Reading Program

Grace and Hope Mission Inc.

Reading, Pennsylvania
Amy M. Pooley, Superintendent

Chapter History

The Grace and Hope Mission has been ministering in Reading, PA for sixty-four years. The first twenty years its location was 1003 Franklin Street. The present location, 117 N. Ninth Street, has an attractive chapel and an annex building housing classrooms, kitchen and a dining area.

Services are held almost every day of the week.

Sunday School, 11:00 A.M.
Sunday Evening Service, 7:30 P.M.
Tuesday (Children's Bible Club) 4:00 P.M.
Tuesday (Adult Bible Class) 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7:30 P.M.
Thursday (Youth Bible Class) 6:30 P.M.
Saturday Praise Service 7:30 P.M.

The question is often asked, _What do you do?" Sometimes it is difficult to categorize our work. Each day has its own schedule.

There are outdoor services all year.

Indoor services, children's work and recreation are planned and implemented.
Counseling and visitation in hospitals and homes (providing temporarily help for those in need) sometimes calls for physical labor as well as food and clothing.
Keeping our chapel in good condition, painting and repairing, also becomes a part of our work. It is a full time work but a satisfying one.

Financed by free-will offerings we are constantly amazed at God's ways of caring for this ministry, which far surpasses our expectations or our abilities.

A door has been opened and no man can shut it. God has been pleased to allow us to continue these many years in this part of His vineyard, serving the public in His name.

Grace and Hope Mission Inc.
117 N. Ninth Street
Reading, PA 19601-3613

Sunday School 11 a.m.
Sunday evening service 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible study and
Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m.
Bible Study,
Wednesday at Stabon Manor Senior Program,
Saturday at Spruce Manor

Event Program

Reports

READING, PENNSYLVANIA
117 N. Ninth Street
Amy M. Pooley, Superintendent

We have had so many experiences in the recent past to remind us that we have an awesome and caring God.
In our service Sunday night one of our parishioners wanted to ask for one particular song and for us to have special prayer for her sister who must have a special treatment at Hershey Medleal Center this week. She didn't request or express either desire to us.
To her amazement Elwood Rotkiske sang that particular song as his solo that night. I requested family and friends to surround her sister at thealtarfor prayer at the close of the service. God works in our behalf over and over again.
On another occasion a friend was in need due to Jinancial problems. She called and expressed the need. I told herto come down and I would help her as much as I could. Our Greater Berks Food Bank pantry supplied her with everything she needed. With tears in her eyes she praise an awesome God for meeting herneed. lpraised our awesome God that we were able to meet-that need.
"But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4: 19
I trust that you know our awesome God ina personal way.

Board of Trustees
President: Vice President: 2nd Vice President: Board Member: Board Member: Board Member: Board Member:	Gunhild Carlson Amy M. Pooley Estelle J. Clasing Marlea M. Gutchess Dorothy H. Sweeney Bernice F. Becker Helen D. Meewes