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North Scituate Baptist Church
THE BEACON
OF THE
NORTH SCITUATE BAPTIST CHURCH
619 West Greenville Road
PO Box 427
North Scituate, RI 02857
CHURCH TELEPHONE: (401) 647-3238
NORTH SCITUATE, RI 02857
“Return Service Requested”
CHURCH FAX #
(401) 647-3134
Church Web Site: www.northscituatebaptist.org
MINISTERS:
All The Members Of The Church
PASTOR:
Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell
PASTOR:
Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell
MINISTER OF MUSIC:
Carolyn-Yvonne Dutton
ISSUE: 1195 April 8, 2015
ACCESSIBLE
SPRING BUSINESS MEETING
NORTH SCITUATE BAPTIST
Sunday, April 12
Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM
With Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell giving sermon
9:15 AM & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry
9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages
Sunday, April 19
Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM
With Dr. Daniel W. Cottrell giving sermon
9:15 AM & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry
9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages
Sunday, April 26
Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM
With Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell giving sermon
9:15 AM & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry
9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages
Sunday, May 3
Worship at 8:15 & 11 AM COMMUNION
With Dr. Reppa M. Cottrell giving sermon
9:15 AM & 12 Noon Fellowship Hour in Vestry
9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages
CHURCH
The Spring Business Meeting of the
North Scituate Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, May 3,
2015
at 12:10 PM
Dear Members & Friends
April 6, 2015
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, that one is a new creation; the old is has gone, the new has come! All of this is
from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and
gave us the ministry of reconciliation:” II Cor. 5: 17-18
It is the day after Easter, the family is gone and clean-up is just
about done. The flowers are still alive but we have lots of ham left over, the
candy – oh, why did I buy so much, especially when I don’t need it – left over
deviled eggs. There must be a reason we call them ‘deviled’.
I wonder this morning; “Am I any different because of Easter? Are
you any different because of Easter?”
Well, maybe not because of yesterday, since I have been a follower
of Christ’s for many years. But for some, yesterday may have been the day
the Holy Spirit touched your heart, when you heard the Risen Lord call your
name, when you realized the love Christ talks about and brings to Earth is
really for YOU.
These are the things I realized many years ago. So whether 60 – 80
years or 24 hours, I am different because of Easter and you are or can be
too.
At Christmas we read the nativity stories in the gospels according to
Matthew and Luke and then we hear from John just why Christmas happened; John 3:16
God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Because of God’s love for us and God’s desire to be in relationship
with us, he sent His son.
Christmas was ALL God’s initiative, love, desire and plan. So Jesus
was born, he grew up and then he taught, he healed, he preached and he
proclaimed love, forgiveness and salvation. Even with all of this, we rejected
God’s Son.
The rejection led to Good Friday but evil cannot defeat God. From
the injustice, cruelty and hatred of the cross, God brought divine grace, love
and salvation into the world. The defeat was that of death and sin and the
Victory was God’s. Victory over death and a way (The Way) to redemption, forgiveness, salvation and eternal life was opened to all who believed in
the Son. Jesus, the crucified and Risen Christ, is THE WAY to a relationship with God and to God’s perfect presence.
All of this plan was completed that first Easter morning. The hate of
Good Friday was changed to the Unconditional Love of Easter. Because of
God’s love for each of us, we have the opportunity to experience ‘new birth’
and become new creations through the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
So am I different because of yesterday? Yes, because Easter
Sunday reminds me of God’s great love, the price Christ paid for my soul,
and the hope and newness I have for each day of my life.
Easter is so much more than ham and flowers, deviled eggs and
candy – Easter is new life in Christ offered every day of our lives and the gift
of eternal life with Christ.
May we in our ‘newness’ and grace continue “Sharing the Love and
Light of Christ”
With Great love,
Dr. Reppa
MAY BREAKFAST IS COMING ON MAY 2, 2015
From 7 – 11 a.m.
In order to help with the expenses of this breakfast, we are asking
If you are able to make a donation of the following:
Please check your donation.
Amount used
Large White eggs_____________________
(30 dz.)
Quick Oatmeal ______________________
(5 boxes)
Corn Flakes
______________________
(4 boxes)
Orange Juice
______________________
(14 ctns.)
Apple Juice
Coffee – Reg.
______________________
(12 ctns.)
