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St. Stephen’s UCC is inviting the public to join in its 150th Anniversary Celebration. The church was incorporated during the time of the Civil War on April 25, 1862 as Evangelical Lutheran St. Stephen’s Church. I met with Ned Holderby, Pastor, his wife Suzanne, the church organist and Sally Freeberg, head of the celebration committee, to discuss the church’s history and upcoming celebration. St. Stephen’s refers to itself as a small and mighty (30-35 members), Good Soil church. According to Jesus’s parable of the sower, true belief takes root in good soil.

They told me that the building that is currently the sanctuary existed before, but people wanted a church at the site so the early German families started gathering together there for worship and community. Key family names in the early development and growth of the church include Bartz, Bald, Kohl, Neuman and Bergmann. Some of these have burial plots in the church cemetery and others have descendants who attend to this day. Records in German exist up until 1919; many of these have been transcribed. During the earliest years itinerant pastors led the services. One, Rev. Schindley, used to drive his horse and buggy “all the way out here” from Lockport. One time they even had to go to Lockport themselves to bring him to worship.

An early driver of the church was Rev. Vogelmann, who served as pastor from 1919-31. During his tenure, the congregation completed a major renovation of the church including pews, a curved ceiling and altar windows, and also added the church tower. The Ladies Aid Society was formed during this time, and the Church Hall was added in 1931.

Historically on the religious side, members of various branches of Lutherans, Calvinists, Congregationalists and the Christian Church had been joining together and defining their denominations over the years. In 1957 Members of the Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, and Reformed traditions joined to form the United Church of Christ. In 1958 Rev. Clarence Gould installed as first full-time pastor of St. Stephen’s UCC. In 1959 a parsonage was dedicated on Tonawanda Creek Road on land donated by Alvin and Evelyn Meahl.

Tragedy struck in 1989 when a fire, apparently related to cooking turkeys in the church kitchen, destroyed the church hall and damaged the sanctuary. The congregation bounced back quickly with rebuilding completed under the guidance of master builder, Charles Burd. The sanctuary was gutted and all the pews and woodwork were refinished. They were able

to retain the windows. The first service was held in the refurbished sanctuary on Palm Sunday in 1990. The Social Hall was dedicated later that year to the memory of Charlie’s wife, Joan.

The church believes its mission is to be part of God’s plan to extend His Kingdom to the world. They show this by expressing God’s desire in area outreach including many activities designed to “love God, love others and serve the world.” They participate in the Neighbors in Need and One Great Hour of Sharing programs sponsored by the United Church of Christ. They also put together shoebox collections for Operation Christmas Child sponsored by Franklin Graham’s organization Samaritan’s Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org). Currently they are filling “Buckets of Love” with items from different categories of things an immigrant family might need for the International Institute of Buffalo (www.iibuf.org).

St. Stephen’s has been designated as Town of Clarence landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. Glenn Atwell of the Western New York Genealogical Society (www.wnygs.org) is currently working with the church to collect and preserve available records of early settlers in the eight Western New York counties through the Society’s Church and Cemetery Records

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Lead Story“St. Stephen’s UCC Celebrates 150 Years”by Kathy Reandeau

Get to Know -1st English Lutheran,Lockport

Church Service Times April CommunityEvents Calendar On Health -Atwal Eye Care

News & Happenings A Healing Moment -“The Suicide within Eachof Us”by Rev. Dr. Erwin A. Brese Crossword PuzzleBible Word Search Christian Media -“Different Colored Boats”by Kevin Walker History Corner-“Caiaphas”by Jeff Keefe

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in This issueby Kathy Reandeau

Purpose Statement“We are called by God to share His grace

filled peace, love and joy with all creation.” In our desire to fulfill our purpose in God’s plan, we: Proclaim Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior; Welcome everyone; Thank, worship and praise God; Encourage faith and trust in God for our spiritual growth; Seek to discover and grow our God given gifts; Endeavour to share these gifts with everyone.

Worship services The First English Lutheran Church is

located at 185 Locust Street, Lockport. The Rev. Dr. Flavia Skilbred, pastor, leads Saturday services at 5:30 PM and Sunday services at 10:00 AM, with Sunday School on Sunday from 9:00-9:45 AM for both children and adults, finished in time for children to come to church with their parents. Children’s Sermons are given every other Sunday. The sacrament of

Holy Communion is observed on the first and third Sunday each month and other major Festival Sundays and on every Saturday night service as well. Access to church parking is off High Street on Mack Alley. We have a chairlift accessed off the parking lot. Church office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at 716-433-6161. The area community is given a warm invitation to join our congregation for worship and fellowship at Saturday and Sunday services.

