DEC 2012 Neighbor Link News

December 2012 — Neighbor Link News — 1

December 2012

In This IssueCover Story: Kenmore Alliance

Soup Kitchen .........................1, 4Get to Know: Lion &

Lamb Productions ......................2Financial Matters: Income taxes

don’t have to be confusing .........3Places of Worship ......................5-8 Community Events..................9-14 On Health — The wave of the

future in pain management ......15News & Happenings: It’s not

too late for a flu clinic ..............16A Healing Moment:

Holiday Blues ..........................17Puzzle Pages: Crossword,

Word Search, Sudoku .........18-19Recipe/Signs from Above/

Puzzle Solutions .......................20Christian Education ....................21Classifieds ..................................22History Corner:

Jericho to Jerusalem .................23Thoughtful Minute:

Christmas Cheer .......................24

Kenmore Alliance Church has em-barked on an extension of its compas-sion ministry by sponsoring a free Soup Café for members of the congregation and community on the third Saturday of every month from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Menu for the café features soup, bread and butter, beverage and dessert. Guests do not have to be members of the con-gregation to participate, but they are al-ways welcome to stay after the meal for the church’s 6:00 p.m. worship service.

I met with Karin Murray and Ma-ria Brampton, who serve as co-directors for the project. Karin said she handles the administrative end of things while Maria deals with the culinary details. A host of willing volunteers is also in-volved. According to Karin, the idea for the Soup Café first originated during

one of the church’s Clothe Me Co-op sessions when one of the guests made some purchases and asked about a soup kitchen. Since none was available at the time Karin talked to Maria, who also happened to be helping out at the co-op, and they both realized this was something they had in their hearts to do. They wrote up a proposal and submitted it to the Church board, which was very receptive and allocated a budget line for this program. The congregation held a

food drive to gather dinner ingredients and supplies, and they were ready to be-gin welcoming guests in September of this year.

The Soup Café is currently being run as a pilot program for about six months, to determine the need in the community. If one exists, the women hope to take it to the next level. They are

Kenmore Alliance Church Soup Cafe

By Kathy Reandeau

Kenmore Alliance Church Soup Cafe

www.kenmorealliance.org 175 Bonnett Avenue

Tonawanda NY 14150Karin Murray • 716-440-5593

Continued on page 4

You’ve probably seen one of their shows and never realized it. It’s a common statement the team hears. Lion and Lamb Productions has been formally in place since 2006, but the shows have been around much longer than that. Founder, Pastor Dave (known as PD) started producing plays while on staff at a local church in Lockport, NY. These shows grew and thousands made a trip to the Historic Palace Theater a yearly event just to see these productions. As the shows began to travel throughout NY and Canada, PD felt called to start a ministry outside the local church as an evangelistic outreach. With the support of his church, family and team of volunteers, he resigned his position at the church to form Encompass Ministries, a religious non-profit organization and the covering ministry for Lion and Lamb Productions.

Lion and Lamb Productions then began looking for a facility to house the productions. After surveying several buildings in the Niagara Falls area, the organization accepted an invitation to join the Gersh Organization at their 621 Payne Ave location. Now blessed with an 800 seat auditorium, this ministry can expand and flourish.

“This will be our third year of producing our Christmas Show at the theater. We’ve started slow, putting our major efforts into restoring the building, and now it’s time to invite the crowds back to see the shows they’ve grown to know and love” says PD. Many of the cast members return each year to recreate their roles, but they are always looking for new talent to add to the productions. “Our purpose is to present

the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the medium of the Arts.” Right now Lion and Lamb produces two shows a year; “A Hammer and Three Nails” their Easter Show, and the upcoming Christmas performance of “The Glory of Christmas”.

As with any local community theater they are in need of actors as well as technical and back stage help. Rehearsals are held once a week up to a few weeks before a production and then a schedule of rehearsals are set as needed to produce the show with high quality. Sets are built on site and a crew meets each week.

This year’s Christmas Show, “The Glory of Christmas” will be held December 7 at 7:30 p.m. and December 8th at 3 and 7 p.m.. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door. The Theater is located at 621 Payne Ave in the former Lowry Middle School

For further information about Lion and Lamb Productions you may go to their website at www.lionandlambpro.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lionandlambprony ✢

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Lion and Lamb Productions finds a home in North Tonawanda

Let’s set the record straight. Very few people look forward to income tax time. Why is that? Well, there are many very understandable reasons:1. Money issues scare me. I just want to forget about

last year. It’s done, over with. Hopefully this year will be better!

2. I don’t like paperwork. Save this, keep that, why? They are only pieces of paper.

3. Income tax places are very scary. 4. I don’t want anyone having my personal information.

These are valid concerns, but income taxes should not be scary. Here are a few tax tips to help you understand what information you need, some rules that may help you increase your income tax refund, and a few sometimes overlooked credits which can benefit you.

Make sure you have all your income accounted for. Even the income from your favorite hobby should be counted if it is over $400 for the year.

Do you have a business? Keeping records of income and expenses on a monthly basis can certainly make tax time less stressful. Don’t forget to claim your home office, mileage on your vehicle, cell phone usage, and depreciation of any major machine or tool purchases used in your business.

Don’t forget Earned Income Credit if you have children, or you are 25 or older and have a small amount of income for the year.

Let’s talk itemized deductions. For a single person it is $5,950 for your standard deduction. Double that for married and filing together. Single with children is $8,700. Usually you can itemize if you own a home and have a mortgage. You then would also have property taxes. Add to that a couple trips to

the Goodwill with donations (don’t forget to get a receipt), and your annual firefighters donation. Job expenses such as union dues, uniforms, use of cell phone for your job, travel, meals, etc can also be used to help you get over your standard deduction. If you can’t, that’s OK. The government allows you to take a standard deduction to lower your taxable income.

Be wary of the phrase, “you can write it off on your taxes.” Usually there are certain tax rules that make that phrase not correct for all. Energy efficient home purchases like a furnace, new windows, hot water tank, etc. is commonly referred to as a “write-off.” May not be. Also, child and dependent care credits may not be counted under various circumstances. Child tax credit and tuition credits are other credits which have stipulations such as income level and deductions. Call your income tax professional for assistance.

If you are a parent with children, or an adult with aging parents, day care expenses may be able to give you a lesser tax. Also, be aware that your college student cannot claim as many credits for education as parents can, so, before you let your college student claim themselves, understand some credits may be lost.

Are you a non-custodial parent who pays child support through a collections unit? Does it come right out of your paycheck? You may be able to receive a credit for giving support to your child.

Do you have a retirement plan? Please understand

the tax implications of cashing in on your 401k, rolling over your retirement plan to another, making IRA contributions until the end of tax time, choosing the right IRA for your needs, either traditional or Roth, or complications in investing in the stock market.

My suggestion would be — use a large envelope or a small box and begin stashing pertinent information for your 2013 taxes in there beginning January 1st. Any receipts, bank statements, financial statements, medical expenses, donation receipts, day care receipts, etc. should be kept in that envelope. Then when January, 2014 rolls around, and you get your w2’s, 1099’s, interest statements, pension or annuity statements, etc, you will be all set. No stress!! Just bring it to your income tax consultant or call for assistance in completing your own online.

However you file your taxes, please make sure you file this year. If you haven’t filed in a few years, that’s OK. You have 3 years to claim a refund. If you don’t think you need to file, better to find out for sure. The “requirements for filing” are on the IRS website or just a phone call away.

We are here to service you any time you need us. Since 15 credit hours of continuing education is mandated by the IRS beginning this tax season, you can have confidence in trusting any income tax preparation business. Upon completion of classes, we must pass a grueling 3 hour IRS competency exam. The final result will be tax preparers who know tax laws and know how to prepare accurate tax returns while keeping in mind your personal situation to make sure you get every deduction you are entitled to receive.

Any reputable income tax business must treat your personal information with utmost confidentiality. Look for locking file cabinets to protect your information, no paperwork but your own on the tax preparer’s desk, and a soft spoken preparer who does not share every detail of you information with others in the room.

I hope this article creates more questions. Your questions can be answered by any tax professional working for an income tax business. We all will answer your questions free of charge, check over your own online prepared tax return for accuracy for free, and give free tax advice. ✢

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also working to arrange transportation for guests. Ma-ria said she was inspired by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:35 - “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me in.” She had helped at other food pantries where people receive food and leave, but wanted to start something where there would be an opportunity to talk and get to know those in attendance better.

They said that each month the café will feature a signature soup such as chicken noodle or turkey noo-dle barley and another soup like Italian wedding. Lo-cal vendors have been very generous in donating baked goods and desserts. Sometimes the donations have even been so plentiful that they are able to put out a cart with bread or desserts for guests to take home with them.

There is usually some type of theme such as foot-ball, Thanksgiving or Christmas. For the Christmas Café on December 15 they are hoping to be able to provide small gifts from the Clothe Me Co-op for any children in attendance. Tables are decorated by volun-teers around the monthly theme, with some informa-tion about church activities on each. Many volunteers from the church are present and willing to talk or pray with guests on an informal basis. The pastor and elders are available if there are greater needs to be addressed.

Karin and Maria said that they see this as part of the church’s compassion ministry for each other and the community. They pray together during the café for themselves, the volunteers, the church, their guests and the local community. “This is not our ministry, but God’s,” said Maria. “We want to feed people’s souls as well as their stomachs, and hope to be able to share the gospel message with anyone who is willing to receive it.”

At one time the church was an active par-ticipant in the Angel Food Ministries but that pro-gram is no longer avail-

able. Since that ministry closed down, the church has been searching for a way to reach out again to the com-munity and insure that healthy and nutritious meals are available for all those who may be experiencing some type of financial difficulty. The women are hoping that the Soup Café will grow to become a vital component of the area’s safety net for all families.

Karin and Maria are working hard to promote the Soup Café through local church fellowships, church ministry groups and other organizations that can help spread the word. Anyone who is willing to volunteer at

the café or can help pass out flyers is asked to call for further information. Donations of chicken broth and cash are greatly appreciated, along with prayers for this ministry. If all goes well, they would like to be able to hold the Soup Café at least twice a month and hope to become a full-service food bank next year.

Clothe Me Co-op: First Saturday of every month, starting at 9:00 a.m. Items available include shoes and clothing for children and teens, maternity clothes, and baby gear. Most items are only 25 cents. Further info on the co-op is available at 876-5570. ✢

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St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church

2368 Eggert Road • Tonawanda, NY 14150

Contact Ava Sammarco (716) [email protected]

for more information

Meetings held the third Thursday of every month6–7 p.m.

Nurses Christian Fellowship


ANGLICANSt. Bartholomew’s

Pro-Anglican ChurchChrist-Centered; Bible

Believing2368 Eggert Rd, TOT

(716) 831-1777 www.stbartston.org

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

Saturday: 4:30 p.m.Sunday: 8:00a.m., 9:15 a.m.

& 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Nursery

9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.

St. Steven’s Anglican Church

10 Indian Trail Road, WILSunday: 11:00 a.m.

ALLIANCE CHURCHESKenmore Alliance

175 Bonnet Ave., TOTwww.kenmorealliance.com

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

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

11:30 a.m.Wednesday:

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

Children’s Program

Lockport Alliance Church555 Davison Rd ., LKPT

(716) 433-3571www.lockportalliance.org

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

Life Hour: 10:15 a.m.

Niagara Alliance Church7041 Witmer Road

N. Tonawanda, NY 14120716-731-5689

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

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

Worship ServiceWednesday: 7-8 p.m.

Prayer Meeting

APOSTOLICNew Apostolic

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

New Life In Christ Ministries285 Walnut Rd., LKPT

Sunday: 11:00

ASSEMBLIES OF GODLewiston Assembly of God

4754 Creek Rd., LEW(716) 754-7736

www.lewistonassembly ofgod.org

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

Lockport Assembly of God

200 Beattie Ave., LKPT(716) 433-2900

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

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

New Covenant

345 McConkey Dr., TONwww.nctag.org

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

First Assembly of God

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

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

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

Youth Service

BAPTIST CHURCHESAmherst Baptist Church

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

9:45 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service

Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Antioch BibleBaptist Church

3984 Lockport Olcott Rd., LKPT

(716) 439-8101

Baptist Church of Ransomville

Youngstown-Lockport Rd, RAN (716) 791-4939

www.ransomvillebaptistchurch.org

Pastor Rock GarrowSunday: 11:00 a.m.

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

Bethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Road

Getzville, NY 14068(716)688-8668

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

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

Brighton Community Church

(American Baptist)1225 Brighton Road at

Parkhurst, TOTSun: 10:30 a.m.

Calvary New Covenant78 Pyle Court, TOT

Sun: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Center Road Baptist Church

412 Center Rd. WSwww.centerroadbaptistchurch.

comRev. William Livermore

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church

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

First Baptist

530 Meadow Drive, NTSchool: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and

Prayer Meeting, 6:45 p.m. Kind.– 5th, 6th-12th

First Baptist Church511 Union Rd., WS

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


First Baptist Church of Clarence

10790 Hunt’s Corner Rd.Clarence

(716) 741-3432Rev. Ron Tryon

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Children Service: 10:30 a.m.

Coffee hour after service

First Baptist Church —Lockport

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

www.fbclockport.comPastor Dave McBeathSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Jesus and Me

First Baptist Church

of Newfane6047 East St. Newfane

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

First Baptist Church

of Wilson251 Chestnut St., WILS

(716) 751-6988www.firstbaptistofwilson.com

Pastor Stephen HaySunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Bible Baptist Church

949 Lincoln Ave., LKPT(716) 433-1611

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.Sunday School: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting,

7:45 p.m. Bible Study

Grace Baptist2525 Eggert Rd, TOTPastor Jon Longwell

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


Harris Hill Baptist Church5071 Harris Hill Road, WILM

(716) 689-3199www.harrishillbaptistchurch.

orgSunday 11:00 a.m. Morning WorshipSunday: 1:15 p.m.Afternoon Worship

Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowship: 9:45 a.m.

Kenmore Baptist

10 Wardman Rd., KEN(716) 875-6223

www.kenmorebaptistchurch.org

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

LaSalle Baptist Church8819 Munson Ave., NF

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

Wednesday:7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting

Lighthouse Baptist

383 Wheatfield St., NTwww.lighthousebaptistnt.com

Pastor David CostantinoSunday: 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Sunday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Open Bible Baptist

72 E. Niagara St., COTSunday: 10:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School 11:00 a.m.Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer,

7:00 p.m. Service

Randall Memorial Baptist Church

6301 Main Street, WIL(716) 634-9800

www.randallchurch.orgSunday: 9:00 a.m.

Bible SchoolSunday: 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service

Tonawanda Baptist3200 Elmwood Ave., TOT

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

United Baptist Church4800 Creek Rd., LEW

(716) 754-4473www.ubcclewiston.org

Pastor Bette BondSunday: 10:00 & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Whitehaven Road

Baptist Church1290 Whitehaven Rd., GI

(716) 773-1004www.Wrbc.Org

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

Youngstown United Baptist—

Christian Church230 Lockport St., YNST, NY

417-0021 • Pastor Denny WebbSunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.Evening Bible Study: 5:30 p.m.Wednesday: Adult Bible Study

& Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday: Women’s Bible

Study 6:30 p.m.

CHRISTIANAmherst Alliance Church

3915 Millersport Hwy, AMH(716) 689-9832

amherstalliancechurch.orgPastor John Bock

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Amherst Church of Christ8285 Transit Road, AMH

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.Bible Study

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

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

Faith Tabernacle Church5676 Beattie Ave , LKPT

(716) 434-5451www.faithtablockport.com

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Grace Bible Church6023 Dutton Place

NewfaneWedS: 6:30 p.m.

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

ww.gbcnewfane.comPastor Tom Martin

Hartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport

(716) 772-6115www.hartlandbible.com

Pastor Jon GoodwinSunday: 11:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:45 a.m. Discipleship Hour

Living Water Community Church

2569 North Main St.Newfane

(716) 778-5904Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Lockport Christian Church

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

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

Places of Worship


Niagara Frontier Bible Church

5287 Bronson Dr.,Lewiston, NY

(716) 297-8783Pastor Tom Broderick

www.niagarafrontierbible.comSunday Services

Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m.

All Church Fellowship: 10 a.m.Morning Worship: 10:25 a.m.

Evening Worship — Bible Study on Heaven 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Ridgewood Bible Church

7073 Ridge Road. WS(716) 434-5774

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.

Salvation Army50 Cottage St. LKPT

10:15 a.m. Family Worship 11:00 a.m. Worship

The Chapel at Crosspoint

500 Crosspoint Pkwy, Getzville(716) 631-2636

www.thechapel.comPastor Jerry Gillis

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

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

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

Palace Theater

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

www.vcclockport.comPastor Ron Friedersdorf

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

Wheatfield Community

ChurchMeadowbrook Square Plaza

3571 Niagara Falls Blvd.Suite 5 • Wheatfield

(716) 553-3794www.

heatfieldcommunitychurch.org

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Grove Street Christian

85 Grove St. TOT(716) 695-2446

email: [email protected]. Jim Girling

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Payne Ave. Christian Church1459 Payne Ave., NT

(716) 260-1217www.payneavenue.org

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

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

School: 11:15 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRISTLaSalle Church Of Christ

1121 N Military Rd., NF(716) 283-1214

Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday:

7:00 p.m. — Bible Study

Tonawanda Church of ChristDelaware & Summit, COT

Sun: 10:30 a.m.Sunday Bible School 9:30 a.m.Wednesday: 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Youth Service

CHURCH OF GODYotvata Community Church

(General Conference)2271 Delaware Ave, KEN

(Chapel Of Kenmore Presbyterian)

Sunday: 11:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Style

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Children Church & Prayer

and Bible Study

River of Life Church(Cleveland TN)

195 Schenk St., NT(716) 692- 2230

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.- God Shop

CHURCH of the NAZARENE

Amherst Sonrise Church of the Nazarene

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

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

CONGREGATIONALCambria Congregational

Church4045 Lower Mountain Rd.

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

EPISCOPALCalvary Episcopal Church

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

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

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

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

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

Eucharist w/prayers for healingChildren’s ed. end of 9 a.m.

service until 10:55 a.m.Adult Ed. Sun. at end of

7:45 a.m. service & 10 a.m.Bibly Study: Thurs. 10 a.m.Rev. Ethan J. Cole, Rectorwww.calvaryepiscopal.net

Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., LKPT

(716) 433-9229www.christlkpt.org

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

Church of the Advent54 Delaware Rd, KEN

Rev. Terry W. Bullwww.adventkenmore.org

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

Grace Episcopal Church100 Genesee St., LKPT

(716) 433-2878www.gracelkpt.org

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

St John’s Episcopal Church

431 Lake St., WILS(716) 751-6109

www.stjohnswilson.comRev’d Dr. Judith Lee

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

St John’s Episcopal Church- Youngstown

110 Chestnut St., YNGwww.stjohnsyoungstown.org

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

St Martin-Fields Episcopal

2587 Baseline Rd., GIwww.stmartinsgi.org

(716) 773-3335Rev’d Earle King

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

St. Mark’s EpiscopalPayne & Tremont, NT

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

St Paul’s Episcopal Church

400 Ridge Rd., LEW(716) 754-4591

www.saintpaulslewiston.comRev. Susan Keppy

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.Sunday Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

St Paul’s Episcopal Church4275 Harris Hill Road, WIL

(716) 689-3199www.stpaulsharrishill.org

Rev. CE PigerSun: 8:00 a.m.- Holy Eucharist

(spoken Rite I) Sun: 10:00 a.m. - Holy

Eucharist (Rite II with hymns)

St Stephen’s Episcopal Church

616 Cayuga Dr., NF (716) 283-2774

www.ststephensnf.orgRev. Canon Isaac Ihiasota,

Ph.D.Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

Evangelical Covenant Church

786 Kenmore Ave., KENSunday: 10:45 a.m.

LUTHERANAbiding Savior

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

Sunday: 9:15 a.m.Christian Education

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. — Worship

Amherst Lutheran Church5125 Main Street, WIL

(716) 632-4185amherstlutheranchurch.org

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

Augustana Lutheran3141 Eggert Dr., TOT

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


Calvary Lutheran Church575 Ayer Road, AMH

(716) 835-7567www.lutheranrose.org

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

Morning Divine Service

Crossroads Lutheran Church 4640 Main Street, AMH

SAT: 5:00 p.m.Informal Service; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

Contemporary ServiceSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Festival ServiceSunday School — Adult -

Sunday 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Youth — Sunday:

10:00 a.m–11:30 a.m.

