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 are NOT required. A face mask covering the nose and mouth must be worn throughout the entirety of the worship service. Singing of hymns return each week. Guest pianist and vocalist David Markley will provide musical accompaniment. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides.

Livestream audio is available at the church website (tlclehighton.com). Video with audio rebroadcasts available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) later on Sunday mornings. Church phone: 610-377-4303.

The Trinity Thrift Store will be open for business without reservations. Shopping and drop-off hours are Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop-offs will once again be accepted during store hours, but are limiting donations to five bags or boxes. Face masks must still be worn for the safety of all. All sales receipts support the food pantry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

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 live 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.

Looking ahead to Community Vacation Bible School. The schedule: Aug. 3 through Aug. 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., for students ages 3 to sixth grade. The theme is “Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through.” Registration is free; forms are available in the narthex, church office or on the church website. In addition, please contact the church office for available volunteer opportunities.

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