Trinity highlights

Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins 9:30 a.m. The bread wafer and communion container are pre-sealed as a safe way to celebrate the sacrament. Reservations must be made before the close of office hours Feb. 4. Enter the doors on Iron Street. No-touch forehead temperature will be completed. Masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn throughout the entirety of the worship service. There will be no singing. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Joshua Krenz assists.

A “Souper Bowl of Caring” offering will be received as you are departing worship Feb. 7. A soup pot labeled “Tampa Bay Buccaneers,” one labeled “Kansas City Chiefs,” and one labeled “I Don’t Care” will be available to receive financial donations to benefit the Trinity Pantry in their ongoing ministry addressing hunger issues in the community.

Weekly reservations need to be made each Thursday before the Sunday worship. Church phone: 610-377-4303. Email: telc1872@ptd.net. “Private message” on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton.

Livestream audio is available at tlclehighton.com. Video with audio rebroadcasts are available on the Facebook page later on Sunday mornings. A Bible story according to the liturgical season and text is available weekly on Facebook, geared for children while Sunday church school is paused. In-person classes for confirmation students in grades 7 and 8 will resume weekly in Luther Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21, with social distance and face mask guidelines.

In the event of inclement weather which may lead to cancellations, look on the listings on BRC TV13, WFMZ-TV Channel 69 TV, website or Facebook page, as well as Trinity’s Facebook page. In addition, a message will be recorded on the church phone within two hours of the worship time.

The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 17. Choice of Worship with Holy Communion and imposition of ashes on the forehead in safe manner is at noon and 7 p.m. The deadline to register for attending either worship time is 4 p.m. Feb. 15. Midweek Lenten worship with the theme of devotions “Come and See!” will be Feb. 24 through March 24 at 7 p.m. There will be no soup suppers preceding the 7 p.m. worship services. RSVP is required for each midweek worship session.

The Thrift Store shopping and donation drop-offs are by appointment only. Please call 610-377-4471 on Mondays 9-5 p.m. to schedule an appointment for Thursday drop-off of donations. Thrift Store hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 1-6 p.m. by appointment. Masks and social distancing are required. Due to limited space, no children under the age of 12 will be allowed. All sales receipts support the food pantry. Hours may be adjusted according to weather conditions.

The Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting and precautionary measures in place. Residents in need who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive prepackaged supplemental food items. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pickup. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles. The pantry distribution postponed this week due to weather conditions is rescheduled for Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.