Church holding special service for vets

AUBURN — The West Auburn Congregational Church will hold a special service honoring veterans at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at 811 West Auburn Road.

Church hires musical director

WATERFORD — The Waterford Congregational Church has hired its first full-time music director to lead its choir, perform solos and plan musical events to enhance the church’s liturgical calendar.

Edward “Gabe” Gabrielsen, 52, of Norway officially begins his tenure Sunday, Nov. 8, at 15 Plummer Hill Road. Originally from Texas, he is a 15-year resident of Maine, a well-known vocal soloist and private music teacher in the Oxford Hills area.

Gabrielsen has expressed interest in growing the small choir and in starting a children’s choir. He will also plan special events and direct music for the holidays.

‘Does it happen for reason?’

LEWISTON — The question of whether everything really happens for a reason will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1919 Lisbon Road. Admission is free.

The program, titled “True or False: Everything Happens for a Reason,” features filmed interviews with Brittney Andrews, the recipient of a heart transplant, as well as with the family of the heart donor. Both share their perspectives regarding the tragic murder that made a heart available for transplant.

“Somebody had to die for me to live,” Andrews says. “I have to live his legacy on and show his family that I’m going to make everything work.”

FMI: 207-783-3316, [email protected].

Calder  to lead services

WILTON — Calvary Hill Baptist Church will host Evangelist Wendell Calder at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.

Dave Mumford of Topsfield will provide special music for each service.

All are welcome. Childcare is provided.

FMI: 207-577-7873.