News & Updates: Week of 2021-10-04
“I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let’s go to the house of the Lord’” (Ps. 122:1).
I pray you will make plans to be with us this weekend as gather for worship and fellowship around the Word of God! Join us at 10am and 6pm for in-person worship (livestream also available).
Join us for Sunday School, too — every Sunday at 9am!
Children’s Church & Nursery are available during the morning service.
Note: The Nursery is also available during the evening service.
News & Announcements
Details are coming soon regarding this year’s Upward Basketball league! In the meantime, check out the church website to pre-register, volunteer, or learn more about the ministry.
Don’t miss WOL Clubs this week! The first Food First Wednesday of the year, for all WOL Clubs volunteers and clubbers, will be TONIGHT, Oct. 6, at 6pm.
If you’d like to volunteer to bring something, please contact Heather Hill.
Regular activities start at 6:30pm.
There will be a congregational business meeting immediately following the morning worship service THIS Sunday, Oct. 10. If you’re a member, please make plans to attend. If you’re a regular attender, you are free to attend, as well. Thank you!
Men, join your brothers THIS Saturday, Oct. 9, at 9am, for another time of Bible study and prayer.
The men have started a new study on the heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers, utilizing the book Gentle and Lowly. See Pastor Brad to get your copy of the book and be encouraged by this group study!
Ladies, there are two new opportunities to study the Word together with your sisters in Christ. Join the ladies of Stonington Mondays at 7pm or Tuesdays at 10am. Both groups will be going through the same book, so pick whichever time is best for your schedule.
The groups will be going through Ruth Chou Simons’ book, Truthfilled, which walks through the book of Colossians. Use the link below to purchase your copy of the book.
The church is currently accepting applications for a part-time church secretary. If you are interested in this position, please turn in your application by Oct. 17. If you have questions regarding this position, please see one of the deacons.
Upcoming Events
The next Unifidelis group gathering will be Saturday, Oct. 16, at 5pm, at Scott and Shyrl Bordner’s home. Please contact Tim Yordy if you have questions or want to bring something.
The next church-wide Roll ’n Bowl will be on Sunday, Oct. 17, immediately following the morning worship service.
Resources
“Each person should do as he has decided in his heart — not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7).
Thank you for continuing to support the ministry of Stonington Baptist Church!
“Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Phil. 4:6).
Be sure to lift up your brothers and sisters in prayer today 🙏
If you have a prayer request you want added to the list or if you have an update on any of the requests listed, please contact Pastor Brad.
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Be encouraged by reading Pastor’s devotionals and theological reflections over on his blog: www.graceupongrace.net