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St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda will be celebrating its 150th anniversary on Sunday, April 10 with a special worship service at 10:00 AM. Guest speaker at the service will be The Reverend Doctor Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis , Missouri. A catered anniversary banquet, for which reservations are required, will follow the service.

On Wednesday April 14 a short evening worship service of thanksgiving will be held at 7:00 PM. It will be followed by a reception and the ringing of the original church bell (purchased in 1867) 150 times.

It was on April 14, 1861 when a group of 14 men, recent German immigrants who were at that time members of St. Martin Lutheran Church, met and organized a new congregation affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of

Missouri, Ohio, and other States which is now called the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. They named their new church St. Paul.

Early meetings were held on the second floor of a hotel in Martinsville, which is now part of North Tonawanda. Showing its support for Christian education, a school building was purchased and the first school teacher was appointed on October 13, 1861 for the initial salary of $8 per month.

The first church building was dedicated on August 3, 1862 after

which the congregation built a parsonage. The people of St. Paul then had a church, a school, and a parsonage, but it had no pastor. From 1861 until 1867 the church was served by visiting pastors and lay readers from the congregation. The first called minister at St. Paul was Rev. Carl Renz who was installed on November 17, 1867. In that same year the congregation purchased the bell which still rings from the current bell tower before worship services.

About a year prior to the arrival of Rev. Renz, a large number of new members joined St. Paul. The trustees from this group held the title to a larger school building located at 300 Old Falls Blvd. and it became the property of St. Paul. The first St. Paul School was immediately sold at public auction. A cemetery behind the church was used until 1887 when the property for the present St. Paul Cemetery on Wall Street was

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AlliAnce churchesKenmore Alliance175 Bonnet Ave., TOTSaturday: 6pmSunday: 9am, 10:30am*, 12pmWednesday: 6:30 (Prayer Meeting)Thursday: 6:15 (Awana Children’s Program)

AnglicAnst. Bartholomew’s Anglican2368 Eggert Road, TONSaturday 4:30 pm; Sunday: 8:00; 9:15 & 11:00 am; Children’sEducation 9:15 & 11:00 amWed.: 6:45, 9:30 am & 5:30 pmFridays in Lent: 7:00 pm, Bible StudyHoly Week Services: Mon/Tues 7:00 pm; Maundy Thur 5:30 pm Seder Meal; 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist; Good Friday 12-3:00 pm, Liturgical Three Hours; 8:00 pm, Tenebrae; Easter Sunday 8:00, 9:15 & 11:15am

AssemBly of god churches

new covenant Tabernacle345 McConkey Drive, TONSunday: 9-9:45am(Family Education), 10amWednesday: 7-8pm(God Encounter)

BApTisT churches

calvary new covenant78 Pyle Court, TONSunday School: 10:45amSunday: 11amWednesday Bible Study: 7pm

first Baptist530 Meadow Drive, NTSchool: 9:30amSunday: 11am, 6pmWednesday: 7pm (Adult Bible

Study and Prayer Meeting), 6:45 (Kind.-5th, 6th-12th)

friendship Baptist7260 Ward Rd., NTSunday: 11am Thurs.: 7:30pm (Prayer Meeting)

Kenmore Baptist10 Wardman Rd., KENSunday School: 9:45amWorship: 11am

lighthouse Baptist383 Wheatfield St., NTWorship: 11am, 6pmSunday School: 10amBible Study: 7pm

open Bible Baptist72 E. Niagara St., COTSunday: 11am, 6:30pmSunday School: 10amWednesday: 6:30pm (Prayer), 7pm (Service)

Tonawanda Baptist3200 Elmwood Ave., TOTSunday: 9:30am (Bible Study), 10:30 (Worship)

grace Baptist2525 Eggert Rd, TOTSunday School: 9amService: 10:30am

chrisTiAn church (disciples of christ)

grove street christian85 Grove St. TOTSunday: 10:30am*

payne Avenuechristian church1459 Payne Ave., NT; Worship: 10AM Sundays

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Tonawanda church of christDelaware & Summit, COTSunday: 10:30am (Worship and Children’s Church), 9:30am Bible SchoolWednesday: 11am, 5:30 (Youth)

church of god(general conference)

yotvata community church2271 Delaware Ave, KEN(Chapel Of Kenmore Presbyterian)Sunday: 11:30am (Contemporary Worship Style)Children Church: 12:00Wednesday: 7:00pm Prayer and Bible Study.

church of god(cleveland Tn)

river of life church195 Schenk St.North Tonawanda, NY 14120(716) 692- 2230Worship: Sundays at 11:00amGod Shop: Tuesdays 7:00 PM

