Dec. 9 marks the 26th annual Luminaria Night in the Lehigh Valley, and volunteers were busy assembling the kits that are used to light the sidewalks and byways throughout the area.

New Bethany Ministries benefits from the proceeds which support the organization’s mission, according to Development Director Tim Burke. Burke says it takes 750 volunteer hours to assemble the kits that will light over 4,000 homes. “It reminds people to be the light in the lives of others in their darkest hour.”

Volunteers are still needed and may sign up at newbethany.org on the events page.

Assembly of each kit containing 10 bags, 10 candles and 10 cups of sand is underway in Suite 106 of the Promenade Shops in Center Valley. The sand is donated by Quikrete and Lowes, and New Bethany provides the candles and bags.

Kits may be purchased through block captains until November 28. They are also available at the Promenade Shops, Suite 106, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and at the New Bethany office, 333 W. Fourth St, Bethlehem, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.

Payment may be made by check, PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and cash.

The rain date is Dec. 16.