North Scituate Baptist Church 619 West Greenville Road PO Box 427 North Scituate, RI 02857 “Return Service Requested” ACCESSIBLE 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 MINISTER OF MUSIC EMERITUS: Vonnie Dutton ISSUE: #1211 August 1, 2016 Church Web Site: www.northscituatebaptist.org Sunday, August 7 COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:45am Pre-Worship Hymn Sing Worship at 9:00am Sermon by Rev. Jonathan Scott 10:00am Fellowship Hour in Vestry Sunday, August 14 Worship at 9:00am Sermon by Rev. Don Rasmussen 10:00am Fellowship Hour in Vestry Sunday, August 21 Worship at 9:00am Sermon by Rev. Linda Bausserman 10:00am Fellowship Hour in Vestry Sunday, August 28 Worship at 9:00am (OUTDOOR SERVICE) Sermon by Rev. Daniel Cottrell 10:00am Fellowship Hour Outside Sunday, September 4 COMMUNION SUNDAY & Pre-Service Hymn Sing Worship at 9:00am (Hymn Sing @8:45am) Sermon by Dr. Reppa Cottrell 10:00am 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
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 MINISTER OF MUSIC EMERITUS: Vonnie Dutton
ISSUE: #1211 August 1, 2016
Church Web Site: www.northscituatebaptist.org
Sunday, August 7 COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:45am Pre-Worship Hymn Sing Worship at 9:00am Sermon by Rev. Jonathan Scott 10:00am Fellowship Hour in Vestry
Sunday, August 14 Worship at 9:00am Sermon by Rev. Don Rasmussen 10:00am Fellowship Hour in Vestry
Sunday, August 21 Worship at 9:00am
Sermon by Rev. Linda Bausserman
10:00am Fellowship Hour in Vestry
Sunday, August 28 Worship at 9:00am (OUTDOOR SERVICE)
Sermon by Rev. Daniel Cottrell
10:00am Fellowship Hour Outside
Sunday, September 4 COMMUNION SUNDAY & Pre-Service Hymn Sing Worship at 9:00am (Hymn Sing @8:45am)
Sermon by Dr. Reppa Cottrell
10:00am Fellowship Hour in Vestry
Dear Members and Friends,
Studies show that there are numerous benefits to taking a vacation
during the year. Some dedicated workers won’t take vacation, saying that their
work comes first. However, they can actually be doing themselves and the
company a disservice.
Taking a vacation can reduce stress and burnout. It can increase
creativity, since a daily change of pace allows you to see the world differently
and clears your thinking. Vacation time gives you time to rest and reflect. Often
when you return from vacation, you are refreshed and ready to tackle new
challenges or come up with new ideas. And we all know how important sleep is.
Constant fatigue from our overbooked schedules leave our bodies prone to
sickness and our brains foggy. Taking some time off improves mental alertness
and boosts our mood. And spending time with our friends and families provides
opportunities to create new memories and share experiences together. And
then later on, you can return to those happy moments when you are telling
others the fun stories from your vacation.
So everyone needs to take a vacation and it doesn't need to be a fancy
trip where you travel far away or spend lots of money. “Staycations” are
becoming more and more popular. After all, it is really about rest, relaxation,
reflection and FUN!!
Our Pastors are no different. I am writing this little note this month in
place of the Pastor’s Note because our Pastors are enjoying their vacation.
Time to spend with family, reflect on God’s blessings and plans and time to
have some fun...renewing the body, soul and mind.
We have already heard from our own Rev. Nancy Phelan and the
Diaconate has lined up some great guest preachers for us. Please join us in
welcoming them and hearing what they have to say. If a need arises during the
Pastor’s vacation, please contact the Church Office and the Diaconate will be
able to assist you. God Bless...Bonnie Bryden
BEACON CHIT CHAT…
WHILE THE PASTORS ARE ON VACATION
PLEASE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING GUEST SPEAKERS
SERVICE – 9:00 AM
JULY 24TH — Rev. Nancy Phelan - Thank You and VBS
JULY 31ST — Diaconate – Great job – Thank You
AUGUST 7TH — Rev. Jonathan Scott
AUGUST 14TH — Rev. Don Rasmussen
AUGUST 21ST — Rev. Linda Bausserman
Graduations...
