Communion Service - Sun, Sep 5th - AM Service

Sun, Sep 5th - Labor Day Church Picnic at the Tarrants' (Immediately following morning worship)  NO EVENING SERVICE

Work Day - Sat, September TBD 9am-5pm

ANSWERED PRAYER

God has answered our prayers in powerful ways. 

We thank Him for returning Rachel Deschaine safely home from Africa.  It was an incredible journey, and we look forward to her sharing with us in the near future.  Thank you all again for your prayer and financial support.

Secondly, we thank the Lord for providing employment opportunities for Pamela Drinkwine and for Kathy Deschaine.  Pam has been hired as a substitute cafeteria worker at Pioneer Valley Christian School, and Kathy has been hired by Wing Memorial Hospital (Thank you, Cheryl!) to work both as a secretary and a patient companion. 

 Never, never, never underestimate the power of prayer!

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OFF BROADWAY PLAY - C. S. Lewis’s book, The Screwtape Letters, has been produced as a play and is showing “off Broadway” in NYC.  We would like to purchase group tickets (8 people) soon.  Special prices are in effect until the beginning of August.  We are thinking of going sometime in late August/early September.  If you are interested, please see Kathy Deschaine today.

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WOMEN OF FAITH - It’s been several years since the ladies have attended the Women of Faith conference in Hartford.  This year’s conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20.  If you think this might be something you would be interested in attending, we’d like to meet with you immediately following this morning’s service.

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Ultimate Youth Night / Christian Skate - 3rd Monday of each Month -
You and your children are invited to participate in the Ultimate Youth Night/Christian Skate at the Skater City Indoor Amusement Park, 138 South Road, Enfield, CT.  It is from 5:00 to 10:00 PM.  Admission is $10 which includes roller skating, skate rental, and full use of the arcade.  You can also buy 2 slices of pizza and soda for $3.00.  In the arcade, you (or your child) can enjoy use of 10 Wii stations, Guitar Hero and DDR, just to name a few.  This will take place on the 3^rd Monday of each month.  It is a great time for you and your children to listen to Christian music, meet new brothers and sisters in the Lord, and enjoy each other. The event is sponsored by New Life Community Church, also in Enfield.  Try it…you’ll like it!

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Church Cookbook - Just a reminder that we have church cookbooks on sale for $8.00 each.  We have many to sell, so don’t wait—get yours today!  They make great gifts, too! 

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LAKESHORE:  CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE FROM THE LAKESHORE, MS TRIP OUR MEN WENT ON:  (CLICK LINK)  For Katrina Article click here
http://faithfulstewardministries.web.officelive.com/Events.aspx

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NEWLYWEDS! -- Dave Forgie and Marie Brough were married in July.  Please congratulate them and continue to pray for them and their family. 

Helen Spears - Mercy Ships - TX

Jose Matos - Set Free Ministry for those Incarcerated

Dan & Amy Tabb - Dublin, Ireland

Luis Paris - Bogata, Columbia

Jerry & Liz Harmon - Puerto Rico

Camp Pinebrook - Kevin Williams

Camp Pinebrook  - John Drumgool

Springfield Rescue Mission - Ron Willoughby

Cliff and Ureta Reimer - Canada

The Apologist      July issue is available

Faithful Steward Ministries - Contact Mike Poirier (quarterly publication The Apologist see above for link to current issue)

Provides Aftercare Networking-Individual Correspondence-Quarterly Newsletter-Topical Studies or the long versionof
1. Direct Correspondence with inmates and others in bondage (Please note we do not consider ourselves a “pen-pal” ministries
2. Bible study outlines on a variety of biblical topics
3. Articles and sermons on a variety of biblical topics
4. Research and answers to Bible topics
5. Quarterly Newsletter, The Apologist
6. Limited Prison Aftercare services: we will attempt to help you find a local Bible believing and preaching church as well as other programs in the area you are to be released.

Faithful Steward Ministries - Women's Outreach - Contact Lucretia Payne who is the director. They are mainly a pen-pal ministry to incarcerated women and also now volunteer every Monday evening at the Hampden County Women's Correctional Center hold a bible study.

…Please pray for the Monte family from Bethlehem, PA, who recently
lost their 14 year old son.

…Pray for the continued work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the

....for traveling mercies for our members who are going on vacation this summer.

…for Ned Boober who is in rehab after his recent hospitalization.

…for Helen Spear that her eye would heal completely. 

…for the three young couples in our church getting married in June, July and September.

…for those looking for another job (Andrew Guidara).

UPDATE - on Missy Loranger - Surgery from Dec 18th went well.  Recent seizure (Mar 8th) was caused by the antibiotics another doctor prescribed so that was actually good news.  Since it's been six months from the original first seizure back in October, Missy has been given the okay to drive again.  Continue to pray that the radiation treatment from last Dec continues to heal the brain malformation.  Thank you all for the prayers.

…for all those petitions that weigh heavy on our hearts—the Lord knows.

…for Terri Krigger, Kyle LeCours’ aunt, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer.

…for our engaged couple entering the marriage covenant this year and those who were recently married.

…for those among us whose marriages are struggling.

 …for Pioneer Valley Christian School’s finances.

…for our young people in college.

…for our spiritual lives that we may constantly be growing and serving our Lord and Savior.

¨ Pray for our service men and women—for their safety, their spiritual condition, and the families they leave behind.

¨ Pray for our President and other government leaders that they would seek God’s direction in all things.

¨ Pray for Ed Meehan whose health is deteriorating daily; pray for a kidney to be provided for a transplant.

¨ Pray for Irene, an incarcerated woman battling depression.

¨ Pray for either an increase in hours for Anne Steben at her current job or for a new job for her.

¨ Pray for those unsaved spouses and family members that 2010 will be the year they accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

¨ Pray for our College Bond - Jenna Deschaine, Kara Smith, Sarah Marra, David Marra, Jessica Roberts, Ashley Graham, Alison Boober, Alicia Salemi, Jon Smuda, Hannah Purdon.

¨ Pray for our missionaries, especially Helen Spear (cataracts) returning to the field this month.

¨ Pray for those in need of healing:  Ben Livingston, Sheila Walsh, Ed and Ann Meehan, Gloria Dotson, Bob & Vickie Berwaldt.