Brief HistoryIn Feb. 1837, the Rev. John Selmer came

to Lockport as a missionary and formed a temporary “German Lutheran and Reformed Church.” Several months later the church had become permanent and was now named “The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Village of Lockport.” In 1911 the name of the church was changed to “The First English Lutheran Church of Lockport”

and that name remains today. After several previous locations, the present church at 185 Locust Street, Lockport was dedicated in 1956. This year we celebrate with joy and thanksgiving 175 years dedicated to spreading God’s word and serving the community.

Locust Haven, next to the church, was purchased in 1966 and the name changed to Luther Haven. This building has been entered on both the State Register of Historical Places and the National Register

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of Historical Places under the name of “Thomas Oliver House.” It is used for church meetings and receptions. Portions of the first floor are available to the public for a small fee for meetings, receptions, showers and weddings, etc. Built in 1891, the downstairs is refurbished to the original period of the house and has the original five sets of pocket doors, original hardwood molding, wainscoting and floors and lighting fixtures. It’s a gorgeous setting for meetings and receptions. Arrangements can be made through the church secretary Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Also housed in Luther Haven is Brother’s Keeper Outreach food and clothing pantry.

Youth education Besides Sunday Church School,

vacation Bible school is offered in the summer, welcoming all children from the community. FELC youth group is active in many activities throughout the year, from cookie sales, walking for cystic fibrosis and car washes. Special Children’s Sermons are offered every other Sunday and A Children’s Christmas Pageant is presented each December. Pastor Skilbred teaches the Confirmation Class students.

Ministry and Special classes The Rev. Dr. Flavia Skilbred includes in

her ministry spiritual retreats and many interesting classes and topics, including Tuesday evening adult Bible studies and a Lenten Series of classes. Special services include: Blue Christmas service, Christmas Eve Candlelight service, Easter and Lenten week services and special meals such as Easter breakfast, a Mardi gras celebration and a Saturday evening chili cook-off held before the Super Bowl. A “Book Club” meets approximately every 3 months

for discussion. Community outreachNarcotics Anonymous meetings are held

on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Shared services and special events are held in collaboration with First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lockport. During months that have a 5th Sunday, a hymn sing together is shared between the two churches. A special shared Thanksgiving Dinner is held in collaboration with First A.M.E. Church. Annual participation in the CROP Walk, Thanksgiving Dinner donations and Christmas donations to area families in need are supported by the church. We were involved in the start up and furnishing of Lockport Cares, Inc. and have a dedicated group of volunteers who serve the evening meal at Friends of the Night People in downtown Buffalo on 5th Tuesdays during the year.

List of 175th Anniversary Special EventsApril 22 - Amherst Glee Club at 3:00 PM with reception after. Tickets are $5.00.185 Locust Street, Lockport

May 20 - German dinner and German organ grinder entertainment at 12:00 noon. Tickets are $8.00 for children 9 and under and $15.00 for adults.

June 8, 9 - Rummage sale inside church: Friday 9-3:00 and Saturday 9-1:00

July 4 - Tentative church picnic-community invited after the parade

October 28 - 175th Anniversary Celebration Service at 10:00 AM with Bishop Jerge presiding at the church, 185 Locust Street, Lockport.Dinner to follow at the Cornell Cooperative Extension-4487 Lake Road, LockportReformation Service at 4:00 PM, a joint venture of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the LCMA for Campus Ministries at the church, 185 Locust Street

For more information about any of these special events or regular ongoing church activities and to purchase tickets to above events, please call the church office during business hours of 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday through Friday at 433-6161 and speak with the church secretary.

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APRIL 21 AND 22Saturday, April 21: Open House and Luncheon from

11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.St. Stephen’s is sponsoring an open house as a way

of allowing members of the community to interact with the people and the place. Displays will include a list of the church’s pastors, copies of the original deed and survey documents that remain after the fire, an interactive timeline where guests are invited to share in community memories, artwork/calligraphy by Lucille Dorr, and a display by 15 year old Wallace Kubler of historical artifacts from the 1800s such as coins, books and Bibles. Former members are also invited to bring in any old photos or scrapbooks to share. The Niagara Frontier Fiddle Club will play from 1:00 until 2:00. Lunch will feature chowder, beef on weck, and homemade pie. There is no charge for this event, but a free will donation is requested.

Sunday, April 22: Worship Service with special music, followed by Potluck Luncheon

The community is invited to participate in a special worship service in recognition of St. Stephen’s 150th

anniversary. Special organ music will be presented at 10:15 a.m. prior to the service. Worship begins at 10:30 and will feature singing by Beverly Norman, daughter of long-time member Elenore Muck and a possible guest violinist. The church is inviting local dignitaries including special guest Alice McDermott - Pastor Emerita of Salem UCC in Tonawanda and a member of the Church & Ministry Committee, WNY Association of the UCC. A special surprise is promised during the service. A potluck luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m.

St. Stephen’s is proud of its long history here in Western New York and is looking forward to many more years of worship and service. Questions about the celebration or additional information about the church and its history are gratefully welcomed.

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St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church

Christ-Centered; Bible Believing

2368 Eggert Rd, TOT(716) 831-1777

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SAT: 4:30 PMSUN: 8:00am; 9:15am &

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9:15am & 11:00amWED: 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: 6:00pmSUN: 8:30am,

10:00am (also Sunday School),11:30am

WED: 6:30 Prayer MeetingTHUR: 6:15 AWANA Children’s Program

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.orgSUN: 10:00WED: 7:00

Lockport Assembly of God200 Beattie Ave., LKPT

(716) [email protected]

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

Prayer

New Covenant Tabernacle345 McConkey Dr., TOT

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.

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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.

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(716) 675-6545SUN 11:00am, 6:30pm

WED: 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 Adam Dueck

SUN: 10:30 am

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) 689-3199

www.harrishillbaptistchurch.orgSUN 11:00am - Morning

WorshipSUN: 1:15pm - Afternoon

WorshipSunday School & Adult

Bible Fellowship 9:45am

Kenmore Baptist10 Wardman Rd., KEN

(716) 875-6223www.kenmorebaptistchurch.

orgSUN: 11:00am


LaSalle Baptist Church8819 Munson Ave., NF

(716) 283-5328SUN: 11:00am, 6:00pmWEDS: 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- Contemporary Worship

SUN: 10:35am- Traditional Worship

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

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 9:30am

Faith Tabernacle Church5676 Beattie Ave , LKPT

(716) 434-5451www.faithtablockport.com

SUN: 9:30am

Hartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport

(716) 772-6115www.hartlandbible.comPastor Lowell Gypson

SUN: 11:00am9:00am Breakfast

9:45am Discipleship Hour


Lockport Alliance Church555 Davison Rd ., LKPT

(716) 433-3571www.lockportalliance.org

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

Lockport Christian Church5845 Locust Street Ext.,

LKPT(716) 478-0500

www.lockportcc.orgSUN: 10:00am

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) 250-5004www.thechapel.comSUN: 10:00am at the

Palace Theater

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

www.vcclockport.comPastor Ron Friedersdorf

SUN: 9:00amTHUR: 6:30pm

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)

Grove Street Christian

85 Grove St. TOT(716) 695-2446Re. Jim GirlingSUN: 10:30am

CHURCH OF CHRIST

LaSalle Church Of Christ1121 N Military Rd., NF

(716) 283-1214

SUN: 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

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CHURCH OF GOD

Yotvata Community Church(General Conference)

2271 Delaware Ave, KEN(Chapel Of Kenmore

Presbyterian)SUN: 11:30am

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WEDS: 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 Nazarene849 North French Road, AMH

(716) 689-9832SUN: 11:00am

DISCIPLES of CHRIST

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

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

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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. Ethan ColeSUN: 10:30am Sunday Morning Divine Service

Crossroads Lutheran Church 4640 Main Street, AMH

SAT: 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) 283-1843SUN: 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: 5pmSUN: 10:30am


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 &

3rd Weeks

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.stjohnnt.comPastor Ron Oravec

SUN: 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 9:30am


ChurCh ServiCeS


ChurCh ServiCeSSt 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.org

Rev. Timothy MadsenSUN: 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 9:15amHoly 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