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church of the Advent54 Delaware Rd, KENSunday: 8am, 10:30amWednesday: 7:30am

st. marksPayne & Tremont, NTSunday: 8am, 10amWed: 10am

new Apostolic4229 Delaware, TOTSunday: 10:30Wednesday: 8pm

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evangelical covenant church786 Kenmore Ave., KENSunday: 10:45am *

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Abiding savior1534 Ruie Rd, NTSaturday: 6:30pmSunday Christian Education: 9:15amSunday: 10:30am

Augustana lutheran3141 Eggert Dr., TOTSunday: 10:30am (9:30 in Sum-mer), 9am (Sunday School)

first Trinity1570 Niagara Falls Blvd, TOTSaturday: 5:30pmSunday: 8:45am, 11:15amSunday School: 10am

grace evangelical375 Payne Ave, NTSaturday: 5pmSunday School: 8:45amSunday: 10am

good shepherd2669 Sheridan Dr. TOTSunday: 9:15am (Bible Study), 9:15am (Sunday School), 10:15am

immanuel lutheran107 Scott St, COTSaturday: 5pmSunday School: 9amSunday: 10:30am

st. John evangelical6950 Ward Rd, NTSunday: 8am & 10:30amSunday School & Bible Study 9:15am; Wednesday Service 7pm

st. mark’s lutheran1135 Oliver St, NTSaturday: 5pmSunday: 9am, 11:15amEducation Hour: 10:10am

st. martin lutheran322 Old Falls Blvd, NTSunday: 9amSunday School: 10:15am

st. matthew lutheran875 Eggert Dr, NTSunday: 9:15am

st. paul evangelical64 East Felton St., NTSunday School: 9:30amSunday: 10:45am

st. paul lutheran453 Old Falls Blvd, NTSunday: 8am, 10:45amMonday: 7pm

pilgrim lutheranChapel & Delaware Rd, KENSunday: 10amSunday Adult: 9am, 11am

redeemer lutheranFalconer at Thompson, NTSunday: 10:30am

st. marks evangelical576 Delaware Rd, KENSunday: 10am

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Beach ridge free methodist4143 Beach Ridge Rd, NTSunday: 8:30am, 9:45am

Bethany united methodist177 Cornwall Ave, TOTSunday: 9:30, 10:45

nash road free methodist958 Nash Rd, NTSunday: 9am, 11am

first united methodist65 Main St, NTSunday: 8:30, 10:45Sunday School: 9:30am

Kenmore united methodist32 Landers Rd., KENSunday: 9:20am, 11:30am*

pendleton center united methodist6864 Campbell Blvd, NTSaturday: 5pmSunday: 8:15am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 6:30pm1st Monday of the month: 6:00pm (Prayer)

pendleton communityfree methodist5721 Creek Rd, NTSunday School: 9:45amSunday: 10:55am

Tonawanda united methodist221 Morgan St, COTSunday: 11am

Tonawanda free methodist207 Grove St, COTSunday: 9am, 11amMonday: 7pm Biker Church

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curtis park presbyterian748 Woodland Drive, TOTSunday: 10am

deerhurst presbyterian257 Deerhurst Park Blvd, TOTSunday: 10am

faith united presbyterian3150 Elmwood Ave, KENSchool: 9amSunday: 10:30am

first presbyterian149 Broad St, COTSunday: 11am*

Knox presbyterian2595 Elmwood Ave, KENSunday: 9:30am, 11am

Kenmore presbyterian2771 Delaware Ave, KENSunday: 10amYouth: 6pm

north presbyterian168 Payne Ave, NTSchool: 9:45am; Sunday: 11am

Third presbyterian110 Felton St., NTSunday: 10:45am*

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was enlarged in 1879 and renovated on August 11, 1911. The congregation went through the difficult but necessary transition from the German language to English language between 1916 and 1920. Shortly after the installation of Rev. F.A. Hinners in 1927 it became apparent that a larger church was needed for the growing congregation. A building fund was established in 1928 and with the dedication of the present church was dedicated on April 18, 1937. The old church was converted for use as a fellowship hall and was used until 1953 when the present fellowship hall was completed. The old

parsonage had been torn down to make room for the fellowship hall and in 1952 a home was purchased on Old Falls Blvd. to use as a parsonage until it was sold in 1998.

The Christian Day School building was replaced by a new school in 1897, remodeled in 1916, but was condemned and demolished in 1954. Classes were then held in the lower fellowship hall and in the rooms behind the altar of the current sanctuary. A new school with rooms for preschool through eighth grade was dedicated on

March 17, 1963. The grade school program was discontinued in 2004. The preschool program continues to serve the needs of the congregation and the community.

