Zion Lewistown

Pastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday at Zion Church Lewistown Valley. Sunday school is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24.

Blue Christmas Service

Zion Lutheran Church in Tamaqua is hosting a Blue Christmas service Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

The holidays can be difficult times for anyone who has suffered loss or hurt. Many congregations across the country now offer a “Blue Christmas” to recognize that reality. A service of comfort, it is a way to recognize the depth of the season and help process those negative feelings that might be held within during the holidays.

The service is a blend of readings, music and candle lighting. It will be livestreamed on the church website: https://www.ziontamaqua.com/

Zion is located at the corner of Mauch Chunk and Greenwood streets. All are welcome.

Calvary Lewistown

Pastor Ralph Saunders will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. worship service, this fourth Sunday in Advent at Calvary Evangelical Church, Lewistown Valley. The Sunday school will be presenting a singalong service followed by the morning message. Sunday school is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. and evening dandle lighting service at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Christmas caroling is scheduled. Meet in the church parking lot at 4 p.m.; Dec. 20 prayer and share service at 7 p.m.: Dec. 25, regular Sunday school and morning worship. No evening service.

Tamaqua Seniors

The Tamaqua Senior Citizens met on Dec. 8 with 27 members in attendance. President, Mary Bittle opened the meeting with the reading “It Happens In Your Heart.” A moment of silence was held in remembrance of the firefighters who died.

The group meets every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Coaldale Complex. Anyone 55 and older is invited to attend.

Bayberry Candles

The Spirit of Christmas Committee is selling bayberry candles. They are available at Hope & Coffee and Pedal Pushers Florals. “Legend has it that the burning of the Bayberry Candles during the Yuletide Season would bring wealth and good luck throughout the year. May the legend come true for you. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas, and may wealth and good luck make yours a truly Happy New Year.”

Also available are limited edition Christmas ornaments “Saving of the Station - 30th Anniversary.” These are available at Hope & Coffee and Tamaqua Arts Center.

St. Peter’s West Penn

Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 6 p.m. Girl Scouts

Dec. 21: 7 p.m. Longest Night Service

Dec. 22: 6 p.m. Cherub Choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Senior Choir rehearsal

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Worship: 2 p.m. Celebration of Holy Communion, 7 p.m. Celebration of Holy Communion, 10:30 p.m. Celebration of Holy Communion

Dec. 25: No worship service

American Primitive

The Rev. Rick Clemson will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday in American Primitive Methodist Church. Sunday school scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Recorded message is available at www.facebook.com/PMChurch Tamaqua.

Hope In The Mountains is a NarAnon Family Group. For information, call Mark at 570-952-5098.