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by Kathy Reandeau

The Episcopal Church may pass a resolution next year recommending that the United States end its fifty year economic embargo on Cuba. One local man involved in that historic event is the Rev. Canon Dr. Isaac I. Ihiasota from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls. I met with Father Isaac, who provided a brief overview of The Episcopal Church, USA, and the historical relationship between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south. The Episcopal Church holds a General Convention every three years, with representatives from around the world making legislation and passing resolutions declaring where the Church stands on certain issues. Between conventions, standing committees, boards, commissions and agencies carry out the policies agreed upon and study issues to be discussed at the next meeting. Father Isaac belongs to the Standing Committee on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns, which looks at national,

international and Anglican concerns. One area the committee has studied is the United States’ relationship with Cuba.

After the 1959 Cuban revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power, President Eisenhower imposed a “partial economic embargo” on Cuba that excluded food and medicine. On September 4, 1961, Congress passed the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which authorized the President to create a “total embargo upon all trade with Cuba.” The sanctions’ goal was to weaken Fidel Castro and the Communist government in Cuba. The United States also broke diplomatic relations with Cuba and now has only 51 foreign services personnel working there at the U.S. Interest Section instead of an embassy. In April 2009, President Obama relaxed some travel restrictions to Cuba, so Cuban-Americans can now visit relatives in that country and religious groups can also make trips there.

As part of the committee’s research, they

visited Cuba to see the effects of the fifty year embargo for themselves. After first meeting with Cuban-Americans in Miami in February of this year to find out how they feel about the embargo, the group went to Cuba at the end of October. The twelve members of the information-seeking mission included priests, bishops and lay people, including the Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Southeast Florida, who was born in Cuba. From what they observed, the group concluded that the embargo has not weakened the communist government in Cuba, but has instead had the negative effect of giving it an excuse to suppress the people. It has affected the mission of the Christian churches in Cuba and has also affected the welfare of the common man. Father Isaac’s personal feeling is that if the U.S. has been imposing these sanctions for fifty years and they have not had their intended effect, then it is time to make a change.

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Originally organized in 1826 as part of the “Lewiston Circuit” of Methodist-Episcopal Churches, Exley United Methodist Church has a long history of providing Christian ministry to Wilson and the surrounding Lake Ontario communities. The current church building, centrally located at 338 Lake St. in the Village of Wilson, was constructed in 1885 with additions constructed in 1914 and 1951.

Exley UMC is a congregation of the United Methodist denomination that has its origins in an 18th century Anglican Priest named John Wesley. In Wesley’s day, the Church of England had grown stagnant and focused much of its energy on maintaining itself as an intuition. Wesley saw the need for renewal in the church, so he developed a “method” of assisting church members to live more Christ-like lives.

Wesley’s method became a movement that had two main aspects. First, Wesley began

holding weekly meetings for small groups of church members on weekday evenings. These meetings were designed to build the people’s faith through prayer, Bible study, a time of confession and pardon, encouragement to do works of mercy for others, and sharing how they saw God working in their lives. Secondly, Wesley and other preachers began holding large outdoor gatherings known as “revival meetings.” These gatherings drew thousands of non-church-goers to hear the Word of God proclaimed in an exciting and meaningful way, and they were invited to join the small group gatherings.

The people who became involved in Wesley’s movement were called “Methodists” which is where the name for the Methodist Church originated. Those who joined the Methodist movement were expected to display evidence of how God was making changes in their lives. The Methodists developed new understandings

of personal holiness, and they experienced a renewed their desire to reach out and help the less fortunate. These acts demonstrated that they were becoming “new creatures in Christ.”

In the 1970s, Exley UMC was a vibrant church with over 600 members and a great variety of ministry programming. Like many main-line churches however, Exley’s membership has declined significantly in the past 40 years. Yet, God’s ministry continues at Exley. Our members once again believe that God is poised to bring renewal to our church and community, and we have begun to see evidence of this. Last summer, God brought us Rev. John Loeser, a new and energetic pastor who constantly focuses us on the God of the Bible. He is helping us to understand that our relationships with God and with each other need to be strengthened so that we can become more Christ-like each day.

