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Helping Hands Community Center, a ministry of St. Peters UMC is moving starting in September. Watch for more information to follow on the location. Because of the move to the new location the Café will not be open until September. The Café will be open to all people for an hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. The Church is planning a 125th Anniversary on September 15, 2019. The community is also welcome to attend this special day. The Redeemers Closet will be open on June 15th, from 9am – noon for its monthly give away. As the community is invited to drop off good used clothing for the Redeemers Closet, we ask that the bags of clothing be placed in the Blue bin by the shed, not by the lower doors. Clothing may also be dropped off the day of the give away at the Redeemers Closet location of 4019 Main St, Slatedale. If clothing is placed outside and gets wet it is no longer of use and is thrown away. We would like to thank all who contribute to this ministry. Regular Sunday activities include Sunday school held for all ages at 9am. Our Blended Worship service is at 10:00am. Youth group at 6PM and Communion is observed on the 1st Sunday of each month. Bible Study is held Monday mornings at 11am. Wednesday night Bible Study is at 6PM. Both Bible Study groups will be doing “Do you Believe?” Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, we are located at 7860 Center St. in Emerald you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com.

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The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972–58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official–that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in the United States. Father’s Day 2019 occurs on Sunday, June 16. Mother’s Day: Inspiration for Father’s Day The “Mother’s Day” we celebrate today has its origins in the peace-and-reconciliation campaigns of the post-Civil War era. During the 1860s, at the urging of activist Ann Reeves Jarvis, one divided West Virginia town celebrated “Mother’s Work Days” that brought together the mothers of Confederate and Union soldiers. Did you know? There are more than 70 million fathers in the United States. However, Mother’s Day did not become a commercial holiday until 1908, when–inspired by Jarvis’s daughter, Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her own mother by making Mother’s Day a national holiday–the John Wanamaker department store in Philadelphia sponsored a service dedicated to mothers in its auditorium. Thanks in large part to this association with

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retailers, who saw great potential for profit in the holiday, Mother’s Day caught on right away. In 1909, 45 states observed the day, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson approved a resolution that made the second Sunday in May a holiday in honor of “that tender, gentle army, the mothers of America.” Origins of Father’s Day The campaign to celebrate the nation’s fathers did not meet with the same enthusiasm–perhaps because, as one florist explained, “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that mothers have.” On July 5, 1908, a West Virginia church sponsored the nation’s first event explicitly in honor of fathers, a Sunday sermon in memory of the 362 men who had died in the previous December’s explosions at the Fairmont Coal Company mines in Monongah, but it was a one-time commemoration and not an annual holiday. The next year, a Spokane, Washington, woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, one of six children raised by a widower, tried to establish an official equivalent to Mother’s Day for male parents. She went to local churches, the YMCA, shopkeepers and government officials to drum up support for her idea, and she was successful: Washington State celebrated the nation’s first statewide Father’s Day on June 19, 1910. Slowly, the holiday spread. In 1916, President Wilson honored the day by using telegraph signals to unfurl a flag in Spokane when he pressed a button in Washington, D.C. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge urged state governments to observe Father’s Day. Today, the day honoring fathers is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday of June: Father’s Day 2018 occurred on June 17; the following year, Father’s Day 2019 falls on June 16. In other countries–especially in Europe and Latin America–fathers are honored on St. Joseph’s Day, a traditional Catholic holiday that falls on March 19. Father’s Day: Controversy and Commercialism Many men, however, continued to disdain the Fully Insured Quality Work at Reasonable Rates FREE ESTIMATES (610) 767-7119 or 703-3848, cell

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“second Christmas” for men, promoting goods such as neckties, hats, socks, pipes and tobacco, golf clubs and other sporting goods, and greeting cards. When World War II began, advertisers began to argue that celebrating Father’s Day was a way to honor American troops and support the war effort. By the end of the war, Father’s Day may not have been a federal holiday, but it was a national institution. In 1972, in the middle of a hard-fought presidential re-election campaign, Richard Nixon signed a proclamation making Father’s Day a federal holiday at last. Today, economists estimate that Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on Father’s Day gifts.

