North Scituate Baptist Church 619 West Greenville Road PO Box 427 North Scituate, RI 02857 “Return Service Requested” ACCESSIBLE TURKEY SUPPER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 5 PM & 6:30 PM SEATINGS RESERVATIONS NEEDED A MEMORY THE FIRST TURKEY SUPPER WAS STARTED BY THE TAN- DEM CLUB. THIS WAS A GROUP OF YOUNG MARRIED COU- PLES. MILDRED MEDBURY WAS CHAIRMAN OF THIS EVENT FOR MANY YEARS. THE BEACON OF THE NORTH SCITUATE BAPTIST CHURCH NORTH SCITUATE, RI 02857 CHURCH TELEPHONE: (401) 647-3238 CHURCH FAX # (401) 647-3134 MINISTERS: All The Members Of The Church PASTOR: Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell PASTOR: Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell MINISTER OF MUSIC: Debbie Mollohan ASST.MINISTER OF MUSIC: Vonnie Dutton ISSUE: 1202 November 4, 2015 Church Web Site: www.northscituatebaptist.org Sunday, November 8 Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM Sermon By Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:15 & 12 noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry l Sunday, November 15 Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM Sermon by Rev Jonathan Scott 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:15 & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry Sunday, November 22 Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM Sermon by Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell 9:30 AM Sunday School for All Ages 9:15 & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry Sunday, November 29 Worship at 8:15 & 11 Sermon by Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:15 & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry
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North Scituate Baptist Church
619 West Greenville Road
PO Box 427
North Scituate, RI 02857
“Return Service Requested”
ACCESSIBLE
TURKEY SUPPER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
5 PM & 6:30 PM SEATINGS
RESERVATIONS NEEDED
A MEMORY
THE FIRST TURKEY SUPPER WAS STARTED BY THE TAN-DEM CLUB. THIS WAS A GROUP OF YOUNG MARRIED COU-
PLES. MILDRED MEDBURY WAS CHAIRMAN OF THIS
EVENT FOR MANY YEARS.
THE BEACON
OF THE
NORTH SCITUATE BAPTIST CHURCH
NORTH SCITUATE, RI 02857 CHURCH TELEPHONE: (401) 647-3238
CHURCH FAX # (401) 647-3134
MINISTERS: All The Members Of The Church PASTOR: Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell PASTOR: Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell MINISTER OF MUSIC: Debbie Mollohan ASST.MINISTER OF MUSIC: Vonnie Dutton ISSUE: 1202 November 4, 2015
Church Web Site: www.northscituatebaptist.org
Sunday, November 8 Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM Sermon By Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:15 & 12 noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry l Sunday, November 15 Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM Sermon by Rev Jonathan Scott 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:15 & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry Sunday, November 22 Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM Sermon by Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell 9:30 AM Sunday School for All Ages 9:15 & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry Sunday, November 29 Worship at 8:15 & 11 Sermon by Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages
9:15 & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry
Dear Members and Friends, November 4, 2015
Halloween is over. As of All Saints Day, Let the holi(holy)days begin.
Just last evening Daniel and I were talking about many of you. Yes, fami-
ly, friends, sisters and brothers in Christ, those near and those far away. And
we were giving God thanks.
Like Paul when he wrote to the Philippians;
“I thank God every time I remember you…” Phil. 1:3
As our conversation went on, we were being grateful for jobs, health,
children and grandchildren, and thankful that all our siblings talk to us, thank-
ful that our parents stayed together as did our grandparents and in addition
to that we were recognizing and giving thanks that we have been blessed to
be handed down healthy physical and ‘spiritual’ genes.
Even with the difficult days in life and facing illness and tragedies, if we
keep our eyes and our focus on Christ, we usually will see (maybe years
later) the good that God brings to us.
In I Thessalonians 5: 18 we are told; 16
Rejoice Always, 17
pray without ceasing, 18
give
thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus.”
After all God has given us the greatest gift and the greatest good by giv-
ing us His Only Son, Jesus the Christ.
This world is so full of hatred, violence and senseless acts of self-
indulgence.
Let us be different and bring love, peace and acts of kindness.
Let the Thanksgiving and Praise begin.
Let us all count our blessings and be a blessing to others.
Let us make a conscious effort each day to share a Christmas gift with
people, THE CHRISTMAS GIFT, of the love of Jesus and Sharing the
Light of Christ.
I send greetings to all of you whether you are in RI, MA, HI, AK, FL, KY or
one of the other 44 states. Special greetings to Richard in Finland , Merete in
Norway and the many blessings in our lives wherever you live.
