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St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in North Tonawanda will hold a “Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday, October 28 during its 10:30 a.m. service. The church will welcome all members and guests, and all types of pets under control. Whether a member of a faith community or not, everyone is invited to come with their animal companion and receive a blessing that recognizes the importance of creatures in God’s design.

During the service pets will be welcomed to the altar where they will be blessed by the church’s pastor, Rev. Linda Harle-Mould. She will offer prayers for the animal and its human family. Each pet will receive a neckerchief or a cross for its collar or cage. There will also be special treats, ranging from dog biscuits to mealworms. Last year 44 people and 11 animals attended the blessing including dogs, a cat, an owl, an armadillo and a blue-tongued skink. This year, whether they are present or not, the service will also include blessings for service animals, police and rescue animals, visiting pets and companion pets.

Pastor Linda is an animal person by nature who also works in wildlife rehabilitation at Messinger Woods Wildlife Care & Education Center (www.messingerwoods.org) and is a docent at the Buffalo Zoo. She is prepared to welcome any type of animal that needs a blessing, because animals are

part of God’s creation that are a blessing to us. As God’s servants, we have an obligation to care for his creatures and offer God’s blessings to them. She is strongly guided by the principles of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, and the Dakota wisdom which says that we are all related.

I met with Rev. Harle-Mould and two of the pets that were blessed last year, Gumper and Leo, along with their human companions, John and Sharon Stewart. Gumper is a 160 pound, four year old, Great Dane/bloodhound mix that the Stewarts adopted through Black Dog/Second Chance (www.blackdogsecondchance.org), a no-kill, 501(c)3 organization. Leo is a 90 pound greyhound who came to the Stewarts about six months ago through Buffalo Greyhound Adoption (www.b-g-a.org), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the qualities of the ex-racing greyhound and finding responsible homes for greyhounds after their racing careers. He was a race dog who ran in 72 races before moving into foster care. The Stewarts refer to Leo as a “gentle giant” because he has a great temperament as a booth dog to take to events where they can help promote awareness of the greyhound cause.

Founded in 1888, St. Peter’s looks forward to celebrating its 125th anniversary next year. Its roots are in the German immigrant community and the

German Evangelical churches. They are a faithful, gathered community that believes in the grace and love found through the risen Christ. Worship services are based on the premise of believing in the joyful presence of the Lord where laughing is encouraged.

Music is an important part of the church’s ministry and the congregation loves to sing. They will often have a Hymn Sing Sunday where the pastor sits with the congregation while Sharon presents a story and her sister, Lynette Panebianco, the church organist, plays hymns selected by the congregation. John handles audio-video duties that enhance the spirit of the worship service. Lyrics to songs are always displayed on an overhead screen, along with pictures and an occasional joke during the passing of the Peace.

St. Peter’s is made up of people who enjoy working together. They are known for their fish fries or chicken and biscuit dinners, where guests find plenty of food and fellowship. Visitors to Canal Fest look forward to their fish dinners and sandwiches, as well as the over ten thousand deep fried Oreos they served this year! In 2012 they also hosted a luau featuring guests from the United Church of Christ in Hawaii who educated guests about the history of Queen Liliuokalani. The

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In This IssueSt. Peter’s UCC, North Tonawanda Blessing of the Animals by Kathy Reandeau

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St. Peter’s United Church of Christwww.stpetersnt.org1208 Oliver Street

North Tonawanda NY 14120Rev. Linda Harle-Mould, Pastor

[email protected]

Blessing of the Animals:Sunday, October 28 @ 10:30 a.m. service

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Places of WorshipANGLICAN

St. Bartholomew’sPro-Anglican Church

Christ-Centered; Bible Believing

2368 Eggert Rd, TOT(716) 831-1777

www.stbartston.orgRev. Fr. Arthur W. Ward Jr

Summer Schedule:June 17-Sept. 2SAT: 4:30 PM

SUN: 8:00am& 10:00am Christian Ed. Pre-K to Grade 6

& Nursery 9:15am & 10:00am

WED: 9:30am

St. Steven’s Anglican Church

10 Indian Trail Road, WILSUN: 11:00am

ALLIANCE CHURCHES

Kenmore Alliance175 Bonnet Ave., TOT

www.kenmorealliance.comPastor Jon Schuerholz

SAT: 6:00pm, SUN: 8:30am,10:00am (also Sunday School),

11:30amWED: 6:30 Prayer Meeting

THUR: 6:15 AWANA Children’s Program

Lockport Alliance Church555 Davison Rd ., LKPT

(716) 433-3571www.lockportalliance.org

Pastor Kevin RobbinsSUN 9:00 & 11:15Life Hour 10:15am

Niagara Alliance Church7041 Witmer Road

N. Tonawanda, NY 14120716-731-5689

www.niagaraalliance.comSun. 9:30am Life Hour

(Sunday School)Sun. 10:30am Worship Service

Wed. 7-8pm Prayer Meeting

APOSTOLIC

New Apostolic4229 Delaware, TOT

SUN: 10:30amWED: 8pm

New Life In Christ Ministries285 Walnut Rd., LKPT

SUN: 11:00

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Lewiston Assembly of God4754 Creek Rd., LEW

(716) 754-7736www.lewistonassemblyofgod.org

SUN: 10:00WED: 7:00

Lockport Assembly of God200 Beattie Ave., LKPT

(716) [email protected]

SUN: 10:30amWED: 7:00pm Praise & Prayer

New Covenant345 McConkey Dr., TON

www.nctag.orgPastor Dan Hamlin

Sunday: 8:45am & 10:00am

First Assembly Of God9750 Niagara Falls Blvd.,

NFwww.niagarafallsfirst.orgRev. James Armpriester

(716) 297-7794SUN: 10:00amWEDS 7:00pm

FRI: 7:00pm Youth Service

BAPTIST CHURCHES

Amherst Baptist Church100 Willow Ridge Drive, AMH

SUN:9:30am Fellowship, 9:45am – Contemporary

Worship ServiceSunday School 11:00am

Antioch BibleBaptist Church

3984 Lockport Olcott Rd., LKPT

(716) 439-8101

Baptist Church Of Ransomville

Youngstown-Lockport Rd, RAN

(716) 791-4939www.

ransomvillebaptistchurch.org

Pastor Rock GarrowSUN: 11:00am

Sunday School & Coffee Hour 9:45

Bethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Road

Getzville, NY 14068(716)688-8668

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

SUN 10:00amSunday School 9:00am

Brighton Community Church(American Baptist)

1225 Brighton Road at Parkhurst, TOTSUN: 10:30am

Calvary New Covenant78 Pyle Court, TOT

SUN: 11:00am Sunday School 10:45am

WED: 7:00pm Bible Study

Center Road Baptist Church412 Center Rd. WS

www.centerroadbaptistchurch.com

Rev. William Livermore(716) 675-6545

SUN 11:00am, 6:30pmWED: 6:30pm

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church

765 Niagara Falls Blvd., AMH

SUN: 11:00am

First Baptist530 Meadow Drive, NT

School: 9:30amSUN: 11:00am & 6:00pmSunday School 9:30am

WED: 7:00pm Adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 6:45pm Kind.-5th, 6th-12th

First Baptist Church511 Union Rd., WS(716) 674-1816

SUN 10:15am, 6:00pmWEDS 7:00pm

First Baptist Church- Lockport

140 Genesee St., LKPT(716) 434-1783

www.fbclockport.comPastor Dave McBeath

SUN: 10:30 amWED: 6PM Jesus and Me

First Baptist Church Of Wilson

251 Chestnut St., WILS(716) 751-6988

www.firstbaptistofwilson.com

Pastor Stephen HaySUN: 11:00am

First Bible Baptist Church949 Lincoln Ave., LKPT

(716) 433-1611 SUN: 10:00am, 11:00amSunday School, 6:30pmWEDS 7:00pm Prayer

Meeting, 7:45pm Bible Study

Grace Baptist2525 Eggert Rd, TOTPastor Jon Longwell

(716) 836-1525SUN: 10:30am

Sunday School 9:00am

Harris Hill Baptist Church5071 Harris Hill Road, WILM

(716) 689-3199www.harrishillbaptistchurch.org

SUN 11:00am - Morning Worship

SUN: 1:15pm - Afternoon Worship

Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowship 9:45am

Kenmore Baptist10 Wardman Rd., KEN

(716) 875-6223www.kenmorebaptistchurch.org

SUN: 11:00amSunday School 10:00am

LaSalle Baptist Church8819 Munson Ave., NF

(716) 283-5328SUN: 11:00am, 6:00pm

WED: 7:00pm Prayer Meeting

Lighthouse Baptist383 Wheatfield St., NT

www.lighthousebaptistnt.comPastor David CostantinoSUN: 11:00am, 6:00pmSunday School 10:00amSUN: 7:00pm Bible Study

