Saturday, Feb. 11, 5 p.m. dinner – 7 p.m. show

Word of Life Christian Fellowship Basement
508 2nd Ave. Absecon Highlands in Galloway

DINNER served 5-7 p.m.- $7
includes, spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, water, iced tea, coffee

PLEASE RSVP wxgn90.5fm@gmail.com (state number of dinners)
ADMISSION – $3 (entrance fee waived if purchasing dinner)
SHOW 7 p.m. Open Mic (as always)
BOB CAMPANELL – 8 p.m. (2 sets with an intermission)

Available for purchase after dinner:
Hot and cold beverages, Italian baked goods, snacks, meatball sandwiches

Mile2 will be playing live at Safe Haven Cafe in Somers Point on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m.

By Dom Ruggiero

I recently had the pleasure of talking to one of the most interesting people i have ever met. Her name is Mary Materniak, or Pastor Mary as she is known by her volunteers and the many people she helps.

A former missionary, Pastor Mary has been to more places than that fellow in black with a guitar who sings “I’ve been everywhere man, I’ve been everywhere.” India, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa; throw a dart at a world map and chances are Pastor Mary has been there.

During that time she saw many things…….poverty, famine, depression, oppression and sickness. But she always stayed focused on her mission to minister to the people.

“You can’t teach the message of the gospel and Jesus Christ to anyone if their stomach is empty and they are hungry,” she said. “Feed them, clothe them, help them, teach them and they will listen.”

One day about four years ago God came calling.

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Joachima Kim Speer was leading worship in a small group with just a guitar when a call came for her to use her love and talent of music to make an impact beyond the four walls of the space where her small group met.

The call came from a worship leader at her church at the time – Chestnut Assembly of God in Vineland – when a family emergency sent him on a Sunday afternoon mission to find someone to fill in for him that night.

“I remember feeling overwhelmed and really scared because I never led with a band before – just me and my guitar for small groups,” Joachima recalled. “I faced the fear that day and stepped into my calling.”

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