Lehighton news for Oct. 17, 2019

Bethany EC Church

Bethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy Ream, pastor. Please note change of time this week only due to Lehighton’s Rocktoberfest Weekend. North Street will be closed so parking will be available on Second or Third Street. Center Alley will give access to side door of church for individuals needing assistance. Greet us after church at the Bethany stand selling halushki.

Wednesday: Youth group, 6 p.m. at church, Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday: Men’s Bible study at McDonald’s, Blakeslee Boulevard, Lehighton 5 a.m.

Upcoming events:

• Operation Christmas Child collection.

• Oct. 27: Rally Day

Lehighton Bethany EC is online at wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email: Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.

Christ Evangelical Free Church

2420 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive West, Lehighton, church office: 570-386-4547.

October Events and Services:

For everyone:

• Every Sunday, Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Sunday worship services, 10:30 a.m.; prayer Group, 6 p.m.

• Oct. 17: Gut Health/Brain Health and Emotions - Nutrition Lecture, 7 p.m.

• Oct. 26: Cancer Awareness Brunch and Nutrition Lecture, 10 a.m. Please call the church office no later than Oct. 19 to make a reservation.

• Oct. 26: Family Fellowship Night, Italian Night 6 p.m., Please call the church office no later than Oct. 10 to make a reservation.

For children & youth:

• Every Wednesday: AWANA Bible club for children and youth, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

• Oct. 23: Harvest Party, 6 p.m.

For youth:

Oct. 20, Youth Hayride 12:15 p.m. Please call the church office no later than Oct. 10 to make a reservation.

For ladies

• Tuesday and Friday, Ladies Bible study, studying Overcoming Fear; Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 9 a.m.

• Oct. 20: Ladies Ministry Fall Luncheon 12:15 p.m. Please call the church office no later than Oct. 10 to make a reservation.

For men:

Oct. 18-20: Men’s Retreat, call 570-386-4547 for more information.

Website: www.christfc.net.

Trinity highlights

Sunday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 South Third St., begins at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free wafers are available for those with allergy issues. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Joshua Krenz assists. Coffeehouse fellowship follows.

Sunday church school for students ages 3 through sixth grade begins at 10:45 a.m.

Students in grades 5-12 are invited to participate in food, conversation and youth group activities from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the second floor youth room. Vicar Joshua Krenz is the youth adviser.

For those desiring to arrange a baptismal date, Pastor Moore will share information Sunday at 1 p.m. Appointments are available for those desiring to seek membership at Trinity. Please contact the church office in advance at 610-377-4303 to register.

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