Let the Celebration of life, graciousness and love begin. This world, nation
and towns need us Christians to show the Lord of Love and do it with a smile
and the gift of presence.
Be nice to one another & Just be there for someone.
Hope to see you Sunday Nov.8th because it is the next Sunday that we all
gather as followers of Christ and as sisters and brothers.
If you have to miss this week – I’ll be praying that the Holy Spirit moves
you to meet together on one of the following Sundays or a special event with
those who have a personal relationship with Jesus the Christ.
C U in church, at the parade, while I’m shopping, in my dreams and al-
ways in my prayers.
With great love and much joy,
Pastor Reppa
THANK YOU DIACONATE
One day two weeks ago, I went to enter my office at the church. In front of the door was a beautiful Christmas Cactus. I bent over, picked it up and read the card. It was a Clergy Appreciation Card from the Diaconate, acknowledg-ing October as Clergy Appreciation month. Daniel and I want to express our thanks for your thoughtfulness. This is a first for us. There are one or two peo-ple in the congregation who have sent us cards (you can guess who one of them is) but have never had a gift. Just wanted you to know that we appreci-ate your appreciation. God's Blessings on You. Dr. Reppa & Dr. Dan
May mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance, (Jude 2) Pastor Reppa
Happy November
Birthdays
Drake Chadwick 1 Stephen Wakeford 1 Shirley Dexter 6 Alberta Hopkins 6 Erik Cady 6 Rachel Smith McEntee 7 Samantha Whitaker 8 Joshua Cottrell 11 Seth Desjarlais 11 Dot Mathurin 11 Bill Sanders 11 Daniel Cottrell 12 Dianne Ricci 12 Sadie Laprade 12 Weldon Rounds 13 Betsy Thompson 14 Charles Cost 15 Brooke Borys 15 Jacob Handanyan 17 Aliesha Noonan 17 Breta Snyder 17 Ayden Clifford Waugh 17 Eleanor Guy 18 Rebecca Searle 19 Wendy Searle McArdle 19 Katyanne Klitz 20 Carolyn Bishop 20 David M. D’Agostino 20 Joshua Fishlock 21 Linda Glynn 21 Beverly (Sunny) Hatch 22 Ashley Muller Legault 23 Christine Morton 23 Helen Abate 23
Happy November
Anniversaries
Peter & Terri Mota 18 Richard & Dot Stapleton 23 Clarke & Betty Lowery 24
Please advise the Church Office of any
additions or omissions
Mariella Legault 24 Jennifer Vangel 24 Rob Bellows 27
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Milton Frazier 3 Jon Borys 4 Dawn Stapleton 4 Vanessa Wahl 4 Nancy Stetson 5 Mary Gray 6 Mark David Prime 6 Peter Catanzaro 6 Jason Allen 6 Kathryn Noonan 7 Wayne Mollohan 7 Gretchen Oldham 8 Emily Barrett 8 Jakob Place/Waugh 8 Marjorie Chesebro 9 Sarah Hill 11 Kathleen Bianchi 12 Charles Place 13 Amy Bishop Merluzzo 13 Julia Lotter 13 Matthew Walker 14 Larry Thienel 16 Wendy Whitford Gould 19 Owen Matthew McEntee 21 Helen Greathouse 22 Sharon Diggle Prime 23 Victoria Shaw 23 Joan Cronan 25 Kelly Joslin 26 ason Centracchio 27 Carrie Ann Lemieux 28 Gabriela Adams 28 Bruce Holt 29
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Richard & Liz Comella 21 Al & Barbara Vernava 30 Please advise the Church Office of any additions or omissions.
Meet JESUS in all of WHAT'S HAPPENING
Nov. 7th
Harvest Dinner - 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Nov. 8th
Worship - dedication Andrew Reichert at 11 AM
Nov. 10th
Holiness of God at Pino's Home 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Nov. 11th
Veteran’s Day, parade 10:30, host reception 11:30
Nov. 15th
Morning Worship NSBC 8:15 and 11 Rev. Scott, 9:30
am Church Tour lead by Keith Johnson
Nov. 17th
Holiness of God at Pino's Home 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Nov. 20th
Agape Gathering Movie Night at church. Gather at 6pm
and at 6:30 pm Movie “Inside Out” begins.
Nov. 22nd
Morning Worship NSBC 8:15 and 11 Dr. Dan
2 pm Musical Tribute for Vivian and Francis Searle at
the Tabernacle Baptist Church - Fiskville
Nov. 23rd
Board Meetings 6:30 & Exec. Council 7:45
Nov. 24th
Holiness of God at Pino's Home 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Nov. 25th
Community Thanksgiving Eve - NSBC 7:30 PM
Nov. 26th
Give THANKS to the LORD
Nov. 28th
Hanging of Greens come decorate sanctuary and help
with the outdoor nativity scene 10 AM Please note!
