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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August 9: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

REMINDER: Congregational Pictorial Directory
The Evangelism Committee is working on an updated directory with pictures and contact information of our members. If you have changed your mailing address, phone number, or email address, we ask that you please call or email the church office by August 1. Photos may be submitted by August 1 by email to telc1872@ptd.net. If you would like someone to take your photo, please call the church office to make arrangements. Our goal is to have the new directory available in September.

REMINDER: Annual Church Picnic
Trinity's annual picnic will be held on Sunday, August 10, at noon at the Baer Memorial Park Pool Pavilion. Hot dogs, rolls, paper products, and drinks will be provided for the meal (served from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.), but members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Swimming is FREE from noon until pool closing. Please RSVP to the church office no later than Sunday, August 3. In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be held in Luther Hall.

Vacation Bible School
VBS will be held August 11-13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for children age 3 through grade 6. This year's theme is "Exploring God's World." Registration forms are available in the narthex, on the bulletin board by the church library, or online. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up in the narthex or call the church office.

Blessing for Nurses, Medical Workers, and First Responders
Please join us at our worship service on Sunday, August 17, for a special blessing for nurses, medical workers, and first responders and the commemoration of Florence Nightingale. Thank you for your commitment to care for others!

Faith Night at the Iron Pigs: Round 2!
Due to the overwhelming response to Faith Night on June 13 (there were 37 churches in attendance!), the Iron Pigs will be having another Faith Night on Friday, August 22, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The Iron Pigs will be hosting the Durham Bulls, with a start time of 7:05 p.m. Tickets cost only $13, which includes $2 in ballpark credit. Our group will be in section 102. As an added bonus, FIREWORKS will follow the game! A signup sheet is available in the narthex, or you can email (telc1872@ptd.net) or call (610-377-4303) the church office. Reservations and payment are due by July 20.

Blessing of the Backpacks
All children and young adults are invited to bring their backpacks to the worship service on Sunday, August 24. Kathy will be providing a special blessing of the backpacks and will also deliver a children's message.

Pantry Item for August
The pantry item for August is MACARONI & CHEESE. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 50 cans of vegetables were donated to the pantry in June. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

• Noted that Jack & Jill Preschool staff, board members, and parents have been cleaning and refreshing the preschool in preparation for the fall semester.
• Approved scholarship recommendations and funding requests from the Special Gifts Fund Committee.
• Approved the request from Beverly Mills to attend the Parish Secretaries Conference on October 7 and 8.
• Approved the reinstatement of Rebecca Forte to membership.
• Approved the use of the church sign on Iron Street to promote uplifting messages.

• First Saturday Worship at 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
• There is no Sunday School during the summer months

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. NOTE: The Youth Group will not be meeting during the summer months.

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 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. If you would like to make a donation over the summer, they could always use hand soap, toilet paper, and hand wipes. 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.