Trinity Happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 9:30 a.m. Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long presides. Coffeehouse fellowship begins at 10:30 a.m. in Luther Hall.

Sunday Church School and confirmation preparatory classes will be held at 10:45 a.m. Youth group for students in grades 7-12 meet at noon.

Livestream Sunday worship available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) or on the church website (tlclehighton.com).

Church initiatives:

The Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting. Residents who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive supplemental food. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pickup.

The pantry volunteers will receive a blessing of thanks for their 55-plus years of ministry during the May 4 worship service. A light brunch will follow. All volunteers, past and present, are invited.

The Trinity Thrift Store hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Household goods and clothing donations will be accepted during store hours. There is a five bag limit. Use door 2 to bring clothing inside.

Upcoming event: Mothers and/or daughters are invited to attend Mother’s Day luncheon May 10, at 11 a.m. No cost to attend. RSVP by May 2 by contacting the church office during office hours.

First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church, 304 Mahoning St., Lehighton, also holding a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale. Orders are due by April 27 and delivery is May 4.

For information, call 610-517-1527.

BECC

Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 222 North St., Lehighton, will host Sunday Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.

• Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school.

• Tuesday: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

• Thursday: Men’s Bible Study, 5 a.m.; Women’s Group, 11 a.m.; Second Blessing Free Clothing Ministry, 6-7:30 p.m.

Stay informed by visiting www.facebook.com/BethanyECLehighton, becc.churchtrac.com. Church office: 610-377-0724. The church pastor is Dale Oplinger, 610-730-7212.

St. John’s

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Dr. W., Lehighton, will hold worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Community Cupboard: Dinkey Memorial Church in Ashfield has a food cupboard available to those in need who are members of Dinkey Memorial and St. John’s or residents of East Penn Township. The distribution is the third Thursday of every month from 3:30-5 p.m. in Dinkey’s Social Room. For more information, speak with Pastor Tony.

Clothing drive: A spring time clothing drive is taking place for April and May. There is a box in the Narthex for items. Items should be only for the spring and summer months. Donations will be given to homeless and those in need.

Congregational meeting: The next meeting will take place on May 4 after the morning worship in the social hall. The purpose of the meeting is for approval on the purchase of a new chair lift for the sanctuary. Information is available in the church office.

Ben Salem UCC

Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton, will hold Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. with a Praise Band and at 10:15 a.m. for a traditional service that is also livestreamed on the church website.

Sunday school is held at 9 a.m. Sunday and is open to anyone from nursery through youth.

• Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Senior Choir Practice.

• Thursday at 6:45 p.m., Handbell Choir Practice.

Fundraiser events:

• Ham and dandelion dinner to be held from 3-6 p.m. on April 26.

• Shoo fly pie sale: Orders due May 18. Pickup at 1 p.m. on May 24.

Visit www.bensalemucc.com or Facebook for more information or call the office at 570-386-3870.