Neighbor Link News APRIL 2013

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It can be a challenge providing regular nutrition and daily contact for the senior citizens and homebound residents of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. Fortunately one group has been rising to meet this challenge for forty years. North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels (MOW), an inde-pendent Meals on Wheels program, has been delivering meals and hope since 1973. Since then the organi-zation, which is made up mostly of volunteers, has delivered over 1.2 million hot, nutritious, cost effective mid-day meals to frail, disabled, and homebound persons living in the Twin Cities. The meals, which are provided without regard to age, race, sex or re-ligion, help promote healthy lifestyle choices, support daily well-being, and enable independent living for as long

as safely possible.I met with Joy Welch, the coordina-

tor, and Susan Hittle, president of the Board of Directors, who informed me that their group is part of the Twin Cit-ies Community Outreach, an umbrella organization that also includes the North Tonawanda Interchurch Food Pantry and Interchurch Clothes Clos-et, all of which are housed in the same building. The group currently services

about 130-135 clients on nine routes, with a waiting list for more. It takes about 150 volunteers to fill these needs. Each day there are usually five volunteers working in the kitchen and another eighteen people delivering the meals (two per car). They have also had a relationship with BOCES and the high school for the last twenty years or so, where classes of develop-mentally disabled students help in the kitchen and storeroom, and partici-pate as part of a social experience.

The group started at St. Mark Lu-theran Church and moved to its present location in 1992, which was previously a skating rink where the Buffalo Sabres practiced. Extensive renovations were needed to bring the facility to its current condition. The agency does not receive any govern-

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Platform – is this the best fi ve cups of coffee ever?

When I read book reviews, I can be skeptical of those that insist a book is “unmissable”. I have a backlog of ebooks and paper publications waiting to be read, and need rather strong evidence that a new book actually offers worthwhile insights that repay my investment of time and money.

On the strength of other people’s experience, I’ve already blogged twice about Michael Hyatt’s new book Platform.

Now I’ve read it, I can tell you everything they said is true. This really is the best book available on using social media to communicate your message.

Who is it for?If you are a non-profit, mission agency,

advocacy campaigner, church, Christian ministry or resources supplier, or an individual wanting to leverage social media for evangelism or discipleship, this book provides the road map. Hyatt doesn’t tell you what to say – that of course is down to you. (And, I strongly recommend, you use a lot of storytelling, personal openness and interactivity. Social media doesn’t network itself – it needs a real person in the ongoing conversation.) But he explains how to say it in simple practical achievable steps, within an integrated raft of best practices drawn from his years of experience as a blogger, communicator and Christian publisher.

Not every part of the book will apply to every situation or culture. And although Hyatt does give some advice on business selling, this is not the thrust of the book. It is about how to communicate a message.

From my lookout point over the Christian web, I frequently see ministries that are losing out badly because they do not understand the nature of digital communication or social networking, and so are unable to use them effectively. ✢

ment funding and relies on meal fees, grants, community support and fundraisers to continue operating.

Susan commented that a family history of helping and community service brought her to Meals on Wheels, where she initially began as a volunteer, and moved later to the Board. She considers this a labor of love and refers to her work as heart equity. Volunteers come here because they see a need and want to help. Many build friendships with each other and their cli-ents that last a very long time, with some going back to the client’s house just to chat after their de-liveries are completed.

This seemingly simple gesture of a daily meal delivery can have quite an impact, according to

Joy. For some clients it is the only daily contact they have. Some volun-teers have arrived in time to help during a difficult situation. But she has also seen many clients that have not only started to gain weight but also had their outlook on life improved by this heart-felt outreach. Volunteers will notify the office if someone doesn’t answer the door and Joy will fol-low-up from there.

This MOW groups provides a meal appro-

priate to the season and holiday, and tries to use fresh food products. Birthday cakes are pro-vided whenever possi-ble. Sometimes schools, scout troops, or other lo-cal groups will also do-nate hand-made cards, favors or small items that can be included with the meal to help cheer up the clients. This outreach helps children learn to help others in their com-munity.

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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: REVIEWOrganize and value your assets. Prepare a Statement of Net Worth and

prioritize your goals.

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project a budget for future needs. This is the stage when you will start to build your picture of tomorrow.

Step three: ANALYZEUnderstand 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: REBUILDNow 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.

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NT Meals On Wheels Continued from page 2

Contact Ava Sammarco (716) [email protected]

for more information

Meets third Thursday of the month St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church2368 Eggert Road Tonawanda, NY 14150

www.ncf-jcn.org

Meets fourth Tuesday of the month McAuley-Seton Residence — 1503 Military Road

Kenmore, NY 14217

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and the acceptance of the Niagara County Health Department. Meals are delivered between 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday-Friday, 52 weeks a year, ex-cluding national holidays. Each client receives one or two meals per day, with each meal providing at least one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allow-ance for adults. There are a variety of menus, spe-cially selected by professional dietitians to help the client maintain good nutrition and avoid unhealthful ingredients. The meals are generally low in fat and prepared with little or no salt added. Food is deliv-ered hot and ready to eat in fiberboard containers.