Nov. 29th
Morning Worship Dr. Reppa – First Sunday of Advent
Christmas Card box is available for cards to members
Dec. 1st
Holiness of God at Pino's Home 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Dec. 4th
-5th
Christmas Faire Fri. 3 -8 pm & Sat. 9 - 4
Dec. 6th
Morning Worship-NSBC 8:15 & 11 Communion
(Remember Linda Mae Centracchio) 11
Meet JESUS in all of WHAT'S HAPPENING
Dec. 10th
6:30 PM Kelley Lennon Concert at NSBC
Dec. 12th
Cookie Swap, 4 PM Cover Dish, Missionaries Dr. Bill & Ann
Clemmer
Dec. 13th
Worship 8:15 & 11:00 The Clemmers (South Sudan)
Dec. 20th
Worship – and Caroling to the Shut-Ins at 4:00
Dec. 24th
7:30 PM & 11 PM Christmas Eve Services
Dec. 27th
Worship 11 AM – only Please note!
Dec. 28th
Boards – check with Chairperson
Jan. 1, 2016 HAPPY NEW YEAR –
Jan. 3rd
Morning Worship NSBC 8:15 & 11 Communion
Jan. 5th
Spiritual Guidance Group starts 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Jan. 6th
– Choir every Wednesday at 7 PM
Jan. 12th
Spiritual Guidance 6:30–8:30pm every Tuesday
Jan. 16th
Think Tank – 10 am
Jan. 23rd
Talent Show 6:30 pm Hosted by the BYF
March 20th
Palm Sunday worship 8:15 & 11:00 Baptism
March 27th
EASTER
6:00 am Sunrise service at the dam
8:15 and 11:00 Worship here at NSBC
9:45 am Sunday School Easter Program
April 30th
, May 28th, June 25
th & July 30
th Antique Car Show
May 7th
May Breakfast 7 – 11 am
“Spreading the Light” Walk
The fun run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 26 from Greenville Baptist Church to North Scituate Baptist Church was a great success. There were 50 run-ners and walkers, and with the accompanying traffic management volun-teers and safety vehicles, we had quite a parade along Route 116. This project started off simply, but as the committee from the two churches continued its planning, with all of the permissions and safety features that were needed, it became much more complex. It was great to join with our brothers and sisters from Greenville Baptist to celebrate our histories. Lighthouse pins were given to participants. And the NSB Social Commit-tee led by Emily Barrett provided a super brunch afterwards, which was attended by about 100 people. You can see pictures of the day at http://jdcaptures.instaproofs.com/spreadingthelight. Password is nsbc. Many thanks to Barbara, Tom, and Kevin Klitz, who worked on the planning on behalf of NSB, and to the walkers, runners, sponsors and donors:
Art work, home accessories, unique jewelry, scarfs or
other wearable art
Boutique items & of course hand made items….quality
knitted, crocheted, quilted & specialty items
Gift Certificates
Entertainment items and/or baskets
RI Baskets….and/or items that are RI products
Sports baskets or items for Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox,
college teams etc.
Scituate Art Festival With beautiful weather for this 3 day event,
the NSBC team worked very hard to shine our light for the folks who attend-
ed. Our sales of traditional RI food (johnnycakes, hot wieners, and coffee
milk) were very popular and we sold out. A big thanks to Linda Glynn and
George Burdett, our food managers! The Finance Board had a table, raffling
a miniature New England Patriots chair donated by Brad Dexter. They also
gave out complimentary Bibles and told people about our church.
Keith Johnson’s tours of the church were very well received. It was great to
hear our bell ringing as strangers toured the sanctuary and tried the bell.
And one of the tour attendees came to our worship service on October 26th.
Kim Vernava, again, worked with the vendors who rent space on our proper-
ty. This is an important fund raising event for the church, but more than that,
it’s community visibility and outreach, and fellowship for folks working togeth-
er. Working with the RI College nursing program, we provided private space
in our Fellowship Room for nursing mothers. At the debrief meeting, we
went over our systems and proposed some changes for next year. A big
thanks to the following volunteers!
