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Pastor Rev. Carol B. LewisMinisters All Congregation MembersModerator Wade SignorChurch Clerk Kristin CurranTreasurer Robert CormierOrganist Dr. James ClarkChair, Board of Deacons Betty StrattonChair, Board of Trustees Corin JonesBBCC Welcomer Justin MercierSecretary Tomaca

http://BroadBrookCongregationalChurch.org/

Sunday Worship Services are held at 10:00 AM.Communion is observed on the first Sunday of each month.Church Sunday School is held from September to June and starts at10:30 AM after the children and teachers leave the Worship Service.

Nursery supervision is provided for infants and children ages 5 andunder during Sunday morning Service.

Rev. Lewis has office hours on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 1:00pm or by appointment. Calls for the Pastor should be made throughthe church office at 860-623-4547 or Rev. Lewis' cell phone at 860-992-6755.  In the event of an emergency, you may reach Rev. Carolat her home at 860-872-4731.

Please email Tomaca, staff@broadbrookcongregationalchurch.org withannouncements or corrections to the weekly Bulletin or the Beacon.

Broad Brook Congregational Church122 Main Street

Broad Brook, CT 06016860-623-4547

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Wow! I can’t believe summer is over. But, I am excited that fallis upon us. We start up our activities having been regenerated bythe warm sun, slower pace and extended daylight of summer.Autumn is my favorite season. The bright fall colors that arecaptured by the eye and committed to our memory to be recalledduring the barren landscapes of winter are a pleasing sight. Thecooler air, the rustling of leaves, and the dappled sunshine addeven more beauty to our walks. We quicken our steps and catchglimpses of the squirrels as they scamper to find the perfecthiding spot for the nut that bulges in their cheeks. Overhead wespy the flocks of birds as the perfect “V” formation that signifiestheir retreat southward morphs every time there is a change inleadership. They take with them the joyful songs that have beenmusic to our ears. Yet, those same songs linger in our memory,also and can lift our spirits during the cold silence of winter.Another reason autumn is a favorite season of mine is related tothe holidays that fall within it. Halloween is such a fun day. I goall out with my decorations. I love that my grandchildren sharemy excitement over the holidays and am thankful that we sharethis together. That brings me to the other holiday that isimportant to me, which is Thanksgiving. It is a time to givethanks not just for bountiful harvests but also for all the waysGod has blessed us—not just the joys of life but also thestruggles.

In August, we looked in Genesis at Joseph whose story bringsGod’s providence and forgiveness together beautifully. Josephhad times of struggle and times of peace. Joseph was willing totake a hard look at his life and realize the presence of Godworking in it. Walter Brueggemann writes that Joseph was

Submitted by Warren Wenz

A little boy was attending his first wedding.After the service, his cousin asked him,"How many women can a man marry?""Sixteen," the boy responded.His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly."How do you know that?""Easy," the little boy said."All you have to do is add it up, like the pastor said,4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."

After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenlyannounced to his mother, "Mom, I've decided to become a ministerwhen I grow up.”"That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?""Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sundayanyway, I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sitand listen."

A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a churchservice, "And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those whopassed trash against us."

A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon."How do you know what to say?" he asked."Why, God tells me.""Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?”

The Sunday School Teacher asks,"Now, Johnny, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?""No ma'am," little Johnny replies, I don't have to.My mom is a good cook."

Out of the Mouth of Babes...

A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermondragged on and on. She leaned over to her motherand whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the moneynow, will he let us go?"

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Rev. Lewis’ Office HoursEvery Wednesday

Lay Readers

We are updating the Church Member Directory.Please notify Debbie Siekiera at 860-627-5181 or Betty Stratton at860-623-2729 if you have a new address or telephone number.We would also like to be sure we have your email address.