The North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels family plans to continue living up to its mission of contrib-uting to the overall well-being of seniors by provid-ing regular nutrition and daily contact with a caring volunteer. They live by the motto that when a meal is delivered, in walks hope.

Those looking to help are asked to consider volun-teering. Volunteers are always needed as drivers and servers, especially in the winter months. The group also appreciates any financial donations, which are always put to good use.

To strengthen community relationships, the group participates in community events and parades and is willing to come and speak to any civic, school or church organizations. Upcoming in May is NT Meals on Wheels month, which will be observed

with events to promote the organization and fun-draising activities such as a Jar campaign and ga-rage sale. The organization is also looking forward to its hot dog sale at WalMart in June, the Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 at Old Man River Restaurant, and running a parking concession at the Canal Fest. ✢



ANGLICANSt. Bartholomew’s

Pro-Anglican ChurchChrist-Centered; Bible

Believing2368 Eggert Rd, TOT

(716) 831-1777 www.stbartston.org

Rev. Fr. Arthur W. Ward JrService Schedule9/11/12-6/16/13:

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, WILSunday: 11:00 a.m.

ALLIANCE CHURCHESKenmore Alliance

175 Bonnet Ave., TOTwww.kenmorealliance.com

Pastor Jon SchuerholzSAT: 6:00 p.m.,

Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (also Sunday School)

11:30 a.m.Wednesday:

6:30 Prayer MeetingThursday: 6:15 p.m. AWANA

Children’s Program

Lockport Alliance Church555 Davison Rd ., LKPT

(716) 433-3571www.lockportalliance.org

Pastor Kevin RobbinsSunday: 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.

Life Hour: 10:15 a.m.

Niagara Alliance Church7041 Witmer Road

N. Tonawanda, NY 14120716-731-5689

www.niagaraalliance.comSunday: 9:30 a.m. Life Hour

(Sunday School)Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Worship ServiceWednesday: 7-8 p.m.

Prayer Meeting

APOSTOLICNew Apostolic

4229 Delaware, TOTSunday: 10:30 a.m.Wednesday: 8 p.m.

New Life In Christ Ministries285 Walnut Rd., LKPT

Sunday: 11:00

ASSEMBLIES OF GODLewiston 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

[email protected] Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Praise & Prayer

New Covenant

345 McConkey Dr., TONwww.nctag.org

Pastor Dan HamlinSunday: 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.

First Assembly of God

9750 Niagara Falls Blvd., NFwww.niagarafallsfirst.orgRev. James Armpriester

(716) 297-7794Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 p.m.

Youth Service

BAPTIST CHURCHESAmherst Baptist Church

100 Willow Ridge Drive, AMHSunday: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship,

9:45 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service

Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Antioch BibleBaptist 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 GarrowSunday: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School & Coffee Hour 9:45 a.m.

Bethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Road

Getzville, NY 14068(716)688-8668

www.bethel-nab.orgRev. Kevin L. Wright

Sun 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Brighton Community Church

(American Baptist)1225 Brighton Road at

Parkhurst, TOTSun: 10:30 a.m.

Calvary New Covenant78 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. WSwww.centerroadbaptistchurch.

comRev. William Livermore

(716) 675-6545Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church

765 Niagara Falls Blvd., AMHSunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist

530 Meadow Drive, NTSchool: 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

First Baptist Church511 Union Rd., WS

(716) 674-1816Sunday: 10:15 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.


First Baptist Church of Clarence

10790 Hunt’s Corner Rd.Clarence

(716) 741-3432Rev. 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.comPastor Dave McBeathSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Jesus and Me

First Baptist Church

of Newfane6047 East St. Newfane

(716) 778-9216Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church

of Wilson251 Chestnut St., WILS

(716) 751-6988www.firstbaptistofwilson.com

Pastor Stephen HaySunday: 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 Baptist2525 Eggert Rd, TOTPastor Jon Longwell

(716) 836-1525Sunday: 10:30 a.m.


Harris Hill Baptist Church5071 Harris Hill Road, WILM

(716) 689-3199www.harrishillbaptistchurch.

orgSunday 11:00 a.m. Morning WorshipSunday: 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 Church8819 Munson Ave., NF

(716) 283-5328Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting

Lighthouse Baptist

383 Wheatfield St., NTwww.lighthousebaptistnt.com

Pastor David CostantinoSunday: 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., COTSunday: 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.orgSunday: 9:00 a.m.

Bible SchoolSunday: 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service

Tonawanda Baptist3200 Elmwood Ave., TOT

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Sunday Bible study: 9:30 a.m.

United Baptist-Christian

Church4800 Creek Rd., LEW

(716) 754-4473www.ubcclewiston.org

Pastor Bette BondSunday: 10:00 & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Whitehaven Road

Baptist Church1290 Whitehaven Rd., GI

(716) 773-1004www.Wrbc.Org

Pastor Abram DuekSunday: 9:15 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.

Youngstown United Baptist—

Christian Church230 Lockport St., YNST, NY

417-0021 • Pastor Denny WebbSunday 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.

