April 2013 — Neighbor Link News — 1 It can be a challenge providing regular nutrition and daily contact for the senior citizens and homebound residents of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. Fortunately one group has been rising to meet this challenge for forty years. North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels (MOW), an inde- pendent Meals on Wheels program, has been delivering meals and hope since 1973. Since then the organi- zation, which is made up mostly of volunteers, has delivered over 1.2 million hot, nutritious, cost effective mid-day meals to frail, disabled, and homebound persons living in the Twin Cities. The meals, which are provided without regard to age, race, sex or re- ligion, help promote healthy lifestyle choices, support daily well-being, and enable independent living for as long as safely possible. I met with Joy Welch, the coordina- tor, and Susan Hittle, president of the Board of Directors, who informed me that their group is part of the Twin Cit- ies Community Outreach, an umbrella organization that also includes the North Tonawanda Interchurch Food Pantry and Interchurch Clothes Clos- et, all of which are housed in the same building. The group currently services about 130-135 clients on nine routes, with a waiting list for more. It takes about 150 volunteers to fill these needs. Each day there are usually five volunteers working in the kitchen and another eighteen people delivering the meals (two per car). They have also had a relationship with BOCES and the high school for the last twenty years or so, where classes of develop- mentally disabled students help in the kitchen and storeroom, and partici- pate as part of a social experience. The group started at St. Mark Lu- theran Church and moved to its present location in 1992, which was previously a skating rink where the Buffalo Sabres practiced. Extensive renovations were needed to bring the facility to its current condition. The agency does not receive any govern- April 2013 FEATURES Cover Story Get To Know Financial Matters Places of Worship Community Events On Health News & Happenings A Healing Moment Puzzle Pages: Crossword, Word Search, Sudoku Recipes/Signs From Above/ Puzzle Solutions Classifieds History Corner Thoughtful Minute Continued on page 2 NT Meals on Wheels Celebrates 40 Years By Kathy Reandeau APRIL NLN.indd 1 4/2/13 9:18 AM
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It can be a challenge providing regular nutrition and daily contact for the senior citizens and homebound residents of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. Fortunately one group has been rising to meet this challenge for forty years. North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels (MOW), an inde-pendent Meals on Wheels program, has been delivering meals and hope since 1973. Since then the organi-zation, which is made up mostly of volunteers, has delivered over 1.2 million hot, nutritious, cost effective mid-day meals to frail, disabled, and homebound persons living in the Twin Cities. The meals, which are provided without regard to age, race, sex or re-ligion, help promote healthy lifestyle choices, support daily well-being, and enable independent living for as long
as safely possible.I met with Joy Welch, the coordina-
tor, and Susan Hittle, president of the Board of Directors, who informed me that their group is part of the Twin Cit-ies Community Outreach, an umbrella organization that also includes the North Tonawanda Interchurch Food Pantry and Interchurch Clothes Clos-et, all of which are housed in the same building. The group currently services
about 130-135 clients on nine routes, with a waiting list for more. It takes about 150 volunteers to fill these needs. Each day there are usually five volunteers working in the kitchen and another eighteen people delivering the meals (two per car). They have also had a relationship with BOCES and the high school for the last twenty years or so, where classes of develop-mentally disabled students help in the kitchen and storeroom, and partici-pate as part of a social experience.
The group started at St. Mark Lu-theran Church and moved to its present location in 1992, which was previously a skating rink where the Buffalo Sabres practiced. Extensive renovations were needed to bring the facility to its current condition. The agency does not receive any govern-
April 2013
FEATURESCover StoryGet To Know Financial Matters Places of WorshipCommunity EventsOn Health News & HappeningsA Healing Moment Puzzle Pages: Crossword, Word Search, Sudoku
Recipes/Signs From Above/Puzzle Solutions
ClassifiedsHistory Corner Thoughtful Minute
Continued on page 2
NT Meals on WheelsCelebrates 40 Years
By Kathy Reandeau
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ment funding and relies on meal fees, grants, community support and fundraisers to continue operating.
Susan commented that a family history of helping and community service brought her to Meals on Wheels, where she initially began as a volunteer, and moved later to the Board. She considers this a labor of love and refers to her work as heart equity. Volunteers come here because they see a need and want to help. Many build friendships with each other and their cli-ents that last a very long time, with some going back to the client’s house just to chat after their de-liveries are completed.
