Bethany EC Church

Bethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor.Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class, morning worship at 10:45 a.m., preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Monday: Youth group, 7 p.m.Tuesday: Women's Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: Bible study, 6 p.m.; prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.; choir practice, 7 p.m.Friday: Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Upcoming events: June 10, 6 p.m., Father/son dinner; July 15, NE District picnic at Twin Pines.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.Trinity happeningsFirst Saturday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., is at 5 p.m.Sunday worship with Holy Communion begins at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free communion wafers are available for those with allergy issues. The Rite of Confirmation for six young people is included during the worship time. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Lauren Heywood assists. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 10:30 a.m.First Tuesday worship is at 10 a.m. June 6."Breaking Bread" youth group for students in grades 7-12 meet in the youth room for the final session before the summer break at 5 p.m. Sunday. "Thunder and Lightning" youth group for students in grades 4-6 meets for the final session before the summer break at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Find them online at

www.tlclehighton.com/Youth.asp or on Facebook. Vicar Lauren Heywood is the director.Individual appointments can be arranged for those desiring a baptismal date or seeking membership during June, July and August. Please contact the church office in advance at 610-377-4303 to register.Looking ahead, Trinity is planning a Community Vacation Bible School June 26-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for children ages 3 through sixth grade. The theme is "Hero Central," where children discover their strength in God. Young people will learn God's heroes have Heart (Samuel anoints David), Courage (Abigail), Wisdom (Jesus goes to the temple), Hope (Beatitudes), and Power (Pentecost). Bible stories, crafts, refreshments, more. Preregistration is free but necessary by June 19 by contacting the church office during office hours.St. John'sSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton.Worship service: 9 a.m. Sunday,outdoor worship with Holy Communion. Remember to wear red for Pentecost.Music and worship: Meeting at 7

p.m.June 7at the Lizard Creek Campground.Joy Ladies Group: Meeting at 11

a.m.June 13.Fundraising meeting: 6:30

p.m.June 14.St. John's VBS:June 19-22, 6-8 p.m. at the Lizard Creek Campground, 2489 W. Lizard Creek Road. Sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, Lehighton, St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahoning and Zion Lutheran Church, Packerton. Preschool to grade 6. To register call 570-386-9960 or email

stjohns@ptd.net.Prayer Shawl Meeting: 1-3

p.m.June 20.Youth Group Meeting:Meets every first and third Sunday of the month from 6-8 p.m. This is for high school youth only. This is a youth-driven ministry to prepare teens to become active members in the church. For more information, contact Vickie Malloy at 570-386-4312. All projects, meetings and events are listed in a reminder app. To join the app, text to 81010, @stjohnyogo.Connections: Every Monday at 7 p.m., conversations on faith, the Bible and our lives together continues.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.