CHRISTIANAmherst Alliance Church

3915 Millersport Hwy, AMH(716) 689-9832

amherstalliancechurch.orgPastor John Bock

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Amherst Church of Christ8285 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 Temple36 Locust St. (716) 433-8484

Sunday: 11:30 a.m.Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Faith Tabernacle Church5676 Beattie Ave , LKPT

(716) 434-5451www.faithtablockport.com

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Grace Bible Church6023 Dutton Place

NewfaneWedS: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.(716) 778-9081

ww.gbcnewfane.comPastor Tom Martin

Hartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport

(716) 772-6115www.hartlandbible.com

Pastor Jon GoodwinSunday: 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) 778-5904Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Lockport Christian Church

5845 Locust Street Ext., LKPT(716) 478-0500

www.lockportcc.orgSunday: 10:00 a.m.

Places of Worship



Niagara Frontier Bible Church

5287 Bronson Dr.,Lewiston, NY

(716) 297-8783Pastor Tom Broderick

www.niagarafrontierbible.comSunday 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 Army50 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.comPastor Jerry Gillis

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.

The Chapel at Lockport1 East Ave. (716) 250-5004

www.thechapel.comSunday: 10:00 a.m. at the

Palace Theater

United Baptist-Christian Church

4800 Creek Rd., LEW(716) 754-4473

www.ubcclewiston.orgPastor 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.comPastor Ron Friedersdorf

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Wheatfield Community

ChurchMeadowbrook 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: [email protected]. Jim Girling

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Payne Ave. Christian Church1459 Payne Ave., NT

(716) 260-1217www.payneavenue.org

Rev. Jerry McGloneSunday: 10:00 a.m.

Weekly Coffee hour: 9 a.m.Adult and Children’s Sunday

School: 11:15 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRISTLaSalle 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 ChristDelaware & 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 GODYotvata 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

Amherst Sonrise Church of the Nazarene

849 North French Road, AMH(716) 689-9832

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

CONGREGATIONALCambria Congregational

Church4045 Lower Mountain Rd.

CAM 716-434-4205Pastor Todd BlackleySunday: 10:00 a.m.

EPISCOPALCalvary Episcopal Church

20 Milton Street, WILSaturday: 4:00 p.m. Holy

Eucharist - Contemp. MusicSunday: 7:45 a.m.

Holy Eucharist - Spoken Sunday: 9:00 a.m. — Family11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist —

Choral (1st Sun, ea. mo. is Rite I)

Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist -SpokenThursday: 12 p.m. Holy

Eucharist w/prayers for healingChildren’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, Rectorwww.calvaryepiscopal.net

Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., LKPT

(716) 433-9229www.christlkpt.org

Rev. Thomas J. MitchellSunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.

Church of the Advent54 Delaware Rd, KEN

Rev. Terry W. Bullwww.adventkenmore.org

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church100 Genesee St., LKPT

(716) 433-2878www.gracelkpt.org

Rev. Cannon Carolyn LumbardSunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.

St John’s Episcopal Church431 Lake St., WILS

(716) 751-6109www.stjohnswilson.com

Rev’d Dr. Judith LeeSunday: 9:00 a.m.

Thursday: 11:00 a.m.

St John’s Episcopal Church- Youngstown

110 Chestnut St., YNGwww.stjohnsyoungstown.org

Rev. Ellen L. BrauzaSunday: 8:00 a.m.;10:00 a.m.

St Martin-Fields Episcopal

2587 Baseline Rd., GIwww.stmartinsgi.org

(716) 773-3335Rev’d Earle King

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 p.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

St. Mark’s EpiscopalPayne & 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.comRev. 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 Church4275 Harris Hill Road, WIL

(716) 689-3199www.stpaulsharrishill.org

Rev. CE PigerSun: 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.orgRev. 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.

LUTHERANAbiding Savior

1534 Ruie Rd, NT(716) 693-0180SAT: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday: 9:15 a.m.Christian Education

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. — Worship

Amherst Lutheran Church5125 Main Street, WIL

(716) 632-4185amherstlutheranchurch.org

Saturday: 5:00 p.m.Live Jazz WorshipSunday: 10:00 a.m.Traditional Worship

Augustana Lutheran3141 Eggert Dr., TOT

(716) 832-5720www.augustana.bfn.orgPastor Troy MulvaineSunday: 10:30 a.m.


Calvary Lutheran Church575 Ayer Road, AMH

(716) 835-7567www.lutheranrose.org

Rev. Karl SchmidtSunday: 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 ServiceSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Festival ServiceSunday 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) 778-7981Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church2730 Transit Rd., NEW

(716) 751-0310Rev. Clarence Elliott

First English Lutheran Church

185 Locust S, LKPT(716) 433-6161

Rev. Flavia SkilbredSaturday: 5:30 p.m.Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

First Trinity

1570 Niagara Falls Blvd, TOT(716) 835-2220

www.firsttrinity.comRev. Charles WhitedSaturday: 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 Shepherd2669 Sheridan Dr. TOT

Sunday: 10:15Sunday School & Bible Study:

9:15 a.m.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church6630 Luther St., NF

(716) 731-3030SAT: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran107 Scott St, COTSaturday: 5 p.m.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

7147 Ridge Rd., LKPTRev. Kenneth Craig

(716) 434-0521Sunday: 10:45 a.m.