Since its beginnings in 1861, thousands of lives have been touched by St. Paul Lutheran Church. St. Paul’s current mission statement of “God’s love shining through us ... opening doors and changing lives” is strong evidence

of the commitment of our congregation to reach out with the Gospel message to the community and the world around us. We have remained true to the faith and the vision that our forefathers worked so hard to preserve. To God be the glory!

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st. Andrew Kim9 O’Hara Drive, TOTWednesday: 7:30 PMWednesday: 7:15 PM (Confession)Sunday: 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM

st. christopher’s2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, TOTSaturday: 4:30pm, 7:00pmSunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11am, 5pm

st. francis of Assisi150 Broad St, COTM-F 8:30amWednesday and Friday: 12pmSaturday: 4:30pmSunday: 8am, 9:30am, 11amConfession: Saturday: 3-4pm

st. Jude the Apostle800 Niagara Falls Blvd, NTWeekdays: 6:45am, 9amSaturday: 9am, 5amConfession: Saturday 4pmSunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 7pm

st. Timothy565 E. Park Dr. (Ensminger Rd), TOT: Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 7pm; Saturday: 4:30pm, 7pm

our lady of czestochowa64 Center Ave, NTSaturday: 4pm; Sunday: 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:15am; Wednesday: 7pm

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church of the nativity1530 Colvin Blvd, TOTSunday: 9am* & 10:30am*

Kenilworth ucc45 Dalton Dr, KENSunday: 10:30am*

Kenmore ucc295 Delaware Rd, TOTSunday: 10:30am*

st. paul’s ucc (Wendelville)7416 Campbell Blvd, NTSunday- 10am*

st. peter’s ucc1208 Oliver St., NTSchool: 9amSunday: 10:30am

salem ucc144 Morgan St at Main St. COTSunday: 9:30am (Sunday School)Sunday: 9:30am (Bible Study)Sunday: 10:30am

Zion uccParker Blvd & Koenig Cir., TOTSunday: 9am, 10:30am

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Bethesda full gospel TabernacleDelaware and Broad, COTSunday: 10amWednesday: 7pm (Bible Study)Friday: 7pm (1st and 3rd Friday)

calvary Bible church445 Delaware, COTSunday: 10am, 6pmThursday: 7pm

fellowship of god’s Word116 Broad St, COTSunday: 10:30am*

The fair havens church7337 Ward Rd, NTWednesday: 7pm (Prayer)Sunday: 10am

living Word ministry1307 Erie Ave., NTSunday: 10:00Tuesday: Bible Study 6:30

new life centerunited pentecostal80 Luksin Dr, COTSunday: 10am, 6:30pmWednesday: 7:30pm

salvation Army46 Broad St, COTSunday: 11amSalvation Meeting: 7pm

salvation in christ316 Thompson St., NTSunday: 10:30Kids: Friday 6-8pm (K-6)

True Word Anointed ministry of Jesus christ 600 Oliver St., NTWednesday: 7:00pm (Bible Study)Sunday: 9:30am (Sunday School)Sunday: 11:00am

vanguard christian church75 17th Avenue, NTSunday: 11amYouth: Friday 6:30pm

*- denotes sunday school occurs during this service

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eVery SUnDay 6:00-7:30pm* Kenmore Presbyterian 295 elmwood ave, Ken (875-7600) youth fellowship

eVery MonDay 7:00pm*biker Churchtonawanda free Methodist 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 weDneSDay 7:00pm* wednesday night bible Study

Calvary new Covenant 78 Pyle Court, Ken(876-4629)

eVery weDneSDay 7:00-8:00pm* new Covenant tabernacle 345 McConkey Drive, Ken (877-1335 ) God encounter

eVery weDneSDay *Mommy and Me PlaygroupKnoX Presbyterian Church2595 elmwood ave., Ken (873-2423)web Site at: www.knoxchurchbuffalo.comSchedule: They meet Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:15 am and follow the Ken-ton school calendar.

eVery thUrSDay 6:15pm* awana Children’s Program Kenmore alliance Church 175 bonnet ave. Ken (876-5570) awana Children’s Program eVery friDay 7:00pm* awana Children’s Program new Covenant tabernacle 345 McConkey Drive, ton (877-1335) youth Service

firSt SatUrDay ofeVery Month! *May 7th habitat for humanity first Presbyterian Church 149 broad St., Cot (692-1319) e-mail: church@firstprestona.org. web address: www.firstprestona.org 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.