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

2730 Transit Rd.Newfane

(716) 778-7981Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church2730 Transit Rd., NEW

(716) 751-0310Rev. Clarence Elliott

First English Lutheran

Church185 Locust S, LKPT

(716) 433-6161Rev. Flavia SkilbredSaturday: 5:30 p.m.Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

First Trinity1570 Niagara Falls Blvd, TOT

(716) 835-2220www.firsttrinity.comRev. Charles WhitedSaturday: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:45 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

736 Cayuga Dr. NF (716) 283-1843

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd2669 Sheridan Dr. TOT

Sunday: 10:15Sunday School & Bible Study:

9:15 a.m.

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church6630 Luther St., NF

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

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

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

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

Immanuel Lutheran Church

7147 Ridge Rd., LKPTRev. Kenneth Craig

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


Messiah Lutheran Church915 Oneida St., LEW

(716) 754-4944Rev. Thomas Mason

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church

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

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

Worship: 10:30 a.m.— Blended Worship

Holy Communion weeks 1 & 3rd Weeks

Pilgrim Lutheran

Chapel & Delaware Rd, KEN(716) 875-5485

pilgrimkenmorelcms.orgRev. Ben Eder

Sunday: 10 a.m.

Places of Worship

Redeemer LutheranFalconer at Thompson, NT

(716) 692-5734www.rlcnt.com

Pastor David BeutelSunday: 10:30 a.m.

St James Evangelical

Lutheran Church2437 Niagara Rd

Niagara Falls, NY 14304(716) 731-4057

www.stjamesberg.orgPastor Jeff Milsten

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

St. John Evangelical6950 Ward Rd, NT

(716) 693-9677Sunday: 8:00 a.m.;10:30 a.m.Sunday School & Bible Study

9:15 a.m.Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

St John’s Evangelical

Lutheran3512 Clinton St. WS

(716) 668-2152www.saintjohnsws.org

SAT: 5:00 p.m.Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.Sunday School & Education

Hour: 9:30 a.m.

St John Lutheran ChurchSunday Worship

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

Contemporary Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship

St. Mark’s Evangelical576 Delaware Rd, KEN

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

St. Mark’s Lutheran1135 Oliver St, NT

(716) 693-3715www.stmarknt.org

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

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

10:10 a.m.

St. Martin Lutheran322 Old Falls Blvd, NT

(716) 693-4415Rev. Devie Ellis

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

St. Matthew Lutheran875 Eggert Dr, NT

(716) 692-6862Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

St Paul’s Evangelical

Lutheran Church68 Eagle Street, WIL

(716) 634-2330www.stpaulswilliamsville.org

Rev. Timothy MadsenSunday: 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran453 Old Falls Blvd, NT

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

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:45 a.m.Monday: 7:00 p.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran- Wilson

220 Young St., WILS(716) 751-9300

www.stpaulslutheranwilsonny.com

Pastor Ron HaeferSunday: 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

St. Peter’s Evangelical

Lutheran Church6167 Walmore Rd., SAN

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

www.stpeterslcmc-sanbornny.org

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

St. Timothy Lutheran

Church1453 Staley Rd., GI

(716) 773-4400www.sttimothygrandisland.org

Rev. Dean Hunneshagen

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

8760 Transit Road,EAST AMH

(716) 688-9245www.trinityontransit.org

Contemporary SAT 5:00 p.m.Traditional Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school: 9:00 a.m.Rev. Dr. Daniel Hoffman

Trinity Lutheran Church67 Saxton St. LKPT

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

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.Sunday school & Bible Study

9:45 a.m.Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

Trinity Old Lutheran Church3445 Sheridan Drive, EGG

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran146 Reserve Rd. WS

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

comRev. Ronald Habedank

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

Zion Lutheran Church447 Central Ave., GAS

(716) 772-2277

METHODISTBethany United Methodist

177 Cornwall Ave, TOT(716) 836-8722

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

Bible Fellowship Church1136 Baseline Rd., GI

(716) 773-3748www.Bfcgi.Org

Pastor Calvin VanderMey

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

(716) 433-6227Pastor Cheryl Brown

Thursday: 2 p.m. Adult Bible Study

Sunday: 11:15 a.m. Sunday school and Junior church held during main

service

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

Rev. Renee T. EngelsSunday: 9:30 a.m.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

75 East Ave. LKPT(716) 433-2838

www. lockportemmanuelumc.org

Rev. Duane PrisetSunday: 8:15 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school: 9:15 a.m.Monday: 6:30 p.m.

Healing Service

Exley United Methodist Church

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

Rev. John Loeser

Fillmore Chapel United Methodist Church

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

Rev. Anne ColeSunday Worship Service:

11 a.m.Children’s Sunday School:

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

7 p.m.

First United Methodist- North Tonawanda

65 Main St, NT(716) 694-2456

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


First United Methodist Church- LaSalle

8210 Buffalo Ave., NF(716) 283-3370

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Harris Hill United Methodist Church

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

www.harrishillumc.orgRev. Katie ZettleSun: 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School for 5th grade and under during worship.

Hartland United Methodist8019 Ridge Rd., GAS

(716) 772-2376Pastor Cheryl Brown

Sunday: Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Sunday/Adult School 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Adult Bible Study 10 a.m.

Kenmore United Methodist

32 Landers Rd., KEN(716) 875-5091

Sunday: 9:20 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

Living Faith Free Methodist1907 Center Rd., WS

(716) 674-3030Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Nash Road Free Methodist

958 Nash Rd, NT(716) 692-8683

www.facebook.com/nashroadfmc

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

Newfane United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Kim SmithSunday Service 11:00 a.m.

New Hope United Methodist

Church2846 Seneca St., WS

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

North Ridge United Methodist Church

3930 North Ridge RoadLockport, NY 14094

(716) 433-4105www.nridgeumc.org

Rev. Matthew WorleySunday: 10:45 a.m.

Open Bible Church

Free Methodist4143 Beach Ridge Rd, NT

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 9:45 a.m.