Messiah Lutheran Church915 Oneida St., LEW

(716) 754-4944Rev. Thomas Mason

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church

6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd. LKPT (716) 434-8500

Rev. James ZangSunday: 8:30 a.m.- Traditional

Worship: 10:30 a.m.— Blended Worship

Holy Communion weeks 1 & 3rd Weeks

Places of Worship


Pilgrim LutheranChapel & Delaware Rd, KEN

(716) 875-5485pilgrimkenmorelcms.org

Rev. Ben EderSunday: 10 a.m.

Redeemer Lutheran

Falconer at Thompson, NT(716) 692-5734www.rlcnt.com

Pastor David BeutelSunday: 10:30 a.m.

St James Evangelical

Lutheran Church2437 Niagara Rd

Niagara Falls, NY 14304(716) 731-4057

www.stjamesberg.orgPastor Jeff Milsten

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

St. John Evangelical6950 Ward Rd, NT

(716) 693-9677Sunday: 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

Lutheran3512 Clinton St. WS

(716) 668-2152www.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 ChurchSunday Worship

6540 Main Street, WILSunday: 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship

St. Mark’s Evangelical576 Delaware Rd, KEN

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

St. Mark’s Lutheran1135 Oliver St, NT

(716) 693-3715www.stmarknt.org

Rev. Patrick McKenzieSAT: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.Sundau Education Hour:

10:10 a.m.

St. Martin Lutheran322 Old Falls Blvd, NT

(716) 693-4415Rev. 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.orgRev. Timothy Madsen

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran453 Old Falls Blvd, NT

(716) 692-3255www.stpaulnt.comRe. 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 HaeferSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Bible study: 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

St. Peter’s Evangelical

Lutheran Church6167 Walmore Rd., SAN

(716) 731-4422Pastor Bruce M. Gamache’

www.stpeterslcmc-sanbornny.org

Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

St. Timothy Lutheran

Church1453 Staley Rd., GI

(716) 773-4400www.sttimothygrandisland.org

Rev. Dean Hunneshagen

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

8760 Transit Road,EAST AMH

(716) 688-9245www.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. BauchSunday: 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 Church3445 Sheridan Drive, EGG

(716) 836-4868Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran146 Reserve Rd. WS

(716) 674-5353www.trinity-lutheranchurch.

comRev. Ronald Habedank

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church447 Central Ave., GAS

(716) 772-2277

METHODISTBethany United Methodist

177 Cornwall Ave, TOT(716) 836-8722

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Bible Fellowship Church1136 Baseline Rd., GI

(716) 773-3748www.Bfcgi.Org

Pastor Calvin VanderMey

Clinton St. United Methodist50 N Adam. St., COT

(716) 433-6227Pastor 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. EngelsSunday: 9:30 a.m.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

75 East Ave. LKPT(716) 433-2838

www. lockportemmanuelumc.org

Rev. Duane PrisetSunday: 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 ColeSunday Worship Service:

11 a.m.Children’s Sunday School:

11:15 a.m.Thursday: Adult Bible Study:

7 p.m.

First United Methodist- North Tonawanda

65 Main St, NT(716) 694-2456

Rev. Greg CrispellSunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. First United

Methodist Church- LaSalle8210 Buffalo Ave., NF

(716) 283-3370Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Harris Hill United Methodist

Church8495 Main St., WILM

(716) 632-4688.www.harrishillumc.org

Rev. Katie ZettleSun: 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) 772-2376Pastor 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 Methodist1907 Center Rd., WS

(716) 674-3030Sunday: 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 SmithSunday Service 11:00 a.m.

New Hope United Methodist

Church2846 Seneca St., WS

(716) 825-8745Rev. Renee T EngelsSunday: 11:00 a.m.

North Ridge United Methodist Church

3930 North Ridge RoadLockport, NY 14094

(716) 433-4105www.nridgeumc.org

Rev. Matthew Worley

Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Open Bible ChurchFree Methodist

4143 Beach Ridge Rd, NTSunday: 8:30 a.m.; 9:45 a.m.

Pendleton Center United

Methodist6864 Campbell Blvd, NT

(716) 625-8306www.pendletoncenter.org

Pastor Tom KraftSAT: 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

Methodist5721 Creek Rd, NTSunday: 10:55 a.m.


Quaker Rd. United Methodist2800 Quaker Rd., GAS

(716) 772-7457Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Ransomville Free Methodist3924 Ransomville Rd. RAN

(716) 791-3855www.rfmconnect.orgPastor Bill Lowery, Jr.

SAT: 5:07 p.m.Sun: 10:00 a.m.Sunday: 9:00 —

Kids Jam. & Adult Fusion

Ransomville United Methodist

2573 Yngst-Lkpt Rd., RAN(716) 791-4978

www.ransomvilleumc.orgRev. Matthew Worley

Sunday: 9:15 a.m.


Places of Worship



St. James United Methodist4661 Porter RoadNiagara Falls, NY

(716) 297-6421www.stjamesniagara.org

Pastor: Rev. Daryl Bennett

Tonawanda United Methodist221 Morgan St, COTSunday: 11:00 a.m.

Tonawanda Free Methodist207 Grove St, COT

(716) 693-1199 • www.tfmc.infoPastor 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., GIwww.gitumc.orgRev. Larry Baird

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.

