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Crisis: No Housing Available for Disabled Young Adults By Kathy Reandeau

A “perfect storm” is gathering for New York families with developmentally disabled children. Political wrangling over the federal budget, state fiscal problems, an increasing population in need of care, and aging caregivers under heightened stress all threaten to force families to make difficult choices regarding children who need life-long support. Some facts that might help to understand the situation: ✔ Only 12% of the individuals with developmental disabilities are working. ✔ About 33% of the individuals with developmental disabilities are served by the NYS Office for People with Development Disabilities (OPWDD). ✔ Allotted funding for in-home support services is only 2% of the budget for

people with disabilities. The NYS Department of Education provides no additional funds for educational services for people with disabilities over the age of 21. For reasons these students can’t

understand, they are no longer able to attend programs they have attended for years. They lose their sense of purpose, become depressed because they have no contact with lifelong friends, and might even regress in their capabilities. At home, parents are stressed by the renewed presence of this older child in their home. Some quit jobs or cut back on hours to care for the child, placing an additional strain on the family budget. Many are getting older themselves and can no longer physically care for their child. They are frustrated by what they see as the State’s lack of understanding regarding the challenges they face in taking care of children who are not physically, mentally or emotionally capable of holding a job or living on their own. Earlier this year Governor Cuomo proposed a 6% cut

to non-profit providers of OPWDD services as part of the 2013-2014 budget. These agencies currently assist 80-90% of the people with developmental disabilities who receive help. Services that could be affected include service coordination, in-home respite, afterschool respite, evening and weekend respite, community habilitation, family education and training, and supported employment. In June an agreement was reached to restore those funds, but has yet to be signed by the Governor. There has been a movement toward small group or individual settings, but there is a limited amount of space available. There are about 12,000-15,000 requests for residential spots statewide, with about a third of them

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Get to know . . .

This months Get To Know introduces two new columnists, Ana Lugo and Alyssa Palombo. Both writers will be monthly contributors to the newspaper.

The Climb of Life When Life is an Uphill Battle, Lace Up Your Climbing Shoes By Ana Lugo

Life is full of obstacles. Challenges are thrown in our direction, often times without any sense of reason or order. One day you’re complaining about your job, wishing you didn’t have to get up early the next day. Two weeks later you get laid off, and you long for the days when all you had to complain about was getting up early. I learned from an early age that obstacles can be a very good thing. It’s all about perspective. My life was changed the moment I discovered rock climbing. It was a Sunday afternoon at the mall. My belly was full of cinnamon-sugar pretzel as I looked up in awe at the massive rock climbing wall the new sports store had installed. For a measly $3, anyone could take a shot at glory. I watched as others enthusiastically pulled on their nylon harnesses and smiled at their families as they ascended up the plastic behemoth. I suddenly noticed they were all men. Could an eleven year-old girl have a chance? A familiar feeling of defeat began to rise from the pit of my stomach. It was over before it even began. At that very moment I heard the words, “You up next?”. It was the rock climbing instructor, tall and wide, looking down at me with the charming smile of someone who knows no fear. I opened my mouth to

speak but nothing came out. From behind me my father’s voice said, “No, no. She’s not the athletic type”. A wave of uncontrollable rage swept over me. I was tired. Tired of being told who I am, tired of having limits imposed on me. At that very moment I heard myself say, “Yes. I am next.” I climbed over the velvet rope separating the willing from the cowards, reached into the pocket of my stone-washed jeans and handed the man a crisp $5 bill. “Dad, take the change.” I said triumphantly as I was handed the smallest harness they had. As I reached the top of the wall, I looked down at my father and saw something I’d never seen before: pride. I’ve been climbing rocks ever since, both literally and figuratively. We all have our specific mountains to climb. Obstacles and challenges are thrust in our paths, leaving us dazed and fearful. Then comes that moment, that moment when we’re given two choices. We can hide, or we can say yes. We can say, let’s do it. The best way out of a situation is through it. You gotta just lace up your shoes and start climbing. Even if you can’t see the top, just keep inching your way up that wall. I promise you, once you reach the top, you’ll have a perfect 360 view, or as some call it… perspective!

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No Rhyme or Reason Halloween, Horror, and Hocus Pocus By Alyssa Palombo

Summer is over, and fall is coming. I know this is supposed to be bad news—cue that song “The Boys of Summer”—but I just can’t bring myself to be upset. Sorry, all you beach bums and pool people. October is my favorite month of the year, mostly because of my very favorite holiday: Halloween. It’s usually at this point in the conversation that I get an incredulous look, or someone says “Really?” in that high pitched, disbelieving voice. Yes. Really. I like Halloween better than Christmas. There. I said it. It’s always been my favorite holiday, and I can never explain why—for me, the question is, why wouldn’t it be? Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by all things weird and creepy. To give you some context, my favorite TV shows growing up were Beetlejuice and Real Monsters, and as I’ve gotten older, this fascination has spread into a love of shows like Supernatural and Ghost Adventures, as well as an interest in folklore, urban legends, and writers like Edgar Allan Poe. So, really, Halloween is perfect for me. And it’s not just a day—it’s a whole season. A whole month of watching scary movies and TV shows about real-life hauntings, of reading books that creep me out, of pumpkinflavored food and drink—from coffee to beer to cookies to pie—of putting up decorations and making sure everything in the front yard is just right, of carving pumpkins. The list goes on. Western New York in particular is a great place for the Halloween season. Say what you want about the weather around here, but what I’ll always love about this area is that we get all four seasons to the fullest. Take a drive out towards Ellicottville and look at the hundreds of shades of colors the leaves display. Head up towards Niagara County and one of the many, smaller pumpkin farms out that way.

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And, of course, it just wouldn’t be fall without a trip to Becker Farms, would it? You may notice one major Halloween tradition I left out: haunted houses. Contrary to what most people would believe, I am deathly afraid of haunted houses/haunted corn mazes/haunted whatever, and would need an incredibly large amount of money to induce me to willingly enter one. We all have our eccentricities. I’ll admit, though, that nothing is better than Halloween when you’re a kid. Getting to dress up in whatever costume you choose and having people hand you free candy with very little effort on your part? Sure, as adults, we can still dress up—and the costume section for adults at those party and Halloween stores just gets bigger and more unnavigable every year—go to parties, bob for apples, and what have you, but it’s just not the same. The only thing better than trick-or-treating is…yeah, nope. I’ve got nothing. And maybe, when all is said and done, that’s what’s really so great about Halloween: it’s a night for that part of all of us that still wants to believe in magic, to believe that odd and extraordinary things can happen. It’s the one night of the year where the possibility of the strange and impossible exists. Maybe this will be the year when you’ll meet a talking black cat, or find a hidden dimension filled with supernatural creatures—to reference two of my childhood favorite movies. Okay, maybe not. But maybe this will be the year when, in the light of the harvest moon, or in the rustling of tree branches in the wind, you’ll see something no one else can see. Something that you can’t explain to yourself, let alone to anyone else. Something that will make you look at the world differently from that point on. After all, aren’t those experiences kind of the point of life?

Financial Matter$ By: Adrienne Rothstein Grace

How to Prepare for Divorce

(CFP®, CLTC, CDFATM)

This article is part of a multi-part overview of preparing for divorce. For a copy of all steps contact Adrienne Rothstein Grace at agrace@ financialguide.com. In last month’s issue we tackled the topic of aligning yourself with the right professionals. This month we will explore the keys to what you can and should do now while preparing for your new life. STEP #3 – DO IT NOW Before your divorce becomes a legal separation making you entirely independent, take care of those nagging “must do’s” in your life that for one reason or another have been delayed. ■ Take care of necessary medical and dental issues now – before your health

insurance may change – not only for you, but also for your children, if any ■ Have a technician go through your car with a fine-toothed comb to identify any repairs that may be needed so that you are not caught off-guard with large expenses after your divorce ■ If you are keeping your house, do the same – go through and make a list of necessary repairs, get an assessment on your furnace and AC, and be sure to take a look at the roof and windows – knowing what to expect goes a long way in preparing for your financial future STEP #4 – SET YOURSELF UP FOR PRIVACY You have no doubt shared nearly everything with your spouse. After all, you were a team working together in everything from finances to a social life. It’s hard to consider that someone with whom you were once so close will now be someone you need to safeguard against. But it is not just your spouse you need to safeguard against, it’s everyone

he/she has possibly shared confidential information with – it’s about protecting yourself against what you don’t know. It’s time to get more secure. Change all of your account user names and passwords. If you share an email account – get your own. Change the locking code on your phone and the password on your computer. Change the password for your home internet connection. Review online bill pay and bank account access and safeguard your passwords. Secure your credit cards; cancel joint cards to avoid running up new bills. Review all of your account access codes – right down

to online shopping accounts – it’s not about your spouse intentionally acting inappropriately, it’s about safeguarding that no one can.

