Weekly Bulletin: 2023-06-21
150 years of worship (and counting…)
Don’t miss out on our very special 150th Anniversary Celebration Service THIS Sunday, June 25, at 10 AM. Join us as we mark 150 years since the church broke ground on its current location, complete with a live concert from Christian singer/songwriter John Tibbs, food and desserts, a bounce house, face painting, corn hole, and much more! Join us as we rejoice in the great faithfulness of our great God.
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
(Lam. 3:22–23)
See you Sunday!
Blessings 🙏 Pastor Brad
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Sign up for VBS!
Sign up today for our summer VBS program, July 24—28, from 6 to 8 PM each night. Sign-up is free!
Don’t miss out on this adventure where kids will discover how precious they are to God. From the tiniest to the oldest, each person is made in the image of God, wonderfully designed to know him and to live for him!
Looking for ways to serve in VBS?
One way is through snack donations. Put your name down on the sign-up sheet in the church lobby for snacks you’d like to donate. Contact Ashley Bordner at (570) 490-1244 for questions.
Visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org/vbs to get started.
Events
Don’t miss our weekly prayer gatherings, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Spend some time praying together and discussing the Bible together as we seek to encourage one another throughout the week. Won’t you join us?
Men, join your brothers for another time of Bible study and prayer THIS Saturday, June 24, at 9 AM at the church, downstairs in The Rock. Don’t miss out on this time of “iron sharpening iron” with your brothers in Christ 💪
The church Life Group is gathering on Monday, June 26, at 6 PM, at Kent & Danielle Stimely’s home. Join the group as they study 2 Thessalonians together 📖
Youth Group Summer on Sunday Nights!
Join the Stonington Youth Group this summer on Sunday evenings from 5:30—8:30 PM for times of worship, games, friendship, and growing together in the Lord and in the faith.
There are two more gatherings left:
July 2
July 16
Be sure to mark your calendars and invite a friend to join you!
Men, be sure to sign up for this year’s Men’s Retreat, August 25—27. Spend a weekend at a lodge with your brothers in Christ. This event is for men of high school age and up. For questions about this retreat, contact Kent Stimely at (717) 513-9259.
Spend a weekend with your sisters in Christ at the official Stonington Baptist Ladies Retreat!
On September 22—24, the ladies will be enjoying a stay at the historic Mansion in the Pines in Myerstown, PA. A minimum of 10 ladies are needed to confirm this booking. The initial fee is $180 but that fee decreases significantly with each additional attendee. Contact Natalie Gray to secure your spot or sign up on the list in the church foyer.
Looking Ahead
July 7—8: The Rock Renovation Project (contact Matt Shively)
July 16: Church Summer Fellowship after the morning service
July 24—28: Vacation Bible School
August 6: Church Picnic at Mountain View Bible Camp
August 19: Youth Group Family Picnic at the Shively’s home
August 25—27: Men’s Group Weekend Retreat
September 22—24: Ladies’ Retreat
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!
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 on his blog: www.graceupongrace.net.