A special recognition and blessing for currently employed and retired nurses and medical workers was offered during a recent worship time at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lehighton. This was in commemoration of Florence Nightingale, considered the founder of modern nursing. In attendance were, front, from left, Julia Kelm, Patricia Kattner, Rebecca Schaeffer, Eileen McFarland, Karen vonFrisch, Sarah Dalton and Becky Bisbing. Back row, Robyn Long, Kathy Long, licensed lay minister, and Mary Ann Hazel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO