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Highlights View from the Interim I am down with a fever as I write this. So that you don’t worry, it is not caused by germs but by the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. I can’t take my eyes off the screen! I am totally emersed in the games. It doesn’t matter what is on. I love all the sports. Luge, skating, snow boarding, speed skating, biathlon! They are all so fascinating. I have watched as skiers have been separated by one nine hundredth of a second. Snowboarders have leapt through the air to pass their competitors. Figure skaters have skated their hearts out in beautiful fluid programs. What unites these athletes? They are searching for their personal best. They want to get to the end of the race or the program knowing that they had done all they could do, pushing themselves to the max. They have trained and prepared for this one moment in time. And the medal is not the ultimate goal. These athletes have a lot to teach us. It is their heart and their spirit that makes them champions. They are willing to face great odds, dangerous conditions, exhibiting great courage and strength. What are we willing to do? How far are we willing to push our hearts and spirits for the work that God puts before us? As I head back to Vancouver and the Olympics I think about our church and what we are going to put our energy in. How will we live out God’s will? What will be our personal best? Hmmm. A lot to think about. Blessings,
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Edna Spooner, Joan Smith, Barbara and Harold Storrs, Oleta Erami, Mary DeFelippi, John Snow, Sam Bunn, Donald Norton, Dawn and Rick Poole, Eleanor Adams, Irene DeCarolis, Edward Daly, Phyllis Cole, Eveyln Murray, Michele Kuiawa, Craig Harger, John Doll, Jason Morneault, Jr., Betty Layton, Diane Hurd, Ruth Carros, Joslyn Arzuaga, Joan Sinkwich, Janet Elton, Eric Latko, Kayla Doucette, David Skomars, Mike Smith, Celine Dumond and Marie Babineau.
Daily Scripture Readings for March 1. Matthew 6.1-18
Men’s Palm Sunday Breakfast All men of Bristol Baptist Church are invited to attend along with any guests. The Deacons are getting a guest speaker. A Sign up sheet is on the Bulletin Board or call the church office
Outreach News Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I survey our community, I see countless people in need of Jesus’ love and healing touch. You may ponder, as I do, how you can reach out and make a difference in so many lives. It’s a difficult challenge to take on as an individual, but I am convinced that as American Baptists working together, we can make a difference by supporting the America for Christ Offering 2010. This year’s theme - “With Willing Hands: Connect. Care. Celebrate” - is a powerful reminder that Jesus’ public ministry was all about connecting and caring for people in need. Through the work of National Ministries, which is supported by the America for Christ Offering, we can participate with our Lord in connecting, caring, and celebrating the power of the Gospel: as people come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ; The America for Christ Offering 2010 strengthens our churches by providing support to our pastoral counselors and chaplains, designing leadership workshops and conferences, promoting excellent discipleship resources through Judson Press, and providing opportunities for churches, individuals, and youth groups to participate in home mission through Volunteer Ministries. We are encouraged by this year’s theme to come alongside people “with willing hands” to connect, care, and celebrate. How do we see Jesus at work in our community and country? How can we help Jesus with this important work? Please join us in giving generously to the America for Christ Offering 2010 and help us to reach our goal. Together we can touch and change lives for the cause of Christ. Together we can make a difference. “For the love of Christ urges us on…” (2 Corinthians 5: 14-15). Sincerely in Christ, Also, the Christmas Offering has gone to purchase canned goods & supplies for Zion Lutheran Soup Kitchen. To date $400.75 has been spent leaving a balance of $803.25. Thanks you for your generosity. Updates to follow.
Thank You Dear Friends and Family, I wanted to thank you so much for all the kindness you have shown me. Your cards, phone calls and prayers have meant so much. I have been truly blessed by all your love and support. Love,
Pulpit Committee News At the Sunday Worship on February 14th, Tom Morrow, “It is the unanimous recommendation of the Pulpit Search Committee that Pastor Lisabeth Gustafson be retained for a period of not less than two years as our Transitional Minister. A special business meeting to vote on this recommendation will be held after worship on Sunday, March 14th, 2010.” FUNDRAISER & FAMILY NIGHT DINNER SATURDAY MARCH 20th DON'T KNOW WHAT WE’RE SERVING BUT YOU KNOW IT WILL BE GOOD! JUST GOT THIS IDEA TO HAVE A FAMILY NIGHT WITH SUPPER AND GAMES. THE BROWNS AND TOWNES WILL BE YOUR HOST SO SAVE THE DATE Youth Event March 5, 2010 BYF will be locked into the social hall from 8:00 p.m. on March 5th until 8:00 a.m. March 6th. They will be locked in with no electronics except one radio to raise money for our activities and mission work.
