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Nazarene announces service message This Sunday, Pastor Greg Garman of the Newhall Church of the Nazarene will give the message "The Christian in the World." Worship will be held at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Nursery and Sunday school for children and adults will be available at both hours, as well. The church is located at 23857 The Old Road in Newhall. For more information, call (661) 259-5272. United Methodist unveil sermon message During Sunday's ...
Bouquet Canyon Church turns 40
Susie Bastidas remembers sometime in the early 1970s when construction began on Bouquet Canyon Church. "I was probably around four," said Bastidas, now the children's ministry director of the Saugus church. "Our job was to go around and smash all the bugs that were sticking to the paint."
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St. Stephen's to hold rummage sale A multi-family rummage sale will be held May 17 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newhall. The sale will feature books, toys, clothing, furniture, household items and many other things. All proceeds will directly benefit St. Stephen's mission and ministries in the local community. St. Stephen's is located at 24901 Orchard Village Road. For more information, call the church at (661) 259-7307. Orchestra ...
Grace Baptist's new pastor hopes to make youngsters 'world conscious'
Just two months into his new position as pastor of student life at Grace Baptist Church, R.J. Holt already has big plans for the Saugus church's youth ministry and its junior high and high school students. "Grace would be a place to show God's love to the community and people outside the church," Holt said.
Spiritual journey begins in Asia
Three years ago, Jonathan Kraut returned from Sri Lanka, where he spent a month helping to rebuild the country after the 2004 tsunami destroyed the area.
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Grace Praise Symphony plans performance The Grace Praise Symphony Orchestra of Grace Baptist Church will host a performance, titled "The Killer B's," on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the church's Worship Center. Admission is free. Guests will hear various compositions, including Barnum and Bailey's favorites and God Bless America, and will enjoy a feature appearance by the Saugus High School percussion section. The event will also include an "instrumental petting zoo" ...
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United Methodist hosts spring musical Sunday On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., the Good News Gang Children's Choir of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church will perform a musical called, "Are we there yet?" The musical will tell the story of Moses in a whole new way. Santa Clarita United Methodist Church is located at 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road in Valencia. Naz's sermon topic: 'Trust and Obey' On Sunday, Pastor Greg Garman of the Newhall Church of ...
One dedicated volunteer
Mary Lentini, a well-known and active volunteer in the local Catholic community, has died. She was 92.
Local woman aims to change image of pagans
The word "pagan" has some unsavory associations, ranging from devil worshiper to baby burner.
Pianist Krieger plans to perform for CBS
Norman Krieger, an acclaimed pianist, will give a private recital on May 31 as part of Congregation Beth Shalom's Distinguished Performances Series.
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Oak Hill church establishes Oak Hill institute Oak Hill Bible Church, a nondenominational Christian Church, has formed the Oak Hill Institute. The institute has nine divisions of study, including Old Testament, New Testament, systematic theology, church history, spiritual formation, comparative religion, apologetics, practical ministry and beginner course. Classes begin at 7 p.m. and are held on Thursday nights at the Oak Hill Church building in Castaic. Interactive sessions last for two hours per night. The ...
Creating faith through Fun Life
Four years ago, John and Nancy Pantellas realized the Santa Clarita Valley was home to a population of youngsters with disabilities who didn't have a place to learn about the Christian faith.
Saugus woman chronicles her search for God
Every time Jolanda Tedford found herself in an emotional situation, she would quickly type up a series of poems and phrases to convey her thoughts.
Easter services calendar
Alliance of Christian Churches of Agua Dulce and Acton Today: 3 p.m. Easter Sunday: Sunrise service at 5 a.m. Both services will be held at the Vasquez Rocks Park in Agua Dulce. More information is available at www.sunriseservice.org. Blessed Kateri Catholic Church Today: 7:30 p.m. (No 5:30 p.m. Mass) Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Faith Community Church Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. 24620 Meadowridge Drive in Newhall. ...
Christians celebrate their holiest week
Whether it's waking up extra early on Sunday to join a local church during a sunrise service, watching a play about the life Jesus Christ or listening to a choir illustrate the story of Easter through song, multitudes of local individuals and families will gather on Easter Sunday to worship together. The holiday celebrates the Christian belief that Christ was resurrected after dying on the cross. And for many Christian church leaders, this most significant ...
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Preschool director retires
On Sunday, parents, teachers, administrators and parishioners will come together at The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall to honor Esther Kloth's long career as the director of the Little Shepherd's Preschool.
Judy Reinsma shares Easter message in "The Story of the Real Easter Bunny”
Easter, for many, signals a time for chocolate bunnies, brightly colored eggs and baskets full of treats.
Free throw worth more than points
A free throw in a typical game of basketball is worth only one point, but a free throw at the second annual Santa Clarita/Tri-Valley Special Olympics and Hoops of Hope event can save a child's life.
Christians, atheists debate at TMC
Last Saturday a diverse mix of Christians and atheists shared an audience at The Master's College to offer the stage to speakers at the 19th annual Creation Symposium.
Faith Calendar: Saturday, March 2
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Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
Faith calendar: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
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Church volunteers in Nicaragua
A team of volunteers from the Valencia United Methodist Church traveled to Nicaragua the first week of March to offer assistance to poor families. The families live in shacks in and around an area known as la chureca, a large trash dump located in Central Nicaragua near the city of Managua.
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