April 1 – 7:00PM Maundy Thursday Worship Service

April 3 – 8:00 – 5:00 Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil

April 4 – Easter – 9:30AM Worship Service

Communion – Bring your own elements

Joyful Noise Offering

Services will be offered in collaboration between St. Peter's West Penn & Ben Salem UCC

Pastors Ginny Heimer and Kent Rhodehamel

The theme will be People of Faith which will include both Biblical Characters and Modern Day Saints.

• March 17-  St. Peter's/Pastor Ginny (virtual Facebook see link)
• March 24 - Ben Salem/Pastor Kent (sanctuary - see in sanctuary guidelines)

March 2021

Ascension Day Service 

Thursday, May 13 at 7:00PM

We will celebrate our Lord’s ascent into heaven with a full service of the Word, prayers, and song. Please join us for this special day

1. Psalm 22:25-31; Amos 9:7-15; Mark 4:30-32 (see lower box for *Readings for Philip and James, Apostles)

Easter 5

2. Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8

3. Psalm 80; Isaiah 5:1-7; Galatians 5:16-26

4. Psalm 80; Isaiah 32:9-20; James 3:17-18

5. Psalm 80; Isaiah 65:17-25; John 14:18-31

6. Psalm 98; Isaiah 49:5-6; Acts 10:1-34

7. Psalm 98; Isaiah 42:5-9; Acts 10:34-43

8. Psalm 98; Deuteronomy 32:44-47; Mark 10:42-45

Easter 6

9. Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17

10. Psalm 93; Deuteronomy 7:1-11; 1 Timothy 6:11-12

11. Psalm 93; Deuteronomy 11:1-17; 1 Timothy 6:13-16

12. Psalm 93; Deuteronomy 11:18-21; Mark 16:19-20

Ascension of Our Lord

13. Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

14. Psalm 47; Exodus 24:15-18; Revelation 1:9-18 (see lower box for +Readings for Matthias, Apostle)

15. Psalm 47; Deuteronomy 34:1-7; John 16:4-11

Easter 7

16. Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19 

17. Psalm 115; Exodus 28:29-38; Philippians 1:3-11

18. Psalm 115; Numbers 8:5-22; Titus 1:1-9

19. Psalm 115; Ezra 9:5-15; John 16:16-24

20. Psalm 33:12-22; Genesis 2:4b-7; 1 Corinthians 15:42b-49

21. Psalm 33:12-22; Job 37:1-13; 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

22. Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 15:6-11; John 7:37-39 (see lower box for #Readings for the Vigil of Pentecost)

Day of Pentecost

23. Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

24. Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Joel 2:18-29; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

25. Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Genesis 11:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

26. Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 20:19-23 *Readings for Philip and James, Apostles Isaiah 30:18-21; Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26;

2 Corinthians 4:1-6; John 14:8-14

27. Psalm 29; Isaiah 1:1-4, 16-20; Romans 8:1-8 +Readings for Matthias, Apostle Isaiah 66:1-2; Psalm 56; Acts 1:15-26; Luke 6:12-16

28. Psalm 29; Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 8:9-11 #Readings for the Vigil of Pentecost Exodus 19:1-9a or Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 33:12-22 or Psalm 130; Romans 8:14-17, 22-27; John 7:37-39

29. Psalm 29; Isaiah 5:15-24; John 15:18-20, 26-27 Readings for Visit of Mary to Elizabeth 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Psalm 113; Romans 12:9-16b; Luke 1:39-57

The Holy Trinity

30. Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17

31. Psalm 20; Numbers 9:15-23; Revelation 4:1-8 

Daily Devotions: Pastor Kent is recording daily devotions from Monday to Saturday. The nature of the devotions will include thoughts to uplift your spirits, brief educational moments about the bible, the Christian life, and theology. Monday messages will be based on a quote from the great 19th century Scottish writer George MacDonald. Tuesday will focus on the lectionary Psalm reading for that day. Wednesday’s message will be centered on a hymn text, its author, and the meaning of the hymn in our history and our lives. Thursday will be theology day, in which I will discuss an important theological issue and (try to) make it relevant to our everyday living in faith. Faith Fridays will focus very specifically on understanding faith and putting it into practice. And Saturday will be a day for miscellaneous thoughts and inspiration. We hope that these messages will feed your spirit daily. We are open to suggestions on topics, content, style, delivery, or other feedback that you may provide.

Ben Salem Church – Facebook Page

Members and non-members can search for and “Like” our page. The page will be kept up to date with devotions, events, concerts, fundraisers, youth group events, etc. Please take the time to view this page.