Second Baptist Church, 12 Stillman Road, N. Stonington, CT 06359 God s Lighthouse on the Hill Fulfilling the Great Commission in the Community and the World March 2017 Issue #62 Worship with Us Sunday School 9:00 AM Morning Worship 10:00 AM Evening Service 6:00 PM March The month of March brings up a variety of thoughts to me each year. After all the busyness from November through February, I have pretty much forgotten how to be calm and take it easy for awhile. Thanksgiving brings cooking and family plans, baskets to be made for those in need, and church services with testimonies of gratitude for all the Lord has done for us. Followed by December with a variety of things to be done in anticipation of celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior: decorating, shopping, wrapping, visiting, baking, giving all in His name. January follows with new beginnings; this year many of us are dedicating ourselves to reading through the Bible. We usually anticipate snow and all the calamity that goes along with that: no school, slippery roadways, falling down, sledding, skiing, overdoing shoveling and complaining about the cold. February can be more of the same accompanied by colds, flu, viruses and trying to decide whether or not church services should be cancelled. Then comes March. It can have warm sunny days, or it can produce yet more snow storms for us (as you can see, I wasn t sure which church photo to use above). It has no holidays for a day off or for celebration, I never know whether to dress to be warm or overdress and be hot. However I find it is a good month to do some reading. We are not quite ready to do any yard work, so sitting down with a good book fills the bill for me. I suggest you take a look through our Lighthouse Library and enjoy reading while you wait for the rebirth of the earth through green grass and bulbs sprouting up. It is so well organized and there is something for everyone to immerse themselves in to get through to spring. Words are what God chose to share Himself with us. Learn something new through reading a book in March while we wait together for Resurrection Day. Mary Anne Jordan And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2) 1
CHURCH STAFF NEWSLETTER TEAM Rev. David Jordan, Senior Pastor Tony Ruffa, Editor Karen Gouvin Lynette Parkinson, Secretary Mary Anne Jordan Rob Gouvin Margaret Lewis, Pianist Frances Hill Kathryn Williams, Organist/Choir Director Sue Stedman Ellen Shinn, Custodian Jackie Gengarella Karen Gouvin, Librarian Marge Canfield Dee Dee Jackman Church Office Hours: 10:00AM 2:00PM (Mon. Fri.) Every Member s Goal: to be a church where there is a continual climate of warmth, acceptance and love. March Birthdays Elliana Jackman March 11 Karen Gouvin March 19 Thomas O Brien March 14 Kathy Williams March 19 Kaitlin Herman March 17 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MEN S PRAYER BREAKFAST March 11 th 7:00 AM Taylor Hall WOMEN S PRAYER BREAKFAST March 11 th 9:00 AM Babysitter Provided Feel free to bring a friend along! MARCH MESSAGES MAR. 5 AM Pastor Dave Neh. 3:28 MAR. 5 PM Pastor Dave Luke 15:1-21 MAR. 12 AM Pastor Dave Neh. 3:29 MAR. 12 PM Pastor Dave Hebrews 12:1 MAR. 19 AM Pastor Dave Neh. 3:31 MAR. 19 PM Pastor Dave Amos 3:3 MAR. 26 AM Pastor Dave Psalm 32 MAR. 26 PM Pastor Dave Romans 8:24 SBC is committed to reading through the Bible in a year during 2017 (All scripture quotes are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted) (All graphics purchased from deposit photo unless otherwise noted) 2
North Stonington Christian Academy News UPCOMING AT NSCA March 17: Math Olympics & Speech Meet. Trinity Christian School in Windsor. March 21: Academic Fair. Public viewing 5:30-6:30 in the gym. Refreshments available. FUNDRAISERS March 3-17: Dutch Mill Bulbs. Order forms in church hall. March 9: Care Net s Annual Fundraising Banquet. Groton Inn & Suites. Lunch 11:15AM-2:00PM. Dinner 6:15PM-9:00PM. Please see Pam if interested. April 19: NSCA Auction. Donations are needed as well as workers to assist in March and April. Easter Flowers in memory of loved ones may be displayed in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Cost: $6 for hyacinth or tulip; $10 for a lily. Orders should be placed by April 9 th with Pam Wilkinson. 3