Adrienne Rothstein Grace is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC Member SIPC. 300 Corporate Pkwy, Suite 216N, Amherst NY 14226. 716-852- 2321. CRN201410-165986

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considered urgent. In WNY there are about 2700 certified residential beds available, with over 1100 on the waiting list. There has been a slowdown in building group homes since 2008. Most people needing care stay in these homes their entire life, so space rarely opens. Waiting lists can be years long, with the financial and emotional stress increasing as families try to cope. Sometimes the only way to obtain placement is if the person is considered homeless, but the placement could be in any available location in New York. About 60,000 individuals are estimated to have autism alone in NYS; of those, 30,000 are under age19. Many families have more than one child with autism. In November 2011, Governor Cuomo signed a law requiring state-regulated health insurance providers to offer coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The NYS Autism Insurance Law took effect November 1, 2012 with the anticipated benefits of shifting some costs from OPWDD, and helping to provide more families with access to care. I spoke to Kathy Bunce, Director of Development at Summit Education Resources, about the impact of these changes. Summit currently has a staff of 500 highly-educated, caring professionals serving over 1700 WNY children and working with 40 school districts. Services include a school (Summit Academy), early childhood programs, family support services, training and consulting, summer programs, vocational services, research and behavioral health services, as well as the Summit Autism Center (www. SummitAutismCenter.org).

Summit Educational Resources

Nurses Christian Fellowship Meets third Thursday of the month St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church

Summit Academy & Corporate Offices 150 Stahl Rd. Getzville, NY 14068 Kathy Bunce, Director of Development 716-629-3400 (x3434)

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Kathy confirmed that it is difficult to find support for families where the child has “aged out” of the system. Of the 16 students who graduated from the Summit Academy last year, some were placed and some moved on to different programs, but some did not get any other opportunity. They don’t understand what has happened, they have no place to go, and the families are forced to deal with an additional burden. Even sheltered workshops are no longer accepting new applicants because there is a plan to phase out these programs. Some people have attended these workshops for 20 years, being productive. The Governor’s position is that everyone would work, which is possible for some individuals, but might not be realistic for people with severe disabilities or cognitive delays who need constant support and instruction. Summit, for example, serves 390 kids every day for school, but Kathy estimates that perhaps 25-30% can realistically hold jobs. Kathy concluded that the future is very uncertain. The status of a federal mandate is unclear, the state has yet to fully “restore” the $90 million which was cut, and yet Summit still had children graduate at the end of June

who need care. She believes many politicians don’t understand because they don’t “live in the world” and deal with these problems daily. Summit does what it can to raise funding to continue serving these children. In November they will hold a “Gatsby” event at the Statler downtown. There is a candy sale around Valentine’s Day and they also have an annual walk the last Saturday in April. Volunteers are welcome and they are open to fundraising in the community. Other local organizations providing services in this arena include: ✔ Heritage Christian Services (www.heritagechristianservices.org): community services, day habilitation, residential and respite services ✔ Autism Services, Inc. (www.friendsofasi.org): residential habilitation, adult day habilitation, supplemental day habilitation, enrichment programs, and respite care ✔ People, Inc. (www.people-inc.org): day habilitation, residential habilitation, and vocational services ✔ Claddagh Commission, Inc. (www.claddaghcommission.org): residential services and respite care

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Places of Worship ANGLICAN

St. Bartholomew’s Pro-Anglican Church Christ-Centered; Bible Believing 2368 Eggert Rd, TOT (716) 831-1777 www.stbartston.org Rev. Fr. Arthur W. Ward Jr Service Schedule 9/11/12-6/16/13: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Nursery 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. St. Steven’s Anglican Church 10 Indian Trail Road, WIL Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

ALLIANCE CHURCHES

Kenmore Alliance 175 Bonnet Ave., TOT www.kenmorealliance.com Pastor Jon Schuerholz SAT: 6:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (also Sunday School) 11:30 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 Prayer Meeting Thursday: 6:15 p.m. AWANA Children’s Program Lockport Alliance Church 555 Davison Rd ., LKPT (716) 433-3571 www.lockportalliance.org Pastor Kevin Robbins Sunday: 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. Life Hour: 10:15 a.m. Niagara Alliance Church 7041 Witmer Road N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-731-5689 www.niagaraalliance.com Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Life Hour (Sunday School) Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday: 7-8 p.m. Prayer Meeting

APOSTOLIC

New Apostolic 4229 Delaware, TOT Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 8 p.m. New Life In Christ Ministries

285 Walnut Rd., LKPT Sunday: 11:00

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Lewiston Assembly of God 4754 Creek Rd., LEW (716) 754-7736 www.lewistonassembly ofgod.org Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Lockport Assembly of God 200 Beattie Ave., LKPT (716) 433-2900 lockportag@roadrunner.com Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Praise & Prayer New Covenant 345 McConkey Dr., TON www.nctag.org Pastor Dan Hamlin Sunday: 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. First Assembly of God 9750 Niagara Falls Blvd., NF www.niagarafallsfirst.org Rev. James Armpriester (716) 297-7794 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 p.m. Youth Service

BAPTIST CHURCHES

Amherst Baptist Church 100 Willow Ridge Drive, AMH Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship, 9:45 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. Antioch Bible Baptist Church 3984 Lockport Olcott Rd., LKPT (716) 439-8101 Baptist Church of Ransomville Youngstown-Lockport Rd, RAN (716) 791-4939 www.ransomvillebaptistchurch.org Pastor Rock Garrow Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Coffee Hour 9:45 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church 995 Dodge Road Getzville, NY 14068

(716)688-8668 www.bethel-nab.org Rev. Kevin L. Wright Sun 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Brighton Community Church (American Baptist) 1225 Brighton Road at Parkhurst, TOT Sun: 10:30 a.m. Calvary New Covenant 78 Pyle Court, TOT Sun: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Center Road Baptist Church 412 Center Rd. WS www.centerroadbaptistchurch.com Rev. William Livermore (716) 675-6545 Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Christian Fellowship Baptist Church 765 Niagara Falls Blvd., AMH Sunday: 11:00 a.m. First Baptist Church 511 Union Rd., WS (716) 674-1816 Sunday: 10:15 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Clarence 10790 Hunt’s Corner Rd. Clarence (716) 741-3432 Rev. Ron Tryon Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Children Service: 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour after service First Baptist Church — Lockport 140 Genesee St., LKPT (716) 434-1783 www.fbclockport.com Pastor Dave McBeath Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Jesus and Me First Baptist Church of Newfane 6047 East St. Newfane (716) 778-9216 Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Wilson 251 Chestnut St., WILS (716) 751-6988 www.firstbaptistofwilson.com Pastor Stephen Hay Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Bible Baptist Church 949 Lincoln Ave., LKPT (716) 433-1611 Sunday: 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, 7:45 p.m. Bible Study Grace Baptist 2525 Eggert Rd, TOT Pastor Jon Longwell (716) 836-1525 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Harris Hill Baptist Church 5071 Harris Hill Road, WILM (716) 689-3199 www.harrishillbaptistchurch.org Sunday 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday: 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Worship Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. Kenmore Baptist 10 Wardman Rd., KEN (716) 875-6223 www.kenmorebaptistchurch.org Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. LaSalle Baptist Church 8819 Munson Ave., NF (716) 283-5328 Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Lighthouse Baptist 383 Wheatfield St., NT www.lighthousebaptistnt.com Pastor David Costantino Sunday: 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Open Bible Baptist 72 E. Niagara St., COT Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer, 7:00 p.m. Service

Randall Memorial Baptist Church 6301 Main Street, WIL (716) 634-9800 www.randallchurch.org Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Bible School Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship Service