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weekly worship on Sundays at 9:30am; Sunday School for children and adults following worship; a Untied Methodist Women’s group who raise money to support mission work; a ladies group that makes prayer quilts for the ill and infirm; a visitation team that ministers to those who can’t come to worship; a Bible Club for elementary age children on Mondays at 2:30pm; a Cub Scout Troop that meets on Wednesdays at 7pm; and a Community Adult group that meets monthly for fellowship and special events.

Exley also offers a community meal every Wednesday at 5pm in our dining hall. This ministry welcomes people from the community to share a meal with Exley members. Most meals are prepared in our kitchen by volunteer staff, and we also have a potluck meal every other month for variety. We always have an enjoyable time together.

Exley’s most active ministry is our music program. Exley has a 25 member choir led by two very talented directors who bring variety to the worship music. Every Christmas and Easter, the music ministry presents a Cantata. These events regularly draw people from the community to hear the Christian Gospel proclaimed in song. Choir members also participate in an annual Choral Festival, sing at special events in the community, and travel to adult care facilities and group homes to share the gift of song with special people.

In 2012, Pastor John will begin a small

group study on the early life of John Wesley which focuses on his personal struggle with the Christian faith. This study is intended to help us gain insight into our own faith struggles, and encourage us to press on and believe for renewal.

The people of Exley United Methodist Church are poised for God to do something new in our community. We are no longer satisfied with the status quo. Instead, we believe for and are actively engaged in bringing Christian renewal to the Wilson community. We invite you to join the excitement and be a part of what God is doing in our midst.

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approved the purchase of private property by residents, and has given land to the Episcopal Church and other religious groups in Cuba which is being used to produce food. The Episcopal Church of the U.S. is also assisting the seminary in Cuba, having built a chapel there. Other religions, including the Catholics, Methodists, Presbyterians and Baptists are all active in the country. Having a more open communications process would enable the churches to intervene on behalf of Americans who are being held in Cuban jails and Cubans who are being held in American jails.

The group visited the U.S. Interest Section in Cuba where 51 foreign services personnel are doing work that should be done by many more. They also met Communist party leaders who said that some negative effects of the embargo are that they cannot obtain parts for children’s incubators that are made only in the U.S. or certain drugs for children’s cancer treatments that are also only available from the U.S. Since the Church values human life, providing access to these necessary medical supplies

is one reason they are recommending that the embargo be lifted. The group traveled over 200 miles from Havana, finding that the Cuban people were warm and welcoming.

A more practical reason to lift the embargo is that there will be a change in leadership of the Cuban government when the 85 year old Fidel Castro and his brother Raul are gone, and building a presence now could enable the U.S. to be an honest broker in the transition to the next leadership. Economically, Cuba is exporting oil to Venezuela for refining and more oil has been discovered on the coast between Cuba and the United States. Drilling contracts are being awarded to companies from China, Spain, Russia, India and Malaysia, which have little to no experience drilling deepwater wells. If there is another blowout like the previous one in the Gulf of Mexico, it could affect the coast of Florida and the southern states, and the U.S. is the only country with the experience of successfully plugging an underwater leak.

The sub-committee met after the trip and, based on

his observations and prayerful consideration, Father Isaac drafted a resolution for the Episcopal Church to recommend that the United States lift the embargo. He feels that if the U.S. can trade half-way around the world with communist China and Vietnam when we had strained relations in the past with both countries, we should also be able to trade with eleven million Cubans who are ninety miles from our shores. The resolution will be presented at The Episcopal General Convention in Indianapolis in July 2012. At the convention two bodies - the House of Deputies, which consists of priests and lay people, and the smaller House of Bishops - must both pass the resolution for it to become policy of the Episcopal Church. If it passes, then the church will lobby the president and Congress to lift the embargo. Finally, Father Isaac pointed out that, “We are told to be our ‘brothers’ keeper.’ Wherever any Christian is in need of help in the world, the church should be there to help.”