Andrews, Lori &
Frank
Krystyna & Mary
Barrett, Emily
Beattie, Bill
Bishop, Carolyn
Burdett, George
Cady, Traci
Clarke, Rena &
Samantha& Grace
Connaughton, Karen
Cottrell, Reppa
Courtemanche, Carol
David Guilman
Dutton, Vonnie
Fowler, Babara
Glynn, Linda
Greathouse, Helen
Johnson, Keith
Martin, Priscilla
Mathuin, Dot
Mollahan, Wayne
Phelan, Nancy
Rogler, Allen
Smith, Meredith
Sneath, Peter, Deb
and Sarah
Steele, Laurie
Suvajian, Kim
Tidswell, Esther
Vernava, Kim
Wakeford, Sandy and
Steve
Prayer Requests
Brookdale Smithfield, 171 Pleas-ant View Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Ralph Churchill Overlook Nursing Home, 14 Rock Ave., Pascoag, RI 02859: Milton Frazer Artria Harborhill, Apt. 146, 159 Division St., E.Greenwich, RI 02818: Mary Gray Cortland Place, 20 Austin Ave., Greenville, RI 02828, #217 Harriet Smith, #210: Myra Phillips 16702 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, #334, Tampa, FL 33618: Nancy Sleicher Westside Care Center, 349 Bid-well St. Manchester, CT. 06040 : Beverly (Sunny) Hatch) Roberts Health Center, 990 Ten Rod Road, N. Kingstown, RI 02852: George Marshall Waterman Village, Chalet,715 Putnam Pike, Greenville, R.I. 02828: # 2240, Herbert Hutchins Atrium-Macoun Center: # 412B: Burt Tapner Waterman’s Health Ctr.: Arietta Tapner Miriam Hospital: Forrest Sprague
PRAYERS AT HOME:
Jean Baril, Margie Baril, Bonnie Bryden, Thomas Burdick, Claire Gifford, Chris Gorgone, Eleanor Guy, Barbara Klitz, Dot Mathurin, Lori J. McCauley, Patrick, Rob Phelan, Paul Rogers, Lori Jo Wahl, Hamilton Woodhouse.
The Refugees around the world who are searching for a home.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to John and Barbara Gorham on the death of John’s brother, Brad, on October 19th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
.COMMUNION is served on the first Sunday of each month. If you are unable to attend church and would like to receive Communion, call the church office and the Diac
onate will help you.
THE BEACON MAILING he next issue of The Beacon will be Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Material to include must be in the Church Office by Tues-day, December 1st.
THE CHURCH CALENDAR can be found on our website:
www.northscituatebaptist.org
FROM THE DIACONATE: A Suggestion Box has been placed on the rear table in the Sanctuary to receive your ideas and suggestions that you would like the Diaconate to review. The Box will be opened at the Diaconate meet-ing each month. Special thanks to Brad Dexter for his fine craftsmanship in producing this box.
FROM THE MISSION BOARD November we will be collecting new or gently used warm coats as our Give Not Take mission. Thank you for sup-porting this most important mission now that the cold weather is approaching.
FROM THE PRAYER SHAWL COMMITTEE: We are in need of Prayer Shawls, please see Vonnie Dutton for yarn and/or directions if able to assist in this important ministry. Reminder: Do Not Fringe Thank you
CHOIR REHEARSAL held weekly on Wednesdays. Contact our Minister of Music, Debbie Mollohan for any further information. New choir members are always welcome. CONGRATULATIONS To Steve & Amy Merluzzo on the birth of Matthew Robert Merluzzo, born on 10/19, 8 lbs. 21” The proud maternal grandpar-ents are Gil and Carolyn Bishop. HELP IS AVAILABLE Tri-Town Community Action Agency can help with heating bills. Contact Joseph Sterner, Scituate Senior Center, 647-2662 if further information is needed. A CONCERT AT THE MEETING HOUSE/CHEPACHET BAPTIST CHURCH To honor those who gave their lives so that this nation might live, featuring music of the American Civil War. Sunday, November 8th at 2:30 PM.
Scituate Art Festival
THANK YOU to everyone who helped at the church booth during
the Scituate Arts Festival. We continue Sharing the Light of Christ as we
shared traditional Rhode Island food – wieners, coffee milk and john-
nycakes. This was a great for fun and fellowship as well as raising money
to support the ministries here at NSBC. Over $ 9500 was raised.
“AGAPE” GATHERING – MOVIE NIGHT!
YOU are INVITED TO AGAPE On Friday November 20th
(note
the day change) at the church. The Agape gathering this time is a movie
Night. Bring a friend, and easy car and finger food that can eaten as
we watch the movie “Inside Out”.
Remember an AGAPE GATHERING is a social gathering for every-
one connected to NSBC. Yes, families with children of all ages, singles, old
people, young people, member, friends. Let’s make this the best attended
gathering this year.
We will plan to gather at 6 PM and start the movie at 6:30. There will
be one break in the middle and we will be finished by 8:30.