We celebrate with Aiden A. Rogler who
graduated from Ponagansett High School
Dedications...
Amy and Steven Merluzzo presented their son, Matthew Robert in a service of
dedication on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Gil and Carolyn Bishop are the maternal
grandparents.
Celebrations…
Congratulations to Adam & Ashley (Muller) Legault on the birth of their son
Elijah born on June 23. His big sister is Mariella and he is the great grandson
of the late Maybritt Muller.
Condolences...
We express our sympathy to Mary Blackmore & Family on the recent death of
her husband, Ray Blackmore.
North Scituate Baptist Church
10th Annual Golf Tournament
Our 10
th Annual Golf Fundraiser that was held at the Gloucester
Country Club on Putnam Pike in Harmony was a great success. There were
66 golfers and 25 Tee Sponsors. Many thanks to Russ Brush and his
committee and all the golfers, volunteers and tee sponsors. There were
more golfers this year than previous years. Great work to all of you.
This adventure brought in about $6000 for our church.
CONGRATULATIONS! And Thank You from all of us at NSBC.
2016 Golf Tournament Tee Sponsors
Many thanks to the following: Atlas Insulation, Avalon Salon,
Apple Valley Insurance Agency, Charland Insurance Agency,
Charming Treasures, Chris Caluori-Nationwide Insurance,
The Cottrells, The Country Gardener, Famous Pizza, Investors
Tax Service, The Girard Family, Josh’s Roofing, Long Realty,
Nolin Electric, Rogler Restoration, Reichert & Sons Fuel Oil,
RI Centerless, Scituate Chiropractic Center, Scituate
Hardware, Scituate Lumber, S & S Farms, Secure Future Tech
Solutions, Vangel Jewelers and Zips Diner
The week of VBS was a GREAT ONE!!
Congratulations and Thank you to Kristen
Castrataro for planning and facilitating this
fabulous week of VBS fun. Also a huge thank
you to the teachers, snack people, recreational
team and adult volunteers who pitched in wherever they were needed. We
couldn’t have done it without YOU!
26 children and youth helpers learned about God’s word and we had the
privilege of hearing some of the songs and the message on Sunday July 24th.
A joy to know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ continues to be shared in such a
memorable, sincere, and fun way.
From the Diaconate… The Library is going to be set up for people to gather who have
difficulty hearing in the Vestry area during Fellowship hour. Invite a friend for
conversation where you can hear.
“Oh my Jesus, make me a blessing. In my work and play, in everything I do. Oh let your blessing flow through me; that in seeing me, may others see you.” —St. John’s Lutheran School, 2001
Vroom! Vroom!! And they’re off...Until Next Year!
Thank you to all that helped with our 3 car
shows this summer and made them possible. We
had 53 cars at the first show, 37 at the second and
44 at the third. The 2nd and 3rd shows were very
hot and some cars were absent, but a great time
was had by all. Thank you to members that came
to any of the shows.
Thank you to:
Kate – our secretary, Dr. Reppa, Linda Glynn, who worked so hard! Erik Cady,
Evan Cady, Sarah Cady, Priscilla Martin, Steven Martin, George Burdett, John Burdett,
Lavonne Shenck, Frank Andrews, Lori Andrews, Mary Andrews, Bill Beattie, Vonnie
Dutton, Lori Rogler and Carol Courtmanche.
The first show netted about $570, the second show $400, and the third show $400.
We had 3 sponsors that covered the cost of Cruisin’ Bruce; Auto Body Concepts in
Chepachet, Josh’s Roofing from Woonsocket and Steere Farm Trucking and
Excavating from Chepachet. Raffle items were provided by Pizza King in Killingly,
CT, Knox’s Garage and Towing and Al’s Auto Clinic. Thank you to everyone who
took time to help.
Yours in Christ, Allen Rogler
PHILIPPIANS 1:6 – GOD’S NOT DONE WITH YOU
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion
at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 ESV)
Here was God’s answer to my angst and self-disappointment: “I’m not done with you yet.”
He brought Paul’s words to light in my dark regret. I’m not finished, he’s still making me!
