Bethany EC Church

Bethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor.Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class, morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with Holy Communion, preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Monday: Youth group, 7 p.m.Tuesday: Women's Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: Bible study, 6 p.m.; prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study and Play Group, 9:45 a.m.; Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Saturday: Souper Bowl,5 p.m., Church Fellowship Hall.Upcoming events: Evangelical Congregational Church Bishop Hill will be guest speaker during morning worship on Feb. 12 followed by a fellowship luncheon.Currently accepting new or gently used children's clothing size infant to 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.Trinity highlightsFirst Saturday worship with Holy Communion will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St. at 5 p.m.Sunday worship with Holy Communion includes recognition of the Boy Scouts, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free wafers are available for those with allergies. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. A special "Souper Bowl" offering will be accepted to benefit the food pantry. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 10:30 a.m.Sunday church school classes for students ages 3 through sixth grade is at 10:45 a.m.In the event of inclement weather which may lead to cancellations, look on the listings on WFMZ-TV or BRCTV Channel 13, plus a message will be recorded on the church phone."Breaking Bread" youth group for students in grades seven through 12 meet in the youth room at 5 p.m. Sundays. "Thunder and Lightning" youth group for students in grades 4-6 meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Find them online at

www.tlclehighton.com/Youth.asp or on Facebook. Vicar Lauren Heywood is the director.First Tuesday Quiet Communion is at 10 a.m. Tuesday.The third of a six-week Bible study on the book of Matthew is Tuesday at 7 p.m. led by Moore.For those desiring to arrange a baptismal date, Moore will share information at 1 p.m. Feb. 19. For those desiring to seek membership at Trinity, Pastor Moore will provide information at 1 p.m. Feb. 26. Contact the church office in advance at 610-377-4303 to register.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.