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A Glimpse of Our Church Life

Mission Committee

This month our church will be participating in the World Mission Offering. This is the first of four denominational offerings we receive throughout the program year. Through this offering, we are able to assist our many missionaries assigned throughout the world. Their work, in distant places, often goes unnoticed – this does not mean it is un-important. Such is the work of Karen Smith in Thailand who recently wrote this:

“Jane, a child in Thailand, endured more in her young life than most of us

could ever imagine. She was dragged from job to job, forced to sweep floors

and wash dishes. Then at age 13, she overheard her mother trying to sell her

into slavery. She escaped and eventually found her way to the New Life Center

and, over time, came to know Jesus Christ, overcame her bitterness and hurt,

and found it in her heart to forgive her mother.”

It has been said that while we cannot change the world, we also cannot do nothing; we can, and do, save lives. Though your support of our World Mission Offering we make a critical difference in the lives of thousands of individuals like Jane because we support missionaries like Karen Smith who offer a new life, a good life while sharing with them the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Please support the World Mission Offering this month. Special offering envelops are available in the pew racks in our Sanctuary

Christian Education Committee

Thank you to everyone who helped out on our opening day of the 2007—2008 Sunday School Year, September 9, 2007. A Newsletter and At Home Leaflet #1 were also mailed out to all of our Sunday School Families, and we hope that our families can make use of these for review of the lessons learned in Sunday School each week. At Home Leaflet #2 will be sent out to use for October 14.

HELP! Our Sunday School is in need of more teachers if you can help out please talk to Susanne Fleming.

On Saturday September 15, 2007 Cathi Gandolfo, Susanne Fleming and Rachel Rioux went on a day trip to Providence, RI and thoroughly enjoyed their tours of The First Baptist Church in America and Roger Williams Park and Zoo. Both were well worth seeing.

Five of our Uth and their leader attended the September Club 220 Meeting at Grotonwood on September 16 and enjoyed the time of fun, games, food and Faith Sharing.

Sunday School, Uth Group and Church Family Activities

Please Mark your Calendars so that you can take part in these events

(Please note there have some time and date changes!)

• October 8, 2007 Grotonwood Day: from 9:30AM - 4:30PM at Grotonwood

A day full of fun events, games, prizes, food and a chance to tour the Camp. The day has events available for all ages, young people and adults. More information avail-able in RFH or go to the Camp website at www.grotonwood.org.

• October 14, 2007 Club 220 at Grotonwood. 4PM - 7PM. Let Susanne Fleming know if you would like to go.

• October 19-21, 2007 Fall Youth Retreat at Grotonwood: This weekend is open to Church youth groups and individual youth who are in grades 6 - 12. Cost for the 3 days is $100.00 per youth. Info in RFH or on camp website.

• October 27, 2007 Halloween Party for all Ages from 6PM - 8:30PM. There will be a Best Costume Contest with prizes, Scavenger Hunt, Fishing for Donuts Game, Craft Table and a Devil-ishous Dessert Table and Beverages for the Brave. There will be a Sign-up Sheet in RFH

• November 18, 2007 Bible Sunday: We will be presenting Bibles to the newest members of the Primary/Junior Class. If your child does not have his/her own copy of Good News for Modern Man, please mention this to the Sunday School teachers and they will make sure your child receives a Bible.

• November 23, 2007 Word of Life Super Bowl in Providence, RI. 6PM - 6AM. This is the weekend of Thanksgiving. Please be sure to sign up with Susanne early to reserve a place.

• November 25, 2007 “Hanging of The Greens” Church Service and after church annual Advent Arts and Crafts Day.

• December 16, 2007 Sunday School Christmas Pageant

• Pastor Phil’s Tuesday Evening Study Group will resume after he returns from Scotland on October 3.

Chowda Supper is October 13

Save this date for a delicious Clam Chowda supper! Jean Harvie will be cook-ing her marvelous “Clam Chowda” – you can enjoy this treat for a mere $7.50 ($3.50 for age 10 and under). Sign up to save a place at the table and then show up at 5:30 and be prepared for a great time! Sign up sheet is in RFH.

