Trinity Happenings

First Saturday Worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 4 p.m. Sunday worship with Holy Communion begins at 9:30 a.m. Synodically Approved Lay Minister Kathy Long presides. Coffeehouse fellowship is in Luther Hall afterward.

Livestream Sunday service will be available at the church website (tlclehighton.com) or on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton). 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 and 8 begin at 10:45 a.m.

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.

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. Wednesday in Lent soup suppers at 6 p.m., followed by Holden Evening Prayer worship at 7p.m. through March 20.

Looking ahead is Movie Night at 7 p.m. on March 16 in Luther Hall. The event is sponsored by the Youth Group. All are invited to watch “Night at The Museum.” Snacks will be available for purchase.

BECC

Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 222 North St., Lehighton, will host Sunday Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Communion Sunday, Sunday school will be held at 9:30 a.m. and Junior Church for ages 6-12. A season of Lent, 40 days of reflection and repentance will be held to prepare for Easter.

• Tuesdays: Girl Scouts Troop 3620 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

• Wednesdays: Boy Scouts at 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday: Men’s Bible Study, 5 a.m.

Stay informed by visiting www.facebook.com/BethanyECLehighton, www.bethanylehighton.com. Church office: 610-377-0724, email gregorycomp@gmail.com.

St. John’s

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Dr. W., Lehighton will hold worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday

Dinkey Memorial Church has a food cupboard available to those in need of supplemental food resources. It is available to members of Dinkey Memorial and St. John’s, and to residents of East Penn Township. The distribution is the third Thursday of every month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Dinkey’s Social Room, located below the sanctuary. If you or anyone you know would benefit from receiving food from the Community Cupboard, please speak with Pastor Tony.

Bus Trip: Tickets are still available for a bus trip on April 18 to the Daniel show at Sight and Sound. Any questions, contact Deb Scheckler, dscheckler@gmail.com or 484-866-3710.

Upcoming events

• March 22 and 23: Spring bazaar, 5-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

• April 12 and 13: Rummage sale.

Ben Salem UCC

Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton will hold an 8 a.m. worship service with a Praise Band; 10:15 a.m. traditional service; and Sunday school classes at 9 a.m. Communion service will be the first Sunday of each month.

Upcoming events

• Homemade Easter Candy sale: Orders due Feb. 25. Contact the church office for details.

• March 15: Spring Bazaar, 5-7:30 p.m. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16. Food, crafts, bake sale and basket raffle.

Visit www.bensalemucc.com or Facebook for more information.

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