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Spring 2017 The Carillon Table Of Contents Trustee Notes 2 Christian Ed. & Youth Act. 3 Christians In Action 4 Diaconate Notes 5 Pastoral Search Committee 6 Mission News 7 Library Notes 8 One Heart Mission 9 Upcoming Events 10 Women s Ministry 11 Bible Studies 12 Do You Know? 13 Operation Christmas Child 14 Lent/Easter 15 Praise/ Giving/ Thanks Birthday/ Anni. Info/Church Office Info 16 17 My Sisters and Brothers, I remember her as the woman from Otter Creek. It is a village of dreams more than reality. Maybe she lived next door to the Walton s, but more probable she lived in my heart, and I only thought I knew her. Perhaps you also know her? She lived in an era when The Katzenjammer Kids was the first American comic strip. H.G. Wells wrote the Invisible Man, and artificial light was just beginning to be used to develop pictures. But this woman from Otter Creek never lived an artificial life. She never lived in a put-on world of anything. She and her family worked their farm, and she understood what it meant to work hard- very hard. They all toiled long hours day in and day out, year in and year out; she and her husband planted the garden, milked the cows, repaired the fences, and did the thousand and one things needed. They did the best they could and stood shoulder to shoulder. They raised their children, and made their house into a home. She remembered her two boys building snow forts and tree houses. She smiled as she thought of their mischief which seemed at the time to be so important to discipline. Now they were memories filed away in her mind. She could open and see them whenever she wished. Even though their life had been difficult; she never lost the twinkle in her eye. It was one of the reasons her husband loved her so much, and that love blossomed into a beautiful bouquet of flowers of different colors, and wonderful fragrances. How fortunate they had been. So, no matter if she were cooking on the wood stove, or canning the vegetables for the family; she kept a song in her heart whose words of love spoke forth brightly from her eyes. The farmhouse itself was set high atop Brown Hill. It had been named for the previous owner Joshua Brown. Next to the house, I can see the whirling windmill which was used to draw water from the well. When working, the water was sweet, cold, and refreshing. When broken; it was a source of aggravation for her husband. Inside the house was a wooden floor. A table and four chairs set in front of the fieldstone fireplace. On the mantel above the fireplace was a proud picture of Grandpa in his Civil War uniform, some toy dolls from her sister, and a small stone with her name written upon it. But like for every person, things changed in Otter Creek. She was now alone as she sat in front of the fire. What seemed like forever now; her husband died. Also, one of her children died. Her other son moved to California. Yet she had learned a great lesson of life even if it took her many years to accept the truth of it: she was not really alone. She understood that her God had been with her in the past, and would be with her in the future. This assurance of God would see her through the days to come. Funny, she thought, I am seeing God in new ways, even now when I am old and gray. He continues to be my rock, my salvation, my savior, and above all; He is my friend. But the Lord is also my companion. We all understand the women from Otter Creek; because we all face challenges and trials in life. We too have memories and ideas. We too work hard and stand together. We too seek God s presence. It is while seeking His companionship that we discover there is a future where we are more than conquerors. The women form Otter Creek. Maybe there is some of her in all of us. Grace and peace, Pastor Gary

The Carillon Page 2 Trustee Notes The past two months the trustees have been reviewing the quote for our stained-glass windows and the wireless security cameras options to ensure our decision will be the most efficient and practical needs for our church at this time. As continued maintenance is needed around the Church, especially in times that warrants the reach of very high places, the trustees decided to purchase a 16ft ladder to keep on hand. At the end of 2016, one of the projector bulbs blew during one of our Sunday Services therefore additional bulb lamps were purchased through the Diaconate s Budget. These bulbs will be replaced soon. The replacement presented itself a challenge with the projector being so high up from the ceiling in the sanctuary and no means to getting to it. Now that we have purchased the 16ft ladder the bulbs will be replaced and pictures will soon be showing more clearly. :) Just recently, the Administrative Assistant s computer crashed leaving the hard drive unrepairable. Our Church was just blessed with 2 replacement computers, several monitors and stands from someone that was willing and able to give them as gifts to our Church. This saved our Church a ton of money. All data was retrieved and moved to the replacement computer with minimum hardship besides the loss of old saved emails and the storage of email addresses/distribution lists. All current active members and routine communication email addresses have been reestablished. The remaining email addresses will be recouped overtime. Pastor s computer will be the next to be replaced, well in time, with the recent issues that are starting to present itself. Your Trustees, Betty Poitras Hannah Harrington Rick Staples