SAT 5:00pmSUN: 10:30am

Sunday school 9:00am

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 Church3445 Sheridan Drive, EGG

(716) 836-4868SUN: 10:45am

Trinity Lutheran146 Reserve Rd. WS

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

comRev. 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. Ewart MorrisSUN: 10:45am

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

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 Methodist Church

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

Pastor Jeff NowakSUN 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 Methodist

2800 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

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 & 11:00am

ORTHODOX

St Theodore Orthodox Church

96 Los Robles Street, WILSAT: 5:00pm- Vigil

SUN: 9:30am- Sunday Divine Liturgy

PENTECOSTAL

New Life Center United Pentecostal

80 Luksin Dr, COT(716) 694-0071

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

SHIRLEY M. SINNOTTLicensed Real Estate Salesperson

1244 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY 14150-8997Cell: (716) 949-8911 • Res: (716) 694-3708Bus: (716) 833-3433 • Fax: (716) 862-9761

Toll Free: (800) 268-4569 • [email protected] Housing Experts Since 1930


ChurCh ServiCeSHarbor Lights Fellowship

1821 Grand Island Blvd., GI(716) 773-7900

www.harborlightsfellowship.org

Pastor Gerard HaberstrowSAT: 7:00pm

SUN: 10:00am

Zion Dominion Church of God

895 North Forest Road, WIL(716) 250-7040

www.ziondominion.orgPastor Roderick Hennings

Sunday 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) 633-4656www.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) 875-1962

www.deerhurstchurch.orgRev. Steven E. Jelensperger

SUN: 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.com

Rev. 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.orgRev. William Hennessy

SUN: 8:30- Worship in the Chapel – 10:45am- Worship

in the Sanctuary

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

32 W High St., LKPT(716) 433-2327

SAT: 10:00am - Bible Study SAT: 11:20am - Church

Service

UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

Cambria UnitedChurch Christ

4045 Lower Mountain Rd, CAM

(716) 434-4205SUN 10:00am

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: 10:30am

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 10:00am

Zion UCCParker Blvd & Koenig Cir.,

TOT(716) 836-6220

SUN: 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

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Mount Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd.Lockport, NY 14094(716) [email protected]://www.mountolivelockport.orgWorship services for April 2012:Sundays 8:30am Traditional service 10:30am Blended serviceHoly communion offered April 1st , 8th (10:00am only) and 29th Wednesdays through Lent 7:00pm Midweek Lenten WorshipHoly Week:Maundy Thursday (4/5) 7:00pm with communionGood Friday (4/6) 7:00pm Easter Sunday Festival Worship 10:00am with communion (one service on Easter Sunday)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4th 12:00 - 1:00pm55th Annual Community Lenten Luncheon Series Emmanuel United Methodist Church75 East Ave. LKPT (433-2838) ENJOY AND BE INSPIRED BY: Chuck Bell, Lockport Community Development Director, speaking on the Genesee Street housing revitalization programLUNCHEON ENTREE: Penne with Meatballs. Typical meal includes: entrée, salad, veggie, bread Catered by Molinaro’s Ristorante. Desserts provided by women of the church. * Our cafeteria line opens around 11:50 and we aim to have the luncheon and program done by

1:00PM

TUESDAYS BEGINNING 4/10, 10:00am Panera Fellowship breakfasts (Transit Rd. Lockport Panera)

THURSDAYS BEGINNING 4/12, 6:30pm Step One (casual conversation about contemporary topics in a Christian light, music and light refreshments)

SATURDAYS 9:30AM Women in the Word Bible Study

SATURDAY, APRIL 28th 11:00 - 2:00pm Theme

Basket Auction Payne Ave Christian Church 1459 Payne Ave NT (260-1217) Join us in April for our very popular Theme Basket Auction! on Saturday, April 28th from 11am - 2pm (drawings begin at 2pm). You need not be present to win. Tickets will be $5 a sheet. A 50/50 raffle will be held. Refreshments available for purchase!

SATURDAY, MAY 19th8:00 - 4:00pm Flea MarketPayne Ave Christian Church 1459 Payne Ave NT(260-1217) Looking for vendors, crafters, farm produce, food trucks, etc. to reserve a space in our Outside Flea Market! May 19th from 8am to 4pm. Spaces available, 10’ x 15’ for $20. Call Andy at 807-6761or the church office for reservations & information. Rain date May 26th.

