Zion Lutheran Church in Tamaqua confirmed seven young men and women on May 15. Participants included, front row: Matthew Zizelmann, James Benderawicz, Alden Gilbert, Brianna Dumond, Katelyn Rudy. Back row: Bronson Strouss, Pastor Virginia Goodwin, Vicar Cindy White and Victoria Markewicz. The confirmands and their families were special guests at a reception following the service. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO