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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) is notifying his constituents of the limited availability of tickets to see Pope Francis become the first sitting pontiff in history to make an address to a Joint Session of Congress.
The speech will take place on Sept. 24.
The Pope will deliver his speech to Congress at 10 a.m., and then make an appearance on the West steps of the Capitol.
Tickets made available through Rep. Garamendi’s office are only available to residents of California’s Third Congressional District, and will be assigned through a random lottery.
Tickets will allow ticketholders to watch a simulcast of the speech on the West Lawn of the Capitol.
Requests for tickets can be made through http://garamendi.house.gov/papal-visit-lottery .
Requesters are advised that this lottery is for tickets to the West Lawn only, and that winners will be responsible for lodging, transportation to Washington, and all other travel expenses.
“Pope Francis has been a vocal leader in encouraging the world to address the critical issues of our time, such as climate change, global poverty, and human rights. I am very excited to welcome him to Washington,” said Garamendi. “I’m grateful that some of my constituents will have an opportunity to join me in witnessing this historic event.”
Pope Francis is expected to make an appearance on the West Steps of the Capitol after his address.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center will host Daniel and Noreen McGaffee, veteran missionaries to Malawi, on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the 10:30 a.m. service.
Daniel and Noreen McGaffee, along with their children, began ministering in Africa on Jan. 1, 1995.
Their early terms of ministry included Namibia and Kenya. They have just concluded their fourth term of ministry in Malawi.
Malawi is in southern Africa, bordering Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia. The population is about 16,800,000. It is nicknamed “The Warm Heart of Africa.”
Malawi is among the most densely populated countries and least developed; about 85 percent of the people live in rural areas.
Their focal points of ministry in Malawi include Bible college training, teaching the Bible, theology and courses on how to interpret the scriptures in order to help the students be better equipped in proclaiming the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
They also hold evangelistic crusades throughout Malawi. Many have been saved, healed and delivered. Looking for a healing? Come to Lakeport Christian Center and be blessed.
Lakeport Christian Center is located near the fairgrounds at 455 S. Forbes St. in Lakeport.
For more information call 707-263-4514 or visit www.lcchub.com .
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville United Methodist Church's service at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, will be held at the historic Gunn House across the street from the Methodist sanctuary at First and Main streets.
“This will be a different, more relaxed style of worship service,” said Lay Pastor Voris Brumfield, “We will include movement, interactive prayer and meditation.”
Prayers also will be lifted ecumenically Czech Republic, Poland, Slovak Republic, Middle East and the United States of America.
All are invited to experience the Spirit of the Living God, give thanks, forgiveness and a renewed power of love from a relationship with Christ at this outdoor service.
Kelseyville United Methodist Church practices “Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors” led by Christ Jesus.
For more information, visit the church Facebook page or call 707-279-4664.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – World-traveling musicians Johnny and Ruth Larring will perform a free musical concert on Sunday, Aug. 30.
The concert will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at Lakeport Christian Center, 455 S. Forbes St.
The public is welcome to attend.
For more information call 707-263-4514 or visit the church online www.lcchub.com .