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October 15, 2009

Faith Briefs: Oct. 16, 2009

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Kemp to
speak tonight

LAKE PLACID — Tonight at 6:30 p.m. is a presentation by the Rev. Tony Kemp, senior pastor of Embassy Christian Center in Hannibal, Mo., at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 207 Station St., Lake Placid.

Kemp, in the ministry for 30 years, also served as a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor, a press release said.

"Pastor Kemp and his wife, Deborah, are used by God in mental, emotional and physical healings and have seen many miracles in their ministry," the release said.

All are welcome; child care is provided. For more information, call 523-3652.


House of Prayer

to hold retreat

ELLENBURG CENTER — Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer, 190 Star Road, Ellenburg Center, will host a retreat, "Blessed Among Women," from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

The Rev. Ted Crosby will guide the day-long retreat as participants meditate on Mary's life and the Rosary. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, confession and Mass will take place, a press release said.

Lunch will be provided. Donations will be accepted but are not required. Pre-register by Oct. 27 by calling 594-3253 or e-mailing: oadirond@twcny.rr.com.

Christian Motorcyclists meeting set
PLATTSBURGH — A Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) chapter is being formed in Clinton County with an informational meeting set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the American Legion 162 Quarry Road, Plattsburgh.

The organization is a Christian ministry outreach for motorcyclists, a press release said.

All are welcome; those who don't own or ride a motorcycle can also participate.

Learn more at: cmausa.org.

St. Peter's to address climate issues, host walk
PLATTSBURGH — St. Peter's Parish has joined an international effort to ask world leaders to draw up a new global climate treaty that would allow creation of sustainable limits of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Parishioners will sign a promise to take at least one action step on the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25, the time of the conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The goal is to get 350 parishioners to join the International Day of Climate Action, a press release said. For more information go to 350.org.

Also, the Plattsburgh parish is hosting a nature walk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Ausable Point State Park.

There is no charge for park entrance, and bus transport is available from St. Peter's at 1:30 p.m.

Call 563-1692 to reserve a bus seat.

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  • Book Briefs: May 27, 2012

    Author on hand for book signing June 9; Sherman Free Library planning June sales.

    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 27, 2012

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    May 27, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 26, 2012 Pfizer facility auction expected to be pre-empted; City Public Works adjust hours for holiday; Hydrant flushing to resume on Tuesday; LPCS to discuss administrator.

    May 26, 2012

  • Family Fare: May 26, 2012 Frankie Garrow Fun Run June 2; Hospice planning memorial service; Support group for widows meets May 30; BOPA poster-contest winner announced; Early Intervention council meets May 30; Event allows public to play with technology; Junie B. to make stop in Lake Placid.

    May 26, 2012

  • Faith Briefs: May 26, 2012

    Seton raises $2,600 for Mission of Hope project; Spring Ring May 31 at Lake Placid church.

    May 25, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 24, 2012 Barney Downs Road open again; City hydrant flushing continues; St. Regis Mohawk election coming up.

    May 24, 2012

  • Arts Express: May 24, 2012

    Wilder Homestead opens Saturday; Museum offering free admission; Underground Railroad Museum opens Saturday; Essex Community Fund accepting grant applications.

    May 24, 2012

  • Of Interest: May 23, 2012

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    May 23, 2012

  • Senior Briefs: May 23, 2012

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