PRESBYTERIAN: All are welcome to Manteca Presbyterian Church this Communion Sunday for our 10 a.m. worship service. Anne Talcott will lead the Praise Team in our opening songs as well as direct the choir. Come hear Pastor Wendy Warner’s sermon titled, “At the Table.” We look forward to seeing you. Our worship service is followed by a time of refreshments. Come join the fellowship. The church is located at 275 North Main Street. For further ... ... Read More

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CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY: Pastor Scott will continue with part 3 of his sermon series called “What Are You Afraid of? – Living by Faith in 2012.” Service times are 9 and 10:45 a.m. Celebrate Recovery ministry meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. here at the church. There are also new programs for children, youth, married couples, college students, adults and seniors. Kid’s Church, nursery and preschool are available during all service times. We are located ... ... Read More

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has rewritten its 2010 anti-money laundering law after European inspectors found that it didn’t fully meet their tough standards to combat the financing of terrorism. ... Read More

FIRST BAPTIST: Have you ever asked yourself one of these questions? 1) Why should I believe the Bible? 2) Why should I trust this book over any other religious book? 3) Wasn’t the Bible just written by men and therefore loaded with errors?, and 4) Hasn’t the Bible been changed over the years? For answers come and hear Charlie Campbell speak on, “ Amazing Evidence for the Trustworthiness of the Bible.” Sunday, January 22, 9 ... ... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Parents upset by the admission policy at a parochial school. Clergy and parishioners at odds over use of their building. A priest resisting a transfer to another parish. ... Read More

NEW LIFE LATHROP: Come join us at New Life Lathrop as we are in full swing for the New Year! Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get back into shape? Come run with us this Saturday, January 14, as we start training for New Life’s 5K run! We are hosting the run in an effort to raise money to free women and children from sex slavery around the world, including right here in ... ... Read More

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron, a recent college graduate, stands at a small table under a stained-glass portrait of St. Joseph at the back of St. Vincent Basilica, candles flickering around the majestic, century-old church near Latrobe. ... Read More