NLN JULY 2013

JULY 2013 — Neighbor Link News — 1

Jim Schneider was a successful insurance underwriter who was looking for more of a purpose in his life. He and his wife, Amy, were happily ensconced in their family life in Sharon, Pennsylvania, but both still felt that something was missing. One night in bed Jim had a vision of starting an eyewear company that would somehow benefit people in third world countries. He excitedly woke his wife to share his news and she promptly told him to go back to sleep.

Although Amy had spent time as an opti-cian, Jim had no experience in this field, so she felt his idea was just a dream. But he felt he was being led by the hand of God and started exploring the idea in-depth. The very next day he booked a trip to a large eyewear show and was at Expo Vision in Las Vegas just a few days later. Of the 5000 brands on exhibit, there was nothing that represented faith, so Jim likes to say that the idea for Eyes of Faith was born in Sin City.

He wanted to start a company that would provide a quality product, and yet still help disadvantaged people in some way. He even-tually took a leap of faith, sold his interest in his insurance agency, and started Eyes of Faith. The literal vision for his company was to provide people with hope-inspired, design-er eyewear and the ability to share the gift of sight. He developed a logo, set up a corporate

structure and philosophy, and found a factory partner in New York City.

In another remarkable coincidence Jim had been looking for a Christian music fes-tival to attend and found the “Night of Joy” at Disney World, when he came up with the idea to launch his brand there. He happened to be playing golf when he got a phone call from an insurance friend in Kansas City who hooked him up with the sponsor coordinators for the event. Everything fell into place and the Beauty and the Beast stage was trans-formed into the Eyes of Faith stage for an amazing two nights.

Eyes of Faith creates fashionable eyewear and sunglasses for family members of all ages. Jim’s wife Amy eventually came on

board and is now Vice President of product development. She works to provide a medi-cal device that still makes a style statement. They want to provide a quality frame that tastefully communicates faith. Current col-lections include the Eyes of Faith® house brand, Not of This World®, and the first line of eyewear from VeggieTales®. Coming this fall is a Women of Faith® design.

Frames incorporate the Eyes of Faith logo (which includes a subtle cross), branding from a licensed company known for its faith-based values, or cherished symbols such as the cross, stained glass, or ichthys fish. Some now include a scripture verse on the inside temple. Jim’s feeling is that he wants his faith to be on your face, not in your face. The frames are available at independent eye care

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Eyes of Faith Helps Others See God ClearlyBy Kathy Reandeau

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professionals in over 600 locations throughout the United States. According to Jim, “God uses us to connect people. These frames are a vehicle for us to do his work.”

The best part is that for every Eyes of Faith purchase, they donate a complete pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses to a person in need through Wear & Share™. This program transforms a portion of each eyewear purchase into a donated pair of prescription glasses, readers, or sunglasses that reach people in need. Sight Ministries partners with missionaries and indigenous pastors to conduct multiple eye clinics in

communities where eye care providers and facilities are not readily available.

The latest Eyes of Faith contribution to Sight Ministries brought their total glasses and sunglasses donated to more than 10,000 pairs. They have also helped to contribute human resource support via doctor and optician grants in conjunc-tion with the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists Interna-tional. Jim has made two trips to Kenya with Sight Ministries to participate in the distribution process. Clinics are held at local churches where those in need receive free eye exams. If a vision problem is noted, the patient receives free prescrip-tion glasses on the spot. Many walk away with clear sight and able to read the Bible for the first time in their lives. If there is no vision problem, patients receive a free pair of sunglasses to protect against sun damage. All receive an ample dose of love and a message of hope.

The company also recently launched its “Eyes of Faith Storehouse” e-commerce website where consumers can Wear & Share with John 3:16 eye chart t-shirts. A reciprocal t-shirt is donated to missions for each purchase. Additional t-shirt designs and accessories complementary to the eyewear col-lections are slated for availability at the online store this sum-mer.

The Eyes of Faith vision is to be the leading designer of eyewear for Christ-followers, sought out for its style, quality, Wear & Share™ give-back program, and features that pro-vide an opportunity to proudly display and share faith. Ask your local independent optical dispenser if they carry the Eyes of Faith line.