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Josh the Otter is coming to the Slatington Public Library on Monday, June 10th from 6-7pm. He is part of an important water safety program developed to prevent childhood drownings. His important message is “STAY AWAY FROM WATER UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.”The program is designed for children through 3rd grade. It includes a story, dialogue, dancing, and an opportunity to meet the star of the program, Josh the Otter. Josh the Otter Water Safety Program is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Slatington and Debbie Minnich of Cruise Planners. The library is having a “Frame Fundraiser”, we

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are raffling off a picture frame with over $50.00 worth of lottery tickets in it. Tickets are $2.00 for one and $5.00 for three. The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, July 3rd. The library’s book club is currently reading,“Sing You Home” by Jodi Picoult. The club will meet on July 1st at the library, at 1:00pm. Copies are available at the library and new members are always welcome. The Library is looking for a board member from the Borough of Walnutport. Anyone interested please contact the library or a board member. The library is beginning its annual giving campaign. Please watch for our mailing and be as generous as you can. Any amount is greatly Continued on page 9

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appreciated. Watch for information concerning our summer reading program the Wonderful World of Wildlife Reading program for ages 4 through 5th grade. The local genealogy group meets at the library on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. For information look up “Nextdoor.com” Ed Bechtel, RPh presents “Diabetes and Your Teeth” on Wednesday, June 26th at 1:00pm. The Sweet Spot diabetes series is presented on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 1:00 and it is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. There is a link on the library’s web site(www.slatingtonlibrary. org) to view past presentations. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books. There is always a book sale going on. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

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to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 FMI. TUESDAYS • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 570-730-8601. WEDNESDAYS • Alzheimer’s Support Group (1st and 3rd), St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. 610-392-2380. • Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 610-8264962. • Nar-Anon Meetings, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Rd. Nazareth, 7:30 p.m. • Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith Wesleyan Church, Route 309 Orefield 610-398-0172. • Carbon County Art League,meet the second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM at The Seventh Moon Wellness Spa, Lower level, 701 Bridge Street, Lehighton, Pa 18235 Phone: 610-730-3163 • The overdose support group will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6:00pm - 7:30pm at CarbonMonroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol. 428 South 7th St. Lehighton, PA. Contact Carolee @ 610-377-5177. Free support for anyone impacted by an overdose. • TOPS, New Night, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-8522136. THURSDAYS • Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Grange 610-769-7570. • Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd and

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Are you hoping to make this Father’s Day extra special for your dad? Here are 30 activities for you and him to do together that are sure to inspire a fun-filled, memorable day. Activities for the Dad Who is Still a Kid at Heart Technically he’s a grownup, but here are some activities for the dad who still plays like a kid. 1. Go-Kart Racing - Does your dad love a highspeed car chase? Take dad to the go-kart track and

let him satisfy his need for speed as he races his children around the track. 2. Scavenger Hunt - Create a scavenger hunt and give dad clues to help him find his special Father’s Day gift. This can be an indoor activity or a scavenger hunt bike ride around the neighborhood. Arrange to have dad find his last clue at a picnic lunch or a nearby restaurant. 3. Laser Tag - Remember when dad tried to get in on the fun at your laser tag birthday party a few years back? Laser tag is fun for all ages and will be a surprise activity sure to put a grin on dad’s face. 4. A Zip Line Adventure - If your dad loves the outdoors, take him out for a zip line excursion. This memorable event will be sure to make the “remember when” category in future years. 5. An Arcade Day - A day at the arcade is fun for kids of all ages! If your dad is a kid at heart, then treat him to a day of family friendly arcade games on Father’s Day. 6. A Day at the Water Park - A day riding water slides and swimming in the wave pool brings out the kid in everyone!

