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.

Christmas brings a feeling of joy, goodwill, and peace to our hearts. Jesus came to bring light to this dark world. The light of the star guided people to the manger so that they could joyfully behold their Savior.
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Women of the ELCA
December 9: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

Nativity Display: Sunday, December 7
If you would like to participate in the nativity display on Sunday, Dec. 7, please call the church office and give Bev a brief description/history of your display. Setup is Saturday, Dec. 6, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 7, prior to the start of the event. Christmas cookies are also welcome!

Christmas Decorating: Friday, December 12
If you enjoy holiday decorating, please join the Altar Guild at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, to prepare the sanctuary for the coming of the Christ Child

FREE Movie Night: Saturday, December 13
The ever-popular movie "Elf," starring Will Ferrell and James Caan, will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in Luther Hall. There will be hot dogs, popcorn, snacks, candy, and drinks for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the Youth Group. We hope to see you there!

Sunday School Christmas Program: Sunday, December 21
Please join us on Sunday, Dec. 21, for the Sunday School Christmas program during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The children have been hard at work rehearsing, so be sure to show them your support.

Christmas Eve Worship Schedule
4 p.m.: Family Worship With Children's Sermon, Holy Communion, and Candlelight
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 53 boxes of cereal were donated to the pantry in October. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

FREE New Year's Day Community Dinner
Ring in the new year by attending Trinity's annual New Year's Day pork and sauerkraut dinner on Jan. 1 in Luther Hall. There will be seatings at noon and 1 p.m., and each seating is limited to the first 125 guests. The event is dine-in only (no takeouts), and no walk-ins will be accepted. Please make your reservations by Monday, Dec. 29, by calling the church office at 610-377-4303.

• Noted that the George Acker Scholarship Fund will be converted into a Thrivent money market fund. Bank of America no longer wants to manage the fund.
• The 2026 budget was approved for presentation/approval at the November congregational meeting.
• Jack & Jill Preschool reported some maintenance issues that need to be taken care of. Also, a new teacher's aide was hired.
• The Social Ministry Committee reported they will be receiving a grant from the Carbon County Community Foundation to help the food pantry while there is no state funding.
• Approved a request from Care Net of Carbon County to have their annual client Christmas party in Luther Hall on December 7.

• 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 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 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.

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 December, they could use printer paper and postage stamps. 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.