The Carillon Page 3 Christian Education Notes We would like to thank Alice Lancaster, Mae Bilodeau and Maynard Lancaster for all their hard work with clean and reorganizing our dining hall kitchen and Chapel Kitchette areas. They worked extremely hard to make sure that it was pleasing to the eye. On February 18th, the committee put on a Ham & Bean Dinner to raise fund for Kitchen items and to fellowship with on another as people of God. The food looked and smelled amazing. Thanks to everyone that was involved in the cooking, cleaning and serving. We are planning another Yard Sale May 27th from 9am to 2pm and looking for a great turn out. Your Board of Christian Education Amy Caswell-Chair Carlene Keniston Mae Bilodeau Sue Jancetic Alice Lancaster Youth Activities Notes March 10th at 7:00-8:45pm- Chat N Movie Fielder s Choice and light snacks. March 31st- Youth Activity Swimming and Snack. Transportation is required please contact Sue Jancetic 998-9006 for start time and sign up. April 21st at 7:-8:45pm- Chat N Movie series called The Great Commandments and light snacks. This is a fun series that will be showing through the seasons. April 22nd at 1:00pm-3:30pm Kite Flying Event at the Tilton Arch. All ages, family and friends are welcome, weather permitted, light lunch (pot luck) and lots of fun!. Transportation is required please sign up by contacting Sue Jancetic 998-9006. If weather is not cooperating there will be craft activities at Church. May 19th at 7:00-8:45pm- Chat N Movie Day of Discovery and light snacks. June 23rd Outdoor and Indoor Game Night All ages, family and friends are welcome. Weather permitted there will be bean bag throwing, SPUD with alternative words (LOVE, FRIENDS, CHURCH) outside and light snacks and board games indoors. June 30th- Weather Permitted Day Time Adventure and Picnic in Lincoln NH. Gondola ride and hiking. Permission slips, Volunteers and transportation will be needed. More information to come.

The Carillon Page 4 Christian In Action In the last 2 months we have studied a timeline of some select well known People who chose to let God work through them from all types of walks of life during the last 2000+ years created our own time line with pictures and stories. We can wonderful results from those decisions and we can choose this too! Coming right up in March, the CIA (Christians In Action) Sunday will be presenting some posters to the Church for display covering many topics we have worked on since September. God's Love, Being Kind, and Quotes from History are among them. Also money's collected by the children will be given to One Heart Mission in April. The kid's are doing a great job with this! We have had several skits this year: contemporary, old testament, and new testament skits - all are fun! We have more to come! Coming up in our lessons we have: God's Word Will Get Out! and a fun scroll craft, and Listen Up! Studying Zechariah 7:9 and bringing it into today - we can listen and treat people fairly and with compassion everywhere we go. Our craft will be Hot Spot Listening models. We will also be studying Ruth and doing a skit about her life. The Easter Story is a beautiful timeless series. We will continue work on our storyboards and thanking God for His Son Jesus! We will fill our hearts with the beauty of this reality: Jesus died for Us! May will be a month full of Fun. We have lessons: Miriam's Music, Mother's Day Love, A Red Sea Celebration, Birds and Flowers and many activities, crafts, and games. In June we will have an early Father's Day Lesson: A Father's Trust and also prepare for Our Children's Day Celebration and a skit activity to be done in front of the congregation during Service on 6/11/17 as well as end of the year certificates, thank you, and recognitions. An extra practice day TBA as we get closer! CIA Sunday School, Sue Jancetic

The Carillon Page 5 Diaconate Notes The membership and mailing database has been completed and only routine updates are needed when applicable. As noted in the 2016 Annual Report, the sound system is still being looked into for repair. The Console still needs repairs or replacements and will continue to work on getting this completed. We are still looking into video recording the Sunday Services to get them out to the shut-ins or anyone who may want to view the service. Possible post such service videos on our Website as well. We could also make DVDs for those who may not have internet access. Right now, the Sanctuary is presented with a Wi-Fi challenge that is currently being worked on so that we are able to stream and project relevant Christian videos or music from the Internet. With Lent, Palm Sunday and Holy week approaching, we continue to work with the Pastor with our Church Services preparations. Advertising has started by scheduling accouchements on signs, placing on our Website, Facebook page and within this Carillon. Additional items have been created to further evangelize out to the Community through invitation. Your Diaconate, Richard Soucier-Chair Alys Martinson Barbara Denault Jerry Davis Carl DeLuca Irene Lewis

