Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, is trying something new this year for Christmas Eve, according to Vicar Tom Busteed, pastor of the church. A drive-thru live nativity experience is being planned.

“We’re having a family-friendly drive-thru Stations of the Nativity event 3-5 p.m. Dec. 24,” Busteed said.

“At the first station, shepherds greet guests while tending live sheep. At the next station, the three wisemen are shown in transit to pay homage to the newborn king. Guests will then see Joseph and Mary in the stable with baby Jesus as angels dance for joy. At the next station, the pastor will be available to offer take-home communion elements with a simple set of prayers to be used by the family when sharing the sacrament,” Busteed said.

At the event, collections will be taken for monetary donations and winter-weather socks.

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First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua is seeking donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, earmuffs, etc. Drop off donations 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays at the front door of the church, 3005 S. Front St.

For more information, message the church’s Facebook page.

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Whitehall Food Pantry is seeking volunteers 5:30-7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at its location inside St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3900 Mechanicsville Road.

At least 12 people are needed to unload trucks/cars, check expiration dates, stock shelves and distribute items. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

For more information or to volunteer, call Bill Meckes at 610-769-5194 or Bob Dougherty at 610-760-8361.

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