ChurCh ServiCeSANGLICAN

St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church

Christ-Centered; Bible Believing

2368 Eggert Rd, TOT(716) 831-1777

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

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

11:am Christian Ed. & Nursery

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: 9:00am, 10:30am,

12:00pmWED: 6:30 Prayer Meeting

THUR: 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 Dave 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.

comRev. William Livermore

(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

Heartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport

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

SUN: 9:45am


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

Service

CHURCH OF GOD

Yotvata Community Church(General Conference)

2271 Delaware Ave, KEN(Chapel Of Kenmore

Presbyterian)SUN: 11:30am

Contemporary Worship Style

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 Nazarene

849 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

SUN: 8:00am & 10:00am SUN: 9:00 am - Young Adult

/ Adult EducationSUN: 9:40 am - Children’s

Education

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. William S. WinstonSUN 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.

orgRev. Ellen L. Brauza

SUN: 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.

comRev. Susan Keppy

SUN: 8:00 & 10:30SUN 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. Gary Seefeldt

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, 9:45am- Worship in the

WoodsHoly Communion weeks 1,3

& 5

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

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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 BrownSUN 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 9:15amMON: 6:30pm- Healing

Service

Exley United Methodist Church

338 Lake St., WILS(716) 751-6988

Rev. Barbara Allen

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) 772-2376SUN: 11:15am

Sunday/Adult School 10:00am

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

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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

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

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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

Sunday School: 9:00am

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: 11:20 - Sabbath School, Bible Study

SUN: 10:00am

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.orgPastor Mark Breese

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

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) 639-7512

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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EVERY FIRST SUNDAY9:00am*Free BreakfastHeartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., GSPT (772-6115)Discipleship Hour is at 11:15am

EVERY SUNDAY 9:45-10:30AMCoffee CaféAmherst 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 & 10:00am

Anointing 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 GroupBethel 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.

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 8:00PMVintageThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL (631-2636)

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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 1:00pmRuth CircleFirst Presbyterian

Church21 Church St., LKPT (433-5905)Ruth 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 9:30-11:15amMommy 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 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 years to 5TH gradeEmmanuel United Methodist Church

75 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 (631-2636)The MOVI movement gathers every Wednesday night in the Crosspoint Theatre, at the Crosspoint campus, from 6:15-9:00pm. Teens should expect that every Wednesday when they leave they are equipped and encouraged for the weeks journey ahead. This will happen through music, small groups, and discussions from the bible and more.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pmJesus & Me (JAM) - Children’s OutreachFirst Baptist Church140 Genesee St., LKPT

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00pmAWANA Children’s ProgramAmherst Baptist Church100 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 pmYouth GroupCalvary 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 WEDNESDAY 6:00pm – 8:00pmFamily Night at BethelBethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Rd. GTZVL (688-8668)www.bethel-nab.orgJoin 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)


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EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:30amTea and SharingEVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH -INVITATION TO ALL LADIESChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest) LKPT (433-9229)We extend a warm invitation to all the ladies of the community to attend their monthly “Tea and Sharing” time on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10 am in the Parish Hall. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!! Please bring a friend and come join us for fellowship and celebration!! Christ Church is handicapped accessible!!

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

EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY (Sept- May) 4:30-6:30Spaghetti dinnerNew Covenant345 Mc Conkey Dr. TOT (877-9882)www.nctag.orgHelp support our food pantry! $7.00 adult & 3.50 child 4-12

EVERY 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 ClubVictory Christian Church6886 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 Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, GTZVL (631-2636)The Chapel Singles Ministry provides an environment that encourages Christ-Centered


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EVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmDivorce CareThe 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 ONEMt. 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 MetingMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd.,

LKPT (434-8500)

EVERY FRIDAY 5:30PMYouth Group Amherst Sonrise Church – Nazarene849 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 MeetingMt Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-8500)Prayer Meeting at the Church

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTHGolden EaglesThe 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.

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EVERY SATURDAY 9:30amWomen in the World Bible StudyMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., LKPT (434-8500)

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 (433-6227)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.

SAT/SUN DEC. 31st & JAN 1stNew Years ServicesSt. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church2368 Eggert Rd. TOT (831-1777)Web: www.stbartston.org New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 – 4:30 PMNew Year’s Day, January 1 – 8:00, 9:15 & 11:00am

SUNDAY, JAN 1st 10:00am New Year’s Day ServiceSt. Martin Lutheran 322 Old Falls Blvd. NT (693-4415)New Year’s Day- worship at 10:00 a.m.

