Dear Church,
This Sunday, we will begin worship at 10:00. Sunday School begins again, and we will continue our look at God's promises as we journey through the Old Testament this fall. Looking at a part of the story of Abram/Abraham in Genesis 15.1-6, we will be exploring the correlation between faith and doubt. In Chapter 12, God promises Abram that he will have a son, through which, God will bless the whole world. When we get to Chapter 15, Abram begins to question God's ability to deliver on this promise. So, God restates the promise.
God’s promises to Abraham are personal, but their intentions are universal – to bless the whole world. Despite all the crazy and painful circumstances of Abraham’s life, God is ultimately faithful to God’s promise. No matter what our circumstances, we can trust that God is faithful – always with us, always working through us for good – even though, like Abraham, we may doubt God's ability to deliver. And that sets us free to be about our calling to bless the world, “birthing” many descendants into God’s mission.
Speaking of descendants of our faith, this Sunday we will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism as we officially welcome Riley Finn Simon into the Body of Christ.
See you in church,
Pastor Jeff
B.O.B. Youth Bible Study –Sally Green
B.O.B. or “Break Open the Bible” will be held on Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
B.O.B. is a non-denominational Bible study open to students in grades 4-8. Dinner will be provided each week. No Bible knowledge is needed. No homework. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge to attend B.O.B. (however, donations to this ministry are welcome). B.O.B. will meet for 7 sessions: September 16, 23, and 30, and October 7, 14, 21, and 28. A registration form is to be on the church website.
FLEA MARKET / CRAFT FAIR / TAG SALE
(outdoors, rain* or shine)
Saturday, September 24 — 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (*No Rain Date)
(In the event of stormy weather, a decision will be made on Friday, September 23, and a cancellation notification will be posted on the church website.)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Weather permitting - Friday, 9/23, 6 P.M. - Set-up of Tables/Chairs, Saturday, 9/24, 7 A.M. - Set-up of any remaining Tables/Chairs AND A REQUEST for any young, able-bodied assistants to bring tag sale boxes from the attic to the outside church tables;
Saturday, 9/24, 8 or 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Staff needed for church sale tables;
Saturday, 9/24, 3 P.M. - Break-down - all Tables/Chairs to be brought back to the hall and any tag sale boxes back to the attic.
*Please sign up in the narthex or contact the church to office to volunteer!
CHURCH TABLE(S): The church table(s) will sell collectibles, antiques, books, tools, china, dishes, glassware, children’s toys and games, and anything that is in good condition. ►As in the past, no major electronics or clothing will be accepted.
CHURCH TABLE DONATIONS: Please start looking in your basements, closets, and attics for items that can be sold. Laureen Warner and Debbie Cronk (or TBD) are in charge of the church table.
BOOK SALE: Kim Galla (or TBD) is organizing the book sale.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS: Vendor Applications are available. For a $30 donation, a vendor receives an 8’ x 10’ space. Vendors can supply their own tables & chairs, or can reserve tables for a donation of $5 each (no donation for chairs), while supplies last. A 10’ x 10’ tent is permitted with advance approval. John Barbierri is in charge of vendors.
CHURCH FOOD: Don Wetmore, Doug Lisk, and Paul Holub are the coordinators.
BAKE SALE: Mary Barbierri will chair.
BAKED GOODS NEEDED! Please sign up in the narthex, or contact the church or Mary Barbierri if you can donate any baked goods.
**Please pre-package baked goods for individual sale and bring to the church prior to 9 A.M. on 9/24.
This is a major fundraiser for the church, so let’s all pitch in and make it a huge success!
On Saturday, October 1st from 7-10 pm,
Lordship Community Church is partnering with Two Roads Brewing Company
for a night of music, food, fun and friends.
Tickets are $50 for two beer or wine tickets, Octoberfest foods, and live music
- Masso & West Duo (Glen Masso & Jordan West). Proceeds will benefit the mission and outreach programs of Lordship Community Church.
The event will take place at Two Roads Brewing Company at 1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford.
To purchase tickets:
Call Lordship Community Church at
203-377-6568 or lordshipchurch@sbcglobal.net, Eunice Lisk at 203-378-6383 or mickeymouse592@aol.com,
or Emily Viner at eviner43@gmail.com.
**If anyone wants a few tickets to sell on their own,
please contact Eunice Lisk directly,
and Eunice will provide you with tickets.
The SEPTEMBER STEEPLE LIGHTING
is dedicated:
In Loving Memory of Gail E. Holub
from Paul, Doug, and Matt Holub
STEEPLE LIGHTING: If you are interested in having the steeple lighted in memory or in honor of a loved one or to mark a special occasion, please contact the church office at 203-377-6568, to see if your month of interest is available. For a donation gift of $50, the steeple will be lit for an entire month as a dedication to that special individual or that special event. Please inform the office of any dedication message you would like in regard to your steeple lighting reservation.
2016 ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR
Is Up In The Narthex!
Honor a loved one or mark a special occasion in your life!! Please see the 2016 Altar Flower Calendar in the narthex to sign up to bring altar flowers for an available Sunday. Contact the church office if you would like to add a special dedication message regarding the flowers.
Thank you!
Here are some of the other happenings in the life of our community
- Speed Reading Seminar - October 15
- Dinner - TBA - October 15
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