For anyone unable to attend in person, the worship service, led by Kathy Long, SALM, 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.

Written by Joyce Rupp

God of the seasons,
there is a time for everything;
there is a time for dying and a time for rising.
We need courage to enter into
the transformation process.
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Women of the ELCA
October 9: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

Game Fellowship Luncheon
If you love to play board or card games, then you will want to join us on Saturday, October 5, from noon to 3 p.m. in Luther Hall. We will have a delicious lunch followed by fun and fellowship. There is no cost to attend, and all ages are welcome!

Blessing of the Animals
Our annual Blessing of the Animals, in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, will be held on Sunday, October 6, at noon in the church's parking lot. In the event of inclement weather, the blessing will be held in Luther Hall. Please have your pets leashed or crated. The entire community is welcome to attend!

Carbon County CROP Hunger Walk
The annual Carbon County CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, October 13, beginning at 2 p.m. at Riverview Park in West Bowmans. The walk will start at Riverview Park (600 Riverview Road) in East Penn Township and head south along the D&L Trail. Sponsor forms for walkers are available in the church office or online. Online donations can be made at the same link.

Prayer Agent Breakfast
Trinity's Prayer Agents will gather in Luther Hall on Saturday, October 26, for a continental breakfast provided by the Evangelism Committee. Guest speaker will be Kathy Long, and following the gathering, she will preside at the Service of Healing and Holy Communion. Please RSVP by Friday, October 18, by contacting the church office.

Pantry Item for October
The pantry item for October is CEREAL. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 54 boxes of macaroni and cheese were donated in August. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

• The Evangelism Committee reported they would like to distribute hot dogs on trick-or-treat night. They are also planning a game night in the near future.
• Approved the request of the Property Committee to have the arched beams on the outside of the church be retreated.
• Approved Curtis Snyder Jr. for membership through Affirmation of Faith.
• Acted to remove inactive members who were sent a letter one year ago and haven't responded.
• Noted that several new members will be needed to serve 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.

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, in order 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.

Fundraising
A Krispy Kreme Donut sale will be held October 7 through November 1. The cost is $12 and donut choices include one dozen original glazed or a half dozen of specialty glazed (chocolate iced, raspberry filled, kreme filled, or lemon filled). Orders and payment (cash or checks made payable to Jack & Jill Preschool) are due by November 1. The delivery date is Wednesday, November 6. To order, call the preschool at 610-377-6562 or the church office at 610-377-4303.

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 October, 5 oz. paper cups 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. Gift cards from Walmart, Amazon, and Giant are also accepted.