This seemingly simple gesture of a daily meal delivery can have quite an impact, according to
Joy. For some clients it is the only daily contact they have. Some volun-teers have arrived in time to help during a difficult situation. But she has also seen many clients that have not only started to gain weight but also had their outlook on life improved by this heart-felt outreach. Volunteers will notify the office if someone doesn’t answer the door and Joy will fol-low-up from there.
This MOW groups provides a meal appro-
priate to the season and holiday, and tries to use fresh food products. Birthday cakes are pro-vided whenever possi-ble. Sometimes schools, scout troops, or other lo-cal groups will also do-nate hand-made cards, favors or small items that can be included with the meal to help cheer up the clients. This outreach helps children learn to help others in their com-munity.
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and the acceptance of the Niagara County Health Department. Meals are delivered between 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday-Friday, 52 weeks a year, ex-cluding national holidays. Each client receives one or two meals per day, with each meal providing at least one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allow-ance for adults. There are a variety of menus, spe-cially selected by professional dietitians to help the client maintain good nutrition and avoid unhealthful ingredients. The meals are generally low in fat and prepared with little or no salt added. Food is deliv-ered hot and ready to eat in fiberboard containers.
The North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels family plans to continue living up to its mission of contrib-uting to the overall well-being of seniors by provid-ing regular nutrition and daily contact with a caring volunteer. They live by the motto that when a meal is delivered, in walks hope.
Those looking to help are asked to consider volun-teering. Volunteers are always needed as drivers and servers, especially in the winter months. The group also appreciates any financial donations, which are always put to good use.
To strengthen community relationships, the group participates in community events and parades and is willing to come and speak to any civic, school or church organizations. Upcoming in May is NT Meals on Wheels month, which will be observed
with events to promote the organization and fun-draising activities such as a Jar campaign and ga-rage sale. The organization is also looking forward to its hot dog sale at WalMart in June, the Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 at Old Man River Restaurant, and running a parking concession at the Canal Fest. ✢
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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:
RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, April 4th 9:00am - 2:00pmTrinity Lutheran Church146 Reserve Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 (430-6468)Trinity Senior High Youth Group fundraiser CHRISTIAN MAGICIANSUNDAY, APRIL 4th 7:00pm-9:00pmNiagara Presbyterian Church3712 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14305Sheldon Rhodes with Jest Kidding Ministry from Michigan, will share his magic, stories, and humor.A “share a dish” dinner will take place at 6pm, just bring a dish to share if you come for dinner. FREE will offering
INDOOR FLEA MARKETSATURDAY, APRIL 20th 8:00am-2:00pmTuscarara Inn128 Walnut St. Lockport, NY14094Cost of entry is $1.00 or a jar of peanut butter/jelly for local food pantries. One mans trash is another mans treasure. We will also have some local vendors in attendance.
28th ANNUAL AWARENESS BANQUETSonRays Ministries, Inc.Friday, April 26th, 2013 6:00pm-9:00pm Samuel’s Grande Manor 8750 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 (716-694-8634) Celebrating 30 Years of Ministry! Call for Reservations: 716-694-8634 or 716-564-1903 Reservation Deadline: April 16th, 2013 Tickets $25 per person Featuring a Live Auction For: Hand Crafted Walnut Queen-Sized Bed Vintage Queen-Size Quilt Golf Weekend at Holiday Valley Weekend Cottage Retreat at Van Buren Point Gift Baskets will be Available for Purchase Before and After the Banquet. Returning, By Popular Demand: The Cookie Bouquet
CHIAVETTA’S CHICKEN BBQ SATURDAY, MAY 4th 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Clarence Center United Methodist Church9750 Clarence Center Rd., Clarence Center, NY 14032Clarence Center United Methodist Church is hosting a Chiavetta’s chicken BBQ dinner on May 4, 2013. Dinners will be served from 3:30 thru 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 9750 Clarence Center Road. Cost of a ticket is $9.00 and includes ½ chicken, salad, potato salad, roll butter, beverage, and dessert. Eat In or Take Out. For more information call church office at 741-2410, or visit www.thewayonline.net. Cost is $9.00
FREE BREAKFASTEVERY FIRST SUNDAY 9:00amHeartland Bible Church8110 West Ave., Gasport (772-6115)Discipleship Hour is at 11:15am
Coffee CaféEVERY SUNDAY 9:45-10:30AMAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., Amherst (689-9832)Join us for fellowship, coffee and donuts before our Sunday service. Everybody welcome!
New Young Adult Bible StudyEVERY SUNDAY 7:30-9:00pmNorth 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 7:30-9pm at Peter & Tara Martin’s home in Eggertsville. Questions? Email Tara at [email protected].