Eyes of Faithwww.eofoptical.com

Jim Schneider | President EOF Optical, LP

352 Penn Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146888-777-9390

[email protected]/Eyes.of.Faith

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ANGLICANSt. bartholomew’s

Pro-Anglican ChurchChrist-Centered; Bible Believing

2368 Eggert Rd, TOT(716) 831-1777

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

Service 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 Church10 Indian Trail Road, WIL

Sunday: 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 Church

555 Davison Rd ., LKPT (716) 433-3571

www.lockportalliance.orgPastor Kevin Robbins

Sunday: 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 Ministries

285 Walnut Rd., LKPTSunday: 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 God200 Beattie Ave., LKPT

(716) [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 God9750 Niagara Falls Blvd., NF

www.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 RansomvilleYoungstown-Lockport Rd, RAN

(716) 791-4939www.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.org

Rev. Kevin L. WrightSun 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

brighton Community Church(American Baptist)

1225 Brighton Road at Parkhurst, TOT

Sun: 10:30 a.m.Calvary New Covenant

78 Pyle Court, TOTSun: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.Wednesday:

7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Center Road baptist Church412 Center Rd. WS

www.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 —

Lockport140 Genesee St., LKPT

(716) 434-1783www.fbclockport.comPastor Dave McBeathSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Jesus and Me

First baptist Church of Newfane

6047 East St. Newfane(716) 778-9216

Sunday: 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 Church949 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.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Harris Hill baptist Church

5071 Harris Hill Road, WILM(716) 689-3199

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

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

Kenmore baptist10 Wardman Rd., KEN

(716) 875-6223www.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 baptist383 Wheatfield St., NT

www.lighthousebaptistnt.comPastor David Costantino

Sunday: 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 Church6301 Main Street, WIL

(716) 634-9800www.randallchurch.org

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.Bible School

Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship Service

Shalom baptist Church64 East Felton, Street

North Tonawanda, NY 14120(716) 694-5680

Rev. Roland Millswww.shalombaptistchurch.net

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Worship 11:00 a.m. ¶ 6:00 p.m.

Wed.Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Tonawanda baptist

3200 Elmwood Ave., TOTSunday: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Bible study: 9:30 a.m. United baptist-Christian

Church4800 Creek Rd., LEW

(716) 754-4473www.ubcclewiston.org

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

West Somerset baptist Church1876 Hosmer Rd. Appleton 716-

795-9929. Sunday morning services: 9:45 Sunday school; 10:45 Morning worship; 6:30 Evening worship;

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00. Pastor Scott

Walker 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 Church

230 Lockport St., YNST, NY 417-0021 • Pastor Denny Webb

Sunday 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 Christ

8285 Transit Road, AMHSunday: 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 Church

6023 Dutton PlaceNewfane

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

(716) 778-9081ww.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

Church2569 North Main St.

Newfane(716) 778-5904

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Places of Worship


Lockport Christian Church5845 Locust Street Ext., LKPT

(716) 478-0500www.lockportcc.orgSunday: 10:00 a.m.

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 Church7073 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 Crosspoint500 Crosspoint Pkwy, Getzville

(716) 631-2636www.thechapel.comPastor Jerry Gillis

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. The Chapel at Lockport

1 East Ave. (716) 250-5004www.thechapel.com

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. at the Palace Theater

United baptist-Christian Church

4800 Creek Rd., LEW(716) 754-4473

www.ubcclewiston.orgPastor Bette Bond

Sunday: 10:00 & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. victory Christian Church

6886 S Transit Rd(716) 625-9300

www.vcclockport.comPastor Ron Friedersdorf

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

Wheatfield Community Church

Meadowbrook Square Plaza3571 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Suite 5 • Wheatfield(716) 553-3794

www.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 Church

1459 Payne Ave., NT(716) 260-1217

www.payneavenue.orgRev. 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 Christ

Delaware & Summit, COTSun: 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- 2230Sunday: 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 Church

100 Genesee St., LKPT(716) 433-2878

www.gracelkpt.orgRev. Cynthia Sever

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. St John’s Episcopal Church

431 Lake St., WILS

(716) 751-6109www.stjohnswilson.com

Rev’d Dr. Judith LeeSunday: 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 Church400 Ridge Rd., LEW

(716) 754-4591www.saintpaulslewiston.com

Rev. Susan KeppySunday: 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

Church616 Cayuga Dr., NF

(716) 283-2774www.ststephensnf.org

Rev. 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.

