Ogden Baptist Church News and Happenings

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1 721 Washington Street Spencerport, NY Office: November 2016 Volume 10 Equipping God s people for sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ

2 PAGE 2 A Message from the Pastor Recently I was asked to comment on the fact that church attendance across all denominations is declining. And specifically, what needs to change to reverse the decline? I stand alongside followers of Christ, citing that in order for the Church to reverse declining attendance, she must engage others where they are, accepting them as they are. Just because folks are not sitting in our pews doesn t mean that they have abandoned their need for God. They are addressing their spiritual needs in a twenty-first century world that no longer resembles the 1950s. We have witnessed fusion across all categories: fashion, music and cuisine, where cultural elements are mixed together in a new way. Similarly, people are choosing from a spiritual bag of practices that helps them connect to God and one another in ways that cross over ecumenical and interfaith boundaries. When we combine people s innate soulful searching/spiritual experimentation with today s society experiencing change at a rapidly increasing rate of adoption, it seems to me that the church is called to help people discover where their faith is alive. And then support and encourage them. When people realize that God has placed a dream in their heart and a community encourages them to try it on, they soar with blessings flowing both ways! So it is the church s great expectation to meet people where they are at and help them discover their passions. Knowing that each person is desired and loved by God as valued entrepreneurs, God has placed a desire in each of our hearts to be used for others. Could the church be a place where all would be invited to share what dream God has placed within them? And then encourage and help equip each person s dream to be realized? Thanks be to God that we have the Church to seek out, encourage, equip and affirm one another in the name of the One who loves us just as we are! Encouraged, gail PAGE 11 November 27 December 1 December 4 December 8 December 11 December 13 TBA December 24 December 25 Looking Ahead Soup luncheon and Christmas decorating after worship Guild Christmas Party Hanging of the Greens Communion Budget Meeting Christmas on the Canal Auxiliary Christmas Party Christmas Drop-In at Tom & Gail s Trustees & Deacons Church Council Christmas Caroling Christmas Eve Service Christmas Church Office hours Monday through Friday from 9am-12:30pm Gail takes Monday as her day off each week. When a holiday falls on a Monday, she takes Tuesday off. Church Office will be closed Friday 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day

3 PAGE 10 November Birthdays 11/4 Carol Waters 11/5 Ann Link 11/7 Andy Wegman 11/7 Jody Wegman 11/14 Debbie Mitchell 11/14 Phyllis Sill 11/19 Nettie Link 11/24 Thom Maurici 11/25 Elaine Dean 11/29 Nancy McGuire 11/29 Marilyn Houck Budget Meeting Annual Budget Meeting, Sunday, December 4 following worship. The Trustees will present the proposed budget for 2017 at this time. You will receive a letter at the end of November with the proposed budget and pledge cards. Please fill out your pledge cards and turn them in to Tom Olney by December 31. (dates subject to change) PAGE 3 November Highlights Tuesday Nov 1 AA meets 7:30p Wednesday Nov 2 Kid s Faith Discovery 6p Choir 7p Thursday Nov 3 Laurel Guild 7:00p Sunday Nov 6 Sunday School 9:30a & Worship-10:55a Stephen Ministry Monday Nov 7 Chair Yoga 10a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Trustees and Deacons 7p Church Council 8p Tuesday Nov 8 Election Day Election Day Bake Sale AA meets 7:30p Wednesday Nov 9 Kid s Faith Discovery 6p Choir 7p Sunday Nov 13 Sunday School 9:30a & Worship - 10:55a Special guest pastor Scott Hayes Monday Nov 14 Chair Yoga 10a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Nov 15 AA meets 7:30p Wednesday Nov 16 Kid s Faith Discovery 6p Choir 7p Saturday Nov 19 Christmas Tea and Craft Show 9a - 3p Sunday Nov 20 Sunday School 9:30a & Worship - 10:55a Stephen Ministry Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service 7p at First Congregational UCC Monday Nov 21 Chair Yoga 10a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Nov 22 AA meets 7:30p Thursday Nov 24 Happy Thanksgiving! Sunday Nov 27 - First Sunday of Advent Sunday School 9:30a & Worship - 10:55a Monday Nov 28 Chair Yoga 10a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Nov 29 AA meets 7:30p Wednesday Nov 30 Kid s Faith Discovery 6p