Open Bible Baptist72 E. Niagara St., COTSUN: 10:00am, 6:30pmSunday School 11:00am

WED: 6:30pm Prayer, 7:00pm Service

Randall Memorial Baptist Church

6301 Main Street, WIL(716) 634-9800

www.randallchurch.orgSUN: 9:00am - Bible School

SUN: 10:15am Worship Service

Tonawanda Baptist3200 Elmwood Ave., TOT

SUN: 10:30amSunday Bible study 9:30am

United Baptist Church4800 Creek Rd., LEW

(716) 754-4473www.ubcclewiston.org

Pastor Bette BondSUN: 10:0 & 11:00

Sunday School 10:45

Whitehaven Road Baptist Church

1290 Whitehaven Rd., GI(716) 773-1004www.Wrbc.Org

Pastor Abram DuekSUN: 9:15am & 11:00am

Youngstown Baptist Church230 Lockport St., Youngstown,

NY 14174 • 417-0021Pastor Denny Webb

Sunday School 9:30amWorship 10:30am

Evening Bible Study 5:30pmWed. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:30pm

Thurs. Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm

CHRISTIAN

Amherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy, AMH

(716) 689-9832amherstalliancechurch.org

Pastor John BockSUN: 10:30am

Amherst Church of Christ8285 Transit Road, AMHSUN: 10:30am & 6:00pm

Sunday Bible Study 9:30amWED: 7:00- Bible Study

Faith Emmanuel Temple36 Locust St. (716) 433-8484

SUN: 11:30amSunday School 9:30amFaith Tabernacle Church5676 Beattie Ave , LKPT


(716) 434-5451www.faithtablockport.com

SUN: 9:30am

Hartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport

(716) 772-6115www.hartlandbible.com

Pastor Jon GoodwinSUN: 11:00am

9:00am Breakfast9:45am Discipleship Hour

Lockport Christian Church5845 Locust Street Ext.,

LKPT(716) 478-0500

www.lockportcc.orgSUN: 10:00am

Niagara Frontier Bible Church

5287 Bronson Dr.,Lewiston, NY

(716) 297-8783Pastor Tom Broderick

www.niagarafrontierbible.comSunday Services

Sunday School for all ages 9AMAll Church Fellowship 10AMMorning Worship 10:25AM

Evening Worship - Bible Study on Heaven 6:30PM

WED. Prayer Meeting 6:30PM

Ridgewood Bible Church7073 Ridge Road. WS

(716) 434-5774 SUN 9:30am & 11:00am

Salvation Army50 Cottage St. LKPT10:15 Family Worship

11:00 Worship

The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Pkwy,

Getzville(716) 631-2636

www.thechapel.comPastor Jerry Gillis

SUN: 9:00am & 11:00am

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

www.thechapel.comSUN: 10:00am at the

Palace Theater

Victory Christian Church6886 S Transit Rd(716) 625-9300

www.vcclockport.comPastor Ron Friedersdorf

SUN: 9:00am • THUR: 6:30pm

Wheatfield Community ChurchMeadowbrook Square Plaza

3571 Niagara Falls Blvd.Suite 5 • Wheatfield

(716) 553-3794www.

wheatfieldcommunitychurch.org

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

Grove Street Christian

85 Grove St. TOT(716) 695-2446

email: [email protected]. Jim GirlingSUN: 10:30am

Payne Ave. Christian Church1459 Payne Ave., NT

(716) 260-1217www.payneavenue.org

Rev. Jerry McGloneSUN: 10:00am

Weekly Coffee hour 9 amAdult and Children’s Sunday

School 11:15 am

CHURCH OF CHRIST

LaSalle Church Of Christ1121 N Military Rd., NF

(716) 283-1214SUN: 11:00am, 6:00pm

WED: 7:00pm- Bible Study

Tonawanda Church of ChristDelaware & Summit, COT

SUN: 10:30amSunday Bible School 9:30amWED: 11am, 5:30pm- Youth

Service

CHURCH OF GOD

Yotvata Community Church(General Conference)

2271 Delaware Ave, KEN(Chapel Of Kenmore

Presbyterian)SUN: 11:30am

Contemporary Worship StyleWEDS: 7:00pm Children

Church & Prayer and Bible Study

River of Life Church(Cleveland TN)

195 Schenk St., NT(716) 692- 2230SUN: 11:00am

TUES 7:00pm- God Shop

CHURCH of the NAZARENE

Amherst Sonrise Church of the Nazarene

849 North French Road, AMH(716) 689-9832SUN: 11:00am

CONGREGATIONALCambria Congregational Church4045 Lower Mountain Rd.

CAM 716-434-4205Pastor Todd Blackley

SUN. 10:00am

EPISCOPAL

Calvary Episcopal Church20 Milton Street, WIL

SAT: 4:00 pm Holy Eucharist - Contemp. Music

SUN: 7:45am Holy Eucharist - Spoken

SUN: 9:00 am - Family11:00am Holy Eucharist -

Choral (1st Sun, ea. mo. is Rite I)WED: 7:00 am Holy Eucharist

-SpokenTHURS: 12PM Holy Eucharist

w/prayers for healingChildren’s ed. end of 9am

service until 10:55amAdult Ed. Sun. at end of 7:45 am service & 10amBibly Study: Thurs. 10amRev. Ethan J. Cole, Rectorwww.calvaryepiscopal.net

Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., LKPT

(716) 433-9229www.christlkpt.org

Rev. Thomas J. MitchellSUN 8:00am & 10:30am

Church of the Advent54 Delaware Rd, KEN

Rev. Terry W. Bullwww.adventkenmore.orgSUN: 8:00am, 10:00am

Grace Episcopal Church100 Genesee St., LKPT

(716) 433-2878www.gracelkpt.org

Rev. Cannon Carolyn LumbardSUN 8:00am & 10:00am

St John’s Episcopal Church431 Lake St., WILS

(716) 751-6109www.stjohnswilson.com

Rev’d Dr. Judith LeeSUN: 9:00am

THUR: 11:00am

St John’s Episcopal Church- Youngstown

110 Chestnut St., YNGwww.stjohnsyoungstown.org

Rev. Ellen L. BrauzaSUN: 8:00am & 10:00amSt Martin-Fields Episcopal

2587 Baseline Rd., GIwww.stmartinsgi.org

(716) 773-3335Rev’d Earle King

SUN: 8:00am & 10:00pmSunday School 9:00am

St. Mark’s EpiscopalPayne & Tremont, NT

SUN: 8am, 10amWED: 10:00am

St Paul’s Episcopal Church400 Ridge Rd., LEW

(716) 754-4591www.saintpaulslewiston.com

Rev. Susan KeppySUN: 8:00 & 10:30

SUN Bible Study 9:00Sunday School 10:30

St Paul’s Episcopal Church4275 Harris Hill Road, WIL

(716) 689-3199www.stpaulsharrishill.org

Rev. CE PigerSUN: 8:00am- Holy

Eucharist (spoken Rite I) SUN: 10:00am - 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.