LUTHERAN

Abiding Savior1534 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 Church

5125 Main Street, WIL(716) 632-4185

amherstlutheranchurch.orgSaturday: 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.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Calvary Lutheran Church

575 Ayer Road, AMH(716) 835-7567

www.lutheranrose.orgRev. Karl Schmidt

Sunday: 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

Church2730 Transit Rd.

Newfane(716) 778-7981

Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church2730 Transit Rd., NEW

(716) 751-0310Rev. Clarence Elliott

First English Lutheran Church

185 Locust S, LKPT(716) 433-6161

Rev. Flavia Skilbred

Saturday: 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 Shepherd

2669 Sheridan Dr. TOTSunday: 10:15

Sunday 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 Lutheran

107 Scott St, COTSaturday: 5 p.m.

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

immanuel Lutheran Church7147 Ridge Rd., LKPT

Rev. Kenneth Craig(716) 434-0521

Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m.Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church

915 Oneida St., LEW(716) 754-4944

Rev. 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 LutheranChapel & Delaware Rd, KEN

(716) 875-5485pilgrimkenmorelcms.org

Rev. Ben EderSunday: 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 Lutheran

1135 Oliver St, NT(716) 693-3715

www.stmarknt.orgRev. Patrick McKenzie

SAT: 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 Church

1136 Baseline Rd., GI (716) 773-3748www.Bfcgi.Org

Pastor Calvin VanderMey Clinton St. United Methodist

50 N Adam. St., COT(716) 433-6227

Pastor Cheryl BrownThursday:

2 p.m. Adult Bible StudySunday: 11:15 a.m.

Sunday school and Junior church held during main

service Covenant United Methodist

539 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.

orgRev. Duane Priset

Sunday: 8:15 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.Sunday school: 9:15 a.m.

Monday: 6:30 p.m.Healing Service

Exley United Methodist

Church338 Lake St., WILS

(716) 751-6057Rev. John Loeser

Fillmore Chapel United

Methodist Church2523 Youngstown-Wilson Rd.,

Ransomville (716)791-3815Rev. Anne Cole

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 11:15 a.m.

Thursday: Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m.

First United Methodist-

North Tonawanda65 Main St, NT(716) 694-2456

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. First United

Methodist Church- LaSalle8210 Buffalo Ave., NF

(716) 283-3370Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

Harris Hill United Methodist

Church8495 Main St., WILM

(716) 632-4688.www.harrishillumc.org

Rev. 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 Methodist

8019 Ridge Rd., GAS(716) 772-2376

Pastor Cheryl BrownSunday: Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday/Adult School

10:00 a.m.Tuesday: Adult Bible Study

10 a.m.

Kenmore United Methodist32 Landers Rd., KEN

(716) 875-5091Sunday: 9:20 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

Living Faith Free Methodist

1907 Center Rd., WS(716) 674-3030

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Nash Road Free Methodist958 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) 625-8306www.pendletoncenter.org

Pastor 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.

Sunday School: 9:45 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

Ransomville United Methodist

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

www.ransomvilleumc.orgRev. Matthew Worley

Sunday: 9:15 a.m.St. James United Methodist

4661 Porter RoadNiagara Falls, NY

(716) 297-6421www.stjamesniagara.org

Pastor: Rev. Daryl Bennett

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


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Tonawanda Free Methodist207 Grove St, COT

(716) 693-1199 • www.tfmc.infoPastor Don Mohr

Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.Monday: 7:00 p.m. —

Biker Church

Trinity Church of Grand island

2100 Whitehaven Rd., GIwww.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

.ORTHODOX

St.Theodore Orthodox Church

96 Los Robles Street, WILSaturday: 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 HaberstrowSaturday: 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

Lockport21 Church St., LKPT

(716) 433-5905www.lockport1stpres.org

Rev. James HardySunday: 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian

Tonawanda149 Broad St, COT

(716) 692-1319Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

West Seneca2085 Union Rd., WS

(716) 668-1115Sunday: 10:00 a.m.


of Youngstown100 Church St., YNG

(716) 745-7067www.youngstownpres.org

Pastor Rex T. StewartSunday: 8:30 a.m.; 10:45 a.m.

island United Presbyterian

Church1822 Huth Rd., GI

(716) 773-4849www.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. — BlendedNorth 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

