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A Newsletter FromThe First Baptist Church of Norwich
239 West Main Street, Norwich, CT [email protected]
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November 2015
Join us for worshipevery Sunday
morningat 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9:15Sun. Evening Bible
Study 7:00 p.m.
An evening with Mercy Gonzales-Barnes
October 29, 2015
November 2015
Dick Luse Penelope FrechetteNancy Oat June Deptulski
Kevin Bell The Bray FamilyDoris Adams Simon TwitchellGreg Williams Christine Royce
Slane Family Betty WatsonMarge Booth Beverly Campbell
The Family of Mark Dimmock David Koch Dot Calkins
Our Shut-ins:Lois Lopez June Coleman
In the Military Service:Michelle Chaffee Brian GrilloDaniel Moriarty Tim Rogers
Nicolas R. Muyres Cory Bounphakdy
If you know someone who should be added to thelist please contactthe church office
860-889-0369 or [email protected]
Ministry Helpers for November
Ushers & GreetersNov. 1 - C. Dutrumble, H. Calkins, B. Adams, P. AdamsNov. 8 - G. Schuster, N. Schuster, L. Henk, B. WalkerNov. 15 - K. Barber, M. KaneNov. 22 - C. Brockway, L. McFalls, O. Bray, F. RoyceNov. 29 - C. Dutrumble, H. Calkins, B. Adams, P. Adams
Worship AssistantsNov. 1 - Jeff BrockwayNov. 8 - Cassie FrechetteNov . 15 - Kevin MarianoNov. 22 - Curt BrockwayNov. 29 - Cheryl Dutrumble
CountersNov. 1 - Nancy Allen & Oliver BrayNov. 8 - Bob Walker & Linda HenkNov. 15 - Frank Royce & Pete AdamsNov. 22 - Mary Brockway & Fran RogersNov. 29 - Dick Strouse & Mark Rogers
Nursery AttendantsNov. 1 - Bonnie Ambruso & Jenna LaflammeNov. 8 - Rachelle Weimer & Chelsea WeimerNov. 15 - Lee McFalls & Priscilla RogersNov. 22 - Mark Ambruso & Will AmbrusoNov. 29 - Lindley Chesser & Sarah Henry
Coffee Hour HostsNov. 8 - Oscar KaneNov. 22 - Mary & Curt Brockway
Church Staff HoursPastor Sam:
Tuesday: 1:00 - 5:00 PMWednesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Jennifer - Administrative Assistant:Monday, Wednesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Communion Servers for Dec.Prepare/Collect -Cassie Frechette & Fran RogersCollect/Serve -Sharon Fishkin & Curt BrockwayUncover/Serve - Cindy Costa & Bob Walker
November 2015
Chesser Chat - Sam Chesser
I am writing this the morning after we had a chance to hear Mercy Gonzalez Barnes speak about her ministry in theCaribbean. What a blessing that was! We have been supporting Mercy as a missionary for years, and now I look forwardto supporting her as she moves into a new phase in her ministry. For those who were not able to join in Mercy’s presen-tation, there’s one thing she encouraged us to do, regardless of whether we are able to support her financially or not: prayfor her. Please pray for Mercy, as well as the entire American Baptist missionary family. In fact, here are some of ourinternational ministry workers you can pray for. Try saying a prayer for each of them this month.
-Emerson and Ivy Wu-Kit Ripley-JD and Rhonda Reed-Kihomi Ngwemi and Nzunga Mabudiga-Gordon and Lee Ann Hwang
In addition to praying about these people, you can also choose to give to these missionaries financially through the websitewww.internationalministries.org. This website is more than just an opportunity for these missionaries to get their fundingtogether. It is an opportunity to read the stories of these incredible men and women. Many of these people chose toforsake their homes and all the comforts offered to them in order to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“ Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, theyworshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been givento me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of theHoly Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very endof the age.”
Those words are of course the final words of the Gospel of Matthew, the final words of Jesus Christ before leaving hisdisciples. Many of us have heard these words repeated numerous times in our church lives, but how many of us havechosen to live those words out to their fullest meaning? “Make disciples of all nations.” This is a daunting task, but onewhich our missionaries take very seriously.
