Brookfield Congregational Church Announcements
NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Pastor Condon’s schedule at present is likely to be Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (later in the day) and Sundays.
He can be reached at the church phone or at home: (508) 222-2535
Pastor John and Susan generally will not be with us or preaching the fourth Sunday of the month. This is offered by the Deacons to lighten the load of travel they make each week.
Spirit Lifters
The Spirit Lifters will be creating flower arrangements on Friday Nov. 22nd. If you are interested in helping or would like to learn how to create an arrangement come and join us. We start at 6pm and go until all 30 arrangements are completed. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jane Snyder at 508-637-1378.
Also on Sat. Nov. 23rd the Spirit Lifters will be creating a meal for delivery to some as well as the many flower arrangements. If you have an interest to help with the deliveries or baking we begin at 9am. Those wishing to help with deliveries only please arrive by noon.
I am so grateful for all the support my Spirit Lifters provide. Thank you one and all. Jane
REMINDER
When an emergency is called during a church service – everything STOPS – 911 is called and everyone EXITs quickly and quietly to a designated area. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Featured Missions for the month of November:
RESCUER (Teen Challenge)
HONORING OUR VETERANS
SPIRIT LIFTERS
Please see Tammy Taquino OR any Mission & Outreach Board Member
if you have any questions or would like to help.
Our 2020 Stewardship Campaign began Nov 3rd:
The third of 4 inserts are included in the bulletin today:
Ways and Means: The Way of Trust
The Boar’s Head Festival Trinity United Methodist Church
361 Sumner St., Springfield, MA 01108
January 10, 11, & 12, 2020
Forms available in the Narthex, sign up early.
THERE WILL BE A THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, AT QUABOAG VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 7 PM.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY DONATIONS
The prayer shawl ministry is running out of yarn. Your generous donations of yarn keep this ministry going. There is a donation box in fellowship hall where you can leave your donated yarn.
Thank you, Patti Coltey
Child Care
Child care is provided under the supervision of Ellie Blodgett during each Sunday service. All children from newborn to Sunday school age are welcome. Please speak to the deacon in charge if you need assistance.
FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We invite you to contribute flowers for Sunday worship. The flowers may be from a florist or in season, home gardens. Please see the Flower Chart in Fellowship Hall to sign up for a Sunday of your choice. Sundays already designated will be marked on the chart. If you wish to give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, please leave information for the worship bulletin with the office on TUESDAY BEFORE THE SUNDAY that you give flowers. Questions? Speak with Robin Dennehy.
COMING EVENTS
This Week
Tuesday
11/18/2019
Centering Prayer
10:30 AM
Wednesday
11/20/2019
Dismas Family Farm Dinners
5:45 PM
AA Meeting
7:00 PM
Thursday
11/21/2019
Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM
Friday
11/22/2019
Spirit Lifters flower Preparation
6:00 PM
Saturday
11/23/2019
Spirit Lifters Baking
9:30 AM
Spirit Lifters Delivery
Noon
Deacons for the Month of November
Bill Simpson
Jan Wilson
Volunteers
|
READERS |
CHILDREN’S SERMON |
GREETERS |
|---|---|---|---|
11/03 |
Max Gold |
Communion Sunday |
Julie Lopatka |
11/10 |
Darlene Dean |
Punk Snyder |
Terry Elliott |
11/17 |
Brian Oxman |
Brian Oxman |
Paul Shailer |
11/24 |
Arthur Rousseau |
Cheri Carty |
Robin & Wayne Dennehy |
Recently we were graced with an outstanding mural in our nursery of Noah's Ark. This artistry was completed by Jordan Nugent, a college student who currently attends Nichols College. Jordan's work is so well done and super entertaining. Viewing the ark has brought smiles of delight not only to the children in the nursery but any adult who walks past the nursery. If you would like to see more of Jordan's work you may look for her at facebook.com/nugentcreations
Church Cookbooks from Helping Hands are available.
Our Church Cookbooks make a great gift!
Available in the Fellowship Hall. Only $5.00
each. Just think of those Christmas cookies
Senior Moments.
Susan Raymond , the Outreach Coordinator for the W.B. Senior Center has notfied us that the Brookfield COA and the W.B. Senior Center have collaborated by adding 10 hrs/month of her services for Brookfield residents. Anyone over the age of 55 who would like information about SNAP benefits (food stamps), answers to questions regarding fuel assistance or needs assistance with resources, please call the W.B. Senior Center at 508-867-1407 and ask for Sue Raymond.
The Council on Aging will meet at the Brookfield Congregational Church on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, except July and August, from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Food Pantry reminder:
BCC is one of many churches that provides support to the Brookfield Ecumenical Food Pantry. Approximately 50 families in the community are receiving services through the food pantry. If you are willing and able to help support this program, there are donation baskets in the back of the Sanctuary near the stairs to the Narthex.
Thank you for your continued support. Non-perishable food donations are accepted. The Pantry can also really use paper goods and toiletry items, as these are items they are unable to get from the food bank.
Blessings to you all!
CHURCH SCRAPBOOK
Patti Coltey is looking for used and unwanted greeting cards for the church scrapbook. If you have any, please give them to her any Sunday morning. Thank you!
Open to ALL Youth Grades 6th to 12th
Youth Leader: Jim Joyce Jr. Asst Youth Leader: Tammy Taquino
Fusion.yg.bcc@gmail.com (508) 867-6262
Sundays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Brookfield Congregational Church.
Need Community Hours for School?
Here are some ways to get community service hours for school.
- Would you like to help cheer someone up? Spirit Lifters is looking for helpers to make gift baskets and assist with delivery.
Fusion Youth Group Update
The Fusion Youth Group band, Holy Intentions, has finished the tracks for their first song! The youth group recorded at Abraham’s Closet Recording Studio located at Greenville Baptist Church. They recorded a cover of ‘On My Own’ by Ashes Remain. The mechanical license has recently been obtained. With the license, the youth will have CD’s made to use as a fundraiser. Keep your ears open for the CD release!
Calendar
November 10th
6:30 PM Fusion Meeting
November 17th
Fusion Meeting
November 22nd
Fusion Meeting
December 6th
Fusion Meeting
December 8th
1:00 PM Christmas play & music Rehearsal @ EBBC
December 15th
1:00 PM Dress Rehearsal @ EBBC
December 20th
7:00 PM Christmas Show @ EBBC
Calender Notes
Love People – Love God - Connect – Grow - Reach
SEEKING A CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
DO YOU LOVE TO WORK WITH CHILDREN?
ARE YOU ORGANIZED?
ARE YOU ABLE TO VOLUNTEER?
ARE YOU INTERESTED? CLICK HERE!
Just a reminder that we are still in need of Teachers and Teacher's Assistants. Please Pray on this and let Jane know when you are called to commit.
KITCHEN RECYCLING
Just a reminder to abide by our recycling rules when using the church kitchen: rinse out any recyclables before putting them in the receptacles, crush/flatten items when possible, etc. Guidelines are posted in the kitchen for your reference.