Volunteers at Northern Valley EMS, NOVA, will be hosting a chicken barbecue fundraiser noon – 5 p.m., July 18.

The meal will include 1/2 a chicken, baked potato, pickled cabbage, corn-on-the-cob, roll, and dessert. It is take-out only.

For reservations call 610-262-1075 by July 10.

Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, will have worship in the grove at 10:30 a.m. July 12.

This will be an opportunity for people to bring their pets to be blessed.

On July 12, Union U.C.C. will have faith, food, music, and activities for children in the grove.

The Iron Skillet food truck and Drizzle ice cream will be on the scene 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Hot dogs may be purchased, and there will be free popcorn.

Steel Creek will provide entertainment from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, has changed to summer worship time at 9 a.m. through Aug. 30.

The church newsletter includes thoughts on “The Quiet Power of Faithfulness” by an anonymous writer.

“The greatest forces in the universe are rarely spectacular. The world depends on the faithfulness, loyalty, and dedication of countless people whose names are never known.

“Every life, no matter how humble, has a role in shaping a better world and a more beautiful tomorrow.

“It is easy to overvalue what seems impressive and underestimate what appears ordinary.

“Yet lasting change is most often built through quiet commitment, patient service, and faithful hearts doing what matters most day after day.”

Save the dates for the Upper Lehigh Lions craft fair in the Union UCC grove at Neffs July 18 and the Roar With the Lions festival July 24 and 25.

Watch for details in the next North Whitehall column.