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First Trinity Preschool Celebrates 50 Years

By Kathy Reandeau

Because of the separation between church and state very few children learn about religion in school these days. Most institutions draw a fine line between education and talking about God, even to the point of debating whether the Pledge of Allegiance is appropriate. Fortunately that is not the case at First Trinity Preschool. The preschool is part of the church’s mission and has established itself as a place where children and families can be touched with the love and grace of God through Jesus Christ and where their faith can be nurtured.

They must be doing something right because First Trinity just celebrated its 50th anniversary of transforming our world, one life at a time, through the power of God’s living Word. The preschool began in 1962 as a vision of Rev. John Panning and the Board of Parish Education, who realized that parents wanted a

place for their children to receive play, nurturing and guidance from Christiantrained teachers. Classes were taught in the basement of the chapel, with tuition of $40 per semester and a teacher’s pay of $5 per day. Original teachers included director Maxine Ehrman and Clara Lou Fromm.

Before the concept of pre-school was even popular, First Trinity decided theirs would run on a non-sectarian, non-ra-

cial, non-profit basis, welcoming children from throughout the community.

I met with the current director, Debbie Ferrante, who has been with the school for about ten years. Debbie felt strongly that this was God’s calling for her and feels His hand is in this place. She spoke about the school’s focus on preparing children to be successful in kindergarten, helping them learn how to care for each other, and teaching them about the love of God. To this day, the school continues to practice educationally sound and developmentally appropriate principles to foster spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth.

There are three head teachers and six assistants who help with the classes.

Their goal is to plant the seeds of faith in the hearts of these young children and make a difference in their spiritual life.

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Get to know . . .

Twin Cities Community Outreach (TCCO) Twin Cities Community Outreach (TCCO) is a “three in one “ organization. TCCO serves both the City of North Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda.

Friends of TCCO pronounce its acronym as “taco”.

Founded in 1984 TCCO brought together the North Tonawanda Interchurch Food Pantry, NT Clothes Closet, and North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels in one place.

The TCCO building at 100 Ridge Road, North Tonawanda is owned by the non-profit agency. The maintenance and utilities for the groups are paid by TCCO. Without TCCO, the three agencies would not be able to operate.

In 1991, the former Twin Cities Ice Rink building at 100 Ridge Road, North Tonawanda became available. After a year of hard work, the building was cleaned and renovated enough to be habitable for the three agencies. Because only part of the 63,000 square foot building was used by the three agencies, the unused half has since been turned into a bus garage and repair shop for the North Tonawanda city schools. With the School District’s help, other renovations were accomplished to further complete the new facilities. Offices, work and storage areas, restrooms and various other necessary repairs made the facilities comfortable, warm and clean.

Funding for TCCO comes from both communities.

Support comes from individual donations, business gifts, help from corporations, churches, clubs, civic groups, and other organizations which provide financial assistance.

TCCO will be holding their fourth annual “Basket Bonanza” on Sunday, October 7 at Sikora Post American Legion Hall, 950 Payne Avenue, in North

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Tonawanda. Sale of tickets and previewing of the baskets will be from noon to 3:00 pm. Drawings begin at 3:00 PM. You need not be present to win Proceeds from this theme tray auction will benefit TCCO and its three agencies. If you or your company would like to donate gift certificates, merchandise, basket items, or make monetary donations contact Bobbe Seekins (692-9726) or Linda Finiki (6921191) or contact the TCCO office (693-6010).

Members of the TCCO Board of Directors presently include: Barry Donner, Barbara Elbers, Linda Finiki, Bill Giambelluca, Cathy Kern, Rebecca Lennox, and Joyce Santiago. Officers of the Board are : William Welch (President), Daniel Brick (Vice President), Roseann Lureman (Secretary), and Roberta Seekins (Treasurer).

TCCO remains the “umbrella agency” for the three non-profit groups today.

For further information Please contact: Roberta Seekins Contact phone numbers: 693-6010 (TCCO Office 10 am - 1:00 pm) 693-9726 (home-- evening)

Financial Matter$ Rebuilding after Financial Transition

When everything you know has been changed by the loss of financial support due to divorce, loss of loved one, or disability, you need someone to guide you through the process of rebuilding your financial future.