YOUTH GROUPSECOND & FOURTH SUNDAYS 6:00 - 8:00pmCovenant United Church of Christ4449 Main Street, Gasport, NYGasport Youth Group meets on the 2nd and 4th
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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 8:00am & 10:00amChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport (433-9229)
Youth Group MeetingsEVERY MONDAY 6:00pmMt. Olive Lutheran Church6965 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Lockport (434-8500)(Any student grades 7-12 are welcome!). Mondays 6:00pm beginning September 12th
Youth GroupEVERY MONDAY 6:30pm – 8:30pm 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 7:00pm
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 7:00pm Biker Church for food and fellowship. All are welcome.
Pathways COFFEE HOUREVERY TUESDAY 10:00amPathways Bookstore Lincoln Rd. Lockport (434-8500)Join the people from Mt Olive church at Pathways Bookstore (Lincoln Rd. Lockport) ALL welcome!
VintageEVERY TUESDAY 8:00PMThe 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 8pm for the best night of your week! For more information contact Wes Aarum. www.vintagetruth.com
Ruth CircleEVERY THIRD TUESDAY 1:00pmFirst 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 - 8:00pmCalvary Episcopal Church
20 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 7:00pm till 8:30pmSeniors meet from 6:30pm till 8:30pm
FAMILY NIGHTEVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30-6:45pmAmherst Alliance Church3915 Millersport Hwy., AMH (689-9832)EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:00-7:00pmKing’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 6:15-9:00pm 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 6:15-9:00pm. 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.
CHILDRENS PROGRAMEVERY MONDAY 6:30pm – 8:30pmBethel Baptist Church995 Dodge Rd. Getzville (688-8668)www.bethel-nab.orgThe ages are 4 years to grade 5. The time is 6:30-8:00pm. The kids enjoy a time of singing, crafts, snacks, games & a Bible story each night.
US TOO- Cancer Support GroupFIRST TUESDAY 7:00-9:00pmthe VA Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave.Buffalo, NY 14215, in Room 301 US TOO! Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the VA Hospital, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215, in Room 301, from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is FREE and you do not have to be a veteran to attend. We also meet on the first Thursday of each month at Sisters Hospital, St.
Joe’s Campus on Harlem Rd. in Cheektowaga NY, 14225, from 7pm to 9pm, in the first floor Community Room. Relaxed round table family oriented discussions. For info call 716-834-9200 ext. 5169 or our hotline at 743-7595.
Jesus & Me (JAM) - Children’s OutreachEVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30pmFirst 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.
Zang’s Gang Bible StudyEVERY WEDNESDAY 7:00pmMt. 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 Brigade
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Tea and SharingEVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY 10:30amChrist 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 AM in the parish hall. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome so please bring a friend and come join us for fellowship. Christ Church is handicapped accessible.
Spaghetti dinnerEVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY (Sept- May) 4:30-6:30pmNew Covenant345 McConkey Dr. Town of Tonawanda (877-9882)www.nctag.orgHelp support our food pantry! $7.00 adult & 3.50 child 4-12
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WEEKLY BIBLE STUDYEvery Thursday 11:00am - NOONPayne Avenue Christian Church 1451 Payne Ave. North TonawandaCome join us in our weekly Bible Study, every Thursday from 11am 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 5:30pmRandall Baptist Church6301 Main St. Williamsville (634-9800)Pizza Dinner - $3 adults, $1 kids (reservations required)
AWANA Children’s Program EVERY THURSDAY 6:15pmKenmore Alliance Church 175 Bonnet Ave. Kenmore (876-5570) AWANA Children’s Program AWANA Kids ClubEVERY THURSDAY 6:30–8:15pmVictory Christian Church6886 S Transit Rd., Lockport (625-9300)All kids are welcome! Join us for Games, Fun, and Biblical teachings
MOSAIC- Singles MinistryEVERY THURSDAY 7:00pmThe 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 7:00pm.www.thechapel.com/mosaic
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STEP ONEEVERY THURSDAY 6:30pmMt. 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)
Togetherness on ThursdaysEVERY THIRD THURSDAY 11:30amChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest Dr. (corner of Rochester Rd. & Fieldcrest), LKPT (433-9229)Every Third Thursday is Togetherness on Thursday (TOT) at Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive in Lockport. Morning Prayer at 11:30 AM followed by lunch at noon. Call Church for reservations at 433-9229.
