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Drive-thru Nativity Offered Community Christian Church is hosting its annual drive-thru nativity on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests will have the chance to reflect on the “true meaning of Christmas,” according to Pastor Bob Snyder. They will see Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, the angels announcing the […]

Guests can Sit Back and Drive-thru this Nativity

By Michael J. ARVIZU During the Christmas season, nativity scenes placed in churches and homes throughout the world depict what tradition holds is the moment of Christ’s birth. The main characters are Jesus; his parents Mary and Joseph; shepherds; and animals. The scene depicts Mary, Joseph and the shepherds as they look down adoringly at […]

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Christmas Concert at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) Adult and Children’s Choir will be having their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. at the parish. The community is invited to come celebrate this season of peace, joy and hope. In previous years, Ms. Balon-Kurpiewski’s Children’s […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: I’ve been following with great sadness the tragedy that has befallen the Philippino people and am especially grief-stricken about the children as I have six beautiful, well cared for grandchildren. I’m 79 years old with a limited income, and yet I’d like to help in some way. I am praying for them every day. […]

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Tuesday Table Talk   On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will show the film “Pay it Forward.” In this gentle drama, young Trevor McKinney responds to a school assignment with a plan to help three people who will, in turn, help three more, and so on, in an ever-widening circle. But Trevor […]

Groundbreaking Planned

Groundbreaking Planned

Christian Life Church will be holding an official groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. at the site of the future construction of a new worship center located at 3013 Montrose Ave. (at Ramsdell Ave.), La Crescenta. The public is invited to join community and church leaders who will be present to break […]

“The Answer to Peace in Revelation” Shared with L.A. Students

“The Answer to Peace in Revelation” Shared with L.A. Students

International religious lecturer and peace activist Man Lee addressed students and religious leaders at the Bovard Auditorium at USC on Saturday to share the method of peace hidden in the Book of Revelation in the Bible. To a packed auditorium of diverse attendees, Lee explained the books of Matthew 13, 24, 25 and Revelation calling […]

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Tuesday Table Talk   On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Bethel Church in Sun Valley we will show the film “Pay it Forward.” In this gentle drama, young Trevor McKinney responds to a school assignment with a plan to help three people who will, in turn, help three more, and so on, in an ever-widening circle. But […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: This might seem humorous, but to my family and others in the neighborhood, it isn’t. Our neighbor, who we’ve been friendly with since we moved next door 12 years ago, recently bought a half dozen chickens and a rooster. His claim is that raising his own poultry and having fresh eggs is the reason. […]

Craft Fair, Tours at LC Congregational Church

By Michael J. ARVIZU Founded in 1897, La Cañada Congregational Church is the city’s oldest house of worship. Inside visitors are greeted first by the sight of original stained glass windows. The church’s altar, organ pipes, creaky floors and pews complete the picture. La Cañada pioneers Jacob and Ammoretta Lanterman were the couple responsible for […]