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 whilevolunteering at LCTV. In addition togiving potential volunteers some background about LCTV, time willbe spent discussing the upcomingtraining 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 registercall 434-1733.When: [Spring 2012 - Tuesday 3/20/12 7pm-8pm][Spring II 2012 - Tuesday 5/15/12 7pm-8pm][Summer 2012 - Tuesday 7/17/12 7pm-8pm][Fall 2012 - Tuesday 9/11/127pm-8pm][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 audiogear & location lighting.When: [Spring 2012 - Tuesday 3/27/12 7pm-9pm][Spring II 2012 - Tuesday 5/22/12 7pm-9pm][Summer 2012 -Tuesday 7/24/12 7pm-9pm][Fall 2012 - Tuesday 9/18/127pm-9pm][Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 11/13/12 7pm-9pm]Cost: $25 Lockport Community Television Editing in Final Cut Express 293 Niagara St., 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 becovered in this introductory course. We will also discuss outputting your projects to DVD and getting your program ready for airing on LCTV.When: [Spring 2012 - Tuesday 4/3/12 7pm-9pm][Spring II 2012 - Tuesday 5/29/12 7pm-9pm][Summer 2012 - Tuesday 7/31/12 7pm-9pm][Fall 2012 - Tuesday 9/25/127pm-9pm][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 cameras including shot composition as well as the basics of floor managing and taking direction.When: [Spring 2012 - Tuesday 4/17/127pm-9pm][Spring II 2012 - Tuesday 6/12/127pm-9pm][Summer 2012 - Tuesday 8/14/127pm-9pm][Fall 2012 - Tuesday 10/9/12 7pm-


APRIL 2012eventS

9pm][Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 12/4/127pm-9pm]Cost: $15Lockport Community Television Studio Graphics 293 Niagara Street, Lockport, New York 14094 (434-1733 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: [Spring 2012 - Tuesday 4/10/12 7pm-9pm][Spring II 2012 - Tuesday 6/5/127pm-9pm][Summer 2012 - Tuesday 8/7/12 7pm-9pm][Fall 2012 - Tuesday 10/2/127pm-9pm][Winter II 2012 - Tuesday 11/27/12 7pm-9pm]

Cost: $15 Lockport Community Television Studio Directing 293 Niagara StreetLockport, New York 14094

(434-1733) 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: [Spring 2012 - Tuesday 4/24/127pm-9pm][Spring II 2012 - Tuesday 6/19/12 7pm-9pm][Summer 2012 - Tuesday 8/21/12 7pm-9pm][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 Breakfast- Heartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., GSPT (772-6115)Discipleship Hour is at 11:15am

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

EVERY SUNDAY 6:00-7:30pm Kenmore Presbyterian 295 Elmwood Ave, KEN (875-7600) 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].

EVERY THIRD SUNDAY 8:00am & 10:00amAnointing and Prayers for HealingChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., LKPT (433-9229)

EVERY MONDAY 10:01 AMPrayer and Bible StudyChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lkpt

(433-9229)

EVERY MONDAY 6:00pmYouth Group MeetingsMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-8500)(Any student grades 7-12 are welcome!). Mondays 6:00pm beginning September 12th

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pm – 8:30pmYouth Group - Bethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Rd. GTZVL (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.

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.

EVERY TUESDAY 10:00amPanera Fellowship BreakfastsMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-8500)Breakfast meeting is held at Panera Bread on Transit Rd. in Lockport.

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APRIL 2012eventS“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 8:00PMVintage - The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL (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

EVERY THIRD TUESDAY 11:30amTogetherness on TuesdaysChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest), LKPT (433-9229)Every Third Tuesday isTogetherness on Tuesdays (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.