The Carillon Page 6 Pastoral Search Committee Notes The Pastoral Search Committee have undergone a few interviews and has even had an 2nd interview with an applicant. Finding a Pastor/Minister continues to be a slow and meticulous process. We have had some really good candidates to pick and choose from. We are getting closer to the final stages and believe that God has chosen one for us. We will be doing a Pulpit Review at the end of March on one of the applicants. There are a few more steps that we must undergo before we can confidently say that we have found someone. As we ve been asking, please continue to be patient with the Committee as the process does take time, prayer and patience are much needed. We will find the Pastor/Minister God leads us towards but in his time not ours. Respectively submitted by the Pastoral Search Committee, Dick Soucier Barbara Denault Hannah Harrington Carlene Keniston Betty Poitras Sue Jancetic Jerry Davis

The Carillon Page 7 Mission News & Notes It is now the time to focus on the America for Christ Offering. This offering benefits mission work across the United States and Puerto Rico. Our goal is: Your gift for this offering will make life changing impact through ministries and resources that vitalize congregations and communities across the United States and Puerto Rico. It is our job as Christians to share what we have with $500.00 others. This is one opportunity to do just that. Your gift to the America for Christ Offering will make that difference in places like community centers, after school programs within cities, and homes for the homeless. All places where our missionaries are currently spreading the Word. Prayerfully consider how your gift might make a difference in the lives of those that are in need. Missions Committee, Alys Martinson Sue Jancetic

The Carillon Page 8 Library News New Read Me Selection If you haven t checked out our library get in there and look. Below are just some of the recently added books that are available to you. Always Close to Home by Jerry S. Eicher (The St. Lawrence County Amish) Twins Laura and Lydia Mast keep few secrets from each other, but even Laura doesn t sense the great ache Lydia has held in her heart since Laura started dating. When will it be Lydia s turn for love? Laura s world is turned upside down when a tragic accident threatens her drams of becoming John s Frau. Despite the obstacles in her path, Laura remains steadfast in her faith. Will Lydian love for a local boy win out over his love for the world, and is Laura strong enough to face an uncertain future with John? Only the Lord has the answers. Because You re Mine by Colleen Coble When her husband Liam is killed by a car bomb, Singer and Irish Beauty Alanna doesn t quite know where to turn. Her father-in-law is threatening to take custody of the baby she carries, but Alanna knows she can t lose the only piece of Liam she has left. Alanna s manager offers her a marriage of convenience to obtain U.S. citizenship and allow her to escape her father-in-law s control. It seemed like a perfect solution until she arrives at the family home of her new husband-decaying mansion with more questions than answers. Strange things begin happening that threaten Alanna s life and the life of her child. Are the merely coincidences? Or is something more sinister at work? A mysterious painting, a haunting melody, and a love stronger than death leave Alanna questioning where darkness ends and light begins. In the Shadow of DENALI by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse Cassidy Ivanoff and her father work at the new and prestigious Curry Hotel near the foot of Mount McKinley-Denali. Her father is the wilderness and exploration guide for the wealthy tourists and Cassidy works in the Kitchen as the Cook s Assistant. Excitement happens when preparing for the President s visit, his historic trip to dedicate a new national park on its way to completing the Alaska Railroad plans. Allan Brennan travels to Curry Hotel to be an Alaska Mountain Guide Apprentice with hopes of discovering the truth of his father s death on the mountain years ago. He finds an ally in Cassidy and the two begin to look into the mystery and find that things are much less clear, and more dangerous than either could ever imagine.