SUN 8:00am, 10:00am

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

Evangelical Covenant Church

786 Kenmore Ave., KENSunday: 10:45am

LUTHERAN

Abiding Savior1534 Ruie Rd, NT(716) 693-0180

SAT: 6:30pmSUN: 9:15am- Christian

EducationSUN: 10:30am- Worship

Amherst Lutheran Church5125 Main Street, WIL

(716) 632-4185amherstlutheranchurch.org

SAT: 5:00pm – Live Jazz Worship

SUN 10:00am – Traditional Worship

Augustana Lutheran3141 Eggert Dr., TOT

(716) 832-5720www.augustana.bfn.orgPastor Troy Mulvaine

SUN: 10:30am Sunday School 9:00am

Calvary Lutheran Church575 Ayer Road, AMH

(716) 835-7567www.lutheranrose.org

Rev. Karl SchmidtSUN: 10:30am Sunday Morning Divine Service

Crossroads Lutheran Church 4640 Main Street, AMHSAT: 5:00pm- Informal Service; SUN: 9:00am - Contemporary Service

SUN: 10:30am- 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 Lutheran Church2730 Transit Rd., NEW

(716) 751-0310Rev. Clarence Elliott

First English Lutheran Church

185 Locust S, LKPT(716) 433-6161

Rev. Flavia SkilbredSAT: 5:30pm

SUN: 10:00am

First Trinity1570 Niagara Falls Blvd,

TOT(716) 835-2220

www.firsttrinity.comRev. Charles WhitedSaturday: 5:30pm

SUN: 8:45am & 11:15amSunday School: 10:00am

Grace Lutheran Church736 Cayuga Dr. NF (716) 283-1843

SUN: 10:30am

Good Shepherd2669 Sheridan Dr. TOT

SUN: 10:15Sunday School & Bible

Study 9:15am

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church6630 Luther St., NF

(716) 731-3030SAT: 5:00pm

SUN: 8:00am, 10:30am

Immanuel Lutheran107 Scott St, COT

SAT: 5pm • SUN: 10:30amSunday School 9:00am

Immanuel Lutheran Church7147 Ridge Rd., LKPT

Rev. Kenneth Craig(716) 434-0521SUN: 10:45am


Messiah Lutheran Church915 Oneida St., LEW

(716) 754-4944Rev. Thomas Mason

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd.

LKPT (716) 434-8500Rev. James Zang

SUN: 8:30am- Traditional Worship, 10:30am- Blended

WorshipHoly Communion weeks 1 &

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Pilgrim LutheranChapel & Delaware Rd, KEN

(716) 875-5485pilgrimkenmorelcms.org

Rev. Ben EderSUN: 10am

Redeemer LutheranFalconer at Thompson, NT

(716) 692-5734www.rlcnt.com

Pastor David BeutelSUN: 10:30am

St James Evangelical Lutheran Church2437 Niagara Rd

Niagara Falls, NY 14304(716) 731-4057

www.stjamesberg.org


Places of Worship


Pastor Jeff MilstenSUN: 8:15am, 10:45am

St. John Evangelical6950 Ward Rd, NT(716) 693-9677

SUN: 8:00am & 10:30amSunday School & Bible

Study 9:15amWED: 7:00pm

St John’s Evangelical Lutheran

3512 Clinton St. WS(716) 668-2152

www.saintjohnsws.orgSAT: 5:00pm

SUN: 8:30am & 11:00amSunday School & Education

Hour 9:30amSt John Lutheran Church

Sunday Worship6540 Main Street, WIL

SUN: 8:30am- Contemporary Worship, 10:30am- Traditional

Worship

St. Mark’s Evangelical576 Delaware Rd, KEN

SUN: 10:00am

St. Mark’s Lutheran1135 Oliver St, NT(716) 693-3715

www.stmarknt.orgRev. Patrick McKenzie

SAT: 5:00pmSUN: 9am, 11:15amSUN Education Hour:

10:10am

St. Martin Lutheran322 Old Falls Blvd, NT

(716) 693-4415Rev. Devie EllisSUN: 9:00am


St. Matthew Lutheran875 Eggert Dr, NT(716) 692-6862

SUN: 9:15am

St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

68 Eagle Street, WIL(716) 634-2330

www.stpaulswilliamsville.orgRev. Timothy Madsen

SUN: 9:00am & 10:30am

St. Paul Lutheran453 Old Falls Blvd, NT

(716) 692-3255www.stpaulnt.comRe. Karl Haeussler

SUN: 8:00am & 10:45amMON: 7:00pm

St. Paul’s Lutheran- Wilson220 Young St., WILS

(716) 751-9300www.

stpaulslutheranwilsonny.com

Pastor Ron HaeferSUN: 10:30am

Sunday School & Adult Bible study 9:15am

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.orgSUN: 8:30 & 11:00 amSunday School 9:45am

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) 688-9245www.trinityontransit.org

Contemporary SAT 5:00pmTraditional SUN: 10:30am

Sunday school 9:00amRev. Dr. Daniel Hoffman

Trinity Lutheran Church67 Saxton St. LKPT

(716) 434-3106Rev. Alan J. Bauch

SUN: 8:30am & 11:00amSunday school & Bible

Study 9:45amSUN: 8:00am & 10:00am

THURS: 7:00pm

Trinity Old Lutheran Church

3445 Sheridan Drive, EGG(716) 836-4868SUN: 10:45am


Trinity Lutheran146 Reserve Rd. WS

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

Rev. Ronald HabedankSUN 8:00am, 10:30pm

Zion Lutheran Church447 Central Ave., GAS

(716) 772-2277

METHODIST

Bethany United Methodist177 Cornwall Ave, TOT

(716) 836-8722SUN: 9:30am, 10:45am

Bible Fellowship Church1136 Baseline Rd., GI

(716) 773-3748www.Bfcgi.Org

Pastor Calvin VanderMey

Clinton St. United Methodist

50 N Adam St., COT(716) 433-6227

Pastor Cheryl BrownTHURS 2pm Adult Bible Study

SUN 11:15am Sunday school and Junior church held during main

service

Covenant United Methodist539 Main St., WS(716) 674-6869

Rev. Renee T. EngelsSUN: 9:30am

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

75 East Ave. LKPT(716) 433-2838

www. lockportemmanuelumc.org

Rev. Duane PrisetSUN 8:15am & 10:30amSunday school 9:15am

MON: 6:30pm- Healing Service

Exley United Methodist Church

338 Lake St., WILS(716) 751-6057Rev. John Loeser

Fillmore Chapel United Methodist Church

2523 Youngstown-Wilson Rd., Ransomville (716)791-3815

Rev. Anne ColeSunday Worship Service 11am

Children’s Sunday School 11:15am

Thursday: Adult Bible Study 7pm

First United Methodist- North Tonawanda65 Main St, NT(716) 694-2456

Rev. Greg CrispellSUN: 8:30am, 10:45amSunday School: 9:30am

First United Methodist Church- LaSalle

8210 Buffalo Ave., NF(716) 283-3370SUN 10:00am

Harris Hill United Methodist Church

8495 Main St., WILM (716) 632-4688.

www.harrishillumc.orgRev. Katie ZettleSUN: 10:30am

Sunday School for Adults, Jr. & Sr. High at 9:30 am

Sunday School for 5th grade and under during worship.

