Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St. Palmerton (Bowmanstown), holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. At 8:30 a.m. is the contemporary service followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and then traditional service at 11 a.m. You can worship in person or in parking lot by turning radio station to 104.3 FM or Facebook Live.

Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. is prayer and praise.

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. is men’s Bible study.

Upcoming events:

Dec. 12 is Confirmation Sunday during both services and a reception at 9:45 a.m.

Dec. 12 will be the Christmas Cantata at 3 p.m. All are welcome to come hear the beautiful songs and music from “The Thrill of Hope.”

Dec. 19 is the Kids Sunday school Christmas Program at 9:45 a.m. The Kids Christmas Party will be at 5:30 p.m. and the Youth Group Christmas Party will be at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 24 the Traditional Christmas Candlelight Worship will be at 5 p.m. and the Contemporary Christmas Candlelight Worship will be at 7 p.m.

For more information about Faith Alive, please look at our website or call the church office at 610-852-2805.

Toys For Kids Drive

Toy Drive Collection Boxes are located at Family Dollar, Off the Charts Music School, Country Harvest, Palmerton Pub, and other businesses in Palmerton for the CACPAC sponsored Christmas Toys for Kids Drive. Will be accepting unopened new toys (no stuffed toys or animals). Monetary donations can be mailed to CACPAC c/o Bonnie Green, P.O. Box 213, Aquashicola, PA 18071. For information, call Bonnie at 610-349-0954.

JUCC

Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Trachsville, will hold Sunday service at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. You can also remain in your vehicle and listen to the service on radio station 95.5 FM or watch live on Facebook. The service is also posted on the website after it has concluded. Supply Pastor, Don Quayle, will lead the worship service.

The JUCC Quilt & Crafts Group will meet Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Dec. 19 will be a Christmas party for the children and youth. The party will be during the 10 a.m. service.

Two Christmas Eve services are planned for this year. One at 5 p.m. in the church grove (weather permitting), and at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Snowman Scavenger Hunt

A Snowman Scavenger Hunt is ongoing at the Palmerton Area Library now through Dec. 20 and is open to all ages. Snowman bookmarks are hiding in the shelves around the library. When you find one, go to the front desk with the title of the book. If you are correct, your name will be entered in a prize drawing. For information, please ask at the library desk.

Library Board of Directors

The Palmerton Area Board of Directors will meet on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

Third Monday Book Club

The Third Monday Book Club will meet at the library on Dec. 20 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. December’s book is “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson. New members are always welcome. Please call the library for information on the upcoming books. Call 610-826-3424.

Meat pie sale

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Trachsville, is holding a meat pie sale. There is a choice of chicken, pork or chicken/pork mixed. There is also beef available at a slightly higher cost. Orders are due by Dec. 19. To order call 610-681-5200 or 610-681-5403.

Pick up at the church Jan. 17 or 18 at noon. When ordering please specify what date you want to pick up your order.

Community meal

A free community meal will be served on Dec. 14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton. All are welcome.

Food Pantry

The CACPAC sponsored Palmerton Food Pantry will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2915 Fireline Road, Palmerton, on Dec. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 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 instructions given by volunteers. If you are unable to attend, someone may pick up for you.

Local churches collect food items on a regular basis. Donations may also be dropped off at 359 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton. A box will be on the porch for donations. Welcomed items include nonperishable food items, paper and personal care items.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, will hold worship service on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. If you plan to attend, call the church office at 610-826-2525. If you are unable to attend in person, you may join on Zoom.

Bible study is held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Adult Education Room.

Children’s shopping will be held Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children from 3-12 years old are welcome. They may buy one gift for each person on their list for 25 cents. Families can register in the fellowship hall and each family will be given a number in order to keep the “first-come, first-served” order.

Movie night will be held Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., showing “The Polar Express.” Wear your jammies, bring a comfy chair and a friend. Snacks will be served.

Christmas Eve service with communion will be at 7 p.m.

Self-care raffle

The self-care raffle for healing during the holidays has started at the Palmerton Area Library. Stop by to check out these wonderful items and purchase tickets. Includes a selection of items and gift cards to help you relax and rejuvenate during the holidays. The drawing will be Dec. 18. All proceeds benefit the library.

Bowmanstown Winterfest

The Bowmanstown Family Activities Committee will host Bowmanstown Winterfest on Dec. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company. Join together for wintertime fun, meet with Santa, stop by Santa’s Workshop for free kid and adult activities, try your luck at the basket raffle and enjoy warm food while watching Christmas classics.

Contact Lenora Robertson at 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.