The Carillon Page 9 One Heart Mission Here is a great way to help our One Heart Mission all items we give out to the families that come to One Heart are purchased or donated. If you would like to help by donating items the following items are in need: BABY ITEMS DISPOSABLE DIAPERS SIZE Newborn to Size 6 MOIST WIPES BABY WASH BABY POWDER DIAPER RASH OINTMENT PERSONAL ITEMS POISE PADS DEPENDS SIZE Size Small to X-Large WOMENS PRODUCTS TAMPONS PADS HYGIENE PRODUCTS MOUTH RINSE DENTURE CLEANER DENTAL FLOSS TOOTHPASTE TOOTHBRUSH DEODORANT BAR SOAP DISPOSABLE RAZORS MEN S SHAVING CREAM CONDITIONER HAND/BODY LOTION SHAMPOO HAND SOAP BODY WASH EAR SWABS MISC TRASH BAGS HAND SANITIZER INSECT REPELLANT SPF 30 SUN SCREEN PAPER PRODUCTS TISSUES CLEANING SUPPLIES LAUNDRY DETERGENT ALL PURPOSE CLEANER FLOOR CLEANER DISINFECTANT SPRAY DISH DETERGENT GLASS CLEANER Here are the numbers of families we have served (broken down by town) during the Winter 2016-2017! December January February Unknown 5 Unknown 1 Unknown 2 Franklin 106 Franklin 83 Andover 2 Gilford 2 Gilford 3 Claremont 1 Hill 1 Hill 1 Danbury 2 Northfield 12 Northfield 9 Franklin 84 Tilton 9 Lochmere 1 Gilford 3 Penacook 1 Hill 1 Tilton 7 Northfield 15 Lochmere 1 Rumney 1 Tilton 9 Month Totals: 123 106 121

The Carillon Page 10 Upcoming Events & Meetings The Baptist Church of Franklin s Quarterly Business Meeting will be held April 26th at 7pm. All members are encourage to attend. Annual Gathering 2017- The Annual Gathering will be on May 5th and 6th, 2017 at the Fireside Inn in West Lebanon, NH. Workshops will be led by: Dr. Roberto Miranda, Rev. Carolyn Clarke, Pastor Aaron Goodro, and Dr. Moa Imchen and Dr. Akum Longchar. On Saturday there will be a youth project with students in grades 5-8 and childcare for ages 3 (and potty trained) through grade 4. Information on registration will be sent out soon. Camp Sentinel Summer Camp 2017 All Surpassing POWER! This 68th summer season we will explore the All- Surpassing POWER of God and what it looks like to store up this POWER in humble earthenware jars of clay. Each day we will unpack a different aspect of how we are to live for God by standing for TRUTH, shining light out of darkness, storing up this treasure in jars of clay, and His life at work within us. We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 Youth Overnight Camp Program (BG1-BG6) Boys and Girls Overnight Camp ($480) Youth 7-15 years old Camp Sentinel has provided a safe, fun, Christian summer camp experience. Daily activities include: swimming, boating, arts & crafts, teambuilding games, ropes course with zipline, rockwall, archery, hiking, large group team sports, and many other great adventures. Each evening the entire camp gathers for Vespers which is a time of worship, singing and Bible study. Weekly Theme: Red Carpet. On Friday evenings we gather at a special red carpet celebration banquet where campers dress up for a special dinner to celebrate the week. Program weeks: Sunday June 25th *, Sunday July 2nd, Sunday July 9th *, Sunday July 16th, Sunday July 23rd, Sunday August 6th (*campers may stay for two weeks) If you need a brouchures please contact the camp office 603.539.4839 or info@campsentinel.org. Register online at www.campsentinel.org

The Carillon Page 11 Women s Ministry Join Us for the 2017 Virtual Mission Encounter See Me As I Am May 8-12, 2017 ABCVNH Region, on behalf of the National ABWomen, is extending an Virtual invitation to our Women. See Me As I Am, a virtual mission encounter for women, will explore interfaith dialogue and the understanding of our call by God to transform our communities through our relationships with one another. Each night s conference call will have two special guests, one Baptist and one Muslim. Special guests will dialogue with one another on the evening s topic, then conference call participants will have the opportunity to join in the dialogue. Monday: Taalibah Hassan and Rev. Carol McVetty Tuesday: Dr. Safiya Saaman and Rev. Dr. Suzanne Kershaw Wednesday: Marcia Street and Manira A. El Bearny Thursday: Rev. Elizabeth Congdon and Rafiya Syeed For more information about what virtual mission encounters are and how they work, speaker biographies, and registration, visit www.abwministries.org/vme. Ladies Save the Date May 20 th - 8:30am to 5pm Hillsboro United is presenting Facing the Mirror Together by Daphne Delay, a National Speaker, Author and Pod-Cast Host. Event will be held at the American Legion, 538 W Main St, Hillsboro, NH 03244 Pre-Registration is $20, if postmarked by May 1st. Afterwards registration is $25. Seating is limited. Please include: your name, address and contact information with Money order or Check made out to Hillsboro United and mail to PO Box 692, Hillsboro, NH 03244 For more information contact: Hillsboro United at 603-464-3056

