Lehighton news for Oct. 10, 2019

Bethany EC Church

Bethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy Ream, pastor.

Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages; fellowship time 10:15-10:45 a.m.; preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.

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.

Crossroads Community Church

Crossroads Community Church, 580 Coal St., holds Sunday worship service with Pastor Kevin McGraw. 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.

Midweek Bible study: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Currently studying the book of Revelation.

Men’s fellowship breakfast: First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

Women’s fellowship breakfast: Third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.

Communion: Last Sunday of the month.

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. 13: Praise Night, 6:30 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 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., begins at 9:30 a.m. Music is provided by the Trinity Praise Band. 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.

Members of Trinity will be participating in the CROP Walk at Lehigh Canal Park in Weissport on Sunday. Registration is at 1 p.m., and the walk starts at 2 p.m. The course is 1 to 4 miles. Contact the church office for more information on registration. Each walker needs a sponsorship envelope to secure donations. Form a team of family, friends, co-workers; open to anyone in the community. This is a great opportunity to walk your dog. Money received benefits Trinity Food Pantry (25%), and Church World Services (75%) for relief and development programs. Last-minute walk-ins are welcome to participate.

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 at 1 p.m. Oct. 20. 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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