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Activities for the Sporty Dad Is your dad the first to volunteer whenever they need a tee-ball coach? Does he always wear his lucky jersey on game day? If so, then here are some sport-themed activities for you and your dad to enjoy together. 7. Dad Olympics - For the dad who likes all kinds of competition, set up a Dad Olympics. Dad and the kids can compete in fun games such as Frisbee throwing or three-legged races. Younger children can decorate the game props with Father’s Day wishes and pictures. 8. Golf - If your dad is a golfer, then make the traditional Father’s Day round of golf special by arranging a best ball tournament. Groups play together and the best shot from every hole counts toward a team score. Kids of any age can team up with dad for a day of camaraderie instead of competition. Matching golf shirts for dad and his entourage will make for a great photo op! 9. Baseball - Play ball! Organize a neighborhood baseball game for the family. Be sure to follow this activity with a postgame cookout, so the dads will have an opportunity to retell — and embellish — their game highlights! 10. Family Football - Get dad a jersey to represent his favorite team. Then, organize a family football game, complete with his favorite tailgating foods.

11. Movie Marathon – Does dad have a favorite sports movie? There are so many good ones to watch, including Rudy, Rocky, Space Jam, Hoosiers, Remember the Titans, Miracle, The Bad News Bears, Field of Dreams and so many more. Prep your best concessions to accompany the flick fest. 12. Tickets to a Sporting Event - Surprise your dad with tickets to his favorite sporting event. Whether this is a professional level or a local team, it will be a win-win when Dad gets to spend time with his children watching one of his favorite teams compete. Activities for the Sentimental Dad For the dad who likes to reminisce about the good ole days, create a Father’s Day experience with a bit of history. 13. Visit a Historical Site - Whether you choose a particular historical site, a museum honoring a historic place or event or a walking tour through your city, you and Dad will enjoy stepping back in time together. 14. Classic Game Night - Buy several classic board games that your dad enjoyed playing when he was a child, and celebrate Father’s Day with a throwback game night. Make it extra special by serving some of Dad’s favorite childhood snacks, too!

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15. Create a Puzzle for Dad - There are many companies that will create a puzzle based on a childhood photo or a map of the town where your dad grew up. Your father will appreciate the thoughtful gift and cherish the time spent doing a puzzle with his children. 16. Make Dad a Playlist - Do a bit of research and create a playlist based on your dad’s favorite songs from his teenage years. 17. Movie Night – For another take on this idea, rent or buy a few of dad’s favorite movies — the ones where he can quote his favorite lines from memory — and watch them together. 18. A Taste from the Past - Does your dad reminisce about a favorite childhood restaurant or meal? Recreate it! Sharing this sentimental meal will be a special way for dad to share his stories of his past with his children. Activities for the Foodie Daddy If delectable dishes are the way to his heart, try one of these yummy ideas. 19. Campfire Cooking - Everything tastes better when you cook it on a stick over an open flame! Gather around the campfire, and let dad entertain

the family with stories from his childhood while the children cook hotdogs and roast marshmallows. 20. Cooking Classes - If your dad likes to cook, then sign the two of you up for a cooking class. Dad will have a wonderful experience cooking with his child, and the two of you can share your new skills and recipes with the whole family. Look for a theme he’ll enjoy, such as summer grilling classics. 21. Brewery Tour - If dad thirsts for a quality cold brew, then invite him to a beer tasting or brewery tour. 22. Personal Chef - Give your dad the night off from the grill on Father’s Day and hire a personal chef to come to the house and prepare his favorite meal. Dad will love being the guest of honor in his own home! 23. Assistant Chef - If your dad would rather be in charge of the meal, then offer to be his assistant chef. You take care of the shopping, chopping, cleaning and assisting, while dad gets the glory of preparing the meal. 24. Pizza Party - Throw dad a homemade pizza party on Father’s Day. Make sure to have all his favorite toppings available as dad and the children make their own pizzas together. Continued on page 16

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Activities that are All About Dad Does your dad have a favorite hobby or activity that plays a large role in his life? These are Father’s Day activities that are all about what Dad likes to do. 25. The Project Dad - Get your dad a new tool and include plans for a father-child project, such as a birdhouse or a bookshelf.Your dad will greatly appreciate the together time working on this project. 26. The Musician - If your Dad loves music, then take him to a concert. This can be a big concert if one of his favorite bands is on tour or just a local show that the two of you attend together. 27. The Philanthropist - Does your dad spend lots of time heading up a charity? Get involved, and make Father’s Day into an occasion where you are dad’s right hand man at his favorite charity. 28. The Fisherman - If Dad likes to fish, arrange a day of fishing out on the lake for the two of you. It will make his favorite activity extra special when he gets to share it with you. 29. The Auto Enthusiast - If your dad loves cars but is resigned to driving the family minivan or SUV for carpool purposes, then surprise him with

