Open Hearts, Open Arms, Open Minds
Contact Information
Phone: (860) 668-1661
Fax: (860)668-6126
Email:
office@secondbaptistsuffield.org
Location:
100 N Main St
Suffield, CT 06078
Weekly Schedule
Sunday
- 9:00am Adult Education
- 9:00am Kids for Christ
- 10:00am Worship
- 10:00am Nursery
- 10:15am Sunday School
- 10:15am Sr. High Class
- 11:15am Coffee Hour
- 4:30pm Women's Bible Study
Monday
- 7:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous
- 7:00pm Venture Scouts
Tuesday
- 7:00pm Boy Scouts
Wednesday
- 2:30pm Middle School "Helping Hands"
Thursday
- 6:15pm Bell Choir
- 7:15pm Adult Choir
Friday
- 12:30pm Fabulous Friday Folders
Welcome in the Name of
Jesus Christ
Welcome Friends! No matter how God made you or where you are in your walk with God, you are welcome here. We are a beloved community of faith celebrating the Grace of Jesus Christ. We put vibrant faith into action in our modern world as "doers of the Word." We are an American Baptist church committed to soul freedom, the authority of scripture, and the autonomy of the local church. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us if there is any way we may be of service to you. We welcome you with open hearts, open arms and open minds.
In the Peace & Light of Christ,
The Rev. Erica Wimber Avena, Interim Pastor
Ladies Tea
Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 pm
Please join us on Saturday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm for the “Art of Brewing Tea” with Lao Long Tea Company. Finger sandwiches and desserts will be provided. This event is Free. Please bring a friend and RSVP to the church office at 860-668-1661.
Friends In Faith Sunday
June 3, 2012 at 10:00 am
Last year’s Friends in Faith luncheon was such a success, we are providing you with a wonderful opportunity to slow down and enjoy each other’s company and share in a delightful light luncheon.
We will be having a coffee hour luncheon on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. Our Transition Team plans to bring a progress report to keep us informed and on board regarding the renewal of our church and future planning.
In order for us all to share in this event, we are asking for volunteers to help make sandwiches and desserts. A sign-up sheet will be available during coffee hour on Sunday, May 20 and May 27, or you can call Dian Kingsbury at 860-745-7851.
Come, join us on Sunday, June 3rd to renew, rejoice and explore our relationship with Christ and with each other!
Save the Date - Sunday, June 10!
10 a.m. service by the children
Followed by the Church Picnic
Second Baptist at a glance...
Worship
Experience Sunday Worship at 10 am with a relaxed and joyous traditional style and beautiful music. An adult staffed nursery and Sunday School are available September to July. We have many musical, fellowship, outreach and educational groups to help you find a spiritual home. Please see our schedule to the right.
In the event of inclement weather, all church event cancellations will be posted on WVIT-NBC 30, WFSB-Channel 3, and WTNH-Channel 8 in addition to this website.
Education
Sunday Adult Education, the High School Class & Kids for Christ are at 9 am. Sunday School for all other children begins mid-way through worship at 10 am. We have a single Sunday School class for children during the summer.
Camp Wightman
2011 summer schedule is available, please sign-up early and get your forms in. For more information pick up a flier from Sue Begin-Schneller or call 860-402-7813. http://www.campwightman.org
Children & Nursery
Children are welcome to participate in worship and we have a special children's moment in the main service. Our newly refurbished baby nursery has trained adult staff and age-appropriate toys. There is a crib and stocked changing table. We have electronic pagers so parents can worship without worry.
Accessible to People With Disabilities
Our sanctuary is accessible by elevator and we have accessible restrooms. Several pews have discreetly recessed spaces on the outer end for wheelchairs. Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers.
Get a User Name & Password
Login user names and passwords to our intranet are available to members of Second Baptist. Please request a user name and password by clicking the link below the login to the left. Online, print and video training materials are available. After you log in, just click HELP in the upper right hand corner.
Vocal and Hand Bell Choirs
Choirs rehearse on Thursday evenings. We have many opportunities for children and adults to sing and an intergenerational bell choir. For more information please call the church office as given above. Handbell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:15 pm. Sanctuary Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:15 pm.
Youth Group meets most every week. See the Youth page and call Sue at 860-402-7813 for information. See the youth page in the menu to the left.
Soup Kitchen Food delivery and serving in Springfield is from 11 am to 1 pm, round trip.
Mission Opportunities
We have taken groups to the Dominican Republic and the area of Biloxi, Mississippi (Habitat For Humanity). We have occasional volunteer days with Habitat For Humanity in either Springfield, MA or Hartford, CT. We are a member of the ministry support network for medical missionary Kristy Engel in La Romana, Dominican Republic and Haiti. In early 2011, we sent one short term missionary to Calcutta, India to teach knitting to destitute and enslaved women. We are also involved with a number of outreach programs and collect resources for people in need.
Mrs. Evelyne Battle, Office Manager
Office Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 am - 2 pm. See the staff page under "Who Are We" for more information.