Message, News and Events

Bulletin for Sunday, March 16: 2nd Sunday in Lent—Worship With the Sacrament of Holy Communion

For anyone unable to attend in person, the worship service, led by Kathy Long, Licensed Lay Minister, is live streamed 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.


Grow in Faith

1 Corinthians 13 unlocks all the noble qualities of love. Here, Paul speaks about the path of love. He begins by saying that one can possess any spiritual gift, but if it does not bear the stamp of love, it is useless.


Activities

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

Ash Wednesday Worship Services
Please join us at noon or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, for our Ash Wednesday worship service with the sacrament of Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes.

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 March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, and April 9. If you would like to provide something for the soup suppers, there's a signup sheet in the narthex.

Movie Night
Another FREE movie night is being held on Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in Luther Hall. The movie "Wicked" will be shown! There will be popcorn, snacks, and drinks available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the Youth Group's projects.

Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle
An ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 4-7 p.m. in Luther Hall. The menu includes spaghetti with your choice of three sauces, salmon or meatballs, salad, bread, assorted desserts, and beverages. For tickets to the dinner, please stop in the church office or see a Young Group member. Along with the dinner, we also will be having a basket raffle! If you would like to donate a basket or gift card for the raffle, call the church office at 610-377-4303.

First Holy Communion Classes
Baptized children or young adults in 5th grade and above are eligible to receive First Holy Communion instruction. Classes will be held on Sunday, March 30, and Sunday, April 6, from noon to 2 p.m. Students must attend both classes. Lunch will be provided! Children completing both classes will receive their First Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. during the worship service. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren), please RSVP to Bev in the church office by April 10.

Pantry Item for March
The pantry item for March is TUNA. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 88 boxes of pasta were donated in January. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!


Council Highlights—February 2025

  • Noted that Jack & Jill Preschool is having a "Dine and Donate" fundraiser every Wednesday in March at Alfie's Pizza on First Street in Lehighton.
  • Noted that Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long's installation had to be postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled in the near future.
  • Approved the transfer of Eileen Davall's membership to Trinity Lutheran Church in Charleston, WV.
  • Noted that we still need one male member and one female member to attend the Northeastern PA Synod Assembly on May 30 and 31.

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


Cancellation of Services Policy

In the event of inclement weather, please check the following for the status of our services and activities: WFMZ-TV (Channel 69); BRC-TV (Channel 13); the church office (610-377-4303) for a recorded message; or Trinity's Facebook page.


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.

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.


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