Shalom Baptist Church 64 East Felton, Street North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 694-5680 Rev. Roland Mills www.shalombaptistchurch.net Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. ¶ 6:00 p.m. Wed.Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Tonawanda Baptist 3200 Elmwood Ave., TOT Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bible study: 9:30 a.m. United Baptist-Christian Church 4800 Creek Rd., LEW (716) 754-4473 www.ubcclewiston.org Pastor Bette Bond Sunday: 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. West Somerset Baptist Church 1876 Hosmer Rd. Appleton 716-795-9929. Sunday morning services: 9:45 Sunday school; 10:45 Morning worship; 6:30 Evening worship; Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00. Pastor Scott Walker Whitehaven Road Baptist Church 1290 Whitehaven Rd., GI (716) 773-1004 www.Wrbc.Org Pastor Abram Duek Sunday: 9:15 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. Youngstown United Baptist— Christian Church 230 Lockport St., YNST, NY 417-0021 • Pastor Denny Webb Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Evening Bible Study: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study

& Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

CHRISTIAN

Amherst Alliance Church 3915 Millersport Hwy, AMH (716) 689-9832 amherstalliancechurch.org Pastor John Bock Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Amherst Church of Christ 8285 Transit Road, AMH Sunday: 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Faith Emmanuel Temple 36 Locust St. (716) 433-8484 Sunday: 11:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Faith Tabernacle Church 5676 Beattie Ave , LKPT (716) 434-5451 www.faithtablockport.com Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Grace Bible Church 6023 Dutton Place Newfane WedS: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. (716) 778-9081 ww.gbcnewfane.com Pastor Tom Martin Hartland Bible Church 8110 West Ave., Gasport (716) 772-6115 www.hartlandbible.com Pastor Jon Goodwin Sunday: 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Discipleship Hour Living Water Community Church 2569 North Main St. Newfane (716) 778-5904 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Lockport Christian Church 5845 Locust Street Ext., LKPT (716) 478-0500 www.lockportcc.org Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

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Places of Worship

Niagara Frontier Bible Church 5287 Bronson Dr., Lewiston, NY (716) 297-8783 Pastor Tom Broderick www.niagarafrontierbible.com Sunday Services Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. All Church Fellowship: 10 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:25 a.m. Evening Worship — Bible Study on Heaven 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Ridgewood Bible Church 7073 Ridge Road. WS (716) 434-5774 Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. Salvation Army 50 Cottage St. LKPT 10:15 a.m. Family Worship 11:00 a.m. Worship

The Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint Pkwy, Getzville (716) 631-2636 www.thechapel.com Pastor Jerry Gillis Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. The Chapel at Lockport 1 East Ave. (716) 250-5004 www.thechapel.com Sunday: 10:00 a.m. at the Palace Theater United Baptist-Christian Church 4800 Creek Rd., LEW (716) 754-4473 www.ubcclewiston.org Pastor Bette Bond Sunday: 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Victory Christian Church 6886 S Transit Rd (716) 625-9300 www.vcclockport.com Pastor Ron Friedersdorf Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Wheatfield Community Church Meadowbrook Square Plaza 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd. Suite 5 • Wheatfield

(716) 553-3794 www. heatfieldcommunitychurch.org

849 North French Road, AMH (716) 689-9832 Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

CONGREGATIONAL

Grove Street Christian 85 Grove St. TOT (716) 695-2446 email: gscc.doc@gmail.com Rev. Jim Girling Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Cambria Congregational Church 4045 Lower Mountain Rd. CAM 716-434-4205 Pastor Todd Blackley Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Payne Ave. Christian Church 1459 Payne Ave., NT (716) 260-1217 www.payneavenue.org Rev. Jerry McGlone Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Weekly Coffee hour: 9 a.m. Adult and Children’s Sunday School: 11:15 a.m.

EPISCOPAL

CHURCH OF CHRIST

LaSalle Church Of Christ 1121 N Military Rd., NF (716) 283-1214 Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. — Bible Study Tonawanda Church of Christ Delaware & Summit, COT Sun: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bible School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Youth Service

CHURCH OF GOD

Yotvata Community Church (General Conference) 2271 Delaware Ave, KEN (Chapel Of Kenmore Presbyterian) Sunday: 11:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Style Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Children Church & Prayer and Bible Study River of Life Church (Cleveland TN) 195 Schenk St., NT (716) 692- 2230 Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.- God Shop

CHURCH of the NAZARENE

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Calvary Episcopal Church 20 Milton Street, WIL Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist - Contemp. Music Sunday: 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist - Spoken Sunday: 9:00 a.m. — Family 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist — Choral (1st Sun, ea. mo. is Rite I) Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist -Spoken Thursday: 12 p.m. Holy Eucharist w/prayers for healing Children’s ed. end of 9 a.m. service until 10:55 a.m. Adult Ed. Sun. at end of 7:45 a.m. service & 10 a.m. Bibly Study: Thurs. 10 a.m. Rev. Ethan J. Cole, Rector www.calvaryepiscopal.net Christ Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., LKPT (716) 433-9229 www.christlkpt.org Rev. Thomas J. Mitchell Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. Church of the Advent 54 Delaware Rd, KEN Rev. Terry W. Bull www.adventkenmore.org Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.

St John’s Episcopal ChurchYoungstown 110 Chestnut St., YNG www.stjohnsyoungstown.org Rev. Ellen L. Brauza Sunday: 8:00 a.m.;10:00 a.m. St Martin-Fields Episcopal 2587 Baseline Rd., GI www.stmartinsgi.org (716) 773-3335 Rev’d Earle King Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Payne & Tremont, NT Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. St Paul’s Episcopal Church 400 Ridge Rd., LEW (716) 754-4591 www.saintpaulslewiston.com Rev. Susan Keppy Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

St Paul’s Episcopal Church 4275 Harris Hill Road, WIL (716) 689-3199 www.stpaulsharrishill.org Rev. CE Piger Sun: 8:00 a.m.- Holy Eucharist (spoken Rite I) Sun: 10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II with hymns) St Stephen’s Episcopal Church 616 Cayuga Dr., NF (716) 283-2774 www.ststephensnf.org Rev. Canon Isaac Ihiasota, Ph.D. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

Grace Episcopal Church 100 Genesee St., LKPT (716) 433-2878 www.gracelkpt.org Rev. Cynthia Sever Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.

Evangelical Covenant Church 786 Kenmore Ave., KEN Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

St John’s Episcopal Church 431 Lake St., WILS (716) 751-6109 www.stjohnswilson.com Rev’d Dr. Judith Lee Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Thursday: 11:00 a.m.

Abiding Savior 1534 Ruie Rd, NT (716) 693-0180 SAT: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Christian Education Sunday: 10:30 a.m. — Worship

LUTHERAN

Amherst Lutheran Church 5125 Main Street, WIL (716) 632-4185 amherstlutheranchurch.org Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Live Jazz Worship Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Augustana Lutheran 3141 Eggert Dr., TOT (716) 832-5720 www.augustana.bfn.org Pastor Troy Mulvaine Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Calvary Lutheran Church 575 Ayer Road, AMH (716) 835-7567 www.lutheranrose.org Rev. Karl Schmidt Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Divine Service

Crossroads Lutheran Church 4640 Main Street, AMH SAT: 5:00 p.m. Informal Service; Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Festival Service Sunday School — Adult Sunday 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Youth — Sunday: 10:00 a.m–11:30 a.m. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 2730 Transit Rd. Newfane (716) 778-7981 Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church 2730 Transit Rd., NEW (716) 751-0310 Rev. Clarence Elliott First English Lutheran Church 185 Locust S, LKPT (716) 433-6161 Rev. Flavia Skilbred Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. First Trinity 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd, TOT (716) 835-2220 www.firsttrinity.com Rev. Charles Whited

Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:45 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Grace Lutheran Church 736 Cayuga Dr. NF (716) 283-1843 Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd 2669 Sheridan Dr. TOT Sunday: 10:15 Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:15 a.m. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church 6630 Luther St., NF (716) 731-3030 SAT: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran 107 Scott St, COT Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church 7147 Ridge Rd., LKPT Rev. Kenneth Craig (716) 434-0521 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church 915 Oneida St., LEW (716) 754-4944 Rev. Thomas Mason Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd. LKPT (716) 434-8500 Rev. James Zang Sunday: 8:30 a.m.- Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m.— Blended Worship Holy Communion weeks 1 & 3rd Weeks Pilgrim Lutheran Chapel & Delaware Rd, KEN (716) 875-5485 pilgrimkenmorelcms.org Rev. Ben Eder Sunday: 10 a.m. Redeemer Lutheran Falconer at Thompson, NT (716) 692-5734 www.rlcnt.com Pastor David Beutel Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St James Evangelical Lutheran Church

