Trinity happenings

Sunday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., begins at 9:30 am. Gluten-free wafers are available to those with allergy issues. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Lauren Heywood assists. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 10:30 a.m.Trinity's annual meeting begins at 10:45 a.m. It is the time for reviewing the life and ministry of the church over the past year and looking ahead to what this coming year may hold. Committee reports will be reviewed. Concerns or questions about the church may be raised. Members' attendance is strongly encouraged. Snow date is next Sunday. Sunday church school classes will not meet during the annual meeting.For those desiring to arrange a baptismal date, Pastor Moore will share information at 1 p.m. Sunday. For those desiring to seek membership at Trinity, she will provide information at 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Contact the church office in advance at 610-377-4303 to register."Breaking Bread" youth group for students in grades 7-12 meets in the youth room Sundays at 5 p.m. "Thunder and Lightning" youth group for students in grades 4-6 meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Vicar Lauren Heywood is the director.In the event of inclement weather, which may lead to cancellations, look on the listings on WFMZ-TV or BRCTV Channel 13. A message will also be recorded on the church phone.Bethany ECBethany EC Church, 222 North St., holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class. Morning worship is at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor. Preschool nursery is available and Jr. Church is provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Guest speaker for morning worship on Sundayis the RevMarlin Lafferty.Monday: Youth group, 7 p.m.Tuesday: Women's Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study & Play Group, 9:45 a.m.Currently accepting new or gently used children's clothing size infant to size 12 and boots of all sizes. Drop off at church, inside side entrance from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday. Clothing benefits St. Peter's Community Resource Center.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.