Pendleton Center United Methodist

6864 Campbell Blvd, NT(716) 625-8306

www.pendletoncenter.orgPastor Tom KraftSAT: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

1st Monday of the month: 6:00 p.m. — Prayer Service

Pendleton Community Free

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


Quaker Rd. United Methodist2800 Quaker Rd., GAS

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

Ransomville Free Methodist3924 Ransomville Rd. RAN

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

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

Kids Jam. & Adult Fusion


Places of Worship


Ransomville United Methodist

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

www.ransomvilleumc.orgRev. Matthew Worley

Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

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

Tonawanda Free Methodist

207 Grove St, COT(716) 693-1199 • www.tfmc.info

Pastor Don MohrSunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Monday: 7:00 p.m. — Biker Church

Trinity Church of Grand

Island2100 Whitehaven Rd., GI

www.gitumc.orgRev. Larry Baird

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

Warrens Corners Methodist Church

5293 Stone Rd. LKPT(716) 434-7385

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

Williamsville United

Methodist5681 Main Street, WIL

(716) 634-4800www.williamsvilleumc.org

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

ORTHODOXSt.Theodore Orthodox

Church96 Los Robles Street, WIL

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. — VigilSunday: 9:30 a.m. — Sunday

Divine Liturgy

PENTECOSTALNew Life Center United

Pentecostal80 Luksin Dr, COT

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


Harbor Lights Fellowship1821 Grand Island Blvd., GI

(716) 773-7900www.harborlightsfellowship.org

Pastor Gerard Haberstrow

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

Zion Dominion Church

of God895 North Forest Road, WIL

(716) 250-7040www.ziondominion.org

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

Legacy Leadership Institute — 9:40 a.m.

Celebration Service —11:00 a.m.

Latter Rain — 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIANAmherst Presbyterian

Church151 South Youngs Road, AMH

(716) 633-4656www.amherstpreschurch.org

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

Bible Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

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

(All Ages)

Curtis Park Presbyterian748 Woodland Drive, TOT

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

Deerhurst Presbyterian

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

www.deerhurstchurch.orgRev. Steven E. Jelensperger

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Faith United Presbyterian3150 Elmwood Ave, KEN

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


First Presbyterian Church — Lewiston

505 Cayuga Dr. LEWLewiston, NY 14092

(716) 754-4945www.firstpreslewiston.org

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church Lockport

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

www.lockport1stpres.orgRev. James Hardy

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Tonawanda

149 Broad St, COT(716) 692-1319

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church West Seneca

2085 Union Rd., WS(716) 668-1115

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown

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

www.youngstownpres.orgPastor Rex T. Stewart

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 10:45 a.m.

Island United Presbyterian Church

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

www.Islandpresbt.OrgRev. Carla Marie Kline

Second Presbyterian Church

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

Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Wrights CornerPresbyterian Church

6515 Ridge Rd.(716) 434-7752

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Kenmore Presbyterian2771 Delaware Ave, KEN

(716) 875-7600www.kenpres.org

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

p.m.— Youth Service

Knox Presbyterian2595 Elmwood Ave, KEN

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

Saturday: 6:30 p.m.Contemporay

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.— Discipleship

11:00 a.m. — Blended

North Presbyterian168 Payne Ave, NT

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


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

North Presbyterian Church300 North Forest Road, WIL

(716) 632-1330www.northchurchwilliamsville.

orgRev. William Hennessy

Sunday: 8:30 — Worship in the Chapel

10:45 a.m.—Worship in the Sanctuary

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. —Bible Study

Saturday: 11:20 a.m. —Church Service

UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

Church of the Nativity1530 Colvin Blvd, TOT

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

Covenant United Church of Christ

4449 Main St. GAS(716) 772-7802

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Ebenezer United Church of Christ

630 Main St. WS(716) 674-4566

Sunday: 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Kenilworth UCC45 Dalton Dr, KEN

(716) 835-4120Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Kenmore UCC

295 Delaware Rd, TOT(716) 875-1725

www.simplesite.com/kucc

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.Sunday School — all ages & nursery care during the

10:30 a.m. serviceCoffee hour reception

following service each week

Lockport United Church of Christ

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

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

Salem UCC

144 Morgan St at Main St. COT (716) 692-3429Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

St. Peter’s UCC1208 Oliver St., NT

(716) 693-0749www.stpetersnt.org

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


St. Peter’s United Church of Christ

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

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

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

St Stephen United Church of Christ

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

www.clarenceucc.comSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour: 10:00 a.m.

Zion UCCParker Blvd & Koenig Cir.,

TOT (716) 836-6220Sunday: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

OTHERSBethesda Full Gospel

TabernacleDelaware and Broad, COT

(716) 693-6990www.bethesdafullgospel.org

Pastor Sam Ciffa Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.—Bible Study

Friday: (1st and 3rd Friday): 7:00 p.m.

Calvary Bible Church445 Delaware, COT

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

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

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

The Fair Havens Church

7337 Ward Rd, NT(716) 693-9204

Pastor Patricia MacKinnonSunday: 10:00 a.m.

Niagara Community Church

10500 Cayuga Drive, NF(716) 297-3399

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

11:00 a.m.

The Oasis CenterServices held in: Knox

Gymnasium2595 Elmwood Ave. TOTwww.oasisoutreach.com

Sunday: 4:00 p.m.

Salvation Army- LaSalle7018 Buffalo Ave., NF

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

Salvation Army- Tonawanda

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

Salvation Meeting: 7:00 p.m.

True Word Anointed Ministry of Jesus Christ

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

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

Bible Study

Vanguard Christian Church75 17th Avenue, NT

(716) 694-7816Pastor Alan Valentine

Sunday: 11 a.m.Friday: 6:30 p.m. —

Youth Service

Places of Worship

Ladies Advent BreakfastSaturday, December 1st, - 9:00 a.m. First Baptist Church • 140 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (434-1783)Ticket deadline 11/28 - $7.00 each - Bring your Bible. Special Speaker - Laura Lewis from the Chapel. Laura and her husband have served in the college ministry Vintage at the Chapel for 14 years, she teaches women’s Bible studies, writes Bible Study curriculum, speaks at women’s retreats and conferences, teaches Biblical principals to middle school students, wrote a relationship resource for their college ministry entitled Text Me, with her husband wrote a book entitled Message Me for college students, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Theological Studies at Liberty University Online. Join us for a delicious breakfast and a great time of fellowship!

Pancake Breakfast/Basket RaffleSaturday, December 1st 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.American Legion Post 1664 752 East Market St. Niagara Falls, NY 14301ALL YOU CAN EAT! Pancake breakfast with Basket Raffle. Breakfast includes: Pancakes with Sausage, coffee, tea or orange drink. Basket Raffle at 12:30 (you do not need to be present to win). Money raised goes for cadet uniforms.

