Trinity highlights

Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, Sunday worship 9:30 a.m., in the parking lot situated behind the building. Attendees are requested to remain in their vehicles. The sound is broadcast over FM 87.9. For those who choose to bring a lawn chair and sit on the lawn, ushers will provide assistance designated for social distancing. Please wear a face mask for your safety and for those around you. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Joshua Krenz assists.

Since there are limited parking spaces and lawn size, a reservation is required on a weekly basis by the end of business hours each Thursday at 610-377-4303 or email telc1872@ptd.net. Worship bulletins will be printed according to the number of reservations received, and distributed upon entering the parking lot. A basket to receive offerings is provided. A restroom in Luther Hall is accessible during the worship time; mask required upon entering the building.

Lehighton CROP walk will not be held in-person due to the coronavirus pandemic. A special offering will be received Oct. 11, on its usual event day. The funds are divided with 75% donated to Church World Services for their on going relief and development programs around the world and 25% to the Trinity Pantry, Lehighton. You can also donate online by going to crophungerwalk.org/lehightonpa. Checks are made payable to CWS/CROP. Last year, the CROP Hunger Walk raised $3,980.35. The Trinity Pantry received a check for $1,007.59. Thank God for your help in the past and pray God’s Blessing on you.

The Sunday morning worship will be posted on facebook.com/TrinityLehighton after the live session has concluded.

Weekly Sunday school sessions start at 10:45 a.m. for students age 3 though sixth grade along Iron Street. The delayed-since-May Rite of Confirmation will be Oct. 25. Drive-thru classes to complete the confirmands’ instructions begin Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the parking lot.

The Thrift Store reopens this week. There are some changes: Shopping and donation drop-offs will be by appointment only. Please call 610-377-4471 on Mondays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to schedule an appointment. The store will be open for shoppers with an appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 1-6 p.m. Drop-offs can be scheduled on Thursdays by appointment only. Masks and social distancing will be required. Due to limited space, no children under the age of 12 will be allowed. Further guidelines will be addressed. Your patience is appreciated.

The Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with a drive-up setting and precautionary measures in place. Residents in need who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive prepackaged supplemental food items. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

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