Contrary to popular belief, sometimes, life does give you a “do-over.” But the key to a “do-over,” is to do it over the right way. No matter what your stage in life, there are simple steps you need to follow to plan your financial future.

Adrienne Rothstein Grace CFP®, CLTC, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ( CDFA™), can take the financial pitfalls out of this emotional and challenging time by offering valuable insight and practical solutions her years of practice have developed. Adrienne is your “do over” financial planner. With a few easy steps you can be back in control of your financial future.

Step One: REVIEW Organize and value your assets. Prepare a Statement of Net Worth and prioritize your goals.

Step three: ANALYZE Understand and analyze your liabilities, while also understanding your future earning potential. Create “compare and contrast” scenarios to understand how one change could affect other things.

Step Four: REBUILD Now it’s time to exercise your new-found control over your financial future. It’s all about overseeing asset transfers, setting up budgeting and money management systems. It’s time to review your risk profile and reallocate investments to meet your current needs, and keep you on track with your goals.

With the right guidance, you can take the financial pitfalls out of this emotional and challenging time and take control of your finances.

Step Two: PLAN Estimate your immediate needs. Develop a budget for current expenses and project a budget for future needs. This is the stage when you will start to build your picture of tomorrow.

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First Trinity Preschool

authority and each other. Debbie also feels they have a special focus on families. If there are problems or crises at home, she and the staff are there to listen and offer support through prayer.

Debbie tries to greet each child every day and said they have great teachers who work hard and are dedicated to the school’s mission. They work from the heart, and bring creativity and dedication to everything they do with the children.

She and the teachers see this as an opportunity to share Jesus and minister to people by building a relationship and maintaining a steady presence in the lives of the young ones. When there are problems or conflicts, they are approached as an opportunity to teach about what it means to have success in the classroom.

A typical day includes discovery time, projects, worship and Bible story, a message that Jesus loves us, prayer, large motor activities and circle time. First Trinity tries to integrate children with needs into its program, having students from the school spend time with children from Heritage Center. Special visits throughout the year include a dental hygienist, firemen, a zoo trunk and Mother Goose. The older children participate in field trips to the library, farmer’s market, and a pizza shop.

Yearly activities include an ice cream social, school photos, and parent/teacher conferences. The children especially seem to enjoy watching a live caterpillar

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grow each year and releasing it once it becomes a butterfly. Families are encourNurses Christian Fellowship aged to bring in items for mission activiMeets third Thursday ties such as donations for a food bank or of the month clothing for a mission trip.

St. Bartholomew’s They sing twice each year in the church, at Christmas and on Sunbeam Sunday, Anglican Church which was held on April 14 this year.

2368 Eggert Road The day was scheduled to coincide with a Tonawanda, NY 14150 celebration of the 50th anniversary. Forwww.ncf-jcn.org mer students, parents and teachers were invited as special guests. Plans included a American Holistic special recognition and blessing after the Nurses Association children sang.

Classes are offered from September through May for Meets fourth Tuesday 2, 3 and 4 year old children with age-appropriate activiof the month ties and learning for each level. Families do not have McAuley-Seton to be members of the church. Class schedules, tuition Residence — fees, and an application can be found on the website.

Registration is only open until the class quotas are met, 1503 Military Road so Debbie suggests that parents sign up their children Kenmore, NY 14217 as early as possible. A “camp-like” June Jamboree is www.ahna.org, ahnawnychapter@gmail.com offered to children who have completed the 3 or 4 year Contact Ava Sammarco (716) 462-3618 old programs. It is held for three weeks on Tuesday and quilter215@roadrunner.com Thursday mornings from 9:30 until noon. for more information Debbie is particularly grateful of the support the school receives from the church. She is a staff member and her supervisor is the Director of Transformation Ministries. The school is fully integrated into the church’s facility, and members have donated a great deal of supplies and helped to build cabinets for the storage area. In addition to support from the church and tuition, money is raised through fundraising and colIndependent Living at lecting box tops and Dash’s register receipts. ✢ its Finest

Say Hello to Someone You Know

First Trinity Preschool

1570 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda NY 14150 Debbie Ferrante, Director dferrante@FirstTrinity.com 716-835-2220 (x20) www.firsttrinity.com/preschool

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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

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.