Annual Craft Show & Wreath SaleSaturday, December 1, 2012, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Harris Hill United Methodist Church 8495 Main Street • Williamsville, NY 14221A variety of craft vendors, fresh wreaths and poinsettias. Baked goods and lunch featuring homemade soup and chili will be available. Admission is free. Monetary donations accepted.

Gifts from God GiveawaySaturday, December 1st • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.St. Peter Lutheran Church 4169 Church Road • Lockport, NY 14094St. Peter Lutheran Church – North Ridge LWML CLAIMED, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY 14094, will be holding a GIFTS FROM GOD GIVEAWAY on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the school gym. There will be new and “gently used” items such as baby clothing, adult and children clothing, toys, cribs, furniture, etc., available at no charge. The entire community is invited to attend this event. For more information, please contact St. Peter at 433-9014, Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Thank you.

Annual Winter Walk Craft ShowSaturday, December 1, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.American Legion Hall Post 26460 Main Street (Corner of Board and Main)Tonawanda, NY 14150Craft show, door prizes with drawings every half hour for basket raffle. Children’s Craft Corner, play games to win prizes. Refreshments & food available.GREAT FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Community Resource FairTuesday, December 4th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.1667 Linwood Ave. • 18th Street Community Resource Center • Niagara Falls, NY 14304Come and learn about the various services and programs available.

Studio Camera OperationTuesday, December 4th 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Lockport Community Television293 Niagara Street • Lockport, NY 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. Cost: $15

The Living NativityFriday, December 7th, 5:30 p.m. Grace Bible Church •6023 Dutton PlaceNewfane, NY 14108A guided walk through the true meaning of Christmas. FREE. Experience the unforgettable journey from the creation of the world to the birth & life of Jesus Christ. (Dress warm, some scenes outdoors)

Food PantrySaturday, December 8th, 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.Kenmore Presbyterian Church 2771 Delaware Ave. • Kenmore, NY 14217Registration available at the pantry or by contacting Church office at 716-875-7600

Studio DirectingTuesday, December 11th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Lockport Community Television 293 Niagara St. Lockport, NY 14094 (434-1733)www.lctv.netswitcher 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. Cost: $25

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(716) 874-6000 • Fax 871-9094Stephen V. StoneExecutive Director


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The Living NativitySunday, December 16th, 8:30 p.m.Grace Bible Church • 6023 Dutton PlaceNewfane, NY 14108A guided walk through the true meaning of Christmas. FREE. Experience the unforgettable journey from the creation of the world to the birth & life of Jesus Christ. (Dress warm, some scenes outdoors)

Food PantryThursday, December 27th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Kenmore Presbyterian Church 2771 Delaware Ave. • Kenmore, NY 14217Registration available at the pantry or by contacting Church office at 716-875-7600

Lisa’s Lanes of LoveSunday, December 16th 1-4 p.m.Brad Angelo Lanes • Transit Rd. , Lockport, NY 14094Lisa’s Lanes for Love: Benefit to defray the medical costs for Lisa Biermann--a single mom diagnosed with aggressive stage 3 breast cancer--held at Brad Angelo Lanes (Transit Rd., Lockport). All welcome. Call for more information 434-8500.

Free BreakfastEVERY FIRST SUNDAY 9:00 a.m.Heartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport (772-6115)Discipleship Hour is at 11:15 a.m.

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

Youth FellowshipEVERY SUNDAY 6:00-7:30 p.m.Kenmore Presbyterian295 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore (875-7600)

New Young Adult Bible StudyEVERY SUNDAY 7:30-9:00 p.m.North Presbyterian Church300 North Forest Rd, Williamsville (632-1330)Are you 18-30s looking to meet other young adults at North Church? Please join us for a Bible study, fellowship, and refreshments on Sundays from 7:30-9 p.m. at Peter & Tara Martin’s home in Eggertsville. Questions? Email Tara at [email protected].

Youth GroupSECOND & FOURTH SUNDAYS 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Covenant United Church of Christ4449 Main Street, Gasport, NYGasport Youth Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 6p-8p at Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main Street, Gasport, NY. The group is made up of students from the neighboring towns for grades 5-12. For information: www.covenantyouth.org. Scott Brauer is the leader along with many of the parents.

Anointing & Prayers for HealingEVERY THIRD SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport (433-9229)


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Prayer & Bible StudyEVERY MONDAY 10:01 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport (433-9229)

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

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

Biker ChurchEVERY MONDAY 7:00 p.m.Tonawanda Free Methodist Church 207 Grove St., City of Tonawanda (693-1199) 30 Minute-Biker Church. We ride to different locations each Monday evening after 7:00 p.m. Biker Church for food and fellowship. All are welcome.

Pathways COFFEE HOUREVERY TUESDAY • 10:00 a.m.Pathways Bookstore • Lincoln Rd. Lockport (434-8500)Join the people from Mt Olive church at Pathways Bookstore (Lincoln Rd. Lockport) ALL welcome!

VintageEVERY TUESDAY 8:00 p.m.The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636)Vintage College-Age Young Adults Ministry “Vintage” – the college-age/young adult group. Live music- Honest dialogue- Real people. Join hundreds of other 18-20 something’s every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. for the best night of your week! For more information contact Wes Aarum. www.vintagetruth.com

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

Classic Guitar with Mir AliTUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.Calvary Episcopal Church20 Milton St., Williamsville (633-7800)

Generation NeXtFIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYSt. Bartholomew’s Pro-Anglican ChurchChrist Centered; Bible Believing2368 Eggert Road Town of Tonawanda NY(716) 831-1777 ext. 15www.stbartston.orgGeneration NeXt meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of every month at St. Bartholomew’s Pro-Anglican Church. Generation NeXt is a place to grow in your faith as well as have fun. Please join us for a night of fun, fellowship and worship.www.generationnextyg.comJuniors meet from 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.Seniors meet from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.

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



MOVIEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:15-9:00 p.m. The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636)The MOVI movement gathers every Wednesday night in the Crosspoint Theatre, at the Crosspoint campus, from 6:15-9:00 p.m.. Teens should expect that every Wednesday when they leave they are equipped and encouraged for the weeks journey ahead. This will happen through music, small groups, and discussions from the bible and more.

Childrens ProgramEVERY MONDAY 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church 995 Dodge Rd. Getzville (688-8668) www.bethel-nab.orgThe ages are 4 years to grade 5. The time is 6:30-8:00 p.m.. The kids enjoy a time of singing, crafts, snacks, games & a Bible story each night.

Jesus & Me (JAM) - Children’s OutreachEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30 p.m.First Baptist Church140 Genesee St., Lockport (434-1783)JAM meets It begins with a meal, come hungry! JAM uses lively worship, Bible teaching, an emphasis on missions, and small group activities. JAM ministers to children from K- 5th grade.

