St. John’s

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 826 Mahoning Drive W. Lehighton.

Worship service: Dec. 12, 10 a.m.

Sunday school: Dec. 12, 11 a.m.

JOY Group: Dec. 14 at the church at 11 a.m. We will have a cookie exchange and play games. Bring a finger food to share with everyone for lunch. Dessert and drinks will be provided.

Rummage sale: We are collecting for our spring rummage sale. Items can be placed in the nursery room. No clothing or electronics. We will take working appliances. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Kistler at 610-377-4662.

Council meeting: Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Book Club: Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The book for December is “Christmas on the Island” by Jenny Colgan. Please email Deb Scheckler at dsheckler@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Dinner and Discussion: Dec. 16, 6 p.m. Our discussion will center on the birth of Jesus, we will be singing Christmas hymns and even have a craft project! Spaghetti is on the menu. If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Kistler 610-377-4662.

Gingerbread Bash: Dec. 18 from 1-3 p.m. This will be a fun and interactive experience designed for the whole family! We’ll build and decorate gingerbread Nativities, play games, sing songs, hear the Christmas story from the Bible, and discover that sometimes the best gift comes in the most ordinary box. It’s a truly sweet way for your family to celebrate the birth of Jesus! It’s a super fun hands-on way for our family to celebrate the real reason for the Christmas season! You must register.

Call the church office 570-386-9960 and let us know how many will be joining us on this special day.

Christmas Eve service: Dec. 24, 4 p.m. with Holy Communion.

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