The Carillon Page 12 Women s Bible Study All Women are Still Welcome to Join Us Each Saturday at 10am. Started The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - by Beth Moore We are currently diving into Genesis 12-50 with personal studies 5 days a week, which will allow us to discover God's pursuit of a relationship with man, and marvel as His plan to bless all people. This study is full of twists and turns, ruin and redemption, revelation and mystery. We will be exploring concepts such as blessing, covenant, and promise, and the influence each has on a New Testament believer s life in todays world. We will plunge into the heart of Genesis, right into God s remarkable pursuit, of relationship and to the unfolding of His earthly plan: that through one nation and ultimately, one man all people on earth will be blessed. Adult Bible Study All are Welcome!! 5 more Sundays for this great Bible Study. Join us Sundays 9:00-9:45am in Pastor Andy s office. In this study, God s story continues with the intense devotion of his people. Discover how their passionate faith prepares the way for Jesus and his ultimate act of obedience and sacrifice at the cross. Then, be challenged in your life to live as they did by every word that comes from the mouth of God. The video part of the Study filmed on location in Qumran, Machaerus, En Gedi, Jerusalem and Gethsemane, these illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life.

The Carillon Page 13 New!! Do You Know Q & A January 22, 2017 (a) 1.Seeing we are surrounded by witnesses, name four (4) things you, as followers and Disciples of Christ, should do. Hebrews 12 January 29, 2017 (b) 1. 2 Chronicles continues the history of whose royal line? 2. When the author of 2 Chronicles wrote about the kings he measured them on the basis of what? 3. Name 4 Parables of Jesus from the Book of Matthew. February 5, 2017 (c) 1. Who were they talking about in Malachi 3:1-6 that foreshadowed Jesus Christ? 2. What two (2) things did this messenger preach about in the book of Malachi? 3. In the Gospel of John Ch14-17, what are the five (5) ministries of the Holy Spirit? 4. What did Jesus mean in the Gospel of John, Chapter 3, when he said I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.? February 12, 2017 (d) 1. According to Matthew4:4, besides bread what do people need to feed more on, for their life? 2. What was the 1 st part of the Bible written in, not English but in what language? 3. Does God have a name? If so, what do you think it would be? Hint: the Devine characters in Hebrew are transliterated as YHWH. February 19, 2017 (e) 1. When Christians observe Palm Sunday, What biblical narrative are they celebrating? 2. In Gospel of Matthew, Who baptizes Jesus? 3. In What water was Jesus baptized? February 26, 2017 (f) 1. According to the Introduction of Psalms, out of the 150 Psalms, one 100 of them are thought to be written by which (7) seven Authors? 2. According to Matthew 17, who did Jesus take with him to the high mountain? 3. What did Jesus mean in Matthew 17:12 when he said In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands? Answers: (See alpha letters for answers) (a) 1. throw off Sin, that hinders relationship, run with perseverance, fix eyes on Jesus, (b) 1. David s 2. The basis of their faithfulness to God 3. Parable of Lost Sheep, Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and Parable of the Tenants are 4 of many (c) 1. John the Baptist 2. God s love for Israel and God s judgment and promise 3. The Indweller, the Teacher, the Testifier, the Convictor, and the Glorifier 4. Water and Spirit Baptism with the holy spirit (d)1. God s Holy Word 2. Hebrew 3. Yahweh (e) 1. Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem 2. John the Baptist 3. River of Jordan (f) 1. David-73, Asaph-12, Sons of Korah-10, Moses-1, Heman the Ezrahite-1, Ethan the Ezrahite-1, Solomon 1. 2. Peter, James and John the brother of James 3. Jesus s Crucifixion

The Carillon Page 14 Operation Christmas Child The Baptist Church of Franklin loves to participate each year in the Samaritan s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoe box campaign. Each year we collect a great number of boxes and strive each year to exceed the following years number of boxes. Do you want to be involved this year? Do you wish there were a easier way to collect those items so the burden isn t all at once at the end of the year? Here is a great way to collect items for your shoeboxes each month: In March collect craft items. In April collect stuffed animals. In May collect hygiene items In June collect small toys In July collect clothing items In August collect school supplies In September collect games and puzzles In October write a letter and include a photo of you. In November include your $7 donation In December pray for your shoebox recipient.