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.

First Baptist 530 Meadow Drive, NT School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 6:45 p.m.

Kind.– 5th, 6th-12th

Antioch Bible Baptist Church 3984 Lockport Olcott Rd., LKPT (716) 439-8101

First Baptist Church 511 Union Rd., WS (716) 674-1816 Sunday: 10:15 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

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.

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

BAPTIST CHURCHES

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Kenmore Baptist 10 Wardman Rd., KEN (716) 875-6223 www.kenmorebaptistchurch. org Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:00 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

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

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

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

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CHURCH of the NAZARENE

Amherst Sonrise Church of the Nazarene 849 North French Road, AMH (716) 689-9832 Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

CONGREGATIONAL

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

EPISCOPAL

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.

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.

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.

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

Evangelical Covenant Church 786 Kenmore Ave., KEN

Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

LUTHERAN

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 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: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 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

Places of Worship

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 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

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.

(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.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

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

Pendleton Center United Methodist 6864 Campbell Blvd, NT (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.

New Hope United Methodist Church 2846 Seneca St., WS (716) 825-8745 Rev. Renee T Engels Sunday: 11:00 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

North Ridge United Methodist Church 3930 North Ridge Road Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-4105 www.nridgeumc.org Rev. Matthew Worley

Ransomville United Methodist 2573 Yngst-Lkpt Rd., RAN (716) 791-4978 www.ransomvilleumc.org Rev. Matthew Worley Sunday: 9:15 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

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Places of Worship

St. James United Methodist 4661 Porter Road Niagara Falls, NY (716) 297-6421 www.stjamesniagara.org Pastor: Rev. Daryl Bennett

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

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.

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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 (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

Church of the Nativity 1530 Colvin Blvd, TOT Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.

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: 4:00 p.m.

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

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CHIAVETTA’S CHICKEN BBQ WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st 4:00-7:00pm North Presbyterian Church 300 N. Forest Rd. Williamsville, NY 14221 (523-4870) Chiavetta’s BBQ chicken fundraiser to support our youth mission project in Dallas, TX. Cost is $9.00 RUMMAGE SALE AND BAKED GOODS SALE SATURDAY, MAY 4th 9:00am - 2:00pm Cleveland Hill United Methodist Church 546 Eggert Rd. Buffalo NY 14215 $2.00 bag sale starts at noon CHIAVETTA’S CHICKEN BBQ SATURDAY, MAY 4th 3:30pm - 7:00pm Clarence Center United Methodist Church 9750 Clarence Center Rd., Clarence Center, NY 14032 Clarence Center United Methodist Church is hosting a Chiavetta’s chicken BBQ dinner on May 4, 2013. Dinners will be served from 3:30 thru 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 9750 Clarence Center Road. Cost of a ticket is $9.00 and includes ½ chicken, salad, potato salad, roll butter, beverage, and dessert. Eat In or Take Out. For more information call church office at 7412410, or visit www.thewayonline.net. Cost is $9.00 FREE SPRING CONCERT SUNDAY, MAY 5th @ 3:00 Featuring “Strike The Rock” and Chancel Choir St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 1475 Orchard Park Road West Seneca NY 14224 674-1233 or www.st-petersucc.org

THE GRACE RACE TUESDAY, JUNE 4th 7:00-10:00pm Christian Central Academy 39 Academy Street, Williamsville, NY djentz@christianca.com The Grace Race is a 5K running race and a 2K family-friendly walk through Williamsville.

Following the race, CCA is hosting an awards ceremony with food and live entertainment.

