Trinity Happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Thirrd St., Lehighton begins at 9:30 a.m. Synodically Approved Lay Minister Kathy Long presides.

Livestream Sunday service will be available at the church website (tlclehighton.com) or on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton). Church phone: 610-377-4303.

The Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays (and third Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting. Residents who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive supplemental food.

The Trinity Thrift Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Donation drop-offs are accepted during store hours. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

Movie Night in Luther Hall is at 7 p.m. on July 20, Free admission to view the animated comedy “Shrek.” Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase to benefit Youth Group activities. All are invited to attend.

Looking ahead is Vacation Bible School with Zion UCC to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 22-24 at Trinity. Young people ages 3 through grade 6 are invited to “Start the Party: Celebrate the Good News.” Preregistration is required. Fill out the form in the narthex, or contact the church office or church website. Volunteers are welcome to help. All adult volunteers must have background checks completed.

Christ Evangelical

Christ Evangelical Free Church, 2420 Blakeslee Blvd., Dr., West in Lehighton holds weekly worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. There is a morning prayer time at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School for children and youth every Sunday at 11 a.m., except the first Sunday of the month.

AWANA — Kids Bible Clubs begins in September. It is held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. There are songs, games, Bible memory and lesson. AWANA is open to children ages 3 to 12th grade. To register for the upcoming sessions, visit https://christfc.net/awana-bible-club-2/.

A Prayer Shawl Ministry for those who love to knit and crochet is held the second Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m.

Men’s Ministry is the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

A Food Bank takes place the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. Please bring a driver’s license or some other form of ID.

Ladies Bible Study is held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and every Friday at 10 a.m.

ESL Classes will begin in September. To register, visit https://christfc.net/esl-classes/.

If you’d like to attend any of these events, contact the church office at 570-386-4547. Please leave a message if calling outside of church hours

Visit our Facebook page for regular updates on these ministries at www.facebook.com/christEFree.

Visit our website at www.christfc.net for more details or call 570-386-4547.

St. John’s

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Dr. W., Lehighton will hold worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday outside in the pavilion.

Dinner and Discussion will take place at 6:30 p.m. on July 18.

Dinkey Memorial Church has a food cupboard available to those in need of supplemental food resources. It is available to members of Dinkey Memorial and St. John’s, and to residents of East Penn Township. The distribution is the third Thursday of every month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Dinkey’s Social Room, located below the sanctuary. If you or anyone you know would benefit from receiving food from the Community Cupboard, please speak with Pastor Tony.

A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for North First Street fire victims will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 27. The event is sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church & Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church. The meal includes homemade meatballs, choice of three sauces, salad bar, rolls, beverage and homemade dessert. For more information, call St. John’s Church at 570-386-9960 or Dinkey Memorial Church at 610-377-4242.

St. John’s will hold its Community Picnic on Aug. 25 after our joint worship service, from noon to 3 p.m. Congregation members are asked to donate their favorite dessert to share with everyone. Bingo prizes and $25 gift cards are also needed. Donations of Bingo prizes can be placed on the tables in the Sunday School Nursery room; while gift cards can be given to Anne in the church office during her in office hours or given to Cheryl Kistler. All money collected from the Gift Card Raffle will be donated to the Linda Schoenberger Memorial Swim Fund. This fund was started in 2021, in the memory of Linda Schoenberger, to enable lower income families and children the opportunity for a free family season pass to Baer Memorial Swimming Pool.

Ben Salem UCC

Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton will hold Sunday Worship at 9 a.m. for the Sundays of July and August.

• Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Senior Choir Practice

• Thursday at 6:45 p.m., Handbell Choir Practice

Visit www.bensalemucc.com or Facebook for more information.

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