Weekly Bulletin: 2023-11-29
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons” (Galatians 4:4-5).
As Paul continues his theological diatribe of faith versus works, he presses on even more nerves as he drives home the freedom that Christ has offered to sinners only through faith. The law offers no such freedom; it only enslaves. It is only through faith that we are adopted into the family of God.
Join us for worship this Sunday, December 3 at 10 a.m. as, Lord willing, I will be returning to our series through the Book of Galatians by looking at part of Chapter 4. I hope you’ll gather with your church family and friends as we hear the Word of the Lord together and partake of the Lord’s Table, too!
Blessings 🙏 Pastor Brad
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Events
Don’t forget: our annual Christmas Dinner is THIS Sunday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. Be sure to confirm your attendance by contacting Kim Heitzman at (570) 259-9741 or kheitzman47@gmail.com — and be sure to let her know you are bringing something or sign up on the sign-up sheet on the lobby table.
Join us as we ring in the Christmas season as a church family 🎄
All of our midweek ministries are back! Join us each Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. for opportunities to learn and grow in your faith!
Sonshine Club: for kids Pre-K through 5th grade
Youth Group: for students in 6th through 12th grade
Bible Study & Prayer Time: for all adults
To learn more about our church, go to www.stoningtonbaptist.org.
Please continue to pray for our Upward Basketball ministry this year. We could still use a few more coaching volunteers. If you are interested in coaching a team for this year’s Upward basketball season, please contact Tommy Heitzman right away.
Upward practices start soon. To learn more about this ministry, visit https://www.stoningtonbaptist.com/upward.
Tammy and Tiffany Dietterich are planning a Ladies’ Ministry Cookie Exchange on Saturday, December 16. Please sign up on the list on the lobby table. For questions, please see Tammy or Tiffany! 🍪
Upcoming
Saturday, December 9: Men’s Bible Study at 9 a.m. at the church
Monday, December 11: Life Group at the Stimely’s at 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 17: Congregational business meeting following the morning service
Wednesday, December 20: Youth Group Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. in The Rock
Sunday, December 24: Christmas Eve Worship Services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
January 5—7: Youth Group Winter Camp at Rock Mountain Bible Camp
Resources
Give. Thank you for continuing to support the ministry of Stonington Baptist Church. To give online, go to 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 the Pastor’s devotionals and theological reflections on his blog: www.graceupongrace.net.