SUNDAY JAN 1st 10:00amNew Year’s Day Service with CommunionMount Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd. LKPT (434-8500)Web: www.mountolivelockport.org

SUN, JAN. 1st 11:00amNew Years Day ServiceSt. John’s Evangelical Lutheran3512 Clinton ST., WS (668-2152)Web site: www.saintjohnsws.orgJanuary 1 - 11 a.m. worship/w/holy communion

FRIDAY, JAN. 20th 7:00-10:00pm“Third Friday” Coffee HouseSt. Peter’s United Church of Christ1475 Orchard Park Road, WS674-1233 or st-petersucc.org“Third Friday” Coffee House & Open Mic,featuring the “Voices of Mercy” from St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. Talented musicians of all genres invited toparticipate in open mic.

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There are 1440 minutes in every day... Schedule 30 of them for physical activity.

Adults need recess too! With a little creativity and planning, even the person with the busiest schedule can make room for physical activity. For many folks, before or after work or meals is often an available time to cycle, walk, or play. Think about your weekly or daily schedule and look for or make opportunities to be more active. Every little bit helps. Consider the following suggestions:

• Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the store, or place of worship.• Park the car farther away from your destination. • Get on or off the bus several blocks away. • Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.• Play with children or pets. Everybody wins. If you find it too difficult to be active after work, try it before work.•Take fitness breaks-walking or doing desk exercises-instead of taking cigarette or coffee breaks. • Perform gardening or home repair activities.

• Avoid labor-saving devices-turn off the self propel option on your lawn mower or vacuum cleaner. • Use leg power-take small trips on foot to get your body moving.• Exercise while watching TV (for example, use hand weights, stationary bicycle/treadmill stairclimber, or stretch).• Dance to music.• Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and office. You’ll be ready for activity wherever you go! • Make a Saturday morning walk a group habit. Walk while doing errands.Tips for People Who Have Been Inactive

for a WhileUse a sensible approach by starting out slowly.• Begin by choosing moderate-intensity activities you enjoy the most. By choosing activities you enjoy, you’ll be more likely to stick with them. • Gradually build up the time spent doing the activity by adding a few minutes every few days

or so until you can comfortably perform a minimum recommended amount of activity (30 minutes per day).• As the minimum amount becomes easier, gradually increase either the length of time performing an activity or increase the intensity of the activity, or both.• Vary your activities, both for interest and to broaden the range of benefits.• Explore new physical activities.• Reward and acknowledge your efforts.

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Covenant Youth, Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main St. Gasport will be having a Turkey & biscuit dinner on Sat. Jan. 28th from 4 pm - 7 pm. Price will be $8 adults and $5 children 5-12. Proceeds to benefit youth’s mission projects. Last year we donated over $3,000 to several local PROJECTS.

Relay for Life has been our first priority with over $2,200,(our group lost Meghan Reddenback to cancer last year), Buffalo City Mission we fed 135 people with our donation, Gasport Lion’s Club over $250 in gifts for the mitten tree (we took 10 names off the tree), and Plymouth Crossroads for homeless boys which is sponsored by the United Church of Christ we gave Christmas gifts and clothing.

We have done local cleanup in the Gasport community and for our church sponsors, Covenant United Church of Christ and Zion Lutheran in Gasport.

If you have further questions on our group please contact the church at 772-7802 and leave a message for Scott or Kim and they’ll return your call.

Wacky weather with walloping wind whipping a hurricane, Not to mention woeful winters with snow and pouring rain. Then a terrible earthquake that could rattle anybody’s brain! Will harsh natural events contribute to people going insane?

When definitely; not even an overwhelming Tsunami flood. Would promote the mad practice of shedding innocent blood, Of course man won’t stop volcanoes from spewing out crud. Nor protect valley homes from down sliding, rumbling mud. Traumas of babes being born and then quickly an early death, Astoundingly smokers grasp for smokes until their last breath. With the crashing of cars and trucks; along with falling of jets, While many without wisdom asked; “is this as bad as it gets?” Amazingly; that since the rebellion of man; it’s not a lot worse! Especially as the fall of man; brought down a terse curse verse! There are a few men; who will not be making any colossal bets. That globally mankind will find; this just, isn’t as bad as it gets! Some people might come to know how good life could really be. When the time comes for them to enter past the gates of Eternity!

