Trinity happenings

First Saturday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 5 p.m. Sunday worship with Holy Communion begins at 9:30 a.m. The bread wafer and juice are presealed as a safe way to observe the sacrament. Masks are no longer required, however, if you are not fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask over the nose and mouth for your own protection and safety. The Rev. Nancy L. Moore presides. Vicar Sarah Moore assists.

Each worship time includes a remembrance of “all saints” when the legacy of love for deceased loved ones are honored with thankful prayers for their unending goodness, mercy and grace of God. You are invited to bring in a photo of your loved one, labeled to identify the name of the deceased and owner of the photo, by Nov. 5, to be shown during the weekend worship.

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

Weekly Sunday church school classes begin at 10:45 a.m. for students ages 3 through sixth grade. Face masks are strongly encouraged for the protection of those attending. In addition, weekly catechetical classes for students in seventh and eighth grades take place at this time. Sunday church school classes will not meet Nov. 21 due to the annual congregational meeting taking place at that time.

Trinity Youth Group for students grades 7-12 is held each Sunday from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy some food, hang out and become familiar with Vicar Sarah Moore, leader of the youth group for 2021-22. RSVP at smoore@uls.edu in advance. Include any food allergies or dietary restrictions in order to prepare an adequate amount and type of food. Please enter and exit at the door on the parking lot side marked “Youth Room.” Volunteer opportunities are available for completing a weekly schedule for adult chaperone.

The Trinity Thrift Store is open for business without reservations. Shopping and drop-off hours are 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, limited to five bags or boxes. All sales receipts support the food pantry. Facebook: 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 through 2021. Residents in need who reside in the Lehighton School District are eligible to receive prepackaged supplemental food items. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pickup. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

Those desiring to seek membership at Trinity, please contact the church office in advance of the Nov. 14 1 p.m. session.

Sacrament of Holy Baptism instructional session is Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. Parents/guardians of a child desiring to arrange a baptismal date, please contact the church office to register in advance of the session.

A reminder from the Campbellsville, Kentucky, company regarding the steeple: It was removed in July for repair and restoration. The projected return is mid-December.

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