Phoenix United Church of Christ

1280 N French Rd Amherst, NY 14228

Rev. Debbie Baxter(716) 713-6370

Worship: Sundays at 10 amwww.

phoenixunitedchurchofchrist.com

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 UCC

Parker Blvd & Koenig Cir., TOT (716) 836-6220

Sunday: 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

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HOT dOG EATiNG CONTESTbenefits North Tonawanda Meals on WheelsThursday, July 4th 2:00PMat Old Man River Restaurant375 Niagara Street, Tonawanda, NY PRAiSE iN THE PARK “The Gathering”SATURdAY, JULY 6TH 12:00-8:00PMLaSalle Park Amphitheater (Near the Waterfront)1 Porter Ave buffalo, NY This unprecedented gathering of so many churches on a summer day will be one of the first in the region. Praise in the Park Buffalo 2013. “The Gathering”. “The Gathering” will take place at the Lasalle Park Amphitheater in Buffalo’s own Waterfront Park on July 6th from 12-8pm. The Word of God instructs His church “not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh.” (Hebrews 10:25). This directive was observed, and as a result Good Friday Together, witnessed over 13,000 Christians coming together to lift up the name of Jesus. FAMiLY FUN dAYSUNdAY, JULY 14th 11:00am-3:00pmEvangel Assembly of God Church8180 Greiner Rd. Williamsville, NY 14221(688-4941)Family Fun Day. Free hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones. Music, clown, giant slide and inflatables for kids. No charge. No reservations needed. CANAL FEST PARKiNG by North Tonawanda Meals on WheelsJuly 14th -21stat CARQUEST Auto Parts89 River Road, North Tonawanda, NY CHiCKEN bbQ & SiLENT AUCTiON SATURdAY, JULY 17th 2:00-7:00St. Martin in the Fields Church2587 baseline Rd., Grand island, NY 14072Family fun. Complete dinner with all the fixin’s. Bounce house, 50”Flat Screen raffle. $9/complete dinner COMMUNiTY CARNivALSATURdAY, JULY 20TH 11:00am-3:00pmHarris Hill United Methodist Church8495 Main Street (corner of Main and Harris Hill), Williamsville We will be hosting a Free Community Carnival on Saturday, July 20 from 11 am-3 pm. Join us for food,

games, entertainment, vendors, face painting, crafts, petting zoo and pony rides! For more information call 632-4688. vbS- KiNGdOM ROCK JULY 22nd - 26th 9:00 - NoonSt. Martin Lutheran Church 322 Old Falls blvd. in North Tonawanda (693-4415)Are you looking for something fun for your children to do this summer? Are they ready for an adventure of a lifetime? If so, St. Martin and St. Paul Lutheran Churches would be thrilled to have your children attend their Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School program the week of July 22 - 26 from 9:00 - Noon. Kingdom Rock will be held at St. Martin Lutheran Church at 322 Old Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda. Children from age three to Grade 5 are welcome to attend! Kingdom Rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the royally rockin’ activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, please be sure to send your child in play clothes and safe shoes.) Your kids will also participate in a hands-on mission project to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry in North Tonawanda. Register at stmartinlutheran.org or call 693-4415 for more information. We welcome you to support our program with a freewill offering, but there is no required fee for this wonderful week! EvERYWHERE FUN FAiR vbSJULY 22th- JULY 25th 6:30-8:30pmAsbury United Methodist Church 850 dodge RdGetzville, New York 14068Everywhere Fun Fair. A Global Celebration that feels like a Worlds Fair. Make friends with neighbors from around the world and Discover God’s Love Everywhere Music and fun for Everyone. Register by Phone 688-8677 or At Asbury United Methodist Church 850 Dodge Rd. Getzville, N.Y. 14068 or online [email protected] SUMMER FiESTA- HOSPiCE bENEFiTTHURSdAY, AUGUST 1st 6:00pm - ?AcvQua2192 Niagara St., buffalo, NYIngram Micro presents this summer’s hottest fiesta, the Summer Affair, Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at AcQua along the Buffalo waterfront at 2192 Niagara St. The annual event benefits Hospice Buffalo, Inc.Summer Affair tickets are $50 per person and are available to purchase at Hospice Buffalo’s secure