Places of Worship

2437 Niagara Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 731-4057 www.stjamesberg.org Pastor Jeff Milsten Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

St. John Evangelical 6950 Ward Rd, NT (716) 693-9677 Sunday: 8:00 a.m.;10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. St John’s Evangelical Lutheran 3512 Clinton St. WS (716) 668-2152 www.saintjohnsws.org SAT: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Education Hour: 9:30 a.m. St John Lutheran Church Sunday Worship 6540 Main Street, WIL Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship St. Mark’s Evangelical 576 Delaware Rd, KEN Sunday: 10:00 a.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran 1135 Oliver St, NT (716) 693-3715 www.stmarknt.org Rev. Patrick McKenzie SAT: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Sundau Education Hour: 10:10 a.m. St. Martin Lutheran 322 Old Falls Blvd, NT (716) 693-4415 Rev. Devie Ellis Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. St. Matthew Lutheran 875 Eggert Dr, NT (716) 692-6862 Sunday: 9:15 a.m. St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 68 Eagle Street, WIL (716) 634-2330 www.stpaulswilliamsville.org

Rev. Timothy Madsen Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran 453 Old Falls Blvd, NT (716) 692-3255 www.stpaulnt.com Re. Karl Haeussler Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. Monday: 7:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran- Wilson 220 Young St., WILS (716) 751-9300 www.stpaulslutheranwilsonny. com Pastor Ron Haefer Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible study: 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 6167 Walmore Rd., SAN (716) 731-4422 Pastor Bruce M. Gamache’ www.stpeterslcmc-sanbornny. org Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. St. Timothy Lutheran Church 1453 Staley Rd., GI (716) 773-4400 www.sttimothygrandisland.org Rev. Dean Hunneshagen Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8760 Transit Road, EAST AMH (716) 688-9245 www.trinityontransit.org Contemporary SAT 5:00 p.m. Traditional Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school: 9:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Daniel Hoffman Trinity Lutheran Church 67 Saxton St. LKPT (716) 434-3106 Rev. Alan J. Bauch Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. Sunday school & Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Trinity Old Lutheran Church

3445 Sheridan Drive, EGG (716) 836-4868 Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran 146 Reserve Rd. WS (716) 674-5353 www.trinity-lutheranchurch. com Rev. Ronald Habedank Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church 447 Central Ave., GAS (716) 772-2277

METHODIST

Asbury United Methodist Church 850 Dodge Road, PO Box 743 Getzville, NY 14068 church office phone 716-6888677 emailAsburyamherst@juno. com website: www. asburyamherstumc.org; Sunday worship is at 10:30 am Rev. Jackie Ann Rose Kraft Bethany United Methodist 177 Cornwall Ave, TOT (716) 836-8722 Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Bible Fellowship Church 1136 Baseline Rd., GI (716) 773-3748 www.Bfcgi.Org Pastor Calvin VanderMey Clinton St. United Methodist 50 N Adam. St., COT (716) 433-6227 Pastor Cheryl Brown Thursday: 2 p.m. Adult Bible Study Sunday: 11:15 a.m. Sunday school and Junior church held during main service Covenant United Methodist 539 Main St., WS (716) 674-6869 Rev. Renee T. Engels Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church 75 East Ave. LKPT (716) 433-2838

www. lockportemmanuelumc. org Rev. Duane Priset Sunday: 8:15 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Monday: 6:30 p.m. Healing Service Exley United Methodist Church 338 Lake St., WILS (716) 751-6057 Rev. John Loeser

Fillmore Chapel United Methodist Church 2523 Youngstown-Wilson Rd., Ransomville (716)791-3815 Rev. Anne Cole Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 11:15 a.m. Thursday: Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. First United MethodistNorth Tonawanda 65 Main St, NT (716) 694-2456 Rev. Greg Crispell Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church- LaSalle 8210 Buffalo Ave., NF (716) 283-3370 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Harris Hill United Methodist Church 8495 Main St., WILM (716) 632-4688. www.harrishillumc.org Rev. Katie Zettle Sun: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Adults, Jr. & Sr. High at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for 5th grade and under during worship. Hartland United Methodist 8019 Ridge Rd., GAS (716) 772-2376 Pastor Cheryl Brown Sunday: Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday/Adult School 10:00 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Bible Study 10 a.m.

Kenmore United Methodist 32 Landers Rd., KEN (716) 875-5091 Sunday: 9:20 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

Living Faith Free Methodist 1907 Center Rd., WS (716) 674-3030 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Nash Road Free Methodist 958 Nash Rd, NT (716) 692-8683 www.facebook.com/ nashroadfmc Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. Newfane United Methodist Church 2699 Main St., NEW (716) 778-7011 Pastor Kim Smith Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. New Hope United Methodist Church 2846 Seneca St., WS (716) 825-8745 Rev. Renee T Engels Sunday: 11:00 a.m. North Ridge United Methodist Church 3930 North Ridge Road Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-4105 www.nridgeumc.org Rev. Matthew Worley Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

(716) 625-8306 www.pendletoncenter.org Pastor Tom Kraft SAT: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 1st Monday of the month: 6:00 p.m. — Prayer Service Pendleton Community Free Methodist 5721 Creek Rd, NT Sunday: 10:55 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Quaker Rd. United Methodist 2800 Quaker Rd., GAS (716) 772-7457 Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Ransomville Free Methodist 3924 Ransomville Rd. RAN (716) 791-3855 www.rfmconnect.org Pastor Bill Lowery, Jr. SAT: 5:07 p.m. Sun: 10:00 a.m. Sunday: 9:00 — Kids Jam. & Adult Fusion

Open Bible Church Free Methodist 4143 Beach Ridge Rd, NT Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 9:45 a.m.

Ransomville United Methodist 2573 Yngst-Lkpt Rd., RAN (716) 791-4978 www.ransomvilleumc.org Rev. Matthew Worley Sunday: 9:15 a.m. St. James United Methodist 4661 Porter Road Niagara Falls, NY (716) 297-6421 www.stjamesniagara.org Pastor: Rev. Daryl Bennett

Pendleton Center United Methodist 6864 Campbell Blvd, NT

Tonawanda United Methodist 221 Morgan St, COT Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

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Places of Worship

Tonawanda Free Methodist 207 Grove St, COT (716) 693-1199 • www.tfmc.info Pastor Don Mohr Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Monday: 7:00 p.m. — Biker Church Trinity Church of Grand Island 2100 Whitehaven Rd., GI www.gitumc.org Rev. Larry Baird Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. Warrens Corners Methodist Church 5293 Stone Rd. LKPT (716) 434-7385 Rev. Carl Chamberlain Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Williamsville United Methodist 5681 Main Street, WIL (716) 634-4800 www.williamsvilleumc.org Rev. Rich Neal Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m

ORTHODOX

St.Theodore Orthodox Church 96 Los Robles Street, WIL Saturday: 5:00 p.m. — Vigil Sunday: 9:30 a.m. — Sunday Divine Liturgy

PENTECOSTAL

New Life Center United Pentecostal 80 Luksin Dr, COT (716) 694-0071 Sunday: 10 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Harbor Lights Fellowship 1821 Grand Island Blvd., GI (716) 773-7900 www.harborlightsfellowship.org Pastor Gerard Haberstrow Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Zion Dominion Church of God 895 North Forest Road, WIL (716) 250-7040 www.ziondominion.org Pastor Roderick Hennings Sunday Protocol of Worship Morning Manna - 8:30 a.m.

