Author to present workshop at church

JAY — Dr. Gordon S. Grose of Oregon, with roots in Dryden, will present a workshop, “Overcoming Our Fears,” at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3.

Grose will use concepts from his recent book, “Tragedy Transformed: How Job’s Recovery Can Provide Hope for Yours.” His book is the result of 12 years of research and interviewing, and contains stories of people in tragedy who found hope through their experience through God and the account of Job’s struggles.

Grose pastored three congregations and counseled in a mental health clinic before retiring in 2003 in order to write.

In his book, Grose demonstrates biblical Job’s relevance for people today and describes people who survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the sudden death of a spouse and suicidal depression.

The workshop is free.

Bean’s Corner Baptist Church is at the intersection of Routes 156 and 133.

FMI: 207-645-2925.

Local churches change service times

NORWAY — Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 6, the regular Sunday service at Christ Episcopal Church, Norway, will be at 10:30 a.m. On the same day, Sept. 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, Paris, will change the Sunday service to 8:45 a.m.

There will continue to be a 9 a.m. Eucharist on Wednesdays at Christ Church; while plans to have a mid-week service at Trinity Lutheran are being worked out and will be announced when definite.