Published June 25. 2022 08:00AM
On Holy Trinity Sunday, June 12, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lehighton honored Susan Lovejoy on her retirement as Minister of Music after 33 years of service and dedication.
The 9:30 service featured music from the Sanctuary Choir, Jubilate Ringers, Trinity Praise Band including a special song written by Trinity Praise Band member, Brian Hoffner. The Praise Band began in 2002 while currently retired Pastor Robert A. vonFrisch was serving the congregation.
A luncheon was held following the service with the presentation of many gifts and well wishes from the congregation.
Trinity Praise Band Members, from left, Susan Lovejoy, Jacob Hoffner, Matthew Schweitzer, Brian Hoffner, The Reverend Robert A. vonFrisch and Steve Schweitzer CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Trinity choir, from left, Cliff McFarland, Nancy Markley, Sue Tatro, Kathy Long, Al Sellers, Susan Lovejoy, Kay Patterson, Eileen Davall, Elizabeth Doll, George Markley, Stacey Sheckler and Earl Schneider. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Women of the ELCA and “Knotters” (Quilters): Susan Lovejoy, Bonnie Vito, Mary Ann Hazel, Barbara Campbell, Susan Tatro, Edith Kunkel, Brenda Benner and Corine Shaffer.
From left, Linda Williams, Council President, Susan Lovejoy and The Rev. Nancy L. Moore, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
From left, members of the Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry presented Susan Lovejoy with a prayer shawl. Pictured with her is Brenda Benner, Sarah Dalton and Carolyn Long.