By Yadira Betances
Staff Writer
July 19, 2008 12:02 am LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The Rev. Kenneth Glasier celebrates his first worship service as pastor of Londonderry Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Glasier, from Parker, Colo., was unanimously elected to the post in May. He graduated from Colorado State University and studied for the ministry at Denver Seminary. He was ordained as an Evangelical Presbyterian minister in 1986. His life-guiding verse comes from Colossians 1:28-29, "Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom; that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all His energy that He powerful works within me." In his years in the ministry, Glasier has served in Christian education and as associate and senior pastor in churches in Colorado. He has also worked as a missionary leading medical clinics, construction projects, hurricane restoration, helping with vacation Bible school and bringing Christmas boxes to orphanages in Mississippi and the countries of Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, India, Macedonia and Bangladesh. He and his wife, Helen, have two daughters — Katie, a senior in college and Lindsey, a senior in high school. The family enjoys performing arts, theater, live music and comedy. In his spare time, Glasier enjoys photography and fly fishing. In addition to worship services, Londonderry Presbyterian offers Senior Connection for the retired; Senior Women's Monthly Lunch Group, a group of senior women that meets the last Tuesday of the month; Senior Men's Monthly Lunch Group, which meets monthly at local restaurants for food and fellowship; and Active Singles, which hosts social events as well as ministries for men, women and teens.
Atkinson Congregational, 101 Main St., Atkinson, N.H.: Summer Kids Club follows the children's sermon on Sundays at 9 a.m. through Aug. 24. Children explore their spiritual talents through lessons, worship, crafts and games. Calvary Baptist, 13 Ashland St., Haverhill: "Outrigger Island" Vacation Bible School runs tomorrow to Friday, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Church of the Nazarene, 957 Kenoza St., Haverhill: Stan and Sherri Hall, who serve as missionaries in Quito, Ecuador, speak July 26, 6 p.m. Franciscan Center, 459 River Road, Andover: Boot Camp for Catholics runs July 25 to 27, sponsored by Eternal Life Radio and Catholic Quest! Speakers are Patrick Madrid, author and host of Eternal World Television Network, and Pat McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears. There are workshops, spiritual exercises and all-night adoration. To register, log on to www.eternalliferadio.org or call 781-218-2834. Londonderry United Methodist, 258 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H.: "Beach Party: Surfin' through the Scriptures" Vacation Bible School runs Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10 per child; $25 per family. North Parish, 190 Academy Road, North Andover: Church member leads service tomorrow, 10 a.m. Pilgrim Congregational, Merrimac: "Power Lab" Vacation Bible School runs Aug. 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $25. Redeemer Lutheran, 163 E. Haverhill St., Lawrence: "Son World Adventure Park" Vacation Bible School runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, for children in kindergarten to grade five. St. Monica, 212 Lawrence St., Methuen: The Most Rev. Emilio Allue installs the Revs. Jim Clark and Patrick Armano as pastors tomorrow, 11:30 a.m. Reception follows. St. Peter Episcopal, 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry, N.H.: Midweek worship service is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., now through Aug. 27.
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