Excerpts From April Focus
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| Dedicated to bringing Christian Faith and Life together through Worship, Outreach, Education and a Caring Community |
| First Baptist Church of West Hartford 90 North Main Street West Hartford CT 06107 |
Hands-On Mission Opportunity
In March, 2007, a group of teen and adults from Westminster Presbyterian
Church in West Hartford went to the Gulf Coast to rebuild homes destroyed
by Hurricane Katrina. They had such a great time; they decided to invite
other congregations to join them on April 13-19, 2008 (W.H.'s school
vacation). Volunteers will leave Bradley on April 12th and arrive in New
Orleans around Noon, where they'll do limited work. On Sunday, April
13th, they'll worship, sight-see in New Orleans, the travel to D'Iberville,
Mississippi (roughly ninety miles away). April 14 - 18 will be devoted to
homebuilding in D'Iberville, with time off on the 16th. On Saturday, the
19th, the group returns to New Orleans and flies home.
The estimated cost of the week is $525.00 per-person. Details regarding
funding are yet to be worked out. Our General Board has endorsed the
project as part of our church's 150th anniversary celebration. I can say
that each volunteer will be asked to raise some money for him/herself. Our
church will defray the costs and the BYF will do some fund-raising. This
event is for youth in grades 9 through 12, and adults. All volunteers must
attend one of two training events in CT before leaving home. Dave
Colletta is our team leader. If you are interested in this trip, please let
Dave Roones, Chair of Missions know as soon as possible.
In March, 2007, a group of teen and adults from Westminster Presbyterian
Church in West Hartford went to the Gulf Coast to rebuild homes destroyed
by Hurricane Katrina. They had such a great time; they decided to invite
other congregations to join them on April 13-19, 2008 (W.H.'s school
vacation). Volunteers will leave Bradley on April 12th and arrive in New
Orleans around Noon, where they'll do limited work. On Sunday, April
13th, they'll worship, sight-see in New Orleans, the travel to D'Iberville,
Mississippi (roughly ninety miles away). April 14 - 18 will be devoted to
homebuilding in D'Iberville, with time off on the 16th. On Saturday, the
19th, the group returns to New Orleans and flies home.
The estimated cost of the week is $525.00 per-person. Details regarding
funding are yet to be worked out. Our General Board has endorsed the
project as part of our church's 150th anniversary celebration. I can say
that each volunteer will be asked to raise some money for him/herself. Our
church will defray the costs and the BYF will do some fund-raising. This
event is for youth in grades 9 through 12, and adults. All volunteers must
attend one of two training events in CT before leaving home. Dave
Colletta is our team leader. If you are interested in this trip, please let
Dave Roones, Chair of Missions know as soon as possible.
Pastor Carr has returned from his sabbatical and has written twelve
essays which include some of the fruit of his four month, 2007-2008
sabbatical as pastor of the First Baptist Church of West Hartford,
Connecticut. They come from his twenty-plus year involvement in issues
related to religion and the environment as well as his interest in studying the
interaction between spirituality and modern science. Please click on the link
below to view the essays:
Pastor Carr's Sabbatical Essays
LOU AND STU MASSIE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Endowment Committee is thrilled to announce the establishment of a
$500 annual college scholarship for First Baptist West Hartford members.
This scholarship is funded by a $10,000 gift from Stu Massie. Stu's parents
met in college and both received scholarship assistance from their
respective Baptist churches. Stu is looking forward to passing along this
opportunity to future generations of First Baptist students.
High school and college students need to apply by May 1st for the Fall
semester. Applications can be picked up in the church office. Service to
the church, community and school will be considered for selection of the
recipient.
We welcome additional contributions to this scholarship fund so that we may
be able to increase the grant amount in the future.
The Endowment Committee is thrilled to announce the establishment of a
$500 annual college scholarship for First Baptist West Hartford members.
This scholarship is funded by a $10,000 gift from Stu Massie. Stu's parents
met in college and both received scholarship assistance from their
respective Baptist churches. Stu is looking forward to passing along this
opportunity to future generations of First Baptist students.
High school and college students need to apply by May 1st for the Fall
semester. Applications can be picked up in the church office. Service to
the church, community and school will be considered for selection of the
recipient.
We welcome additional contributions to this scholarship fund so that we may
be able to increase the grant amount in the future.
Other Scholarships Available
1. The Women’s Fellowship Education Scholarship of $200.00 is available to
qualified applicants. If you are interested call Edie Castagno this month for
details and an application.
2. Financial Aid is available for any woman attending the National Women’s
Conference at Green Lake.
3. ABW Ministries of CT Edith Northrop Scholarship Fund offers
scholarships to women of Connecticut. Call Edie Castagno for details.
1. The Women’s Fellowship Education Scholarship of $200.00 is available to
qualified applicants. If you are interested call Edie Castagno this month for
details and an application.
2. Financial Aid is available for any woman attending the National Women’s
Conference at Green Lake.
3. ABW Ministries of CT Edith Northrop Scholarship Fund offers
scholarships to women of Connecticut. Call Edie Castagno for details.
Celebrating 150 Years of Ministry 1858-2008
2008 is the year the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST HARTFORD
celebrates 150 years of ministry. Please join us in any or all the
opportunities to remember our past and affirm our ongoing ministry.
Thursday, April 24 7:00 pm Worship
Saturday, May 3 2:00-4:00 pm Open House
7:00 pm Celebration Program
Sunday, May 4 9:30 am Worship
Rev. Richard Hardy preaching
10:45 am Brunch
In the field by the Parsonage
2008 is the year the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST HARTFORD
celebrates 150 years of ministry. Please join us in any or all the
opportunities to remember our past and affirm our ongoing ministry.