The Carillon Page 15 Lent & Easter Information A forty-day period of penitence and prayer which begins on Ash Wednesday (March 1st this Year) and prepares for the feast of Easter. It is a form of retreat for Christians preparing to celebrate the paschal mystery. It became a forty-day retreat during the 7th century to coincide with the forty days spent by Christ in the desert; before this Lent usually lasted only a week. Every Friday of Lent is a day of abstinence. Fasting probably originated from the custom of fasting by those who were expecting to be baptized after being catechumens. The third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent refer to the process of preparing for baptism. These don t just include abstinence and fasting but also prayers and charitable works. Ash Wednesday is one of the greatest days of penitence. It is noted that penitence will lead one closer to God. People should not become overly involved in the penitence itself, but however, realize that the penitence is in preparation for celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. March 5th 1st Sunday of Lent, Sunday Service at 10am March 12th - 2nd Sunday of Lent, Sunday Service at 10am March 19th -3rd Sunday of Lent, Sunday Service at 10am March 26th -4th Sunday of Lent, Sunday Service at 10am April 2nd -5th Sunday of Lent, Sunday Service at 10am

The Carillon Page 16 Praise & Choir ~ Sing Praises to our LORD As, Lent & Holy Week are coming up our Choir will be busy gathering and practicing music. EVERYONE is welcome!! If you are interested in joining please see either Pastor Gary If you would like to join our Church Praise Team practices are held each Wednesday at 7pm. Except for the 3rd Wednesday each month. Giving of a Grateful Heart The 1st Sunday of each month, Communion Offering Envelopes will be provided to the Congregation in hopes that those that are lead will make a special donation. All Communion Fellowship Offerings goes directly to our Church Family that are in need. 30 Hour Rafting for Wishes July 21-22, 2017 Meredith Bay, NH This fundraiser is to raise money for the Make A Wish foundation that grants wishes to children within New Hampshire that are diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. If you are interested in donating for this cause two of our members at The Baptist Church of Franklin are sponsors, please see Hannah Harrington or Amy Caswell or go to https://friends.nh.wish.org/events/-/e114037 and click on the sponsor name on the bottom right corner of the page. Thanks & Blessings Notes Receipt of a note from a church in Oregon. A couple of years ago The Baptist Church of Franklin advertised through American Baptist Churches that hymnals were for the taking. These hymnals found a home for many to use. The Note Reads: Thanks once again for these used hymnals which are used and loved weekly and are a great blessing to our time of fellowship ---study--praise---and prayer. They are a blessing to us!

The Carillon Pa g e 1 7 Birthdays & Anniversaries Please Let Us Know! If you are an member or regular attendee of the church with a Spring birthday and/or anniversary but you don t see your name or your family member s name here, please contact the church office and let us know! 934-0230 or thebaptist@metrocast.net Spring Birthdays Mar 1st Mar 2nd Mar 17th Mar 19th Apr 18th May 1st May 6th May 12th May 17th May 31st Joe Keniston Amanda Keniston Priscilla Geroge Brian Colburn Christina Santas Rachel Jancetic Rick Staples Jodi Desrosiers Brittany Harrington Jason Caswell Betty Poitras Apr 27th Apr 29th May 16th Steven & Barbara Denault Jason & Amy Caswell Roger & Betty Poitras Church Office Hours & Information Rev. Gary Andy s Office Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 AM - 6 PM Wednesdays from 1 PM - 9 PM Please call Rev. Andy ahead for appointments. Pastor s email address: pastorgary@metrocast.net Pastor s phone number: (603) 934-2215 Admin. Office Hours Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays from Noon - 5:30 PM Please call the office during weekdays at (603) 934-0230 to ensure someone is here to open the door for you.

The Baptist Church of Franklin PO Box 306 21 Church Street Franklin, NH 03235 603-934-0230 thebaptist@metrocast.net Go Green! This Newsletter now available by email! Contact the Church office for your copy! The Baptist Church Of Franklin Spring 2017 Newsletter Spring 2017 He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the sky nest by the waters, they sing among the branches. He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate-bringing forth food from the earth. Psalm 104:10-14 Visit Our website!! Thebaptistchurchoffranklin.weebly.com