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Der Rumhocker Do huck ich rum, do hock ich rum, Ich hab ken rechder Mut; As ich net an die Aerwet kumm, Des leit mer schunn im Blut. Un wann die Fraa mich doch ernaehrt, Was will ich mehner uff der Aerd? Des Schaffe iss mer viel zu dumm, Do hock ich liewer rum!

Ich hab die Aerwet schunn browiert, Fer sehne wie's mer glickt; Do hawwich mir die Hend verschmiert Un glei der Leede grickt. Ich schaff aa net zu gaern fer'n Baass, Der schteht eem immer var der Naas; Un saag, was hot mer dann devun? Do hock ich liewer rum! Continued on page 18

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Ich hab fer'n Weil beim Schmidt gelaernt, Sell waar gewiss ken G'schpass! Was hot der Schmidt sich als verzaernt! Weess heit noch net fer was. Der Hammer waar mir viel zu schwer, Ich schwing en net so gut wie er; So'n Hammer wiegt yo'n Dunn! Do hock ich liewer rum! Zum Schuschder hawwich mich verdingt, Flick Absetz un die Sohle; Doch wann en Schuh mol wennich schtinkt, Dann soll's der Deiwel holel Ich waar mit Schwaerz un Bech verschmiert, Wer do net die Geduld verliert! Der Schuschder lacht—noh saag ich zum: "Do hock ich liewer rum!“ Am Schneider hawwich aa mol g'schafft, Gebiggelt un genaeht; Ich hab fer sell aa kaum die Graft, Ken Luschde un ken Freed. Sell Biggeleise waar zu schwer Un viel zu glee waar's Nodeleehr;

Noh hockt mer do so graddlich, grumm; Do hock ich liewer rum. Ich glaab ich bin viel besser-ab Wie Dokder, Lawyer, Parre; Un wann ich aa ken Laerning hab, Die halt ich all fer Narre. Bedrachdt die Blumme uff em Feld! Sie schaffe net, sie hen ken Geld, Graad wie im Evangelium! Do hock ich liewer rum! So hock ich rum, so hock ich rum, Bis in die Ewichkeet; Un wann ich in der Himmel kumm, Mir iss es net verleed; Dart hawwich wull noch meener Glick; Un wann ich dann mei Fliggel grick, Dann flieg ich mit de Engel rum, Noh hock ich nimmi rum! -John Birmelin The idler I sit idle around here, I sits idle around here, I don’t have the right disposition; Continued on page 20

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Then I will live well, this I already know; Then I will preferably sit idle.

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I have already tried working, To see how I would succeed; There I got my hands dirty And soon got tired of it. I will also not work too willingly for a boss, Who is always in your face; And say, what do we have then from it? I would sooner sit idle around here. I have trained with a smith for a while, That was certainly no fun! How the smith always became angry! To this day I don’t know why. The hammer was way too heavy for me, I did not swing it as good as him; Such a hammer definitely weighs a ton! I would sooner sit idle around here. I hired myself out to a shoe maker, [To] repair heel and soles; Yet if a shoe stinks a little sometimes Then the devil should take it! I was besmeared with shoe black and shoemaker’s wax, Who doesn’t lose his patience there?