Warrens Corners Methodist Church

5293 Stone Rd. LKPT(716) 434-7385

Rev. Carl ChamberlainSunday: 11:00 a.m.

Williamsville United

Methodist5681 Main Street, WIL

(716) 634-4800www.williamsvilleumc.org

Rev. Rich NealSunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m

.ORTHODOX

St.Theodore Orthodox Church

96 Los Robles Street, WILSaturday: 5:00 p.m. — VigilSunday: 9:30 a.m. — Sunday

Divine Liturgy

PENTECOSTALNew Life Center United

Pentecostal80 Luksin Dr, COT

(716) 694-0071Sunday: 10 a.m., 6:30 p.m.


Harbor Lights Fellowship1821 Grand Island Blvd., GI

(716) 773-7900www.harborlightsfellowship.org

Pastor Gerard Haberstrow

Saturday: 7:00 p.m.Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Zion Dominion Church

of God895 North Forest Road, WIL

(716) 250-7040www.ziondominion.org

Pastor Roderick HenningsSunday Protocol of WorshipMorning Manna - 8:30 a.m.

Legacy Leadership Institute — 9:40 a.m.

Celebration Service —11:00 a.m.

Latter Rain — 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIANAmherst Presbyterian

Church151 South Youngs Road, AMH

(716) 633-4656www.amherstpreschurch.org

Rev. David A. SmithSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Bible Presbyterian Church

1650 Love Rd., GI(716) 773-7303

www.Biblepres.OrgPastor Kevin Backus, Ph.D.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. — Morning Worship & Junior Church

6:00 p.m. — Evening Worship9:30 a.m. — Sunday School

(All Ages)

Curtis Park Presbyterian748 Woodland Drive, TOT

(716) 834-3534Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Deerhurst Presbyterian

257 Deerhurst Park Blvd, TOT (716) 875-1962

www.deerhurstchurch.orgRev. Steven E. Jelensperger

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Faith United Presbyterian3150 Elmwood Ave, KEN

(716) 875-9550Sunday: 10:30 a.m.


First Presbyterian Church — Lewiston

505 Cayuga Dr. LEWLewiston, NY 14092

(716) 754-4945www.firstpreslewiston.org

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church Lockport

21 Church St., LKPT(716) 433-5905

www.lockport1stpres.orgRev. 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.orgPastor 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.OrgRev. Carla Marie Kline

Second Presbyterian Church

71 Van Buren St., LKPT(716) 434-2105

Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Wrights CornerPresbyterian Church

6515 Ridge Rd.(716) 434-7752

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Kenmore Presbyterian2771 Delaware Ave, KEN

(716) 875-7600www.kenpres.org

Rev. Howard BoswellSunday: 10:00 a.m., 6:00

p.m.— Youth Service

Knox Presbyterian2595 Elmwood Ave, KEN

(716) 873-2423www.knoxchurchbuffalo.comRev. Matthew T. Haberman

Saturday: 6:30 p.m.Contemporay

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.— Discipleship

11:00 a.m. — BlendedNorth Presbyterian168 Payne Ave, NT

(716) 693-7030Sun: 11 a.m.


Third Presbyterian110 Felton St., NTSunday: 10:45 a.m.

North Presbyterian Church300 North Forest Road, WIL

(716) 632-1330www.northchurchwilliamsville.

orgRev. 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 Nativity1530 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 UCC45 Dalton Dr, KEN

(716) 835-4120Sunday: 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. serviceCoffee hour reception

following service each week

Lockport United Church of Christ

98 East Ave., LKPT(716) 433-2545

Rev. Stephen HallSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Salem UCC

144 Morgan St at Main St. COT (716) 692-3429Sunday: 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 UCC1208 Oliver St., NT

(716) 693-0749www.stpetersnt.org

Rev. Linda Harle-MouldSunday: 10:30 a.m.


St. Peter’s United Church of Christ

1475 Orchard Park Rd., WS(716) 674-1233

www.st-petersucc.orgRev. 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.comSunday: 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.

OTHERSBethesda Full Gospel

TabernacleDelaware and Broad, COT

(716) 693-6990www.bethesdafullgospel.org

Pastor Sam Ciffa

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.—

Bible StudyFriday: (1st and 3rd Friday):

7:00 p.m.

Calvary Bible Church445 Delaware, COT

(716) 692-6450Sunday: 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

Fellowship of God’s Word116 Broad St, COTSunday: 10:30 a.m.

The Fair Havens Church

7337 Ward Rd, NT(716) 693-9204

Pastor Patricia MacKinnonSunday: 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 CenterServices held in: Knox

Gymnasium2595 Elmwood Ave. TOTwww.oasisoutreach.com

Sunday: 4:00 p.m.

Salvation Army- LaSalle7018 Buffalo Ave., NF

(716) 283-7697Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

Salvation Army- Tonawanda

46 Broad St, COTSunday: 11:00 a.m.

Salvation Meeting: 7:00 p.m.