It should be noted that they especially take it seriously to make disciples. These are not people who come in, preach theword and leave. These are people who stay in community with the local people for years at a time, eating with them, talkingwith them, sharing their hopes and joys as well as their disappointments and sorrows. Making true disciples of Jesus Christis not a one-day activity. It is a long, difficult process, but one which is rewarding not only for the new disciple, not only forthe missionary, but for the whole Christian family.
It is our duty as American Baptists to support our overseas missionaries. I encourage you to consider giving financially, butwhether you can or cannot, please pray for these brave men and women who are honoring the gospel call.
November 2015
Our Church History
5 years ago this month: Local members osthe USA Tap Dance Team were in church fora blessing before leaving for a Germany trip.10 years ago this month: Our choir hostedthe annual Choir Festival with GodfreyTomanek as guest conductor. Ten churchesfrom Norwich participated. Our choir per-formed “Be Joyful and Sing to the Lord”.15 years ago this month: Baptism and mem-bership classes were held Wednesdays at 6:00p.m. The Youth Group headed to Springfieldfor the Word of Life Super Bowl Party.
Christmas Gift givingalternatives:
samaritanspurse.orgwww.heifer.orgwww.worldwildlife.orgwww.oxfamamerica.orgwww.globalfundforchildren.org
November 2015
Did we miss someone? Please let usknow by contacting the church officeand we’ll add them to the list!
James Todd Nov. 4Cami Ferguson Nov. 5Amber Diehl Nov. 8Maxwell Beit Nov. 11Lois Strouse Nov. 13Harts Cofer Nov. 14Chris Vaillancourt Nov. 14Katie Hollis Nov. 15Melissa Ingoglia Nov. 15Stephen Seder Nov. 16Pamela Smith Nov. 19Sue Vanase Nov. 21Jean Bergendahl Nov. 24Chip Chaffee Nov. 24Chris Weimer Nov. 25Linda Henk Nov. 26Kathy Bartkowski Nov. 29Brandon Frechette Nov. 29
Patricia & Steven Ohlund Nov. 3Gwyn & Fred Green Sr. Nov. 12Lauren & Benjamin Strouse Nov. 12Jackie & Marc Vaillancourt Nov. 19Katherine & Jon Vanase Nov. 24
October AttendanceOctober 4 - 57October 11 - 57October 18 - 63October 25 - 54
Newsletter Content
We are always looking forsubmissions to the churchnewsletter! Please sendcontributions to the churchoffice by Sunday, Nov.22,for the December issue.
November 2015
The yearly collection of items for Thanksgiving baskets will begin soon.The food that is collected will bless 20 families in our local communitywith a wonderful holiday meal. Please be sure to sign up for items thatyou can contribute and be sure to bring the items in no later than Sunday,November 22. The sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board. Cashdonations are also welcome. Thanksgiving baskets will be assembledand distributed on Sunday, November 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Even if you are unable to donate, we would welcome your supportassembling and distributing the baskets to the families.
§ Several bags of linens were delivered to the Center for New Americans (CNA) in
Syracuse, New York. Syracuse is designated by the State Department as a receiving
city for refugees. The CNA assists these refugees, and other legal immigrants, in
beginning they new lives in America. The have received refugees from the Sudan,
Somalia, Burma, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Burundi to name just a few. We will be
collecting bedspreads, comforters, towels, sheets, etc. for them thru Nov 22nd.
§ The Ambruso family delivered a bag of eyeglasses to the Lions collection box.
§ Toiletries are being delivered to St Vincent De Paul Place by Cynthia Strouse.
§ We continue to collect both toiletries and eyeglasses, along with pantry items, in
our mission corner at the top of the back stairs.
§ Luggage and tote bags are still needed by the Haitian Health Foundation
From the Missions Team this month:
November 29- Sunday School Waffle Breakfast- 9AMDecember 6- Christmas Caroling (Time TBA)December 13- Christmas PageantDecember 20- Christmas Sunday (Snow Make-up dayfor pageant)December 24- Christmas Eve ServiceDecember 25- Merry Christmas!
November 2015
We will be adopting several familes forChristmas. - Look for sign up sheets byThanksgiving to help these needy families...
