LBC Events

Despite all the gray and rainy weather, the teens had their game night at the church and had a great time. During Sunday School we discussed the thorny issue of qualifications for a pastor and prior divorce, etc. At the regular service, attendance was about average.  We collected the snowmen for Shepherd’s Home and collected $300! That will provide Christmas gifts for three of the 180 residents. That’s a definite praise. 

The afternoon service began the course called “The Way of the Master.” The goal is to equip us better for sharing the gospel with people around us.

Announcments:

Oct. 2,3: NRBFC Conference in Enfield, CT

Oct. 4: Harvest Party for Joy Club. 5:30 - 8pm

Oct. 25: Ladies Meeting. See Delores for details

Today, Clyde had a good sized crowd of kids for her “Kids Time.” Katherine, Abi, Makenna, Nathaniel, Matthew, Devin, Isabel and Riley. In the pews, we had Bonnie Kilby visiting from Florida, Marge and Dave T., too.

In the afternoon service, Anna Beth Wivell spoke to us about her upcoming mission work with Bibles International. She’s not been assigned to a specific team yet, but will be working to translate the Bible into one of the 190 languages in Africa which still do not have the Word of God. Her skill is in ancient greek and hebrew. She will help the translating teams stay true to the meanings in the ancient manuscripts.

Announcements:

Wednesdays: Joy Club for kids. See Mrs. Roe.

Sept. 27: Teen outing at Mel’s Fun Park. Meet at the church, 4 pm. $25. Pizza provided.

Sept. 28: Snowmen due for Shepherd’s Home. Don’t forget!

Sept. 28: Way of the Master study begins, 1pm service.

Oct. 2,3: NRBFC Conference, Enfield CT

Once again, the LBC Men’s Breakfast was the scene of much good food (by “guy” standards) and good fellowship. True to tradition, cooking the bacon set off the smoke alarm.  Dan cooked up cheese omelets for the hungry men. Mickey provided his famous biscuits and sausage gravy.  There was a lot of the usual guy-talk — cars, GPS units, work and baseball.  It was great to see Vernon and his friend Luis come by before they went fishing.  David brought his dad. Austin (the hungry college student) was on hand to chat techno-goodies and chow down on a filling hot breakfast. It was a great time of fellowship.

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This Sunday there were many members away traveling.  The pews were far from looking empty, though. God brought in extra visitors. Some were regulars, like Norma & Natalie, Skip & Diane, Adam,  Joe & Dorothy with Elaine and her three boys. Some were new faces. Christine brought in her daughter Emily, Dom & Jodie, and we even had the Gallo family visit us from St. Jude’s.

Announcements (for upcoming 2 weeks)

Weds., Sept 17th. Joy Club begins. 7:00 p.m.  Ages 5 to 12.

Saturday, Sept. 20th: Men’s Breakfast at the church. 8:30. Young men too, so father-son teams encouraged. Guests welcome too. Lots of food.

Sunday, Sept. 21st:  Anna Beth Wivell, a missionary speaker, will give a presentation of her work. Luncheon provided. Guests welcome.

Saturday, Sept. 27th: Teen Fun Day. Pastor and Mrs. Roe taking the teens to Mel’s T-off for miniature golf and other fun. Guests encouraged.

Sunday, Sept. 28th: “Way of the Master” program begins. Will run for 8 weeks, beginning at 1 p.m. Books available.

This Sunday, in the adult Sunday School, we continued going through LBC’s Covenant and group doctrinal statements. Clyde had some extra kids today for the kids’ message, which was entertaining and the Pastor did not get hurt. (always a good thing). We heard that the Meteviers and Tori may be coming home today or tomorrow. Answered prayers.

We had many of our regular guests with us again for worship. The list of autumn announcements is getting long. Looks like it’s shaping up to be a busy season.

Announcements:

Starting Weds., Sept. 10: Joy Club starts for kids Kindergarten through 6th grade. See Mrs. Roe for details.

September 20th: Men’s Breakfast at the church, 9:00 a.m. All men welcome. Invite a friend! Come hungry. Rumors of biscuits and gravy!

September 21st: Missionary Speaker.  Anna Beth Wivol of Bibles International.

September 26, 27: Men’s Retreat at Camp Northfield. See Pastor for details

September 27th, Teen Group, miniature golf. Invite a friend! See Mrs. Roe.

September 28th: Snowmen due for Shepherd’s Home. Don’t forget!

October 2,3rd: NRBFC Conference, Enfield CT.

October 25th, Ladies’ Meeting. See Mrs. Fontaine for details.

This Sunday was Austin’s last one as a full time resident. Right after the morning service, he and his family were moving him up to College in Plymouth. There were plenty of hugs and well-wishes for our former head usher and sound-man. Speaking of former head ushers, Dave T visited us. It was great to see him again. Christine brought in husband Oliver. It was also nice to see Joe and Dorothy again.

Announcements:

September 20th: Men’s Breakfast at the church. All men welcome. Invite a friend!

September 21st: Missionary Speaker.  Mary Beth of Bible International.

September 26, 27: Men’s Retreat at Camp Northfield. See Pastor for details

September 27th, Teen Group, miniature golf

September 28th: Snowmen due for Shepherd’s Home.

October 2,3rd: NRBFC Conference, Enfield CT.