Thursday, April 24 7:00 pm Worship
Saturday, May 3 2:00-4:00 pm Open House
7:00 pm Celebration Program
Sunday, May 4 9:30 am Worship
Rev. Richard Hardy preaching
10:45 am Brunch
In the field by the Parsonage
ABCCONN Annual Gathering, April 26, 2008
Central Baptist Church of Hartford
Back to the Future—“Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads,
and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies;
and walk in it…” Jeremiah 6:16 NRSV
The featured speaker and Bible study leader will be Dr. Molly Marshall,
President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
We will be gathering to worship, fellowship, and listen to God. Come hear
how God is leading us to step up and step out both individually and
collectively.
Central Baptist Church of Hartford
Back to the Future—“Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads,
and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies;
and walk in it…” Jeremiah 6:16 NRSV
The featured speaker and Bible study leader will be Dr. Molly Marshall,
President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
We will be gathering to worship, fellowship, and listen to God. Come hear
how God is leading us to step up and step out both individually and
collectively.
American Baptist Women’s Ministries of Connecticut
Missionary Travelcade & Hartford Association Annual Meeting
2:00 PM April 12, 2008
Speaker: Chris George, Executive Director of IRIS
Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services in New Haven
Also there will be: The Hartford Assoc., ABWM Annual Meeting
Joyful Worship and Refreshments
Missionary Travelcade & Hartford Association Annual Meeting
2:00 PM April 12, 2008
Speaker: Chris George, Executive Director of IRIS
Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services in New Haven
Also there will be: The Hartford Assoc., ABWM Annual Meeting
Joyful Worship and Refreshments
150th ANNIVERSARY LUNCH BUNCH
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 11:30 in the KITCHEN
MEMORIES PROJECT Les Martin and members of the History
Committee will be with us do a “trial run” of the Personal Memories
Questionnaire for the newest FBC History Scrapbook. Scrapbooks kept
by members in the past are providing the material for our 150th
celebration. Now we have a chance to do the same for the 200th!
Hostesses are Edie Castagno and Mary Theodore. Remember, first-
timers don’t have to bring a dish. This is a very informal group and
everyone is invited!
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 11:30 in the KITCHEN
MEMORIES PROJECT Les Martin and members of the History
Committee will be with us do a “trial run” of the Personal Memories
Questionnaire for the newest FBC History Scrapbook. Scrapbooks kept
by members in the past are providing the material for our 150th
celebration. Now we have a chance to do the same for the 200th!
Hostesses are Edie Castagno and Mary Theodore. Remember, first-
timers don’t have to bring a dish. This is a very informal group and
everyone is invited!
CAMP WIGHTMAN
Registration forms are available for Camp Wightman’s summer
programming. There are camps for all ages from “New Friend’s
Camp” to “Family Camp”, from Kindergarten Camps to
“Wild Women in the Woods Camp”.
If you would like more information, please seek out any of the individuals
who have been to camp before or check out the camp website at www.
campwightman.org.
Registration forms are available for Camp Wightman’s summer
programming. There are camps for all ages from “New Friend’s
Camp” to “Family Camp”, from Kindergarten Camps to
“Wild Women in the Woods Camp”.
If you would like more information, please seek out any of the individuals
who have been to camp before or check out the camp website at www.
campwightman.org.
In 1979 Olive Dickinson began working as Coordinator of the Care Group,
making sure help was available when needed by members of the
congregation. One bulletin announcement said: “Because there are
always some among us who are in need of a helping hand, and because
those of us who could offer that hand may not know of the need or how to
render it, the Care Group exists. We meet monthly to consider who needs
assistance and who can render it, what problems have been encountered
and how to solve them, what skills are required to give the best service
and how to acquire them. We hear speakers, share ideas, read books and
have a good time!” In 1980 a telephone ministry, providing our worship
services to residents in Brookview (now called West Hartford Health and
Rehabilitation Center) and West Hartford manor, was started. It also
provided our morning services in twelve of our church homes.
making sure help was available when needed by members of the
congregation. One bulletin announcement said: “Because there are
always some among us who are in need of a helping hand, and because
those of us who could offer that hand may not know of the need or how to
render it, the Care Group exists. We meet monthly to consider who needs
assistance and who can render it, what problems have been encountered
and how to solve them, what skills are required to give the best service
and how to acquire them. We hear speakers, share ideas, read books and
have a good time!” In 1980 a telephone ministry, providing our worship
services to residents in Brookview (now called West Hartford Health and
Rehabilitation Center) and West Hartford manor, was started. It also
provided our morning services in twelve of our church homes.
Thirty years ago, early in 1978, a church care group
was formed to help individuals in need. Later the
group expanded its caring to personal ministry at the
nearby Brookview Healthcare Facility and at West
Hartford Manor, where weekday worship services were
already held.
was formed to help individuals in need. Later the
group expanded its caring to personal ministry at the
nearby Brookview Healthcare Facility and at West
Hartford Manor, where weekday worship services were
already held.
Alzheimer's Support Group
First Baptist will be hosting a second hour offering on Sunday April 20th
at 11 AM. The topic will be about the Alzheimer’s support group which
meets in West Hartford and “how to help those who need help”.
Eileen Cleary, RN, CRRN, MA, NHA, the director for dementia education
and programming will be sharing her expertise in coping with Alzheimer’s
disease and she will offer support systems which can be a source of
information in providing care.
Please Join US!
First Baptist will be hosting a second hour offering on Sunday April 20th
at 11 AM. The topic will be about the Alzheimer’s support group which
meets in West Hartford and “how to help those who need help”.
Eileen Cleary, RN, CRRN, MA, NHA, the director for dementia education
and programming will be sharing her expertise in coping with Alzheimer’s
disease and she will offer support systems which can be a source of
information in providing care.
Please Join US!