North Stonington Christian Academy News NSCA has established a nursing home ministry with Westerly Health Center. Barbara Hamm and Ralph Menta are close in the heart of our school and enjoyed a visit by our students. They are both loved by our students who still have memories of them. It was a day to show love to other residents as well. Our school will be going back once or twice a month. Mrs. Carroll s 2 nd and 3 rd grade class sporting hats made by one of the moms. 4
North Stonington Christian Academy News Mrs. Wilkinson s Jr. Church class (Above & Left) Students listen to the Inaugural address in history class 5
North Stonington Christian Academy News Intern Kaitlyn Gouvin with Grades 2 & 3 Elementary students enjoying recess on the playground 6
North Stonington Christian Academy News Students celebrate Spirit Week by dressing in sports attire, as twins or pajamas 7
North Stonington Christian Academy News Students enjoy a ski day at Yawgoo 8
Sharon Kennedy s Sunday School Class 9
Sharon Kennedy s Sunday School Class In Exodus 19:6, God made a covenant with His people. After studying this lesson, the class created a covenant for themselves for 2017. 10
Valentine Pot Luck Luncheon (Photos thanks to Rob Gouvin) Thank you Frances! Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8) 11
Valentine Pot Luck Luncheon (Photos thanks to Rob Gouvin) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21) 12
2 Stix for Jesus Rehearsal Our 2 Stix for Jesus team faithfully practicing for their next presentation under the supervision of Sherry Gruszkowski, Margaret Lewis, and Carey Gruszkowski. The message of our Savior through them moves hearts with each presentation. We thank them for their commitment and their teamwork! Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:13-14) 13
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In the Mix Mary Kearsch takes good care of many of us at SBC through her Deaconess ministry. When she isn t busy at the church she can be found bowling along with her husband Ken. She is offering up a tasty cake for us this month. Give it a try! Upstate New York Blueberry Cake 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 4 eggs, separated ½ tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 2/3 cup milk 1 pint blueberries 1 cup butter, creamed Confectioners sugar Cream together the butter and sugar. Add beater egg yolks. Beat until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately, with milk, to the sugar and egg mixture. Beat 2 minutes. Whip egg whites until stiff and fold in. Pour 2/3 of batter into a greased 8 x 12 x 2-inch pan, sprinkle blueberries over this, then cover with remaining batter. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners sugar if desired. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. (John 15:8) 16
Children s Page CanStock Photo Purchased What does the Bible say about Doves? 1.) Who sent a dove to see if the water had dried off the earth (Genesis 8:6-8)? 2.) At his baptism, who saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove (Matthew 3:16)? 3.) What did the dove return with the second time it was sent out (Genesis 8:11)? 4.) Why did the psalmist want wings like a dove (Psalm 55:6)? 5.) Whom did Jesus tell to go out as harmless as doves (Matthew 10:5-16)? Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11) 17
1 3 4 12 13 14 16 17 20 21 26 27 7 9 29 30 31 March 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday School 9:00AM Morning Svc 10:00AM Evening Svc 6:00PM COMMUNION Sunday School 9:00AM Morning Svc 10:00AM Evening Svc 6:00PM PROVIDENCE RESCUE MISSION 5 6 8 10 11 19 Sunday School 9:00AM Morning Svc 10:00AM Evening Svc 6:00AM Sunday School 9:00AM Morning Svc 10:00AM Evening Svc 6:00PM DEACON S MEETING 6:00 PM 28 Dinner Prayer Mtg. Bible Study Olympians Youth Group Dinner Prayer Mtg. Bible Study Olympians Youth Group Dinner Prayer Mtg. Bible Study Olympians Youth Group Dinner Prayer Mtg. Bible Study Olympians Youth Group Dinner Prayer Mtg. Bible Study Olympians Youth Group 15 2 Women s Prayer Breakfast 9 AM Men s Prayer Breakfast 7 AM 18 22 23 24 25 EXEC. BRD. MTG. 6:00PM 18