Understanding others

Zion Lutheran Church will host a free educational program, “The Brain,” at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18. The two-part DVD series will be presented by Dave Fetterman, a member of Zion’s and licensed counselor with more than 40 years of clinical experience in the behavioral health field.

The program is designed to help improve understanding humanity through a better understanding of the human brain. Originally presented by PBS, it is considered appropriate material for those 14 and older.

The first DVD deals with issues such as What Is Reality? What makes me? Who is in control? The second DVD will be presented at a date yet to be determined.

A brief question and answer period will be held following the presentation.

The public is welcome to attend.

Hunger walk

Tamaqua’s 2018 Hunger Weekend will be held May 4, 5 and 6, ending with a Hunger Walk on May 6. A combined effort of the Tamaqua Area Faith and Fellowship Network and the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, the three-day event will benefit Tamaqua’s three food pantries — Primitive Methodist Church, Trinity United Church of Christ and the Tamaqua Salvation Army.

It’s not too early to think about ways to raise funds, collect nonperishable food items or organize a walking team.

For more information, contact Paul Dodson at 570-668-0289 or email dodsonp@verizon.net.

St. John Lutheran

The Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at this Sunday’s 9:15 a.m. worship service in St. John’s Lutheran Church. The service will include Holy Communion.

Also on Sunday, bells will rehearse at 8 a.m., Confirmation and Sunday school classes meet at 10:30 a.m.

Activities for next week will include: Monday, church council meets at 7 p.m.; Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.; Thursday, property committee meets at 7 p.m., angel choir rehearses at 6 p.m., shepherd choir practice is at 6:30 p.m., chancel choir at meets at 7:30 p.m.

Calvary Lewistown

The Rev. Philip Sabas will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. worship service this Sunday in Calvary Evangelical Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m.

Also on Sunday, a time of praise, worship and prayer will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Chiz Rider, spiritual trumpeter, will be the special guest at the 10:25 a.m. service on Feb. 25.

Primitive Methodist

Pastor Rick Clemson will officiate at the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday in American Primitive Methodist Church. Sunday school and adult membership classes are held at 9:30 a.m.

Hope in the Mountains NFG will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. The board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14.

St. Peter’s Union

The Rev. Kenneth Buckwalter will officiate at the 9 a.m. worship service this Boy Scout Sunday at St. Peter’s Union Church in Mantzville. The service will include Eagle Scout recognition and be followed by a time of fellowship. Sunday school classes meet at 10:15 a.m.

Also on Sunday, Sunday school class meets at 10:15 a.m.; Confirmation class meets at 11:15 a.m.; Cub and Girl Scouts will meet at 6 p.m.

Next week’s activities include: Tuesday, prayer group meets at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, retirees meet at 10 a.m., Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, senior choir practice is at 7:30 p.m.

Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.