Lehighton news for April 19, 2018
Bethany EC Church
Bethany 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, fellowship time at 10:15 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 a.m., preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Monday: Kids Club, 6-7:15 p.m.
Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m. at Blocker’s residence.
Wednesday: Revelation Bible study, 6 p.m.; prayer meeting, 7 p.m.
Thursday: Men’s Bible study at McDonald’s, 5:15 a.m.; choir practice, 7 p.m.
Friday: Wrapped in Prayer Ministry.
Looking ahead:
• Friday, 6 p.m., Game Night, church fellowship hall.
• Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Pizza & Questions, St. Peter’s Community Resource Center, Main Road, Franklin Township.
• April 28, Bare Necessities Pantry, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Community Resource Center.
In need of men’s size lightly worn or new slacks and jeans to be used for clothing ministry. Drop off Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at side door of church.
Lehighton Bethany EC is online at wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email: Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.
Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Community Church, 580 Coal St. holds Sunday worship service with Pastor Claudio Ruba. It is a place for a fresh start with God.
Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Contemporary worship service at 10:30 a.m. with nursery available; Children’s Sunday school at 11 a.m.; Fellowship following service.
Tuesday: Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m., currently studying the book of 1 Peter.
Communion: Last Sunday of the month.
Prayer requests or questions, email pastorc@ptd.net or leave voicemail at 331-276-2377.
Trinity happenings
Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., and includes Thanksgiving for Baptism. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Rich Bergen assists. Those gathered will immediately proceed to the east lawn for the dedication of the congregation’s companion tree on Earth Day. This American linden tree is a partner to the church-sponsored small leaf linden tree dedicated at Luthergarten in Wittenberg, Germany, hometown of the Reformation which was started by Martin Luther 500 years ago. Coffeehouse fellowship follows the dedication.
Sunday church school classes for students ages 3 though sixth grade begin at 10:45 a.m., following the completion of the dedication. Students are included in the dedication program.
For those desiring church membership, the Rev. Moore will host an informational session Sunday at 1 p.m. Contact the church office in advance to arrange a baptismal date and/or become a congregational member at 610-377-4303.
A Mother-Daughter luncheon is being planned for noon on May 5 at Luther Hall. Reservations are free for mothers and daughters but necessary in order to prepare the food. Call the church office to RSVP by April 29.
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