Thank you so much to everyone who helpedmake our Tag Sale a Success!

willing to embrace the “hidden, inscrutable, unresolvedpurpose of God for his life that is beyond his control…[and]trust a purpose for his life that is larger than his ownhorizon” (“Taking a Second, Painful Look” in The Threat ofLife: Sermons on Pain, Power, and Weakness). In ourseason of Thanksgiving let us rejoice in the hidden,inscrutable unresolved purpose of God in our lives. Let ustrust in a God of forgiveness and love who works behind thescenes for the good in our lives. Let us give thanks for a lifelived with God as a real and vital part of it—life with a Godwho loves us and forgives us and who leads us beyondourselves to give and forgive, to create life we could neverhave imagined!

Sunday November 30th is the first Sunday in Advent. Oh mygoodness!

In the greatest of hope,Pastor Carol

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct. 1, 8, 29

Vacation 10/13-25

SEPTEMBER7- Katherine Mickens14-Mike Siekiera (Rally Sunday)21- Wade Signor28- Joyce Bonelli

OCTOBER5- Tracey Nieroda12- Rich York19- Debbie Siekiera26- Rich York

ChangeD YOUR Addressor Phone number?

Ms. Terri asked her Sunday School class to draw pictures of theirfavorite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Kyle's picture, whichshowed four people on an airplane. She asked him which story itwas meant to represent."The Flight to Egypt," was his reply.Pointing at each figure, Ms. Terri said, "That must be Mary,Joseph, and Baby Jesus. But who's the fourth person?""Oh, that's Pontius - the pilot!"

... the Mouth of Babes...

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Dr. James Clark, BBCC’s Minister of Music for Broad BrookCongregational Church, is president of the Connecticut Valley FieldMusic, which is a band that plays traditional fife and drum music.They have performed in Europe and throughout New England. Theyhave also performed previously for BBCC and are back again for RallySunday 2014!

Jim Clark is a multi-instrumentalist and plays piano, organ and drums.He has played drums for almost 50 years and is a former statechampion competition drummer. He has a BA in History from CentralCT State University, a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies fromWesleyan, a Master of Arts in Music History from the New EnglandConservatory, and a PhD in Music History and Theory from UConn.

Jim’s book, “Connecticut’s Fife and Drum Tradition” is available onAmazon.com or by sending an email to JimClark@CVFM.us.

For more on Conn. Valley Field Music, visit ctvalleyfieldmusic.com.

Dr. James Clark &Connecticut Valley Field Music

Fall is coming upon us faster than most would like to see. Where didthe summer go?

If you have not been in Church recently and met Rev. Lewis, pleasecome. We miss you and I am sure that you will like Rev. Lewis. Shegives worship excitement, spiritual enrichment and brings to thecongregation the Good News of the Bible.

Rally Sunday will be Sept 14th. Rally Sunday signifies the beginningof the Sunday school and the Church season. We welcome allchildren into our Sunday school. Linda York, a professional teacherfrom Tolland, is our dedicated Sunday school teacher. Parents arewelcome to attend our church worship while the children are inSunday school. The children and their participation in the Church isone of the beauties of Broad Brook Congregational Church. Pleasesee the article written by Linda York for more information on the2014-2015 Sunday school year.

On Rally Sunday, the Deacons will have available a “wire fence” forprayers. Different colored ribbons will be tied onto the wire fencewhen a prayer is said for someone. A light lunch will be served afterOur worship service.

Rev. Lewis will be on vacation October 13th until October 25th.

The Deacons are updating the 2014 Broad Brook CongregationalChurch Directory. If you have a change of address or telephoneplease contact me, Betty Stratton.

Submitted by Betty Stratton

Front Cover Feature

Family & friends are hidden treasuresseek them and enjoy their riches

- Wanda Hope Carter

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www.BroadBrookCongregationalChurch.org

Join Us for Rally Sunday!September 14, 2014

At Broad Brook Congregational Church

The Webster Dictionary’s definition of the word rally is “to recall to order” and “to come together again to renewan effort.” Sunday School classes begin and the Churchseason for 2014-2015 will begin.

