Boothbay Baptist Weekly Buzz
THIS WEEK’S NEWS
Sue Burge, Communications Coordinator, welcomes your announcements until Thursday at noon. Thanks!
Phone: 633-7049 or e mail to: vanmanbill@roadrunner.com
Contact Information for Interim Pastor:
Rev. Stuart (Stu) Taylor (wife – Anita)
Email: fstaet@suscom-Maine.net
Phone: 207-729-5460 Cell: 207-449-8711
Church Secretary: Maggie Brown – Office hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9-11 and Wed 1-3.
You may reach Maggie at: 633-7378 or email at maggie4885@yahoo.com
Week of March 22 – March 29, 2009
2009 MISSIONS CONFERENCE WEEK
TODAY
WELCOME: Linda Smith – Joni and Friends (Boston)
Linda Smith – Joni and Friends (Boston)
Currently, the Greater Boston Office focuses on two programs of Joni and Friends: Family Retreat for families affected by disability, and “Through the Roof”, training churches to welcome and include people with disabilities and their families. As we grow, other programs will be added. We also offer “Moms’ Morning Out” for moms who have children of any age with disabilities of any kind. “Beyond Limits” is our one-year Bible curriculum available through our office, especially designed for teens and adults with cognitive disabilities.
Souper Bowl of Caring Celebration at St. Columbas Episcopal Church TODAY -March 22nd, at 3 p.m. Please refer to insert in bulletin today!! Our own Jeff Keyes, President of the Boothbay Region Food Pantry will be speaking and announcing the winning church!! This celebration is open to anyone. Let’s make a great showing from Boothbay Baptist Church.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES DOWNSTAIRS IN THE OUTER OFFICE, WEEKLY. NEW THINGS COME IN EVERYDAY!
THIS WEEK
SOUP BOWL SUPPER sponsored by the Rotary Club of Boothbay, Thursday, March 26th, 6 p.m. Held at the Legion Hall. Pick out a hand crafted soup bowl (you keep it) and eat until you burst!!
Cost: $12.00 Questions: See Mike Thompson.
NEXT SUNDAY
A new class for women is coming March 29th led by Alice Sozanski. The topic – You Can Be The Wife Of A Happy Husband”.
Sunday School Class for men or interested women with John VanDyke beginning March 29th. Continuation of the Book of Revelation.
COMING
POTLUCK SUPPER – Wednesday, April 1st, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Deaconess Board – EVERYONE is invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship with Christian Brothers and Sisters and why not invite a friend! We had a great turnout – awesome food in early March – let’s have a repeat performance. Pot Luck Suppers will take place every month. Watch for the announcements!!
Upcoming worship opportunities:
Sunday, March 29th – Al Roberts delivering the message
Palm Sunday Worship: Sunday, April 5th – Pastor Stu returns to the pulpit
Easter Sunday Worship: Sunday, April 12th 10:45 a.m.
HELP WANTED
Church Library: Do you have Christian Books that you’d like to donate to our lending library? Books may be brought in and given to Vickie Pinkham. The library is in the outer office where the copy machine is located (Lower Level) and behind the glass door
cabinet at the entrance to the sanctuary. There is a book in the downstairs library to sign books out, write name, book # and date – and a sign out book upstairs as well. Directions posted on front of sign-out books.
WANTED: A couch in nice condition is needed by the Lutterman Family.
Please call Brandon or Lisa at 633-7103 if you can help with this need.
A Sound Person is needed to work at least 2 Sundays per month. No experience necessary, just good ears and a heart for service. Please speak with Jason Schlosser.
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST for the Pulpit Committee for the big task they have ahead of them under God. Doug Wood, Paul Golden, Robin Beck, Fay Christy. John Van Dyke.
Community Services:
Fuel Assistance Program: A team of community volunteers will be taking fuel assistance applications at the Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St. Damariscotta, each Monday from 9 a.m.–
3 p.m. (Tuesdays when there is a Mon. holiday). If you are interested in learning more about the Fuel Assistance Program, have questions or cannot get out for an application due to travel restrictions you may call 563-1363. Ask for Cynthia Troxel.
For anyone who has a crisis, needs prayer or spiritual guidance you may call the Elders of the Church listed below.
Sam Michael, Chair – 633-2060 Jason Schlosser – 633-3263 Doug Wood – 529-6323
Ray Christy – 633-9872 Paul Golden – 633-7664