Hartland United Methodist8019 Ridge Rd., GAS

(716) 772-2376Pastor Cheryl Brown

SUN: Worship Service 9:30am Sunday/Adult School

10:00amTUES: Adult Bible Study 10am

Kenmore United Methodist32 Landers Rd., KEN

(716) 875-5091SUN: 9:20am & 11:30am

Living Faith Free Methodist1907 Center Rd., WS

(716) 674-3030SUN 10:30am

Nash Road Free Methodist958 Nash Rd, NT(716) 692-8683

www.facebook.com/nashroadfmc

SUN: 9:00am & 11:00am

Newfane United Methodist Church

2699 Main St., NEW(716) 778-7011Pastor Kim Smith

New Hope United Methodist Church

2846 Seneca St., WS(716) 825-8745

Rev. Renee T EngelsSUN 11:00am

North Ridge United Methodist Church

3930 North Ridge RoadLockport, NY 14094

(716) 433-4105www.nridgeumc.org

Rev. Matthew WorleySunday 10:45am

Open Bible ChurchFree Methodist

4143 Beach Ridge Rd, NTSUN: 8:30am & 9:45am

Pendleton Center United Methodist

6864 Campbell Blvd, NT(716) 625-8306

www.pendletoncenter.orgPastor Tom Kraft

SAT: 5:00pmSUN: 8:15am, 9:30am,

11:00am & 6:30pm1st Monday of the month: 6:00pm -Prayer Service

Pendleton Community Free Methodist

5721 Creek Rd, NTSUN: 10:55am

Sunday School: 9:45am

Quaker Rd. United

Methodist2800 Quaker Rd., GAS

(716) 772-7457SUN: 10:45am

Ransomville Free Methodist3924 Ransomville Rd. RAN

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

SAT: 5:07pmSUN: 10:00am

SUN: 9:00- Kids Jam & Adult Fusion

Ransomville United Methodist

2573 Youngstown Lockport Rd., RAN

(716) 791-4978www.ransomvilleumc.org

Rev. Matthew WorleySUN 9:15am

Tonawanda United Methodist

221 Morgan St, COTSunday: 11:00am

Tonawanda Free Methodist207 Grove St, COT(716) 693-1199www.tfmc.info

Pastor Don MohrSunday: 9:00am, 11:00am

Monday: 7:00pm Biker Church

Trinity Church of Grand Island

2100 Whitehaven Rd., GIwww.gitumc.orgRev. Larry Baird

SUN: 8:00am & 10:30am

Warrens Corners Methodist Church

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5293 Stone Rd. LKPT(716) 434-7385

Rev. Carl ChamberlainSUN 11:00am

Williamsville United Methodist

5681 Main Street, WIL(716) 634-4800

www.williamsvilleumc.orgRev. Rich Neal

SUN: 9:00am & 11:00amORTHODOX

St.Theodore Orthodox Church96 Los Robles Street, WIL

SAT: 5:00pm- VigilSUN: 9:30am- Sunday

Divine Liturgy

PENTECOSTAL

New Life Center United Pentecostal

80 Luksin Dr, COT(716) 694-0071

SUN: 10am, 6:30pmWED: 7:30pm

Harbor Lights Fellowship1821 Grand Island Blvd., GI

(716) 773-7900www.harborlightsfellowship.orgPastor Gerard Haberstrow

SAT: 7:00pm • SUN: 10:00am

Zion Dominion Church of God895 North Forest Road, WIL

(716) 250-7040www.ziondominion.org

Pastor Roderick HenningsSunday Protocol of WorshipMorning Manna - 8:30am

Legacy Leadership Institute - 9:40am

Celebration Service - 11:00am

Latter Rain - 6:00pm

PRESBYTERIAN

Amherst Presbyterian Church

151 South Youngs Road, AMH (716) 633-4656

www.amherstpreschurch.orgRev. David A. Smith

SUN: 10:30am

Bible Presbyterian Church1650 Love Rd., GI(716) 773-7303

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

SUN: 10:45am - Morning Worship & Junior Church

6:00 pm - Evening Worship9:30 am - Sunday School

(All Ages)Curtis Park Presbyterian748 Woodland Drive, TOT

(716) 834-3534SUN: 10:00am

Deerhurst Presbyterian257 Deerhurst Park Blvd,

TOT (716) 875-1962www.deerhurstchurch.org

Rev. Steven E. JelenspergerSUN: 10:00am

Faith United Presbyterian3150 Elmwood Ave, KEN

(716) 875-9550SUN: 10:30am


First Presbyterian Church- Lewiston

505 Cayuga Dr. LEWLewiston, NY 14092

(716) 754-4945www.firstpreslewiston.org

SUN: 11:00am

First Presbyterian Church Lockport

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

www.lockport1stpres.orgRev. James Hardy

SUN: 10:30am

First Presbyterian Tonawanda

149 Broad St, COT(716) 692-1319SUN: 11:00am

First Presbyterian Church West Seneca

2085 Union Rd., WS(716) 668-1115SUN: 10:00am

First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown

100 Church St., YNG(716) 745-7067

www.youngstownpres.orgPastor Rex T. Stewart

SUN 8:30am & 10:45am

Island United Presbyterian Church

1822 Huth Rd., GI(716) 773-4849

www.Islandpresbt.OrgRev. Carla Marie Kline

Second Presbyterian Church71 Van Buren St., LKPT

(716) 434-2105SAT 5:00pm

Wrights CornerPresbyterian Church

6515 Ridge Rd.(716) 434-7752SUN 10:00am

Kenmore Presbyterian2771 Delaware Ave, KEN

(716) 875-7600www.kenpres.org

Rev. Howard BoswellSUN: 10:00am, 6:00pm-

Youth ServiceKnox Presbyterian

2595 Elmwood Ave, KEN(716) 873-2423

www.knoxchurchbuffalo.comRev. Matthew T. Haberman SAT: 6:30pm- ContemporaySUN: 9:30am- Discipleship,

11:00am- Blended

North Presbyterian168 Payne Ave, NT(716) 693-7030

SUN: 11amSunday School: 9:45am

Third Presbyterian110 Felton St., NT

SUN: 10:45am

North Presbyterian Church300 North Forest Road, WIL

(716) 632-1330www.northchurchwilliamsville.org

Rev. William HennessySUN: 8:30- Worship in the

Chapel – 10:45am- Worship in the Sanctuary

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Seventh-Day Adventist Church32 W High St., LKPT

(716) 433-2327SAT: 10:00am - Bible Study

SAT: 11:20am - Church Service

UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

Church of the Nativity1530 Colvin Blvd, TOT

SUN: 9:00am & 10:30am

Covenant United Church of Christ

4449 Main St. GAS(716) 772-7802SUN 10:00am

Ebenezer United Church of Christ

630 Main St. WS(716) 674-4566

SUN 9:15am, 11:00am

Kenilworth UCC45 Dalton Dr, KEN(716) 835-4120SUN: 10:30am

Kenmore UCC295 Delaware Rd, TOT

(716) 875-1725www.simplesite.com/kucc

SUN: 10:30amSunday School - all ages & nursery care during the

10:30 serviceCoffee hour reception

following service each week

Lockport United Church of Christ

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

Rev. Stephen HAllSUN: 10:30am

Salem UCC144 Morgan St at Main St.

COT (716) 692-3429SUN: 10:30am

Sunday School & Bible Study 9:30am

St. Paul’s UCC (Wendelville)7416 Campbell Blvd, NT

SUN- 10:00am

St. Peter’s UCC1208 Oliver St., NT

(716) 693-0749www.stpetersnt.org

Rev. Linda Harle-MouldSUN: 10:30am


St. Peter’s United Church of Christ

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

www.st-petersucc.orgRev. Hope Harle-Mould

SUN 10:00am

St Stephen United Church of Christ

8520 Tonawanda Creek Road, EAST AMH(716) 741-3481

www.clarenceucc.comSUN: 10:30am

Coffee Hour 10:00amZion UCC

Parker Blvd & Koenig Cir., TOT (716) 836-6220SUN: 9am, 10:30am

OTHERS

Bethesda Full Gospel Tabernacle

Delaware and Broad, COT(716) 693-6990

www.bethesdafullgospel.orgPastor Sam Ciffa SUN: 10:00am

WED: 7:00pm- Bible StudyFRI (1st and 3rd Friday):

7:00pm

Calvary Bible Church445 Delaware, COT

(716) 692-6450SUN: 10:00am, 6:00pm

THUR: 7:00pm

Fellowship of God’s Word116 Broad St, COT

SUN: 10:30am

The Fair Havens Church7337 Ward Rd, NT(716) 693-9204

Pastor Patricia MacKinnonSUN: 10:00am

Niagara Community Church10500 Cayuga Drive, NF

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.Sunday classes for all ages

