BECC

Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 222 North St., Lehighton, PA 18235

Sunday: 9:30 Sunday school, worship service will be in-person as well as streamed live at 10:45 a.m. Jr. Church available for children up to sixth grade. Attendees are requested to follow COVID-19 guidelines. Live broadcast can be accessed on Facebook by searching for and liking @BethanyECLehighton.

Tuesday: Women’s prayer group 10 a.m. @BECC, Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Wednesday Bible Study, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Friday: Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7 p.m.

• BECC Second Blessings: If you have clothing or food needs, call church office at 610-377-0724. Due to COVID-19 we are NOT currently accepting clothing donations.

• Oct. 18, Youth & Adult Hayride at Yenser’s Tree Farm, 2:45 p.m.

• Samaritan’s Purse Shoeboxes are available at BECC. These boxes are a worldwide ministry for children in need. All over the world, these gift-filled boxes become tools for local churches to share God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Filled boxes are due back at church by Nov. 16.

Come worship with us. Be safe, take precautions and God bless.

Stay informed of upcoming summer events by following us at www.facebook.com/BethanyECLehighton, www.bethanylehighton.com. Church office: 610-377-0724. Email Pastor Tim Ream at pastortim@bethanylehighton.com.

Christ Evangelical

There will be an ecumenical Community Prayer Service hosted by a number of churches in our community to ask God to heal our community and our nation. It will be held at the Lehighton Amphitheater at noon Saturday. We are asked to adhere to the state mandates of masks and social distancing from those outside your family. Hand sanitizing stations will be available at the entrance points. Please bring a chair as available seating is limited. Please no political signs.

Christ Evangelical Free Church, 2420 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive West will be hosting the following events:

• AWANA Harvest Fair for the community on Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Children who want to attend do not have to be a member of AWANA. It is for kids 3 years old to sixth grade and an adult should come with them. There will be over 20 harvest booths and games, treats and candy bags. A fun night for all to enjoy.

• Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. The food and tables will be set up to adhere to social distancing guidelines to ensure safety. Please bring a mask to enter the building, which can then be removed after being seated. Those who would like to attend must RSVP to 570-386-4547. Please leave a message if you reach voice mail.

Crossroads Community Church

Crossroads Community Church, 580 Coal St., holds Sunday worship services with Pastor Kevin McGraw. It is a place for a fresh start with God.

Contemporary worship service starts at 10 a.m. Services are currently being held indoors and we respectfully ask, for now, for compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the 6-foot social distancing guidelines.

Tuesday evening prayer meetings from 7-8 p.m.

Communion: Last Sunday of the month.

New Discipleship Class: Sundays from 9-9:45 a.m.

Look for our church’s table at the Lehighton Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday as we seek to connect with our neighbors.

For more information, you may call 484-225-6848 or find us online at www.crossroads-comm-church.org.

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