Turkey SupperBBCC’s Famous

October 25, 2014

MENU INCLUDES:Turkey Breast, Real Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Stuffing, Butternut Squash, Tossed SaladCranberry Sauce, Bread & ButterCoffee, Tea, Lemonade, Iced Tea

Choice of freshly made assorted desserts****************************************************

Please join us at 4:30 pm or 5:45 pmTake out orders available after 5:00 pm

Adults: $12 - Children: (6-12) $5 - Children 5 and underFREE

Please call for reservations:Warren or Alice at (860) 623-5912

Broad Brook Congregational Church feels verystrong about having children involved in theSunday school and being part of the Sundayworship. Everyone is welcome and if you haven’tmet Rev. Carol Lewis, this is an ideal time! Welook forward to seeing everyone on the 14th!

Dedicating a flower is a wonderfulway to honor someone you love andrespect. To arrange to have flowersany Sunday, contact Corin Jones at860.654.1877. The arrangements areonly $22.00.

Your check should be made payableto Broad Brook CongregationalChurch. We also do doublededications if the date you want istaken.

BBCC FLOWER DEDICATIONS

Cut out the coupon above and send in your flower dedication. We listthe dedications in the Sunday Bulletin and on our website athttp://BroadBrookCongregational Church.org.

Mail-In Flower Dedication Form Name:

Address:

Dedication:

Enclose your check for $22.00 payable to: Broad Brook Congregational Church and mail to us at: Broad Brook Congregational Church, P.O. Box 466, Broad Brook, CT 06016

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Memorial Garden Order Form

Fill out the form below with your desired inscription to purchase aMemorial Garden engraved brick and /or a Memorial Gardennameplate. Send the form along with $35.00 for each item to:

Memorial GardenBroad Brook Congregational Church

P.O. Box 466, Broad Brook, CT 06016

Note: allow 4 weeks to produce nameplates and bricks.

Name________________________________________________

Contact number/email______________________________________

Memorial Garden Brick: (placed within the garden, along the path, on the mulch) (Leave spaces between words and dates)

Memorial Garden Nameplate: (placed onto the Dovecote Pole) (Leave spaces between words and dates)

CUT-A-COUPON Making a donation as a wonderful way to remember a special anniversary, to say “thank you,” celebrate a special event, or to make a donation in memory of a special loved one or a friend who has passed away. Check the appropriate box below to tell us where you would like your donation to go.

……………… ……………… ……………… ………….. Building Maintenance……………………… $ Music Committee…………………………… $ Kitchen & Cleaning Supplies……………….. $ Office Supplies……………………………… $ Sunday School………………………………. $ Coffee Hour…………………………………. $ Historian (storage containers)………………. $ Other (Please Specify)……………………… $

Total Amount of Donation $____________

(Please make check payable to Broad Brook Congregational Church)

Your Name: __________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Reason for Donation:____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Send your request to: Board of Trustees Broad Brook Congregational Church P.O. Box 466 Broad Brook, CT 06016

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SEPTEMBER1- Labor Day3- Rev. Lewis office hours 10am to 1 pm.7- Communion10- Rev. Lewis office hours 10am to 1 pm.14- Rally Sunday- Sunday School begins, light lunch served17- Rev. Lewis office hours 10am to 1 pm.20- Deacons meet @ 9am24- Rev. Lewis office hours 10am to 1 pm.

OCTOBER1- Rev. Lewis office hours 10 am to 1 pm5- Communion8- Rev. Lewis office hours 10 am to 1 pm11- Deacons meet @ 10 am12- Pastor Appreciation Day13-25 - Rev. Lewis is on vacation19 - Rev. Lewis away - no office hours25-Turkey Supper31- Halloween

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; itis not arrogant or rude. It does not insiston its own way; it is not irritable orresentful; it does not rejoice at wrong-doing, but rejoices with the truth. Lovebears all things, believes all things,hopes all things, endures all things. Lovenever ends. As for prophecies, they willpass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it willpass away.

