Dial-a-Devotion

The October Dial-a-Devotion speakers are: Sunday, Kenneth Leffler; Monday, Jennie Keiper; Tuesday, Shirley Stamm; Wednesday, Shirley Radler; Thursday, Rose Marie Austin and Friday, Jean Mertz.Call (610) 377-1612 24 hours a day for an inspirational message.Dial-a-Devotion is ministry LIFE (Lehighton Interfaith Fellowship).CROP Walk plannedThe CROP Walk for the Lehighton/Weissport area will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Lehigh Canal Park in Weissport. Participants can walk four miles or one mile.The walk starts at 2 p.m.Each walker needs a sponsor form and seeks donations. To receive a sponsor form please contact Shirley Radler at (610) 377-4278.CROP walks are a Community Hunger Appeal of Church World Services, which not only provides emergency relief, but also self-help and development types of services. There are 34 denominations that participate in this effort.Locally, Life (Lehighton Interfaith Fellowship) is coordinating the walk. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised are donated to the Trinity Pantry. The Trinity Pantry received $ 1,037.57 from the Crop Walk held in 2011.The Trinity Pantry serves families living in the Lehighton Area School District and is a satellite of Shepherd House Inc., Carbon County's Food Distribution System.Seventy-five percent of the funds raised are donated to Church World Services for its long range, self-help and development programs.Trinity happeningsTrinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, will hold a contemporary service at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct 14 featuring the Praise Band. The Rev. Kurt Garbe, associate of the Bishop of NEPA synod, will preside. Coffee house fellowship follows.A nursery is available during the worship service for children through age 6, staffed with an experienced caregiver who is trained in CPR and first aid and a youth volunteer.Power Hour Sunday School for ages 3 to grade eight will be held in Luther Hall. Adult members of Trinity are encouraged to attend an important meeting starting at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary led by Rev. Garbe concerning the next steps in the process to call a new pastor.Free community dinnerAll Saints Episcopal Church, 301 N. Second St., Lehighton, will host a free community dinner from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Everyone is invited.Beltzville LionsBeltzville Lions will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 at St. Peter and Paul school hall. Anyone interested in attending is invited to call (610) 533-9311.Members are encouraged to bring a friend or family member.