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.

Looking ahead

• Today: 7 p.m. prayer and praise

• Sept. 18: 6:30 p.m. choir practice; 7 p.m. Christmas concert practice

• Sept. 23: 10 a.m. quilt group

• Sept. 24: 7 p.m. prayer and praise

• Sept. 25: 2 p.m. Bible study; 6:30 p.m. choir practice; 7 p.m. Christmas concert practice

Adult Bible class: Baron Cebrosky leads the series “Jude: Contending for The Faith Once Delivered” with lesson two on salvation.

September Mission: Faith Alive Benevolence Fund.

Back to church Sunday: Sept. 21 during worship services. Bring a friend. Combined Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. in Leah’s Room. Prayer and praise to celebrate the new season and kicking off 40 days of prayer.

ABC Food Pantry: Donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items can now be dropped off in the church lobby.

Blessed ministry: The Blessing Room is open to the general public. Anyone who needs food or clothing, contact Jan Lazarchak at jklpta @yahoo.com. Gently used clothing donations are also being accepted by appointment.

Choir: The choir will present “A Christmas Concert” in December. Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18 in the choir room across from the nursery.

40 Days of Prayer Bible Study: A seven-week DVD series by Pastor Rick Warren begins Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in Leah’s Room. The series is also held Friday nights starting Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at Dan and Terri Bisbing’s home.

Save the date

• Community Soup Social, Oct. 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Leah’s Room. Donations go to Allentown Rescue Mission.

• Ladies Luncheon, Nov. 1, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Theme is “Hope in Every Season.” It will include a time to incorporate worship with music by Celeste Leininger, Jan Lazarchak, Michele Miller and Sandy Jenkins. There will also be a speaker. Signups are requested to allow for proper food preparation. Lunch will include a taco bar and dessert.

Jerusalem UCC

Jerusalem UCC, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) holds worship services at 10 a.m. every Sunday in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Marian Johnson officiates.

Upcoming events:

The church’s Apple Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 4.

The second annual car show in the Grove will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25.

Holiday filling is for sale for Thanksgiving. Deadline to order is Nov. 1 and pickup is Nov. 22.

The JUCC cookbook is available for purchase.

For more information, call the church at 610-681-4412 or visit jerusalemucc.org.

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Palmerton, has announced the following upcoming events:

Persian donuts: Order pickup is 9 a.m. on Sept 18. at the church.

Annual fall basket social: The church holds its annual fall basket social from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 11. There are theme baskets, raffles, a bake sale, door prizes and more. Food is also available for purchase.

Thanksgiving Filling Sale: WELCA is once again making filling for Thanksgiving. Orders are due Nov. 2 with pickup on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. You can place an order for 2 or 5 pounds. For more information and to place an order, call 610-681-5200, 610-577-6332 or 610-681-5020.

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