en Engaging Faith, Worship, Fellowship & Loving Action http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 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 immersed in the Grace of Jesus Christ. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us if there is any way we may be of service to you. In the Peace & Light of Christ,The Rev. David Reed-BrownPlease scroll down for more information about worship, education, children, nursery, Camp Wightman, vocal music for children and adults, handbell choir, accessibility, Second Baptist Women and the Pastor's weekly coffee. See the menu to the left for more. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:01:57 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73&article_id=202 Robyn with her Dominican staff friends. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:00:55 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73&article_id=203 Robyn helped in all aspects of the birthing process. It was quite an eye-opening experience with all the woman in labor in one large room. Not a lot of privacy, as you can imagine. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:00:49 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73&article_id=201 Robyn's friends. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:00:44 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73&article_id=199 Dear friends, It has been such a blessing to get so many emails from friends about exciting tasks and places to which God has called them this summer. Well, now it’s my turn! On Saturday, August 2, I return to the Dominican Republic for two and a half weeks- I’ll be with the same organization I served with last year: Medical Ministry International. I am so excited to see my friends I spent two months with last summer and support the work that they do there all year. MMI sponsors two-week trips for North American doctors and healthcare professionals to work in clinic and hospital settings in lower income areas worldwide. My official role on the trip is an “interpreter,” which meant a variety of things last year: I translated one-on-one with physicians, helped doctors and nurses in pre and post-op at the hospital, presented short lessons on health issues and so much more. I am excited to see what God has in store for me this year because each project is different. Then, after the two-week project, I am spending a few days with Dominican friends in Santo Domingo. My friend Milton and his wife have invited me to stay with them, and I am happy to accept their hospitality :) So, wonderful amigos, could you pray for this trip? I’m a little nervous, but God is so good! Things I’m thinking about are: Praise that I get to go back: I’m SO excited!!! I am so grateful for a grant from World Christian Fellowship at Messiah and a donation from my home church (Second Baptist in Suffield) that cover the MMI participant fee. And my parents bought me my plane tickets as my Christmas present. For whatever reason, God really provided for my financially, which was a wonderful assurance that I should go back. Praise Jesus! Relationships with many Dominican friends. The main reason I wanted to go back was to see people I developed friendships with last summer and this year through email and phone calls. I am excited to see them but am also nervous knowing I’ve changed since last year, and I’m sure they have, too. I pray I can love and encourage them. Patients that we meet. I pray for guidance for doctors and nurses as God uses them to heal many people physically. The cool thing about MMI is that it partners with local churches to give patients an opportunity to hear the Gospel. My heart’s number one desire is for appropriate physical and spiritual healing for patients that we meet.My Spanish skills. I want to do my best for God, and I am very out of practice. Pray for my communication skills! The MMI project participants. I hope we can be obedient to what God is calling us to do this week. I probably won’t have internet access there, but I’ll send an follow-up when I get back (August 18). I would love to hear what you are up to this summer or these few weeks, so if you reply it will be fun to respond to your email then, too. I appreciate your friendship, support and prayers. Thanks for being a blessing in my life and encouraging me to seek God’s will in my life without fear or limitations. I pray the same for you! Love, Robyn Robyn Smith Outreach Coordinator Acclamation Dance Ministries "Let them praise His Name with dancing!" Psalm 149:3 rs1288@messiah.edu Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:57:58 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=73&article_id=200 Robyn avoided Hurricane Fay in Florida by rerouting her trip through San Juan instead and then return to the states via Philadelphia. She caught a train or 2 to New York and then picked up her car to get back to Suffield. After a short time at home, Robyn is now back at Messiah College, after helping drop off her sister at St. Johns in Queens, NY. Here are some photos from her trip. She was involved in a few dramatic deliveries, birth in the third world, so to speak, is a bit more painful due to lack of pain killers, anesthesia, etc. All in all, she seemed pleased by her contributions and is hopeful that her senior year will be enlightening for future plans. Steve Smith Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:49:56 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37&article_id=92 September 7Greeters: TBA (ME), Joe Ralston (LE), Brenda Prajzner (LL)Ushers: TEAM C: Tom Killam, Walt Malec, Barry Sisk,Wally Malec, & Lauren BeaulieuCommunion: Debbie Preli, Chair, Lucille Miller, ErnieBegin, & Gary PowellCandle Lighter: John KillamLay leader & Worship Leader: Joe HarryChildren's Story: Pastor DaveBaby Nursery: Kris PryceCoffee Hour: Becki FullerSeptember 14Greeters: TBA (ME), Joe Ralston (LE), Brenda Prajzner (LL)Ushers: TEAM D: Jim Grant, Joe Sylvia, Earl Colson, Luther Killam, & Bob DavisCandle Lighter: Jonah BerrienLay leader & Worship Leader: Debbie Preli Children's Story: Sue BeginBaby Nursery: Tara BeaulieuCoffee Hour: Howard Beal September 21 - World Mission ConferenceGreeters: TBA (ME), Joe Ralston (LE), Ushers: TEAM A: Howard Beal, Nicole Haynes, Steve SmithCandle Lighter: N/ALay leader & Worship Leader: NAChildren's Story: N/ABaby Nursery: Sharon ChagnotCoffee Hour: Ronnie Marquis September 28 Greeters: TBA (ME), Joe Ralston (LE), Brenda Prajzner (LL)Ushers: TEAM B: Art Sikes, Peter Das, Justin Drenzek, Jason Jamrog, & Doug Vormstein-SchneiderCandle Lighter: Robbie TobiaszLay leader & Worship Leader: Linda IshamChildren's Story: Pastor DaveBaby Nursery: Amy ArnoldCoffee Hour: Carolyn Samplatsky Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:05:05 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=53 . . . . . . . Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:44:47 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=51 HTML clipboard THE BELOVED BLOG FOR AUGUST 7 PRAYER CONCERNS: PLEASE SCROLL DOWN SOULFEST GROUP OF 26 RETURNS FROM A SOGGY BUT JOYFUL WEEK Can you look at their faces and feel the love of God among them? Water logged and happy as clams! The "wet look" - It's Baptist Chique! Sue Begin and Joyce Munson led a hearty crew of 26 to the SoulFest Christian contemporary music festival in New Hampshire near Lake Winnipesaukee. While it rained quite a lot, the group had a beautiful time and heard some amazing music. I asked Steve Smith to keep an "ear" out for great entertainers. He and Cindy passed these links to the music of Paul Colman. Enjoy... The One Thing Fill My Cup EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF GOD IN WORSHIP During the month of August the historic First Baptist Church on Hill Street is the setting for community worship services. We will not hold worship services at SBC on Sunday mornings for those five weeks, but do plan to join in the union services held 10 am each Sunday on Zion's Hill at the intersection of Hill Street and Russell Ave. in Suffield. We regret there is no nursery or childcare, but children are more than welcome to attend - they do each week! Worship moves back to Second Baptist on September 7. Listed below are the guest preachers for this summer. August 10 The Rev. Robyn Burns Interim Pastor, First Church of Christ, Congregational Jim Dennings & Carly Simoneau, duo Jennifer Griffiths, pianist August 17 The Rev. William Bartholomew Interim Pastor, West Suffield Congregational Church The Second Baptist Church Quintet Janet Cook, pianist August 24 The Rev. Ralph M. Cook Retired minister of United Church of Christ Liam Beecher, soloist Janet Cook, pianist August 31 The Rev. Dr. Sarah Birmingham-Drummond Director of Field Education Andover-Newton Seminary Jen Tyo, soloist Jennifer Griffith, pianist MISSION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & WORKSHOP INFORMATION Surprised by God's People!Join us September 19-21 here at Second Baptist Church! Register online at www.ABCCONN.orgOr call Becki Fuller at 668-4282.Cost for the whole weekend is $80. You may also register for just part of the weekend. Sunday morning worship is free. The subsidized Saturday night supper at Suffield Academy is only $15.A generous donor has offered scholarships for friends of Second Baptist. Just speak with Becki about this.Other scholarships for $35 each are available from ABCCONN - see the links below.Nursery, children's programming and youth programming are all provided.Parking will be behind the church and the the academy field just north of the church. Other overflow parking is in the works. REGISTER HERE Or print out and mail in this registration form. Volunteer waived fees policy Conference Web Site Youth and Child Programs Scholarship Information ABCCONN Scholarship Application To volunteer fill out this form or call Becki Fuller 668-4282 or Laura Burnaford 668-2333. Saturday Morning Workshops - 10:30 pm Bosna Hrvatska Srbija -- On the Edge Bill Keane, Senior Pastor FBC Branford Christians Crosses Among the Mayans - In Spanish at 10:30, English at 1:30 Doris & Ricardo Mayol, Missionaries in Mexico Human Trafficking Jam Karen Smith, Missionary in Thailand Is My Church Ready For A Short-Term Mission Trip? James Meek, Volunteer to Haiti & 8 years as team leader to the Dominican Republic It Takes More Than A Hub And Spokes To Make A Wheel Jim Bell, Mission Partnership Coordinator, Int'l Ministries Ruthann Stevenson, Mission Partnership Coordinator, Int'l Ministries Kinshasa, From the Roots Up - a community health approach in one of Africa's biggest cities Katherine Niles, Missionary in Congo Krik - Krak: Want to Hear a Story? Steve James, Missionary in Haiti The Local Church and the Immigrant Community Jorge Damasceno, Missionary in England Missions in the Caribbean - In English at 10:30, Spanish at 1:30 Madeline Flores-Lopez, Missionary in the Dominican Republic The New Realities Of The Middle East Jim Smith - SAT-7 Director of Church Connections Eastern US Seeds of Blossoms - In Spanish at 10:30, English at 1:30 Deliris Carrion-Rosa, Missionary in El Salvador What is it Like to be an Evangelical Christian Living in the Gaza Strip? Hanna Massad, Pastor Gaza Baptist Church Saturday Afternoon Workshops - 1:30 pm Bosna Hrvatska Srbija -- On the Edge Bill Keane, Senior Pastor FBC Branford Christians Crosses Among the Mayans - In Spanish at 10:30, English at 1:30 Doris & Ricardo Mayol, Missionaries in Mexico Help! There Are Karen In My Church! What's