Service time changes! Heidelberg Church Lutheran worship service is now being held at 8:30 a.m. with Pastor Ginny Goodwin.

The Heidelberg UCC worship service starts at 11 a.m. with Pastor Karen Yonney. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

All are welcome to attend.

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Family fun! The Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society will have its annual Pioneer Day Festival 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Ontelaunee Park, 7344 Kings Highway, New Tripoli.

In addition to guided tours of the Tripoli Train Station, Zeisloff House and Mail Pouch Tobacco Barn.

There also will be Native American demonstrations, kid’s crafts, music, and a Pennsylvania Dutch silent auction and basket raffle plus homemade PA Dutch fare, delicious food and baked goods.

The public is invited to attend this fun family event that will take place rain or shine.

For further information, call Fern Danner at 610-767-8188.

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True spirit! Donations of any kind of baked goods made with apples are wanted for the Allentown Soup Kitchen and may be dropped off 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9 in Heidelberg Church’s Fellowship Hall.

According to Heidelberg Church Soup Kitchen Coordinator Linda Hausamann, 127 hot meals were served recently to men, women and children at the soup kitchen.

The meal included fish, tossed salad, vegetable soup, rice, pears, rolls and wonderful chocolate desserts made by many faithful Heidelberg bakers.

Special thanks to the volunteers of the day: Pastor Karen Yonney, Sheri Hausman, Doris and Richard Koenig, Shirley Boger, Barbara Matthias, Robin Koch and Linda Hausamann.

Warm weather clothing is now being collected for those in need at the soup kitchen.

Boxes will be located in the narthex and hallway for donated items.

To find out more about helping at the soup kitchen, contact Linda at 610-767-5281.

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Spread the word! On Oct. 14, there will be a Heidelberg Church fall penny party 1 p.m. in fellowship hall. Doors will open at noon.

Bring your friends plus lots of pennies and have a good time bidding on household items, foods, trinkets and seasonal items.

While there, enjoy some lunch, too, for the kitchen will be open.

Donations of new or slightly used items would be greatly appreciated and must be brought to the church before Oct. 13.

Any questions, call Linda Fritzinger at 610-767-9086.

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