If you need a ride, call the church before 11 AM Friday so we can
make arrangements to get you to the church for the gathering.
Hope to see you November 20th
for the movie and on November
22nd
at worship. Bring a friend or two to both and share with your sisters
and brothers in Christ.
“ADULT EDUCATION”
EVENING STUDY, you are invited to Bruce & Robin Pino’s
(14 Barden Lane)
TUESDAY EVENINGS, at 7:15 -8:30 PM,
for the study “THE HOLINESS OF GOD.”
Bring your Bible, your friends, your willingness to learn and your joy in
knowing Christ so that you may partake of the hospitality of the Pino’s. Join
the adventure.
WE ARE GRATEFUL – We want to thank Joyce Bryan for sharing
her faith & wisdom as she leads the study of ‘LIVING WITH GRATITUDE’.
Baptist Youth Fellowship DATES AND ACTIVITIES
Nov. 15
th - at the church – 12 – 3 PM
Dec. 4th & 5
th – working at BYF Table at the Christmas Faire
Dec. 12th Come hear the Missionaries Saturday 4 – 7PM
Jan. 17th, 2016 - - at the church 12 – 2
Feb. 21, 2016 – at church time to be Announced
March – Monadnock Retreat
April 10th at church time to be Announced
May 15th - at church time to be Announced
June 12th – picnic and other plans
Christian Education shares a Camp Thank You
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for helping me go to camp this year. I really liked the water-slide.
I also liked the part when we sang “The Ants Go Marching” while we
were walking the C.I.T., Nathan I think his name was Nathan. I want
to go next year. Sarah Cady
“A CLOSER WALK WITH CHRIST”
Why haven’t you registered for Spiritual Guidance?
Have you stopped yearned to draw closer to God?
Do you no longer desire to walk with someone on your spiritual journey?
Do you not want to learn new ways to communicate with the Lord?
Is the Holy Spirit calling you?
Beginning Tuesday evening January 5th
, 2016, Pastor Reppa, will be of-
fering a new Spiritual Guidance experience. We will be meeting from 6:30 –
8:30. We will meet each week for 10 weeks, ending on March 8th
.
This experience will;
Help you recognize God's communication with you.
Aid you in articulating, reflecting upon and responding to your rela-
tionship with God through Jesus Christ.
Assist you in discovering new methods for spiritual growth.
If you desire a closer walk with Jesus - Pray about this opportunity.
BUT,
be WARNED –
THIS EXPERIENCE may change your life
If interested call the church 401-647-3238 or talk to Dr. Reppa
This is a closed group once it starts.
Veterans Day Celebration
A Salute to Service and Community
As part of our church’s 180 anniversary celebration and salute to vet-
erans who have served through the years, we will be having a reception in
Jordan Hall after the Veterans Day parade which is Wednesday, Nov. 11th
,
10:30 am. The marchers, spectators, and community at large are invited to
join us. Brad Dexter and the Scituations will be leading a sing-
along. Also, the Scituate Health Alliance will have a flu clinic at the
church from 11 am to 2 pm.
TOUR of the CHURCH
On Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 am, there will be an interactive tour of the
church, particularly focusing on the sanctuary. This will build on the tours that
Keith Johnson has developed. As you know, the Historical Relevance Team
has been studying and celebrating HiStory through the years. With the
150thanniversary of the sanctuary coming up in December, we invite folks
who have participated in the church over the years to come and share their
memories of how the sanctuary has changed. Dr. Reppa and Dr. Dan will be
on vacation that day, so there will be no adult classes.
Monthly Update From Your Finance Board
As of Date: 1 Nov 15
YTD Budget 191,569
YTD Operating Income 164,348
YTD Special Income 38,146
YTD Income 202.494
YTD Net Income 10,925
So you all can plan ahead – here is the
Sunday School Schedule 2015-2016
November 8, 15, 22, & 29 Classes December 6 & 13 PLAY REHERSAL December 20 CHRISTMAS PLAY December 27 NO CLASSES January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Class February 7, 14 & 28 classes February 21 NO CLASSES March 6 Class March 13 & 20 Play Practice March 27 Play - Easter April 3 , 10 & 24 Classes April 17 NO CLASS May 1, 8, 15 & 22 Classes May 29 NO CLASS June 5 Last Day For CLASS June 12 CHILDREN'S DAY
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hope
Has Invited all of us to join them on Sunday Nov. 22, 2015 at 2 pm, for a
Musical Tribute to Frank & Vivian Searle. The Searles were long time active
members of Tabernacle and active here at NSBC and in ABCORI. Vivian
also served as our representative to ABC/USA General Board.
