Pastoral Search Committee Update
After a year of prayer and discernment, as well as analyzing survey results, conducting interviews, and leading discussions with staff, lay leaders, and congregants at Second Baptist Church, the Pastoral Search Committee has officially posted the position of Full-Time Pastor on various professional sites. We are excited about the direction we are being led through the spirit of God and look forward to continuing our transitional journey to our next settled pastor.
During this time of transition, we continue to support a full calendar of scheduled educational/outreach opportunities. May includes:
- Sunday Mornings – Reflection, Study, and Prayer – 9 a.m. – Parlor. Lay led study and discussion to start our week.
- Tuesday, May 5 – American Red Cross Blood Drive – noon-5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
- Tuesday, May 5, 19, 26 – Weekday Bible Study – 11:30-12:30-Library. Pastor-led study on how Biblical scripture pertains in today’s world.
- Friday, May 8, 22– Prayer Shawl Ministry – 10 a.m. to noon – Parlor. This is an opportunity for individuals to come together for a time of fellowship while creating shawls that are intended to provide love and comfort to their recipients.
- Saturday, May 9 – Soup Kitchen Ministry – Help serve a meal on the 2nd Saturday of the month for anyone in need at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen at South Congregational Church in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- Monday, May 11 – Fellowship Time – 6:30 p.m. – This monthly outreach program is for our friends with cognitive limitations to give them a safe environment for crafts, singing, and fellowship.
- Saturday, May 30 – Cetto Chamber Singers Spring Concert – 3 p.m. The Cetto Chamber Singers is a chorus of approximately 60 women from central and western Massachusetts and central Connecticut. Founded by Lorri Cetto and Evelyne Battle, both retired music professionals, the Suffield-based group has been performing for six years.
Worship Services are held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. On May 10 we will honor our mothers and the special women that are held dear in our hearts. On May 17 we will show our appreciation for the Music Ministry which is under of the leadership of Anthony Ferreira, Director of Music and Jean Aldrich-Jones, Organist and Handbell Choir Director.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be June 22-26, 9 a.m.-noon. Our theme is Road Trip- On the Go with God! Join us for an exciting adventure on the open road, where kids embark on thrilling journeys to fantastic destinations. Led by the Navigator and their adventurous pup, Scout, children will discover that God is always with them. They’ll explore timeless stories from the Old and New Testaments, learning how to face challenges and find strength in God’s presence. Each day we will have crafts, singing, games, theater and more.
VBS is for ages 4-12 with community service hours for helpers 12-18. This is a community wide opportunity, and everyone is welcome. For more info call the church at 860-668-1661 or Sue at 860-402-7813. Registration for VBS will be available on our website: www.secondbaptistsuffield.org beginning May 1.