KENMOREHOUSING AUTHORITY657 Colvin Blvd., Kenmore, NY 14217

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website, HospiceSummerAffair.com or call the Hospice Foundation at (716) 686-8090. In addition, drawings will be held for a $300 shopping spree at the Walden Galleria Mall and an Apple iPad. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and are available at HospiceSummerAffair.com. PLAY-n-LEARN PROGRAMEvERY FRidAY 10AM-11:30AM (6wks)Play n Learn ProgramChildren ages 2-3 yearsNext Level Church 751 French Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 982-9183 They’ll enjoy activities like games, music, arts and crafts, playtime, stories, snack and more. Cost is only $65. *There is a $10 non-refundable registration fee due at the time of registration. Program starts September 13th WOMEN OF THE WORd Thursday, September 19th beginning at 9:15 a.m.Trinity United Methodist Church2100 Whitehaven Road, Grand island, NY 14072W.O.W. is an interdenominational, Christian Bible study for ladies of all ages. Includes childcare for infants and an interactive program for pre-schoolers. This year’s study includes lessons on Basic Christian beliefs and the book of Revelation. For more information or to pre-register, email [email protected] or call: Patty Cancilla 289-4139, Beryl Kinney 773-7571 or Kathy Duff 867-7966 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 Church

3915 Millersport Hwy., Amherst (689-9832)Join us for fellowship, coffee and donuts before our Sunday service. Everybody welcome! YOUTH FELLOWSHiPEvERY SUNdAY 6:00-7:30pmKenmore Presbyterian 295 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore (875-7600) 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 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)Prayer & bible StudyEvERY MONdAY 10:01 AMChrist Episcopal Church7145 Fieldcrest drive, Lockport (433-9229) YOUTH GROUP MEETiNGS

EvERY 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 7:00pmTonawanda 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!


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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 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 7:00pm 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 Crosspoint

500 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 – 8:30pm bethel baptist Church 995 dodge Rd. Getzville (688-8668) www.bethel-nab.orgThe ages are 4 years to grade 5. The time is 6:30-8:00pm. 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. AdULT bibLE STUdiESEvERY WEdNESdAY 6:30-8:00pmAmherst baptist Church100 Willow Ridge dr., Amherst (691-9456)AWANA Children’s ProgramEvERY WEdNESdAY 6:30-8:00pmAmherst baptist Church100 Willow Ridge dr., Amherst (691-9456) Mid-WEEK PRAYER SERviCE

EvERY WEdNESdAY 6:30–7:30pmLockport Alliance Church555 davison Rd., Lockport (433-3571)

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 10:30amChrist 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.

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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 6:30–8:15pm

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 7:00pmThe 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

divORCE CAREEvERY THURSdAY 7:00pmThe 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 6:30pmMt. 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)

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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.

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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 14120

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There are few medical breakthroughs so amazing that they literally change the course of medicine. Just as LASIK surgery revolutionized vision care, and gastric bypass revolutionized weight loss, new technologies are revolutionizing how doctors treat pain and debilitating diseases such as degenerative joint conditions, migraines, arthritis, and neuropathy.

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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If you always wanted to go to the Holy Land, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tonawanda invites you to join their group going the end of next winter, Feb 21, - March 3, 2014. It should be cool and you might see some rain. People in Bibli-cal times experienced it, you can too. You’ll learn that, unlike what you see in movies, Israel is a land of milk and honey – and much of it is green, especially in the winter months. Almond trees should be blooming and the wild flowers abun-dant - “the lilies of the field

For Immanuel’s new pastor, Rev. Andrew James Abraham, this will be his 2nd trip to the Holy Land. He will accompany the group as chaplain and spiritual guide at appropriate times and places. The tour is scheduled to be led by the award win-ning Israeli tour guide, Liam Barkay.

You’ll be back in time for Ash Wednesday. Imagine how meaningful Lent and Easter will be, have just come back from visiting some real historical sights, and many traditional sights. The itinerary has been laid out by Jeff Keefe, (He writes the History Corner in this paper). Jeff has visited Israel, owned his own travel agency and is a student of Bib-lical History with “continuing education” credits earned at seminars sponsored by the Biblical Archaeology Society

We’ll start out with a night in the Judean wilderness. A place to escape, pray, meditate and if the Spirit is willing, perhaps you experience a new closeness to God. In some Christian traditions the Wilderness is a place or state of with-drawal from the world to face the reality of God, oneself and one’s neighbor, and to overcome the power of evil. We’ll be saying at the Ein Gedi oasis, one of the places David hid from King Saul. Ibex sometimes venture on to the property, which adjoins a desert botanical garden.

