Weekly Bulletin: 2022-12-07
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” (Ps. 8:1–9).
The words to Psalm 8 are some of the most awe-inspiring lines ever written by King David. His worshipful look up to the heavens made Israel’s king feel simultaneously small yet seen. Though just a man, he was sure that his Lord was “mindful of him” and cared for him. Church, we, too, have that assurance — in Christ, we are shown the embodiment of God’s kindness and mindfulness of us.
Come and worship with us THIS Sunday, Dec. 11, at 10am and 6pm, as, Lord willing, I will examining the rest of Hebrews 2 where this truth is marvelously explained.
Also, If you are a member or regular attender, you are encouraged to attend the important congregational business meeting immediately following the morning service, as we vote on the 2023 church budget and officers. Thank you! To learn more, visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org.
God Bless You 🙏 Pastor Brad
Upward basketball is here!
Practices are underway! Be sure to stay in touch with your coaches to stay up-to-date with scheduling and announcements. If you have any questions, please contact Tommy Heitzman right away.
To learn more about this program, please visit https://www.stoningtonbaptist.org/upward.
The church is in need of more cleaning staff. This is a paid position, with requiring approximately 4-6 hours/week of work.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please see one of the deacons — Tommy Heitzman, Jon Francis, Bill Scandle, or Lynn Hoagland — right away. Thank you!
Events
Join our kids for WOL Kids Clubs, every Wednesday beginning at 6:30pm. Spread the word and invite a friend to join us for these nights of fun and faith!
To learn more, visit https://www.stoningtonbaptist.org/wol.
There’s a Men’s Bible Study THIS Saturday, Dec. 10, at 9am at the church in The Rock.
We are going Christmas caroling!
Join your church family on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6pm as we seek to bless our community with songs which tell the Christmas story.
Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer. If you have questions regarding this event, please see Krista Knotts or Rachel Rempel right away. Thank you!
Mark your calendars for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7pm.
We will be gathering for worship on Christmas Day! Join your church family as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Sunday, Dec. 25, at 10am 🙌
Note: There will be no Sunday school and no evening service that day.
Upcoming
Wednesday, Dec. 21: WOL Kids Clubs Christmas Party & Sweater Night, at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Dec. 28: Youth Group Christmas Party at the Shively’s home, from 6:30–8:30pm
Sunday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Worship, at 9 & 10am — there will be no evening service
Sunday, Jan. 15: Roll ’n Bowl, immediately following the morning service
Jan. 27—29: WOL Snow Camp — tickets are $115 for the first 30 students who register. Please see Matt Shively to register.
Resources
Give. Thank you for continuing to support the ministry of Stonington Baptist Church. To give online, visit: https://www.stoningtonbaptist.org/give.
Pray. Download the latest prayer request list. Thank you for continuing to lift up your church family in prayer 🙏
Connect. Follow Stonington on: Facebook and Instagram.
Listen. Listen to Stonington’s sermons on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and More.
Be encouraged by reading Pastor’s devotionals and theological reflections over on his blog: www.graceupongrace.net.