The Lake Shore Area of Christian Churches (LSACC) in partnership with Samaritan Counseling Center (SCC) of Western New York, announce the opening of a new satellite Counseling Center in Angola New York. The new Samaritan Counseling Center Satellite will be located at:

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 930 Lake St. Angola, NY. 14006

The Samaritan Counseling Center provides professional, confidential counseling and mentoring for individuals, couples, children, families and clergy in a spiritual, faith-oriented context. In addition, the Center provides consultations, training, workshops, and educational programs for physicians, clergy, agencies, congregations, and groups and provides

training for pastors and lay people through its Certified Pastoral Education program. A one on one “buddy system” to help people, who are hurting, is available through our Stephen Ministry program.

The Samaritan Center is an ecumenical group and offers counseling at thirteen locations throughout Western New York. It is accredited by the Samaritan Institute in Denver Colorado and the Samaritan Counseling Center of Western New York, one of 91 Centers, is the oldest Samaritan Counseling Center in the US and Japan, having begun operations in 1959.

The Grand Opening of the Angola Satellite will be at St. Paul’s on Sunday, January 15, 2012. There will be a Hymn Sing, beginning

at 6:30PM that will be followed by light refreshments. Members from the Samaritan Counseling staff as well as members from the Lake Shore Area of Christian Churches will be on hand to show the new satellite. The Hymn Sing, an annual event in Angola will last about an hour and is sponsored by the LSACC and will feature singers from all ten Angola area congregations that make up the LSACC membership. Counseling will be available at St. Paul’s beginning Monday, January 16, 2012. To make an appointment to meet with one of the Counselors or Spiritual Mentors please call 743-9117. Visit the Center at www.SCCWNY.org

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Bad As It GetsBy Elby

by Rich Landseadel

The Stephen Ministries is a non-for-profit Christian training organization based in St. Louis. Since 1975 they have provided high-quality, Christ-centered training and resources to more than 9000 congregations from more than 100 denominations. Stephen Ministers follow the example of St. Stephen who helped individuals one on one.The Stephen series of training is a complete system for training and organizing lay people to provide one-on-one Christian care to hurting people in your congregation and the community.

Imagine the difference your congregation would make if they had 10, 20, 30 or more well trained lay caregivers to work with your pastor in providing caring ministry to people who are hurting. That’s the difference the Stephen ministry is making in thousands of communities.

Why the Stephen Ministry

John 13:34b “ Love one another as I have loved you”

Matthew 25:40 “Just as you did it to one of least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”

Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep”

The Stephen

Ministry helps by giving high quality care to:

Those grieving the loss of a loved one Those with chronic illness & their

Terminally ill people and their families family

People who are house bound Those who are separated or divorced

Victims of disasters Those experiencing birth problems

The hospitalized Those with job problems

The aging and

elderly

Stephen Ministry is caring for people with total confidentiality.

Caring for Arlene

When Arlene’s husband, Phil, died in an auto accident, Arlene was left to take care of her three young children by herself. There was a wonderful outpouring of help for a while. However two months after he died most of the support dried up. Arlene began to feel overwhelmed, alone and angry, that Phil died and left her alone. One time she even walked out of the house with a full suitcase just to get away. However she returned in a few minutes.

Her neighbor, Mary, checked in with her every once in awhile. This was one of the days Mary did and noticed the suitcase sitting by the door. She innocently asked Arlene if she was going on a trip. Arlene broke down and told the whole story to Mary. Mary listened to her and asked her if she could talk to her pastor to see if Arlene could

have a Stephen Minister. Later that day the Stephen Leader who served as referral coordinator, called Arlene and made an appointment for an interview the next day.

Sandra was assigned to be Arlene’s Stephen Minister and she visited her the next day. At first they were very formal and Arlene felt in control that day. When Sandra called her the next day, however, Arlene felt totally overwhelmed and told Sandra about her sadness and frustration. Sandra listened for almost an hour. They agreed that, in addition to the weekly visits, Arlene would call Sandra whenever she was feeling overwhelmed.

After a while Arlene’s anger turned to deep sadness. Sometimes when she met with Sandra, Arlene would cry for much of the hour. Arlene’s pain weighed on Sandra also. Sandra cared so deeply that she felt quite a bit of Arlene’s sadness and loneliness. It was like Arlene was walking through the valley of the shadow of death and Sandra was

walking beside her all the time.

