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. The Sunday bulletin can be downloaded here and the children's bulletin is available here.

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

God's work. Our hands.
Following worship on Sunday, September 7, please join with our youth group in support of the ELCA's "God's work. Our hands." day of giving. Trinity's project willl be assembling 1,000 hygiene kits for distribution to those in need through the Trinity Pantry. The event will be held in Luther Hall.

Harvest Home Sunday
Trinity will be observing Harvest Home on Sunday, September 28, through worship and the collection and display of food items around the altar. Monetary donations are also welcomed. All donations will be given to the Trinity Pantry for distribution to people in the Lehighton Area School District who are experiencing food insecurity. Thank you in advance for your participation in this important ministry!

Pantry Item for September
The pantry item for September is TUNA. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 87 boxes of pasta were donated to the pantry in July. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

• Approved investing the Memorial Funds in a Thrivent money market fund.
• Approved investing all but 10% of the interest money received from the Moyer bequest into the existing Thrivent money market fund.
• Acknowledged the work of Trinity's youth and some adults in cleaning out kitchen cupboards and washing dishes, as well as removing cabinet doors in preparation for painting them.

• First Saturday Quiet Communion 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 2025/2026 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.

Mum Fundraiser
The preschool is taking orders for mums through September 19. The cost is $8.50 per mum, and they can be picked up at Yenser's Tree Farm between September 27 and October 12. If you would like to place an order, please call the preschool at 610-377-6562 or Trinity's 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. 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.