Legacy Leadership Institute — 9:40 a.m. Celebration Service — 11:00 a.m. Latter Rain — 6:00 p.m. \

PRESBYTERIAN

Amherst Presbyterian Church 151 South Youngs Road, AMH (716) 633-4656 www.amherstpreschurch.org Rev. David A. Smith Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Bible Presbyterian Church 1650 Love Rd., GI (716) 773-7303 www.Biblepres.Org Pastor Kevin Backus, Ph.D. Sunday: 10:45 a.m. — Morning Worship & Junior Church 6:00 p.m. — Evening Worship 9:30 a.m. — Sunday School (All Ages) Curtis Park Presbyterian 748 Woodland Drive, TOT (716) 834-3534 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Deerhurst Presbyterian 257 Deerhurst Park Blvd, TOT (716) 875-1962 www.deerhurstchurch.org Rev. Steven E. Jelensperger Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Faith United Presbyterian 3150 Elmwood Ave, KEN (716) 875-9550 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. First Presbyterian Church — Lewiston 505 Cayuga Dr. LEW Lewiston, NY 14092 (716) 754-4945 www.firstpreslewiston.org Sunday: 11:00 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Lockport 21 Church St., LKPT (716) 433-5905 www.lockport1stpres.org Rev. James Hardy Sunday: 10:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Tonawanda 149 Broad St, COT

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(716) 692-1319 Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church West Seneca 2085 Union Rd., WS (716) 668-1115 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown 100 Church St., YNG (716) 745-7067 www.youngstownpres.org Pastor Rex T. Stewart Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. Island United Presbyterian Church 1822 Huth Rd., GI (716) 773-4849 www.Islandpresbt.Org Rev. Carla Marie Kline Second Presbyterian Church 71 Van Buren St., LKPT (716) 434-2105 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Wrights Corner Presbyterian Church 6515 Ridge Rd. (716) 434-7752 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Kenmore Presbyterian 2771 Delaware Ave, KEN (716) 875-7600 www.kenpres.org Rev. Howard Boswell Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.— Youth Service Knox Presbyterian 2595 Elmwood Ave, KEN (716) 873-2423 www.knoxchurchbuffalo.com Rev. Matthew T. Haberman Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Contemporay Sunday: 9:30 a.m.— Discipleship 11:00 a.m. — Blended North Presbyterian 168 Payne Ave, NT (716) 693-7030 Sun: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Third Presbyterian 110 Felton St., NT Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

North Presbyterian Church 300 North Forest Road, WIL (716) 632-1330 www.northchurchwilliamsville. org Rev. William Hennessy Sunday: 8:30 — Worship in the Chapel 10:45 a.m.— Worship in the Sanctuary

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh-Day Adventist Church 32 W High St., LKPT (716) 433-2327 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. — Bible Study Saturday: 11:20 a.m. — Church Service

UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

Phoenix United Church of Christ 1280 N French Rd Amherst, NY 14228 Rev. Debbie Baxter (716) 713-6370 Worship: Sundays at 10 am www. phoenixunitedchurchofchrist. com Church of the Nativity 1530 Colvin Blvd, TOT Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. (716) 875-3365 www.nativityucc.org Covenant United Church of Christ 4449 Main St. GAS (716) 772-7802 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Ebenezer United Church of Christ 630 Main St. WS (716) 674-4566 Sunday: 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Kenilworth UCC 45 Dalton Dr, KEN (716) 835-4120 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Kenmore UCC 295 Delaware Rd, TOT (716) 875-1725 www.simplesite.com/kucc

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School — all ages & nursery care during the 10:30 a.m. service Coffee hour reception following service each week Lockport United Church of Christ 98 East Ave., LKPT (716) 433-2545 Rev. Stephen Hall Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Salem UCC 144 Morgan St at Main St. COT (716) 692-3429 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study 9:30 a.m. St. Paul’s UCC (Wendelville) 7416 Campbell Blvd, NT Sunday: 10:00 a.m. St. Peter’s UCC 1208 Oliver St., NT (716) 693-0749 www.stpetersnt.org Rev. Linda Harle-Mould Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 1475 Orchard Park Rd., WS (716) 674-1233 www.st-petersucc.org Rev. Hope Harle-Mould Sunday: 10:00 a.m. St Stephen United Church of Christ 8520 Tonawanda Creek Road, EAST AMH • (716) 741-3481 www.clarenceucc.com Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour: 10:00 a.m. Zion UCC Parker Blvd & Koenig Cir., TOT (716) 836-6220 Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

OTHERS

Bethesda Full Gospel Tabernacle Delaware and Broad, COT (716) 693-6990 www.bethesdafullgospel.org Pastor Sam Ciffa Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.— Bible Study Friday: (1st and 3rd Friday): 7:00 p.m.

Calvary Bible Church 445 Delaware, COT (716) 692-6450 Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Fellowship of God’s Word 116 Broad St, COT Sunday: 10:30 a.m. The Fair Havens Church 7337 Ward Rd, NT (716) 693-9204 Pastor Patricia MacKinnon Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Niagara Community Church 10500 Cayuga Drive, NF (716) 297-3399 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. The Oasis Center Services held in: Knox Gymnasium 2595 Elmwood Ave. TOT www.oasisoutreach.com Sunday: 2:00 p.m. Bible Study: Thursday from 7:30-8:30pm Salvation Army- LaSalle 7018 Buffalo Ave., NF (716) 283-7697 Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Salvation Army- Tonawanda 46 Broad St, COT Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Salvation Meeting: 7:00 p.m. True Word Anointed Ministry of Jesus Christ 600 Oliver St., NT Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. — Bible Study Vanguard Christian Church 75 17th Avenue, NT (716) 694-7816 Pastor Alan Valentine Sunday: 11 a.m. Friday: 6:30 p.m. — Youth Service

OMMUNITY

OCTOBER 2013

JOHN ROSEMOND TUES. OCT8 7pm to 8pm Iroquois Middle School 2111 Girdle Road Elma, NY 14058 Helping your child succeed

KENMORE HOUSING AUTHORITY 657 Colvin Blvd., Kenmore, NY 14217 (716) 874-6000 • Fax 871-9094 Stephen V. Stone Executive Director

5th ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN/WALK SAT. OCTOBER 12 10:30 am Gateway-Longview 6350 Main Street Amherst, NY 14221 Tickets $20 presale and $25 day of. Contact (716) 783-3356 BASKET AUCTION OCTOBER 13 5 pm Sandborn Fire Company 5811 Buffalo Ave. Sanborn NY 14132 Admission is $5.00 and includes free desert FISH FRY & FELLOWSHIP FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 4:40 pm to 7:00 pm Harris Hill United Methodist Church 8495 Main St. Williamsville NY 14221 (632-4688) harrishillumc,org Krolick’s Fish Fry or Chicken Fritter Dinner $10. Eat in or take out. 2 sides, dinner roll, beverage, dessert KROLICK’S CHICKEN & RIB BBQ SAT, OCT. 19 22nd Noon - 3pm (or sold out) Payne Ave. Christian Church 1459 Payne Ave. North Tonawanda $9 to $11 Eat in or take out. Dinners include two sides, a roll w/ butter, dessert and a drink.

St. John Lutheran Church Ward Rd. & Niagara Falls Blvd. Wheatfield NY 731-9546 Lots of great items. Sat only fill a big for $2 FALL BAZAAR Sat. OCT. 26 Doors open 11 am Windom Community Church 3766 Abbott Rd Orchard Park NY 14127 649-6261 Theme baskets, baked goods, games, book sale, TV raffle. Chili, pizza and refreshments available for purchase. MAGGIE LEE MEMORIAL RUN/WALK FOR EPILEPSY SAT. OCT 26 10:00 am St. George Church/Delaware Park Buffalo 2 Nottingham Terrace 883 5396 1475 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca Come celebrate our 12th year in bringing awareness to epilepsy! Registration opens at 8:30am, Race starts at 10 am! Bring your friends and family and participate or join the post race party. SENECA HOSE HAM & TURKEY RAFFLE 2801 Seneca St. West Seneca 601 9329 Sat. November 2 6:00 pm. to midnight $3 includes sandwiches and refreshments PLAY-n-LEARN PROGRAM EVERY FRIDAY 10AM-11:30AM (6wks) Play n Learn Program Children ages 2-3 years Next Level Church 751 French Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 982-9183 They’ll enjoy activities like games, music, arts and crafts, playtime, stories, snack and more. Cost is only $65. *There is a $10 non-refundable registration fee due at the time of registration. Program starts September 13th

CHICKEN BBQ Sat October 19 3pm to 7 pm Baker Memorial UM Church 345 Main St. East Aurora NY 14052 $9 presale $11 at the door 6555043 FREE BREAKFAST Wendel’s Chicken BBQ half chicken, coleslaw, roll, EVERY FIRST SUNDAY 9:00am potatoes and desert. Eat in or take out Heartland Bible Church 8110 West Ave., Gasport (772-6115) RUMMAGE SALE Discipleship Hour is at 11:15am Fri & Sat Oct. 25 & 26 Fri 9:00 am to 3 pm Sat 9:00 am to noon

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OMMUNITY Coffee Café EVERY SUNDAY 9:45-10:30AM Amherst Alliance Church 3915 Millersport Hwy., Amherst (689-9832) Join us for fellowship, coffee and donuts before our Sunday service. Everybody welcome! Youth Fellowship EVERY SUNDAY 6:00-7:30pm Kenmore Presbyterian 295 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore (875-7600)

OCTOBER 2013

Prayer & Bible Study EVERY MONDAY 10:01 AM Christ Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport (433-9229) Youth Group Meetings EVERY MONDAY 6:00pm Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500) (Any student grades 7-12 are welcome!). Mondays 6:00pm beginning September 12th

New Young Adult Bible Study EVERY SUNDAY 7:30-9:00pm North Presbyterian Church 300 North Forest Rd, Williamsville (632-1330) Are you 18-30s looking to meet other young adults at North Church? Please join us for a Bible study, fellowship, and refreshments on Sundays from 7:309pm at Peter & Tara Martin’s home in Eggertsville. Questions? Email Tara at tara.wyckoff@gmail.com.

