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Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. A contemporary service is held at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A traditional service is held at 11 a.m.

You can worship in person or on Facebook Live. For more information, visit www.faithalivechurch.net or call the office at 610-852-2805.

The church has also announced its upcoming events.

• April 10: 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise

• April 14: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. youth group.

• April 15: Newsletter items due.

• April 17: 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise

• April 20: 10:30 a.m. Ladies Luncheon

• April 21: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. youth group.

• April 23: 10 a.m. quilting group.

• April 24: 7 p.m. Prayer and Praise

GriefShare: A new 13-week GriefShare class has begun. For more information, contact Harold Sandford at 484-613-0474 or 484-408-5100.

April Mission: Samaritan’s Purse.

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

Food pantry: If you would like to donate canned goods and/or nonperishable food items for the food pantry, please drop off in the church lobby. If you know a family or friend in need of food we would like to help.

Benevolence committee: The committee is looking for new members to help with assisting those who are in need of funds. If interested in helping, contact Sandy Jenkins by calling the church office.

New Sunday school series: Contemporary adult class led by Sam Heiney in Room 113 will begin on April 28. Theme is “Just Walk Across the Room.”

Driver training: An AARP Driver Training will be held April 29 and 30 at Faith Alive. The class is filled. To be up on a waitlist, call the church office at 610-852-2805.

Looking ahead:

• National Day of Prayer: 7-7:30 p.m. May 2 in the sanctuary.

• Mother’s Day Tea: 11 a.m. May 4. Tickets are available for purchase before and after Sunday school on April 14 and 28. It is open to the whole family.

• Iron Pigs game: 6:35 p.m. May 25. For more information, call Jamie at 484-714-8586.

Dementia 101

Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton, will host “Dementia 101: Understanding the Diagnosis” at 6:30 p.m. on April 30.

The workshop, presented by Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Homes, is for caregivers covering the basics of dementia and providing advice on communicating with those diagnosed with the condition.

RSVP is not required but is appreciated. To RSVP, call 610-681-4412 by April 28.

Jerusalem Evangelical

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold a ham & dandelion takeout dinner, April 13 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The church is located at 500 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville).

To order call 610-681-5200.