St. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s 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). All are welcome.

Upcoming: Jeff Steinberg, singer, speaker, author and inspirational humorist, will visit St. Matthew’s at 6 p.m. on Oct. 18.

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. Included is Sacrament of Baptism of an infant Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long presides.

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

Weekly Sunday Church School for students ages 3 through grade 6 plus confirmation classes begin at 10:45 a.m.

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 is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. Cash only sales. Donations of clothing and household goods will be accepted during store hours on Wednesdays only. There is a five bag limit. Use door 2 to place donations inside.

Follow on https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

Looking ahead:

CROP Hunger Walk Carbon County is Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at 600 Riverview Road (West Bowmans). The theme is Ending Hunger One Step at a Time. Join Trinity’s team by contacting the church office. Or, register yourself or team online: https://events.crophungerwalk.ortg/chw/event/lehightonpa.

Spaghetti dinner and 50/50 raffle will be held from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 14 in Luther Hall. It is a youth fundraiser. Advance ticket-only event. Purchase tickets before or after worship or during weekday office hours.

BECC

Weekly events:

Fundraisers:

• The church is selling homemade sticky buns. Orders due Oct. 18 and pickup is from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 24.

• Homemade filling sale now taking place. Orders due Nov. 15. Pickup 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 21.

• Homemade Christmas candy sale orders are due Nov. 29. Pickup is from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 12.

• A cookie/candy sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 12.

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.

Sunday School: Sunday School for children and youth every Sunday at 11 a.m., except the first Sunday of the month.

Sister Chix: A support group for widows and divorced women, is held the last Sunday of each month at noon. Bring a lunch, but dessert will be provided. To attend, call Jillian at 484-464-3332.

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. Please bring a driver’s license or some other form of ID.

ESL classes: Held at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays. Online registration at https://christfc.net/esl-classes/ or contact the office at 570-386-4547.

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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