Daylight Saving Time Just a reminder that daylight saving time begins at 2am on Sunday March 14th. Set your clocks ahead 1 hour. Easter Lily Order Form The Flower Committee is willing to purchase your Easter Lilies for you. The cost is $13.00 each. Please pay when you order your Easter Lilies. The orders must be in the church office on or before Monday, March 15th in order to have the names listed in the Easter bulletin.
IN MEMORY OF: _______________________________________________ OR IN HONOR OF: ________________________________________________
GIVEN BY: ____________________________________________________
We would like the Flower Committee to purchase our plant (s). How many ___________________. Please use a separate sheet of paper for additional orders. Make checks payable to Bristol Baptist Church. Please note on your check “for Easter Lilies”.
CHURCH WORK DAY MARCH 27th “TO DO LIST” 1. MURPHY’S OIL PEWS 2. MURPHY’S OIL AND CLEAN CHURCH PARLOR 3. ORGANIZE FLOWER AREA 4. CLEAN LIBRARY 5. CLEAN REFRIGERATOR 6. DEFROST FREEZE 7. CLEAN RANGE HOOD 8. GENERAL KITCHEN CLEAN UP 9. PAINT (TOUCH UP WATER STAINS ON CEILINGS) 10. RAKE LAWN 11. REMOVE SAND FROM SIDEWALK 12. REMOVE SAND FROM PARKING LOT 13. CLEAN COURTYARD 14. PAINT CROSS ON FRONT CHURCH?? WORK WILL START AT 9:00 A.M. ALL WORKERS ARE WELCOME!!! LUNCH WILL BE SERVED TOO!
Music Announcements We are working hard on our Youth Musical, “Once Upon a Parable” by Tom Long and Allen Pote. We will be presenting it twice on Sunday, March 21. At 9:15, we will present it for Sunday school students at St. Joseph Church in their chapel. Then, we will present it here at Bristol Baptist Church during the 10:30 worship service. You will want to be present to see all the creativity, talent, and hard work our youth have poured into this show! Many thanks to Amy Kelley who ably substituted for Bill Degan on January 31. That same Sunday, Brian Dove, our newest bass in the Adult Choir, sang the solo part to the spiritual, “Amen, Amen.” Way to go, Brian! Our fine clarinetist, Chrissy Dove will lead us twice during Lent in March, as she plays clarinet along with the Bell Choir in two Lenten hymns. Looking ahead to Palm/Passion Sunday, the Bell Choir will be playing and the Adult Choir is preparing a moving anthem, “Saw Ye My Savior?” Then, on Easter Sunday, a brass quartet from Bristol Central High School will be playing on several selections. In addition, we will be featuring special guest soprano soloist, Kelle Barrieau in an Easter anthem entitled, “Ride On, King Jesus.”
Pipe organ news: In January, Bill Degan met Richard Hamar, a fine, exper-ienced organ builder from Norwich, whose specialty is restoring historic pipe organs. Bill found out that Richard has a small historic pipe organ in storage that he would love to set up in a beautiful sanctuary like ours. It is an 1892 Gilbert and Butler pipe organ that was formerly in a church in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. The wind system needs rebuilding but the pipes and keyboards are in good shape. When Bill mentioned this at the annual meeting, there was excitement among many, partly because Mr. Hamar quoted a cost that we might be able to afford. Mr. Hamar came to Bristol Baptist in late January to take measurements. He will be reporting to us how we might place this organ in the chancel, perhaps where our Adult Choir sits now. Note: we do not need to remove the Allen organ, which we should keep for when we need a louder sound. He believes that he can rebuild it for us for $30,000, with the help of church volunteers to do tasks such as carefully moving and cleaning pipes. We presently have $7,700 in our pipe organ fund. Please prayerfully consider whether a real, wind blown instrument would be a proper addition to our sanctuary and how we might pay for it. Church Directory The 2010 Bristol Baptist Church Directories are now available. You can pick up your copy on the table in the Narthex or stop by the church office. Please review the directory. If there are any changes you would like to have made, please call Cathy in the church office at 860-583-8352. Thank you.
MINISTRY THROUGH OUR CHURCH BUILDING Groups & Community Organizations that use our facilities SUNDAYS: 6:00 pm Nar-Anon & 6:00 pm N-A(women’s mtg) TUESDAYS: 6:00 pm TOPS, Inc. & 7:30 pm Al-Anon WEDNESDAYS: 7:30 pm N-A THURSDAYS: 7:30 pm Nar-Anon
NEXT HIGHLIGHTS: The deadline for the Highlights is the 15th of each month. Articles may be left on the desk in the church office, or on the answering machine or can be e-mailed to thebristolbaptistchurch1@juno.com. Thank you, Cathy. |
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