We are pleased that a portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to The Hunter’s Hope Foundation, founded by Jim and Jill Kelly, parents of CCA students. This family/community event in the Buffalo-Niagara Region is open to the public. Race information and registration can be found at www.thegracerace.com FREE BREAKFAST EVERY FIRST SUNDAY 9:00am Heartland Bible Church 8110 West Ave., Gasport (772-6115) Discipleship Hour is at 11:15am 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)

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 “I HEAR AMERICA SINGING” adults at North Church? Please join us for a Bible SUNDAY, MAY 19th 4:00-6:00pm study, fellowship, and refreshments on Sundays Hartland Bible Church from 7:30-9pm at Peter & Tara Martin’s home 8110 Vest Ave. Gasport, NY 14067 (735-7196) in Eggertsville. Questions? Email Tara at tara.

Choral concert with the Festival Choir and the Middleport Community Choir and the Middleport wyckoff@gmail.com.

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OMMUNITY 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.

ANOINTING & PRAYERS FOR HEALING EVERY THIRD SUNDAY 8:00am & 10:00am Christ Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport (433-9229) 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 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

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for a time of recreation (games), discipleship (bible study), and praise worship. All are invited to attend.

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.

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 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 St. Bartholomew’s Pro-Anglican Church Christ Centered; Bible Believing 2368 Eggert Road Town of Tonawanda NY (716) 831-1777 ext. 15

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OMMUNITY 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 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.

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 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.

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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 716-834-9200 ext. 5169 or our hotline at 743-7595.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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 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 (4348500) 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 Zion Dominion Church of God 895 N Forest Rd., Williamsville (250-7040) Listen to our radio broadcast, every Friday at 9:00am on WUFO 1080AM PRAYER MEETING EVERY FRIDAY 10:00am Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (4348500) YOUTH GROUP EVERY FRIDAY 5:30PM Amherst Sonrise Church –Nazarene 849 North French Rd., Amherst (691-7795)

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News & Happenings Samaritan Counseling Center Receives Community Outreach Award

The Evans-Brant Chamber of Commerce honored the Samaritan Counseling Center of Western New York, to be the recipient of the 2012 Community Outreach Award. The Center was recognized for having established a satellite Counseling Center at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Angola, NY, to help address teen suicides, teen drug and alcohol use in their community.

The Award was presented at the Evans Brant Chamber of Commerce President’s Award and Recognition Dinner.

Chamber President Michelle Parker presented the award to Dr. Frank Bartscheck, Executive Director of the Center, along with The Very Reverend Gary Schindler and Mrs. Theresa Walker, Samaritan Center Counselors. The Center

provides faith based counseling and has been in operation for 54 years.

There are14 satellite locations throughout Western New York. The newest satellite in Angola was opened in January, 2012 and is sponsored by the Lake Shore Association of Christian Churches.

In addition to receiving an award citation from the Evans Brant Chamber of Commerce, award recognition was also received from U.S Congressman Chris Collins, New York State Senator Mark Grisanti, New York State Assemblyman David J. DiPietro, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Erie County Legislature.

Pastor Donald Loos of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Angola received the Evans Brant Chamber

of Commerce 2012 Citizen of the Year Award. Pastor Loos is the president of the Lake Shore Association of Christian Churches and helped bring the new satellite Counseling Center to Angola. About 150 people attended the event held at the American Legion Hall in Derby, NY. The Samaritan Center is interdenominational and is located at 322 Old Falls Blvd., N. Tonawanda, NY 14120. Appointments can be made by phoning (716) 743 9117.

Grand Island Community Chorus Announces Its Spring Concert

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A Healing Moment The Boston Marathon Bombing By the Very Rev. Gary Schindler

Once I have lived somewhere or even visited somewhere, I always feel connected to that place forever. I went to Seminary in the Boston area. So when I heard the news of the two bombs exploding at the Boston Marathon, I felt a particular shock and fear. I’ve been on the streets on which the Boston Marathon is run. Many years ago my wife went to watch someone run the race. In the face of this it is inevitable that people start asking the questions that have heard over and over in the past few days. What if those bombs had killed someone I knew? Why would anyone do such a thing? What madness could possess someone to kill innocent bystanders? Anger, hate, fear, panic, hopelessness.

All these emotions can fill our hearts and minds and souls.

