Words of Welcome from our Interim Pastor – Reverend James Leavitt
Greetings to all from Second Baptist Church. We welcome the arrival of spring with the new life that comes forth following the long winter months. Crocuses have bloomed, daffodils are poking up through the soil and trees are budding and we welcome the longer hours of daylight.
As we deal with the issues that confront us daily in the news cycle, the continuing war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Holy Land and so many other places, and seemingly deepening divisions within our society, let us take the time to remember that we are all part of this human family. We have been created in the image of God and that is shared by all of us. We can celebrate the hope that comes to us through the Easter story, even in the midst of uncertainty and our differences.
As we enter the new month of April, we are in the middle of the season of Lent, approaching Holy Week, a very special time within the Christian faith, beginning with Palm Sunday on April 13. Anyone is welcome to join us either in-person or on-line through the link on our website, and we wish you all a very blessed season. And to our Jewish brothers and sisters, a blessed Passover.
Our schedule for Holy Week is:
- Sunday April 13, Palm Sunday, morning worship at 10 a.m.
- Thursday April 17, Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. with Communion.
- Easter Sunday April 20, 10 a.m. Easter Resurrection Service.
May the hope of the empty tomb carry you through the difficult times. Peace and blessings to all.
Events for Children and Families
On Saturday, April 12 we are planning a Spring Scavenger Hunt and Bulb Planting event which is open to the community. Go to our website, www.SecondBaptistSuffield.org and download the scavenger hunt. Bring your photos from the scavenger hunt to the Common Room at Second Baptist Church on April 12 at 10 a.m. There will be prizes, and we will plant a hyacinth bulb and make spring cards. This event is free – please RSVP to 860-668-1661 so we will have plenty of supplies. See you there!
Join us Easter Sunday morning (April 20) at 10 a.m. for an Easter Egg hunt and more!
Additional information for all service/program opportunities at the church are available on secondbaptistsuffield.org as well as our Facebook and Instagram sites.