Trusting in God is often like driving in Boston with my husband, Ray. When someone else has the wheel and is following the GPS, you have no real control. This transition from the driver’s seat to the passenger’s seat can lead to a lot of uneasy feelings and the urge to offer “strong suggestions” from the sidelines.
Events in our lives often leave us with that same sense of unease. We find ourselves questioning how God could allow certain things to happen, and we frequently try to rely on our own abilities to improve a situation. We might even try to grab the steering wheel back, only to find our lives veering into chaos because we have acted outside of His will.
Proverbs 3:5 tells us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” While naturally we want control, our own abilities aren’t enough if we aren’t trusting Him.
Trust doesn’t always happen overnight; it is something we must learn over time. We eventually discover that God is trustworthy, even when life is bumpy and things don’t go according to our plans. To truly trust with all your heart means letting go of your own understanding and giving everything to Him. When we give Him full control, we can finally find rest in a peace that comes from God. As your faith is strengthened, you will find that the need for control fades, freeing you to rest in Him and enjoy the ride He has planned. – Sue Schneller, Christian Education Coordinator/Youth Director
As in the past we are sponsoring supporting Suffield Community Aid and their annual Backpack Program. Even though the school year is over and children are on their summer break, we are organizing our collection for school supplies to donate to Suffield Community Aid. We will be collecting supplies through the end of July; everything donated goes to helping local children start out the 2026-2027 school year with new and sufficient supplies. School supplies can be dropped off at the church Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am-noon or Sunday mornings. If wanting to drop off during the week, please call the church office at 860-668-1661.
School Supplies Needed:
- NEW Backpacks
- Index Cards
- Pencils & Erasers
- Pencil Sharpeners
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Rulers
- Ruled Paper
- Scissors
- Calculators
- 1-inch Binders
- Page Dividers
- Spiral Notebooks
- Glue Sticks / Glue
During July and August, we take the opportunity to hold worship services with other churches in the Suffield community.
In July, combined services with First Church, Congregational and West Suffield Congregational will be held in the Second Baptist Church sanctuary at 10 a.m.
• July 5 – Communion, Rev. James Leavitt, Interim Pastor – Second Baptist Church
• July 12 – Rev. James Leavitt
• July 19 – Rev. Denise Peterson, Pastor – West Suffield Congregational
• July 26 – TBD
During the month of August, the historical First Baptist Church in Suffield (1217 Hill St) will be responsible for morning services. Services will be led by the following:
• August 2 – Communion, Rev. James Leavitt, Interim Pastor of Second Baptist Church
• August 9 – Dr. Maurellis Powell, Pastor of Third Baptist Church
• August 16 – Pastor Chris Hart, Interim Pastor of First Church of Christ Congregational UCC
• August 23 – Rev. Denise Peterson, Pastor of West Suffield Congregational
• August 30 – Dr. Sarah Birmingham Drummond, Founding Dean of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School
We also have a new Facebook page! This will be updated on a regular basis with all the happenings and events at Second Baptist. Use this link to for direct access: https://m.facebook.com/61590371018815/ (“Second Baptist Church of Suffield”).
Growing In God’s Garden
Photo submitted by Sue Begin
June 14 was a wonderful Sunday at Second Baptist Church. The children celebrated “Growing in God’s Garden”. They recited poems and scriptures and reminded everyone that we’re still growing and God is watering. Back row left to right: Addie Begin, Madisyn Beyers, Mila Lisk, Mia Hagen, Grace Hagen, Sue Schneller. Front row: Jack Lisk, Michael Preli, Betty Begin, Bri Hagen.