Jay Baptist celebrates America

JAY — Jay Baptist Church held a service of awareness and gratefulness for its great nation on July 5. The hymns and choruses reflected these beliefs in the singing of “God Bless America,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” “‘V’ is For Victory,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and also in the choir presentation of “We Salute You, Land of Liberty.”

The Rev. Gary Bestwick’s message, “Problems and Solutions in Contemporary America,” Ezekiel 22, gave pause to the comparison of those days to today’s world and the warnings to be observed when people turn away from God.

New Bible study begins in Livermore

LIVERMORE — Eaton Memorial will host a new Bible study from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.

Each Thursday we will explore Bible Scriptures and how they pertain to everyday life. The facilitator will be the Rev.Barry Judd.

Also present will be the Rev. Doris Morgan or the Rev. Steven Rothert.  Karen Judd will provide child care. There will be hymn singing. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

Church to hold raffle

NORWAY — St. Catherine’s Sodality will hold its annual raffle on July 11, 12, 18 and 19. It will be held at St. Mary’s in Oxford on July 11 and Our Lady of Ransom in Mechanic Falls on July 12.

Prizes include gift cards from local restaurants, Walmart and Hannaford, as well as cash. Tickets will be available before and after each mass. The cost is $1 each or six for $5. Prizes will be drawn July 19 after the mass.

Waterford Church to hold presentation

WATERFORD — The Waterford Congregational Church will host a presentation at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 12, about a trip two church members took in May to Washington, D.C. to visit national war memorials. The trips were part of Honor Flight, an organization that provides trips for veterans to visit the monuments built in their honor.

Bruce Wichard of Waterford will host the photo presentation. Two World War II veterans will also present.

The event will be held at the Wilkins Community House next to the church on Plummer Hill Road. A light lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sumner Bible school begins July 20

SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner will host Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday, July 20 to 24, at 50 Main St.

FMI: 207-388-2667.