson as worship leader. Christ Servant Minister Susan Coe renders the music. Family and Friends Day is celebrated at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday, July 24. Min. Georgette Peterson is the guest preacher.
Temple of Brotherly Love CC Church: 1136 Highland Ave., Chester, holds Sunday service at 11:15 a.m. For information, call the church at 610-485-4980.
Trainer United Methodist Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., hosts teaching and sharing for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by prayer and praise service in air conditioned sanctuary at 10:45. The Rev. Jim Ford brings the message “Eutychus’ Embarrassing Experience,” assisted by Dot Loeffler. Nursery and Junior Church are available. Legacy Clothes Closet is open Fridays from noon-2 p.m. Donations of food items are received weekday mornings for distribution through Food Cupboard.
Trinity United Methodist Church: Eighth and Butler streets, Chester, holds Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Communion is served on first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, the Rev. Jim Ford brings the message “Eutychus’ Embarrassing Experience,” assisted by Jaime Taylor.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, holds one service at 10 a.m. Sundays through Labor Day. This week, Ruth Hendry speaks on the topic “Haiti, To Help, Fix or Serve?” Since 2012 the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the College of Social Justice has brought more than 25 groups of volunteers to Haiti to learn about just recovery models, after the 2010 earthquake, and to support projects initiated by local communities. Ruth Hendry, an active member of UUCDC, went to Haiti in January 2016 with the members of WellSprings Congregation as a part of the CSJ Haiti Beyond Recovery program. For information, call 610-566-4853 or visit www.uucdc.org
Cornerstone Christian Ministries: 2914 W. Ninth St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship service at 10. Bible study is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “We are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, which is Jesus Christ.”
First African Baptist Church: 901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, celebrates The Rose of Sharon Missionary Ministry Annual Day on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The Voices of Joy sing, and Min. Sharon White preaches from the theme “Trouble Don’t Last Always” (Exodus 14:13-15). Adult and Youth Sunday School classes and Discipleship classes for new members meet at 8:45.
Greater Highway Church Of Christ, Inc.: 715 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, holds Men’s Day services July 17, 29 and 31, with theme “I Have Faith In Jesus, the Horn Of My Salvation,” from Psalm 18:2. Bishop Jimmie Smith, pastor of Refuge Temple of Jesus Christ, Philadelphia, is the speaker at the 5 p.m. service July 17. The 8 p.m. service Friday, July 29 features guest choirs, and the 5 p.m. July 31 service features guest speakers. For information, call 610-532-1392 or visit www.ghcoc.net
Linwood Heights United Methodist Church: 1627 Chichester Ave., Linwood, holds worship for all ages at 10:40 a.m. each Sunday. Child care is available. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30. This week, Pastor Ethel Guy brings the message, “Choosing the Better Part.” Missing Link recovery group meets at 8 p.m. every Wednesday and noon every Saturday in the parsonage parish hall. Grief Share for those who are suffering the loss of loved ones is held Wednesday nights at 8 in the parsonage. For information, call 610-485-2300 or visit www.linwoodumchurch.com
Middletown Presbyterian Church: 273 S. Old Middletown Road, celebrates Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Douglas W. McPheeters continues his summer series “Kingdom Secrets: The Parables of Jesus” with this week’s topic “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” (Matthew 18:23-35). “Punch on the Lawn” fellowship fellow the service. Nursery care and Enrichment are provided for children under 10.
Mt. Hebron AME Church: 1321 Green St., Linwood. The Annie Elizabeth Edwards Missionary Society celebrates Annual Missionary Day at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Paul Thomas of AME Union Church, Philadelphia, delivers the sermon, joined by his choir and congregation. Dinner is from 1:30-3.
Mt. Zion United Holy Disciple Church: 1021-23 Central Ave., Chester, celebrates the 24th pastoral anniversary of Elder Otheo J. Savage at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Bishop Newton A. Pullian, pastor of Littles Memorial Temple United Holy Church, Philadelphia, is the guest preacher, accompanied by his choir and congregation.
Siloam United Methodist Church: 1148 Upland St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship at 11. United Voices of Siloam render the music, and the Rev. Herbert N. Gibbons, Sr., delivers the message. Thursday evening prayer service is at 5, followed by Bible study at 6. Remember the sick and shut-ins with prayers, cards or a phone call.
St. Daniels United Methodist Church: 315 Edwards St., Chester, holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Christ Servant Minister Marquita Miller brings the word, with Min. Towanda Tilson as worship leader. Christ Servant Minister Susan Coe renders the music. Family and Friends Day is celebrated at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday, July 24. Min. Georgette Peterson is the guest preacher.
Temple of Brotherly Love CC Church: 1136 Highland Ave., Chester, holds Sunday service at 11:15 a.m. For information, call the church at 610-485-4980.
Trainer United Methodist Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., hosts teaching and sharing for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by prayer and praise service in air conditioned sanctuary at 10:45. The Rev. Jim Ford brings the message “Eutychus’ Embarrassing Experience,” assisted by Dot Loeffler. Nursery and Junior Church are available. Legacy Clothes Closet is open Fridays from noon-2 p.m. Donations of food items are received weekday mornings for distribution through Food Cupboard.
Trinity United Methodist Church: Eighth and Butler streets, Chester, holds Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Communion is served on first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, the Rev. Jim Ford brings the message “Eutychus’ Embarrassing Experience,” assisted by Jaime Taylor.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, holds one service at 10 a.m. Sundays through Labor Day. This week, Ruth Hendry speaks on the topic “Haiti, To Help, Fix or Serve?” Since 2012 the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the College of Social Justice has brought more than 25 groups of volunteers to Haiti to learn about just recovery models, after the 2010 earthquake, and to support projects initiated by local communities. Ruth Hendry, an active member of UUCDC, went to Haiti in January 2016 with the members of WellSprings Congregation as a part of the CSJ Haiti Beyond Recovery program. For information, call 610-566-4853 or visit www.uucdc.org
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