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The shoe maker laughed – then I said to him: “I would sooner sit idle around here.” I have also worked for a tailor once, Ironed and stitched; I also barely had the strength for that, No delight and no joy. That iron was too heavy And the needle’s eye was much too small; Then one sits there legs astride, bowlegged; I would sooner sit idle around here. I believe I’m much better-off Than a doctor, lawyer, or pastor; And when I also have no education, I take them all for fools. Contemplate all the flowers on a field! They do not work, they have no money, Just like [stated] in the gospel [Matthew’s]. I would sooner sit idle around here. So I sit idle, so I sit idle, Until eternity; And when I get to heaven There is no despair for me; There I will already have much success; And then when I get my wings, Then I will fly around with the angels,

Then I will no longer sit around idle! [Lest you think this poem was autobiographical, here is his obituary in the Allentown Morning Call on Tuesday, 5 September 1950: John F. Birmelin, prominent musical director and authority on Pennsylvania German folklore, died Sunday at his home. He was 76 years old. Prior to his resignation on August 21, he was organist and choirmaster of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 49 years. He was taken ill in April. Mr. Birmelin also directed the St. Francis choral society, the Lehigh Saengerbund, Allentown Turner Leiderkranz, Northampton Leiderkranz and the Arbeiter Maennerchor of Bethlehem. He also developed one of the first Gregorian choirs in the Catholic church. He was a member of the first faculty of Central Catholic High School, where he was a member of the music department for 10 years. He also served as instructor of the Nurses chorus of Sacred Heart hospital for seven years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society of the church, St. Aloysius Young Men's Society and the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society. On Aug. 6, he and his wife, the former Elizabeth Epp observed their 52nd wedding anniversary. Besides his wife, he is survived by these children: Rev. Cyril E. Birmelin, rector of the Church of the Assumption, Slatington; Martin E. and Elizabeth A., both of Allentown and a sister, Mrs. Anna Reinert, Allentown.]

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words to say and ways to encourage you as a college graduate. He or she wants to inspire and challenge you as you move on to another stage in your life. Quiet those racing thoughts in your mind and do your best to pay attention to the speaker's words. You may just learn something more and continue to be inspired and encouraged as you take another step in your journey. 7. SHIFT THE TASSEL Whoever created the mortarboard caps with the tassels was probably not going for the most comfortable hats ever. Nevertheless, the classic style is significant to a commencement ceremony. Whether you choose to decorate the top of your cap or not, wear it well and with pride. For those with long hair, use bobby pins to help keep your hat in place and from flying off in any wind. The tassel also has an importance during the commencement ceremony. Typically, the tassel on the cap begins on the right front side of your cap. When you receive your diploma, you'll move that tassel to the left. Usually, this act is done all in unison

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Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 10:15 (during church service); W 10:15 a.m. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) Rev. Karen Yonney June 9 Worship 8:30 a.m. June 16,23 & 30 Worship 8:30 July 7 Union Worship 10:15 (Rev. Karen Yonney) July 14 Worship 8:30 July 21 Union Worship 10:15 (Rev. Karen Yonney) July 28 Worship 8:30 Helping Hands Community Center Slatedale,610-767-6233 (HA) 3rd Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothing Distribution Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.m. Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Emmanuel U.C.C. Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 9 & 10:45 a.m. SS 9 & 10:45 a.m. First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church Whitehall, 610-262-9315 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 7:15, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 9 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Ave, Northampton, 610-262-3365 (HA) W Sun 9 a.m.

Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. God’s Missionary Church Lehighton, 570-249-4435 (HA) SS 9:30; W 10:30 & 7:00

Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) www.hopecherryville.org Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m. Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 8am & 11am SS 9:30am

Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-756-6252 SS 9 a.m., W 10 a.m., BS Wed. 7 p.m. www.jacobschurch.org Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m. 610-826-2611

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 a.m.

The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1349 Green Street, Lehighton info@lbclehighton.org SS 10 a.m.; W 11 a.m.; BS 6 p.m. HA & N for all service times Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA/N)

Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Morgenland Union Church 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield, PA 610-395-0067 W 9 a.m.& SS 9 a.m. http://www.morgenlandchurch.org Facebook: MorgenlandUnionChurch HA (handicap accessible)

St. John’s U.C.C. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m.

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m.

St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

Northampton God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412, ngmc. church W 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (HA)

St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. People’s E.C. Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Rev. William Campion Palmerton 610-826-2335 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m. (HA) www.shcpalmerton.org

St. John’s U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. Northampton, 610-261-2910 (HA/N) W 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola, phone # 610-826-2577 (HA) W 11:30 a.m., Com. 1st Sun, 2nd Sun Fellowship 12:30 p.m. BS Thurs. 7 p.m.

