January 2014 Volume 13, Number 11
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Minister Delcine Motton of Christian Lighthouse Ministries from Aliquippa.
Circle of Friends New Brighton hosts Gospel Light Up Night at its new location More than 150 older adults braved an incoming snow and ice storm in early December to attend the second annual Gospel Light Up Night sponsored by Circle of Friends New Brighton. Christmas cheer was in the air as several choirs and vocal musicians sang songs that reminded everyone of the “reason for the season.” New Brighton seniors and their guests convened at
the Holy Family Parish social hall. Attendees were entertained by St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church choir from Baden, New Brighton soloist and re c o rd i n g a r t i s t D a w n Savage, and the Christian Lighthouse Ministries Choir of Aliquippa. An invocation was given by Father Tom Kredel of Holy Family Parish then everyone enjoyed a sit-down dinner
A big thank you to Irene “Cookie” Liller who made lap robes for the Surprises for Shut-ins program. See page 8.
of roast beef and sides with special desserts. “Being that this was our first year at our New Brighton location, we had some logistics and bumps to work out but with everyone working together, we did fine,” says Natalie McCargo, director of Circle of Friends New Brighton. The nonprofit agency recently moved to a Continued on page 6
BCOA congratulates Roseanna Cosky on her recent retirement. Read page 10.