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Old Church Saved

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The cherished old building really was in danger of collapse. Glenn Neilson, an experienced construction manager and the member responsible for the care of the First Baptist Church up on Hasting’s Hill at the end of Russell Avenue, had seen some pieces of the ceiling on the floor of the sanctuary and realized there was a problem. And when he climbed into the attic, he found that several key connections in the old post-and-beam framework, built in 1846, were rotted away and the structure was coming apart. So, with the help of Building Inspector Ted Flanders and Tom DiBlasi, a professional structural engineer, he planned the repairs. Brian Doyon, a much-respected local carpenter, agreed to tackle the job.

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First Church Events

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Worship, Sundays, 10 a.m., Sanctuary- All Are Welcome!, beginning September 9. 9/5: Communion Luncheon in the Ebenezer Gay Room. Choir rehearsals begin – every Wed, Pilgrim Choir at 5 p.m., and Chancel Choir at 7 p.m.

9/8-9/9: Suffield on the Green. Stop by the Church booth and Bake Sale, information on services, programs, and support group availability. 9/12, 19, 26: Bible Study, 10 a.m. in the Ebenezer Gay Room

9/16: Kick-Off Sunday at First Church!

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West Suffield Congregational Church

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West Suffield Congregational Church will be participating in Suffield on the Green, a long standing tradition for this church. This year the 275th Anniversary Committee will have a display at Suffield on the Green on Sept 8th and 9th. The committee is raffling off several baskets, including a LEGO basket, dog basket and a “locally made” basket. Welcome Sunday, the first worship after summer vacations, will also be September 9. Our children will help lead worship.

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First Church Prayer Request Box

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First Church of Christ Congregational, 81 High Street, Suffield, has placed a “Community Prayer Requests” box on the front of their church for those in the Suffield and surrounding communities who need the prayerful support of others.

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Where Faith and Adventure Meet

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Second Baptist Church is looking for High School kids to join us on our mission trips. For over 15 years Second Baptist Church has been traveling to the Dominican Republic. We have seen our mission trips play a crucial role in the lives of countless teenagers and we continue to believe every teenager should experience a mission trip. If you’ve ever been on a retreat, you know how that experience can build community. We travel together, play together, eat together, stay up late together, get up tired together… “Together” is a powerful word.

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Maker Fun Factory at Vacation Bible School

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Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. This is the goal of Second Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School to be held July 9-13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Day 1: God Made You (Ps. 139:14) – God lovingly creates people. (Genesis 1:26-2:4)

Day 2: God Is For You.

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Second Baptist Church Capital Campaign

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“Our Doors Are Open – Let It Shine!” is the theme at Second Baptist Church as they kick off their 2018 Capital Campaign. For decades, the congregation at Second Baptist has invited the community to use their facility for community-based events. Today, the building is used on a regular basis by many community and civic organizations including the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Suffield Academy, the Suffield Library for specific community activities, the Suffield Garden Club, Red Cross for regularly-scheduled blood drives, Grapevine meetings, Suffield Youth Theatre, Yoga class, and the Special Needs fellowship (in partnership with Suffield Parks and Recreation Department) which provides a social outlet for those with mental, physical, and cognitive disabilities. However, to keep the doors open for the foreseeable future, this historic building at 100 North Main Street, built in 1840, is in need of repairs, both interior and exterior. The majority of the projects will enhance the exterior of the building and include exterior painting, repair and painting of the six large columns facing Main Street and the refurbishing of the gold dome – which can be seen as far as West Suffield when traveling East.