Trinity Happenings

Sunday Worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 9:30 a.m. A tribute to the Girl Scouts Sunday will be observed. 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.

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. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

Wednesday in Lent soup suppers at 6 p.m., followed by Holden Evening Prayer worship at 7 p.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. 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 school will take place at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday.

Upcoming events:

Council Meeting: March 11, 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Service: March 13, St. Peter’s Church, 7 p.m.

Fundraising Meeting: March 14, 6:30 p.m.

Spring Bazaar: March 22, 5-8 p.m. and March 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m.

A Spring Clothing Drive will be held in April and May. There will be a large box in the Narthex for items. Items should be specific for the Spring and Summer months. Donations will be given to the area homeless and in need.

St. John’s Cemetery Committee requests that all Christmas decorations be removed from the cemetery by March 22. Please be sure to put your cemetery decorations in the garbage container marked specifically for “Cemetery Decorations.”

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.

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

• 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.

• April 20: Ham and Dandelion Dinner, 3-6 p.m.

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

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