Mahoning Township Lions

An Ice Cream Social, hosted by the Mahoning Township Lions Club, will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on June 10 in the Normal Square Pavilion. There will be hamburger and chicken barbecue, sundaes, waffles and ice cream and hot dogs and drinks.

St. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church — North Weissport, 222 Church St., Lehighton, holds worship at 9 a.m. Sundays. Worship is also offered on Facebook (St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church). Pastor Michael A. Frost presides. All are welcome.

Sunday Church School begins at 10:15 a.m. It is for children ages 3 through 8th grade.

Adult Bible study is held Monday afternoons from 1:30-3 p.m.

For more information contact the church office at 610-377-2972.

Jacobs UCC

Jacobs UCC, 138 Franklin St. Weissport, holds worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

All are welcome.

Lehighton Bible Church

Lehighton Bible Church, 160 Jamestown St., Lehighton, holds Sunday service and Sunday school for the children at 10 a.m.

Weekly initiatives:

Tuesday: 7 p.m., Five Smooth Stones Men’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting and Club for the Kids.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Ladies Bible Study

Visit www.lehightonbiblechurch.org for more information and to check out the church’s calendar for upcoming events or contact the church office at 610-377-1762.

Trinity Happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 9:30 a.m. Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long presides. Wedding reception fellowship follows in Luther Hall.

There will be no Quiet Communion on June 6 or July 4.

Livestream Sunday worship available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) or on the church website (tlclehighton.com). Church phone: 610-377-4303.

Church initiatives:

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

Trinity Thrift Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Cash only sales. Clothing donations will be accepted during store hours. There is a five bag limit. Household goods are not being accepted at this time. Use door 2 to bring clothing inside.

Looking ahead:

• During the June 14 worship, students who have graduated from high school or any institution of higher learning will be recognized for their achievements. Each confirmed high school graduate will be presented a special homemade gift. Please email or phone the church office in advance if you will be attending and the information you would like to share printed in the church bulletin.

• Vacation Bible School “Road Trip: On the Go with God” for students ages 3 to grade 6, July 27-31, 6-8 p.m. Free registration by contacting the church office or sign up in narthex after worship. Teen and adult volunteers are welcome to help.

BECC

Weekly events:

Upcoming event:

• Faith and Fellowship Ladies Tea Party, 10:30 a.m. June 20 at the church. Special guest will be Jennifer Eckhart with her message “A Stained-Glass Life.” Eckhart and Alicia Klotz will also provide musical entertainment. RSVP is a must by calling the church at 610-377-0724 and leave a message or email bethanyecclehighton@gmail.com. Include your name, contact information and how many will be attending. There is no charge to attend, however a love offering will be accepted.

Stay informed by visiting www.facebook.com/BethanyECLehighton, becc.churchtrac.com. Church office: 610-377-0724. The church pastor is the Rev. Dale Oplinger, 610-730-7212.

St. John’s

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Dr. W., Lehighton, will hold a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Congregational meeting to follow.

Adult Sunday school takes place at 9:30 a.m. June 7.

Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. June 8. Meeting is open to all church members.

Fermenting Our Faith: 6 p.m. June 10 at Beacon 443 Diner, 35 Blakeslee Boulevard, Drive East, Lehighton. Contact Pastor Tony with questions at 570-386-9960 or prdinklc@ptd.net.

Vacation Bible School: 6-8:30 p.m. June 15, 16 and 17 at Dinkey Memorial Church, Ashfield. Sessions for children and adults. A joint service at Dinkey closes the VBS at 9 a.m. on June 21.

Book Club: 6 p.m. June 23. The book, “The Lies They Told” by Ellen Marie Wiseman will be discussed.

Dinner and discussion: 6:30 p.m. June 25. Contact Cheryl Kistler at 610-533-5723 with any questions.

Trinity Food Pantry for June is canned vegetables.

Dinkey Memorial

Sunday worship at Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1742 Dinkey Road, Lehighton, initiatives:

Community Cupboard: Dinkey Memorial has a food cupboard available to those in need who are members of Dinkey Memorial and St. John’s and to residents of East Penn Township. The distribution is the third Thursday of every month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Dinkey’s Social Room. For more information, speak with Pastor Tony.

Ben Salem UCC

Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton, will hold worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Upcoming events:

• Strawberry social will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 14. Music will be performed by Daybreak and Lost and Found. There will be a bake sale, basket raffle, kids games, face painting, quilt raffle and crafts.

• Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 15-19. The theme is “America’s Epic Adventure.”

Visit www.bensalemucc.com or Facebook for more information or call the office at 570-386-3870.

• A rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on June 19.

Visit www.bensalemucc.com or Facebook for more information or call the church office at 570-386-3870.

Christ Evangelical

Christ Evangelical Free Church, 2420 Blakeslee Blvd., Dr., West in Lehighton holds worship service beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday.

The church also holds the following ministries during the week.

Vacation Bible School: Starting July 20-24 at 6 p.m. The theme this year is “Illumination Station.”

MOMCO: Every Monday from 6-8:30 p.m. Moms encouraging Moms in raising the next generation.

Sunday School for children and youth every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (except the 1st Sunday of the month).

Sister Chix: Support group for widows and divorced women is held the last Sunday of each month at noon. Bring your lunch, dessert and coffee is supplied. Lower parking lot entrance.

Men’s Bible Workshop: First and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Lower parking entrance.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Second Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. Lower parking lot entrance.

Food Pantry: Takes place the third Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m.

Resuming in September:

• ESL classes begin Sept. 8. Will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

• Ladies Bible Study will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m. starting in September. The study is “Following God’s Guidance: A Women of Faith Study.

• AWANA for children and youth begins Sept. 2. It is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information, contact the church office at 570-386-4547. Please leave a message if calling outside of church hours.

Visit the church’s Facebook page for updates on these ministries at www.facebook.com/christEFree.

Visit www.christfc.net, call 570-386-4547 or email info@christfc.net if you’d like to learn more about these ministries.

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