Trinity happenings

First Saturday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., is at 5 p.m. Sunday worship with Holy Communion is at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free communion wafers are available for those with allergy issues. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Lauren Heywood assists. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 10:30 a.m.Sunday church school classes for students age 3 through grade six begin at 10:45 a.m.The Women of the ELCA at Trinity are presenting a "Brautkleid Schau," German for "Wedding Dress Show," as a way to learn about Katharina von Bora, united in marriage with Martin Luther in 1525. As the 500th anniversary of the Reformation approaches, this is an opportunity to learn about their life in Wittenberg, Germany. You are invited to attend the free event on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. in Luther Hall. The event includes a presentation about the Luthers, a photo gallery of Trinity's bridal couples, and a display of wedding gowns. Martin Luther & Katharina von Bora re-enactors, music and refreshments are included."Breaking Bread" youth group for students in grades 7-12 meets in the youth room at 5 p.m. Sundays. "Thunder and Lightning" youth group for students in grades 4-6 meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Find them online at

www.tlclehighton.com/Youth.asp or on Facebook. Vicar Lauren Heywood is the director.A family worship and cookout is planned for 5

p.m.May 13. The event is open to all and is free but reservations are needed to plan for an adequate amount of food. Deadline to register: May 7 by contacting the church office.For those desiring to arrange a baptismal date, Pastor Moore will share information at 1 p.m. May 21. For those desiring to seek membership at Trinity, Pastor Moore will provide information at 1 p.m. May 28. Please contact the church office in advance at 610-377-4303 to register.Bethany EC ChurchBethany 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., 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.; choir practice, 7 p.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study and Play Group, 9:45 a.m.; Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Upcoming events: Saturday, Mother/daughter banquet, 6 p.m.Currently accepting new or gently used children's clothing sizes 5 to 12. Drop off at church, inside side entrance from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays. 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.This Week at Lehighton Bethany Evangelical Congregational ChurchContact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

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