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.

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 with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 9:30 a.m. Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long presides. Coffeehouse fellowship follows in Luther Hall.

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

The annual congregational meeting begins at 10:45 a.m. in Luther Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to elect new council members and approve a 2027 budget. Voting members are requested to attend. No Sunday School and confirmation classes Nov. 15; classes resume Nov. 22. Confirmation students are required to attend with a parent or guardian.

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 5 p.m. Wednesdays (Note change in hours); 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. There is a five bag limit. Use door 2 to place donations inside.

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

Looking ahead:

• The Thrift Store Annual Christmas Sale, held in Luther Hall, is November 27, 28 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash only. Featured items include indoor and decorations, gifts, toys, books, more.

• Free movie night: “Elf” is Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase.

BECC

Weekly events:

Upcoming events:

• Free Christmas concert featuring the Ben Salem Handbell Choir and Praise Band “DayBreak” will take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13.

• Senior Choir Cantata will be held at the 10:15 a.m. worship service on Dec. 20.

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 10:30 a.m., except the first Sunday of the month.

Be a Berean Bible Study: Every other Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at the church. Study the Bible in depth and with the aid of the original languages.

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.

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

AWANA: For children and youth every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Upper 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. Lower parking lot entrance.

ESL classes: Held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Ladies’ Bible Study: Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and every Friday at 10 a.m. The study is called “Following God’s Guidance, A Woman of Faith Study.”

If you’d like to attend any of these ministries, please contact the church office at 570-386-4547 or send an email to office@christfc.net

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

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