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, trees are budding, and we welcome the longer hours of daylight.
As we deal with the issues that confront us on a daily basis, with deep 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.
As we end March and enter April, we also enter Holy Week, a very special time within the Christian faith, beginning with Palm Sunday on the last Sunday of March this year. In our Christian tradition, this represents the final week of Jesus’ life, beginning with his entry into Jerusalem.
On Maundy Thursday we remember the Last Supper of Jesus with his Disciples. We will be holding a service on Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7p.m. Anyone is welcome to join us either in-person or on-line through the link on our website.
The week concludes with the Tridium of Good Friday, Holy Saturday, culminating on Easter Sunday. We wish you all a very blessed season. And to our Jewish brothers and sisters, a blessed Passover. – Rev. James Leavitt – Interim Pastor.
Several other special services/events are scheduled for March:
- Sunday, March 15 – Lenten Breakfast/Worship Service – Fellowship Hall – 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday, March 22 – Hot Cat Jazz Band during Worship Service -Sanctuary – 10:00 a.m.
- Sunday, March 22 – Spring Community Choral Concert – Sanctuary – 3:00 p.m. Join in the blending of voices from the Suffield High School Chorus, Cetto Chamber Singers, and Second Baptist Sanctuary Choir.
- Sunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary – 10:00 a.m.. The cantata “Palms, Passion and Alleluias” by Lloyd Larson featuring the Second Baptist Sanctuary Choir, professional musicians, and a narrator will highlight the service.
Regular scheduled outreach opportunities include:
- Monday, March 9 – 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.
- Tuesday, March 10 – American Red Cross Blood Drive – Noon-5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
- Friday, March 13, 27 – Prayer Shawl Ministry – 10:00 am 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. Please call the church office (860-668-1661) for more information about this ministry.
- Saturday, March 14 – 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.
Additional information for all service and program opportunities at the church are available on secondbaptistsuffield.org as well as our Facebook and Instagram sites.