Still in the wilderness, we’ll travel along the Dead Sea to a place where the Essenes, a Jewish sect, that rejected the existing Jerusalem priesthood as illegitimate, evil and wrong about a lot of things, lived a communal life awaiting the final battles between the light and dark, good and evil, God and the Satanic. They hid their ancient scrolls in caves and wrote new ones before and during Jesus’ lifetime. Also experienc-ing the wilderness nearby was John the Baptist, only a few miles north of the Dead Sea.

Onto to Jericho, another oasis in the wilderness, fed by at least 7 springs and a walled city with a tower, that pre-dates the rise of cities in Egypt and Mesopotamia by thousands of years.

Then we’ll travel on to the “hill country of Ephraim”, to Shechem, which lies between Mt. Ebal and Mt Gerizim, the mountains of blessings and curses (Deuteronomy 11 and Joshua 24). A lot of things happen in or near Shechem; Abra-ham built an altar to God, his grandson Jacob dug a well and his favorite son, Joseph, may have been buried. Don’t forget, Jesus met a Samaritan woman at the well in Shechem. We’ll pass by Samaria, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel on our way to Galilee.

The tour will be in Galilee for four nights at a hotel overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Days will be spent visiting various sights known to Jesus and the disciples. A boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, a visit to Capernaum’s synagogue and a trip to Nazareth Village where you can see and learn about life in a small village in the time of Jesus are all included. We’ll take time to read the “Sermon on the Mount” while on a verdant hillside outside of Capernaum.

The last four days will be in Jerusalem, at a nice boutique hotel, about a 15 minute walk of the Old City’s Jaffa Gate. . We’ll visit where Luke says Jesus life started in Bethlehem. We visit the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane and walk the “way of Sorrows,” i.e. the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We’ll visit the holy sights of Jews and Muslims, e.g. the Western Wall, the temple mount, and the Dome of the Rock

The tour is priced at $2769 a person twin and $3284 per person single. For more information about this unique opportunity call Jeff Keefe at 693-0795, Way To Go Tours in North Tonawanda or email Immanuel Lutheran in Tonawanda at [email protected].

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Are you looking for something fun for your children to do this sum-mer? Are they ready for an adventure of a lifetime? If so, St. Martin and St. Paul Lutheran Churches would be thrilled to have your children attend their Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School program the week of July 22 - 26 from 9:00 - Noon. Kingdom Rock will be held at St. Martin Lutheran Church at 322 Old Falls Blvd. in North Tonawanda. Children from age three to Grade 5 are welcome to attend! Kingdom Rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the royally rockin’ activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, please be sure to send your child in play clothes and safe shoes.) Your kids will also participate in a hands-on mission project to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry in North Tonawanda. Register at stmartinlutheran.org or call 693-4415 for more information. We welcome you to support our program with a freewill offering, but there is no required fee for this wonderful week!

The children from left to right are: Caro-line Thiele, Bryan Weaver, Caroline Weav-er, Jillian Weaver, Kellen Daboll, Andrew Thiele, Robbie Bohnstadt, Aiden Belling, Emily Wanamaker and David Wanamaker

St. Martin and St. Paul Lutheran Churches InviteAll Children to Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School

The Rev. Robert Spilman, CPE SupervisorSamaritan Counseling Center,

North Tonawanda, NY How can pastors and lay ministers lead their congregations most effectively? What can help them to empower church members to be in ministry in the world? How can they relate to their congregations less anxiously and address problems and crises in the church without taking on the stress of others? Congregation-Based Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) helps ministers address these important questions that are at the heart of their calling. It is a unique continuing education program offered by the Samaritan Counseling Center, North Tonawanda, New York. Developed for pastors, lay ministers, and staff in local churches, the CPE program helps them to be the listeners and leaders that God calls them to be. Using reflection on faith with a family systems theory approach to ministry, Congregation-Based Clinical Pastoral Education provides a four to five-month long learning experience in a small group format. It helps ministers grow in their pastoral and leadership skills and deal more effectively with the challenges of ministry. When pastors work with families in crisis and lead their churches in times of stress and challenge, they can be most effective with the support and counsel of other peers in ministry under a trained coach. Congregation-Based CPE offers this dynamic opportunity for personal and pastoral growth. The Samaritan Counseling Center is committed to offer this unique learning approach to the church community in Western and Central New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.