What is an appropriate response for those of us who have had deep reactions to the Boston Marathon Bombing, even though we have not had loved one or friend killed or injured? My thoughts, after the initial shock, was to remember what my teacher said when I was a teenager training to be a lifeguard. “Take care of yourself first,” he said, “If you drown you won’t be able to help anyone else.”

It may seem counter-intuitive. It may even seem selfish. The truth is that if you take care of yourself you will be able to do more good and help others because you will be stronger, healthier and more spiritually fit.

Perhaps the hardest thing to do is to recognize that bad things happen. We read in Genesis that when God created the world he saw that it was good. But humanity has strayed away from that goodness, and we live in a sinful and broken world.

None of us can fix the world, but we can choose to be people who seek the good and strive to lead lives of caring, concern and compassion. When I see evil, I can best respond by caring for myself, showing concern in the midst of the situation, and then seeking to show compassion to others.

So what can we do? First and foremost, don’t drown in a tsunami of data from media. In the minutes and hours immediately after an event like the Boston Marathon bombing or the 9/11 attacks, the talking heads and the postings and the tweets come blazingly fast, but are often erroneous. One

of the first reports I heard said that two unexploded bombs were found in Boston. Not true. Every electronic device I own has an on-off switch.

Unless you have a real and concrete need to have minute by minute updates, turn them off. I say this fully aware of the irony that I found out about the Boston Marathon bombing in instant message from a family member. I listened to the news for a few minutes and then following my own advice, I turned everything off. Constant repetition of horrifying scenes and dismaying reports raises anxiety and promulgates despair. As time passes the veracity of information improves, things can be seen in context, and the situation very likely will not seem as hopeless.

This is especially important when dealing with children. They do not need the constant drumbeat of disaster. They do not have the emotional tools to put all of this in perspective. They don’t have the wisdom which age brings. Remember that for most of those in Middle School the attacks on 9/11 are ancient history. It happened before they were born, or when they were too young to remember it.

Second, if you feel you are drowning in the sadness, take some time for yourself. Go for a walk. Make a special meal. Play with your pet.

Do something special with a loved one. Do what you absolutely need to do and then take time to remember that there is good in the world; that God is in control.

Third, people sometimes seem to drown in a need to respond that can lead to compassion fatigue. If you feel moved to compassion, find a

way to respond appropriately. Prayer is a wonderful way to connect with God and feel connected with those who are hurting. Perhaps there are church organizations that help in times like these. Make a contribution to them, or to the Red Cross.

Sometimes it feels important to do something.

Make sure that the response is suitable for you. Too many volunteers at the scene of a disaster can cause difficulties. Donations should go to reliable and trusted agencies.

Finally, remember what you found helpful in getting you through the anxious times. The next time something happens you can look back and use those same tools. There will be an end of the world, but most likely it is not happening now. In the meantime we can celebrate life, and enjoy the goodness which God offers us with each new day.

Pray for the victims in Boston, for their families and friends. As you pray remember that even in the midst of this tragedy, God in Jesus Christ offers new life and hope to you and to the whole world.

If you need to talk to someone, a Samaritan Counselor will always offer an outstretched hand and a listening ear, to help you through troubling times. You can make an appointment to meet at one of our 14 locations by phoning 716-743-9117. You can also find us on the web at: www.SCCWNY.com The Very Rev. Gary Schindler, M Div., is a staff member at the Samaritan Counseling Center. He has been an ordained minister for nearly 30 years.

He offers spiritual mentoring, mentoring for young people and pre-marriage counseling. He has had experience as a chaplain with Chautauqua County Hospice, as well as working with a Hospice while on a Sabbatical in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2009. In addition to training in Crisis Intervention Stress Management, the Rev. Schindler provides services at the Samaritan Angola, Arcade and Springville sites. The Rev. Schindler also serves as the Dean of the Southern Erie Deanery of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York.

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History Corner Kingdom of Judah, 1007-587 B.C. The first King of Judah was David, son of Jesse, of the tribe of Benjamin. David was a charismatic leader, perceived as a threat to his throne by Saul, King of the 12 tribes of Israel. David led a group of men under distress or with grievances and debts. David and his band of men were successful in raiding Philistine territory while eluding King Saul and his forces.

