Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. At 9 a.m. is a traditional service and 10:30 a.m. is a contemporary service. This week is Pentecost Sunday. This will be the last month with these times of worship. Starting in June will be a new expanded schedule: 8:30 a.m. will be a contemporary service, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, and 11 a.m. a traditional service. They have four options of worship: In the sanctuary, in Leah’s Room (masks required), in the parking lot (FM 104.3), or Faith Alive Facebook Live.

May 27 at 2 p.m. is Adult Bible Study. All are welcome to join the group.

The May Mission of the Month is Bowman Park Camp. “A Small Camp With a Big God.” It is a nondenominational Christian camp located in Bowmanstown. They have served the community since 1891 and have historical connections to the United Methodist Church. Look on their website, www.bowmanparkcamp.com, for updates and camp schedules.

To learn more about Faith Alive, go to their website or call the office at 610-852-2805.

JUCC

Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) will hold Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Weather permitting, Sunday services will be held in the church grove and will continue that way until further notice. Bring your lawn chairs, dress comfortably and sit in family units while remaining socially distant. You can also remain in your vehicle and park in the grove so you can see the bandstand and listen on 95.5 FM. Services can also be seen on Facebook Live and the church website.

Supply Pastor Don Quayle will lead the worship.

Looking ahead there will be a two-day Flea Market June 11 and 12. The church picnic is scheduled for Aug. 14. If you are able to donate to the church raffle please see Wendy Hoppel. She would like to have the list of donations together by June 9.

Library hours

Hours for the Palmerton Area Library are Monday through Wednesday hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You do not need to make an appointment for browsing or for the basement book sale. Come in at any time. There is a special bag sale for the basement sale for the month of May. You may fill a plastic bag with books, puzzles and DVDs for $2 and fill a bag with VHS tapes for $1.

Computer appointments are still required. Please call 610-826-3424 to schedule. Masks are required in all areas of the library.

Curbside service will continue. Call the library to schedule a pickup time.

BWC

Bethany Wesleyan Church, 457 Delaware Ave. holds Sunday worship services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. If you haven’t had a chance to check out their NextGen area, stop by for the 10:30 a.m. service. All are invited.

BWC will be hosting a Summer Fun Series in the Palmerton Borough Park June 11, July 16, and Aug. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. This is for kids ages 3 years to fifth grade. They will have relevant Bible lessons, fun crafts, cool science experiments, snacks and games! The rain location is the BWC Palmerton Gym. All children are invited.

Vacation Bible School

Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton, will be hosting Vacation Bible School June 27-July 1, from 6-8:30 p.m. There is no cost. For more information visit the church website at www.bmcc.cc or call 610-826-8402.

Blue Mountain Community Church

Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton holds in-house Sunday worship services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services include a live band, children’s programs and child care. You can also watch services via livestream on their home page, media page or Facebook page.

Looking ahead there will be a huge yard sale July 23 and 24.

Friendship Bags Creation Event

Kids for the Community and Beth Ritter-Guth will be hosting a Friendship Bags Creation Event on May 23 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Stoney Ridge Park and Recreation Center. Children are invited to join the group. The kids will be creating goodie bags for traveling hikers that detour into our community this Hiking Season. The Kids will be teaming up with Beth Ritter-Guth on this event, who will make sure the “Friendship Bags” make their way to the traveling hikers.

Crusaders for a Cause

Just a reminder Crusaders for a Cause will be held in the Palmerton Borough Park this week May 20-May 23. Come out and enjoy rides, games, food, crafts, pony rides, reptiles, bingo, a silent auction and great entertainment. Wrist band days are Thursday and Sunday. Hours are May 20: 6-10 p.m.; May 21: 5-11 p.m.; May 22: 4-11 p.m.; and May 23: 2-7 p.m.

Palmerton Food Pantry

The CACPAC sponsored Palmerton Food Pantry will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2915 Fireline Road, Palmerton on May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. The pantry supports residents of the Palmerton Area School District only and you will need to show proof of residency and answer questions regarding your income.

This is a drive-thru event, so please remain in your vehicle and follow directions given by volunteers. If you are unable to attend, someone may pick up for you.

The pantry is always in need of food, paper and personal care items. Donations may be dropped off at 459 Lafayette Ave., or 1002 Third St., Palmerton. Boxes are on the porches for donations. Local churches also collect on a regular basis.

Borough council

Palmerton Borough Council will hold a regular meeting on May 27 at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall Council Chambers, 443 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.

Contact Lenora Robertson at 610-826-4913, 610-349-2436, lj123@ptd.net or 664 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.