Jean is also looking for willing hands, strong backs and pleasant smiling assis-tants. If you fit the bill, please signup to help with setup, serving and cleanup! Remem-ber that the proceeds from this dinner and from the Turkey dinner will be added to our fund raising campaign total.

Turkey Dinner October 26

Want a good warm-up for Thanksgiving? Then join us for a Turkey Dinner on Friday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. This treat will be hosted by Viola Johnson & Judy Schoenfeldt. The menu includes turkey (‘natch), mashed potatoes, butternut squash (an Editors’ favorite), onions, cranberry sauce and gravy. There will be a surprise des-sert. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for those 10 and under. Signup in RFH – this is first come, first served! Judy and Vi are looking for assistance with setup, serving and cleanup, so signup for your opportunity to help with this fundraising event!

Finance Committee

With September “in the book,” we saw unfavorable financial performance this month. While many income sources did not measure up to budget, the most serious shortfalls were in our primary income sources: pledges and gifts. Together they fell $1,500 short of expected income. Please review your giving with an eye toward helping us meet our budget plan. Thank you all for your continuing support!

Tom Hennessy

Finance Chair

Learn to Knit? Improve Your Knitting Skills?

To all you Knitters and Wannabe Knitters out there: the Knit & Purl Group is meeting again! We meet each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in RFH. Please come join us! We have lots of yarn, needles and directions if you don’t have some of your own. Come laugh along with us!!

Gloria Barthelmes and Jane Donovan

Important Dates in October

1 Monday ~ Property Committee, 4:00 pm with John King.

~ Brownie Troop 286, 6-7:30 with May Docekal.

~ Hot Pepper Jelly Making Night, 7:00 p.m.

~ Finance Committee, 7:30 pm with Tom Hennessy.

2 Tuesday ~ AA Meeting, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

4 Thursday ~ Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. with Pat Knowlton.

7 Sunday ~ Worship Service to God’s Glory, 10:00 am! Celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Sermon “Please Pass The Mustard” based on Lamentations 1:1-6 and Luke 17:5-10.

Children’s Message by Pastor Phil

~ Fellowship Time following the Service in RFH with refreshments.

8 Monday ~ Holiday ~ Church Office Closed!

Grotonwood Day 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

9 Tuesday ~ Mission Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m. with Jane Donovan.

~ AA Meeting, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

~ Knit & Purl, 7:30 pm. with Gloria & Jane

10 Wednesday ~ Grafton Clergy meeting 11 a.m. at The Baptist Church.

~ Board of Directors, 7:30 p.m. with Wendell Barthelmes.

11 Thursday ~ Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. with Pat Knowlton

12 Friday ~ Junior Troop meeting 4-6 p.m. with Beth Coleman.

13 Saturday ~ Clam Chowder Supper, 5:30 pm hosted by Jean Harvie.

14 Sunday ~ Worship Service to God’s Glory, 10:00 am! Laymen’s Sunday. Sermon by John King. Children’s Message by Bill Rioux

~ Fellowship Time following the Service in RFH with refreshments.

~ Christian Education Committee, 11:15 a.m. with Linda Rioux

~ Club 220 @ Grotonwood 4-7:00 p.m. with Susanne

15 Monday ~ Brownie Troop 286, 6-7:30 p.m. with May Docekal

16 Tuesday ~ AA Meeting, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

~ Bible Study, 7:30 pm with Pastor Phil

17 Wednesday ~ Devotional Service at Crescent Manor, 3:00 p.m.

18 Thursday ~ Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. with Pat Knowlton.

19 Friday ~ Junior Troop meeting 4-6 p.m. with Beth Coleman.

21 Sunday ~ Worship Service to God’s Glory, 10:00 am! Sermon “Beware of Itching Ears” based on Jeremiah 31:27-34 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5. Children’s Message by Susanne

~ Fellowship Time following the Service in RFH with refreshments.

~ Deadline for November Joybell.

22 Monday ~ Brownie Troop 286, 6-7:30 with May Docekal

Deaconate, 7:30 p.m. with Dot Fox.

