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 29 – April 5, 2009
TODAY
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNING CHURCH OF THE
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING COMPETITION…….
“BOOTHBAY REGION COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP”
The Souper Bowl of Caring Celebration took place last Sunday at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church. Each of the seven community churches who participated were represented and some took part in the worship-filled service with scripture readings, prayer, music and a great message from Rev. Carol Stevens of the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church. Our own Pam Kamen read scripture from Matthew 25: 31-40. Jeff Keyes, President of the Food Pantry, spoke about the pantry and it’s service to the community – answered questions then passed out Certificates of Participation and announced the winning church who received “The Trophy” which will be kept on display at the Fellowship for one year until we repeat the process next year – 2010.
Collectively all seven churches raised over 5,300.00 in food value and money gifts. Great Job everyone !
A new class for women starting today – March 29th, 9:30 a.m. led by Alice Sozanski.
The topic – You Can Be The Wife Of A Happy Husband”.
Sunday School Class for men or interested women with Doug Woods beginning March 29th.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES DOWNSTAIRS IN THE OUTER OFFICE, WEEKLY. NEW THINGS COME IN EVERYDAY!
THIS WEEK
Lights of Love – Thursday, April 2nd, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall. Making Easter Cards with Melissa Nein. Cards and home baked goods will be delivered to shut ins, etc., prior to Easter Sunday. All women are encouraged to join us.
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!! Next one: SUNDAY – March 3rd, following worship.
Care Net Baby Bottles – If you have any of the Care Net Baby Bottles at home – please bring them to church right away. They were due on February 14th – Valentines Day – not on Mother’s Day. Thank You.
NEXT SUNDAY
April 5th, Palm Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m.
COMING
Annual Church Meeting – Wednesday, April 15th, 7 p.m. following Dare 2 Care.
Maine Legislature Schedules Same-Sex Marriage Bill.
Mark your calendar! The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on LD1020, Dennis Damon’s bill to redefine marriage, on Friday, April 24, at Cony High School, Augusta. Legislators must see a large number of people supporting traditional marriage! Please plan to attend, either to testify or to pray silently for God to change hearts and protect marriage in Maine.
Testimonies will be limited to three minutes. Over the next month, join the Maine marriage Alliance in prayer and fasting for families and marriage in Maine. “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
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. Jason Schlosser.
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