Weekly Radio Broadcast EVERY FRIDAY 9:00amZion Dominion Church of God895 N Forest Rd., Williamsville (250-7040)Listen to our radio broadcast, every Friday at 9:00am on WUFO 1080AM
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AWANA Children’s Program EVERY FRIDAY 7:00pmNew Covenant Tabernacle 345 McConkey Dr., Town of Tonawanda (877-1335)Youth Service
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 9:00am - 2:00pmGrace Lutheran Church
375 Payne Ave (corner of Robinson)North Tonawanda, NY 14120Vendor/Craft Show Saturdays will feature vendors showcasing their products in and around the Church Memorial Hall coinciding with the NT City Market 9am-2. Second Saturday of each month the Church will continue to sell its famous hot chowder. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to charitable organizations. Tables available, contact Brian 716-523-0944. Free admission
Women in the World Bible StudyEVERY SATURDAY 9:30amMt. 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 Humanity FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH!First Presbyterian Church 149 Broad St., City of Tonawanda (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!WARREN’S
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The newest technology called MLS Laser Therapy, originally developed in Italy, is now available in the United States, and Dr. Anthony J. Bianchi, D.C. in Cheektowaga is proud to be on the medical technological forefront by offering this brand new therapy to his patients.
MLS Laser Therapy is used to reduce pain, relieve inflammation, and restore mobility. It uses specific wavelengths of light that have a strong anti-inflammatory effect on tissues that are ex-posed to the laser. Photons of laser energy pen-etrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. As a result of exposure to the MLS laser, the cells of tendons, ligaments
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Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the VA Hospital, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215, in Room 301, from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is free and you do not have to be a veteran to attend. We also meet on the first Thursday of each month at Sisters Hospital, St. Joe’s Campus on Harlem Rd. in Cheektowaga NY, 14225, from 7pm to 9pm, in the first floor Community Room. Relaxed round table family oriented discussions.
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In the deep of winter, it can seem like May will never arrive. Like waiting for spring, we sometimes feel so permanently fixed in life’s problems that we lose hope, and question God’s purpose in it all. Even believers can begin to feel weary, depressed and anxious. The Bible never guarantees a life free from suffering. But the Lord does promise to limit it. The dark moments of our life last only as long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose.The way we respond can determine how long and wide that road will be. Turning to the bible for encouragement is good place to begin. Often times we rely on people who may have good intentions, but we end up getting caught up unproductive “venting” such as gossip, bashing and complaining. Nowhere in the bible do we see God bless circumstances as these. There are healthier productive ways to discuss our problems by keeping the focus of our conversation on how “we” feel and not a nother person’s flaws. This allows us vent our feelings without displeasing God. A good counselor can provide effective listening in a non- judgmental way. Often in difficult times, I turn to the story of Joseph found in the book of Genesis. Here we see Joseph, the son of Jacob, certainly experienced a great deal of suffering. As his father’s favorite, he was
hated by his ten older brothers. Although they wanted to kill Joseph, they instead sold him into slavery. As a captive, Joseph was taken to Egypt where he excelled in running Potiphar’s household. However, the man’s wife tried to seduce Joseph. And when he refused her advances, she accused him of raping her, and he was thrown in prison. While in jail, he interpreted dream and predicted that Pharaoh’s butler would be restored to his former position. The man, unfortunately, forgot to help free Joseph once he returned to royal service. Only when Pharaoh had a mysterious dream did the butler remember the young Hebrew’s amazing ability. How did God use suffering in Joseph’s life? Through suffering, the Lord prepared him to serve as
Prime Minister of that nation. Ultimately, his suffering equipped him with the skills he needed to save his family from famine. Like Joseph, we all experience suffering at times. Take heart, May will come, and if we respond correctly, we will be blessed. Read the bible, talk to emotionally healthy people, pray, obey, wait, trust, and suddenly you will realize that May has arrived. Samaritan Counseling Center is a place where you can find counselors, spiritual mentors and ministers of the church available for help and support. When you want the presence of a knowledgeable, caring professional, a Samaritan counselor
is waiting to dialogue with you and can be reached at 716-743-9117. You can find us on the web at wnycounseling.org.