Adult Bible StudiesEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00 p.m.Amherst Baptist Church100 Willow Ridge Dr., Amherst (691-9456)

AWANA Children’s ProgramEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:00 p.m.Amherst Baptist Church100 Willow Ridge Dr., Amherst (691-9456)

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

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

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

Family NightEVERY WEDNESDAYRidgewood Bible Church7073 Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-5774)AWANA Boys BrigadeIgnite (Jr. High) Fusion(Sr. High) Bible Study

Tea and SharingEVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest) Lockport (433-9229)Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport extends a warm invitation to all the ladies of the community to attend their informal “Tea Time” on every second Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. 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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Spaghetti dinnerEvery third Wednesday (Sept- May) 4:30-6:30 p.m.New Covenant345 McConkey Dr. Town of Tonawanda (877-9882)www.nctag.orgHelp support our food pantry! $7.00 adult & 3.50 child 4-12

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

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

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

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

MOSAIC- Singles MinistryEVERY THURSDAY 7:00 p.m.The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636)The Chapel Singles Ministry provides an environment that encourages Christ-Centered living through Biblical

teaching, fellowship, and service. We meet on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m..www.thechapel.com/mosaic

Divorce CareEVERY THURSDAY 7:00 p.m.The Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636)Divorce hurts! We’re not interested in the whys and how’s and what’s of your divorce, or to condemn or criticize. We’re interested in providing a forum where, in an environment of accountability built on unconditional acceptance, each person can face the issues of divorce with dignity and hope. www.thechapel.com/divorcecare

Step OneEVERY THURSDAY 6:30 p.m.Mt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500)Join us for “Step One” -- a conversation about contemporary topics, refreshments and entertainment for all (even kids!) in a casual environment. Christian light, music and light refreshments)



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DECEMBER 2012OMMUNITYTogetherness on ThursdaysEVERY THIRD THURSDAY 11:30 a.m.Christ Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest), LKPT (433-9229)Every Third Thursday is Togetherness on Thursday (TOT) at Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive in Lockport. Morning Prayer at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Call Church for reservations at 433-9229.

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

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

Youth GroupEVERY FRIDAY 5:30 p.m.Amherst Sonrise Church –Nazarene849 North French Rd., Amherst (691-7795)

AWANA Children’s ProgramEVERY FRIDAY 7:00 p.m.New Covenant Tabernacle345 McConkey Dr., Town of Tonawanda (877-1335) Youth Service

TFMC Youth GroupEVERY FRIDAY 7:00 p.m.Tonawanda Free Methodist Church207 Grove St. City of TonawandaFor updates, events and changes Login to www.tfmc.info

Prayer MeetingEVERY FRIDAYMt Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500)Prayer Meeting at the Church

Golden EaglesEVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTHThe Chapel at Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville (631-2636)At The Chapel we value our senior citizens and strive to provide open doors for fellowship and a growing sense of community by enjoying life together. These luncheons and gatherings provide an opportunity for fellowship, fun and food in a light-hearted atmosphere, enabling everyone to become acquainted. For more information, contact Skip Hartman at 716-631-2636 x204.

Vendor/Craft Show Saturdays EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Grace Lutheran Church375 Payne Ave (corner of Robinson)North Tonawanda, NY 14120Vendor/Craft Show Saturdays will feature vendors showcasing their products in and around the Church Memorial Hall coinciding with the NT City Market 9 a.m.-2. Second Saturday of each month the Church will continue to sell its famous hot chowder. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to charitable organizations. Tables available, contact Brian 716-523-0944. Free admission

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

Clothing Co-OpFIRST SATURDAY 9:00am - NOONKenmore Alliance Church175 Bonnett Ave., Town of Tonawanda (876-5570)Join us the First Saturday of the month for our clothing co-op where anyone can purchase children’s clothing, toys, baby gear. Most items are only 25 cents. This is open to the community.

Habitat for HumanityFIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH! First Presbyterian Church149 Broad St., City of Tonawanda (692-1319)E-mail: [email protected] 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!

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The CDC advises the general population to get their flu shot as soon as it is available in your community. They also emphasize that people should continue to seek out and get their flu shoot until the season ends. Influenza infections usually peak out in the WNY area around January and February so now is the perfect time for organizations to hold Flu Clinics.

The greater amount of people getting flu shoots the better protected the community will be against the Flu.

Here are some interesting facts that might influence people about the importance of getting vaccinated. It takes about 2 weeks to develop your immunity to flu after you receive the shot. If you get sick after the shot it is not because you got the shot. If the Flu is in your area and you get the shot, but come down with the Flu it is becuase you already were infected prior to the shot. So get your shot before the Flu becomes prevalent in your area. Also, remember the symptoms of the flu are; extreme fatigue, cough and fever not intestinal symptoms. So upset stomach, diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting is not the flu we are fighting against when you get vaccinated; those symptoms are caused by an intestinal virus or other Gastro-intestinal condition unassociated with the vaccine.

Over 200,000 people are hospitalized and up to 30,000 people die yearly needlessly from the FLU. The most susceptible are seniors over 65 and children under 2 years of age. When healthy people ignore their responsibility to get vaccinate they put their loved ones and the other unsuspecting higher at risk populace of the community at great risk of morbidity and mortality. Interestingly people over 40 are at risk of heart attacks if they get the FLU. The infection can cause plaque to rupture in the arteries causing heart attacks; so here is a good reason for the otherwise healthy 40 and over population to get vaccinated.

We now have available Fluzone HD, a flu vaccine that is 4 times as potent for people over 65 who might benefit from increased immunity. And, we have preservative free vaccine mandated under public health law 2112 for pregnant women.

Dennis C. Galluzzo RPh at Family Medical Pharmacy has been an advocate, facilitator and now immunizer for Flu Clinics for years. He is the recipient of the National APhA immunization Champion Award in 2010 for his promotion of pharmacists as immunizers. He at Family Medical Pharmacy is the FIRST Community pharmacist to immunize and hold a Flu Clinic in New York State. Many pharmacist use the consent , assessment and recording certificate form he developed from the law that passed in DEC. of 2008 allowing pharmacists to immunize. Now he continues to hold flu clinics at his pharmacy and reaches out to various employers and organizations to promote Flu clinics.

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raise the general health of the people we service in our communities”, stated Mr Galluzzo.

If any Church or group would like to offer their congregation an opportunity for a Flu clinic please contact Dennis Galluzzo at Family Medical Pharmacy at 568-0800. Flu shots are free for those who have Independent Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of WNY, Univera, Medicare, Medicaid and Caremark group 6500 insurance. ✢

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Not too many years ago a pastor and congregation invited me and the chairman of our Samaritan Center Board to give a presentation at the beginning of December to members of a parish that wanted to address the Holiday Blues, a concern that came from the pastor who told this story:

One Christmas eve service after the church cleared of most of the worshippers, the pastor noticed a woman still sitting in the front pew and fixated on the lit Christmas tree before her. The pastor busied himself with cleaning up after the service and preparing for the next service. He didn’t want to disrupt the lady in the pew from her private prayers.