Youth Group EVERY MONDAY 6:30pm – 8:30pm Bethel Baptist Church 995 Dodge Rd. Getzville (688-8668) www.bethel-nab.org Middle school and High School Students gather for a time of recreation (games), discipleship (bible study), and praise worship. All are invited to attend.

YOUTH GROUP SECOND & FOURTH SUNDAYS 6:00 - 8:00pm Covenant United Church of Christ 4449 Main Street, Gasport, NY Gasport Youth Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 6p-8p at Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main Street, Gasport, NY. The group is made up of students from the neighboring towns for grades 5-12. For information: www.covenantyouth.org. Scott Brauer is the leader along with many of the parents.

Biker Church EVERY MONDAY 7:00pm Tonawanda Free Methodist Church 207 Grove St., City of Tonawanda (693-1199) 30 Minute-Biker Church. We ride to different locations each Monday evening after 7:00pm Biker Church for food and fellowship. All are welcome.

Anointing & Prayers for Healing EVERY THIRD SUNDAY 8:00am & 10:00am Christ Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport (433-9229)

Pathways COFFEE HOUR EVERY TUESDAY 10:00am Pathways Bookstore Lincoln Rd. Lockport (434-8500) Join the people from Mt Olive church at Pathways Bookstore (Lincoln Rd. Lockport) ALL welcome!

Vintage EVERY TUESDAY 8:00PM The Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636) Vintage College-Age Young Adults Ministry “Vintage” – the college-age/young adult group. Live music- Honest dialogue- Real people. Join hundreds of other 18-20 something’s every Tuesday night at 8pm for the best night of your week! For more information contact Wes Aarum. www.vintagetruth. com Ruth Circle EVERY THIRD TUESDAY 1:00pm First Presbyterian Church 21 Church St., Lockport (433-5905) Ruth Circle is a group of golden age women who meet for study and companionship. Classic Guitar with Mir Ali TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 2:00 - 8:00pm Calvary Episcopal Church 20 Milton St., Williamsville (633-7800) GENERATION NeXt FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY

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OMMUNITY

OCTOBER 2013

St. Bartholomew’s Pro-Anglican Church Christ Centered; Bible Believing 2368 Eggert Road Town of Tonawanda NY (716) 831-1777 ext. 15 www.stbartston.org Generation NeXt meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of every month at St. Bartholomew’s Pro-Anglican Church. Generation NeXt is a place to grow in your faith as well as have fun. Please join us for a night of fun, fellowship and worship. www.generationnextyg.com Juniors meet from 7:00pm till 8:30pm Seniors meet from 6:30pm till 8:30pm

the VA Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215, in Room 301 US TOO! Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the VA Hospital, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215, in Room 301, from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is FREE and you do not have to be a veteran to attend. We also meet on the first Thursday of each month at Sisters Hospital, St. Joe’s Campus on Harlem Rd. in Cheektowaga NY, 14225, from 7pm to 9pm, in the first floor Community Room. Relaxed round table family oriented discussions. For info call 716-8349200 ext. 5169 or our hotline at 743-7595.

FAMILY NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30-6:45pm Amherst Alliance Church 3915 Millersport Hwy., AMH (689-9832) EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:00-7:00pm King’s Kids Club –Ages 3 years to 5TH grade Emmanuel United Methodist Church 75 East Avenue, Lockport (433-2838) Focuses on the teachings of Bible stories: Interactive lessons, crafts, fun activities and snacks.

JESUS & ME (JAM) - CHILDREN’S OUTREACH EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pm First Baptist Church 140 Genesee St., Lockport (434-1783) JAM meets It begins with a meal, come hungry! JAM uses lively worship, Bible teaching, an emphasis on missions, and small group activities. JAM ministers to children from K- 5th grade.

MOVI EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:15-9:00pm The Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636) The MOVI movement gathers every Wednesday night in the Crosspoint Theatre, at the Crosspoint campus, from 6:15-9:00pm. Teens should expect that every Wednesday when they leave they are equipped and encouraged for the weeks journey ahead. This will happen through music, small groups, and discussions from the bible and more. CHILDRENS PROGRAM EVERY MONDAY 6:30pm – 8:30pm Bethel Baptist Church 995 Dodge Rd. Getzville (688-8668) www.bethel-nab.org The ages are 4 years to grade 5. The time is 6:308:00pm. The kids enjoy a time of singing, crafts, snacks, games & a Bible story each night. US TOO- Cancer Support Group FIRST TUESDAY 7:00-9:00pm

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pm Amherst Baptist Church 100 Willow Ridge Dr., Amherst (691-9456) AWANA Children’s Program EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pm Amherst Baptist Church 100 Willow Ridge Dr., Amherst (691-9456) MID-WEEK PRAYER SERVICE EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30–7:30pm Lockport Alliance Church 555 Davison Rd., Lockport (433-3571) YOUTH GROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00 pm Calvary Baptist Church 405 Lincoln Ave., Lockport (434-2251) Cubby Bears (peewee club) ages 2-K Patch Club (Grades 1-6) CBC Teens (Grades 7+) ZANG’S GANG BIBLE STUDY EVERY WEDNESDAY 7:00pm

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500) Zang’s Gang Bible Study, FAMILY NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY Ridgewood Bible Church 7073 Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-5774) AWANA Boys Brigade Ignite (Jr. High) Fusion (Sr. High) Bible Study TEA AND SHARING EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY 10:30am Christ Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest) Lockport (433-9229) Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport extends a warm invitation to all the ladies of the community to attend their informal “Tea Time” on every second Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the parish hall. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome so please bring a friend and come join us for fellowship. Christ Church is handicapped accessible.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY (Sept- May) 4:30-6:30pm New Covenant 345 McConkey Dr. Town of Tonawanda (8779882) www.nctag.org Help support our food pantry! $7.00 adult & 3.50 child 4-12 WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY Every Thursday 11:00am - NOON Payne Avenue Christian Church 1451 Payne Ave. North Tonawanda Come join us in our weekly Bible Study, every Thursday from 11am to noon and please feel free to bring a lunch. BIBLE STUDY EVERY THURSDAY NOON Clinton Street United Methodist Church 50 North Adam St., Lockport (433-6227) Thurs. NOON (12:00 P. M.) Bible Study with Pastor Cheryl Brown. Bring your lunch! CHURCH NIGHT OUT EVERY THURSDAY 5:30pm Randall Baptist Church 6301 Main St. Williamsville (634-9800) Pizza Dinner - $3 adults, $1 kids (reservations required)

AWANA CHILDREN’S PROGRAM EVERY THURSDAY 6:15pm Kenmore Alliance Church 175 Bonnet Ave. Kenmore (876-5570) AWANA Children’s Program AWANA KIDS CLUB EVERY THURSDAY 6:30–8:15pm Victory Christian Church 6886 S Transit Rd., Lockport (625-9300) All kids are welcome! Join us for Games, Fun, and Biblical teachings MOSAIC- SINGLES MINISTRY EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pm The Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636) The Chapel Singles Ministry provides an environment that encourages Christ-Centered living through Biblical teaching, fellowship, and service. We meet on Thursday nights at 7:00pm. www.thechapel.com/mosaic DIVORCE CARE EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pm The Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636) Divorce hurts! We’re not interested in the whys and how’s and what’s of your divorce, or to condemn or criticize. We’re interested in providing a forum where, in an environment of accountability built on unconditional acceptance, each person can face the