SUnDay May 1St 8:00amMen’s Discipleship breakfastSt bartholomew’s anglican 2368 eggert rd., ton(831-1777)bishop bill atwood, Speaker. all are welcome!

SUnDay May 1St 8:00amyouth SundaySt bartholomew’s anglican 2368 eggert rd., ton 831-1777)As a fund raising event in preparation for Kingdom bound in August, immediately following the 11:00am service, from 12:45-2:30pm, the youth will provide an “all you can eat” spaghetti dinner with salad, drink, bread and desert. All for only

$7.00! “Take out” available. General public invited. All are welcome!

SUnDay, May 1st 1-5 pmwestern new york area Churches in CovenantSpring Meeting Church of the nativity1530 Colvin blvd., Ken (875-3365)The WNY Area Churches in Covenant Spring Meeting will be on Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at Fox Run in Orchard Park from 1-5 pm. Come, see and hear about the work of our United Church Home Society, Inc. Reservations are required.

MonDay, May 2nd 12:00pmwomen’s Guild white linen teaChurch of the nativity1530 Colvin blvd., Ken (875-3365) Tea is in the Sangree Chapel. Sign up in the Gathering Space.

weDneSDay May 4th 10:00am-1:30pmMonth of May Salefirst Presbyterian Church 149 broad St., Cot (692-1319) e-mail: church@firstprestona.org. web address: www.firstprestona.orgMini boutique, Plant Place, thrift Shop

weDneSDay May 4th 11:00am-1:00pmluncheonfirst Presbyterian Church 149 broad St., Cot(692-1319)Tuna salad plate, Home baked pie, Coffee, Tea, Punch

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MAY 2011SatUrDay May 7th food Pantry outreachnash road Methodist 958 nash rd., nt(692-8683)

friDay, May 13th 6:30 pmfamily Movie nightPendleton Center UMC6864 Campbell blvd., nt (625-8306)

fri. & Sat., May 13th & 14th9:00am-2:00 pmChurch of the nativity annual Garage SaleChurch of the nativity1530 Colvin blvd.,Ken(875-3365) This year the garage sale will take place on Friday, May 13th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Saturday, May 14th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is your chance to clean your closets, basements and garages to help a worthy cause. Bring items to donate to the coat racks in the Gathering Space or the stage downstairs after church or any day until Wednesday, May 11th. Volunteers will be needed to do pick-ups, sort items, price items, sell items, and to transport leftover items. Look for more information in the May Parish News.

SatUrDay May 14th 7:00pmemily helenbrook returns Church of the nativity1530 Colvin blvd.,Ken(875-3365) She is appearing at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lakeview on May 14th at 7:00 pm. The proceeds from the concert are going to Operation Good Neighbor, a major Food Pantry. Bill Roberts will be

selling tickets and they will also be available at the door if they aren’t sold out. Any questions, contact Bill at nroberts235@roadrunner.com .

SatUrDay, May 14th 10:00am-2:00pmrummage SalePendleton Center UMC6864 Campbell blvd., nt (625-8306)

SatUrDay May 14th SPCa “needs” Doghouse(in parking lot)nash road Methodist 958 nash rd., nt (692-8683)

SUnDay May 15th10:30 am youth Cantata Church of the nativity1530 Colvin blvd.,Ken(875-3365)worship Service on May 15thPlease join us for the presentation of the children’s and youth cantata “Rescue in the Night” during the 10:30 am worship on Sunday, May 15th.

SatUrDay anD SUnDay, May 20th-21St 7:00PMwild west weekendthe rapids theater1711 Main St. nf(743-9117)SAMARITAN NIGHT AT THE RAPIDS THEATER CELEBRATING OUR 52ND YEAR OF SERVING THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY. Join us for a fun filled evening of good music and good times. Dress up if you choose, in your finest western duds for a Samaritan fund-raiser at the Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls, NY., featuring : Cody McCarver in concert,

formerly of the nationally known country music group, Confederate Railroad, and a premier movie featuring film star Michael Madsen.Western Buffet included. Live auction of baskets of goodies and cheer, and valuable gift certificates from businesses throughout Western New YorkPrizes for the best-dressed cowgirl and cowboyIncluded in your $75 dollar ticket is a bonus Friday evening May 20th, at 7:00pm featuring country western performer Phil Vassar. This ticket is transferable and giftable if you cannot make both evenings. This event will be strictly limited to 500 people and all proceeds will go to the Samaritan Counseling Center. Tickets on sale through the Rapids Theater box office www.rapidstheatre.com or by calling the SCC

SatUrDay May 21st 8:00amladies Conference lighthouse baptist Church383 wheatfield St.,nt(693-8252)www.lighthousebaptistnt.comDear Church Ladies:You are invited to attend “Like A Breath of Fresh Air” Mrs. Cathy Berry of Charlotte, North Carolina, will be the guest speaker for the day. There will be a split session for the teens. Registration is $25.00 for adult women and $15.00 for teenagers ages 13-18. Registration form and registration fees by May 1. Late registrants are welcome, but there will be an additional $5.00 fee per person. If you have any questions, please call 716-693-8252.

