Trinity happenings

Trinity Lutheran Church steeple, Third and Iron streets, Lehighton, is scheduled for its steeple to be removed Thursday beginning at 8 a.m. The project is expected to take two to three hours to complete. Campbellsville Industries, Campbellsville, Kentucky, is contracted to remove, repair and replace. This is the same company that built and placed the original steeple in 1973 to coincide with the “new” church construction. In addition, the roof will be replaced.

Dedication of the Trinity Pool Pavilion at Lehighton Community Pool is scheduled to take place during the public event Saturday at 7 p.m. Rain date is Sunday.

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, begins at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. A face mask covering the nose and mouth is no longer required for those fully vaccinated and past the 10-day waiting period. The church is air-conditioned. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides.

Included during this time is farewell and godspeed to Shelly Zellner, director of Jack and Jill Preschool, on her retirement after 30 years of faithful service. Former students are encouraged to attend. A basket will be placed in the narthex to receive cards and well wishes. Immediately following the farewell, new director Jane Howells and primary teacher Lisa Palmer will be installed.

Livestream audio is available at tlclehighton.com. Video with audio rebroadcasts available on www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton later on Sunday mornings. Church phone: 610-377-4303.

The Trinity Thrift Store is open for business without reservations. Shopping and drop-off is Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donation drop-offs are accepted during store hours, but are limited to five bags or boxes. Face masks must be worn for the safety of all. All sales receipts support the food pantry. https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

The Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting and precautionary measures in place. Residents in need who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive prepackaged supplemental food items. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

“Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” is the theme for a three-night midweek Community Vacation Bible School. The schedule: Tuesday Aug. 3-5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for students ages 3 to sixth grade. Registration is free; forms are available in the narthex, church office or on the church website. In addition, please contact the church office for available volunteer opportunities.

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