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

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS2:00-8:00pm

Classic Guitar with Mir AliCalvary Episcopal Church20 Milton St., WLM (633-7800)

EVERY WEDNESDAY9:30-11:15amMommy and Me PlaygroupKNOX Presbyterian Church2595 Elmwood Ave., KEN(873-2423)[email protected] Mommy & Me Playgroup is designed for moms and their children from birth through Pre School. They meet every Wednesday in the Family Life Center for stories, crafts, snacks, music and of course. For additional information call, E-Mail or visit the Knox Christian Web Site at: www.knoxchurchbuffalo.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY5:30-6:45pm

Wednesday Family NightAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., AMH (689-9832)

EVERY WEDNESDAY6:00-7:00pmKing’s Kids Club –Ages 3 years to 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 WEDNESDAY6:15-9:00pm MOVI - The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL(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


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EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pmJesus & Me (JAM) - Children’s OutreachFirst Baptist Church 140 Genesee St., LKPT (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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pmAdult Bible StudiesAmherst Baptist Church 100 Willow Ridge Dr., AMH (691-9456)

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pmAWANA Children’s ProgramAmherst Baptist Church 100 Willow Ridge Dr., AMH (691-9456)

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00 pm

Youth Group Calvary Baptist Church405 Lincoln Ave., LKPT (434-2251)Cubby Bears (peewee club) ages 2-KPatch Club (Grades 1-6), CBC Teens

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:45-8:15pmClasses for all AgesAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., AMH (689-9832)

EVERY WEDNESDAY 7:00pm Bible Study Calvary New Covenant 78 Pyle Court, KEN (876-4629)

EVERY WEDNESDAY6:00pm – 8:00pmFamily Night at Bethel - Bethel Baptist Church 995 Dodge Rd. GTZVL (688-8668)www.bethel-nab.org. Join us for Family Night at Bethel. We begin with our “Dollar Deal Meal” at 6PM. At 6:30PM is Bethel Buddies (children’s program: 4-11 year olds). Our Prayer Group “mets” is from 6:30PM-7PM. Men/Women’s Bible Study is from 7-8:30PM.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 7:00-8:00pm New Covenant Tabernacle 345 McConkey Drive, KEN (877-1335 ) God Encounter

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

EVERY WEDNESDAYFamily Night Ridgewood Bible Church7073 Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-5774)AWANA Boys BrigadeIgnite (Jr. High) Fusion, (Sr. High) Bible Study

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY 10:30am Tea and SharingEVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - INVITATION TO ALL LADIESChrist Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest) LKPT (433-9229) Christ Episcopal Church extends a warm invitation to all the ladies of the community to attend their informal “Tea Time” on every second Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the parish hall. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome so please bring a friend and come join us for fellowship. Christ Church is handicapped accessible.

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april 2012APRIL 2012EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY(Sept- May) 4:30-6:30Spaghetti dinnerNew Covenant 345 Mc Conkey Dr. TOT (877-9882) www.nctag.orgHelp support our food pantry! $7.00 adult & 3.50 child 4-12EVERY THURSDAY 5:30pmChurch Night Out Randall Baptist Church6301 Main St. WLM (634-9800)Pizza 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 Club - Victory Christian Church 6886 S Transit Rd., LKPT (625-9300)All kids are welcome! Join us for Games, Fun, and Biblical teachings

EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmMOSAIC- Singles MinistryThe Chapel at Crosspoint 500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL (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

EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmDivorce Care -The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL(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

EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmSTEP ONE Mt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT(434-8500) Join us for “Step One”

a conversation about contemporary topics, refreshments and entertainment for all (even kids!) in a casual environment

EVERY FRIDAY 9:00amWeekly Radio Broadcast Zion Dominion Church of God895 N Forest Rd., WLM (250-7040)Listen to our radio broadcast, every Friday at 9:00am on WUFO 1080AM

EVERY FRIDAY 10:00amPrayer Meting - Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-8500)EVERY FRIDAY 5:30PMYouth Group - Amherst Sonrise Church –Nazarene 849 North French Rd., AMH (691-7795)

EVERY FRIDAY 7:00pm AWANA Children’s Program New Covenant Tabernacle 345 McConkey Drive, TON (877-1335) Youth Service

EVERY FRIDAY 7:00 pmTFMC Youth GroupTonawanda Free Methodist Church207 Grove St. COTFor updates, events and changes Login to www.tfmc.info

EVERY FRIDAYPrayer Meeting - Mt Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-8500)Prayer Meeting at the Church

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTHGolden Eagles - The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL (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. 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 at 716-631-2636 x204.

EVERY SATURDAY 9:30amWomen in the World Bible StudyMt. Olive Lutheran Church 6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-8500)

FIRST SATURDAY 9:00am - NOONKenmore Alliance Church 175 Bonnett Ave., TOT (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.