I’m still being molded and shaped and conformed to Jesus’ likeness (Romans 8:29). And
here’s more good news– so are you. God’s not done with us, we are still being drawn and
invited into relationship with him. Jesus served us first, and from that place of being
served by him, we can serve him and his Church. What God did for me was turn my focus
from myself and toward Jesus. This may seem simple, but it is a monumental gift of
change and transformation. (Jordan Loftis, www.shortdailydevotions.com)
Notes From the Bench… Greetings!
Our first pre-worship hymn sing was a great
success!! How great it was to hear our voices singing in
praise.
If you missed July’s hymn sing, don’t worry! We will
be holding hymn sings again on August 7th and September 4th at 8:45am
before the worship service begins. In lieu of the prelude, for ten minutes
before the service, we will sing a selection of two to four hymns as time
allows. We will have a hymn leader to get us started.
Come join me in making a Joyful Noise to the Lord!!!
Sunday August 7, 2016 at 8:45am.
In service to Him through the blessing of music,
Your Minister of Music,
Debbie Mollohan
The next newsletter will be created on August 29th.
Please get any materials that you would like included
Mission Focus Thank you for your contributions to the Heifer Project in July which was also the mission focus of Vacation Bible School this year.
Give Then Take for August is once again the donation of backpacks and school supplies for local school children. We have the opportunity to help local school children start off the new school year on the right foot!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...SAVE THE DATE
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION!
OCTOBER 14 & 15 MISSIONWORKS 2016!
WHAT is MISSIONWORKS 2016?
Check the MISSION DISPLAY in the Vestry!
BYF News
To Our Church Family,
Hello, I am currently the leader for the youth group.
I honestly had been thinking of it for a couple of years and
finally went for it. It has been rewarding and fun to work
with these kids.
I am reaching out to the male church members to consider joining me to lead our
youth group. A male role model would really solidify the group. We have about 8
regular attendees, 3 that are male.
This is a commitment of half a day per month and possibly the weekend retreat
to Mount Monadnock. I don’t mind planning everything, but I know the boys would
like to have an adult male to learn from. Please pray and consider this satisfying
ministry.
Thank you and God Bless.
Rena Clarke
A Missionary Among Us
The following letter is from Emily Bellows, one of our members who graduated from
URI in May and who has decided to put her future plans on hold to answer the call to
ministry from our Lord. She is seeking prayers, encouragement and financial support.
Here is Emily’s letter...
Dear church family of North Scituate Baptist,
I hope this letter finds you well! I am excited to announce that I have graduated
from the University of Rhode Island in May (after much exploration) with a degree in
Psychology, as well as minors in Spanish and Kinesiology. Contrary to my original
plan of continuing my education in graduate school in the fall, I have decided to join the
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship staff team at URI as a Campus Intern.
In InterVarsity, I found the Christian community I was craving and my second
home at URI. I learned how to study God’s Word, what it means to be in genuine
relationship with Jesus, and how to share that with others. Nearly three years ago on our
fall retreat, I was inspired by my staff workers and began to feel called to devote my
career to ministry with InterVarsity. Though I have thoroughly enjoyed my studies and
may further my education in the future, I recognize that my passion is to continue
serving Jesus on campus with InterVarsity. InterVarsity’s ministry transformed my
college career into a discovery of God’s purpose for my life, and I now have the
opportunity to join their mission and give back. I hope to cultivate the same compelling
community that welcomed me home to URI for future students.
InterVarsity strives to have a lifetime impact on its students by creating space to
encounter God, experience whole life transformation through a relationship with Jesus,
and graduate Christian leaders who will soon leave their mark on the world. Through
mission trips, retreats, community groups, scripture study, evangelism and more,
students of all backgrounds experience the Jesus-centered community that draws them
to Him. As a Campus Intern, I will be leading these structures as well developing a
student leadership team that will guide the culture and future of the fellowship.
Like most missionaries, InterVarsity staff workers are responsible for building a
network of partners who will support their ministry through prayer and finance. In
preparation to serve URI in the fall, I have been praying for God to web this network
and to start with my church family who can bless and send me as a missionary to a
mission field in our backyard. I would love to share more of my story and how you can
invest in URI students with me. I value your friendship, prayers, and insight in this new
season and look forward to talking with you soon!
Blessings, Emily
“I will go where you want me to go. I will be what you want me to be.”
