LIVERMORE FALLS — April 6 – 9 it was a busy week at the First Baptist Church. Last Sunday, April 2, we celebrated Palm Sunday, and on Thursday, April 6, we observed Maunday Thursday in a unique service led by our Pastor, Rev. Russ Thayer. The service took place in the vestry with long tables […]

NO. LIVERMORE — At the April 9 North Livermore Baptist Church service, the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the Easter service. There was a responsive reading with the congregation before the Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymn that was sung was “Were You There?”. The choir sang six […]

I’m wrapping up a week-long stay with my daughter and her girls. It has been an adventurous week, as anyone can imagine who has spent any time with teenagers. The younger one is obsessed with basketball, softball, soccer, or sports in general. She particularly excels at basketball. So much of her time, despite it being […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — On Sunday, March 26, Rev. C. Russ Thayer was officialy installed as the new pastor at the First Baptist Church. The service was attended by a large congregation of members and many visiting pastors, family, and friends. Rev. Dr. Al Fletcher read the charge to the minister and congregation, Deacon Tammy Deering […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — At the April 2 First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service a sunny, but chilly Sunday morning brought a happy Congregation to celebrate the annual Palm Sunday service. The service was opened with two adorable girls, Nessa and Stephi Widger, laying palm fronds in the middle aisle leading to the alter. Following […]

I needed to look no further than my backyard for inspiration for this week’s column. Lumbering into it was the granddaddy groundhog residing under our barn for a few years. He loves summering on our pool cover at this time of year. By the time we reopen the pool, he and his family have headed […]

April 2, 2023 Service: Pastor Bonnie Higgins welcomed the congregation to begin the service at 9:30 a.m. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”, “All Glory, Laud and Honor”, and “Glorify Thy Name”. The service ended with Communion. Linda Lyman is the organist each week. Lew Lyman leads […]

NO. LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church March 26 service, Pastor Bonnie Higgins welcomed the congregation and began the service. The Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Why?”, and “Why Should He Love Me So?”. The service ended with “Go Now in Peace”. Linda Lyman […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — At the First Baptist Church Of Livermore Falls March 26 service, Kay Watson opened the 10:30 a.m. service with a welcome and announcements for the upcoming week. then we sang two praise songs: “When I Look Into Your Holiness” and “In the Presence of a Holy God”, followed by the call to […]

Bullying hurts the soul and steals its joy. It’s a palpable pain. And when it is not addressed, it can have long-lasting, dire consequences. I’m writing today for all children who are bullied or may be exposed to the secondary effects of bullying. I’m speaking for them not because they are voiceless or powerless but […]