Next? Duane Binkley, Missionary in Thailand and the United States (Please note this topic goes until 5:00pm. Participants in this subject will NOT be done in time to be involved in the Mission in Motion opportunities.) Human Trafficking Jam Karen Smith, Missionary in Thailand Krik - Krak: Want to Hear a Story? Steve James, Missionary in Haiti Missions in the Caribbean - In English at 10:30, Spanish at 1:30 Madeline Flores-Lopez, Missionary in the Dominican Republic Russia: Death And Resurrection Holley Faulkner, Special assistant to Russia, Int'l Ministries Searching for the Meaning of Life; Finding Part of It in Giving Perkin F. Simpson, VP Finance, American Baptist Foundation Seeds of Blossoms Deliris Carrion-Rosa, Missionary in El Salvador Surprised By Our Cultures: Tools For Sensitive And Engaging Relationships Jonathan Hilsher, Coordinator of Volunteers, Int'l Ministries What is it Like to be an Evangelical Christian Living in the Gaza Strip? Hanna Massad, Pastor Gaza Baptist Church ROBYN SMITH RETURNS TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FOR MISSION WORK Dear friends, It has been such a blessing to get so many emails from friends about exciting tasks and places to which God has called them this summer. Well, now it's my turn! On Saturday, August 2, I return to the Dominican Republic for two and a half weeks- I'll be with the same organization I served with last year: Medical Ministry International. I am so excited to see my friends I spent two months with last summer and support the work that they do there all year. MMI sponsors two-week trips for North American doctors and healthcare professionals to work in clinic and hospital settings in lower income areas worldwide. My official role on the trip is an "interpreter," which meant a variety of things last year: I translated one-on-one with physicians, helped doctors and nurses in pre and post-op at the hospital, presented short lessons on health issues and so much more. I am excited to see what God has in store for me this year because each project is different. Then, after the two-week project, I am spending a few days with Dominican friends in Santo Domingo. My friend Milton and his wife have invited me to stay with them, and I am happy to accept their hospitality :) So, wonderful amigos, could you pray for this trip? I'm a little nervous, but God is so good! Things I'm thinking about are: -Praise that I get to go back: I'm SO excited!!! I am so grateful for a grant from World Christian Fellowship at Messiah and a donation from my home church (Second Baptist in Suffield) that cover the MMI participant fee. And my parents bought me my plane tickets as my Christmas present. For whatever reason, God really provided for my financially, which was a wonderful assurance that I should go back. Praise Jesus! Relationships with many Dominican friends. The main reason I wanted to go back was to see people I developed friendships with last summer and this year through email and phone calls. I am excited to see them but am also nervous knowing I've changed since last year, and I'm sure they have, too. I pray I can love and encourage them. Patients that we meet. I pray for guidance for doctors and nurses as God uses them to heal many people physically. The cool thing about MMI is that it partners with local churches to give patients an opportunity to hear the Gospel. My heart's number one desire is for appropriate physical and spiritual healing for patients that we meet. My Spanish skills. I want to do my best for God, and I am very out of practice. Pray for my communication skills! The MMI project participants. I hope we can be obedient to what God is calling us to do this week. I probably won't have internet access there, but I'll send an follow-up when I get back (August 18). I would love to hear what you are up to this summer or these few weeks, so if you reply it will be fun to respond to your email then, too. I appreciate your friendship, support and prayers. Thanks for being a blessing in my life and encouraging me to seek God's will in my life without fear or limitations. I pray the same for you! Love, Robyn Robyn Smith Outreach Coordinator Acclamation Dance Ministries "Let them praise His Name with dancing!" Psalm 149:3 rs1288@messiah.edu NEW HABITAT GULF MISSION TRIP INFO SESSION GATHERING AUGUST 28 at 7 PM IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY A web page with this and ongoing information is available here. Quick Information Contact Person: Gary Powell (Poweell1106@cox.net) or call 860.680.0726. Organizing Meeting: Thursday, August 28 at 7 pm Approximate Dates: Jan 26 - Feb 2 Cost per person: 1/3 the trip total, about $300 (remainder will be offset by the missions committee, fundraisers & donations) Registration Deadline: October 31, 2008 The Second Baptist Church will be sending a mission team to the Mississippi Gulf Coast again this January. The dates are Jan 26 through Feb 2, 2009 and we are looking for 15-20 volunteers. Our team will be helping to build homes for needy families through Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. No special skills or experience is necessary, just a good heart and a giving attitude. This part of the country has a long way to go in their recovery effort and helping to put a family in their own home is a great way for us to help. The trip will include flying down and back, with five work days while there usually from 8am to 3 pm. Lodging will be in a Habitat for Humanity Village and our teams will rent vans for transportation. Most of the cost of the trip will come from fund raising and the church's Mission budget, with each volunteer paying one third of the total cost which we are estimating to be about $300. If you want to go and need help with the cost, please let us know so we may quietly help. Past volunteers have found that there are some great benefits to this trip. We were blessed with new closer relationships with our fellow team members and the sense of being part of a much larger volunteer effort. Meeting and getting to know others, some of whom are working for weeks or months, gave us a feeling of optimism and hope. Everyone was glad they went and planned to work with Habitat again. More information is available at the Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Gulf Coast web site and in blogs from the past two trips are still here on our website (look on the menu to the left under "missions"). The blogs contain a lot of information. We are putting these dates out early so people that want to go can arrange the time off. You can contact Gary Powell with any questions or to sign up at Powell1106@cox.net or at 860.680.0726. "RINGERS" NEEDED FOR HAND BELL CHOIR If you are interested please call Director Arlene Howes at 413-265-6765 or e-mail her at arlenehowes@msn.com. AUGUST OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm during August. The office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. Our Pastor's Mon-Thurs morning office hours and Wednesday coffee at 4 pm remain the same for the summer. He will be on vacation from August 10 - 24. PASTOR'S COFFEE CONTINUES WEDNESDAYS AT 4 PM (EXCEPT AUGUST 13 & 20). At Dunkin' Donuts on Mountain Road in Suffield YOUR INPUT MAKES OUR MINISTRY BETTER Request a SERMON TOPIC from our pastor. Request a WORSHIP SONG January Survey Results Receive the monthly CRIER NEWSLETTER by e-mail only. The July-August Newsletter is here. PRAYER LIST Jim Wood's mother, Grace Wood, died on July 29. Our prayers are with him, Renay and family. Earl Colson is in Hartford Hospital and will have a procedure on Monday - hopefully home Tuesday. Earl's sister, Ernestine Colson, is in the hospital with advanced cancer. Our prayers continue with him on the death of his wife, Joyce. Jim Gilbert is receiving chemo and radiation for a brain tumor. Our prayers and loving support are with him, Linda and their whole family. An avid cross-country runner, Jim has returned to walking around the neighborhood each day. He and Linda appreciate your positive support as they look forward with hope. Bob Davis is having surgery on Monday, August 11 and expects a quick recovery. Merwyn Spaulding is recovering well. Nancy Kycia-Siwik, Sue Barron's sister, is fighting advanced cancer. Renay Emmanuele continues to recover slowly at home. She has ongoing numbness and considerable pain as more hurdles reveal themselves. She appreciates all our calls, cards and e-mails. Rosalie Riebel, 4-yr. old family friend of the Newmans, is beginning treatment for the recurrence of medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain tumor which is now on her spine. Bernie Gaudrault, Gail Davis's friend, is undergoing chemotherapy for stomach cancer. Paula Anderson, friend of the Blake family and 'second Mom' to Connor, is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. © Larry Nix (a friend of the Parkers) is out of ICU but is undergoing dialysis several times a week and has difficulty breathing. Heather Janssen, wife and mother of 4 young daughters and a friend of the Das family, has breast cancer which has metastasized to her bone. Ongoing prayer concerns can be found on the Second Baptist Church Parish Register which can be found at either entrance of the sanctuary. Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:43:34 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=52 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:41:02 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52&article_id=122 Our worship leaders lead the congregation at the beginning of the 10 am Sunday service by leading the Call to Worship, Offering an Opening Prayer, leading the Lord's Prayer and reading the first scripture. If you would like to volunteer as a worship leader, please contact our Chair of Deacons, Debbi Preli, Coordinator Anne Harry or Office Manager Evelyne Battle by clicking on their name. The Call to Worship and Lord's Prayer are both printed in the bulletin. Worship Leaders may write their own opening prayer or use one from a collection of worship resource books in our Church Library. PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to be present at the date assigned, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. Thank you for helping us in this way. 07-Sep-08Joe Harry14-Sep-08Debbie Preli21-Sep-08 NONE28-Sep-08Linda Isham05-Oct-08David Burnaford12-Oct-08Joel Parker19-Oct-08Cindy Smith26-Oct-08Steve Smith02-Nov-08Connor Blake09-Nov-08Tina Berrien16-Nov-08Anne Stanley23-Nov-08Barry Sisk30-Nov-08Jerry Kinsgbury07-Dec-08Howard Beal14-Dec-08Lin Remington21-Dec-08Natalie Das28-Dec-08David Battle04-Jan-09Peter Das11-Jan-09Dave Johnson18-Jan-09Ruth Beal25-Jan-09Mardi Newman01-Feb-09Bill Connelly08-Feb-09Joe Harry15-Feb-09Debbie Preli22-Feb-09Linda Isham01-Mar-09David Burnaford08-Mar-09Joel Parker15-Mar-09Cindy Smith22-Mar-09Steve Smith29-Mar-09Connor Blake05-Apr-09Tina Berrien12-Apr-09Anne Stanley19-Apr-09Barry Sisk26-Apr-09Jerry Kinsgbury03-May-09Howard Beal10-May-09Lin Remington17-May-09Natalie Das24-May-09David Battle31-May-09Peter Das07-Jun-09Dave Johnson14-Jun-09Ruth Beal21-Jun-09Mardi Newman28-Jun-09Bill Connelly05-Jul-09Joe Harry12-Jul-09Debbie Preli19-Jul-09Linda Isham26-Jul-09David Burnaford Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:16:40 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=47 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=47&article_id=98 DEACONS P L E A S E REMEMBER If you are unable to serve communion, it is your responsibility to switch with someone. Please let everyone on your team know of your change and also the chair of Deacons, so they can make note the switch.Communion Team Chairs please call your volulnteers a week in advance to remind them they are serving communion and need to help set up and clean up. * Designates Life Deacon SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE & SET-UP REMINDERS You may click on an underlined name to e-mail that person. August 2008No Communion - Service at First Baptist ChurchSeptember 2008CHAIR: Debbie PreliLucille MillerErnie BeginGary PowellOctober 2008CHAIR: Lucille MillerJulie LandryJoel ParkerConnor BlakeNovember 2008CHAIR: Mardi NewmanBev SikesLarry DobsonJoe RalstonDecember 2008CHAIR: Ernie BeginScott SylviaSigne WrightNatalie DasJanuary 2009CHAIR: Gary PowellJoel ParkerDee HaggettMardi NewmanFebruary 2009CHAIR: Larry DobsonErnie BeginLucille MillerLin Remington (phone 668-4353)Please note the month you are scheduled for communion. If you cannot serve at that time it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify the chair and Evelyne Battle in the office. Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:07:29 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=198 Quick InformationContact Person: Gary Powell (click to e-mail) or call 860.680.0726.Organizing Meeting: Thursday, August 28 at 7 pm Approximate Dates: Jan 26 - Feb 2Cost per person: 1/3 the trip total, about $300Registration Deadline: October 31, 2008 The Second Baptist Church will be sending a mission team to the Mississippi Gulf Coast again this January. The dates are Jan 26 through Feb 2, 2009 and we are looking for 15-20 volunteers. Our team will be helping to build homes for needy families through Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. No special skills or experience is necessary, just a good heart and a giving attitude. This part of the country has a long way to go in their recovery effort and helping to put a family in their own home is a great way for us to help. The trip will include flying down and back, with five work days while there usually from 8am to 3 pm. Lodging will be in a Habitat for Humanity Village and our teams will rent vans for transportation. Most of the cost of the trip will come from fund raising and the church’s Mission budget, with each volunteer paying one third of the total cost which we are estimating to be about $300. If you want to go and need help with the cost, please let us know so we may quietly help. Past volunteers have found that there are some great benefits to this trip. We were blessed with new closer relationships with our fellow team members and the sense of being part of a much larger volunteer effort. Meeting and getting to know others, some of whom are working for weeks or months, gave us a feeling of optimism and hope. Everyone was glad they went and planned to work with Habitat again. More information is available at the Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Gulf Coast web site and in blogs from the past two trips are still here on our website (look on the menu to the left under "missions"). The blogs contain a lot of information. We are putting these dates out early so people that want to go can arrange the time off. You can contact Gary Powell with any questions or to sign up at Powell1106@cox.net or at 860.680.0726. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:04:01 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=28 The Rev. David Reed-Brown, Pastor Evelyne Battle, Office Manager & Director of Music Jean Aldrich-Jones, OrganistArelene Howes, Handbell Choir Director Dan Kehoe, Composer in Residence Sue Begin, Youth Leader & Sunday School Coordinator Joyce Munson, Youth Leader Ronnie Marquis, Food Ministries Coordinator Win Senter, Facilities Manager Jennie Gogulski, Nursery Attendant Joe Bevilaqua, Custodian You can e-mail us by clicking on the underlined names above. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:15:30 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=121 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.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 Wightman2008 summer schedual is available, please sign-up early and get your forms in. For more information pick up a flyer from Sue Begin or call 402-7813. http://www.campwightman.orgChildren & 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 NEW! 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. Youth Group meets most every week. See the Youth page and call Sue at 402-7813 for information.Prayer Circle meets Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:00 am.Pastor's Coffee at Dunkin Donuts Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm. Soup Kitchen Preparation is Second Saturdays at 10 am. Food delivery and serving in Springfield is from 11 am to 1 pm, round trip.Second Baptist Women Second Baptist Women meets on the first Saturdays of the month. Please call for dates of the Men's Fellowship. Both groups are intergenerational and offer a variety of fun, interactive and informative events.The Rev. David Reed-Brown, Pastor Is available by appointment Sunday to Thursday or any time in an emergency. He is usually available at the office Monday - Thursday mornings. See the staff page under "Who Are We" for more information.Mrs. Evelyne Battle, Office Manager Summer Office Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm. See the staff page under "Who Are We" for more information. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:31:44 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=124 Our pastor is available to everyone in the community on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm at Dunkin' Donuts on Mountain Rd right here in Suffield (CVS Plaza). Come chat about anything you like and bring a friend! Of course, if you want to talk about a more confidential matter, please call to make an appointment. Click here for a map. THERE WILL BE NO PASTOR'S COFFEE AT DUNKIN' DONUTS ON AUGUST 13 & 20 BECAUSE PASTOR DAVE WILL BE ON VACATION. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:27:58 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=6 Hello Friend... I accepted the call to minister with us in September 2005. Since that time I have fallen in love with the people of Second Baptist and the community of Suffield. You might see me walking around town, reading in the library or meeting people at a local coffee house. I enjoy being a pastor because I get to help bring the loving mercy and peace of God into the world. Inspired most by the scripture passage of Luke 4:14-21, my ministry is a progressive combination of creative worship, evangelism, inclusive social justice outreach, mission, education, and both ecumenical and interfaith ministries. Personally I enjoy being in the outdoors, swimming, building computers (or most anything electronic) and I perform a cabaret magic show called, "Illusion, Wonder & You." Jokingly, "I was born in Providence where all good Baptists come from!" I landed in Suffield from Essex, Connecticut where I ministered for twelve years. I am a graduate of the Masters of Divinity degree at Andover Newton Theological School in Boston and I studied at Denison University in Ohio to get my B.A in Software Engineering, Vocal Music and Religion. I have been a chaplain at a mental hospital doing Clinical Pastoral Education and I am certified as a Prepare Enrich (tm) marriage counselor. One of the hilights of my life was studying at the United Theological College in Bangalore, India, for half a year back in 1991. It change my life and my entire perspective on ministry. My wife, Cindy, is an Education Consultant for Visually Impaired Preschool Children for the state of Connecticut, and our young sons, Matthew and Kirby, bring us the most amazing joy. I am available for emergencies at most any time. You can make an appointment to see me Sundays-Thursdays by calling 860-668-1661, ext. 13. You will usually find me at the office Monday to Thursday mornings. If you call ahead, that will help us carve out more time together. I am customarily off on Friday and Saturday, but sometimes you will see me at weekend church events. I'm in the office at other times too, but often out making calls on people at home or in the hospital, counseling couples for marriage, listening to people recovering from grief, attending meetings, volunteering in the community or denomination, or researching and writing my next sermon. I am glad you stopped by this site to find out more about Second Baptist. If there is every any way I can be available to you and yours, please be in touch. I am often available the same day. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:56 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=71 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=71&article_id=197 Join a Group of Friends for "This I Believe" What:Work on writing your own "belief statement." (There will be several versions.)Explore and or share what you believe with others. (optional)Listen to faith statement broadcasts. Get support for life's struggles from a caring group of friends. When: Every Other Monday at 6:30 pm - July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25, September 8 & 22 Where: In the Church Parlor Who: The group is open to all - come when you can. Coordinator: Ernie Begin (click here to e-mail him) Resources:www.ThisIBelieve.orgWriting TipsSample faith statements from youth baptism class 2008 Read and Listen to faith statements.A PLACE TO BEGIN: Articles on what American Baptists believe: Wikipedia or Here on this websiteSample college syllabus we are using as a "general guide" to move our process along. (Please don't let the detail freak you out - we won't use all of it.)Podcast Ernie Begin invites you to come write your own statement of faith. A group of several church friends are gathering every other week at 6:30 for 60-90 minutes in the church parlor. The dates include July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 8 & 22 and perhaps longer. The group is open to everyone. People are welcome to come whenever the like. Participants are encouraged to begin writing a 250 word basic statement of belief. (See “writing tips” below.) Each week this group of friends will listen to a couple broadcasted belief statements. Perhaps one or two people will share with the group what they have written so far, but this is not required. The group also invites people to share what’s happening in their lives that week as a place of care and mutual support. People are asked to respect differences in one another’s beliefs. The writing will go through different stages into a longer statement and then go through a final reduction into a 500 word statement of what is most important to them. (That is about 3 minutes when read aloud.) Participants will have the option of posting their statements on www.thisibelieve.org WRITING TIPS are available on that web site or from Ernie (see his e-mail address above). Basically people are encouraged to tell a specific story grounded in the reality of their life experience. Statements should be brief (350-500 words). Name your belief in a sentence or two. Focus on expanding one core belief rather than creating a long list. Be positive by focusing on what you do believe rather than what you don’t. Be personal by writing in words and phrases that are comfortable for you – read it to yourself several times to find the words, tone and story that truly echoes what you believe. As a starting point for searching out their faith, the group is encouraged to use the article on “Baptist Beliefs” at www.wikipedia.org - similar information is also available on our church’s web site, www.SecondBaptistSuffield.org . (On the web site menu, go to the “Who Are We” sub-menu and look for the “American Baptists?” page.) The group is using resources and a syllabus from the successful 50 year old National Public Radio program “This I Believe.” It was started by the infamous journalist Edward R. Murrow. The show focuses on people – often famous – who share their 500 word statement of faith. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:52:48 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=14 Oremus Online Bible in The New Revised Standard Version Revised Common Lectionary Calendar of Scriptures Oremus Online Hymnal BeliefNet - Inspiration, Spirituality & Faith Soulfest Summer Conference of Christian Contemporary Music Christian Book Distributors The American Bible Society The Alban Institute The Christian Century Thinking Christian Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Interfaith Calendar The Fellowship of Merry ChristiansFILES Infant Dedication & Liturgy Funeral Scriptures & Readings Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:13:41 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=65 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=65&article_id=189 To get involved, please contact Debbie Preli. Our Special Needs Fellowship creates a beloved community for adults with different mental and physical challenges from group homes in north-central Connecticut. It's a place where everybody knows your name! The fellowship meets on the second Monday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, September to June. We begin by singing folk and spiritual songs. This is followed by crafts or some other activity and finally a round of healthy snacks and drinks. At its best, the fellowship enables us to see far beyond disabilities to the beautiful people within. We hope to create a community of dignity where all are welcome and cherished. VOLUNTEERING: From time to time singing groups, Santa Clause, a clown or magician donate their talents to bring some extra joy. Occasionally we also need mature, patient and compassionate volunteers (ages 13 to adult) to assist with singing, crafts, snacks and just having a good time. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Special Needs Coordinator, Debbie Preli, by clicking on her name. Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:58:10 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=53 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=53&article_id=130 “SURPRISED BY GOD’S PEOPLE”The World Mission Conference With International Ministries ABCUSA September 19-21, 2008 here at Second Baptist Church CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15!CLICK HERE TO PRINT OUT REGISTRATION FORM. ABCCONN SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONSCHOLARSHIP FORM OFFICIAL CONFERENCE WEB SITEPOWERPOINT PRESENTATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?Click here to submit a volunteer form. Contact Becki Fuller (668-4282) or Laura Burnaford (668-2333) SPEAKERS – WORKSHOPS – WORSHIP – MUSIC – BIBLE STUDY – CHILDREN & YOUTH ACTIVITIES – WITH ABC MISSIONARIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD Confirmed Missionaries include: Doris and Ricard Mayol (Mexico) Jorge Damasceno (England) Deliris Carrion (El Salvador) Steve James (Haiti) Karen Smith (Thailand) Katherine Niles (Congo) Special International Guest: The Rev. Hanna Massad from Gaza, Palestine. Bible Study Leader: The Rev. Daniel Martino, Primera Iglesia Bautists in New London Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:51:05 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=70 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=70&article_id=195 Fee Waived The program fee is waived by virtue of their role for the following people: host pastor and spouse Regional Executive Minister Regional Minister of Mission Chair of the LOC members of the LOC local facilities point person head of Child care head of the Kids Mission Program local registrar (if applicable) Translators Fee Waived Volunteers who give 10 or more hours have their program fee waived. These folks are identified by the head of the Local Organizing Committee. The list might include: Child care workers Kids Mission program workers Teen program assistantsFee Reduced 50% Volunteers who give 4 – 9 hours have their program fee reduced 50%. These folks are identified by the head of the Local Organizing Committee. The list might include: on site registration assistants “Helping Hands” people food preparation coffee break preparation parking lot attendants prayer team Fee at 100% Volunteers who are able to attend the entire conference, do not have their fees waived or reduced. These folks are identified by the head of the Local Organizing Committee. This list might include: helping with set up prior to the conference helping with clean up after the conference Ushers & Greeters STEP walk route planner DriversPeople who help borrow equipment, props, decorations Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:15:26 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=69 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=69&article_id=194 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS A TWO-STEP PROCESS.Register at Camp Wightman.Apply for a 50% Campership here at Second Baptist. For each person attending please e-mail us (a) their name (b) the date they are going, (c) the specific camp program they are attending (i.e. Junior 2, Acquatics Camp, Drama Camp, Wild Women) and (d) the cost of that camp. We will inform the camp & send 50% payment. Camp Wightman's Web Site for Information, Registration & Directions 207 Coal Pit Hill Road, Griswold, CT 06351 860-376-2179 (voice) 860-376-7059 (fax)E-mail wightman@campwightman.org Camp Wightman is located in North Stonington, Connecticut, and provides year-round Christian hospitality and summer camping programs on 260 acres of land on the shores of Billings Lake. Whether your interest is in one of our summer camping programs or in finding a location for a group retreat, conference, or meeting, we think you will find that Camp Wightman is not only a place for all seasons, but for all seasons of life. From cozy, winterized retreat buildings, to our summer cabin villages, to unique covered wagons, we have a place for you! Camp Wightman has been a ministry of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut (ABCCONN) for almost 50 years with summer camping programs available for children, youth, adults, and families. Specialty camps include: Music, Canoe, Pioneer, Senior Adults, Adults with Special Challenges, Drama, Aquatics, etc. During the rest of the year, Camp Wightman hosts weekend and weekday retreats, conferences, and workshops for school groups, churches, and other organizations. After visiting our website, feel free to contact us for more information or for a tour of the camp. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:22:20 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=66 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=66&article_id=191 YOU ARE NEEDED!WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE WORLD MISSION CONFERENCE?Click here to submit a form ONLINE or...Download this form or print out this page and send it to the church office or... Contact Becki Fuller (668-4282) or Laura Burnaford (668-2333) We will be hosting the World Mission Conference here at Second Baptist Church this fall on September 19-21. Nine different missionaries from around the world will be here to tell their stories. We look forward to working with people from other ABC churches throughout Connecticut in a cooperative effort. Many volunteers will be needed and we at Second Baptist will play a most integral part. Below are various responsibilities that will involve volunteers for which we will be seeking. Please check the areas you would be interested in being contacted about helping out. Let’s make this a great event! _____ Assist in set up on Thursday, September 18th _____ Assist Ronnie Marquis in the kitchen _____ Parking lot attendees _____ Greeters _____ Registration _____ Ushers _____ Making signs to be posted around the church _____ Driving: to and from the airport, to and from hotels, to walk-in clinic (if needed) _____ Plan “STEP” Walk – 4K walk around Suffield to highlight our town and raise monies for the “Student Tuition Expense Program”. The money raised is given to missionaries in different countries for them to give to students who need help paying for tuition, books, uniforms, etc. Please Check Days Available Sept 18-21: Thursday__ Friday__ Saturday__ Sunday__ Name ______________________________________Phone ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________ Please put this in the offering plate, mail it to the church office (100 North Main Street, Suffield, CT 06078) or send an e-mail to Becki Fuller at bfuller125@aol.com. If you have any questions please contact Becki Fuller (668-4282) or Laura Burnaford (668-2333) “SURPRISED BY GOD’S PEOPLE” SPEAKERS – WORKSHOPS – WORSHIP – MUSIC – BIBLE STUDY WITH ABC MISSIONARIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:42:33 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=13 The American Baptist Churches of Connecticut (ABCCONN) The American Baptist Churches USA International Ministries Ministers & Missionaries Benefit Board National Ministries The Ministers Council Camp Wightman The Bapitst Peace Fellowship of North America The Christian Conference of Connecticut Center City Churches Hartford Seminary Yale Divinity School Andover Newton Theological School Habitat for Humanity Enfield Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen Springfield Open Pantry Community Services - Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen The Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs The National Council of Churches of Christ The World Council of Churches Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:29:29 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=179 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:43 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=180 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:43 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=181 God of Justice, Saviour to all Came to rescue the weak and the poor Chose to serve and not be served Jesus, you have called us Freely we've received Now freely we will give CHORUS: We must go live to feed the hungry Stand beside the broken We must go Stepping forward keep us from just singing Move us into action We must go To act justly everyday Loving mercy in every way Walking humbly before you God You have shown us, what you require Freely we've received Now freely we will give (SING CHORUS TWICE) Fill us up and send us out Fill us up and send us out Fill us up and send us out Lord (REPEAT TWICE) (SING CHORUS TWICE) Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:43 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=186 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:43 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=183 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:43 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=184 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:43 