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APRIL 2012eventSOur 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 Study - 50 North Adam St., LKPT (433-6227) CSUMC hosts a Disciple Bible Study Group, Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Thursdays at 2:00pm. The Pastor leads the class with the study of Exodus.

EASTER WEEK SPECIAL SERVICESST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH 2368 Eggert Road, Ton. 14150 (831-1777)www.stbartston.org

Saturday: 4:30 PM Holy EucharistPALM SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST8AM; 9:15 AM; 11 AMChildren’s Ed / Nursery:9:15, 11 AM

HOLY WEEK SERVICESMonday & Tuesday Services 7:00PM: Stations; 7:30 PM: HEWednesday 6:45 AM; 9:15 AM; 5:30 PMMaundy Thursday5:30 PM, Seder; 7:00 PM,Holy EucharistGood Friday12:00 – 3:00 PM:Liturgical 3 Hours; 8:00 PM: TenebraeEASTER SUNDAYHE IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!EASTER RESURRECTION EUCHARIST 7:30;9:15 & 11:15 AMAll Are Welcome!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH149 Broad StreetTonawanda, New York14150 ~ 2111Church: (716) 692-1319E-mail:[email protected] address:www.firstprestona.org

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MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd.Lockport, NY 14094(434-8500)[email protected] Week:Maundy Thursday (4/5)7:00pm with communion

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To statistically report the number of individuals and families who have been touched by SonRays would be impossible. Ministry areas continue to multiply as the work for Christ moves them to varied regions of the globe and as well as the Western New York area. Childbirth classes, doula support during labor and delivery, post abortion healing workshops and any service that upholds the sanctity of human life are their greatest areas of service.

Both the public and private sector provide funds, volunteer services and co-operative partnership to make it possible for this ministry to bless those who find themselves in a difficult season of life.

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Everyone has death within him since birth. The process is always in motion. The eyes can see it happen to all others; the ears hear it; and the heart knows its reality. It can be denied, repressed or acknowledged. All people have at least thought of what it might be like to take actions that would lead to one’s own death of. Our society calls that irrational thinking and unacceptable behavior. Yet we all, at some time , perform risky behaviors that could bring us close to death; some with tragic results.

Most people who take their own lives never use the word “suicide.” That’a word clinicians and observers use. However, whether conscious of it or not, there is a death-wish inside all people, reason can be positive or negative, but each affects all others connected to them in the most profound ways, evoking intense feelings of anger, guilt and even relief or glee.

Is there a hoped-for retreat to the time before a person was born, fulfilling a wish to never have been born? Is it always an attempt to alleviate the intense pain with which a person lives? Can people fulfill the wishes of others who wish them dead?

One Person’s StoryPeaches was a woman who came to the

conclusion she should never have been born. She realized that her parents were ambitious for a house, cars and the pleasures of life. She concluded she was a “mistake,” being born later in her parents’ life together. They had told her some fish threw her up on the bank of the Mississippi, near where they lived. In their times of excessive drinking, her parents insisted Peaches serve them their favorite drink. In contrast, her much older brother, Sam, was not called upon to do such things.

The family needed someone to blame for all their troubles and Peaches was bred for the job. She met other girls through school whose homes were far more supportive to their children and she envied them. Peaches’ mother died when she was 12. It sent her into even deeper sadness and confusion about life. She had terrifying memories of her Dad’s hot alcoholic breath, violating her in the dark after she had gone to bed. She lived with intense fears mostly unnamed.

As an adult, her attempt to cut her wrists resulted in a trip to the ER, where the doctor on duty insisted that she see a counselor. Peaches’ husband had gotten into heavy drinking and did not want to stay connected to her with her suicidal tendencies. He decided to divorce her.

Peaches trusted her counselor enough to unravel her life story. She concluded that she wanted to end her life because she was a “total loser,” no good to anyone else and certainly not to herself. The counselor raised the question of where God was in all this. She had been a church goer even though her family was not. The nun’sat the church down the block from her childhood home had befriended her, and she once entertained thoughts of trying to fit into church life somewhere, but that thought disappeared when she married. Shet doubted that God had any use for her, but noted that it was her faith that brought her through the worst of times . Peaches seemed to identify with a suffering Jesus, who was always in his heavenly Father’s tormenting hands.

