Trinity happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., with Holy Communion begins at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free communion wafers are available for those with allergy issues. "Jack and Jill Sunday" will be also observed. The preschool children will take part in the service by singing songs and reciting rhymes. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Lauren Heywood assists. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 10:30 a.m.Sunday church school classes for students age 3 through sixth grade begin at 10:45 a.m.For those desiring to seek membership at Trinity, Pastor Moore will provide information at 1 p.m. Sunday. Please contact the church office in advance at 610-377-4303 to register."Breaking Bread" youth group for students in grades 7-12 meets at 5 p.m. Sundays in the youth room. "Thunder and Lightning" youth group for students in grades 4-6 meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Find them online at

www.tlclehighton.com/Youth.asp or on Facebook. Vicar Lauren Heywood is the director.A six-week Bible study on the book of Matthew begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday led by the Rev. Moore.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.Monday: Youth group, 7 p.m.Tuesday: Women's Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study and Play Group, 9:45 a.m.; Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Currently accepting new or gently used children's clothing size infant to 12 and boots of all sizes. Drop off at church, inside side entrance from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday. Clothing benefits St. Peter's Community Resource Center.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.