11:00am(716) 297-3399

SUN: 9:30am

The Oasis CenterServices held in: Knox

Gymnasium2595 Elmwood Ave. TOTwww.oasisoutreach.com

Sunday 4:00pm

Salvation Army- LaSalle7018 Buffalo Ave., NF

(716) 283-7697SUN: 11:00am

Salvation Army- Tonawanda46 Broad St, COT

SUN: 11:00amSalvation Meeting: 7:00pm

True Word Anointed Ministry of Jesus Christ

600 Oliver St., NTSUN: 9:30am

Sunday School 11:00amWED: 7:00pm - Bible Study

Vanguard Christian Church75 17th Avenue, NT

(716) 694-7816Pastor Alan Valentine

SUN: 11amFRI: 6:30pm- Youth Service

The Fair Havens Church7337 Ward Rd, NT(716) 693-9204

Pastor Patricia MacKinnonSUN: 10:00am

Niagara Community Church10500 Cayuga Drive, NF

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.Sunday classes for all ages

11:00am(716) 297-3399

SUN: 9:30am

The Oasis CenterServices held in: Knox

Gymnasium2595 Elmwood Ave. TOTwww.oasisoutreach.com

Sunday 4:00pm

Salvation Army- LaSalle7018 Buffalo Ave., NF

(716) 283-7697SUN: 11:00am

Salvation Army- Tonawanda46 Broad St, COT

SUN: 11:00amSalvation Meeting: 7:00pm

True Word Anointed Ministry of Jesus Christ

600 Oliver St., NTSUN: 9:30am

Sunday School 11:00amWED: 7:00pm - Bible Study

Vanguard Christian Church75 17th Avenue, NT

(716) 694-7816Pastor Alan Valentine

SUN: 11amFRI: 6:30pm- Youth Service

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OCTOBER 2012SUNDAY, OCT. 7th 3:00pmConcert w/ Donald IngramKenmore United MethodistCorner of Landers & Delaware, KenmoreJoin us Sunday afternoon October 7th at 3 pm for an afternoon of musical delight. Mr. Donald Ingram, former organist and choirmaster returns to Kenmore United Methodist Church with friends to perform The Mohawk River Suite along with other soothing melodies. Don will be joined by fellow musicians: Marilyn Obermeyer, Eugene Tobey, Jane Carey and Linda Fusari. Admission is free, however a free will offering will be gratefully received. Reception will follow.

SUNDAY, Oct. 7th 8:00pmJews for Jesus LectureSt. John Lutheran Church6950 Ward Rd., Wheatfield(Corner of Ward & Niagara Falls Blvd.)www.stjohnnt.com Andrew Barron of Jews for Jesus will speak at St. John Lutheran Church @ 6950 Ward Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, on Sunday, October 7th at 8 pm. Pastor Ronald Oravec invites all to attend. Jews for Jesus uses creative methods and contemporary issues to present the message that Jesus is the Messiah to Jewish people around the world. There is no admission charge.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14th 1:00-5:00pmFall Festival & Crop WalkKenmore United MethodistCorner of Landers & Delaware, KenmoreFall Festival and Crop Walk 1-5pmWarm Chili, Pumpkins, Crafters, Music, Homemade pies and Jugglers is just a sampling of activities planned for the afternoon. Kenmore United Methodist Church opens its doors to you and invites you to celebrate the Fall with smells and sounds of the season.Explore our beautiful historic house of worship and delight in this Fall celebration!

MONDAY, OCT. 15th 6:30-8:00pmAn Introduction to Genealogy: Researching Your Family TreeSt. Peter Lutheran Church 4169 Church Rd. Lockport, NY 14094 433-9014www.stpeternorthridge.orgAn Introduction to GENEALOGY: Researching Your Family Tree, Part of the St. Peter Speaker Series. An introduction to

researching your Family Tree and where to find resources to help you on your journey! Speaker Jeanette Sheliga is a member of the Niagara County Genealogical Society and the organizer of the North Tonawanda Library Genealogy Club. She has been researching her family tree for over ten years, is a frequent genealogy volunteer and maintains a blog of her personal genealogical findings to share with her family. Presentation is Monday Oct. 15th 6:30-8:00 pm Join us for Complimentary Soup & Something Dinner at 6:00 pm!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCT., 19th & 20thRummage Sale St. John Lutheran Church6950 Ward Rd., Wheatfield(Corner of Ward & Niagara Falls Blvd.)St. John Lutheran Church Women are having their annual Fall Rummage sale! LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS !!!FRIDAY OCTOBER 19, 20129 A.M. TO 3 P.M.SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 20129 A.M. TO NOONSATURDAY ONLY-- FILL A BAG FOR $2.00

FRIDAY, OCT. 19th 4:00-7:00pmFish FryPendleton Center United Methodist Church 6864 Campbell BlvdN. Tonawanda, NY 14120 625-8306 Haddock, Shrimp, Chicken Tenders, Sample Platters and Children’s Dinners will be available. Dinners include: French Fries or potato salad, applesauce or coleslaw, rolls & beverage. (Our fried dinners contain no trans fat!) For takeouts call 625-8306

SATURDAY, OCT. 20th 9:00am-2:00pmTheme Basket EventSt. Paul’s United Church of Christ7416 Campbell Boulevard at Tonawanda Creek Rd.Join us for our Theme Basket Event and homemade lunch Saturday, October 20th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Over 85 Theme Baskets to choose from! A 19” LCD TV door prize, baked goods for sale. Flu Shots available from the visiting nurses from 9am-2pm. There is no appointment necessary. Bring along your insurance card. Lunch served from 11am-1:30pm (roast beef sandwiches, chili, cookies and beverages available) Drawing will take place at 2pm ~ you need not be present to win!

SAURDAY, OCT. 20th 6:00-9:00pmFamily OktoberfestSalem United Church of Christ, City of Tonawanda, Main & Morgan Sts. Join us for a family OktoberFest on Saturday, October 20 from 6-9 p.m. The Bergholz German Band will entertain with their music and songs for your listening and dancing pleasure. A traditional home cooked Bavarian meal will be served consisting of sausage and sauerkraut, potatoes, roll, cucumber salad, birch beer, coffee, tea and apple crisp ala mode for dessert. Tickets are $12 per person and can be reserved by calling 692-7809. We hope you join us for a fun evening at Salem.

FRIDAY, OCT. 26th 4:00-7:00pmFish FryPendleton Center United Methodist Church6864 Campbell BlvdN. Tonawanda, NY 14120 625-8306 Haddock, Shrimp, Chicken Tenders, Sample Platters and Children’s Dinners will be available. Dinners include: French Fries or potato salad, applesauce or coleslaw, rolls & beverage. (Our fried dinners contain no trans fat!) For takeouts, phone 625-8306

SATURDAY, OCT. 27th 11:00am-1:00pmFall Family FestivalNiagara Community Church10500 Cayuga Dr. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 297-3399www.NiagaraCommunityChurchny.comYou are invited to join us for our 8th Annual Fall Family Festival! A fun-filled event for the children and the their families. There are normally many games, prizes, and lots of candy! There may also be face painting, balloons, and who knows what other surprises! There are also plans for a Chowder and Bake Sale this year.

SATURDAY, OCT., 27th Starting @ 4:00pmTrunk or TreatPendleton Center United Methodist Church 6864 Campbell BlvdN. Tonawanda, NY 14120 625-8306 Join us for TRUNK or TREATS on Saturday, October 27th Decorate the trunk of your car and bring some candy to pass. Feel free to bring camp chairs, and outdoor fire pits if you wish. Prizes for the best decorated trunk. Drawing for the Giant Pumpkin give away.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27th 2012 Iron Sharpens Iron Conference4999 McKinley ParkwayHamburg, NY 14075This one day workshop is for men and their sons age 13 and up. The cost is $39 per person, or $47 with a boxed lunch. This is the fourth annual Buffalo area conference; we’re hoping for one thousand guys this year! Our two guest speakers and other men’s leaders will offer topics that will promote Faith, Family and Fellowship. A live worship band and numerous exhibits complete the day. Men are encouraged register as a group and arrange a

car pool. For more details, including a registration packet, call Sam Richbart at 716-631-3498

