SENECA -- The GloryWay Quartet will be in concert on Sunday, June 4 at the Van, New Life Community Chapel with a start time of 6 p.m.

In the tradition of the church, the 50-day season of Easter begins with the lighting of the new fire at the Easter Vigil and ends with the fire of Pentecost. In our community the season of Easter this year is marked by a different fire.

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In the tradition of the church, the 50-day season of Easter begins with the lighting of the new fire at the Easter Vigil and ends with the fire of Pentecost. In our community the season of Easter this year is marked by a different fire.

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In the tradition of the church, the 50-day season of Easter begins with the lighting of the new fire at the Easter Vigil and ends with the fire of Pentecost. In our community the season of Easter this year is marked by a different fire.

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In the tradition of the church, the 50-day season of Easter begins with the lighting of the new fire at the Easter Vigil and ends with the fire of Pentecost. In our community the season of Easter this year is marked by a different fire.

Editor’s Note: Items for inclusion in the Church section of the CLARION NEWS are a paid service.

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In the tradition of the church, the 50-day season of Easter begins with the lighting of the new fire at the Easter Vigil and ends with the fire of Pentecost. In our community the season of Easter this year is marked by a different fire.

As a citizen of this great nation, we will soon "remember through memoriam" the cost and great value of our Freedom's that were obtained for each of us to enjoy through our life's journey.

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As a citizen of this great nation, we will soon "remember through memoriam" the cost and great value of our Freedom's that were obtained for each of us to enjoy through our life's journey.

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Some of the best-loved Christian hymns have come out of a sense of helplessness to what is going on in the world. A song was composed during the fearful days at the height of World War II when despair over the war was everywhere. The year was 1943. It seemed to many during that time that the…

Back in 1980, I had knee surgery that was very painful, but the worst was yet to come: the recovery. Even today, at times but not too often, I will walk with some discomfort in my right knee.

Back in 1980, I had knee surgery that was very painful, but the worst was yet to come: the recovery. Even today, at times but not too often, I will walk with some discomfort in my right knee.

Back in 1980, I had knee surgery that was very painful, but the worst was yet to come: the recovery. Even today, at times but not too often, I will walk with some discomfort in my right knee.

Back in 1980, I had knee surgery that was very painful, but the worst was yet to come: the recovery. Even today, at times but not too often, I will walk with some discomfort in my right knee.

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Back in 1980, I had knee surgery that was very painful, but the worst was yet to come: the recovery. Even today, at times but not too often, I will walk with some discomfort in my right knee.

For years, my wife and I have had season tickets to the Broadway series at the Benedum down in Pittsburgh. About a month ago, I saw that My Fair Lady was going to be part of the 2023-24 season.

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Calvary, three men, three crosses and three crucifixions - why three?

By the time you read this, you have hopefully joined in the celebration of Easter.This is the time of year that believers all over the world join together to solemnly reflect on the sacrifice the Son of God made by being tortured and hung on a cross and died with our sins on his back. And on…

CRANBERRY A concert with Kevin Spencer from the original Spencer Family Singers will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Van, New Life Community Chapel located at 9778 U.S. Route 322 in Cranberry.

"You ruined my Palm Sunday with this passion stuff.If I wanted to hear about Jesus dying and that cross stuff I'd attend on Good Friday which I have resolutely refused to do."

It was a discouraging time the people of Palestine, Israel, lived under regional governments, each important to please. Rome occupied this land of God's beloved people, with Roman taxes being collected, often unpredictably and ruthlessly by local Jewish collaborators and sent back to Rome.

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It was a discouraging time the people of Palestine, Israel, lived under regional governments, each important to please. Rome occupied this land of God's beloved people, with Roman taxes being collected, often unpredictably and ruthlessly by local Jewish collaborators and sent back to Rome.

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When I first began preparing this article, realizing we are in the Easter season, I began to write an article referring to the final weeks of Jesus' earthly ministry.

One of the secrets to life, I believe is momentum the driving force that encourages me to improve and go forward. Within Christianity, this same concept is true. We must grow in the Lord. I Peters 2:2, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby."

When I was growing up in the South, the season of Lent was not considered all that important, at least not in the church where I was raised.But you know, even then, we all knew that Lent had to do with making some kind of personal sacrifice for about seven weeks.

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The place was at the old Lutheran Church in Knox.The Knox ministerium was sponsoring a series of Lenten services in various churches.

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CRANBERRY A concert with Dan Schall will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Van, New Life Community Chapel located at 9778 U.S. Route 322 in Cranberry.

What's the use of hearing if we do not listen? Wow, what a question. It's applicable to husbands and wives; clients and colleagues; doctors and patients; committee members and classmates and customers; teachers and students; caregivers and neighbors and friends.

It is Valentine's Day season, and love is in the air.This special holiday normally reminds us of our spouse or significant other and the desire to want to celebrate the love we have for them.

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As I climbed the steep stairs to her apartment the smell of Ben Gay became overwhelming. It was my first home visit at my internship site, and I confess that I was more than just a little nervous.

"Don't rush me, bucko." This is how my friend Steve pushed back when I got a bit too aggressive in inviting him to church.

There are times, as I look at the trials people around me are going through, I am moved to tears. I see people who have suffered great loss; People weary under the weight of grief; People whose future is closing in without resembling the one about which they had dreamed.

It is January, which means that you have probably begun to take down your Christmas decorations.Like many of you, Christmas is my favorite season.

We live in a reactive society and have for many years.Our language, whether it is political, social, or religious calls for a reactive response.

Hold on.Don't put Christmas away for today is Christmas for many.Many in Clarion observe western Christianity.

Luke 2:25-35 says, "And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose namewasSimeon; and the same manwasjust and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the …

Just around the corner, sooner than we expect, Christmas will be upon us a glorious holiday for all. This is a time of celebration where we gather to enjoy family and friends and thank God for the blessings that he has bestowed on us throughout the year.

Christmas is almost here. And even though, about a month ago, I really didn't expect this to happen, I find myself in the same position I seem to be in every year.

BROOKVILLE A live Nativity experience, "When love came down" will be presented by the New Hope Community Church of Clarion at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17, at Stan Fleming's residence located at 17261 State Route 28 in Brookville.

KNOX Knox United Methodist Church will host the Gallagher family, missionaries from Ukraine as well as Romania, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the church. Todd Gallagher will speak at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Knox United Methodist Church located at 9729 State Route 338 in Knox.

CLARION The First Presbyterian Church of Clarion invites you to join them as they present the Christmas Cantata, "God with Us," at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at the church located at 700 Wood Street in Clarion.