National Day of Prayer

The Lehighton National Day of Prayer is scheduled for May 2 in the Lehighton amphitheater - upper park beginning at 6 p.m. Area clergy and leaders will participate in the program and in case of inclement weather it will be held in Bethany Evangelical Church, 220 North St., Lehighton.

National Day of Prayer began in the early 1950s when an evangelical movement called for Congress and the president to proclaim a National Day of Prayer. President Harry S. Truman proclaimed a National Day of Prayer to be observed on July 4, 1952. Each year since that date, Americans have observed the day in their own way. The observance moved to the first Thursday in May by President Ronald Reagan and has been proclaimed each year since.

Trinity Happenings

Sunday worship includes infant baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. 3rd St., Lehighton begins at 9:30 a.m. Synodically Approved Lay Minister Kathy Long presides. Coffeehouse fellowship is in Luther Hall afterward.

Sunday Church School classes for students age 3 through grade 6 and confirmation preparatory instruction classes begin at 10:45 a.m. Students in grades seven through 12 meet at noon in the youth room for activities, lunch and to plan events.

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.

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.

• Tuesdays: Prayer meeting in overflow room, 7 p.m.; Girl Scouts Troop at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

• Wednesdays: Girl Scouts at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall; Boy Scouts at 6:30 p.m. upstairs.

• Thursday: Men’s Bible Study, 5 a.m.

Upcoming events:

• April 28: Pot luck meal immediately following Sunday worship service.

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

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. Sunday school is held from 9:45-10:40 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.

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. Note there will only be one service on May 5. It will be held at 10:15 a.m.

• Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Senior Choir Practice

• Thursday at 6:45 p.m., Handbell Choir Practice

• King’s Kids Choir will practice the first and second Sunday of the month following the 10:15 worship service. Any child interested in joining, please contact the church for further contact information.

• King’s Kids Choir will sing the third Sunday of the month.

• Blessing of the Bikes on May 5 following the 10:15 worship service

Upcoming Events:

• Ben Salem Rummage Sale will be held in the Social Hall at 1749 Church Hill Road, Lehighton on May 10 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and May 11 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Shoo Fly Pie Sale May 18. Orders due May 12.

• Outdoor Memorial Day Service will be held at 9 a.m. on May 26. This is weather permitting.

• Strawberry social, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9.

• Vacation Bible School: June 17-21 from 6-8 p.m. The theme is “Celebrating God’s Greatness.”

Visit www.bensalemucc.com for more information.