“It’s a long white road for the weary; But it rolls through the heart of the May.”– Alfred Noyes
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Kingdom of Israel, 1050 -722 B.C.By Jeff Keefe
History CornerThe first King of Israel was Saul, son of Kish, of
the tribe of Benjamin. Saul reigned from about 1050 to 1007 B.C. Saul and most of his sons died bat-tling the Philistine army at Mt. Gilboa deep in Israel. Saul’s 4th son Ishboshesh was proclaimed King by Abner, commander of Saul’s army. Ishboshesh was recognized as King by most of the Israelite tribes. But Judah wanted their hero David, son of Jesse, as King; and in Hebron they proclaimed David King of Judah. David then reigned over Judah for seven years in Hebron. Perhaps in the year 1000 B.C. the tribes of Israel accepted David as King over all of Israel. David and his forces, under Joab, conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusite people. David ruled until around 970 B.C. and his son Solomon ruled as King of Israel until about 930 B.C. In addition to the LORD, Solomon worshipped the goddess Ash-toreth and a neighboring god, Milcom.
1 Kings 11 tells us it was God’s plan to split the Kingdom into two and to give it to Jeroboam. “For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee,” We assume Je-roboam got his 10 tribes of Israel. This is how it happened.
After Solomon’s death, the tribe of Judah wanted Solomon’s son Rehoboam as the next king. Repre-sentatives from the other ten tribes of Israel com-plained that Solomon treated them harshly and unfairly. When Rehoboam promised to be even harsher, the reaction of most of Israel, according to 1 Kings 12 was, “…the people answered the king, saying, “’what portion do we have in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse; to your tents,
O Israel! Now look after your own house, David!’ So Israel departed to their tents” and made Jeroboam King of Israel. So beginning about 930 B.C., and from that time on, the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah were separate nations, each with its own army, politics, taxes and government.
Jeroboam made Shechem his capital; it had im-portant historic religious significance; the patriarchs had built altars there, Joshua renewed God’s cove-nant with Israel there. A later King moved the capital to Tizra. When Omri became King of Israel he was able to conquer territory held by other nations and had the money after six years to build a new capital city, Samaria. Archaeology has noticed that other cities in the Kingdom of Israel like Hazor, Meggido and Jezreel had major building projects at about this time. It seems an age of security and prosperity be-gan during Omri’s reign, and lasted well into his son Ahab’s reign. Ahab was strong enough to send a
force of 2000 chariots and 10,000 men as part of a coalition to successfully battle the Assyrians at Qa-rqar in 853 B.C. His 2000 chariots were more than any other of his allies. It was during Ahab’s reign that God sent the prophet Elijah to the Kingdom of Israel. Ahab, like most people of his day, believed in multiple gods; the Baals and Asherah were wor-shipped in addition to the LORD, YHWH. How-ever, it was not only i dolatry that was a problem. In addition to idolatry, 8th century prophets, like Amos, Micah and Isaiah condemned Israel’s Kings and ruling class of living in palaces of ivory and us-ing their power to exploit the lower classes for their own wealth. The prophets warned that if Israel did not change their behavior they would be punished and destroyed by a foreign nation.
The Assyrian threat previously stopped by Ahab and his allies became real in the 740s-730s B.C. when Tiglath-Pileser King of Assyria and his army invaded Syria and the Kingdom of Israel, defeating them both, capturing much wealth and deporting may people to other parts of the Assyrian Empire. In 732 Hoshea became King of Israel and he paid tribute to Assyria. When, in 727 B.C., Tiglath-Pilezer died. King Hoshea and Israel stopped pay-ing tribute and began talking with Egypt to seek their support against Assyria. When the Assyrians returned in 725 B.C., they laid siege to Samaria, still the capital city of the Kingdom of Israel and after three years they conquered it, destroyed it and fur-ther deported many Israelites throughout their em-pire, thus bringing to an end the ancient Kingdom of Israel in 722/721 B.C. The Kingdom of Judah continued to exist for 125 years or so.
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BeyondThe Mountain
By ELBYEarthly life is like a voyage; where
seekers would set sail.
With adventurers going forth to resettle or just to roam,
Even; when being battered about by a wild stormy gale!
Many inquiring lives end in too sad a eulogy to be a poem.
Each traveler could be tempted to journey beyond the pale.
When conditioning causes habits that become as a tome,
That could only torment souls, making the addicted wail.
While all folks are responsible for existing in a honeycomb,
Or; refusing to learn from the tests that nobody should fail,
If they get true wisdom under the canopy of a sky dome,
Especially when desperation is the way to see past the veil,
Although hoarding wealth like a big banker from Rome.
Will not guarantee that anyone shall locate the Holy Grail,
Only Saintly souls may hear a voice say; “Come Home!”
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