NO. LIVERMORE — At the August 13 North Livermore Baptist Church service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “We’re Marching to Zion”, “No One Understands Like Jesus” and “Blessed Assurance”. The service ended with Communion. […]

Fruit and Homemade Granola Breakfast Parfaits Here is a great summer breakfast that is so good for you and fun to make for others! Makes 4 servings in half pint mason jars Ingredients: 1/3 cup raisins 3 Tablespoons natural almond butter or peanut butter 3 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup raw almonds […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — The first Sunday in August was a beautiful day and parishioners of the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls arrived in good humor and with smiling faces for Worship. Pastor Russ Thayer and wife, Carol greeted all who entered the Sanctuary with warm welcomes. Maggie Houlihan played lovely music on the pipe […]

NO. LIVERMORE — At the August 6 North Livermore Baptist Church service Pastor Bonnie was on vacation this week and filling in for her in the pulpit was Mary Dube. The congregation was welcomed at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “What a Friend […]

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” (Laozi) This is the common version of this quote, but I prefer this other version: “A thousand-mile journey begins where one stands.” Recently, I came across this question: “How do you begin to open your closed heart?”. Something happens, nothing happens, but at some point, […]

NO LIVERMORE — At the July 30 North Livermore Baptist Church service, Pastor Bonnie was on vacation this week and filling in for her in the pulpit was Rev. Dr. Susan Crane. The congregation was welcomed by Rev. Dr. Susan Crane at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service.  The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns […]

Luna, 10 years old, Female. Introducing Luna, a 10 year old female, an enchanting elderly declawed cat who finds joy in the serenity of the catio and treasures the love from her humans. Personality: Luna is a wise and graceful feline who cherishes her peaceful moments in the catio. With her gentle demeanor, she exudes […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, July 30 First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service Pastor Russ Thayer and wife, Carol greeted worshipers as they settled in for the morning service. Maggie Houlihan, seated at the pipe organ, played music that set the mood for a spirit-filled gathering. Kay King-Watson welcomed all and read announcements […]

My son sent me a gorgeous photo of a rainbow arcing over the streets of Cambridge. It was taken at dusk, just as people needed their car’s headlights and taillights. A thunder and lightning storm had preceded the layered artistry, followed by a rainstorm. The rainbow appeared as if by magic, with a blue sky […]