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PHOTOS: Assembly of God Drive-Thru Nativity

Hundreds of residents had the chance to "travel back in time" to experience to the birth of Jesus.

This year's annual Lowell Assembly of God Drive thru Nativity event was extremely well attended. A constant flow of vehicles passed through the church parking lot, kicking off the Christmas season with a live nativity show narrated by true professionals. From the 3 wise men to Heavenly Host to the manger scene with Jesus portrayed by an actual new-born baby. Photographer Maggie Judd attended the event and captured these images.

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Assembly of God To Host Living Nativity This Weekend

Visitors will have a chance to take a walk through "Bethlehem."

The Lowell Assembly of God Church will be hosting a Living Nativity this weekend on the church grounds at 995 Andover St., Tewksbury. Visitors will have the chance to walk through "Bethlehem" and visit many key scenes dealing with the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Living Nativity will be presented Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, from 6 to 8 p.m. each night.

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TCC To Host Used Toy Drive

Families in need throughout the Merrimack Valley and Essex County.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Marilyn SanClemente, Tewksbury Congregational Church.) The Tewksbury Congregational Church at 10 East St. will be hosting a Used Toy Drive on Saturday, Oct. 22. Drop off will be in the church parking lot  from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Make a Difference on Make a Difference Day by reaching out to children and families in need throughout the Merrimack Valley & Essex County. Tewksbury Congregational Church is sponsoring a toy drive to collect gently used toys for the Community Giving Tree in Boxford, MA.   Acceptable Donations: Ride-ons, bikes, trikes, scooters (in working condition) Little Tykes: kitchens, forts, workshops, slides, cars (please clean if have been outside) Cars, trucks, …

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Congregational Church 'Reconnects' With Summer Barbecue/Field Day

Family event held at Saunders Recreation Complex.

(Eeitor's note: The following information was submitted by staff of the the Tewksbury Congregational Church.) Recenty, the Tewksbury Congregational Church held a Field Day and Barbecue as a way of reconnecting with others as summer heads to a close and the new program year begins. Over one hundred people - family, friends, neighbors and co-workers - came together to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, various side fixings and tasty desserts.Added excitement was created with sno-cone and cotton candy machines.  Between tasty bites and friendly conversations, both youth and adults participated in various  high spirited challenges such as a three legged race, a two person wheelbarrow competition, sack race, and golf ball on a spoon competitions to …

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IMAGE GALLERY: Assembly of God Yard Sale, Car Wash And BBQ

Weekend gathering served as a fundraiser for the church's youth group.

Associate Pastor Steve York and the congregation of the Assembly of God Church held a Yard Sale, Car Wash and BBQ on Saturday, taking advantage of the great weather. The fundraiser was for the youth group for a trip this summer to Six Flags. Many motivated workers were on hand and started the day off washing a Humvee from the National Guard Recruitement Office which was on display for the day. 

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5 Things To Do This Weekend

An active weekend of activities in Tewksbury.

Ir promises to be a busy weekend in Tewksbury. Here are five of the top events going on. Where/When: Saturday, May 7, 7:00pm–11:00pm Tewksbury Lodge of Elks, 777 South St. Why Go: To begin with it's a fun night of music and dancing and the door prize is a weekend getaway! But it's also a terrific event to benefit the Citations Drum and Bugle Corps. Pricing: $20 per person Where/When: Saturday, May 7, 7:00pm–10:00pm Mind, Body & Soul, 1215 Main St. Why Go: It's a great night of shopping and social fun. Get away with your friends or have a mother-daughter night. Pricing: Free admission Where/When: Saturday, May 7, 10:00am–3:00pm Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St. Why Go: Art is in the air this spring and this exhibit will give you …

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