True Word Anointed Ministry of Jesus Christ

600 Oliver St., NTSunday: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:00 a.m.Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. —

Bible Study

Vanguard Christian Church75 17th Avenue, NT

(716) 694-7816Pastor Alan Valentine

Sunday: 11 a.m.Friday: 6:30 p.m. —

Youth Service

Places of Worship


RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, April 4th 9:00am - 2:00pmTrinity Lutheran Church146 Reserve Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 (430-6468)Trinity Senior High Youth Group fundraiser CHRISTIAN MAGICIANSUNDAY, APRIL 4th 7:00pm-9:00pmNiagara Presbyterian Church3712 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14305Sheldon Rhodes with Jest Kidding Ministry from Michigan, will share his magic, stories, and humor.A “share a dish” dinner will take place at 6pm, just bring a dish to share if you come for dinner. FREE will offering

INDOOR FLEA MARKETSATURDAY, APRIL 20th 8:00am-2:00pmTuscarara Inn128 Walnut St. Lockport, NY14094Cost of entry is $1.00 or a jar of peanut butter/jelly for local food pantries. One mans trash is another mans treasure. We will also have some local vendors in attendance.

28th ANNUAL AWARENESS BANQUETSonRays Ministries, Inc.Friday, April 26th, 2013 6:00pm-9:00pm Samuel’s Grande Manor 8750 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 (716-694-8634) Celebrating 30 Years of Ministry! Call for Reservations: 716-694-8634 or 716-564-1903 Reservation Deadline: April 16th, 2013 Tickets $25 per person Featuring a Live Auction For: Hand Crafted Walnut Queen-Sized Bed Vintage Queen-Size Quilt Golf Weekend at Holiday Valley Weekend Cottage Retreat at Van Buren Point Gift Baskets will be Available for Purchase Before and After the Banquet. Returning, By Popular Demand: The Cookie Bouquet

CHIAVETTA’S CHICKEN BBQ SATURDAY, MAY 4th 3:30pm - 7:00pm

Clarence Center United Methodist Church9750 Clarence Center Rd., Clarence Center, NY 14032Clarence 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 741-2410, or visit www.thewayonline.net. Cost is $9.00

FREE BREAKFASTEVERY FIRST SUNDAY 9:00amHeartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport (772-6115)Discipleship Hour is at 11:15am

Coffee CaféEVERY SUNDAY 9:45-10:30AMAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., Amherst (689-9832)Join us for fellowship, coffee and donuts before our Sunday service. Everybody welcome!

Youth FellowshipEVERY SUNDAY 6:00-7:30pmKenmore Presbyterian 295 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore (875-7600)

New Young Adult Bible StudyEVERY SUNDAY 7:30-9:00pmNorth Presbyterian Church300 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 7:30-9pm at Peter & Tara Martin’s home in Eggertsville. Questions? Email Tara at [email protected].

YOUTH GROUPSECOND & FOURTH SUNDAYS 6:00 - 8:00pmCovenant United Church of Christ4449 Main Street, Gasport, NYGasport Youth Group meets on the 2nd and 4th

KENMOREHOUSING AUTHORITY657 Colvin Blvd., Kenmore, NY 14217

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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 HealingEVERY THIRD SUNDAY 8:00am & 10:00amChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport (433-9229)

Prayer & Bible StudyEVERY MONDAY 10:01 AMChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport (433-9229)

Youth Group MeetingsEVERY MONDAY 6:00pmMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500)(Any student grades 7-12 are welcome!). Mondays 6:00pm beginning September 12th

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

Biker ChurchEVERY 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 HOUREVERY TUESDAY 10:00amPathways Bookstore Lincoln Rd. Lockport (434-8500)Join the people from Mt Olive church at Pathways Bookstore (Lincoln Rd. Lockport) ALL welcome!

VintageEVERY TUESDAY 8:00PMThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 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 CircleEVERY THIRD TUESDAY 1:00pmFirst Presbyterian Church21 Church St., Lockport (433-5905)Ruth Circle is a group of golden age women who meet for study and companionship.

Classic Guitar with Mir AliTUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 2:00 - 8:00pmCalvary Episcopal Church

20 Milton St., Williamsville (633-7800)

GENERATION NeXtFIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYSt. Bartholomew’s Pro-Anglican ChurchChrist Centered; Bible Believing2368 Eggert Road Town of Tonawanda NY(716) 831-1777 ext. 15www.stbartston.orgGeneration 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.


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www.generationnextyg.comJuniors meet from 7:00pm till 8:30pmSeniors meet from 6:30pm till 8:30pm

FAMILY NIGHTEVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30-6:45pmAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., AMH (689-9832)EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:00-7:00pmKing’s Kids Club –Ages 3 years to 5TH gradeEmmanuel United Methodist Church75 East Avenue, Lockport (433-2838)Focuses on the teachings of Bible stories: Inter-active lessons, crafts, fun activities and snacks.

MOVIEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:15-9:00pm The Chapel at Crosspoint500 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 PROGRAMEVERY MONDAY 6:30pm – 8:30pmBethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Rd. Getzville (688-8668)www.bethel-nab.orgThe ages are 4 years to grade 5. The time is 6:30-8:00pm. The kids enjoy a time of singing, crafts, snacks, games & a Bible story each night.

US TOO- Cancer Support GroupFIRST TUESDAY 7:00-9:00pmthe 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 716-834-9200 ext. 5169 or our hotline at 743-7595.

