Thrift store art

The Trinity Thrift Store, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, will feature an art sale during normal business hours. Affordably priced framed art will be available for purchase Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Trinity HighlightsFirst Saturday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., is at 5 p.m. Visiting pastor the Rev. William Thompson presides.Sunday worship with Holy Communion begins at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free wafers are available to those with allergy issues. Included during this time will be presentation of scholarships to students enrolled in schools of higher learning. Visiting pastor the Rev. David Kistler presides. The church is air-conditioned. Coffeehouse fellowship follows.Volunteers are urged to participate in the "Christmas Continued" program. People from the congregation will gather at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the evening of Aug. 10 for singing and distribution of gifts.The congregation is participating in the Carbon County Fair at the "group display" area. Take a look while visiting Aug. 7-12.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, fellowship time 10:15-10:45 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 a.m., preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.Friday: Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Upcoming events: 11 a.m. Saturday, Church Picnic, Phifer's Ice Dam Park, Main Road, Weissport.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. 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.Reunion planning meetingThe Lehighton Area High School Class of 1968 will hold a class reunion planning meeting at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Phifer Ice Dam.All class members are welcome to attend.Be sure to save the following dates:• Graduation is set for June 8, 2018;• The 50-year class reunion will take place June 9, 2018.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.