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=185 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:52:43 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=67 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=67&article_id=193 "God has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8 If you would like to participate, please contact Sue Begin by email or phone (402-7813). On the Second Saturday of the month, our church delivers and serves a meal for about 125 homeless and marginalized people at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen at South Congregational Church in Springfield, MA. A team meets at our church around 10:30 am and leaves by 11:30. They return to our church by 1:00 pm. If you participate, we encourage you not only to serve food but to sit down, eat and get to know people. Break bread with them. This is what changes lives - both yours and theirs. Teenagers are welcome to attend as well. We prepare food for 150 people. The main course is often made ahead of time by Amy Arnold and Amanda Orr - most likely the preceding Thursday morning. If there is something special you would like to prepare, please let them know a couple months in advance. The meal is funded by our missions committee. Reimbursements with receipts for around $100 can be obtained through benevolence treasurer, Howard Beale. DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM THE SUFFIELD / ENFIELD AREA: Click here for a map.Take I-91 north about 7 miles to Exit 4 (in Massachusetts)Merge onto East Columbus Ave and go 0.5 miles.Turn right on Union Street and go 0.4 miles up a hill.Turn Left on Maple Street.South Congregational Church will be in about 0.1 mile on the right with a rainbow flag out front: 45 Maple Street, Springfield, MA (413) 732-0117Enter the driveway on the left side of the building and park in back. Please go in the back door to the kitchen. Loaves and Fishes staff will meet you there. Thu, 29 May 2008 10:15:32 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45&article_id=190 Sun, Mar 2, 10 am Dedication in Worship Sun, Mar 2, 4-6 pm Mentors Train With Pastor Dave Mon, Mar 3, 7-8:30 pm First CLASS Mon, Mar 17, 7-8:30 pm CLASS: Who Are American Baptists? Fri, Mar 28, 5-9 pm TRIP: Who are Jewish People? Supper & Synagogue Service with Dr. Chafetz, Meet at Church Mon, Apr 7, 7-8:30 pm TRIP: What Happens When We Die? With Jason Jamrog at Carmon Funeral Home 443 East St North (At the bridge traffic light) Sun, Apr 20, 9 am Join Adult CLASS About Hybrid Cars Mon, Apr 21, 7-8 pm CLASS: Four Ways of Loving Christ Sunday, April 27, 4-6 pm MOVIE: Godspell in the Activity Room Mon, May 5, 7-8 pm CLASS: Baptism in a Nutshell Sat, May 10, 9 am - 3 pm Mini-Retreat for Candidates & Mentors · Meet with mentors · TRIP: Soup Kitchen in Springfield · Climbing up to the church bell Mon - Thurs, May 19-22, Individual Meetings With Pastor Dave After School & Before Supper · Evaluate what the class experience has been like. · Decide if you are ready for baptism. · Receive training about Baptism itself. · Learn the “Secret Handshake.” Tues, May 27, 7 pm Candidates Read Faith Statements To Deacons Sun, June 1 Baptism! · Arrive at church at 9 am · Take group photo · Adult Deacons will assist with Changing Rooms Sun, June 1 Celebrate With Your Family! * More than a pizza, less than and iPod. Sun, June 8 Receive Right Hand of Fellowship of Church Membership, Shake hands at the door with Pastor Dave after church Thu, 22 May 2008 10:27:37 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31&article_id=187 We offer a great variety of learning opportunities for people of all ages September - May. E-Mail our Coordinator, Sue Begin, for more information by clicking on her name or call her at 402-7813. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE MANY OPTIONS. Our pride and joy is our Rotation Model Christian Education Program for children from preschool through sixth grade. Following the children's moment in at 10 o'clock worship, students and teachers leave for class. Our Pryor Wing is decorated like the walled city streets of Jerusalem for an immersion type experience. There's a fountain, a tent and a lighted palm tree! Here, young people study the same topic story for a month or so. Your child will be in a class with friends their age. Based upon a "multiple intelligences approach," each week they rotate to a new workshop to experience story from a different perspective: video or book form, theater, computer story game, cooking, crafts, dance, science or music. Another benefit is that our adult teachers volunteer for a one-month unit with teen assistants. Adults, teenagers and children learn together.Our Baby Nursery is staffed by adults in a soft-carpeted room that is stocked with changing table, crib, rockers, sanitized age appropriate toys, and state of the art remote pagers! It is available for the 10 o'clock worship hour. E-Mail Sue Begin to volunteer in the nursery. (PLEASE NOTE: A screening and or background check may be required in the near future.) The Adult Class in the parlor Sundays at 9 am. This open-minded class includes Bible study, ethics, theology, history, current events and world religions - just to name a few general topics. We also offer 4-6 week Bible and book studies from time to time. These are often provided both in the evening and daytime. Occasionally we will have a movie series. Sundays at 9 am we offer Kids for Christ (They currently name themselves "The Cheese Puffs." This is for children from kindergarten to 6th grade. They focus on fun projects, mission, crafts and giving back. Our Teen Class meets in the church library Sundays at 9 am as well. It is quite active with 10-15 students meeting regularly to engage a variety of topics in discussion. Every summer our Ecumenical Vacation Bible School brings children together from town churches and the community for five days of exciting activities. Click here for more information and registration. Adult Church Membership Classes and a mentor-based Youth Baptism Class are offered at least every year. Youth Group meets regularly year-round. See their web page for more information or contact Sue Begin by clicking on her name. They attend an annual summer contemporary music conference in New Hampshire called SoulFest - this is adult-youth trip is a lot of fun and deeply meaningful. We also encourage children, youth, adults, grandparents and women to consider the many programs available at Camp Wightman throughout the year. It is very FUN and people return year after year. One week of camp can contain as much as two years of Christian Education. We offer a "campership" program that pays for half the cost of the camp. Please let us know what week and which program your child will attend. The camp also gives a 50% tuition discount to children whose parents serve as counselors, camp coordinators or volunteer staff. In June and July we offer a single summer class for children during worship - the baby nursery is available too. PLEASE NOTE: We are working on a new safe-church, safe-child policy. We hope to have it in full effect by 2009. Thu, 22 May 2008 08:57:33 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=167 To assist with visiting and or home communion, please contact Deacon Natalie Das. The goal of our visiting ministry at Second Baptist Church is to expand the network of care offered by our Pastor, Deacons and Calling Committee. Having other trained people involved and informing our Pastor and Deacons of critical needs, helps us minister to our larger congregation and provide compassion to our Beloved Community. On this page you will find four tools for visiting and serving communion. Visiting GuidelinesA Simple Communion ServiceA list of hopeful scriptures.A list of prayers. They can all be downloaded in a small VISITATION HANDBOOK by clicking here. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file. Deacon Natalie Das keeps a schedule of who is bringing communion to various people at home. Office Manager Evelyne Battle keeps a list of who our home bound friends are. Our Pastor, The Rev. David Reed-Brown, knows who is in need of immediate visits. You may do this on Sunday or some other day of the week. It is very helpful when you inform our Pastor who you have been visiting and if there is someone in particular need of pastoral care. Thu, 22 May 2008 08:54:08 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=176 So, you are interested in helping out with coffee hour on Sundays after worship? Thank you! If you need to get on the schedule, please call Lin Remington at 668-4353. For kitchen questions, read below then contact Food Ministries Coordinator, Ronnie Marquis. If you arrive at 9:30 a.m. you should have plenty of time to get everything ready before worship begins. With the renovations to the kitchen, the arrangement of the supplies for coffee hour have been consolidated so almost everything you will need is in the cabinets in the Fellowship Hall. You can choose any kind of goodies you want, but please keep it simple. Coffee hour is really about the fellowship with our Church family. Cheese and crackers are always very popular as many people do not eat sweets. Any kind of finger foods, like cookies or muffins are great. I figure 7 or 8 dozen snack size pieces of whatever I am serving. We would like to keep it simple enough to use just napkins and not have to use paper plates. Plates to serve your food on will be on the counter in the kitchen. If you have leftovers and you do not want to take them home, you can wrap them and put them in the freezer and we will use them at another time. I like to put the drinks on the counter in the Fellowship Hall and the food on the table that will be set up with a tablecloth and a seasonal centerpiece. If you would like to do it differently, please feel free to do so. I usually start the coffee as soon as I arrive. The directions for using the coffee pot are posted on the wall next to it at the coffee station in the kitchen. It takes about an hour to brew. The cream is in the refrigerator in the kitchen, and the pitchers for the cream are in cabinet #1 in Fellowship Hall. The sugar bowls and stirrers are in that same cabinet. Place a small bowl from the same cabinet on the counter for empty sugar packets and dirty stirrers. Paper coffee cups are in cabinet #6. When the Coffee Hour is over, please follow the directions posted by the coffee pot on how to clean it. The punch bowl and the plate that goes under it and the ladle are in cabinet #5 in the Fellowship Hall work area. In the storage room, there is an ice ring made of juice in one of the freezers. Place in the punch bowl. There is juice and ginger ale in the refrigerator in the kitchen that you can use for the punch. I usually use one bottle each of juice and ginger ale. If you have a different recipe you would like to use, feel free to purchase what you need and give the bill to me for reimbursement. Small plastic cups to serve the punch are in cabinet #6 as are the napkins. At the end of Coffee Hour please wash the punch bowl and ladle and leave to drain. If you have any questions please feel free to call me anytime at 604-6765 or you can e-mail me by clicking here. Leave a message if I am not available and I will call you back. Thank you again for hosting Coffee Hour. It is a wonderful time of fellowship for all. With the Love of Christ, Ronnie Marquis, Food Ministries Coordinator Thu, 22 May 2008 08:36:13 