______________________
(2 large)
Coffee – Decaf. ______________________
(2 large)
Money toward Bacon_________________ 75 lbs. used
NORTH SCITUATE BAPTIST CHURCH
HAS BEEN HERE
180 YEARS
We are preparing to celebrate being 180 years old!
Congratulations!!!
The first event will be a Homecoming/anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 25th at 4 pm, so save that date. We will also be having a Pot
Luck dinner that evening starting at 5:30 pm.
The Historical Relevance Team is particularly interested in your memories. We have a good foundation of memories from the work of the 175th
anniversary committee.
If you have old pictures or memories that you have not yet shared,
please dig them up and contact a member of the Team: Dot Mathurin, Barbara and Tom Klitz, and Bob and Donna Sherman.
Money toward Ham _________________ 50 lbs. used
Also, as part of this work, we want to develop a list of all NSB folks
who have served or are currently serving in the military.
Money toward Sausage _______________ 50 lbs. used
Please send/call/give that information to the church office at (401) 647
-3238 0r office@northscituatebaptist.org Thank you!
I will make fudge to put in May Baskets__________________
I will wait on tables______________time available_________
I will help set up tables for the breakfast__________________
I will help clean up from breakfast_______________________
Name:___________________________________________
Phone:__________________________________________
LITTLE WAY TO HELP
If you ever shop on Amazon – then perhaps you would like to go to
http://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ge_sr_btnr3_setch&pldnNew=1v
Just by making your regular purchases, ½% will be given to the church
if you select North Scituate Baptist Church as your charity.
Best time to reach you_____________________________
Thanks for helping. Thanks to Skye Pechie for the suggestion.
HAPPY APRIL
BIRTHDAYS
Clarisse Dexter
Lauren Dexter
Ben Handanyan
Emma Lynn Caplette
Ricky Audette
Lindsey Catanzaro
Zachary Frank Ames
Madison Loos
Alvah Vernava
Frank Andrews
Rachel Reichert
Dean Martin
Jim Handanyan
Allan MacArthur
Susan Colicchio
Ian Gould
Delaine Mariano
George Searle
Colton Barrentine
Marcia Caplette
Bob Rossi
Robert Robertson
Monique Bucci
Evan Cady
Karen E. Sciolto
Joyce Bellows
Collins Omolo
James Dame
Ashley Van Reysen
Mary French
Grace Owens
Bob Phelan
Richard Arnold
Ethan Joslin
HAPPY APRIL
ANNIVERSARIES
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Doug & Alyce Place
Tom & Elizabeth Dwyer
Roger and Dianne Medbury
Matthew & Rachel McEntee
Gil & Carolyn Bishop
Michael & Debra Miller
Peter & Elizabeth Catanzaro
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Dear Folks at North Scituate Baptist Church,
May you enjoy all these special God given gifts in abundance this Easter.
Have a Blessed Easter
Rejoice!
You are much in our hearts and prayers!
Love,
Mal & Mary Gray
Dear Church Family,
Please advise the Church Office
of any additions or omissions.
I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and kind words given to us
on the passing of my mother. Also, thanks to those who served at the Collation. Your thoughtfulness was deeply appreciated.
Betty Lowery and the family of Elsie Crabb
Happy May
Birthdays
CONGRATULATION TO NEW MEMBERS
who received the
RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP
April 5, 2015
Joining on
Richard E. Audette
Evan M. Cady
Lindsey E. Catanzaro
Samantha H. Gobeille
Jacob C. Handanyan
Sadie M. Laprade
Jonah R. Morton
Sandra Wakeford
Stephen Wakeford
Baptism
Baptism
Baptism
Baptism
Baptism
Baptism
Baptism
Statement of Faith
Statement of Faith
Sponsor
Bill Beattie
Bob Sherman
Mackenzie Stapleton
Rae-Anne Laprade
Brad Dexter
Heidi Gobeille
Lenny Wahl
Emily Barrett
George Burdett
The new members were baptized on Palm Sunday during the
Morning worship service.
Also baptized were:
Stephen E. Martin
Karen E. Sciolto
man
Erik Cady
Donna Sher-
They received the Right Hand of Fellowship on July 6, 2014.