WHY NOT TAKE A TRIP THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
THAT MISSION TRIP MIGHT BE TO HONDURAS.
2017 Mission Trip scheduled for Feb. 19th
– 25th
,
but we may be leaving on the 18th.
The areas that we visit are Manacoles, Dos Camenos and Cofradia in
the northern part of the country and all outside the city of San Pedro Sula.
Perspective: The Republic of Honduras is the second poorest country
in Central America. The country’s population of approximately 8 million people
is divided evenly between urban and rural areas. However, poverty is
essentially a rural problem. Poverty in the country affects 60 per cent of the
population, while 36 per cent live under extreme poverty conditions. In rural
areas, these figures rise to 63 per cent and 50 per cent respectively. An
estimated 71 per cent of indigenous peoples live below the poverty line.
Compared to Haiti, which is the highest in the world, 77% of residents live in
poverty.
We visit the areas of Manacoles and Dos Camenos, we do crafts and
eat lunch with the communities and we return and take part in their night-time
church service.
In Cofredia we are helping them build a new church building, we also do
crafts, eat lunch and take part in their night-time church service.
If you have questions or just want more information, talk to Helen
Greathouse, contact Rick Waterman at (401) 413-9008 or call Greenville
Baptist Church.
Isaiah 6: 8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send?
And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
READING THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT
As a church, we have taken the challenge of reading through the New Testament in 2016. The schedule for August is below. Remember if you desire the full schedule just ask Dr. Reppa.
The author of Hebrews is unknown, may be a woman?
August 1 Hebrews 1
August 2 Hebrews 2
August 3 Hebrews 3
August 4 Hebrews 4
August 5 Hebrews 5
August 6 Hebrews 6
August 7 Hebrews 7
August 8 Hebrews 8
August 9 Hebrews 9
August 10 Hebrews 10
August 11 Hebrews 11
August 12 Hebrews 12
August 13 Hebrews 13
August 14 Philemon
August 15 Titus 1
August 16 Titus 2
August 17 Titus 3
August 18 Ponder Day
August 19 I Thessalonians 1
August 20 I Thessalonians 2
August 21 I Thessalonians 3
August 22 I Thessalonians 4
August 23 I Thessalonians 5
August 24 II Thessalonians 1
August 25 II Thessalonians 2
August 26 II Thessalonians 3
August 27 Philippians 1
August 28 Philippians 2
August 29 Philippians 3
August 30 Philippians 4
August 31 Ponder Day
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Isabelle Barrett-Paliotta 2 Raden Mikkelsen 2 Rev. Nancy Phelan 3 Kristen Arruda 4 Dorothy Brush 5 Kathie Chadwick 5 Rebecca Norton 5 Donald Aldrich 6 Penny Riddensdale 6 Deborah Anderson 8 Elizabeth Michelle Bishop 9 Caleb Arruda 11 Alexander Steele 12 Marjorie Higgins 12 Tom Slater, Jr. 12 Joyce Bryan 16 Ken Stetson, Jr. 16 Helen Shemick 17 Emily Bellows 17 Keith Salisbury 17 Neil McCauley 17 Precilla Oliver 17 Peter Girard 18 Meghan DeSimone 19 Katie Horton 19 Miki Townsend 21 Kevin Aubin 21 Tom Desjarlais 22 Nolin Vangel 22 Jonathan Mota 25 Melvin Omolo 25 Donna Stetson 26 Jessica Place Waugh 26 Timothy Waugh 27 Erik Mikkelsen 27 Bruce Pino 28
Irving Scoby, Jr. 28 Jenna Riddensdale 31 Brandon England 31
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES George & Nancy Searle 2 George & Marcia Caplette 5 John & Terry Conley 8 Chris & Jennifer Vangel 13 Lenny & Lori Jo Wahl 18 Curtis & Candace Lotter 21 Tim & Jessica Waugh 22 John & Barbara Gorham 23 Barry & Kristen Arruda 23 Forrest & Nancy Sprague 28 Wayne and Debbie Mollohan 28 Bryan & Kirstin Diggle 29 Mark & Penny Riddensdale 30 We are reviewing and updating our birthday and anniversary lists. If you would like your dates, your children’s dates or relative’s dates either added or omitted, please let the church office know. Thank you.
