Second Baptist Church, 12 Stillman Road, N. Stonington, CT 06359

God’s Lighthouse on the HillFulfilling the Great Commission in the Community and the World

Oct./Nov./Dec. 2019 Issue 79

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Worship with UsSunday School 9:00 AM

Morning Worship10:00 AM

Evening Service6:00 PM

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15)

Happy Thanksgiving

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and

every one of you that take responsibility for a ministry,

those who help out or support those ministries, those

that participate in programs, those who attend classes,

Bible studies and services of the church, those who share

their musical abilities, those who teach Sunday School,

those who keep our technical equipment running

smoothly, those who lovingly take care of our babies,

those that plan fellowship functions, those who clean up

after our dinners, those who watch over our finances,

those that give financially as well as of their time, those

that help out on church work days, those who do

visitation and card ministries, and anything else that I

may have missed. God bless you all. Mary Anne

CHURCH STAFF NEWSLETTER TEAM

Rev. David Jordan, Senior Pastor Tony Ruffa, Editor

Assoc. Pastor Joel Black Mary Anne Jordan

Lynette Parkinson, Secretary Frances Hill

Margaret Lewis, Pianist Sue Stedman

Kathryn Williams, Organist/Choir Director Karen Gouvin

Ellen Shinn, Custodian Jackie Gengarella

Rob Gouvin

Church Office Hours: 10:00AM – 2:00PM (Mon. – Fri.)

Every Member’s Goal: to be a church where there is a

continual climate of warmth, acceptance and love.

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( Graphics are from depositphotos, Rob Gouvin, Lynette Parkinson) (Bible quotes from NKJV Bible)

Women’s Prayer

Breakfast

Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14

Taylor Hall

9:00 AM

Men’s Prayer

Breakfast

Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14

Taylor Hall

7:00 AM

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Lawrence Tillinghast………..Oct. 2 David Gruszkowski……….Oct. 13

Evie Robinson……………….Oct. 5 Mary Kearsch……………..Oct. 19

Meagan Black……………….Oct. 6 Susanne Cameron………....Oct. 22

Douglas Parkinson……….…Oct. 7 Gayle Williams…………….Oct. 24

Lynette Parkinson…………..Oct. 8 Patrick Gengarella………...Oct. 28

Matthew Tillinghast……...…Oct. 9 JoAnne Wilkinson…………Oct. 29

Cameron Lewis……………...Oct. 9 Steve Day...………………....Oct. 30

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Michael Corr…………….....Nov. 3 Elaine Herman……………Nov. 22

Jessica Kessler……………...Nov. 3 Eric Hazel…………………Nov. 25

Ellie Gouvin………………...Nov. 13 Angela Brightman………..Nov. 26

Kimberley Buck…………....Nov. 16 Rachel Buck……………....Nov. 30

Nolan Hickey……………….Nov. 21

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Frances Hill…………………Dec. 18 Eric Kessler………………Dec. 20

Joel Black...…………………Dec. 18 Margaret Lewis…………..Dec. 31

MERRY

CHRISTMAS

Christ

Our Savior is

Born!

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NSCA NEWS

“Come, you children,

listen to me; I will teach

you the fear of the

LORD.” (Psalm 34:11)

Upcoming Events at NSCA

October 4th Eagles Legacy Walk FundraiserOctober 14th Columbus Day – no schoolOctober 25th Grandparents’ Day – Chapel 9:30,Lunch 12. Students may invite grandparents orfamily/friends to join them during lunch time in theschool gym. Lunch is available for purchase for asmall fee for both students and guests. Studentsmay leave after lunch with their guests to enjoy theafternoon together.November 28th Thanksgiving – no schoolNovember 29th No schoolDecember 7th NSCA Craft Fair 8am – 2pm

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own

understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall

direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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NSCA NEWS

Thank you for all who supported our mums fundraiserthis year. They are beautiful!

