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Sabbatical: Niccolls congregation bids farewell to Pastor Lawrence

The Bartels head to the Strand Theatre from Niccolls Church

The congregation of Niccolls Memorial Church, along with community friends of Rev. Lawrence Bartel, joined together over last weekend to wish farewell to the beloved pastor as he departs on a four-month Sabbatical pilgrimmage.

The Bartels and the Bartels. Reed Proper photos

Pastor Lawrence’s journey will begin March 1, and will include a trek on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimmage route that ends at the northwestern tip of Spain.

The weekend included a welcome celebration for interim pastor, the Rev. Joanne Bartel, a community lasagna dinner, and a free screening of the film, The Way, at the Strand Theatre.

The film features a man’s journey along the Camino de Santiago.

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Rev. Bartel and family to embark on spiritual journey

Reverend Lawrence Bartel of Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church in Old Forge is preparing to depart on a four-month Sabbatical pilgrimage from March 1 to June 30.

During the European part of his spiritual journey, he will be accompanied by his wife Amy and their children, Jens and Lydia.

Reverend Bartel, who is beginning his eighth year of ministry at Niccolls Church, said a Sabbatical Team was formed about a year ago to plan a Sabbatical at the church with the theme of, “Walking with God on Holy Ground.”

Members of the Sabbatical Team included Chairman Roger Pratt, Star Livingstone, Ken Strike, Rev. Sherm Skinner, Deb Elmer and Mary Brophy Moore. Continue reading →

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