Weekly Bulletin: 2023-05-17
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Heb. 10:23–25).
After spending nine-and-a-half chapters driving home the good news that Jesus is better, the writer of Hebrews moves into what it means for the church that Jesus is better. From about the halfway point of Hebrews 10 till the end of the book, he endeavors to answer the “so what” of that great announcement that Jesus is our true and better high priest. What does that mean for the church? What does that mean for us?
I look forward to walking through some of those questions with you as we continue in our series through the book of Hebrews together. Join us this Sunday, May 21, at 10 AM and 6 PM for another time of worship and fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s always an enjoyable time to gather as God’s people and I can’t wait to do it again this weekend!
Blessings 🙏 Pastor Brad
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Get ready for VBS this summer!
Get your kids registered for our VBS program as we zoom off to the Land Down Under, Jul. 24—28, from 6 to 8 PM each night. Register for free!
To get started, visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org/vbs.
Events
Be sure to come out to our midweek gatherings, every Wednesday at 6 PM, as we spend time praying for each other and talking about the Bible together! These times together are a great way to be encouraged throughout your work.
Come with your questions about life, about theology, about what you’re reading, and be encouraged as Pastor Brad leads the group in finding an answer from God’s Word.
The youth group is moving to a new summer schedule beginning in June! 😎
Instead of meeting on Wednesdays, the youth will meet on select Sunday evenings throughout the summer, from 5:30–8:30 PM, for times of worship, fellowship, and growing together in the Lord and the faith. Be sure to check out the summer schedule below and invite your friends to join the group this summer:
Jun. 4
Jun. 18
Jul. 2
Jul. 16
The next Family Life Group is on Monday, May 22, at 6 PM, at Kent & Danielle Stimely’s home. Join the group as they continue studying the book of 1 Thessalonians together 📖
Men, make your plans to join your brothers in Christ for another time of Bible study and prayer Saturday, May 27, at 9 AM at the church, downstairs in The Rock. Don’t miss out on this time of encouragement and enrichment in the Word together 💪
We’re looking for a few couples and/or families to help us keep the church clean and tidy. If you can spare a few hours, sign-up on the form in the lobby to help clean the church on a weekly rotating schedule. We would greatly appreciate the assistance if you want to volunteer for one week every other month or quarter. Thank you for your support!
Looking Ahead
May 31: WOL Leaders Meeting at 6:30 PM
Jun. 25: 150th Anniversary Service (10 AM) & Celebration (11 AM to 2 PM)
Jul. 16: Church Summer Fellowship after the morning service
Jul. 24—28: Vacation Bible School
Aug. 6: Church Picnic at Mountain View Bible Camp
Aug. 19: Youth Group Family Picnic at the Shively’s home
Aug. 25–27: Men’s Group weekend retreat
Resources
Give. Thank you for continuing to support the ministry of Stonington Baptist Church. To give online, visit: https://www.stoningtonbaptist.org/give.
Pray. View the latest prayer request list. Thank you for continuing to lift up your church family in prayer 🙏
Connect. Follow Stonington on: Facebook and Instagram.
Be encouraged by reading Pastor’s devotionals and theological reflections over on his blog: www.graceupongrace.net.