Sandra made sure she was with Arlene on the 0ne-year anniversary of Phil’s death and that day seemed to mark a turning point. Arlene began to talk more frequently about the good time with Phil and the children.

On the second anniversary of Phil’s death they went out to lunch together. Arlene was very sad that day but talked about how she was finally resigned to missing Phil. Then they talked about a vacation that Arlene, her children and their neighbor Carolyn’s family was planning on taking together. At Sandra’s next supervision session she told her group that it might be time to discuss closure with Arlene. They agreed and talked about how she might proceed.

Sandra and Arlene met weekly for the next couple of months. They talked about all the two of them have shared over the last two years. When Sandra brought up the idea of bringing the formal caring relationship to

a close, Arlene was a bit apprehensive about not having Sandra as her Stephen Minister. But Sandra assured her that they could still be friends, and she would be there for Arlene whenever Arlene needed her.

This is one example of what Stephen Ministry can do. If you or your congregation would like to learn more or become involved, please feel free to contact us at The Samaritan Counseling Center 716-743-9117 or if your outside of Erie & Niagara counties call

1-800-660-5053 or visit us at:www.sccwny.org .


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Ecclesiastes 3:11“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”

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Matthew 6:34“Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.”

Different Colored Boats“The book Different Colored Boats are collected writings that will discuss different teachings of the various relationships with God. The title comes from a friend of mine who coined the phrase. In a discussion one day about the community group that I established

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Center Road Baptist ChurchThe Center Road Christian Academy412 Center Rd.West Seneca, NY 14224(716) 675-6545 www.centerroadbaptistchurch.com/academy.html

Christ the KingPreparatory Academy K-8th Grade3571 Niagara Falls Blvd.Wheatfield, NY 14120(716) 553-6318

Christian Academy of WNY — C.A.W.N.YK-12621 Payne AvenueNorth TonawandaNew York 14120(716) 433-1652www.cawny.com

Covenant United Church of ChristCovenant Nursery SchoolPre-School 3, 4 & 5 year olds4449 Main St.Gasport, NY 14067(716) 772-7802

Fair HavensWee Havens Preschool3&4 yr olds7337 Ward Road N. Tonawanda, NY 14120(716) 693-9204www. weehavenspreschool.com

First Presbyterian ChurchHappy Times Preschool18 months to 12 years21 Church StreetLockport, NY 14094(716) 433-4987

First Trinity Lutheran ChurchFirst Trinity PreschoolPre-K, 2-4 year olds1570 Niagara Falls Blvd.Tonawanda, NY 14150Phone: (716) 835-2220www. http://firsttrinity.com/preschool

Holy GhostHoly Ghost Lutheran SchoolPre-K - 8th Grade6630 Luther StreetWheatfield, NY 14304(716) 731-3030www.holyghostlcms.org

Moppets Pre-SchoolChurch of Christ3 & 4 Years Olds616 Main St. West Seneca New York 14224(716) 662-5211www.moppets-preschool.com


New CreationFellowship AcademyK-123325 Genesee StreetCheektowaga, NY 14225(716) 632-6084ncfacademy.com

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St. Mark’s Lutheran ChurchSt. Mark’s PreschoolPre-K, Ages 3-41135 Oliver StreetN. Tonawanda, NY 14120(716) 693-3715stmarknt.org/school.htm

St. Matthew LutheranSt. Matthews School K-8875 Eggert Drive N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 692-6862stmatthewlutheran.net

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Luke 12:34“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Philippians 4:13“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Philippians 4:19“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Proverbs 13:10“By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.”



“Baby” Joe Mesi who was recently inducted by The National Veteran Boxers Assoc. into the 2011 Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame visited Christian Academy of WNY this week to promote the annual Dinner/Auction to be held March 16, 2012 at Banchetti’s Restaurant. He said that raising money for the school was important for our sports programs, teachers salaries, music programs and other things.. he encouraged out kids by saying that it didn’t matter if they are they best, but to always give their best whether in math, music, sports, dance whatever gifting God has given to them,

That at the end of the day, if we can look back and see that we have given and done our best, that is what counts. He never tried to win, although he never lost, because he always gave his best

at practices and at his matches.

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