Trinity happenings

Sunday worship, including baptism, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 9 a.m. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Coffeehouse fellowship follows.For those desiring to arrange for a baptism or wedding date or congregational membership, appointments with Pastor Moore may be made by contacting the church office at 610-377-4303.Looking ahead is the start of Sunday school sessions with "Rally Day" activities at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 13. Opportunities are available for teachers and aides. Please notify the church office with your name.St. John'sSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Drive W., Lehighton, will hold Worship Service at 9 a.m. Sunday. All students bring your backpacks to regular Sunday worship and receive a blessing from God to care for you throughout the school year to come.GriefShare will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Those suffering the loss of a loved one are welcome to attend this 13-week program every Monday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact the church office at 570-386-9960.A parent information meeting for confirmation will be held following the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Aug. 30 in the pastor's office. Youth Confirmation sessions will resume starting in September with regular Sunday school.This meeting is for the parents/guardians, not for students.If you have or know of a child entering the seventh grade or older, they are welcome to be part of the two-year program. Contact Jodi in the church office to register, or talk to Pastor Chris for more details. Call 563-663-5315 or email

cdeforest@mac.com."All For One" Meal Packaging Event for End Hunger Carbon County will take place at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the church.This is for individuals and groups, including area churches and service groups; sports organizations, Scouting troops, music groups and bands, concerned people of all faiths, young and old and families.For more information or to let organizers know if you or your group plan to come, contact the church office at 570-386-9960 or email

stjohns@ptd.net.Volunteers will work in shifts so there is no down time. They will be packaging 40,000 meals.Bethany EvangelicalBethany EC Church, 222 North St., Lehighton, will hold Sunday Worship at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor.Sunday school will take place at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class.Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 10 a.m., New Men's Ministry, 7 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible Study at McDonald'sFriday: True Women Bible Study and Play Group, 9 a.m., Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.