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OMMUNITY issues of divorce with dignity and hope. www.thechapel.com/divorcecare STEP ONE EVERY THURSDAY 6:30pm Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500) Join us for “Step One” -- a conversation about contemporary topics, refreshments and entertainment for all (even kids!) in a casual environment. Christian light, music and light refreshments) TOGETHERNESS ON THURSDAYS EVERY THIRD THURSDAY 11:30am Christ Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest), LKPT (433-9229) Every Third Thursday is Togetherness on Thursday (TOT) at Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive in Lockport. Morning Prayer at 11:30 AM followed by lunch at noon. Call Church for reservations at 433-9229. WEEKLY RADIO BROADCAST EVERY FRIDAY 9:00am

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The Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636) At The Chapel we value our senior citizens and strive to provide open doors for fellowship and a growing sense of community by enjoying life together. These luncheons and gatherings provide an opportunity for fellowship, fun and food in a lighthearted atmosphere, enabling everyone to become acquainted. For more information, contact Skip Hartman at 716-631-2636 x204. VENDOR/CRAFT SHOW SATURDAYS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00am - 2:00pm Grace Lutheran Church 375 Payne Ave (corner of Robinson) North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Vendor/Craft Show Saturdays will feature vendors showcasing their products in and around the Church Memorial Hall coinciding with the NT City Market 9am-2. Second Saturday of each month the Church will continue to sell its famous hot chowder. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to charitable organizations. Tables available, contact Brian 716-523-0944. Free admission

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WOMEN IN THE WORLD BIBLE STUDY EVERY SATURDAY 9:30am Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500) CLOTHING CO-OP FIRST SATURDAY 9:00am - NOON Kenmore Alliance Church 175 Bonnett Ave., Town of Tonawanda (876-5570) Join us the First Saturday of the month for our clothing co-op where anyone can purchase children’s clothing, toys, baby gear. Most items are only 25 cents. This is open to the community. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH! First Presbyterian Church 149 Broad St., City of Tonawanda (692-1319) E-mail: church@firstprestona.org. Web address: www.firstprestona.org Our Church is continuing its active support of Habitat for Humanity by scheduling a series of workdays throughout the year. We have a Habitat Workday on the first Saturday of each month! The Habitat programs are so designed that anyone, with any skill level, can participate! Participants will meet at 8am in the Church parking lot to form carpools. Come and experience the fellowship, cooperation and feeling of accomplishment that one receives working with Habitat! Come, and bring a friend who’s looking to make a difference in the world!

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The Wave of the Future in Pain Management and muscles repair themselves faster. As inflammation is reduced, pain subsides very quickly. Unlike some pharmacological solutions, there are no known negative side effects. Laser therapy is cleared by the FDA and proven successful as evidenced by extensive and credible studies conducted in our country’s finest institutions including Harvard University. Moreover, MLS Laser Therapy is painless and treatments average only 10 minutes. Over 90% of patients experience positive results within the first few treatments, with treatment protocols ranging from 3 to 15 sessions, depending on the nature of the condition. Another new technology is Whole Body Vibration (WBV) which was initially used by the Russian aerospace industry and is now being used to reduce arthritic pain, increase muscle strength, flexibility, blood circulation, improve walk balance, and increase bone density! Finally Disc Rehydration Therapy is the primary non-surgical safe and effective treatment

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News & Happenings — Upcoming Events of Interest — Daemen College On Wednesday October 9 Daemen College presents a seminar on important end of life decisions. “Advanced Directives: Who, What, When, Where and Why” will be presented by Dr. Timothy E. Quill, MD. Dr. Quill is Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry, and Medical Humanities at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is also Director of the Palliative Care Division in the Department of Medicine. The discussion is free and open to the general public and will take palce in the Wick Center on the Daemen College campus on Main Street in Amherst. Additional information is available by calling 839-

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Buffalo Zoo Howl-O-Ween Hayrides The Buffalo Zoo’s 17th annual Howl-O-Ween Hayrides October 19, 20, 26, 27. There is something for every boy and “ghoul” at this friendly, not frightful event! From 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., everyone will enjoy treat stations, hayrides, games, apple cider and donuts. We strongly encourage children to come dressed in their favorite Halloween attire and participate in our

“Faith & Family”

A new program at St. Paul’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is offering a unique opportunity for young families to practice their Christian faith together. All faiths are welcome; you don’t have to be Episcopalian to attend. The program is open to all families on their spiritual journey. You can expect no pressure other than a firm handshake and God’s blessing. The program is set up to provide an opportunity for parents to instill their Christian faith and values through handson activities with their children.

An opening prayer and readings will begin the service followed by a short period of reflection. Parents and children will then have the opportunity to participate in six activities centered on Sunday’s readings. Families can participate at their own pace, with volunteers available to help steer the conversation for those wishing assistance. The program takes place on Sunday’s in the church hall, located at 4275 Harris Hill Rd. in Williamsville.

costume parade! Admission prices for children and adults are $6.00 for Zoo members and $9.00 for nonmembers. Children under the age of 24 months will be admitted for free. (716) 995-6131. This event offers an early, safe and fun Halloween experience for children of all ages!

NACCAP Christian College Fair The NACCAP (North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals) is holding a college fair at the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Parkway in Hamburg. The Fair runs from 7 pm to 9 pm on Thursday October 24. Over 25 Christian colleges will be represented at the fair. For a additional information contact Ryan Spear at 585-567-9561. The NACCAP is comprised of admissions and guidance personnel from over 300 Christian high schools, liberal arts colleges and universities, Bible colleges, graduate schools and seminaries throughout North America. NACCAP strives to advance enrollment in Christian higher education through administering the National Christian College Fairs program.

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A Healing Moment PILGRIM CANDY Time went by with Candy’s health filled with reoccurring problems. She developed heart problems that prevented her from getting a job after the children grew up and finished their schooling. Candy’s oldest son did get a menial job and managed to leave home by moving in with another teen. The second worked with another Samaritan counselor for a time, then went to serve in the military, only to return to civilian life and his mother until Candy pushed him out to find himself.

by Theresa Walker, MS, MAPD, MDiv

I’ve always preferred to call the people who come to the Samaritan Center for help as “Pilgrims.” We see them as people on a life journey who have sought us out for some supportive companionship on that road. Candy was such a person who came seeking helping with her conflicted marriage. She scheduled a time, but when it arrived, her husband chose not to join her. Instead, he chose to leave home before she returned from the hour, sending her a letter when he was half-way across the country in which he stated he had left her and children for good. He said it would do her no good to try to find him.

Candy was devastated but turned to her pastor for help. She had been left with three small children, two boys and a girl. Candy was destitute and found she could not get any child support. She had left her job as a school aide for her job as mother, and seeing no other option, she applied for Medicaid. She had no support from deceased parents who had abused her from early childhood on. Her pastor was helpful but soon took another position in California. He recommended she see someone at the Samaritan Counseling Center, which had an office at a nearby church.

Candy arrived for counseling announcing “I need to talk.” She shared her pains about the present situation but in the course of time also shared her pains from much earlier days in her life as well. She had grown up in a truly abusive home. Candy remembered facing many fearful things alone as a child with no support from her parents. The counselor was a patient listener, someone unlike any other person Candy had known in her life. Candy always seemed to feel she needed to help others not ever considering her own needs. She gently urged Candy to take care of herself and was able to help her discover how to do that rather than only focusing on others. Financially, Candy’s situation was dire. Though

the court was involved, nothing ever came for child support. She was a single mother trying to raise her children alone. There was little money for necessities let alone counseling yet Candy depended on the emotional and spiritual support of her counselor, bringing her a dollar whenever she had one. When the church closed and the building was sold to a business, it was the support of contributors to Samaritan Center that kept the counseling center doors open and so Candy’s counselor, who had a big heart was able continue through it all, to work with Candy. Together they worked through the transitions of the children’s growing years and problems that came with them. Then Candy fell, breaking numerous bones in her body and dislocating others. She was not allowed to be treated by the specialists that might have helped her because of her financial condition. Her “welfare system” had failed her and so she developed even more bodily difficulties. Even so, Candy and her Counselor forged ahead, making progress and getting to the point that Candy reduced her weekly visits, and even stopped for a time. When later life issues arose, she returned for other more sporadic sessions with the counselor.

