Lansford

St. John's LutheranOn Sunday at 8:45 a.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 1 E. Abbott St., Lansford, will celebrate God's reign over all with a unique service that includes songs from each season of the year, including Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and more hymns in praise of God's love for us all.NesquehoningVFW AuxiliaryThe regular monthly meeting of the Auxiliary to Nesquehoning Memorial VFW Post 8008 was held Nov. 1. President Cheri Santore presided.Three applications for membership were received and approved. District 20 will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Tobyhanna. Members are reminded that 2016 dues are payable.No entries for Voice of Democracy or Patriot's Pen have been received.Several members participated in the Veterans Day Parade in Jim Thorpe on Nov. 8, along with the Post and Buddy Poppy King, Queen and Court.Donations were made to the Homeless Veterans Writing Program, the National Home Pond Restoration Project and the National Home Pa. Cottage 3.The annual auxiliary Christmas party will be held at Lengyel's Restaurant on Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. All members are invited to attend. Contact Maureen at 570-669-9578 for reservations.Summit HillThanksgiving serviceSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, 123 W. White St., Summit Hill, will host a community Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Everyone is invited to give thanks together. The Rev. Kari Olson from Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church will be the preacher.