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Bulletin for Friday, April 18: Good Friday—Service of Tenebrae: The Seven Last Words

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

Bulletin for Thursday, April 17: Maundy Thursday—Worship With First Holy Communion

Bulletin for Sunday, April 13: Palm Sunday—Worship With Blessing of the Palms & the Sacrament of Holy Communion

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.

Come, Let Us Pray

There are people who believe that prayer should be limited to the church or to the privacy of an inner room. They regard any form of public prayer with uneasiness and even disapproval.

Activities

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

Lenten Soup Suppers & Worship Services
Lenten soup suppers will be held in Luther Hall at 6 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. worship services on April 2 and April 9. If you would like to provide something for the soup suppers, there's a signup sheet in the narthex and church office.

Holy Week Worship Schedule
Palm Sunday, April 13: 9:30 a.m. Worship With Holy Communion
Maundy Thursday, April 17: 7 p.m. Worship With Holy Communion
Good Friday, April 18: 7 p.m. Tenebrae Service: The Seven Last Words of Jesus
Easter Sunday, April 20: 9:30 a.m. Worship With Holy Communion

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 30 cans of pork and beans were donated in February. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

Mark Your Calendars: Faith Night at the Iron Pigs
If you love baseball, please plan on joining us on Friday, June 13, for the Iron Pigs' annual Faith Night at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The Iron Pigs will be taking on the Worcester Red Sox. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Tickets cost only $13.00 and include a $2.00 ballpark credit. Please call the church office to order your tickets.

Council Highlights—March 2025

Noted that Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long's installation, which had to be postponed due to inclement weather, has not yet been rescheduled.
Approved the 2025 contract with Kathy Long, LLM.
Accepted six new members by Letter of Transfer or Affirmation of Faith.
Noted that we still need one male member and one female member to attend the Northeastern PA Synod Assembly on May 30 and 31.
Approved the use of Luther Hall by State Rep. Doyle Heffley on May 15 for a seminar on scams.

Service Times

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

Church News

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

Youth Group News
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.

Jack & Jill Preschool
Registrations
Registrations are now 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.

Upcoming Fundraisers
-- Cindy's Deli
-- Mother's Day flowers
-- Cakewalk with Trinity's youth group

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 April, apple juice 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.