St. Vincent de Paul Place is in the process of planning our Christmas dinner this year. Can you help?Items requesting a monetary donation are items that the Chef will order in advance or need to handselect.Roast Beef – Taking monetary donations (200 servings)Dinner Rolls –Taking monetary donations (30 dz.)Caesar Salad Fixings – Taking monetary donations (200 servings)Christmas Cookies – Taking monetary donations (200 servings)Croutons 6 bagsFresh Yellow Squash 60 lbsFresh Zucchini 60 lbsPotatoes – red, gold, or white 100 lbsGarlic Powder, Onion Powder (8.5 oz. or larger) 1 ea.Orange Juice 10 gallonsButter 10 lbsSugar 5 lbsCoffee 2 cansCreamer 1 galChinet Paper Plates 10 3/8" 2508 oz. Hot/Cold Cups 250Napkins with Christmas Motif 250If you can help, please contact Karen at [email protected] or call the office at 860-889-7374.Bring in perishable donations no sooner than December 22nd. All non-perishable items can bebrought in up until December24th. Checks made payable to Saint Vincent de Paul Place, memo:Christmas Meal
November 2015
An evening with Mercy Gonzales-Barnes
October 29, 2015
On October 29th, we had a wonderful visit from Mercy Gonzalez Barnes, a missionary
we have supported for many years. For 13 years, Mercy has served as a teacher in
Mexicali, Mexico, working at the Christian Seminary there. This year, she has been
called to new ministry. She will be teaching intensive courses in different seminaries
throughout the Caribbean, including Cuba. Please pray for Mercy in the next stage of her
ministry!
November 2015
November 2015
Thank you notes:
“To all my children and members of First Baptist. I want to thank you for the beautiful GetWell card and the photo that you sent me. It made me very happy to know that you wereall thinking of me. It was a gift from the heart. With Gratitude, Mrs. Booth”
“Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for donating moneyso I could go to camp. My faviorte thing at camp is thefood. It is really yummy. I also love all the water activities.Paddle-boarding is one of my favorites. Sincerely, Chelsea
“Dear Church Family,Thank you for donating money for camp scholarships. You have made a lot of kidssummers. It was very generous. Sincerly, Sarah”
“Thank you for supporting me to go to Camp Wightman. My favrite thing to do wascamptivite’s such as sports. From Will.”
“Dear Church Family, Thank you for the money you gave to help me go to camp. I had agreat time and the food was delicious! Nathaniel.”
“Dear Church family, Thank you for helping me go to camp. My favarate thing wasswiming. Thank you. From Julia.”
“Thank you for sending me to camp. My favorite thing to do a camp is play nine square.Hannah.”
“Dear Church familly. Thank you for genorous donation to send us to camp. I lovedarchery. I finally hit a bullseye!” (unsigned).”
“Dear Church Family,Thank you for allowing me to go to Camp Wightman this year. I had lot’s of fun and itwouldnt of been possible without your generous donations. Sencerly, Dylan SnellingP.S. Excuse my grammatical errors.”
CAMP WIGHTMAN THANK-YOUS
by Chelsea
November 2015Calendar
November 2015
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
All Saint’s Sun.
9:15 Sun. School
10:30 FBC Worship
1:00 BN Worship
7:00 Bible Study
Pastor Sam
away
11/2-11/16
5:45 Girl Scouts
7:00 Choir 7:00 BN Trustees
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
9:15 Sun.
School10:30 FBC
Worship1:00 BN
Worship7:00 Bible
Study
7:00 Choir 5:15 Girl Scouts
6:30 BN Youth
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9:15 Sun. School
10:30 FBC Worship
1:00 BN Worship
7:00 Bible Study
5:45 Girl Scouts 7:00 Choir 6:30 BN Youth
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9:15 Sun. School
10:30 FBC Worship
1:00 BN Worship
7:00 Bible Study
Poinsettia Orders
Due
7:00 Choir 6:30 BN Youth 8:00 am
BN Worship
Happy
Thanksgiving!
Office Closed
Office Closed
29 30 Dec. 1 2 3 4 5 Advent Begins
9:00 Waffle breakfast
9:15 Sun. School
10:30 FBC Worship
1:00 BN Worship
7:00 Bible Study
7:00 Choir 7:00 BN Trustees
Sunday School 9:15 Morning Worship at 10:30
Sun. Evening Bible Study 7:00
First Baptist Church of Norwich239 W. Main StreetNorwich, CT 06360
Rev. Sam Chesser, PastorAdele DiBiagio, OrganistJennifer Higgins, Admin. Assistant
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