When CPE Classes Are Offered Three Congregation-Based CPE classes are offered per year:(1) Winter-Spring in the Buffalo, New York area.(2) Winter-Spring in the Rochester, New York area.(3) Summer-Fall in Binghamton, New York (2013) and Western Pennsylvania (2014).

A Personal Witness from a Pastorin the CPE Program

“Congregation-Based CPE is such a valuable program because it begins and ends with the individual student. All that we do—as clergy and lay ministers in a church, chaplains at a hospice, or pastoral care associates in an agency—is colored by our life experiences as parent, child, sibling, student, and staff member. Whenever we are in relationship with other people, we are in a system, and all of our experiences in other systems will affect our behavior in the current system.“Learning how we respond to anxiety, stress, and discord allows us to see how we are contributing to the action in the system. Congregation-Based CPE not only teaches these concepts, the program supervisor and peers walk with you as you learn and live these concepts. Identifying our own tendencies makes us, ultimately, much better clergy people and lay ministers.”

How it Works In a group of five to eight persons, CPE participants meet together with the CPE supervisor one day per week over a four-month period. The curriculum includes (1) case material from church ministry, (2) family of origin work, (3) presentations on systems theory and ministry, (4) reflection time in the group, and (5) individual coaching time with the

CPE supervisor.

When CPE Classes Are Offered Three Congregation-Based CPE classes are offered per year:(1) Winter-Spring in the Buffalo, New York area.(2) Winter-Spring in the Rochester, New York area.(3) Summer-Fall in Binghamton, New York (2013) and Western Pennsylvania (2014).

Who to Contact For further information, contact the Rev. Robert Spilman at 716-479-7933 or the Samaritan Center at 716-743-9117. E-mail: [email protected]. Pastors and lay ministers: consider participating in Congregation-Based CPE for your personal and pastoral growth. Church members: recommend the program to your pastor or lay minister. The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) accredits Congregation-Based Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), a program of the Samaritan Counseling Center. It is accredited by ACPE as a satellite of the Sisters of Charity Hospital CPE Program, Buffalo, New York.

Rev. Robert C. Spilman, M.Div. is the Director of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)-Samaritan Counseling Center. Rev. Spilman is an ordained minister of the Lutheran Church and past Director of Pastoral Care-Lutheran Service Society of Western New York. In 2004 Rev. Spilman was the recipient of the Samaritan Counseling Center, “Good Samaritan Award”.

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4449 Main St.Gasport, NY 14067

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First Trinity Lutheran Church

First Trinity PreschoolPre-K, 2-4 year olds1570 Niagara Falls

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Holy GhostHoly Ghost Lutheran

SchoolPre-K - 8th Grade6630 Luther Street

Wheatfield, NY 14304(716) 731-3030

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Church of ChristMoppets Pre-School

3 & 4 Years Olds616 Main St.

West Seneca, NY 14224(716) 662-5211www.moppets- preschool.com

New CreationFellowship Academy

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New Life Christian School

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3, 4 & 5 year olds6864 Campbell Blvd.(at Bear Ridge Road)

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Ransomville Free Meth-odist Church

AbC Preschool3 & 4 year olds

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Capital Financial4043 Maple Rd.Amherst, NY 14226

Clean Machines Auto detail2489 Elwood Ave.Kenmore, NY 14217

Covenant Fence6515 East Canal Rd.Pendleton, NY 14094

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Gem designs & Jewelry3680 Delaware Ave.Buffalo, NY 14217

Great Lakes Real Estate916 Center St.Lewiston, NY 14092

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Jacquelin’s dog Salon8025 Greiner Rd.Williamsville, NY 14221

Jon Tang Tae Kwon-do228 Zimerman St.North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Kathy’s Kid Kare20 NorthPointe PkwyAmherst, NY 14228

Lane Jewelers28 Seymour St.Tonawanda, NY 14150

Laurandas bake Shop18 Webster St.North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Master Rug Cleaners4267 Delaware Ave.Tonawanda, NY 14150

