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marlob@herald-mail.com HAGERSTOWN - A Washington County church is inviting members of the community to a live presentation of the life of Christ this Easter season that they can view without leaving their cars. Motorists can view the display tonight and Saturday night from 7 to 9 at the Church of Christ at Hagerstown, 10014 White Hall Road. "Through seven scenes, we are trying to span the whole life of Christ," said Pete Anderson, one of the organizers of the pre-Easter event.

heatherk@herald-mail.com HAGERSTOWN - It cost Art Rosenkoetter $350 in gas to drive from Arkansas towing his trailer, a sum that amounts to almost two weeks' pay at the construction job for which he will be paid minimum wage. But he doesn't mind. "We work for the Lord," said Frank Granger, another worker on the job. "He pays really well. " Granger, 68, of New Mexico, and Rosenkoetter, 58, a retired mechanical engineer, are two of the six members of the St. Louis-based Laborers for Christ who have taken up residence in the muddy backyard of Concordia Lutheran Church at 17906 Garden Lane, off Oak Ridge Drive.

WAYNESBORO, PA. By RICHARD F. BELISLE waynesboro@herald-mail.com WAYNESBORO, PA. - When Neville West sees the Crucifixion, he sees a cleaned-up Savior, an image that leaves out the blood, violence and horror of the way Christ was put to death. West, 72, of Waynesboro, saw actor-director Mel Gibson's movie "The Passion of the Christ," "When I saw the movie, I saw what Christ endured in the flesh as it really happened," West said. "It moved me. " The crucifixion scene in the movie inspired him to paint a realistic version of Christ on the cross, how it would have looked in real life, he said.

marlob@herald-mail.com BOONSBORO - For Austin Fowler, going to the Spiritual Life Center at Benevola United Methodist Church after school is a treat. "I get to play cool stuff and then we eat," the 7-year-old said. The "cool stuff" Austin talked about is part of Fit Kids 4 Christ, a monthly exercise and recreation program at the church that is woven in a subtle religious framework. Held the second Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., the event recently attracted more than two dozen elementary-age children who exploded through the doors of the full-sized gymnasium at the recently expanded church on Benevola Church Road.

Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, 22514 Cavetown Church Road, will host a Sonrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 31. A free pancake breakfast will follow.

Today - St. John's United Church of Christ, 1811 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, Pa. noon to 6 p.m.

Scenes from "The Fiery Furnace" were acted out Wednesday during a living museum presentation at Hagerstown Church of Christ.

Betty Lynn Kicklighter, 30, of Mose Circle Sharpsburg, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center. A memorial service will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at Sharpsburg Christ Reformed United Church of Christ with Rev. Delancy Catlett officiating. Arrangements are by J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg.

Dusty Clever of Hagerstown paints the inside of a steeple approximately 50 feet above the ground Monday, atop the Trinity United Church of Christ at the Maryland/Pennsylvania border in State Line.

St. Stephen's United Church of Christ in Cascade held its Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-17. Fifteen girls attended, and all had a great time learning about God's love through the theme, SonTreasure Island.

Frances Lucille Bayer, 88, formerly of Ringgold, Md., died peacefully April 20, 2013. She was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Hagerstown Md., daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Miner Barkdoll. She retired from Pangborn Corp. after many years. She was a lifelong member of Ringgold Church of Christ, where she taught young children's Sunday school classes for 35 years. She also was a member of the Ringgold Ruritan, Sunshine Leisure and Leitersburg Homemakers clubs. She is survived by four sons, Larry, husband of Susan, Denny, husband of Barbara, Randy, husband of Vicky, and Tony O'Hara, husband of Liz; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; special niece, Barbara Cannon; and several other nieces and nephews.  Frances was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Arthur; one sister; two brothers; and one great-granddaughter.

A great affirmation will be heard in many churches this Sunday around the world with the saying, “He is risen!” with congregants responding, “He is risen indeed!” Christians will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his tomb outside the city of Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago.  Many churches will be crowded. Some leaders joke privately about “CE” (Christmas and Easter) Christians that show up twice a year. Others in declining congregations can at least expect to see some friends they have not seen for a while.

Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, 22514 Cavetown Church Road, will host a Sonrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 31. A free pancake breakfast will follow.

George Tilghman “Jack” Boward, 80, of Clear Spring, Md., died Friday, March 8, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Hagerstown, Md. Born Aug. 24, 1932, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Guy C. Boward and Dorotha J. Spickler Boward. Jack was a 1950 graduate of Clear Spring High School. He graduated from Columbia Business College and also attended Oklahoma State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean War. He retired from Lonestar Cement as maintenance supervisor after 45 years of service.

Pauline E. Waugh, 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Sunday, March 3, 2013. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Berkeley Springs. The service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Berkeley Springs Church of Christ.

Raymond David Feltner Sr., (Bud), age 81, of Hagerstown, Md., died peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2013, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Shirley V. Feltner, who proceeded him in death. He was also proceeded in death by his son, Raymond David Feltner Jr. Bud is survived by his daughters, Roxzanne (Susie) Jones and her husband, Robert A. Jones, of Montgomery Village, Md., Donna Clevenger and her husband, Phil Clevenger, of Hagerstown, and daughter-in-law, Marlene Feltner of Hagerstown.

During each Wednesday in Lent, Christ's Reformed Church will offer a short midday lunch and service in its auditorium from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Attendees will share a light lunch, then hear lessons from pastor and author Tim Keller from his DVD series, “The Gospel in Life.”  The topics will be: Wednesday - “Heart: Three Ways to Live” Wednesday, Feb. 20 - “Idolatry: the Sin Beneath the Sin” Wednesday, Feb. 27 - “Community: the...

Betty Lynn Kicklighter, 30, of Mose Circle Sharpsburg, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center. A memorial service will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at Sharpsburg Christ Reformed United Church of Christ with Rev. Delancy Catlett officiating. Arrangements are by J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg.

Helen Hammer, 93, formerly of Hagerstown, died Nov. 24, 2012, at Green Valley Nursing Home in Perry, Okla. She was married to Elwood Hammer, who preceded her death in 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Bilby, and Jo Ahalt and husband, Rudell; and a son, Kenneth Hammer and wife, Cindy. There will be a celebration of remembrance Dec. 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Bethel UCC in Elkton, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel United Church of Christ, 2451 Bethel Church Road, Elkton, VA 22827.