Scott Dexter
Wyatt Laprade
Janet Stimets
Kelly Holt
Liz Dorosko
Elizabeth Monacelli
Zoe Elizabeth Cottrell
Judah Eli Cottrell
Karen Connaughton
Rebecca Howarth
Jeff Stapleton
James Thienel
Jon Howe
Ryan Karstrom
Dr. Reppa Cottrell
Nancv Ruelle
Betty Wetherbee
Linda Myrick
Peter Sleicher
David A. D’Agostino
Keely Klitz
Pam Sanders
Brian Adams
Barbara Stetson
Marjorie Baril
Robin Pino
Scott Jacob Herdreich
Richard Adams
Sarah Ames
Ruth Wight
Lynn Feather
Jean Baril
Noah Adams
Shayna Wood
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Stephanie Robertson
Jaime Desjarlais Laramee
William Reichert
Adam Legault
Steven Pechie
Mitchell Vernava
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Happy May
Anniversaries
Gary & Monique Wood
Jeff & Dawn Stapleton
Ernest & Margaret Heroux
Daniel & Karen Connaughton
Paul & Rebecca Norton
Wayne & Sandra LePage
William & Rena Clarke
Elton & Shirley Dexter
Bob and Lauren Rossi
Richard & Elaine Borys
Steven & Amy Merluzzo
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Please advise the Church Office
of any additions or omissions
Prayer Requests
Artria Harborhill, Apt 146, 159 Division Street, E. Greenwich, RI
02818:
Mal & Mary Gray
Cortland Place, 20 Austin Ave,
Greenville, RI 02828:
#217 Harriet Smith
#210 Myra Phillips
Greenwich Bay Manor, 945 Main
St., E Greenwich, RI 02818
Nancy Sleicher
Roberts Health Center, 990 Ten
Rod Road, N. Kingstown, RI 02852:
George Marshall
Waterman Village, 715 Putnam
Pike, Greenville, RI 02828
Chalet #2240:
Herbert Hutchins
Atrium Macoun Center #412B:
Burt Tapner
PRAYERS AT HOME:
Helen Abate, Diane Arnold,
Beverly, Carolyn Barrie,
Bob Birtwell, Richard Borys,
Ralph Churchill, Barbara
Cole, David Fales, Susan Feeney, Gabby, Eleanor Guy, Holly Hanson, Rasin
Hovsepian, Dr. Jenny Souther, Keith
Johnson Jr., Julie, Scott Keating, Levi,
Linda, Angie Maggiacomo, Tom
McNulty, Myrtle Nicholson, Patrick, Esther Peck, Richard-Courtney Allen’s
dad, Pam Riddensdale, Aiden and
Chris Rogler, Stephanie Salguriro,
Francis Searle, Shlesinger Family,
Shirley, Mike Spencer, Arietta Tapner,
Tracey Todd, Miki Townsend, Janice
Trank, Raie-Anne’s mother, Mike
Trout, Robin Vernava, Lori Jo Wahl,
Alan Whitford, Sue Whitney, and the
Homeless
In Sympathy
To Betty Lowery and Nancy Shore and
their families on the death of their
mother, Elsie Crabb, who died on
March 15, 2015
To Liz Comella on the recent death of
her friend Diane Santamaria on Easter Sunday.
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 Diaconate will help you.
THE BEACON MAILING The next issue of The Beacon will be on Wednesday, May 6th. Material to be included must be in the Church Office by 1 PM
on Tuesday, May 5th.
THE CHURCH CALENDAR can be found on our website:
www.northscituatebaptist.org
NORTHWEST CHILD OUTREACH will be offering FREE screening in vision, hearing, speech and development for all pre-school children between 3
and 5 years of age held at Trinity Church on March 17th & April 30th 9 AM to
3 PM
GIVE NOT TAKE SUNDAY for April will be items for the Women’s Fellowship Annual Baby Shower. Please leave your purchases on the table in
the Vestry on or before April 19th.
ENGAGEMENT CONGRATULATIONS Mr. & Mrs. George Searle
announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Nathan Harris.
GATHERING INFORMATION As we celebrate the 180th anniversary of
our church, the Historical Relevance Team of the “Think Tank” is gathering
information about the ways in which our faith and commitment to Christian
service have motivated past and present members to serve our country and
community.
