Weekly Bulletin: 2022-12-14
“On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: ‘Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach’” (Zeph. 3:16–18).
When the host of angels descend to announce the Lord’s birth, one of the first declarations they give is the “good news of great joy” that this nativity inaugurates. Join your church family THIS Sunday, Dec. 11, at 10am as Pastor Brad looks to examine what it means and what it looks like when joy dawns at the birth of the Savior!
Also, make sure to join us for a “Christmas Sing-spiration” during the 6pm service. To learn more about our church, visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org.
Help Olivia go to Paraguay!
Our very own Olivia Rucker has been selected to go to Paraguay as part of a WOL short-term missions team next April. She is currently raising support. Will you consider partnering with Olivia she prepares to go on this missions trip?
To give online, go to https://give.wol.org/okrucker.
The church is still looking for help on the cleaning staff. If you are interested in applying for this position, please see one of the deacons as soon as possible. Thank you!
Events
We are going Christmas caroling THIS Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6pm! If you’re still interested in joining the group, please contact Krista Knotts or Rachel Rempel right away. Thank you!
Our WOL Kids Clubs are having a Christmas Party & Sweater Night on Wednesday, Dec. 21, beginning at 6:30pm. Join the fun as we celebrate the reason for the season! To learn more, visit https://www.stoningtonbaptist.org/wol.
Mark your calendars for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7pm. To learn more, visit https://www.stoningtonbaptist.com/christmas.
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.
The Youth Group will be having a Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 6:30–8:30pm at Matt & Joanna Shively’s home! This event for all students 7th–12th grade.
Upcoming
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.