Candy’s daughter chose to look for her Father. After a while she called Candy asking to come back home, but later she refused to come when Mom insisted that she live by Candy’s rules. It’s been over 20 years since Candy and Samaritan Center crossed paths and quietly joined forces on the Pilgrim’s road. Sometimes the path of counseling is just a short sojourn and sometimes it can be a long walk through the chapters of a life as in the story of Candy. God only knows where it goes. He assures us of where it ends.

While he did not have the privilege of walking with Candy, Pastor Erv Brese, a staff counselor and Certified Pastoral Counselor wrote up this story with the help of other members of the Samaritan staff who did walk with Candy. Many things have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved.

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1. Beat the egg in a bowl. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate or sheet of wax paper. Coat the cutlets with the egg, and then bread both sides of the cutlet with the breadcrumbs. 2. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Sauté the cutlets until a light golden brown. 3. Place the cutlets on a cookie sheet. Meanwhile, warm up some tomato sauce in a small pot. Add some tomato sauce to the top of each cutlet and place a slice of mozzarella on each cutlet. 4. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Serve hot with French fries. Serves 4.

ENJOY!!

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Center Road Baptist Church The Center Road Christian Academy 412 Center Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 675-6545 www.centerroadbaptist church.com/academy. html Christ the King Preparatory Academy K-8th Grade 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd. Wheatfield, NY 14120 (716) 553-6318 Christian Academy of WNY — C.A.W.N.Y K-12 621 Payne Avenue North Tonawanda New York 14120 (716) 433-1652 www.cawny.com Covenant United Church of Christ Covenant Nursery School Pre-School 3, 4 & 5 year olds 4449 Main St. Gasport, NY 14067 (716) 772-7802 Fair Havens Wee Havens Preschool 3 & 4 yr olds 7337 Ward Road N. Tonawanda, NY 14120

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First Presbyterian Church Happy Times Preschool 18 months to 12 years 21 Church Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-4987 First Trinity Lutheran Church First Trinity Preschool Pre-K, 2-4 year olds 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 Phone: (716) 835-2220 www. http://firsttrinity. com/preschool Holy Ghost Holy Ghost Lutheran School Pre-K - 8th Grade 6630 Luther Street Wheatfield, NY 14304 (716) 731-3030 www.holyghostlcms.org Church of Christ Moppets Pre-School 3 & 4 Years Olds 616 Main St. West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 662-5211 www.moppetspreschool.com New Creation Fellowship Academy K-12

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New Life Christian School Pre-School 3&4 year olds K-8 80 Luksin Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 694-0071 newlifecenterofwny.com Pendleton Center UMC Genesis Children’s Program Pre-School 3, 4 & 5 year olds 6864 Campbell Blvd. (at Bear Ridge Road) North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 625-8306 pendletoncenter.org Ransomville Free Methodist Church ABC Preschool 3 & 4 year olds 3924 Ransomville Rd Ransomville, NY 14131 (716) 791-3971

Salem United Church Salem Pre School Pre-School 3 & 4 year olds 114 Morgan Street Tonawanda NY 14150 (716) 692-3429 salemchurchtonawanda. nextmeta.com St. John Lutheran St. John Lutheran School K-8 6950 Ward Road N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 693-9677 stjohnnt.com/school. html

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church St. Mark’s Preschool Pre-K, Ages 3-4 1135 Oliver Street N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 693-3715 stmarknt.org/school.htm St. Matthew Lutheran St. Matthews School K-8 875 Eggert Drive N. Tonawanda, NY

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St. Paul Lutheran St. Paul Preschool Pre-K, Ages 3-4 453 Old Falls Blvd, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 692-3255 stpaulnt.com/about_ our_preschool.htm

Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Christian School 146 Reserve Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 674-5353 www.thinktrinity christian.com

St. Peter’s Lutheran Christian Day School Pre-K - 8th Grade 61868 Walmore Rd. Sanborn, NY 14132 (716) 731-4422 discoverstpeters.org Teddy Bear Early Learning Center 6 Week to Pre-K 3325 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 632-6084 ncfacademy.com TriniKids Preschool A Ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church 8760 Transit Rd.

West Seneca Christian School PreK-12 511 Union Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 674-1820 www.gowscs.com St. James United Methodist Church Little Wonders Early Childhood Development Center 6 weeks through 12 years old 4661 Porter Road Niagara Falls, NY (716) 297-6421 www.stjamesniagara. org/littlewonders

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Gem Designs & Jewelry 3680 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14217

Print King 8171 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221

Great Lakes Real Estate 916 Center St. Lewiston, NY 14092

Purrfect Paws 2925 Sheridan Dr. Tonawanda, NY 14150

Guy Home Inspections 953 Woodstock Ave. Tonawanda, NY 14150

Ritzy Rags 4060 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Jacquelin’s Dog Salon 8025 Greiner Rd. Williamsville, NY 14221

Roman Cafe 79 Payne Ave. North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Jon Tang Tae Kwon-Do 228 Zimerman St. North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Santangelo’s Hair Design 9378 Transit Rd. E. Amherst, NY 14051

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History Corner By Jeff Keefe

The Holy Land before Abraham (Part 2)

Sometime around 3300BC humans discovered that mixing copper and tin would make a stronger metal tool than copper alone. Obviously it didn’t happen overnight and everywhere, transitions were not absolute, stone as a tool continues to this day. But for the historian, the Stone Age and all its sub divisions ended and the Bronze Age began.

At this time or perhaps a little before the people in the Mesopotamia began to live in cities. By 3200BC the largest settlement in southern Mesopotamia, was Uruk: it had public mud-brick buildings decorated with mosaics of painted clay cones embedded in the walls, and works of art. Large-scale sculpture in the round and relief carving appeared for the first time, together with metal casting using the lost-wax process. Simple pictographs were drawn on clay tablets to record the management of goods and the allocation of workers’ rations. The pictographs developed into cuneiform writing. In Egypt, the creation of cities and invention of writing was slightly after that of Mesopotamia. Writing was invented at the beginning of the Bronze Age; in Mesopotamia called cuneiform writing and in Egypt a different style we call hieroglyphics. Both made use of symbols to depict a word or an idea. An alphabet does not come until about the time of Abraham (c. 1800BC). With the invention of writing and the rise of civilization we have the end of the pre-historic era and the beginning of recorded history. In what would eventually become the Holy Land, cities sprang up from Arad in the Negev to Ai in the hill

country to Meggido overlooking the Jezreel valley.

The earliest written tablets contain government and business records, as well as some religious texts. It didn’t take too long before the Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations wrote down their stories of gods, earlier kings, demi-gods and heroes. But their gods were different than the later God of Abraham. The Mesopotamian and Egyptian gods behaved more like humans plotting, murdering and have sexual relations. There are several stories about a King named Gilgamesh. The Bible mentions one of these Mesopotamian kings, “Like Nimrod, a might hunter before the Lord.’ His kingdom in the beginning consisted of Babel, Erech and Accad, all of them in the land of Shinar” (Genesis 10). Sometime around 2500BC Egypt built the pyramids and about 400 years later the “Great Ziggurat at Ur was built in southern Mesopotamia.

Between 2200 and 2000BC the earlier fortified cities in the future Holy Land were either abandoned or destroyed, including Jericho. It was followed by a period of increased semi-nomadic life and establishment of various Canaanite city states. Canaanite coastal towns like Tyre, Sidon and Byblos took advantage of the Mediterranean to become maritime traders and seamen. The inland Canaanite towns like Hazor, Megiddo, Hebron and Shechem were small walled city-states, surrounded by peasant farmers growing basic food crops for local consumption, along with commercial growing of olives, grapes for wine, and pistachios, surrounded by extensive grain cropping, predominantly wheat and barley. Trade routes ran through the mountains and on both sides of the Jordan and to the coast allowing for trade with Mesopotamia, the Hittites, and Minoan Crete. Like many other religions in agricultural regions, the Canaanites religion was a fertility cult with many gods and goddesses. The major gods included El and is wife Asherah, Baal and his wife Anat. The many of the gods were local gods, gods of this place or that, e.g. The god of Tyre, of Damascus or Hebron and later the God of Israel. All these things took place before, “Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram’s wife, and they went out together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan; but when they came to Haran, they settled there. The days of Terah were two hundred and five years; and Terah died in Haran. Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you’,” Genesis 11:31 – 12:1.

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