Monaco’s violin Shop55 Crosspoint ParkwayAmherst, NY 14068

Print King8171 Main St.Williamsville, NY 14221

Purrfect Paws2925 Sheridan Dr.Tonawanda, NY 14150

Ritzy Rags4060 Union Rd.Cheektowaga, NY 14225

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History CornerThe oldest record of Shechem is

in the Elba Tablets, about 2300BC. Shechem was a commercial center on a trade route through the hill coun-try, separating the Plain of Sharon from the Jordan River and connecting Beersheba with Megiddo and Hazor. It lies between Mt. Ebal and Mt. Ger-izim. Centuries later “Abram went as far as the sanctuary at Shechem, the Terebinth tree of Moreh” Gen 12:6. There was a Canaanite sanctuary there. It was here that the Lord first told Abram he’d give the land to his descendants. Abram built an altar in Shechem before moving on.

Jacob and his family left Harran, Shechem is the place he chose to set-tle. He pitched his tent, bought some land from Hamor and built an altar. A local prince, named Shechem, was at-tracted to Jacob’s daughter Dinah. He was in love with her, sought to win her affection and lay with her. Shechem asked his father Hamor, to talk to Ja-cob and arrange a marriage. Jacob and his sons agreed to the wedding if the men of the town will get circum-cised. It was agreed and done. While the men of the town were in pain, two of Jacob’s sons, Simon and Levi killed all the men, took their sister Di-nah from Shechem’s home and stole anything of value. When Jacob told Simon and Levi that they had given

him a bad name, they replied, “Is our sister to be treated as a common whore?” God told Jacob to move to Bethel. Before he left Jacob collected the foreign gods in his family’s pos-session and buried them under a ter-ebinth tree. See Genesis 31

Joshua 8 tells us that Joshua built an altar on Mt. Ebal and with half the people facing Mt. Ebal and half fac-ing Mt. Gerizim, he read the list of blessings and curses to the Israelites (See also Deut. 11 and 17). In Joshua 24, Joshua again assembled all the tribes of Israel to appear before God at Shechem. The people made a cov-enant with God and Joshua set up a stone as a witness to the covenant “…under the terebinth in the sanctuary of the Lord” Joshua 24:26. We are also told that the bones of Jacob’s son Joseph were buried on the land Jacob had purchased.

When Gideon died he had 72 sons. In Judges 9, we are told one of them, Abimelech, killed 70 of his broth-ers, but the youngest one Jotham es-caped. The inhabitants of Shechem made Abimelech king next to “…the propped up terebinth at Shechem (v. 6). Abimelech had been “prince over Israel for three years” when the people of Shechem rebelled against him. When he attacked Shechem the people took refuge in the “temple of

El-Berith” or temple of the God of the Covenant. Abimelech destroyed the Temple and the city around 1100BC.

After King Solomon’s death, about 930BC “all Israel” was at Shechem and asked Rehoboam ,Solomon’s son and heir apparent ,to ease the burden imposed on them by Solomon. Re-hoboam told the people he would not ease the burden he’d make it worse. The people rebelled and made Je-roboam King of Israel. He built up Shechem as his residence and the first capital of his Kingdom but he set up golden calves at Bethel (only about 11 miles from Jerusalem’s temple) and at Dan (Israel’s far north) for people to worship as the gods who rescued them from Egypt. Rehoboam was King only of Judah.

Shechem was destroyed by the As-syrians in their destruction of the Kingdom of Israel. It was rebuilt and became a prominent city around 300BC. The Samaritans, believing they worshiped the Lord where he commanded them to, built a temple on the adjacent Mt Gerizim. After the successful Maccabean revolt against Antichous IV, John Hyrcanus, the prince, king, high priest of the Jews (135-104BC), destroyed the Samari-tan Temple and city in 129BC.

Jesus visited Shechem (Scholars debate wither Shechem and Sychar

are the same place or are separate vil-lages). They are both at the foot of Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal are a short walk from Jacob’s field and well. John 4:5 “So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wea-ried as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman from Sa-maria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.)” Later she tells Jesus, our fathers worshipped on this mountain, but you Jews say God and only be worshipped in Jerusalem. The Samaritans in 2013 still worship and sacrifice on Mt. Gerizim above an-cient Shechem.

ShechemBy Jeff Keefe


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