We are starting with the plaques in the narthex that list the World War service
of past members and will also create a record of current services by members
Please help us by contacting Tom Klitz, a member of the team, or calling the
church office with any information about your service or service of your ancestors.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL We are still looking for someone who is
willing to head the VBS this year, please pray about this very important
ministry.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP UPDATE
The annual “BABY SHOWER”, to benefit South Providence
Neighborhood Ministries’ Layette Program, will be sponsored
by the Women’s Fellowship on “:Give Not Take Sunday”,
April 19th. Boxes for your donation will be in the vestry on that date, and donations will be delivered to SPNM that week. We
ask for the following in NEWBORN sizes only:
Sweaters, Hats, Booties
Sleepers
Receiving Blankets
Bibs, Pacifiers
Afghans or Heavy Blankets
Onesies
Disposable Diapers
Wipes, Lotion, Baby Wash, Socks
Due to your generous donations, year after year, you have
been able to give over 100 infants a great start.
Calling all “FORMER GIRLS CHOIR MEMBERS”
Emily Barret is gathering her former girls choir members to sing at the 180th Anniversary
Celebration Service on April 25th at 4 PM. Please call the church office if you are available
THE STUDY OF “REVELATION”
Dr. Reppa’s Sunday School class is still on the journey of studying John’s Revelation. We try to start class at 9:40 and meet in the
Prayer Room on the second floor in Churchill Hall. Everyone is welcome to join us on the Sundays that you can make it.
We will be looking at this mysterious work of scripture through
the remainder of the ‘school’ year. Come join the FUN.
BLOOD DRIVE - held Monday MARCH 23
In Loving Memory
Of
Beth Broadfield & Barbara Neri
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO GAVE & HELPED
We had a total of 31 donors this year. That was down from previous
years but we still aided in the lives of over 90 people.
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES REMAIN THE SAME
8:15 AND 11:00
Sunday School
At 9:30 am
Through May 30, 2015
NSBC T-SHIRTS AND POLOS
2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW DATES
Mark your calendars! The dates for our 2nd Annual Car Show will be
May 23rd
June 27th
July 25th
10 AM to 2 PM
We still have a few North Scituate Baptist T-Shirts and Polo shirts with
the Lighthouse on them and announcing “Sharing the Light of
Christ”. Check them out! T-shirts are $10 and Polo’s are $15. Checks can
be made out to the NSBC. If you want you can call the church and see if
we have your size and then just come pick them up.
BLESSED GRANT from the CHAMPLIN FOUNDATION
The front doors have been installed. Hallelujah!
The doors to the sanctuary ($11,300) were paid for by a grant
from the Champlin Foundation. The doors leading to Jordan Hall had
to be replaced for the fire code and for heat, security and many other
reasons. They cost $8,000.
The Finance Board is looking for a donor that may want to give
those doors in honor or memory of someone.
Or requesting guidance in the use of the Heath money and using it in Memory of Norma and Robert Heath. Suggestions???
In addition to the doors being replaced we are looking to fix the
steps and walk to both entries at the same time.
Just so you know, the grant ONLY covers the front doors. We
will be looking for funds for the remainder of the work. So if you find
any, please let us know.
BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays at 10:15-11:30 am
Tuesday Morning – April 21st we will start the study of the letter
of I JOHN
You don’t have to be there every Tuesday but come as often
as you can and find the joy of studying God’s Word and sharing with fellow
believers.
BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays at 7:15-8:30pm
Thursday Evening – April 23rd we will start the study of the letter
of II JOHN and continue on with III JOHN, JUDE and TITUS. Come join
the fun of studying God’s Word and having a safe place to ask your questions and share your thoughts.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for using
YOUR CHURCH ENVELOPES
It is SO VERY HELPFUL when everyone who gives regularly to the
church (at least once a month) uses church envelopes. You do not have to
pledge to get envelopes. All you have to do is contact the church office and
you will be assigned a number and given a box of envelopes. If you have them
– please use them. If you don't have them, please just let the office know.
Thanks!!!
MEMORIAL SERVICE The memorial service for the wife of Richard Aber,
Tuula, will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 11 AM here in our Sanctuary.
SPAGHETTI DINNER Scituate Post 19 will hold the Donald Harris 20th
Annual Spaghetti and Meatball Supper on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 here in
Jordan Hall. Tickets will be Adults $10.00 and children under 10 $3.00
Dinner will include Escarole Soup, Garden Salad, spaghetti and meatballs,
beverages and assorted desserts. There will be music courtesy of Reggie
Centracchio Group. Please come to support American Legion Scituate Post
19, enjoy the food and music and to honor the memory of our very own Donald
Harris who was in charge of this dinner for so many years.
For tickets call: (401) 647-5050