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28thTrunk or TreatMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT 434-8500Trunk or Treating at Mount Olive, followed by a fellowship supper. All are welcome! For more information, please call the church office 434-8500. The Youth Group will assist and will be selling painted pumpkins to raise money towards their Aquarium trip.SUNDAY, OCT. 28thNOON-1:30pmCommunity MealKenmore United MethodistCorner of Landers & Delaware, Kenmore, NYJoin us for a warm meal or companionship at the table. We will spread the table with a bountiful harvest so all may be fed. All are welcome!No cost - free will offering as

you are able.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd 4:00-7:00pmFish FryPendleton Center United Methodist Church6864 Campbell BlvdN. Tonawanda, NY 14120 625-8306 Haddock, Shrimp, Chicken Tenders, Sample Platters and Children’s Dinners will be available. Dinners include: French Fries or potato salad, applesauce or coleslaw, rolls & beverage. (Our fried dinners contain no trans fat!) For takeouts, phone 625-8306

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11th 2:00pmNational Candle Lighting Prayer Service Kenmore United MethodistCorner of Landers & Delaware, Kenmore, NY. Light a Candle of care in our community, and shed light on the rising incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias during national Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Lockport Community Television Orientation to LCTV- FREE 293 Niagara Street Lockport, New York 14094 434-1733 www.lctv.net LCTV’s Orientation session is a REQUIRED overview of LCTV’s eligibility, policies and procedures one will encounter while volunteering at LCTV. In addition to giving potential volunteers some background about LCTV, time will be spent discussing the upcoming training sessions and open enrollment will begin that evening. One again, the Orientation is mandatory for all potential users of LCTV’s facility prior to starting the

training process. Registration for Orientation session is strongly recommended. To register call 434-1733.When: [Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 11/6/12 7pm-8pm]Cost: Free!!!Lockport Community Television Portable Field Production 293 Niagara Street Lockport, New York 14094 434-1733 www.lctv.net This class focuses on learning to videotape on location. In class we discuss common mistakes in videography as well as the notion of shooting with editing in mind. We will demonstrate LCTV’s mini-dv camcorders as well discuss field audio gear and location lighting.When: [Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 11/13/12 7pm-9pm]Cost: $25 Lockport Community Television Editing in Final Cut Express 293 Niagara Street Lockport, New York 14094 434-1733 www.lctv.net The basics of editing in Final Cut Express. Everything from importing your footage into a computer to making cuts, adding transitions, titles and effects will be covered in this introductory course. We will also discuss outputting your projects to DVD and getting your program ready for airing on LCTV.When:[Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 11/20/12 7pm-9pm]Cost: $35 Lockport Community Television Studio Camera Operation 293 Niagara Street Lockport, New York 14094 434-1733 www.lctv.net This class focuses on the operation of the studio based

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OCTOBER 2012EvEnTScameras including shot compositionas well as the basics of floormanaging and taking direction.When: [Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 12/4/12 7pm-9pm]Cost: $15Lockport Community Television Studio Graphics 293 Niagara Street Lockport, New York 14094434-1733 www.lctv.net How to create titles for your studio TV programs. We will discuss designing graphics for television, operating the computer during shows and adding photos to your projects.When: [Fall 2012 - Tuesday 10/2/12 7pm-9pm][Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 11/27/12 7pm-9pm]Cost: $15 Lockport Community Television Studio Directing 293 Niagara Street Lockport, New York 14094434-1733 www.lctv.net Detailed demonstration of how to operate the studio switcher as well as how to effectively communicate with crew and perform videotape roll-in. Operation of the studio audio mixer operations will also be discussed.When: [Fall 2012 - Tuesday 10/16/12 7pm-9pm][Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 12/11/12 7pm-9pm]Cost: $25

EVERY FIRST SUNDAY 9:00am*Free BreakfastHeartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., GSPT 772-6115Discipleship Hour is at 11:15am

EVERY SUNDAY 9:45-10:30AMCoffee CaféAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., AMH689-9832Join us for fellowship, coffee and donuts before our Sunday service. Everybody welcome!

EVERY SUNDAY 6:00-7:30pm Kenmore Presbyterian 295 Elmwood Ave, KEN875-7600 Youth Fellowship

EVERY SUNDAY 7:30-9PMNew Young Adult Bible StudyNorth Presbyterian Church300 North Forest Rd, WLM

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].

SECOND & FOURTH SUNDAYS6:00 - 8:00pm Youth GroupCovenant United Church of Christ4449 Main Street, Gasport, NYGasport 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.

EVERY THIRD SUNDAY8:00am & 10:00amAnointing and Prayers for Healing

Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., LKPT433-9229

EVERY MONDAY 10:01 AMPrayer and Bible StudyChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lkpt433-9229

EVERY MONDAY 6:00pmYouth Group MeetingsMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT434-8500(Any student grades 7-12 are welcome!). Mondays 6:00pm beginning September 12th

EVERY MONDAY 7:00pmBiker ChurchTonawanda Free Methodist Church 207 Grove St., TON 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.

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EvEnTSEVERY TUESDAY 10:00amPanera Fellowship BreakfastsMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT434-8500Breakfast meeting is held at Panera Bread on Transit Rd. in Lockport.

EVERY TUESDAY 9:00am - 11:00amSharing ShopPayne Ave. Christian Church1459 Payne Ave., NT.Payne Avenue Church has begun a “Sharing Shop” where gently used items of clothing and household goods have been collected and are available to those who find themselves in need of some assistance. Items are free with a goodwill offering accepted to help defray expenses. The shop is located in the school building at 1469 Payne Ave and will be open every Tuesday from 9am to 11am and we hope to add more hours in the future. If you are interested but not able to stop by at that time please call the church office at 260-1217 and an appointment can be arranged.

EVERY TUESDAY 6:45pmThunder n Son Mt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT 434-8500Thunder n Son motorcyclist service and ride (outdoors, weather permitting).

EVERY TUESDAY 8:00PMVintageThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL 631-2636Vintage 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

EVERY THIRD TUESDAY 1:00pmRuth CircleFirst Presbyterian Church21 Church St., LKPT 433-5905Ruth Circle is a group of golden age women who meet for study and companionship.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 2:00-8:00pmClassic Guitar with Mir AliCalvary Episcopal Church20 Milton St., WLM 633-7800

EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30-6:45pmWednesday Family NightAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., AMH 689-9832

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:00-7:00pmKing’s Kids Club –Ages 3 yearsto 5TH gradeEmmanuel United Methodist Church75 East Avenue, LKPT 433-2838

Focuses on the teachings of Bible stories: Inter-active lessons, crafts, fun activities and snacks.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:15-9:00pm MOVIThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL 631-2636The 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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pm – 8:30pmYouth GroupBethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Rd. GTZVL 688-8668www.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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pmJesus & Me (JAM) - Children’s OutreachFirst Baptist Church140 Genesee St., LKPT 434-1783JAM meets It begins with a meal, come hungry! JAM uses lively worship, Bible teaching, an emphasis on missions, and

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EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pmAdult Bible StudiesAmherst Baptist Church100 Willow Ridge Dr., AMH 691-9456

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EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30–7:30pmMid-Week Prayer ServiceLockport Alliance Church555 Davison Rd., LKPT 433-3571

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00 pmYouth GroupCalvary Baptist Church405 Lincoln Ave., LKPT 434-2251Cubby Bears (peewee club) ages 2-KPatch Club (Grades 1-6)CBC Teens

EVERY WEDNESDAY 7:00pmZang’s Gang Bible StudyMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT 434-8500Zang’s Gang Bible Study,

EVERY WEDNESDAYFamily NightRidgewood Bible Church7073 Ridge Rd., LKPT 434-5774AWANA Boys BrigadeIgnite (Jr. High) Fusion(Sr. High) Bible StudyEVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY 10:30amTea and SharingEVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH -INVITATION TO ALL LADIESChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest) LKPT 433-9229Christ 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.

EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY (Sept- May) 4:30-6:30Spaghetti dinnerNew Covenant345 Mc Conkey Dr. TOT 877-9882

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EVERY THURSDAY NOONBible StudyClinton Street United Methodist Church50 North Adam St., Lockport, 433-6227Thurs. NOON (12:00 P. M.) Bible Study with Pastor Cheryl Brown. Bring your lunch!