23 Tuesday ~ AA Meeting, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

~ Knit & Purl, 7:30 p.m. RFH with Gloria & Jane

24 Wednesday ~ Boy Scout Commissioner’s meeting, 7:00 p.m.

25 Thursday ~ Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. with Pat Knowlton.

26 Friday ~ Turkey Supper, 5:30 p.m. hosted by Viola Johnson & Judy Schoenfeldt.

27 Saturday ~ Haunted Halloween Party, 6-8:00 p.m. hosted by Linda Rioux.

28 Sunday ~ Worship Service to God’s Glory, 10:00 am! Sermon “The Race Goes On” based on Joel 2:23-32 and 2 Timothy 4:5-8,

16-18. Children’s Message by Diane Libbey

~ Fellowship Time following the Service in RFH with refreshments.

30 Tuesday ~ AA Meeting, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

~ Bible study 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Phil

Every Week in October

• Worship Service to God’s Glory, 10:00am, with Childcare and Sunday School Classes for children in Nursery through High School. Church Family Fellowship Time with refreshments following the Worship Service.

• Deacons for the Month of October are Garnet Corey and Judy Schoenfeldt.

• Tellers for the Month of October are the Engvall and Gandolfo families.

• Choir Rehearsals with Pat Knowlton, Thursdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

• Church Office Hours are Monday-Friday with the Church Secretary 9:00-11:30 a.m. The Pastor is in most mornings (except Saturdays).

All Church Fair

The Annual All Church Fair will be held on Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be looking for help from everyone to make this another successful ef-fort. Our plan is to set-up for the fair directly after the Fellowship time on Sunday, Oc-tober 27. Again we will be looking for young people and those who are strong to help with tables, chairs and furniture moving.

Pat Knowlton has offered to be the Pie Night Chairperson. She will need help-ers to mix spices and peel apples and to finish the peeling, assemble the pies and ei-ther take or bake. If you can donate pie plates, ingredients, already-made dough from our secret recipe, or apples, please let her know. There will be a sign-up sheet on the clock table for the donation of all the ingredients. Pie making dates are Wednesday and Thursday October 31 and November 1.

We hope each family can donate one or more baked good items to the bake sale table. Please, be sure to make these items from scratch and bring them by on Fri-day. We will again be selling our hot pepper jelly, homemade jams, beans and baked goods. New items, services or special items are needed for our Silent Auction. Please contact Cyndy Engvall if you have a donation. Also remember to save items for the Attic Treasures table, save your unwanted but good jewelry for the Jewelry Table, plant pots for the Plant Table, your kitchen's specialty for the Bake Table, and lots of energy to be an active part of this year’s fair.

Chefs Bert Engvall, May Goff and Roma Dearness will be serving up mouth watering food from the snack bar. They are looking for monetary donations to help defray the cost of this very successful addition to our fair. They will buy the food, cook it and clean up – what a great deal!!

Our Drawffle is in its third year. No, that is not a spelling mistake. You can buy a ticket for the opportunity to win one of several very special items. These include a tree from the Engvall Tree Farm, a Grafton Afghan, a doll house, an oil painting done by a local artist, a hanging quilt, and a few other outstanding items. When you purchase a ticket you will also be buying a treat so even if you don’t win one of these items you’ll still have something for your money.

Please remember to invite your friends and neighbors to come to the fair. They can enjoy a wonderful hot meal at the snack bar, get some unique dried flower arrangements, buy some jams, jellies, pies and delicious Baptist Baked goods, bid on an item in the silent auction, bring home a plant or a book to read, a treasure from the attic, or a warm sweater, or Christmas craft. Encourage everyone to buy a drawffle ticket and get a treat in return! Don’t forget that there will be a table for youngsters where they can decorate cookies with or purchase a gently used toy.

Here are the key dates to mark in your calendar now!!!!

Sunday October 27 Set-up for the fair, right after church

October 31 and November 1 Pie-making at the church

Supplies are needed for pies – check the sign-up sheet

November 2 Fair table set up!!

November 3 Fair from 9 am to 3 pm

Sign up to help at a table, for clean-up or to assist during lunch rush at the snackshack.

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!!