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Call or email DebbieSiekiera at 860-627-5181or dlsiekiera@yahoo.comif you would like toadd/remove a birthday oranniversary from our listor if you don't see yoursposted.

Touch Another LifeScholarship Awards

The Missions Committee is very pleased to announce that two TouchAnother Life Scholarships were awarded this year during churchservice on August 3, 2014 to Victoria Sweet and Abigayle Morin.Both girls are active members of Broad Brook CongregationalChurch and are highly recommended for their intelligence, workethic, and interpersonal skills.

Victoria graduated from East Windsor High School with honors andwill be attending Paul Smith’s College in New York in the fall,majoring in Baking and Pastry Arts. We all know that she alreadyhas a special gift in that area after eating many of her treats duringcoffee hour and church suppers. Victoria earned her Bronze Awardin Girl Scouts, and has participated in Band, Grange, Library

Abigayle Morin, Rev. Carol, Victoria Sweet

SEPTEMBERMrs. Karla Vince 6Ms. Rebecca Jill Bonelli 8Seton Carmichael 9Mr. Wesley Velazquez 14Mrs. Karen Loubier 23Mrs. Melissa Tatro 23Miss Charlotte Sophia Walker 24Mrs. Irene Signor 27Mr. Richard York, Jr. 27

OCTOBERMs. Sheri Townsend 3Mr. Jose Velazquez 4Miss Angelina Carmichael 6Mrs. Heather Emmette 6Mr. Robert Cormier 9Mrs. Veronica Barlow 9Mr. Warren Wenz 15Mrs. Karen Marquis 15Mr. Craig W. Arnold 17Ms. Nancy Fisher 19Lacey-Jean Temple 21Mr. John D. Ivanisin 22Dr. James Clark 27Mr. Ryan Dannahey 29Ms. Donna Roberts 29Miss Abigayle Morin 30David Owens 30

SEPTEMBERMr. & Mrs. Jose Velazquez 5Mr. & Mrs. Luke Bauer 14Mr. & Mrs. John Curran 20Mrs. Nancy Nodwell 21Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jones 22

OCTOBERMr. & Mrs. Philip M. Grant 07Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nodwell 12Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Marquis 15Mr. & Mrs. William Vince 15

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activities, and Broad Brook Congregational Church worship andactivities. She has earned High Honors, an Outstanding StudentAward, and two separate awards recognizing her excellence anddedication to the culinary arts. She is described as “someonewho is kind, hardworking, self-motivated, a good student, andwho is incredibly nice to everyone she meets”.

Abigayle graduated from the Metropolitan Learning Center withhonors and is attending Goodwin College, majoring in Nursing.She has been an active member of Broad Brook CongregationalChurch, especially serving at the church suppers. She alsoparticipated in Drama Club, Girl Scouts, and National JuniorHonor Society. Her goal of working in the healthcare field issupported by her “warm demeanor, her caring personality, andher desire to improve the lives of others around her”.

Scholarship Awards, cont’d.

Isaiah 40:31 -but those whohope in the LORDwill renew theirstrength. Theywill soar on wingslike eagles; theywill run and notgrow weary, theywill walk and notbe faint.

James 1:2-4 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you facetrials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of yourfaith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work sothat you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Congratulations on the birth ofWilliam Andrew Wallace, bornJuly 29, 2014, to Andrew &Amanda (Bonelli) Wallace. He isthe grandson of Joyce & JosephBonelli and Rob & Debbie Wallaceof Ellington.

Congratulations to EthanJones on completingFireman's School!

very lucky girl. She will begetting a new little sister in themiddle of January. TheSiekiera's are asking forprayers for Aubrianna duringher separation time from hermommy. Also for her Mommyand for a healthy new babysister.

Introducing Aubriannna - the newestaddition to the Siekiera household. She is a wonderful good naturedlittle 15 month old girl. She will be loved and cared for by theSiekiera family while her Mommy gets better. Aubrianna gets to seeMommy twice a week and is a