EVERY THURSDAY 5:30pmChurch Night Out Randall Baptist Church6301 Main St. WLM 634-9800Pizza Dinner - $3 adults, $1 kids (reservations required)

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

EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmMOSAIC- Singles MinistryThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL 631-2636The 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

EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmDivorce CareThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL 631-2636Divorce 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

EVERY THURSDAY 6:30pmSTEP ONEMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT 434-8500Join us for “Step One” -- a conversation about contemporary topics, refreshments and entertainment for all (even kids!) in a

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EVERY THIRD THURSDAY 11:30amTogetherness on ThursdaysChrist 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 at433-9229.

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EVERY FRIDAYPrayer MeetingMt Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT434-8500Prayer Meeting at the Church

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTHGolden EaglesThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL631-2636At 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. The Golden Eagles Ministry exists to encourage worship and service for those over age 55. We strive to provide open doors for fellowship and foster a growing sense of community by serving side by side.

Monthly group gatherings provide a social setting for interaction, companionship and spiritual growth. This interaction is a luncheon event. Monthly luncheons are held the second Friday of every month in the Fireside Room at our Crosspoint location. A group gathering follows each luncheon. Gatherings vary and often include social networking with games and activities, biblical teaching and discussion, or may be service oriented.

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 at716-631-2636 x204.

EVERY SATURDAY 9:00am - 2:00pmVENDOR/CRAFT SHOW SATURDAYS Grace Lutheran Church375 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

EVERY SATURDAY 9:30amWomen in the World Bible StudyMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT434-8500

FIRST SATURDAY 9:00am - NOONKenmore Alliance Church175 Bonnett Ave., TOT 876-5570Join 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.

FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH! Habitat for Humanity First Presbyterian Church 149 Broad St., COT 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!

TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS Clinton St. United Methodist ChurchExodus Bible Study50 North Adam St., LKPT 433-6227CSUMC hosts a Disciple Bible Study Group, Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Thursdays at 2:00pm. The Pastor leads the class with the study of Exodus.

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are helping them to take ownership in the process. Giving them some choice in the matter will help kids see it as less of a punishment. Once the time has been established, then stick to that time. It is also helpful to give a reminder after school that they chose for example, 7:00 PM to homework time.

Using the “I” message. I teach assertiveness in my counseling sessions as many people find that their problems come from lack of being understood or ineffectively communicating their needs. In assertiveness training, we learn to state what you need using the “I” message. If you start a sentence off with “You”, it comes across as more of an attack, and puts people on the defensive. If you start with “I”, the focus is more on how you are feeling and how you are affected by their behavior. For example: “ YOU need to do your homework now “! is going to be much less effective than if you stated calmly“ I’ am going to turn the TV off so that you can begin.” “ It is 7PM now, and you chose to do your homework at that time. In this example we are empowering kids to be motivated. How? Because we have taken out the power struggle. First by reminding of THEIR choice and telling them what you are going to do. Not what they need to do. If we were to say, ” You do your homework now or the TV is going off” it sounds similar, but the message here becomes more punitive than motivating. Keeping a calm tone of voice is also a key in getting kids engaged. Be patient, it may take some time before kids begin to respond. Keep trying because it will be worth it in the

long run eventually eliminating the battle altogether. Assertiveness is often mistaken for aggressiveness, but it is simply stating your own needs respectfully to others, and allowing others to express theirs without judgment. Jesus was a master at assertive communication. In scripture He does not say to us, “You must choose this.” Rather, he says, “Choose this and such and such will happen.” But he leaves the choice with us. We are free to choose. The only thing he requires is that once we walk through the door of one of the alternatives, we must be prepared to live with the consequences. He doesn’t present these choices with malice, but out of his sincere desire to make it possible for us to live as true people of God. He gives us choices, but spoke with authority. He said “All authority in heaven and earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19,20) We see in scripture that Jesus was authoritative, but also respectful, even when someone didn’t agree with him. He didn’t argue, He just presented the consequences.. The choice is up to us.

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Andrew Barron of Jews for Jesus will speak at St. John Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 7th at 8 pm.Pastor Ronald Oravec invites all to attend. Jews for Jesus uses creative methods and contemporary issues to present the message that Jesus is the Messiah to Jewish people around the world.Barron was a science student whose studies in astronomy caused him to wonder about the vastness and complexity of the universe. In 1981, while helping to design and plan space shuttle missions for the United States

Space Program, he came across a gospel pamphlet from Jews for Jesus and wrote a letter to the ministry. One of the staff had a short speaking tour in Denver and arranged a meeting with Barron to discuss Jesus. Shortly after their meeting, Barron was convinced that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah.He has served with the Los Angelis and Boston Branches, been a team leader on numerous Jews for Jesus Summer Witnessing Cam-paigns and pioneered the work of Jews for Jesus in South Africa. He currently is the director of Jews for Jesus in Canada. He and his wife, Laura, have two children, Ketzia and Rafael.Jews for Jesus was founded in 1973 by Moishe Rosen. who revolu-tionized Jewish evangelism with his creative approach Rosen died in May 2010. David Brickner, a fifth-generation Jewish believer in Jesus, has been the organization’s executive director since 1996. Brickner has kept Jews for Jesus on the cutting edge as the ministry has expanded and established branches in fourteen countries, including the United States, Brazil, Israel, Russia, France, and South Africa. “We exist to make the Messiahship of Jesus an unavoidable issue to our Jewish people worldwide,” Brickner states. “There are still a few that haven’t heard of us!”To Andrew Barron and other Jews for Jesus staff, the objective evidence of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, and the transformation in their our own lives provide ample evidence that Jesus was who he claimed to be – the Jewish Messiah. Barron will be happy to answer questions after the presentation. Call(716-693-9677) for more information. There is no admission charge.

Church Pumpkin Patch in Pendleton Opens September 30th through October 31North Tonawanda, NY, September 30th— Pendleton Center United Methodist Church will celebrate Fall and welcome the community with the SHINE Pumpkin Patch September 30th through October 31st from 12pm-8pm. Thousands of pumpkins will be delivered between 10am and 1pm on Sunday, September 30th and unloaded by the congregation and the kids waiting with their wagons ready to go. Volunteers will be on hand each day from 12am to 8pm to sell pumpkins through October 31. Visit the event’s Facebook page for news on special weekend activities including a Trunk or Treat family event, petting zoo and bounce house.

S.H.I.N.E (Share His Incredible News Everywhere -Matthew 5:16) Pumpkin Patch will be located on the front lawn of the Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd at Bear Ridge, 14120. The mission of this pumpkin patch is to spread the light of Jesus to the community and provide a fun fall fundraiser that is “Not-So-Scary” for fami-lies to enjoy. All proceeds benefit our church missions. You won’t find any goblins at S.H.I.N.E patch; instead, we offer a friendly Fall environment with activities planned for the weekends such as face painting, storytelling, petting zoo, a bounce house and more.

What began last fall as a fundraiser turned into an opportunity to give back to the community. We gave pumpkins to needy children at Seneca Street United Methodist Church in Buffalo, supplied pumpkins to help local farmers who ran out last year, and when pumpkins were leftover after Halloween, they were used by local famers for animal feed. From their growth on the Navajo reservation to the feeding of the animals, this pumpkin project brings blessing to many.

Calendar of Fall Events at Pendleton Church:Petting Zoo – Saturday, October 20, 2pm-3pm with Lakeview Animal Sanctuary. Free scarecrow doll to first customers with purchase while supplies last.

Trunk or Treats - Saturday, October 27 4:00pm-Trunk set-up time. Families are welcome to decorate car trunks while kids trick or treat around the church park-ing lot. Feel free to come early, decorate the trunk of your car. Bring camp chairs, and outdoor fire pits if you wish. *Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated trunk.

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Four years ago, we began Stephen Ministry. Our goal was to build a ministry that would train men and women to care for those who are hurting. We achieved that – but a funny thing happened along the way.

Three of us went to the Stephen Leader Training conference that immersed us in the Stephen Ministry process. We came home and began planning. We prayed, talked, learned, planned, dreamed, laughed, cried, celebrated, and prayed some more- keeping before us the goal of helping hurting people to find healing and wholeness through the love of Christ.

