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

People always find the time to do the things they want to do, but are quick to find excuses for not doing the things they don't want to do. This happens in our spiritual lives too.
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Women of the ELCA
April 9: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

Holy Week Worship Schedule
Maundy Thursday, April 2: 7 p.m. Worship With Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday, April 3: 7 p.m. Tenebrae Service
Saturday, April 4: 4 p.m. Quiet Communion
Easter Sunday, April 5: 9:30 a.m. Worship With Holy Communion

Easter Breakfast
Please join us from 8-9 a.m. on Easter Sunday for a free breakfast in Luther Hall. The menu will include eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, and toast. Then plan on staying for our beautiful Easter worship service!

Pantry Item for April
The pantry item for April is SOUP. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 65 cans of pork and beans were donated to the pantry in February. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle: May 2
The Youth Group is again sponsoring an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle on Saturday, May 2, from 4-7 p.m. in Luther Hall. Advanced ticket sales are being held through April 28. The cost is $13 for adults, $8 for children 6-12, and free for children 0-5. If you would like to donate a basket or gift card, please call the church office.

Mother's Day Luncheon: May 9
If you are a daughter or a mother, you are invited to attend Trinity's Mother's Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Luther Hall. The menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots, and pie. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited. Call the church office by April 30 to make reservations.

• Welcomed Lehighton Police Chief Troy Abelovsky to the meeting to discuss how our missions overlap and how we can assist each other in the future.
• Noted that Lehigh Valley Phantoms Faith Night has been rescheduled for April 12. Tickets are $22.
• Noted that Easter breakfast will be served from 8-9 a.m. in Luther Hall. Thank you to Darrin Arndt for the suggestion!

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

Applications are being accepted for the various higher-education scholarships offered by Trinity. Application forms may be picked up in the church office or requested via email at telc1872@ptd.net. The deadline for applications is June 1.

Trinity's Youth Group for grades 7 through 12 meets the last Sunday of the month at 10:45 in the Youth Room. Come enjoy some learning, 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.

Registrations
Registrations are now open for the 2026/2027 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 Cartridge Recycling
Please drop your used ink 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 ... and it's good for the environment!

Amazon Wish List
The preschool has created a wish list on Amazon, with many great items that they could use for the classroom. For the month of March, they could use hand wipes. 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.

Monetary & Gift Card Donations
Monetary donations are always appreciated by the preschool. Please make your check payable to "Jack and Jill Preschool" and note that it's a "General Donation" in the memo line of your check. Gift cards from Walmart, Amazon, and Giant are also accepted.