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32&article_id=173 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM Step Back in Time! VBS 2008 Presents, "Jerusalem Marketplace"...And Walk With Jesus Today! Scripture comes alive as we experience the sights, tastes, sounds, and smells of Jerusalem Marketplace. Walk to the Cross, have fun in the marketplace, nibble on treats from the bakery, join craftsmen in creating goods and visit with a rabbi who\'s heard about a new teacher--named Jesus. • Enjoy Bible-times culture, explore rituals and traditions practiced by Jesus, even join a Tribe of Israel • Excitement for children ages 5-12 • The ultimate in volunteer friendliness, you can serve where you have gifts and abilities. We need adults and youth to help make this an exciting and fun experience. All families in our church and community are welcome to join us as we travel back in time...and discover Jesus\' love today! Monday - JESUS IS KING, Matthew 21:1-11, "Crowds welcome Jesus to Jerusalem" Tuesday - JESUS SHOWED GOD\'S LOVE, John 13:1-17, "Jesus shares Passover with the disciples" Wednesday - JESUS LOVES US, John 17:1-18:11, "Jesus prays in the garden and is arrested" Thursday - JESUS DIED FOR US, Luke 23:26-55, "Jesus is crucified" Friday - JESUS LIVES, Matthew 28:1-10, "Jesus rises from the dead" Thu, 22 May 2008 08:33:02 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48&article_id=99 In this section of the web site you will find resources to help you volunteer in the life of our church. You will often find an underlined name of a leader organizing that ministry. Click on their underlined name to e-mail them. You may also discover files that you can open with Acrobat Reader. In the Volunteer menu to the left you will find opportunities to volunteer for: Coffee HourCommunion Teams - Serve in worship Cook & Deliver a Meal to Someone in Crisis Explore Your Spiritual Gifts - Take the survey. Knit a Prayer Shawl for Someone in Need Special Needs FellowshipVisiting & Communion - in people's homesWorship Leaders - Schedule of who is reading the responsive covenant, opening prayer and a scriptureWorship Volunteers - Greet at the door, serve as a usher, volunteer in the nursery, be a child candle-lighter. If you have other ideas, instructions or resources that would be helpful to include, please let us know. Tue, 20 May 2008 13:21:58 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=31 PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A MAP. DESTINATION: 100 North Main St, Suffield, CT 06078 DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH (HARTFORD, CT) Take I-91 North to Exit 40 onto CT-20 west, Go 2.4 miles.Exit onto CT-75 and turn right (North). Go 5 miles.When you come into Suffield, CT-75 will dip down and bend right as you cross a bridge, railroad tracks & come to a light.Bear left at the light and continue on CT-75 (South Main St) for another 1/2 mile. You will see Second Baptist up on the right,a brick building with a white steeple and gold dome.Take the drive down the left side of the church. Parking is in back. DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH (SPRINGFIELD, MA) Take I-91 South to Exit 47W and merge right onto CT-190 west.Go 1.5 miles crossing the Connecticut River to a light.Turn left on CT-159 and go about 0.5 miles to a light at Thrall St.Turn right on Thrall and go 1.5 miles to a "T" intersection with Bridge St.Turn right on Bridge St. and to 0.5 miles to a light in the center of Suffield.Turn right on CT-75 (North Main). Second Baptist will be the 4th building on the right,a brick building with a white steeple and gold dome.Take the drive down the left side of the church. Parking is in back. Mon, 19 May 2008 22:58:47 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=34 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=34&article_id=81 We at Second Baptist are delighted to assist people as they prepare for marriage. To have a wedding at Second Baptist, the engaged couple must contact The Rev. David Reed-Brown directly at 860-668-1661 ext. 13. Our church's wedding policy is provided below. Please read it thoroughly and discuss the questions it raisees before the first meeting. Today, only one in seven couples goes through extensive pre-marital counseling. Therefore, please leave plenty of time for four sessions with the pastor, a licensed Prepare Enrich Counselor (tm), to evaluate your relationship before invitations are sent out and the service is planned. The wedding date and time cannot be confirmed until the couple meets with the pastor. Also, please note that the pastor is usually not available on holidays. It is wise to begin the pre-marital process at least nine months to a year in advance to work on laying down a sound foundation for Christian marriage.To view the files below you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Wedding Policy, Application & Preparation Materials Wedding fees for non-church-membersWedding fees for church membersTwenty Great Questions To Ask Before You Get Married - by Susan PiverDave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Wedding Policy of Second Baptist Church Congratulations on your engagement! We at Second Baptist Church are delighted to be of service to people who have found God creating the love of marriage between them. There is no relationship, no experience in all of life, which holds so much meaning and promise as marriage. This is especially true when two people who love one another come to unite and pledge their vows before God. It is one of life’s most sacred moments and should be celebrated with reverence and joy. We hope the relationships we forge together and this booklet will be helpful as you plan your wedding. It is offered as a guide in your preparations so that your wedding day may be a wonderful and memorable event and that God’s richest blessing may attend your marriage. Grace & peace, The Rev. David Reed-Brown VERY IMPORTANT - No wedding date is firm until you meet with the minister. 1. AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: Please begin by asking each other, “Do we really want a religious wedding service in a church?” Churches and weddings have always been closely related in our society because people of faith recognize that marriage is a religious covenant between two individuals in love—a covenant ordained, blessed, and sustained by the love and grace of God. Church weddings have sacred meaning and assume that God is part of the marriage and the wedding service itself. Customarily, weddings are not held in a church just because the sanctuary is beautiful or because “that’s the way it’s always been done.” Before meeting with the minister, please decide if you are able to have a worship service with integrity, since it is based on at least one of you being a person of faith as you ask for the presence and blessing of God upon your marriage. 2. DO YOU HAVE A CHURCH HOME?: Also ask each other, “Do we want to be married in this church?” Generally speaking, we encourage you to sanctify your marriage in the place where one or both of you worship. Far more important than questions of convenience, size, space and attractiveness, is the question of your own church “home,” it’s meaning to you, and the relationships you have in Christ with your minister and the people there. Church is meant to be a familiar place for this and many other rites of passage in life. Please understand that church is a way of living life in a beloved community and not merely a facility to be rented. 3. INITIAL CONTACT: Please clear a tentative date with the church office by giving your name, address, contact numbers and e-mail addresses so we can forward marriage preparation materials to you. Also, please arrange an initial interview with the pastor at that time. 4. GUEST OFFICIANTS: If you would like to invite someone other than the pastor of the church to officiate at your wedding, you need to arrange an appointment with the pastor to talk over the invitation. The request should have some reason (e.g., the guest minister is an old friend, a relative or married the couple’s parents, etc.). The church’s pastor will then extend an invitation. This is the way professional ministers work together. 5. PREMARITAL COUNSELING: Please plan on having a few premarital counseling sessions with the pastor. In them you will get acquainted, examine how you are preparing your relationship for marriage, and learn about the wedding ceremony itself. For this reason, extensive lead time is required to help you prepare for marriage. The pastor will arrange appointments with you well in advance of your wedding day. If she or he believes you are not adequately prepared for the responsibilities of marriage, the pastor may, with due notice, decline to officiate your wedding. 6. MUSIC: Our church organist oversees all musical matters for weddings at Second Baptist. Please call her as soon as your date has been confirmed. She supervises the use of all our instruments, including the organ and grand piano. We expect her to play for your wedding. If you prefer someone else to play, you need to clear your request with the minister and the organist. Please consult with her regarding your music selections. She is very experienced in many musical styles and enjoys planning with engaged couples. The pastor also has a CD you may find helpful, Music for a Joyous and Classical Wedding. If you have a soloist who will require organ or piano accompaniment, please arrange rehearsal time well in advance. You may consider other types of music too in consultation with the pastor. 7. WEDDING REHEARSAL: Wedding rehearsals are normally scheduled a day or a week before the wedding. All members of the wedding party, family to be specially seated, readers and musicians should be present and prompt at the rehearsal. Plan on the rehearsal lasting ninety minutes. This will eliminate unnecessary confusion and uncertainty during the actual wedding service. All fees and the marriage license should be brought to the rehearsal. 8. GENERAL INFORMATION a. FLOWERS: Flowers may be placed on the stands in the front of the sanctuary. Upon request, you may use a brass vase belonging to the church. Flowers should be in place no later than one hour before the wedding service begins. b. CANDLES: If you would like candelabra for your wedding, you will need to provide your own as the church has none. You may rent them from Taylor Rental, 150 Enfield Street, Enfield (860) 741-5999. If you would like to use Unity Candles, you will need to purchase these in advance and bring them to the rehearsal. c. PHOTOGRAPHERS: Because of the sacredness of the setting, flash photography should not be taken on the main floor during the wedding ceremony itself. Obviously, flashbulbs, noisy cameras, and photographers moving around mar the dignity of the ceremony. However, pictures of all types may be taken without limitation before and after the service. During the service, flash photography may be taken from the balcony only. Also, when on the main floor, photographers may shoot in natural light by standing just inside a pew in the back of the sanctuary. They must not interrupt the flow of the service. Videographers and photographers must meet with the pastor prior to the ceremony to cover arrangements. d. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: It is understood that no alcoholic beverages will be used in the church buildings or on the grounds. Smoking is also prohibited in church buildings. e. CARE OF THE BUILDING: It is expected that all the facilities of the church will be given careful use and respect. No rice or confetti shall be thrown inside or outside the church building. f. WEDDING LICENSE: You must attain a wedding license issued by any Town Clerk in the State of Connecticut. The Suffield Clerk’s office is located at Town Hall, 83 Mountain Road or you may call (860) 668-3880. The minister will certify your marriage and return the completed form for you. Official copies of your marriage license may be obtained from the clerk for five dollars. The license and all fees should be presented at least by the time of the rehearsal. If there is no scheduled rehearsal, please bring these items to the church office at least the day before your wedding. Mon, 19 May 2008 15:07:10 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=62&article_id=178 Please e-mail Signe Wright to become involved or request a shawl. It is amazing how meaningful the gift of a prayer shawl is for someone who is ill, grief-stricken or in crisis. People in our church knit shawls with a simple, prayerful and spiritually meaningful process. Each recipient receives a special written prayer along with the shawl. Because these gifts convey God's unconditional love, there is no charge. Our prayer shawl ministry generally meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2 pm here at Second Baptist. If you would like to make a shawl for someone in need, please e-mail Signe Wright by clicking on her name. You may also simply drop by the church on third Sundays at 2 pm. While knitters appreciate the fellowship of gathering together, if you are not able to come, Signe can give you instructions and materials to knit a shawl at home. "Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles..."Written in 1998 by: Janet Bristow © 2008 The Prayer Shawl ministry began in the arts and ministry work of Janet Barstow at Hartford Seminary in 1998. For more information, please click here. Shawl Ministry Prayers * Shawl Knitting Instructions Mon, 19 May 2008 09:42:35 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=175 Unless noted otherwise, all classes are Sundays at 9 am in the church parlor. SEPTEMBER 14 & 28: THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS Leader Steve Smith On these two Sundays we will explore the power of forgiveness watching excerpts from the PBS documentary film "The Power of Forgiveness" and discussing how forgiveness could transform our lives. The documentary itself includes stories of the Amish, Northern Ireland, Ground Zero, Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel and interviews with best-selling authors Thomas Moore and Marianne Williamson. I hope you all can attend. SEPTEMBER 21: WORLD MISSIONS CONFERENCE There will be no adult class this Sunday. Instead, we encourage you to join us as Second Baptist Church hosts the World Mission Conference September 19 - 21. Registration will be available at www.ABCCONN.org OCTOBER 5 - 26: MYSTERIES OF THE PROPHETS: SOUL CATCHERS Leader Debbie Preli The prophets - whose visions are said to, have come directly form God - have long intrigued students of the Bible. The exploration of these legendary figures tries to determine whether they actually existed and looks at the cause and meaning of their proclaimed divine possession. From Elijah's ecstatic voice to Jeremiah's haunting vision of the fall of the Holy Temple the lives and messages of the prophets are examined in depth in this Discovery Channel DVD. NOVEMBER 2 - 23: LONGING FOR ENOUGH IN A CULTURE OF MORE Leader Linda Isham Looking first at what the Bible has to say, we will explore how enough is possible and a natural, next steps as Christians living... The Good LifeThe Good WorkThe Good Society The Good EarthWe will use scripture, mini-lectures discussion, and activities in our exploration. NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 21: EVENTS OF THE NATIVITY These four sessions will be an exploration of less well known parts of the Nativity Story through reader's theater, prayer, scripture, reflection, discussion and action. Come to one, some, or all in this session.The Census - Linda IshamThe Birth &Visitors - Steve SmithThe Presentation in the Temple Herod's Decree & Flight to Egypt - Debbie Preli OCTOBER 6 - 29: GENESIS: CREATION TO JOSEPH Leader The Rev. David Reed Brown Come study an "overview" of the first book of the Bible in four easy sessions. Come discover what the Genesis story has to do with the Jesus story. All classes will be held in the Church Parlor.PLEASE NOTE: Duplicate classes will be offered both Monday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm & Wednesday mornings 9:00 - 10:30 am.Oct 6 The Stories of Creation Oct 8 The Stories of Creation Oct 13 Abraham, Sarah & Isaac Oct 15 Abraham, Sarah &Isaac Oct 20 Jacob and Esau Oct 22 Jacob and Esau Oct 27 Joseph Oct 29 Joseph JOSEPH MOVIE OPTION: At the conclusion of the course, the class will be invited to a showing of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" starring Donny Osmond. Wed, 14 May 2008 06:28:05 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59&article_id=177 Go Slowly, Listen For the Holy (Passed on to Linda Isham by Maria Harris) Sister, brother, take your time. Go slowly. Listen deep inside you. Every hour is holy. NOTE: The first line can be adapted to “Sister, sister” or “Brother, brother” Meditative Breathing Prayers PLEASE NOTE: The following prayers can help connect you to God and bring about a state of relaxation and spiritual peace. The Relaxation Response™ has been proven medically by Dr. Herbert Benson at Harvard Medical School. The response achieved through prayer is stronger than the response through meditation alone. It lowers the heart rate, breathing rate and blood pressure. It calms the mind. It releases positive endorphins into the body and assists in creating white blood cells that fight infection. With practice, you can attain the strong, prayerful state of the Relaxation Response™ in 60 seconds. Start by doing practicing these prayers for 5 minutes. Increase the length each time until you reach 15 minutes. Once you are at this level, you will be able to get back to it in a minute’s time. While not required, these prayers work best when you sit in a comfortable chair, with both feet flat on the floor shoulders width apart and your hands in your lap. They are done with your eyes closed. If your mind wanders, that is normal. Simply refocus your breathing. Simple Breathing Prayer Breathe in and out slowly. Now take a deep breath. As you breath in, let the Holy Spirit come into you. As you exhale, the Holy Spirit remains with you, but allow God to take away your pain, worry, trouble, sin, sickness, etc. If your mind wanders, that’s normal. Just refocus on your breathing. Repeat for 5-15 minutes. Mantra Prayer Choose a mantra. This is simply a word that connects you to God. It does not matter too much what the word is. What’s important is that the word does connect you to God. You may also wish to think of a location where you feel especially close to God.This works like the breathing prayer, but you silently repeat your mantra with each inhale and exhale. If your mind wanders, that’s normal. Just refocus on your breathing and mantra. Repeat for 5-15 minutes. The Jesus Prayer – VERY POWERFUL (From Dr. Marcus Borg) Inhale: Lord Jesus ChristExhale: You are the light of the world.Inhale: Fill my mind with your peace.Exhale: And my heart with your love. Short version for working out with faster breathing: Inhale: Lord ChristExhale: Light WorldInhale: Mind PeaceExhale: Heart Love From “Living Buddha Living Christ” p. 14 Inhale: I calm myself.Exhale: I smile.Inhale: I dwell in this present moment.Exhale: It is a wonderful moment. Or Inhale: God is calming.Exhale: God is smiling.Inhale: God dwells in this present moment.Exhale: It is a wonderful moment. Short Version Inhale: CalmingExhale: SmilingInhale: Present MomentExhale: Wonderful Moment Cute Cheeky “Zen” Version Inhale: CalmingExhale: SmilingInhale: NowExhale: Nice now. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:57:32 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=59&article_id=174 The Lord's Prayer (debts)Our Father who art in heaven Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. The Lord's Prayer A Modern Interpretation From The Prayer Book of The Anglican Church of New Zealand Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain Bearer, Life-Giver, Source of all that is and that shall be. Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth. With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and test, strengthen us. From trials to great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us. For your reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen. The Serenity Prayer (Wrestling With Addiction) God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.Living one day at a time,Enjoying one moment at a time,Not taking matters into your own hands when you are an addict,Forgiving others and yourself to live the right way,When you right then you find out who you really are,Telling yourself that what you do will not affect others because it doesn't,Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,Loving, as Jesus did,Not his sinful world but who I am,Not as I would have it,Trusting that You will make all things right,If I surrender to God's will,That I may be reasonably happy in this lifeAnd supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen. Benediction From the Book of Numbers (over 3,000 years old) May God bless you and keep you. May God's face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you, and give you peace both now and forever more. Amen. Navajo Prayer God is before us. God is behind us. God is above us. God is below us. God's words shall come from our mouths. For we are all God's essence, a sign of God's love. All is finished in beauty. All is finished in beauty. Amen. Peace PrayerGod of quiet streams and still waters, calm the storms of war that rage in our world and the torrents of chaos that crash in our hearts. We pray for peace to pour down from on high, for justice to flow like an everlasting stream. Grant that your river of abundant lives surge toward those who thirst in body and soul for peace in the midst of war, truth in the midst of lies and deceit, forgiveness in the midst of vengeful anger, hope in the midst of death and despair, reconciliation in the midst of estrangement. Drench us with your peace that passes all human understanding. Shine on us the light of your burning Presence that we might become beacons of reconciliation, lamps on lamp stands, a city set on a hill, that others might be drawn to you and your goodness and grace that transforms the world through Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer for Protection The light of God Surrounds me. The love of God enfolds me. The power of God protects me. The Presence of God watches me. Wherever I am, God is! Amen. Kaddish, A Hopeful Jewish Prayer for the Dead May God's great name be magnified and made holy in the world which God has created according to his will. May the Lord establish his reign of true peace and justice soon, in our lifetime. May God's great name be praised to all eternity. Hallowed and honored, extolled and exalted, adored and acclaimed be the name of the Holy One, though God is above all the praises, hymns, and songs of adoration that people can say. May God grant abundant peace and life to us and to all. May the One who ordains harmony in the universe grant peace to us and to all people. Amen. Prayer of St. Francis O Lord, make me an instrument of Thy Peace! Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is discord, harmony; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light, and Where there is sorrow, joy. Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen. Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again may God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Amen. Song of Simeon - Nunc Dimittis, Luke 2:29-32 Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace according to your word for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. Amen A Benediction by The Rev. Henri Amiel Life is shore and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk the way with us. So, be swift to love. Make haste to be kind, and may God our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer abide with you this day and forever more. Amen. Prayer of St Theresa of Avila O God, remind us that Christ has no body now but ours. No hands, no feet on earth but ours. Ours are the eyes through which Christ looks compassion on the world. Ours are the feet with which Christ walks to do good. Ours are the hands with which Christ blesses all the world. Ours are the hands. Ours are the feet. Ours are the eyes. We are Christ's body. Amen. Fount of All Life - United Theological College, Bangalore, India Fount of all life, dancing in bliss, Breaking down walls, making new space. Burning up evil, creating afresh, Calling your people, follow in faith. Living with Jesus, power in his Name, Healing the broken, restoring the lame. Casting out demons, raising the dead, Calming life's storms, removing all dread. Living to serve, confirmed from above, Tested by fire, aflame with God's love. Seeking the lost, sharing all pain, Love at such cost, rising again. Lighting our path, dancing ahead,Leading through death, lifting to life. Amen. Footprints in the Sand One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that at the worst times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. How could you leave me when I needed you the most?" The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of suffering and when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Tue, 13 May 2008 11:53:10 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=58 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=58&article_id=172 Psalm 22 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? Psalm 46 God is our fortress & our strength a present help in time of trouble. Psalm 51 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit in me. Psalm 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul... The Lord vindicates all who are oppressed. Psalm 139 O God you have searched me and known me. Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 150 Praise God in the sanctuary. Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Isaiah 2:1-4 They shall beat their swords into ploughshares Isaiah 40:27-31 Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. Isaiah 50 He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities. Isaiah 53 Surely he has born our griefs and carried our sorrows. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine; for your light has come. Matt 5:1-10 Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt 7:7-11 Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened. Matt 11:28-29 Come unto me, all you who are weary and heavy laden. John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that God gave his only begotten son. Romans 3:21-26 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 7:5-25 I do not do what I know what is right Romans 8:28 All things work together for good for those who love God. Romans 8:31-39 Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans 12:3 Do not think of yourselves more highly than you ought. Romans 12 Marks of a true Christian & Church - Different Gifts - Humility - One Body in Christ Galatians 3:28-29 There is no longer Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female for we are all one in Christ Galatians 5:22-23 The fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness & self control. Philippians 2:1-10 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. 1 John 4:7-8 Beloved let us love one another. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:51:52 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=57 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=57&article_id=170 From time to time our church provides meals for people who are recovering from surgery, illness, bereavement or an extreme crisis. This ministry is offered by our Deacons and Missions Committee. If you would like to provide a meal for someone, please e-mail David & Laura Burnaford by clicking on their names. Sometimes when the Burnafords are away, our Food Ministry Coordinator, Ronnie Marquis will organize meal delivery. HOW DOES IT WORK? Tell the Burnaford's you would like to make a meal for someone. They will put you on a list of cooks. When the need arises, the Burnafords will call the people in crisis and ask them what they like to eat and what kind of diet they need to follow (low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sugar, etc). We advise that you avoid nuts because of allergies.They will also set up a schedule and let you know what day to deliver food and to what address. Please cook enough food for two days (i.e. two dinners).You can then call the person or family to set up a delivery time.IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS AND NEED MEALS, PLEASE CONTACT DAVID & LAURA BURNAFORD OR OUR PASTOR. Tue, 6 May 2008 20:22:01 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49&article_id=123 At Second Baptist Church, we believe in the Priesthood of All Believers. God calls each of us to some kind of ministry either at church or somewhere out in the world. Would you like to explore the spiritual gifts God has given you? If so, please download and print the file by clicking on the link below. Be sure to read the instructions carefully, complete the survey and score your "Giftabilities." When you are done, rank your gifts and note which gifts are your strongest and which are your weakest. Do not read the descriptions of the gifts towards the end of the questionnaire until you have completed it. Scriptural references about each spiritual gift-ability are provided in that section. If you would like to use or gently explore one of your gifts through our ministries at Second Baptist Church, please share your results with us. Our pastor would be happy to talk with you or you may e-mail him. It is an honor for us to explore ways to make serving God a rich and meaningful experience for you. P.S. We owe many thanks to our sisters and brothers in Christ at Quaker Hill Baptist Church for sharing this helpful tool with us. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE "GIFT-ABILITIES" INVENTORY BY CLICKING HERE. You will need the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader program to view and print the inventory. Tue, 6 May 2008 20:22:01 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=119 Q: Why is Second Baptist Church embarking on its 2nd mission trip to the Gulf Coast? A: Much rebuilding remains to be done as a result of Hurricane Katrina which devastated the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005 as well as this will be a time of fellowship together Q: Who are the sponsoring organizations? A: Suffield Second Baptist Church Missions Committee under the guidance of American Baptist Churches, USA and Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Q: What work will be done while we are there? A: Build homes in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Region under the direction of Habitat for Humanity Q: When will the trip take place? A: Sunday, January 27 through Sunday, February 3 (travel dates yet to be determined) Q: What are the food and housing accommodations? A: Provided by Habitat Village, Biloxi, Mississippi; the bunk houses are basic ranch style houses with ample heating, bunk beds and nice, clean bathrooms with hot showers; buffet breakfast, snacks, a hearty bag lunch and buffet dinner are provided by Habitat. There are accommodations to store your own special foods in a fridge or pantry basket. Q: Who is our volunteer base? A: We welcome all from the church, friends, and the greater Suffield community with preference given to the church community in the event that enrollment needs to be limited Q: What skill sets are required of the volunteers? A: Be willing to do a hard day's work; training and tools will be provided by Habitat for Humanity. Q: What is the cost of the trip? A: An initial deposit of $250 will be requested from the volunteers with additional costs anticipated to be covered through fundraising, donations, and Missions Committee supplements (financial assistance is available if needed); final cost for the volunteer is dependent upon total cost of the trip; on the February 2007 mission trip, the total cost per person was $680 with each person asked to contribute $250 Q: What additional commitment is being asked of the volunteer? A: Attendance at initial kickoff meeting, Pasta Supper fundraiser, pre-trip teambuilding meetings, post-trip debriefing meetings, and presentation to the congregation Q: What are we asking of those not able to make the trip? A: Your prayers and support Q: Is there a registration cut-off date? A: We will need to register by the end of October so don't hold off in making your reservation! Q: Who can you register with and who can answer questions? A: Dave Burnaford, Chair of the Missions Committee at 668-2333 or dlburnaford@sbcglobal.net Tue, 6 May 2008 20:22:01 MST http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.secondbaptistsuffield.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=117 THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31, 2007 SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS Suffield Second Baptist Church Missions Committee, American Baptist Churches USA, & Habitat For Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast WORK TO BE DONE Under the direction of HFH of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, build homes in support of the rebuilding efforts due to Hurricane Katrina in August, 2005 TRIP DATE Sunday, January 27 through Sunday, February 3 VOLUNTEER SKILLS Be willing to do a hard day's work; training and tools will be provided by HFH TRIP COST Initial deposit of $250 will be requested from volunteers with additional costs anticipated to be covered through fundraising, donations, and Missions Committee supplements (financial assistance is available if needed); final cost for the volunteer is dependent upon total cost of the trip; on the February 2007 mission trip, the total cost per person was $680 with each person asked to contribute $250 ADDITIONAL COMMITMENTS Attendance at initial kickoff meeting, Pasta Supper fundraiser, pre-trip teambuilding meetings, post-trip debriefing meetings, and presentation to the congregation REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS Please register with Dave Burnaford by clicking here or calling 668-2333 by October 31, 2007 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ HFH of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Motto: "Everyone deserves a place they can call home" Tue, 6 May 2008 20:22:01 MST