However, as the night wore on and the pastor’s anxiety about turning off the rest of the lights and locking up the building grew, she finally decided to speak to the woman. “Excuse me,” she said. “ Is there anything I can help you with?,” she queried. The woman looked around slowly to connect with the pastor’s eyes. “Please,” she pleaded. “don’t make me leave yet. You know my husband died this past year. He did all the Christmas decorating at our house,

but this year, this will be the only Christmas tree I have to see.”

After sharing some words meant to comfort the mourner, the woman came up with an idea for the pastor. “Couldn’t you have a special service for people like me who are having a hard time, are having a blue Christmas?” The idea led to a planning for the next year that would include a service on December 21 to be called “The Service of the Longest Night.” It would gather people who wished to be together, to think of their losses of the past year or more and to lift up their voices to God in a variety of ways. There would be opportunity for personal statements and stories, for candle lighting in memory of loved ones, personal and corporate prayers, and even singing new and old songs. The service would end when the last person decided to leave.

Since then, I have heard of many churches including a special service similar to this during the Holidays where people can take time out from a world and even from families who avoid giving heartfelt thanks for loved ones and holding some one special in reverence for time. People need space, time and ritual to contemplate a year ahead without someone who has been there is a special way. I contributed what I thought might be helpful in such a setting for those who wished to offer it.

Perhaps you already belong to such a parish that offers such a worship opportunity or you know or one that does. Think of those you know and love who have had trauma and grief come into their life this past year or so and offer to go with them to such a service. If your parish might consider such perhaps you could help plan it. Many nursing home, hospices, hospitals can assist, some even having regular services for families of people who have died while in their care.

And for those who need someone to sit with and listen to the all-important story of a loved one who is no longer in your life, there are willing ears at the Samaritan Center. A A Stephen minister, a spiritual mentor, a pastoral counselor, a friend is always there. ✢

Holiday BluesBy the Rev. Dr. Erwin A. Brese

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K-12621 Payne AvenueNorth TonawandaNew York 14120(716) 433-1652

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4449 Main St.Gasport, NY 14067

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21 Church StreetLockport, NY 14094

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1570 Niagara Falls Blvd.Tonawanda, NY 14150Phone: (716) 835-2220www. http://firsttrinity.

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Wheatfield, NY 14304(716) 731-3030

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80 Luksin Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150

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North Tonawanda, NY 14120

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3325 Genesee StreetCheektowaga, NY 14225

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Lutheran Church8760 Transit Rd.

E. Amherst, NY 14051(716) 688-8018

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Ancient roads were sometimes little more than a foot path with no improvements other than what this or that traveler might provide for his fellow travel-ers. Usually roads followed the path of least resis-tance for the traveler. Between Jericho and Jerusa-lem the route followed the Wadi Kelt. A wadi is a stream bed that is dry most of the year. If the road was used frequently for caravans with trade goods or the movement of military troops or communica-tion between government centers the road would be improved upon. Improved roads might be just earth, leveled, straightened, or paved with large stones and maybe drained. Humans, donkeys and camels aver-age about 3 miles an hour, horses walk a little quick-er, 4 miles an hour.

Up to Jerusalem is what you have to do if walk-ing from Jericho to Jerusalem. Jerusalem is about 2500’ above sea level and Jericho is over 800’ below sea level making it the lowest city in the world. It is also perhaps the oldest city in the world with indi-cations of civilization going back to 9000 B.C. The distance between the two cities is about 17 miles. Jericho is in the Judean wilderness and averages only 5” of rainfall per year. However, Jericho is a farmer’s paradise with an abundance of fresh water from 6 or more springs. Jerusalem is in the Judean Hills or central ridge of mountains running north and south. Jerusalem gets about four times the rain. In winter Jerusalem’s average daily high temperature is 55 and in Jericho it is 68. While in summer Jerusalem’s 86

and Jericho is 102. The transition from the Judean Hills to Judean wilderness occurs at Bethany, about two miles east of Jerusalem.

The road plummets down the eastern slopes and ridges leading into Jericho below at an incredible rate. While not a major trade route, from Jerusalem, iIt was the most direct route to the Jordan River and to the lands of the Ammonites and Moabites. It was a dangerous route, one not traveled heavily through the history of Jerusalem until the Romans built it up. It is possible this is the route King David used when fleeing from Absalom. Could this is possibly be Da-vid’s “the valley of the shadow of death.” About 400 years after David, King Zedekiah probably took this route when fleeing the Babylonians.

Herod the Great probably traveled this route when traveling between palaces in Jerusalem and Jericho. The Romans improved the road and later had troops stationed along the way because of the num-ber of bandits along the route. It had been a favorite of bandits and thieves throughout antiquity. In Luke 10 Jesus places the story of the Good Samaritan who helped a robbery victim along this road. Archaeolo-gists have yet to find the ruins of an inn along the route, but the Inn used by the Good Samaritan in Jesus story’ could have been at either Bethany or Jericho.

If you were in Jerusalem and you wanted to go see John the Baptist, you’d take the road down to Jer-icho. You are not going to go see John the Baptist on a whim of, “what should I do today.” After Bethany,

about two miles from Jerusalem, there is no certainty of food or water until you’ve gone about fifteen more miles or five hours. Along the route is the traditional pilgrimage site of the Mount of Temptation, site of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness after his baptism. When nature called, there were few trees to hide behind, but plenty of twists, turns, and rocks. When you reached Jericho, “the City of Palms,” you still have another 7-8 miles to the Jordan River depend-ing on where John the Baptist was at the time. Round trip would require at least two days. Jericho was the best place in the area to get water and to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Did the travelers overnight here and see John in the morning?

In the final weeks of Jesus’ ministry the synoptic Gospels tell us that Jesus and his disciples left Gali-lee and headed to Jerusalem. It was at Jericho, on his way up to Jerusalem, that Jesus met Zacchaeus, a rich Publican. In Luke 19:5 Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “I must stay at your house today.” Did Jesus stay in a nice bed overnight at the home of Zacchaeus? He would have had to leave Jericho by about noon to make it to Bethany in daylight. There was still a six hour walk up the road to Jerusalem. On his way out of Jericho, he healed blind Bartimaeus. The Mount of Olives and the Jerusalem suburbs of Bethany and Bethpage marked the end of the climb up the road. Jesus did ride the last two miles of the Jericho road; it was his coronation parade on donkey into Jerusa-lem on Palm Sunday. ✢

Jericho to JerusalemBy Jeff Keefe


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