Second Baptist Church will celebrate the Advent/Christmas Season during Sunday worship services starting on the first Sunday of Advent (November 30) through Christmas Eve. Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. Two Christmas Eve services are scheduled for Wednesday, December 24:
- Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant – 5 p.m. This service is led by children and youth and is designed for all ages. ALL children and youth are invited to participate in this service. Please call the church office for more information.
- Candlelight Service – 10 p.m. This is a Service of Lessons and Carols.
Along with Sunday morning worship services we also have the following spiritual opportunities:
- Sunday Mornings – Reflection, Study, and Prayer – 9 a.m. – Parlor. This time prior to the worship service is an opportunity to settle your mind and soul for the week. During December we will be discussing the Advent Devotionals that will be provided to the congregation. January’s topic of discussion is to be determined.
- Tuesdays, December 2, 16, 23 – Weekly Bible Study – 11:30 am – Library. Interim Pastor Jim is leading a study on the “Arrival of Christ”. Discussions are designed to help us understand the time and the setting when the scriptures were written as well as how these ancient words are relevant in today’s society.
- Prayer Shawl Ministry – Friday, December 5 and 19 – Parlor. This recently revived ministry gives individuals the opportunity to come together for a time of prayer and fellowship while creating shawls that are intended to provide love and comfort to their recipients. Dates for January have not been finalized.
- Join us in our Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 28 at 10 a.m. for an informal “Coffee House Worship Service”.
Other events during December include:
- Christmas Workshop – Sunday, December 7 – after church service. The theme of the workshop is “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by God”. Pizza and birthday cake for Jesus will be served.
- Participate with the Suffield community in Suffield Alight on Friday, December 13, 3-7 p.m. The Common Room will be open for visitors and outdoor activities are planned.
- The Annual Carol Sing at the historic First Baptist Church on Hill Street in Suffield on Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. The Second Baptist congregation joins with residents of various faith communities to sing and celebrate the Christmas season.
- Fourth annual Cookie Swap on Saturday, December 20 at 10 a.m. Call the church to RSVP.
- Don’t miss our Community Christmas Concert! Join us for a special concert on Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m. presented by our choirs and other local musicians. Audience singing of Christmas Carols will be highlighted!
Special services/events in January are the following:
- On Sunday, January 11 we welcome The Hot Cat Jazz Band as they lead the music during the worship service.
- Regular scheduled activities include:
- Hosting American Red Cross Blood Drives in Fellowship Hall. For an appointment, please visit redcross blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Dates of blood drives are Monday, December 15, Monday December 29, and Tuesday, January 13.
- Soup Kitchen Ministry – Serving a meal on the second Saturday of the month for anyone in need at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen at South Congregational Church in Springfield, MA – December 13 and January 10.
- Fellowship Time –Monthly outreach program for our friends with cognitive limitations to give them a safe environment for crafts, singing, and fellowship meeting on the second Mondays – December 8 and January 12.
Please contact the church office (860-668-1661 or office@secondbaptistsuffield.org) if you would like additional information regarding any of the above events.