Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. A contemporary service is held at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A traditional service is held at 11 a.m.

You can worship in person or on Facebook Live. For more information, visit www.faithalivechurch.net or call the office at 610-852-2805.

The church has also announced its upcoming events.

• March 3: Communion Sunday 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.

• March 5: 2 p.m. Prayer Shawl

• March 6: 11:30 a.m. Lenten Bible Study; 7 p.m. Lenten Bible Study with prayer and praise.

• March 10: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. Youth Group.

• March 11: 7 p.m. Church council.

• March 13: 10 a.m. special GriefShare meeting on how to handle the holidays; 11:30 a.m. Lenten Bible Study; 7 p.m. Lenten Bible Study with prayer and praise.

• March 17: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. Youth Group.

• March 20: 11:30 a.m. Lenten Bible Study; 7 p.m. Lenten Bible Study with prayer and praise.

• March 24: Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. Kids Party.

• March 26: 10 a.m. Quilters Group; 7 p.m. Trustees meeting.

• March 28: Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. service.

• March 29: Good Friday.

• March 31: 6:30 a.m. Sunrise; 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.

• April 1: Office closed.

GriefShare: A new 13-week GriefShare class will begin at 10 a.m. on April 3 in Room 113. Signups will be open soon. For more information, contact Harold Sandford at the church office.

March Mission: Red Bird Mission Conference is an institution that provides education and Christian Evangelism ministries to residents of the area.

New Sunday School Series: A contemporary adult Sunday school class will begin on March 10. It will be led by Sam Heiney in room 113 and include a six-week DVD series that will help you live with an eternal perspective.

Food pantry: If you would like to donate canned goods and/or non-perishable food items for the food pantry, please drop off in the church lobby. If you know a family or friend in need of food we would like to help.

Benevolence committee: The committee is looking for new members to help with assisting those who are in need of funds. If interested in helping, contact Sandy Jenkins by calling the church office.

Easter flowers: Easter flower orders are due March 3. There are envelopes in the lobby.

Looking ahead:

• Emmanuel Church, South Ninth Street and Emaus Avenue, Allentown is holding a bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatre to see “Daniel” on April 12. It is hosted by Jeffrey Spangenberg. For information, including costs, contact Jeff at 484-264-6265. Balance is due by Feb. 29. On the day of the trip, the bus will leave from Emmanuel UMC at 10 a.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. If interested, speak with John or Linda Johnston.

• Spring ladies luncheon, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 20. Topic: Standing Tall, presented by Deb Davies. Sign up in the church lobby or email Jan Lazarchak at jklpta@yahoo.com. Deadline to register is April 7.

• An AARP Driver Training will be held April 29 and 30 at Faith Alive. The course is open for seniors ages 55 and older. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Those who complete the 8-hour course can receive a discount on car insurance. For more details, call the church office.

• Communion Demonstration: 1:30 p.m. on April 6 in the church kitchen. The event is open to all interested in being Communion stewards. For more information, call Linda at 610-852-3833.

Jerusalem Evangelical

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold its annual Basket Social and Bake Sale on March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theme baskets and raffle, baked goods, homemade soups, filling, chow-chow and apple butter will be available.

There will also be $25 hidden within three of the basket.

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 500 Church Dr. Palmerton (Trachsville). Questions contact 610-681-5200.