Franklin memorial service

Franklin Township Soldiers K.I.A. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 9.

This service first started in 1988 by teacher, Larry Hill and his students at Franklin Elementary.

When the school closed in 2018 a new monument was erected at Phifer’s Ice Dam.

This year’s participants are former and present Lehighton students and teachers and the Lehighton UVO.

All are welcome to come to the program held at the pavilion to continue honoring and remembering these Franklin Township Heroes who offered the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in freedom.

St. John’s Evangelical

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Dr. W., Lehighton will hold its Fall Bazaar Sept. 29, from 5-7:30 p.m. and Sept. 30, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a free Kids Pumpkin Hunt at 11 a.m. In addition, there will be a bake sale, homemade food, basket raffle, fall decorations, candy, plants, pans of filling, raffle tickets. A portion of the profits will go to Food for the Poor.

Ben Salem UCC

Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton will hold Sunday Worship Service at 8 a.m. with a Praise Band and a 10:15 a.m. traditional service. Sunday school classes will be held at 9 a.m.

Upcoming events:

The Fall Festival and Rummage Sale will be held at Ben Salem UCC on Sept. 29 from 5-7:30 p.m. and Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come and enjoy the food, homemade crafts, bake sale and basket raffle.

The festival is held at 1965 Church Hill Road and the Rummage Sale is located at 1749 Church Hill Road.

Trinity Happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 9:30 a.m. Included in this time is installation of Sunday School staff.

The Rev. Nancy L. Moore presides.

Coffee fellowship follows the worship service in Luther Hall.

Livestream audio is available at the church website (tlclehighton.com). Video with audio rebroadcasts available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) later on Sunday mornings. Church phone: 610-377-4303.

Sunday Church School classes for students age 3 through grade 6 and confirmation preparatory instruction classes for students grades 7-8 begin at 10:45 a.m. Introductory “Rally Day” activities are presented.

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

The Trinity Thrift Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Donation drop-offs are accepted during store hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, limited to five bags or boxes. Sales receipts support the food pantry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

The thrift store requests clean, empty boxes with lids that contained reams of paper.

For those desiring to schedule a baptism or desiring to seek membership at Trinity, please phone the church office. Baptism class instructions with Pastor Moore is Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. New member class instruction with Pastor Moore meets Sept. 24 at 1 p.m.

Openings are available at Jack and Jill Preschool, 230 Iron St., for the 3- and 4-year-old classes. Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year are available. For more information, contact 610-377-6562, jackandjillpreschool@yahoo.com or visit jackandjillLehighton.org.

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