LISBON — St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is offering a free women’s seminar, “The Value of Suffering,” led by author Julie Caton on March 31 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Child care is available upon request. “The Word has many promises about the value of trials. Through this interactive study of Scripture we will explore how […]
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How much to forgive?
I’ve always been puzzled by Jesus’ response to being asked how many times we have to forgive someone. Seven times? No, says Jesus, “ seventy times seven.” WHAT? Four hundred and ninety times I have to let someone do the same thing to me, without remorse, without shame, and each time, knowing she’ll surely do […]
Lisbon students collect for LACO
LISBON — Students at Lisbon Community School (LCS) continue the gift of giving to others well after the holidays and throughout the school year. Prior to leaving for school vacation on Feb. 17, students assisted with gathering cans of nonperishable food items donated by students, staff and families to the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach located […]
Handbell festival ends with free concert
CUMBERLAND — More than 100 people from Maine and New Hampshire will present a free concert of handbell music on March 24 at 4:30 p.m. at Greely Middle School, 351 Tuttle Road. The concert is the culmination of the day-long Maine Handbell Festival. During the day, participants meet for rehearsals and take part in workshops […]
‘Renewal’ continues environmental series
BRUNSWICK — On Sunday at 4 p.m., First Parish Church will be showing the movie “Renewal” in Fellowship Hall of Pilgrim House, 9 Cleaveland St. “Renewal” presents a variety of faith communities, not exclusively Christian, responding to environmental issues and solving problems. A soup and bread supper will be served and all are welcome to […]
East Wind group to play Wiscasset church
WISCASSET — Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene will host the East Wind Gospel Singers on Sunday at 11 a.m. East Wind has been ministering for the Lord for 24 years, and has won several awards from the Down East Country Music Association. In addition, they have received the vocal group award of the year from […]
Women’s study to look at ‘perseverance’
TOPSHAM — Tabernacle Baptist Church will be hosting a women’s study group on Wednesdays from March 21 to May 30. The focus will be on “perseverance.” The group will meet weekly from 2: 30 to 4 p. m. at the church on Roman Road. Interested women can get more information by calling 725- 7091.
7th forum on Jewish medical ethics slated
BATH — The seventh annual Maine Community Forum on Jewish Medical Ethics will be held March 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue, 862 Washington St. Rabbi Justin Goldstein of Congregation Beth Israel in Bangor and Rabbi Carolyn Braun of Temple Beth El in Portland will join the panel of Jewish […]
Bath church hosting healthy cooking class
BATH — The Heart Healthy Cooking Class, featuring a totally plant-based diet, will be held at the Bath Seventhday Adventist Church on Tuesdays, March 20 and 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 889 High St. For more information, or to register, call 729- 3505. The cost is $5 per class […]
MercyMe tickets on sale for May 4 gig
GORHAM — Dove Awardwinning Christian music megastar MercyMe is returning to Maine for its “The Hurt and The Healer” tour, with a performance May 4 at the University of Southern Maine’s Costello Sports Complex. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $60 for gold circle and $25 for general admission. For more information, contact TheLighthouseEvents.com […]