SatUrDay May 21st, 4-7pmbbQ and basket auctionbrighton Community baptist 1225 brighton rd., ton (832-4889)Krolick’s Chicken BBQ Cost $8/50 includes: Chicken, roll, two salads, dessert and drink.

May 24th 7:00pmf.b.i Presents internet Safety!St. Martin’s lutheran Church322 old falls blvd., nt(693-4415)Are you familiar with the term “sexting”? Has your child experienced bullying on the internet? Do you know who your child is socializing with on the internet? These and other topics will be explored at a presentation sponsored by the Seven Church Ministry of the Tonawanda’s at St Martin Lutheran Church. All interested adults are invited to attend. The program will be presented b Agent Aaron Pinder, a member of the F.B.I. Cyber Crime Task Force.

thUrSDay, May 26th 11:00 am CCC radio Program wJJl1140 Hear our monthly radio program on WJJL 1440 at 11:00 am on the last Thursday of every month. We are featuring the churches, community events, outreach programs and interviews.

SUnDay May 29th Memorial Day Picnic Kenmore baptist Church10 wardman rd.,Ken(875-6223)

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by Kathy ReandeauFirst Presbyterian

Church and the Network of Biblical Storytellers, WNY Guild will welcome the renowned Raccontamiunastoria Storytelling Company from Rome, Italy for a free performance on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at One Symphony Circle in Buffalo (near Kleinhans Music Hall). Using their unique method of creative-theatrical storytelling, the troupe will perform the controversial and

passionate story of King David and Bathsheba and “I Alone Love You,” the story of Mary Magdalene and Peter.

David and Bathsheba is the emotional retelling of the most shocking and controversial story of the Bible: the story of a forbidden burning passion, the story of a cruel murder, the story of a lost child. Universal and extreme, it is the story of the never-ending struggle of humankind trying to reach God. Their story inspired across the centuries great artists

of all disciplines - from painters to poets, from musicians to Hollywood directors. But nothing makes it as real and incredibly contemporary as its original oral storytelling form.

Peter and Mary Magdalene couldn’t have been more different...their dislike was palpable...still they had in common the most important thing of their life: their love for Jesus. He was a fi sherman with a common life and a family. She was a common harlot with a life of distress and misery. They meet Jesus “by chance” and He becomes the central fi gure of their lives and changes them forever. “I Alone Love You” is a story of Jesus seen

through the eyes of two people who loved Him on earth.

Paola Balbi and Davide Bardi, co-Artistic Directors from the Storytelling Company bring these tales to life through their emotional performances. With laughter, tears, words, music and dance, they tell these stories of Biblical power and humanity. Roughly translated as “tell me a story,” Raccontamiunastoria is the most established storytelling company of Italy and organizer of the International Storytelling Festival in Rome. The Group is housed in the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome and run by the Augustinian Fathers.

A free will offering will be taken following the performance. First Presbyterian Church was the fi rst faith community in Buffalo. Founded in 1812, it is often referred

to as the “Mother of All Buffalo Churches.” They are pleased to welcome this opportunity for all Christians to gather under one roof to hear these Biblical stories. Further information on the Raccontamiunastoria Storytelling Company may be found at www.

raccontamiunastoria.com. Further information on the event or First Presbyterian Church may be obtained by contacting Maria Patrick Oakley at 884-7250 or visiting the church’s web site at www.fi rstchurchbuffalo.org.

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

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

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

New Life Christian CenterNew Life Christian SchoolPre-School 3&4 year oldsK-880 Luksin Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 694-0071www. newlifecenterofwny.com

St. John LutheranSt. John Lutheran SchoolK-86950 Ward Road N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 693-9677www.stjohnnt.com/school.html

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

St. Paul LutheranSt. Paul PreschoolPre-K, Ages 3-4453 Old Falls Boulevard,N. Tonawanda, NY 14120(716) 692-3255www.stpaulnt.com/about_our_preschool.htm

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

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The Kingston TrioTues., May 24th • 2pm & 7pm

Tickets: $27 & $30*67 Webster Street,

North Tonawanda, NY 14120 www.rivieratheatre.org

*Tickets may be subject to a service/handling fee