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Ongoing reformation

“Be patient; God isn’t finished with me yet.” is a well-known saying that used to be found on bumpers, posted on signs, or shared in a number of other ways. The message is an admission to people that we make mistakes, we fail at times, we are not perfect people but God is at work improving us. Being honest with ourselves and others we cannot help but admit that we are imperfect. But that is not the way God first created us to be. In the beginning when God created that world and everything in it, including mankind, everything was perfect. As God’s Word declares when He had ...

Church group visits West Virginia to serve those in need

A group of teens and adults recently visited West Virginia to help those in need. During the first week of July, Park United Methodist Church organized a team of 19 people to visit Randolph County in West Virginia for seven days, partnering with an organization called Tyrand Cooperative ...

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Trinity United Church of Christ community meal July 14 Trinity United Church of Christ will host a community meal on Saturday, July 14 from 4 to 6 p.m., at 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge. Free will donations are not necessary, but are appreciated. This month’s menu includes hot dogs, pasta salad, chips and a pickle, watermelon dessert and a beverage. Handicapped access is available on Erie Avenue. The next community meal will be Aug. 11. Ripley United Methodist Church breakfast July 14 Ripley United Methodist Church is hosting an ...

NCCS announces quarterly academic honors students

Mrs. Jenny Tilaro, Principal of Northern Chautauqua Catholic School (NCCS), recently announced the students who achieved Academic Honors for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. First Honors are awarded to students achieving a Grade Point Average of 94-100%, Second Honors are given to students averaging 90-93.9%, and Merit Roll is awarded to students averaging 85-89.9%. First Honors: Thomas Askar – Fredonia Myah Benjamin - Dunkirk Olivia Cole - Dunkirk Lila Drab - Cassadaga Andrew Ellman - Dunkirk Ezra Estus - South Dayton Nathan Keefe - Fredonia Riley ...

Unitarian Church installs ‘Book Box’ for children

JAMESTOWN — Members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown (UUCJ) have installed a Book Box in front of their building at 1255 Prendergast Ave. Children and parents are invited to stop by and select one of the books inside that they can keep as their own. Wood ...

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Church of the Living Spirit This week’s speaker is John Paananen. This week’s medium is Rev. Lynne Forget. Church services are held every Sunday in the Assembly Hall on Cleveland Avenue in Lily Dale. Service time is 10:30 a.m. to noon and consists of a spiritual talk, a hands-on healing, a message demonstration, music, meditation and prayer. The public is invited to attend and there is no gate fee through June. Visit the website at www.livingspiritlilydale.org and/or the Facebook page or call 595-2697 for more information concerning church services. Trinity United Church ...