For anyone unable to attend in person, the worship service, led by Kathy Long, Licensed Lay Minister, is live streamed at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on Trinity's Facebook page. The Sunday bulletin can be downloaded here and the children's bulletin is available here.

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Women of the ELCA
December 9: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

Annual Thrift Store Christmas Sale: November 29 thru December 3
There are still two days remaining for Trinity Thrift Store's Christmas sale: Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Luther Hall. Please remember this is a cash-only sale. Start your Christmas shopping early! All proceeds benefit Trinity's Food Pantry.

Christmas Decorating
The Altar Guild will be decorating the trees in the sanctuary on Friday, December 6, at 6 p.m. If you enjoy decorating your home, please join us as we decorate our church home.

Nativity Display
Join us in Luther Hall for our nativity display on Saturday, December 7, from 3-6 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 8:30 to noon. There is no cost to attend, and refreshments will be served.

Christmas Eve Worship Services
Everyone is invited to our Christmas Eve services:
4 p.m.: Family Worship With Holy Communion
7 p.m.: Traditional Candlelight Worship With Holy Communion

Pantry Item for December
The pantry item for December is SOUP. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 51 boxes of cereal were donated in October. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

• The Evangelism Committee reported they will be hosting a display of members' nativities and creches on December 7 and 8. They are also planning a murder mystery dinner for 2025.
• The Property Committee reported the refinishing of the outdoor beams is complete. One of their 2025 projects will be updating the siding and soffit on the annex building.
• Approved the use of Luther Hall by Care Net on December 15, 2024, and Hardship Heroes on March 22, 2025. The rental fee was waived.
• Noted there is still one opening on Congregation Council starting in 2025.

• First Saturday Worship at 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
• Sunday School at 10:45 a.m.

Trinity's Youth Group for grades 7 through 12 meets the last Sunday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Youth Room. Come enjoy lunch, fun, and activities with Alex! As always, feel free to bring a friend. Adult chaperones are always needed, so if you would like to help, please contact the church office or speak with Alex.

Gift Card Fundraiser
The Youth Group is holding its annual Christmas gift card fundraiser. Gift cards also make great gifts for birthdays and anniversaries! Order forms and gift card lists are available in the narthex, office, and online. The deadline to submit your order and payment is Friday, December 6. All proceeds benefit the Youth Group's projects.

Registrations
Registrations are still being accepted for the 2024/2025 school term. You do not have to be a member of Trinity or live in the Lehighton Area School District to have your child attend the preschool. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to schedule an appointment to tour the preschool. Scholarships are available to help families defray some or all of the cost. If you would like to learn more about Trinity's preschool program, please call Jane Howells, preschool director, at 610-377-6562, email her at jackandjillpreschool@yahoo.com, or visit their website.

Ink Jet Cartridge Recycling
Please drop your used ink jet cartridges in the containers in the church office or narthex. You can also drop them in the blue tote on the side porch at the preschool. Recycling ink cartridges results in needed funding for the preschool!

Amazon Wish List
The preschool has created a wish list on Amazon, with many great items that they could use for the classroom. For December, Lysol disinfecting wipes and hand soap would really be appreciated. Click here to make a purchase. If you prefer to buy locally, your donations can be placed in the basket in the church narthex, in the blue bin on the side porch at the preschool, or they can be left with Bev in the church office.

Donations
Monetary donations are always appreciated by the preschool. Please write "General Donation" in the memo line of your check. Gift cards from Walmart, Amazon, and Giant are also accepted.