This week at Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 222 North St., Lehighton:

Sunday worship, the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor; Rally Day, 10:45 a.m., guest speaker, the Rev. Kevin Roberts, Pastor Bethany E.C., Tamaqua.Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class.Tuesday: missionary meeting, 7 p.m., Ken Sears, a gifted vocalist and missionary from Ukraine will be guest speaker at the missionary meeting.Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m., choir practice, 7 p.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study and Play Group, 9 a.m.Looking ahead: Nov. 1, Chosen People Ministry speaker. www.chosenpeopleministryLehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.netTrinity happeningsThe Women of the ELCA of Trinity are hosting the Women of Grace Lutheran Church today at 7 p.m. in Luther Hall, Third and Iron streets. The program is being led by SALM Emma Weaver.Sunday worship services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The Trinity Praise Band provides music at the 8:30 worship service, traditional organ music at the later service. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Nancy L. Moore presides.Sunday School for students age 3 through grade 6, plus Level II (grade 8) confirmation classes begin at 9:45 a.m.Members of the church will participate in the Lehighton CROP Walk at the Lehigh Canal Park, Weissport, on Sunday. The theme: "Ending Hunger One Step at a Time." Registration is at 1 p.m., the walk starts at 2 p.m. The course is 1-4 miles. Money received benefits Trinity Food Pantry (25 percent), and Church World Services (75 percent) for relief and development programs. Checks are made out to "CWS/CROP."

www.cropwalkonline.org. Walkers and sponsors are welcome.For those desiring a baptismal date, Moore has designated an instructional session for parents for 1 p.m. Oct. 18. For those desiring to join the congregation, Moore will meet with prospective new members for instruction and information Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Please register your name in advance at the church office, 610-377-4303.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.