Palmerton news
Faith Alive Church
Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. A contemporary service is held at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A traditional service is held at 11 a.m.
You can worship in person or on Facebook Live. For more information, visit www.faithalivechurch.net or call the office at 610-852-2805.
The church has also announced its upcoming events.
• April 24: 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise
• April 27: Community Yard Sale
• April 28: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. youth group.
• April 29: AARP Driver Training 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• April 30: AARP Driver Training 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. trustee meeting.
April Mission: Samaritan’s Purse.
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
New Sunday school series: Contemporary adult class led by Sam Heiney in Room 113 will begin on April 28. Theme is “Just Walk Across the Room.”
Looking ahead:
• National Day of Prayer: 7-7:30 p.m. May 2 in the sanctuary.
• Mother’s Day Tea: 11 a.m. May 4. Tickets are available for purchase before and after Sunday school on April 28. It is open to the whole family.
• Church work day: May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Sign up in the lobby
• Iron Pigs game: 6:35 p.m. May 25. For more information, call Jamie at 484-714-8586.
• Concert bus trip: Mercy Me, Crowder, Cochren and Co., Oct. 17. Pickup at Faith Alive Church at 4 p.m. Payment due by May 24 to ensure seats. Sign up in the lobby or call Connie Williams at 610-577-6441 for more information.
Dementia 101
Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton, will host “Dementia 101: Understanding the Diagnosis” at 6:30 p.m. on April 30.
The workshop, presented by Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Homes, is for caregivers covering the basics of dementia and providing advice on communicating with those diagnosed with the condition.
RSVP is not required but is appreciated. To RSVP, call 610-681-4412 by April 28.
Jerusalem Evangelical
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church (Trachsville) is currently holding a Persian Donut Sale. Call the church office at 610-681-5200 to order. Orders are due by May 5 and pickup is at the church on May 23 from 9-11 a.m.
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church will celebrate Mother’s Day with a cash bingo fundraiser on May 12.
The event will take place at Sacred Heart Church Social Hall, 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton. Doors and the kitchen open at noon. Bingo begins at 1 p.m.