After King Saul’s death, Saul’s son Ishbosheth was proclaimed King of Israel. However, the tribe of Judah made David their King. He ruled from Hebron.

After the murder of Ishbosheth, the tribes of Israel agree that David can be their King.

David ruled until around 970 B.C., then his son Solomon ruled as King of Israel. 1 Kings 11 tells us it was God’s plan to split the Kingdom into two and to take ten tribes from Reheboam, Solomon’s son, David’s grandson and give them to Jeroboam. So beginning about 930 B.C., and for about the next 200 years, the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah were separate nations, each with its own army, politics, taxes and government. The period after Solomon is sometimes known as the divided monarchy.

Israel and the ten tribes with a variety of dynasties and capital cities and Judah with one dynasty (davids) and one capital, Jerusalem.

Most people in the ancient world worshiped or at least acknowledged the existence of many gods, Israel and Judah were not exceptions. King Reheboam followed his father Solomon’s practice of allowing the worship of other gods. The Bible says he went even further in his pagan practices. Reheboam’s son King Abijam gets the same condemnation, “All the sins that his father had committed… he committed too, nor was he faithful to the Lord” (1 Kings 15:3,

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NEB). But the next King, Asa, does get approval from 1 Kings 15:11, but not complete approval. Out of 21 kings and 1 queen of Judah, only 8 kings get a sentence of approval. Kings Asa, Jehoshaphat, Joash, Amaziah, Uzziah, Jotham, Hezekiah and Josiah, were approved of, usually with a phrase like “he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord” and followed but …sacred poles/hlll shrines were allowed to remain – that was not a good thing. The two best kings at reforming Judah and bringing about proper worship were the Kings Hezekiah and Josiah.

The Kingdom of Judah was relatively free from foreign powers until the 8th century when Assyria began to expand its empire south. An exception we know of was an attack on Jerusalem in the 10th century, about 925B.C. by Egypt. About 735 B.C. Ahaz was king of Judah in Jerusalem. The Assyrian army was moving south; King Pekah of Israel and King Rezin of Damascus joined forces against Ahaz of Judah because

he refused to join their resistance against Assyria (2 Kings 16, and Isaiah 7). Ahaz sent gold and silver to the Assyrians with a request for help. The Assyrians defeated Israel and Damascus. Perhaps thinking the Assyrian god was more powerful than the Lord, Ahaz then had a copy of a pagan altar built at the Jerusalem Temple.

In 721, God used the Assyrian Empire to bring an end to the Kingdom of Israel, for their idolatry and their exploitation of the poor, the widow and the orphan by their leaders. In about 700 the Assyrians were at the gates of Jerusalem, but they return to Assyria, Hezekiah, with a miracle from the Lord, successfully defended Jerusalem.

About 100 years later, Judah again expected the Lord to intervene on their behalf, having failed to learn from the example of Samara and the Kingdom of Israel. Nor did they learn from the prophets; from Amos first, “you that turn justice upside down…because you levy taxes on the poor...you who persecute the guiltless…They are told to have evil and love good; enthrone justice in the courts.” And similar warnings from Micah, Hosea, Isaiah and finally Jeremiah about Jerusalem, “Can you find any many who acts justly, who seeks the truth: (Jer. 5:1, NEB) and “For all, high and low, are out for ill-gotten gain, Jer. 6:13, NEB). Perhaps, the prophet Micah summarized it best when he told Israel that what God wanted from them was ... “To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8, NIV).

Thus the Babylonians destroyed, in 587, Jerusalem, the Temple, that holy place where God’s name dwelt, and the holy city of Jerusalem. The Kingdom of Judah under Davidic rulers came to an end.

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With their crude and rude speech that belongs in bat-caves.

Especially when listeners are no more than willing slaves,

Although there are like-minded linguists acting as knaves, While dignified and graceful language deserves better raves,

Notably; nasty words are like a dirty path that nobody paves.

To be a verbally wise speaker is what every person craves.

When it is better to be known as honest, before filling graves,

For life is tough and only the tested and strong ever braves,

The road that is usly facing close shaves, Enduring to the end and praising the Holy Lord who saves.

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