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Church holds 16th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway

The 16th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church on Congress Street in Rumford will take place Saturday. The deadline for signing up is noon Wednesday. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — People can sign up for the 16th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church until noon Wednesday, pastor Justin Thacker […]

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National Day of Prayer commemorated in Rumford

Praise Assembly of God Pastor Justin Thacker and church members gather with others from the community and state Sen. Lisa Keim of Dixfield for a National Day of Prayer service Thursday at Veterans Memorial Park in Rumford. The theme was unity and prayers were offered for the “seven centers of influence in America: government, military, […]

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Rumford church furnishing Thanksgiving dinners

The Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church, 89 Congress St. in Rumford, will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — The 15th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, with a goal of helping 100 families. Baskets containing food […]

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Update: Police release photos of suspect in Mexico crutch theft

UPDATE: Police say stolen crutches returned to Rumford woman MEXICO — Laura Chesley of Rumford sat at a desk Thursday afternoon inside Praise Assembly of God Church on Congress Street in Rumford. She was shredding rotisserie-cooked chicken while two women prepared food for the church’s “Passover Last Meal” play that evening and Passover Supper for the […]

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Second annual Culture of Compassion event expecting large turnout

RUMFORD — The Praise Assembly of God Church will host its second annual Culture of Compassion event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the DARE Field at Lincoln and Falmouth avenues. Mission coordinator Brandie Ledesma said the purpose is to “share compassion with the people around us, sort of like paying […]