Bethany EC

This week at Lehighton Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 222 North St., Lehighton: Sunday worship, the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor.Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class, morning worship 10:45 a.m., evening worship, 7 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.; youth Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; choir rehearsal, 7 p.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study & Play Group, 9 a.m.; Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724.Trinity HappeningsFirst Saturday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., is at 5 p.m.Sunday worship with Holy Communion begins at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Boy Scout Sunday will be observed at the early service. Children will bury the "alleluias" during the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 9:30 a.m.Sunday church school for students age 3 through grade six begins at 9:45 a.m.Looking ahead to Ash Wednesday, worship is at noon and 7 p.m. with Holy Communion and imposition of ashes on the forehead.For those desiring a baptismal date, Moore has designated an instructional session for parents at 1 p.m. Feb. 21. For those desiring to join the congregation, Moore will meet with prospective new members for instruction and information at 1 p.m. Feb. 28. Please register your name in advance at the church office, 610-377-4303.Regarding the need to cancel worship services due to inclement weather: Check cancellations on WFMZ or Channel 13. In addition, a recording will be placed on the church office number two hours before the worship time.St. John'sSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Drive W., Lehighton, worship service with Holy Communion - Saturday at 5:15 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.Pre-Souper Bowl Party, Sunday,11:15 a.m. following Sunday school. During church service and Sunday school, wear your sports apparel and bring cans of soup to donate to Trinity Food Pantry. At 11:15 we will have a soup/covered dish lunch. Bring your favorite soup or covered dish to share with everyone.Food Pantry - Item for the food pantry for February is pork and beans. Collections will be made on Feb. 7 and 14. Food pantry item for March is tuna. Collections will be made on March 6 and 13. Boxes will be in the narthex.Ash Wednesday Service - Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at St. John's. Ashes will be distributed to all who come forward, of all ages and faiths. Holy Communion will be offered.Feb. 17, Ben Salem at 7:30 p.m.;Feb. 24, St. Peter's at 7:30 p.m.;March 2, St. John's at 7:30 p.m.;March 9, Zion Stone at 7:30 p.m.; andMarch 16, Ben Salem at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.Ministry Through Meals: There will be a Ministry Through Meals committee meeting at 10:15

a.m.Feb. 21 to discuss the plans for the Good Friday fish dinner. This meeting is open to anyone and new members for the committee.Rummage Sale-Spring Bazaar: Donations are being accepted for the rummage sale. Please place your items on the stage. No clothing items will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Kistler at 610-377-4662. Thank you for your support.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

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