Special thanks to Bob Buck and Mark MacCall for mowingthe school grounds and yard work this summer, toCassidy and Nolan Hickey for painting the picnic tables, tothe Halferty family for painting our playscape and to Mr.Page and Mr. Cameron for assisting whenever there’s anunforeseen task that needs attention.

Our new school year is off to a great start! We have twowonderful new teachers and we are so thankful for whatGod is doing in our school.

Shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse have been delivered.Please watch for sale items that may be suitable for fillingboxes in November. More information to follow.

Students enjoyingArt class

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NSCA NEWS

Amelia Strapazzon Ireigh Bonds

Music classwith

Mrs. Kellogg(left)

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NSCA NEWS

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NSCA NEWS

Grades 7-12 in class as the new school year begins

NSCA FLOWER FUNDRAISER WAS AMAZING!

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NSCA NEWS

The Gabriel family. Mrs. Gabriel is our new Math/Science teacher.

James is a new High School Student

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Teen Challenge Women’s Ministry

In June the Women’s Bible Study group was blessed to be visited by

women from the Teen Challenge Women’s Ministry. This is a Christ

Centered group that represents adult women of all ages and walks of life,

struggling with addiction issues such as alcohol and drugs.

Some of the women in the program gave us their testimonies of the life

struggles they’ve gone through, what brought them to Teen Challenge, and

what Christ has done and is still doing in their lives. A group leader spoke

about the overall ministry and how our church could be a part of it through

prayer and support. Many that attended became monthly prayer and

financial partners. For anyone interested, there is literature about the

ministry on the shelves behind the sanctuary.

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SBC Campfire 2019A good time was had by all on a beautiful September

evening on our church grounds. Rob Gouvin built araging bonfire for us to gather around to sing praises toour Savior; members shared testimonies of God’s work intheir lives; Karen Gouvin led us in song on the guitar;refreshments were enjoyed!

“Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing

praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and

praise is beautiful.” (Psalm 147:1)

(Continued)

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SBC Campfire 2019

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4th, 5th and 6th grade Sunday School ProjectSharon Kennedy teacher

(Continued)

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4th, 5th and 6th grade Sunday School ProjectSharon Kennedy teacher

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In the Mix

Lorraine Nichols

Lorraine Nichols is the daughter of JuneVerdun and has faithfully attended SBCfor many years. She has offered a recipethat would be great for chilly weather.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

1 pkg. egg noodles1 12.5 oz. can chunk chicken breast w/broth1 ½ C. shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese (divided)1 can cream of chicken soup1 can broccoli cheese soup½ tsp. each of garlic powder & pepper1 tbsp bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degreesCook the noodles in 8 cups of boiling water untiltender. In a medium sauce pan, empty contents ofchicken (include broth) & the 2 soups. Add 1 cup ofcheese and the spices. Heat and stir till bubbling.Combine noodles & soup mixtures in a greased bakingdish or casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese &bread crumbs. Bake for 20-30 minutes or untilbrowned on top & bubbling. Enjoy!(Note: If desired, add 1 cup cooked chopped broccoli)

“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry

nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.”

(1 Timothy 6:7-8)

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Children’s Page

Weather

Fill in the blanks with the proper weather

word.

“He calms the storm, So that its waves are still.” (Psalm 107:29)

1. Gideon sought to know God’s will through

________on a fleece (Judges 6:37).

2. Uzziah reigned during a terrible ____________ (Zech.

14:5).

3. Moses stretched forth his rod and God sent

_________and

__________upon Egypt (Exodus 9:23).

4. Job asked, “Who giveth ___________upon the earth?

(Job 5:10).

5. The Amorites died in a _____________ (Joshua

10:11).

6. Ezekiel had a vision of a bright fire which produced

__________ (Ezekiel 1:13).

7. Jesus spoke and the _________ stopped (Matt. 14:32)

8. God spoke to Job out of a _____________(Job 38:1).

9. Noah received a promise through a __________(Gen.

9:13).

10. Benaiah slew a lion the time of ________________

2 Samuel 23:20).

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