Our next step was to recruit our first class of Stephen Ministers. I will never forget interviewing these men and women. They shared their love for God and their longing to be used in the work of the kingdom. Many described how Jesus helped them through their own past struggles and how they now wanted to be there to help others.

Then we began the 50 hours of Stephen Ministry training. One of the surprise blessings was how we ourselves were being changed. Trainees shared how their relationships at home were becoming healthier. I could see everyone growing in Christian maturity. Week after week we spent time together learning , sharing, caring, and praying for each other in the Word.

So here’s the funny thing that happened: We thought we were making a program, but it turned out that we were making disciples.

Do you have to be a Stephen Minister to become a disciple? No. But elements of Stephen Ministry illustrate the path of discipleship.

First, being a disciple is something to which God calls you- something that happens in the community, not alone. Jesus nurtured his disciples in community. They traveled with him and with each other; they learned and grew together. Stephen Ministers learn and grow together in class and supervision. Discipleship never happens alone.

Second (but just as important), growth in the inner spiritual life is balanced by a concern for the world outside ourselves and our church. Stephen Ministers study and learn, but their efforts aim toward helping others. While Jesus and his

disciples were together and he was teaching them, they were also interacting with folks around them. Jesus was concerned for and had compassion for all those he met- and he urged his disciples to do the same.

Third, consistency matters; Stephen Ministry grows disciples because of the consistency involved. Stephen Ministers meet weekly for training and then twice a month for continuing education and supervision. These on-going meetings keep Stephen Ministers centered in the Word, grounded in a community of believers, and focused on their mission: to share the love of Christ with those who are hurting.

This leads to two key questions. One: Do you want to be a disciple, one who stays close to the Word, be accountable to a small group, and look for a way to serve? Stephen Ministry enables you to do all that and more.

Second: Are you hospitalized, grieving, angry, suffering loneliness or discouragement, divorce or separation, terminal illness, unemployment, new parenthood, single parenthood, victim of a disaster, or any other type of need? If the answer is yes, the Stephen Ministry or the Samaritan Counseling Center can help. If you are hurting for any reason and would like someone to walk with you through this tough time or if you wish to help others or know more about starting a Stephen Ministry at your church, contact The Samaritan Counseling Center 716-743-9117 or outside of Erie and Niagara Counties, 1- 800-660-5053. You can also find Samaritan Counseling Center on the web at www.SCCWNY.org.

You can also contact any of these Stephen Ministries in the Niagara Frontier::

Catholic Health Continuing Care Buffalo 716-923-4833

Christ Lutheran Church E. Amherst 716-741-9701

Faith Lutheran Church Elma 716-652 2221

Father Baker Manor Orchard Park 716-667-0001

First Baptist Church Lockport 716-434-1783

First Presbyterian Church Batavia 585-343-0505

First Presbyterian Church Clarence 716-759-8396

First Presbyterian Church Niagara Falls 716-285-3555

First Presbyterian Church Tonawanda 716-692-1319

First Trinity Lutheran Tonawanda 716-835-2220

First United Presbyterian Church Silver Creek 716-934-2018

Hartland Bible Church Gasport 716-772-6115

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Clarence 716-634-2332

Immanuel Lutheran Church E. Aurora716-652-4240

Niagara Frontier Bible Church Lewiston 716-297-8783

North Presbyterian Church Williamsville 716-632-1330

Orchard Park Presbyterian Orchard Park 716-662-9348

Salem Lutheran Church Springville 716-592-4893

Salem Lutheran Church Buffalo 716-824-2787

St. James United Methodist Church N. Falls 716-297-6421

St. Matthew’s UCC Hamburg 716-649-1532

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Eden 716-992-9112

St Paul’s Lutheran Church N. Tonawanda 716- 692-3255

University Presbyterian Church Buffalo 716-836-2108

Wayside Presbyterian Church Hamburg716-627-2150

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BY JEFF KEEFE In historical terminology 1200BC

was the end of the Bronze Age and the beginning of the Iron Age, but something else was happening at that time in the Eastern Mediterranean world. The Mycenaean Civilization, centered in Greece and the Aegean Sea collapsed; cities were burned but without any evidence of a foreign army. The Hittite Empire, centered in Anatolia (Turkey), collapsed partially because of a confederation of Mycenaean Greeks known as the “Sea Peoples” attacked their cities. They also attacked and destroyed numerous sites along the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Is the story of the Trojan War in Homer’s “Iliad,” related to the other events happening about this time?

The Egyptian Empire may have also collapsed but Pharaoh Ramses III beat back the “Sea Peoples” in a great battle. In Ramses’ mortuary temple he depicts his military victories; one of the groups of Sea Peoples he names are the Peleset. A Peleset captive is shown above. He claims to have settled a great number of prisoners in southern Canaan. Or having been defeated, did they go there on their own? Was Ramses then stretching the truth, because he was unable to prevent them from moving into that part of Egyptian dominated territory? These Peleset “Sea Peoples” are the Biblical

Philistines. It seems the “ Sea Peoples” are refugees from the collapsed Mycenaean civilization. Or are they part of the cause of it?

According to Amos and Jeremiah, the Philistines were from Caphtor. Caphtor has long been thought to be Crete (though a minority of historians think Caphtor was elsewhere). The Mycenaean civilization replaced the Minoan Civilization that had been based on the island of Crete.

Evidence that the Philistines were connected to the Mycenaean/Aegean world has been found by archaeologists. They brought with them to Canaan a new architectural style that focused on the hearth. Their pottery was made locally, but the style was like the Late Bronze Age Mycenaean pottery. Also dated to this time in the Philistine territory are a significant number of pig bones indicating their preference for pork. Last year a two-horned altar was uncovered, at Tel-es-Safi, possibly Gath (Goliath’s home town). Two horned altars seem to have originated in the Aegean world.

The Philistines were able to move into five Canaanite cities, Askelon, Ekron, Ashdod, Gath and Gaza along the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean. That area was critical to Egypt as the “Way of the Sea” trade route to the north. Originally content to settle in the land near their five cities, they began to move north along the coast (after Ramses III’s

death), encountering the Tribe of Dan (Samson was a Danite). Sampson’s interactions with the Philistines shows a mingling of cultures and is more about personal issues than territorial ones. The Philistines also moved east into the foothills of Judah, Benjamin and Ephraim.

1st Samuel is full of encounters with the Philistines. In about 1050BC the Israelites and Philistines forces clashed in the Battle of Ebenezer/Aphek. As a result the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant. This also resulted in the destruction of the Tabernacle at Shiloh. It is not mentioned in the 1 Samuel 4 story, but it is remembered in Psalm 78:60-61 and 400 hundred years later by Jeremiah (Jer. 7:12). 1st Samuel 13 & 14 tells how Jonathan routed the Philistines from their base in Israel. David’s encounter with the Philistine Goliath of Gath is in 1st Sam. 18 when King Saul’s army is lined up against the Philistines in the Valley of Elah.

Battle of Mount Gilboa ends with the death of King Saul and his sons. The Philistines fastened their bodies to the wall of the Temple of Ashtoreth at Beth-Shan. Beth-Shan was in the territory of Issachar or Asher, but belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. It was probably still a Canaanite city deep in the heart of Israel, since it had a temple to the female goddess Ashtoreth and the brave men of Jabesh-Gilead had to sneak in to retrieve

the bodies of Saul and his sons. The Philistines had a more diverse

economy than the tribes of Israel. Being on the coast and a “Sea People,” they had boats for fishing as well as trading with the rest of the Mediterranean world, and they were on the shortest trade route between Egypt and Mesopotamian. They had soil suitable for wheat, olives and vineyards. They lacked forests for wood and the minerals needed for making bronze and iron.

Their chief god was Dagon, he was the god of fertility and crops. Dagon also figured prominently in the Philistine concepts of death and the afterlife. The Philistine cultures merged with the local Canaanites, as did their religion. Baal eventually replaces Dagon as the chief fertility god. The Philistines as a nation and ethnic group disappeared some 600 years later after being taken over by the Persian Empire about 539 B.C.

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