Rebekah Lodge

Lady Harmony Rebekah Lodge 86 of Tamaqua, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently had a special visitor. Jessie J. Holzapfel of Hadley, president of the association, traveled more than five hours to visit the Tamaqua lodge, which was officially instituted in 2012, making it one of the newest Tamaqua fraternal organizations.Also attending the special event were 25 members representing lodges from across the state, including Nazareth, Leesport, Sandy Lake, Sellersville, Schnecksville and Rew.Current officers are Tyler Arnold, grand noble; Alisha Valedon, vice grand; Kate Bailey, secretary; and Pat Eisenberg, treasurer.The Tamaqua involvement in Odd Fellowship has been going strong for more than 170 years.For more information on the Harmony or Lady Harmony Lodges, visit their Facebook pages by searching for IOOF Harmony.Owl Creek hayridesThe Owl Creek Reservoir Commission is planning its annual Fall Foliage celebration, scheduled for Oct. 25 and Oct. 26. The popular hayrides have returned with a bit of a twist this year. The commission is sponsoring a contest for its Saturday night Haunted Hayride. The winning "haunting" groups and individuals will be eligible for cash prizes.For more information, call 570-668-5066.St. John LutheranJohn and Karen Campomizzi will preside at the 9:15 a.m. worship service this Sunday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Sunday school class will meet at 10:30 a.m.Also on Sunday, the Confirmation class will meet at 10:30 a.m. and the allegro bell choir will rehearse at noon.Activities for next week will include: Monday, welsh cookie pickup from 6 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, cottage meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, angel choir meets at 6 p.m., shepherd choir practice is at 6:30 p.m., and the chancel choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m.St. Peter's UnionSunday worship services are held at 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Union Church, Mantzville. This week's service will include the celebration of youth Sunday. Sunday school classes will meet at 10:15 a.m.Also on Sunday, the Confirmation class will meet at 11:30 a.m.; bell choir and youth group will both meet at 6 p.m.; Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cub Scouts and Cadets will meet at 6 p.m.Activities for next week include: Tuesday, prayer group at 5 p.m., Women of St. Peter's will meet at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, apple dumpling pickup from noon to 5 p.m., play practice and church staff meeting at 6 p.m., junior choir practice at 7 p.m. and senior choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.Reformation Sunday will be observed on Oct. 26.St. John UCCThe Rev. Kevin Duffy Guy will officiate at the 9:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday in St. John United Church of Christ. The service will include the observance of Harvest Home and annual canned goods drive, which will benefit the food pantry at Trinity United Church of Christ. Sunday school will begin at the end of the junior sermon.Activities for next week will include: Monday, spiritual council meeting at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, bell choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.Volunteers are needed to help set up for the rummage sale, which will be held this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To volunteer, call 570-668-2573.