4 PAGE 4 Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 20 at 7pm in the Chapel of First Congregational United Church of Christ 65 Church St. in the Village of Spencerport All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your faithful shall bless you... The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:10 & 15 Pie Baking Day On Monday, November 7 all interested bakers are invited to help bake pies for the Election Day Bake Sale. We will gather at church at 9:00am to put in a day of baking. If you have questions, see Nancy Dean. PAGE 9 OBC Kids News Kid's Faith Discovery! After completing our 'Who s Afraid of the Dark study with the story of Daniel we have jumped in time to our faithful ancestors; The Pilgrims. During November our K.F.D class will learn about the Puritans voyage to the New World in September Europeans embarked on a journey that would test their faith and begin the building of our country. In Sunday School we are studying another journey of faith as we continue the story of Moses. We will look at similarities and connections between these two stories of pilgrimage. God allows trials that are often hard, yet his love and presence with His people see His plans through. Autumn Pew Pals has begun! Each child is partnered with an adult church member to share prayers, favorite Bible verses, personal faith experiences, small gifts and crafts. Relationships strengthen, connections are made as children and adults learn about one another and Christ. The Christmas Tea and Craft Show invites all children to Santa s Workshop! As parents shop children can make crafts, have some cocoa, decorate cookies and much more. Annual Reports Doris has asked for a heads up about annual reports as they will need to be turned in to her by January 1! That will give her the time she needs to prepare the full report and have it ready for the Annual Meeting on January 22, 2017 Director of Children s Ministry, Dale Shonk and the Board of Christian Education thank all who participated in this year s Trunk-or-Treat, whether you decorated a car, donated supplies or just came out to play. It was great fun for the children here at OBC and children in the community. A special Thank You to Pat Haines for sharing her wonderful Heavenly Soups. And many thanks also to our friends at Coffee Connection for their participation as well as the Service Learning Club at Spencerport High-school who come out and made the day special for all who attended.

5 PAGE 8 PAGE 5 Annual Christmas Tea and Craft Show Saturday, November 19, am-3pm 721 Washington Street Spencerport, NY Shop with local crafters for the holidays Complimentary Tea and Cookies will be offered while you shop. Soup will be offered at lunchtime and a beautiful handmade quilt will be raffled off! NEW: Santa's Workshop! When you come to shop bring the kids for hot chocolate, cookie decorating, ornaments, craft making, and classic Christmas movies on the big screen. Proceeds from the quilt raffle go to Aurora House, Spencerport, NY Donations from the soup and other items will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for children at Cameron Community Ministries, Coffee Connection employees and their families Thank you to everyone for your contributions to the Smorgasbord! Cooking, baking and eating were enjoyed by all. Blessings for the holiday season. Thanks to those who provided baked goods for the Auxiliary Bake Sale. It is a fun event and people enjoy your homemade goodies to take home. Laurel Guild We will not meet in November due to some scheduling issues. All bakers are invited to donate to the Election Day Bake Sale on November 8. And we look ahead to Christmas Tea & Craft Show and our Christmas Party in December. Stocking Stuffers for Fairport Baptist Homes Now is the time to shop for small gift items to brighten the holidays for the home s residents. Suggested items are listed below: KNEE SOCKS KNEE HI STOCKINGS MEN S SOCKS JEWELRY-PINS/NECKLACES COMB & BRUSH SET DEODERANT AFTER SHAVE LOTION SHAVING CREAM ALL OCCASION CARDS LOTIONS-LIGHTLY SCENTED BATH POWDER-SCENTED OR BABY POWDER NAIL CARE KIT PUZZLE-WORD PUZZLE-PIECES COLOGNE HAIR DECORATIONS Please bring items to church by November 27. See Nancy Dean if you have questions

6 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 Cartons For Christmas Spencerport s Community Project in conjunction with Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf Our box for collecting non-perishable food items is in the Fellowship Hall. All items need to be at church by November 27. Donations of money are appreciated for the purchase of fresh and perishable foods and gift cards. Early donations help in planning. Make checks payable to: Cartons For Christmas and send to Maureen Granger 301 Village Walk Circle Spencerport, NY And there is an Open House on Friday, December 2nd to collect all donations. Open House is from 3:00-6:00p at St. John s School gym. (off Martha Street) Help is also needed on the days listed below: Sorting & counting Friday, December 2 from 5:00-7:30p Packing Saturday, December 3 9:00-11:00a Loading & Delivery Saturday, December 3 early afternoon Sorting, packing at St. John s School Gym 55 Martha Street, Spencerport See Nancy Dean if you would like to purchase toys. Toy trees are at The Unique Shop, Fowler s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, and Spencerport Federal Credit Union. They will be available beginning November 16. Contact Donna Granger at for more information. Holidays at Cameron Please join Cameron in celebrating the holiday season. Contact Jennie Papkin at jennie.papkin@cameronministries.org to be involved in holiday offerings: Adopt a Family (assignments given Nov 18 and drop off is Dec 15) Santa Party Gifts (drop off by Dec 15) Volunteer opportunities: Neighborhood Santa Party is Dec 21 from 4-6pm Christmas Meal served Dec 25 from 12-2pm Mary s Place Refugee Outreach Center Programs include: Preschool, Homework Help, Casework, English as a Second Language and more. For info about Mary s Place go to: Accepted Donations include: Items for men, women, and children. We accept the following items year-round: Clothing, including shirts, pants, sweaters, coats, shoes, sneakers, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, shorts and sandals. (We only accept new, packaged socks and underwear.) Kitchen Household items, including dishes, cups, mugs, silverware, utensils, cookware, bake ware, and small, working kitchen appliances. 414 Lexington Avenue, Rochester Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 5:00pm Phone: (585)