Jesus & Me (JAM) - Children’s OutreachEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pmFirst Baptist Church140 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 StudiesEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pmAmherst Baptist Church100 Willow Ridge Dr., Amherst (691-9456)AWANA Children’s ProgramEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pmAmherst Baptist Church100 Willow Ridge Dr., Amherst (691-9456)

Mid-Week Prayer ServiceEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30–7:30pmLockport Alliance Church555 Davison Rd., Lockport (433-3571)

Youth GroupEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00 pmCalvary Baptist Church405 Lincoln Ave., Lockport (434-2251)Cubby Bears (peewee club) ages 2-KPatch Club (Grades 1-6)CBC Teens (Grades 7+)

Zang’s Gang Bible StudyEVERY WEDNESDAY 7:00pmMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500)Zang’s Gang Bible Study,

FAMILY NIGHTEVERY WEDNESDAYRidgewood Bible Church7073 Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-5774)AWANA Boys Brigade

Ignite (Jr. High) Fusion(Sr. High) Bible Study

Tea and SharingEVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY 10:30amChrist Episcopal Church7145 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 dinnerEVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY (Sept- May) 4:30-6:30pmNew Covenant345 McConkey Dr. Town of Tonawanda (877-9882)www.nctag.orgHelp support our food pantry! $7.00 adult & 3.50 child 4-12

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WEEKLY BIBLE STUDYEvery Thursday 11:00am - NOONPayne Avenue Christian Church 1451 Payne Ave. North TonawandaCome join us in our weekly Bible Study, every Thursday from 11am to noon and please feel free to bring a lunch.

Bible StudyEVERY THURSDAY NOON Clinton Street United Methodist Church50 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 5:30pmRandall Baptist Church6301 Main St. Williamsville (634-9800)Pizza Dinner - $3 adults, $1 kids (reservations required)

AWANA Children’s Program EVERY THURSDAY 6:15pmKenmore Alliance Church 175 Bonnet Ave. Kenmore (876-5570) AWANA Children’s Program AWANA Kids ClubEVERY THURSDAY 6:30–8:15pmVictory Christian Church6886 S Transit Rd., Lockport (625-9300)All kids are welcome! Join us for Games, Fun, and Biblical teachings

MOSAIC- Singles MinistryEVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 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 CareEVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 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 ONEEVERY THURSDAY 6:30pmMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 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 ThursdaysEVERY THIRD THURSDAY 11:30amChrist Episcopal Church7145 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 9:00amZion Dominion Church of God895 N Forest Rd., Williamsville (250-7040)Listen to our radio broadcast, every Friday at 9:00am on WUFO 1080AM

Prayer MeetingEVERY FRIDAY 10:00amMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500)

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Golden EaglesEVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTHThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 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 light-hearted atmosphere, enabling everyone to become acquainted. For more information, contact Skip Hartman at 716-631-2636 x204.


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VENDOR/CRAFT SHOW SATURDAYS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00am - 2:00pmGrace Lutheran Church

375 Payne Ave (corner of Robinson)North Tonawanda, NY 14120Vendor/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

Women in the World Bible StudyEVERY SATURDAY 9:30amMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500)

CLOTHING CO-OPFIRST SATURDAY 9:00am - NOONKenmore Alliance Church175 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: [email protected]. 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!WARREN’S

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In the deep of winter, it can seem like May will never arrive. Like waiting for spring, we sometimes feel so permanently fixed in life’s problems that we lose hope, and question God’s purpose in it all. Even believers can begin to feel weary, depressed and anxious. The Bible never guarantees a life free from suffering. But the Lord does promise to limit it. The dark moments of our life last only as long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose.The way we respond can determine how long and wide that road will be. Turning to the bible for encouragement is good place to begin. Often times we rely on people who may have good intentions, but we end up getting caught up unproductive “venting” such as gossip, bashing and complaining. Nowhere in the bible do we see God bless circumstances as these. There are healthier productive ways to discuss our problems by keeping the focus of our conversation on how “we” feel and not a nother person’s flaws. This allows us vent our feelings without displeasing God. A good counselor can provide effective listening in a non- judgmental way. Often in difficult times, I turn to the story of Joseph found in the book of Genesis. Here we see Joseph, the son of Jacob, certainly experienced a great deal of suffering. As his father’s favorite, he was

hated by his ten older brothers. Although they wanted to kill Joseph, they instead sold him into slavery. As a captive, Joseph was taken to Egypt where he excelled in running Potiphar’s household. However, the man’s wife tried to seduce Joseph. And when he refused her advances, she accused him of raping her, and he was thrown in prison. While in jail, he interpreted dream and predicted that Pharaoh’s butler would be restored to his former position. The man, unfortunately, forgot to help free Joseph once he returned to royal service. Only when Pharaoh had a mysterious dream did the butler remember the young Hebrew’s amazing ability. How did God use suffering in Joseph’s life? Through suffering, the Lord prepared him to serve as

