WBCI Events (ME)

September

First Baptist Church of West Gardiner is raising funds for the victims of hurricane Harvey. All proceeds will go directly to Samaritans purse, a part of the Billy Graham Association. Please send your tax deductable donation to First Baptist Church of West Gardiner  P.O. Box 269 Litchfield, Maine  04350 write in the memo section  Relief fund. For more information call 724-3587

September 18 – The Augusta Community Blood Drive will take place on Monday, September 18 from 1p.m. to 7 p.m. at Penney Memorial church in Augusta.

September 22- The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with Dr. Alan Strange, September 22-24 at the Limington Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 302 Sokokis Avenue in Limington. FMI: (207) 637-2061; lcc@ne.twcbc.com; www.lopcreformed.org

Sept 24-28  Calvary Baptist Church is hosting Evangelist John R. Van Gelderen Sunday 9:45 am, 11am and 6pm and Monday through Thursday evenings at 7pm. John believes that America is in need of a true revival and that God uses the Spirit-filled preaching of Gods word to cause Christians to look to GOD for answers. He will be presenting messages on the spirit filled life, revival, holiness, soul winning and salvation. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 185 Atlantic Highway (rt 1) Warren, Me.  For more info call 273-2061

September 29–October 2 – The New England Alliance is pleased to announce the Restore and Revive Conference which will be held at the D. L. Moody Center, 36 Winchester Rd., Northfield, MA. Speakers include Heidi Baker, Chuck Pierce, R. T. Kendall, and Paul Jehle. There’ll be workshops, teachings, worship, prayer, tours, ministry tents, and meals together at this family reunion across the body of Christ. For event details go to NewEnglandAlliance.net.

September 30 – Help those effected by hurricanes in Texas and Florida by attending the Community Bean Supper at the Borean Baptist Church, 15 Cumberland Street in Brunswick on Saturday September 30 from 5-7 PM.   All Proceeds will benefit Samaritan’s Purse.  FMI: 207-725-2648

October

October 1 – The Lewiston-Auburn Life Chain will take place along both sides of the Longley Bridge connecting the two cities.  Local Pro-Life supporters will pray for an end to abortion.  Those willing to participate should gather at the Great Falls Plaza on the auburn side of the bridge at 2 p.m.  FMI: 782-7721

October 1 – Celebrate! New England Festival of Praise. The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. This is a free concert (an offering will be taken), open to the public and suitable for all ages. The featured performer will be Ken Medema (vocalist/pianist/composer). Also on the program will be Mark Thallander, Scott Vaillancourt and the Prince of Peace Handbell Choir. The concert will be held in the beautiful, historic sanctuary of Court Street Baptist Church, on October 1, 2017, at 6:00pm.

October 1 Court Street Baptist Church 129 Court Street Auburn Come and Celebrate! New England Festival of Praise. The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. This is a free concert (an offering will be taken), open to the public and suitable for all ages. The featured performer will be Ken Medema (vocalist/pianist/composer). Also on the program will be Mark Thallander, Scott Vaillancourt and the Prince of Peace Handbell Choir. The concert will be held in the beautiful, historic sanctuary of Court Street Baptist Church, on October 1, 2017, at 6:00 pm for more information call (207) 783-5254 or online at http://CourtStreetBaptist.org

October 21 – Maine Humorist Gary Crocker presents “Maine Hewmah-Ain’t That Odd”, Saturday October 21 at 7:00 PM at the Gardiner High School.  Ticket cost: $20.  For tickets or more information to to www.msad11.maineadulted.org or call 582-3774
ON-GOING

East Dixfield United Baptist Church, 1 Church St. East Dixfield ME, is looking for a new pastor. If you are interested in learning more about this position or know of someone who would be, call Savannah at (207) 778-1372 or email her at savannah.swett@hotmail.com

Project 143 invites you to be a host family for an orphan in your home for 4-5 weeks during the summer or winter holidays. Their hosting program focuses on children ages ranging from 6-16, sibling sets and special needs orphans.  Project 143 is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. For more information call (912) 659-9270, email Abigail Hunt at abbeyh@projectonefortythree.com, or visit http://projectonefortythree.org.

As a Christian do you long to see God move in your life like He did in the Bible? Well, come join us on Wednesday evenings at Grace Ministries International Church in Brentwood NH. We will be discussing what is prophecy…from Biblical prophecy to personal prophesy and you too may be a prophetic person. Prophecy is a flow of the Holy Spirit to the minds and hearts of men. For too long the church has forgotten the longing of God’s heart when He sent His son, Jesus has never changed he is the SAME, yesterday, today, and forever! What He did two-thousand years ago he will do today. Service begins at 263 Route 125, Brentwood, NH (Across from Bessie’s) at 7:00pm in our prayer room called the King’s Chamber. FMI-603-642-7848.  Project 143 invites you to be a host family for an orphan in your home for 4-5 weeks during the summer or winter holidays. Their hosting program focuses on children ages ranging from 6-16, sibling sets and special needs orphans.  Project 143 is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. For more information call (912) 659-9270, email Abigail Hunt at abbeyh@projectonefortythree.com, or visit http://projectonefortythree.org.

GriefShare Support Group A grief support group that provides help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This group features biblical concepts for healing from your grief. You can learn more at griefshare.org. We will be meeting weekly at First Baptist Church of Waldoboro from 6:15-8:15. Childcare is provided. Contact Kim Bruno for more information. 542-0131 or kimm655@yahoo.com

VICTORY THROUGH THE STEPS is a new recovery program that will meet in the First Baptist Church gym each Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. These will be God centered meetings based on the book, The Twelve Steps for Christians a book based on biblical teachings, the    ‘12-steps’ and Christ’s love to all hurting people through recovery. We welcome anyone wishing to attend. FMI contact Terri Pizzo 318-6055 or Ed Crooker 899-5915.FBC is located at 360 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103

Celebrate Recovery Group Meeting at Freedom Fellowship Church, Wiscasset Friday’s at 6:00 PM. We are a 12 step Christ centered group ministering to any hurts, habits and hang-ups that life sends our way. Christ’s power as well as faith and fellowship with like minded hurting people is your key to healing. Come join us with a free meal following. We are located at 731 Bath Rd.(Rt 1) Wiscasset across from Norm’s Used Cars. FMI contact at Matt at 207-344-8660.