Trinity happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., with Holy Communion is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Gluten-free communion wafers are available for those with allergies. The affirmation of baptism/rite of confirmation will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 9:30 a.m.Sunday church school classes for students age 3 through grade six begin at 9:45 a.m. The "Last Sundae" will be observed May 22 with crafts, games and treats before the summer break of classes begin.For those desiring a baptismal date, Moore can meet with parents 1

p.m.Sunday for instructions and information. For those desiring to be married at Trinity, Moore has designated a meeting at 1 p.m. May 22. Please call the church office at 610-377-4303 in advance to register.St. John'sSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning Valley, 826 Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton, holds Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.Food Pantry: June food pantry item will be canned vegetables. Collections will be made on June 5 and 12. Boxes will be in the narthex.Action Team Meeting (Dream Team): 10 a.m. SaturdayAll You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner: 4-7 p.m. SaturdayPrayer Shawl Ministry Meeting: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday. The meetings are for anyone who would like information about making prayer shawls or would like to get together to work on projects.Vacation Bible School: June 5-9. We will be holding it at Grace Lutheran in Lehighton and we will have activities for ages 3 through adult. We are looking for volunteers to help with everything from food to leading a group or even leading a crew. Come out and help make a difference for the children. Please contact Jan Wentz at 570-386-2073.Bethany EC ChurchBethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor.Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class, morning worship at 10:45 a.m., preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Sunday evening service, 7 p.m.Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.; National World Day of prayer service, 6 p.m.; choir rehearsal, 7 p.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study and group play, 9 a.m.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.