Prime Minister of that nation. Ultimately, his suffering equipped him with the skills he needed to save his family from famine. Like Joseph, we all experience suffering at times. Take heart, May will come, and if we respond correctly, we will be blessed. Read the bible, talk to emotionally healthy people, pray, obey, wait, trust, and suddenly you will realize that May has arrived. Samaritan Counseling Center is a place where you can find counselors, spiritual mentors and ministers of the church available for help and support. When you want the presence of a knowledgeable, caring professional, a Samaritan counselor

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“It’s a long white road for the weary; But it rolls through the heart of the May.”– Alfred Noyes

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412 Center Rd.West Seneca, NY 14224

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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 HavensWee Havens

Preschool3 & 4 yr olds

7337 Ward Road N. Tonawanda, NY

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Happy Times Pre-school

18 months to 12 years21 Church Street

Lockport, NY 14094(716) 433-4987

First Trinity Lutheran Church

First Trinity PreschoolPre-K, 2-4 year olds1570 Niagara Falls

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Holy GhostHoly Ghost Lutheran

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Wheatfield, NY 14304(716) 731-3030

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ABC Preschool3 & 4 year olds

3924 Ransomville RdRansomville, NY 14131

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114 Morgan StreetTonawanda NY 14150

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St. Mark’s PreschoolPre-K, Ages 3-4

1135 Oliver StreetN. Tonawanda, NY

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K-8875 Eggert Drive

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St. Paul LutheranSt. Paul Preschool

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Kingdom of Israel, 1050 -722 B.C.By Jeff Keefe

History CornerThe first King of Israel was Saul, son of Kish, of

the tribe of Benjamin. Saul reigned from about 1050 to 1007 B.C. Saul and most of his sons died bat-tling the Philistine army at Mt. Gilboa deep in Israel. Saul’s 4th son Ishboshesh was proclaimed King by Abner, commander of Saul’s army. Ishboshesh was recognized as King by most of the Israelite tribes. But Judah wanted their hero David, son of Jesse, as King; and in Hebron they proclaimed David King of Judah. David then reigned over Judah for seven years in Hebron. Perhaps in the year 1000 B.C. the tribes of Israel accepted David as King over all of Israel. David and his forces, under Joab, conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusite people. David ruled until around 970 B.C. and his son Solomon ruled as King of Israel until about 930 B.C. In addition to the LORD, Solomon worshipped the goddess Ash-toreth and a neighboring god, Milcom.

1 Kings 11 tells us it was God’s plan to split the Kingdom into two and to give it to Jeroboam. “For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee,” We assume Je-roboam got his 10 tribes of Israel. This is how it happened.

After Solomon’s death, the tribe of Judah wanted Solomon’s son Rehoboam as the next king. Repre-sentatives from the other ten tribes of Israel com-plained that Solomon treated them harshly and unfairly. When Rehoboam promised to be even harsher, the reaction of most of Israel, according to 1 Kings 12 was, “…the people answered the king, saying, “’what portion do we have in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse; to your tents,

O Israel! Now look after your own house, David!’ So Israel departed to their tents” and made Jeroboam King of Israel. So beginning about 930 B.C., and from that time on, the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah were separate nations, each with its own army, politics, taxes and government.

Jeroboam made Shechem his capital; it had im-portant historic religious significance; the patriarchs had built altars there, Joshua renewed God’s cove-nant with Israel there. A later King moved the capital to Tizra. When Omri became King of Israel he was able to conquer territory held by other nations and had the money after six years to build a new capital city, Samaria. Archaeology has noticed that other cities in the Kingdom of Israel like Hazor, Meggido and Jezreel had major building projects at about this time. It seems an age of security and prosperity be-gan during Omri’s reign, and lasted well into his son Ahab’s reign. Ahab was strong enough to send a

force of 2000 chariots and 10,000 men as part of a coalition to successfully battle the Assyrians at Qa-rqar in 853 B.C. His 2000 chariots were more than any other of his allies. It was during Ahab’s reign that God sent the prophet Elijah to the Kingdom of Israel. Ahab, like most people of his day, believed in multiple gods; the Baals and Asherah were wor-shipped in addition to the LORD, YHWH. How-ever, it was not only i dolatry that was a problem. In addition to idolatry, 8th century prophets, like Amos, Micah and Isaiah condemned Israel’s Kings and ruling class of living in palaces of ivory and us-ing their power to exploit the lower classes for their own wealth. The prophets warned that if Israel did not change their behavior they would be punished and destroyed by a foreign nation.

The Assyrian threat previously stopped by Ahab and his allies became real in the 740s-730s B.C. when Tiglath-Pileser King of Assyria and his army invaded Syria and the Kingdom of Israel, defeating them both, capturing much wealth and deporting may people to other parts of the Assyrian Empire. In 732 Hoshea became King of Israel and he paid tribute to Assyria. When, in 727 B.C., Tiglath-Pilezer died. King Hoshea and Israel stopped pay-ing tribute and began talking with Egypt to seek their support against Assyria. When the Assyrians returned in 725 B.C., they laid siege to Samaria, still the capital city of the Kingdom of Israel and after three years they conquered it, destroyed it and fur-ther deported many Israelites throughout their em-pire, thus bringing to an end the ancient Kingdom of Israel in 722/721 B.C. The Kingdom of Judah continued to exist for 125 years or so.



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