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10 a.m., Com 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., BS Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed 6 p.m. Christ’s Kids Club Wed 6 p.m. Family Fun Night 4th Fri 6:30 p.m

Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m.

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St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & SS 9 a.m. St. Peter’s UCC, Lynnville New Tripoli, 610-298-8064 W 9:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. www.stpeterslynnvill.com & facebook

Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 484-408-5288 (HA) W 8:55 a.m., SS 10:05 a.m. Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 SW 9:30 a.m. 1st Saturday 5 p.m. W/ Holy Communion 1st Tuesday 10 a.m. Quiet Communion Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. United Church of Christ Greenawalds 2325 Albright Ave. Allentown 610-435-1763 uccgreenawalds.org W 10:30 a.m. United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N). W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m. Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist 610-767-8939. Sat. - Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. W 11 a.m. Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street, Northampton W - 9 a.m. 610-262-6636 Zion U.C.C. Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion’s Stone U.C.C. Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m.. SS 9 a.m. KEY: W–Worship, SS–Sunday School, N–Nursery, HA–Handicapped Accessible, BS–Bible Study, SG–Study Group

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Second Harvest Food Bank Receives Grant To Expand Program Delivering Nutritious Meals submitted by Briana McGonagle

Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania today announced a $50,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to fund its BackPack Buddies program, which provides nutritious and easy-to-prepare food for children to take home on weekends and school vacations when other resources may not be available. The food bank is one of 35 food banks that received funding from Morgan Stanley as part of a $1.25 Million gift to Feeding America® member food banks to help develop, launch, expand and sustain critical child nutrition programs. “We are thrilled to receive this vital grant from Morgan Stanley in support of our efforts to help provide more nutritious meals to children and families,” said Jessica Dokachev, Second Harvest Food Bank Director. “Morgan Stanley is a terrific partner for our organization, and we are grateful for the support its employees have shown by donating their time and through generous contributions.” “We are honored to help Second Harvest Food Bank and join in its important fight against child hunger,” said Keith J. Yanders, Morgan Stanley Branch Manager of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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Thank you to Jessica Ballas of Walnutport presenting a check for over $580.00 to the President of the Northern Lehigh Community Center, Paul Gass, from the profit she earned at her 8th annual Clothing Swap to help the community held on May 19 at the Diamond Fire Company in Walnutport.

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NCC Student Receives Full-Tuition Scholarship to Moravian submitted by Mia Rossi

At the May 2019 Community Scholarship Program Award Ceremony held at Bethlehem Campus on May 22, Moravian College President, Bryon Grigsby, presented Julio Hernandez, psychology major, at Northampton Community College (NCC), with a two-year, full-tuition Community Scholarship to continue his education at Moravian. Only one exceptional student from NCC was awarded the scholarship out of 18 applicants, and Hernandez was chosen based on his impact on the campus community, academic integrity and passion for his major. "We continue to send more and more of our best and brightest to Moravian, and they take good care of our students," said Dr. Mark Erickson, president of NCC, addressing an audience of family and NCC staff supporting Hernandez at the ceremony. This is the first scholarship of its kind at Moravian College. Moravian has a mission to promote philanthropy. "We believe first you learn it, then you earn, and then you return it. If we invest in you, you'll invest in others later on," said Grigsby.

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Since he was a senior in high school, Hernandez wanted to go to Moravian. He decided to come to NCC first, which put him on a path that he never dreamed would lead to this scholarship and fulfilling his dreams of becoming a speech-language pathologist, a new program at Moravian. "I'm just incredibly thankful, and I was shocked and honored to receive this award," said Hernandez. Julio graduated May 23 at the Spring Commencement Ceremony at NCC with an associate's degree, and he is looking forward to continuing his journey at Moravian College in the fall of 2019. In his time at NCC, he was part of the Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa. His advice to fellow students in college is, "Work hard, but take the time to really enjoy what you're learning. Relax and manage balance in your life." About Moravian College: Moravian College is a private coeducational liberal arts college, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. For more than 275 years, the Moravian College degree has been based on a liberal arts curriculum where literature, history, science, cultural values, global issues, ethics, artistic expression, and the social sciences are infused with multidisciplinary perspectives.Visit Moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian College liberal arts curriculum prepares its students for life-long success. Charles J Breidinger Broker Benjamin Real Estate 2254 Skyline Dr. Slatington, PA 18080 Office 610-767-1293 Cell 484-951-2468 Fax 610-767-9488 cjbreidinger@gmail.com www.bhhsbre.com Text: bhhscjb to: 87778 A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.

