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November 19, 2009

Faith Briefs: Nov. 20, 2009

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Meeks slated for series of teachings
LAKE PLACID — New Hope Christian Fellowship, 207 Station St., Lake Placid, will host Alex and Sharmaine Meek for a series of teachings at 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday; and 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.

The Meeks are from Australia and bring a powerful prophetic ministry, a press release said. All are welcome for each meeting.

For more information, call 523-3652.

Meeting to focus
on First Communion

PLATTSBURGH — An informational meeting about First Holy Communion for St. Peter's Parish in Plattsburgh will take place at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Seton Academy on St. Charles Street.

For more information, contact Therese Moen at 563-3278 or e-mail stpetersdre@primelink1.net.

Ecumenical service to offer encouragement
CHAMPLAIN — Northern Tier Ministries will join together for a Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Champlain.

The Rev. Al Johnson, pastor of Mooers United Methodist Church, will share God's word about "encouraging and building up each other" based on St. Paul's letter to the church at Thessalonia (4:18 to 5:18).

The service will address the Pfizer closings announced this week, showing support for those whose jobs will be lost.

All are welcome.



U.S. Army chaplain to preach at service
SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Ecumenical Clergy will hold an Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving Worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, the First Presbyterian Church of Saranac Lake, 57 Church St.

The purpose said a press release, "is to give thanks for all the Lord has done for our community."

Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the church. Clergy from local congregations will lead worship. The Rev. Col. Eric Olsen, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, will preach.

Worshippers are asked to bring a canned or dry good for donation to the Interfaith Food Pantry.

For more information, call 891-3401.

Gospel Sing set
BLOOMINGDALE — The Bloomingdale United Methodist Church will host a Southern Gospel Sing Out at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at the church.

Accompanist will be Virginia Hazelton (Gilmore).

All are welcome to join in.

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Briefs
  • Of Interest: Feb. 13, 2012

    Peru Central School Board to hold budget discussion; Dannemora to discuss highway post; Beekmantown School Board invites budget input; Willsboro School Board to discuss policies; Chazy School Board to discuss budget; SLCS Board to appoint clerk pro-tem; Keeseville Zoning Board cancels meeting; Elizabethtown-Lewis School Board to work on budget.

    February 13, 2012

  • Home and Garden Briefs: Feb. 13, 2012

    Cornell Cooperative names new officers; Afternoon talk focuses on Amish quilts, quilters.

    February 13, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 12, 2012

    Peru Central School Board to hold budget discussion.

    February 12, 2012

  • Business briefs: Feb. 12, 2012

    New manager; Approved appraiser; Helicopter survey; Radio co-host; Disaster relief; Professional driver; New president; Business mixer; Fundraiser set; Web chat.

    February 12, 2012

  • Farm briefs: Feb. 12, 2012

    Registration open for pest-management training; Water-withdrawal reporting date approaching; Farm Bureau applauds pro-farm legislation;

    February 12, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 11, 2012

    Plattsburgh State College Council to meet; Annual tax-exemption deadline approaching; LPCS Board to work on spending plan; Chateaugay Board to discuss food program.

    February 11, 2012

  • Family Fare: Feb. 11, 2012

    Caregiver workshop planned in E-town; Kids' Carnivale part of Mardi Gras fundraiser.

    February 11, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 10, 2012

    Dannemora to discuss highway post; Moriah School Board plans agenda; National Grid plans helicopter survey; AVCS School Board meeting on tap; Donations to Food Pantry will multiply.

    February 10, 2012

  • Faith Briefs: Feb. 10, 2012

    Next 40 Days for Life campaign starts Feb. 22; Valentine Dance Social benefits church Roof Project; Soaking Prayer time offered.

    February 10, 2012

  • Of Interest: Feb. 9, 2012

    Common Council agenda planned out; Rouses Point Board working on budget.

    February 9, 2012