There were days when she spent an hour with the counselor in near silence; other times in tears. Once she brought a paper bag. Inside was a ceramic doll and a hammer. She took out the hammer and put back the doll. Peaches spent the hour smashing that doll inside the bag and sobbing as she did.

She regained her composure even smiled as she returned the hammer to the bag and left. During her next counseling hour, she explained what she had done. Peaches, smiling, related that the doll had been given to her by her mother who told her she should be a real doll someday. By smashing it, Peaches announced that could never be that doll. In later reflection she shared that it was probably better to smash the doll than to take her own life.

Peaches related other painful stories about her childhood , many with tears and clinched fists punching the sofa on which she sat. She feared leaving counseling. The counselor assured her that she could return at anytime. Peaches soon found a job working in a dress store. She thought she could handle it but wondered if her abiding depression would ever lift. Reluctantly she told her counselor good-bye, acknowledging that she wouldn’t be alive now if he hadn’t been there for her.

One day she broke out sobbing when somebody told her how beautiful she looked in one of the store’s dresses. Later, when her store manager asked her about it , Peaches revealed some of her depression about losing her mother and no longer having someone compliment her on her appearance. The manager suggested she see a counselor. Peaches nodded in agreement.

At home, Peaches stared at the empty bath tub with the razor on the edge. She sunk to her knees and prayed for help. The next day she contacted her counselor realizing the she had crossed another bridge. It was time to take the next step in her journey toward wholeness.

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that I established (which works with churches of many denominations to meet and address community needs); he confided in me that he has realized that all Christians are on the same water, trying to get to the same place, just in “different colored boats”

The book is authored by the CCC Director, Kevin Walker, who spent the better part of a year collecting over 200 sermons and selecting the ones that gave a unique perspective. Various denominations, writing styles and stories are used throughout the book to illustrate

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Mark 9:9“And as they were coming down from the mountain, He gave them orders not to relate to anyone what they had seen, until the Son of Man should rise from the dead.”

John 3:16-17“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him.

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BY JEFF KEEFE The Caiaphas mentioned

in the New Testament was Joseph, the son of Caiaphas and the son-in-law of the former high priest Annas, 6-15 A.D. The Jewish historian Flavius Josephus is the source of much of our information about Judea in the 1st century. He says Valerius Gratus, the Roman prefect (governor) appointed Joseph Caiaphas High Priest in 18 A.D. He also states that the Syrian proconsul replaced him as High Priest in 36 A.D.

First and foremost Caiaphas was a Sadducee. They were supported by the wealthy and the many from the priestly class, especially the wealthier priests. The Sadducees were about wealth and power and found cooperation with Rome to be in their interests. John

11:50 quotes Caiaphas as saying, “You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish” (NIV). As a whole, the sect fulfilled various political, social and religious roles, including maintaining the Temple.

The Sadducees and Pharisees were often in conflict, not just for their differing religious beliefs, but also politically. It was about a century earlier that Alexander Jannaeus, a pro-Sadducee ruler (103 B.C. – 76 B.C.) of the Hasmonean Kingdom, an independent Jewish state, crucified 800 Pharisees for supporting a rebellion against him.

According to Josephus, the Sadducees believed that, there is no fate, that God does not commit evil, that “man has the free choice of good or evil,”

that the soul is not immortal; there is no afterlife and there are no rewards or penalties after death and that only the Pentateuch was authoritative. The Book of Acts reports they did not believe in angels.

Caiaphas served longer than any of Annas’ five sons who also served as High Priest in the 1st century. He must have been very adept in terms of political power and the ability to juggle the interests of the Roman Empire and the Jerusalem Temple. Caiaphas had ten years experience in dealing with Roman governors before Pilate arrived on the scene.

In 1990 an ornately decorated limestone ossuary (bone box) was found in Jerusalem’s Peace Forest. In the ossuary were the bones of two babies, an adolescent child, a teenage

boy, an adult woman, and a man about 60 years of age. It was a common practice for the bones of deceased members of a family to be in the same ossuary. An Aramaic inscription on the side (shown on the right) reads “Joseph son of Caiaphas.” Do the bones of the 60 year old man belong to the Caiaphas of the New Testament? The bones have been re-buried on the Mount of Olives.

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good soil church