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Events Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Youth of St. Peter's, at 7860 Center St., Emerald. The All You Can Eat Meal, will be served buffet style on Saturday June 8th from 5 – 7 p.m. Adults $8, 10 and under $5. Proceeds benefit Mission Trip. Heritage Village Community Yard and Garage Sales. Fri. June 14th and Sat. June 15th. 8am-2pm Walnutport off 946 Rain dates June 21st and 22nd. Lots of good buys. (6/6).

For Sale For Sale: 2017 Keystone RV Passport model# 3290BH, 3 slides, automatic awning, flat screen TV. This trailer is new, I towed it home and due to health reasons we never got to use it. My loss, your gain $23,995 OBO. Call Bob at 610-393-0782 Unlocked Samsung Galaxy s8 Cell Phone. Like-new condition, used less than a year. Comes with lifetime case, car charger and wall charger. $300. Call 610-349-0502. For Sale: ’39 LaSalle V8 4 door Great project car no rust Call- 484375-5559 (6/6). Men's hunting clothes size L & XL, Mark Martin Nascar paraphernalia and racing jackets, womens motorcycle jackets size XL. Call Connie 610-439-1614, No Answer Leave Message. (6/6) Handyman Specials-sold as is only! 1981 Coachman trailer sleeps four, working condition

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$1,500. 1989 Chevy G20 Van 350 HP with towing package, runs well $1,500. American Flyer Rocking Horse with sound, like new $250. Above ground swimming pool items: 24' x 52” wall with all hardware, tan extruded aluminum fence and other items, everything $200. Call 610-767-8596 if interested. (6/6)

Help Wanted Assemblers Needed- FT & PT positions available. Prior Experience Preferred, Hrs. 7-3:30, M- F. $11.00/Hr + Benefits for FT, Flexible Scheduling for PT. Apply: Precision Medical Inc., 300 Held Dr. Northampton, PA (Behind Redners) or submit resume to; hrproduction@precisionmedical. com Precision Medical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/ AA/ADA/Veterans (6/20)

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Honoring our Military Continued from page 28

This event is part of a national effort by the foundation involving 600,000 flowers that decorated 400,000 grave sites at more than 100 cemeteries nationwide on Memorial Day. “Thousands of veterans’ grave sites go unvisited and unrecognized on Memorial Day – the national day to honor our fallen troops and decorate their grave sites,” said Penaherrera. “We want to honor and remember their service and sacrifice for our country.” Flower growers from Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia and California donate flowers for the event. The event is widely supported across the floral industry. In partnership with the Foundation, more than 200 retail florists and main street businesses distribute flowers from their shops to the public for placement in cemeteries across the country to honor fallen service members and late veterans. There are 155 cemeteries participating this year with the help of 5,000 volunteers nationwide. Please see our website for a list of 40 participating cemeteries. Additional cemeteries are receiving flowers as part of special Memorial Day observances organized by community groups working with the Foundation. Learn more on the website at www. memorialdayflowers.org ABOUT THE MEMORIAL DAY FLOWERS FOUNDATION The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation began in 2011 after U.S. citizens working in the floral industry wanted to express their patriotism and profound appreciation for the sacrifices made by America’s military men and women. They began with placing 10,000 roses at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day in 2011. They continue to work with Arlington National Cemetery to place flowers annually for Memorial Day and have expanded their efforts with the help of donors, volunteers and businesses to cemeteries around the country. The Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. More information is available at www. memorialdayflowers.org and on Twittter @ MemDayFlowers.

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NCC is now an accredited Arboretum submitted by Mia Rossi

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