Rev. Dr. Robert Carpenter Pastor
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Church Service:
Worship begins at 10:30 AM
First Sunday of the Month is Communion Sunday
We are the big red church on the corner of Main and Bonnet Street
Normal office hours are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 PM. Call the church 362-1555 before you come to be sure that Pastor Bob is free. Other times can be arranged by calling the office.

First Baptist Chruch
4895 Main St.
P.O. Box 1049
Manchester Center
VT 05255
802.362.1555
e-mail fbc@myfairpoint.net
for map click here

This site set up was funded by Christine Bryant in loving memory of her Dad and Mother Paul & Pauline Todtschinder, along with her late husband Albert Lawrence.

The Prudential Committee thanks all of you who have done such great work as volunteers cleaning the church. Please sign up for October and November if you're able. Thanks. Ray

Pastor Bob please mark your calendars! There will be an All-Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 pm in the Vestry. All are welcome to attend. We will discuss ideas for projects that will benefit the community and may grow the church, as well.

Eight weary missionaries returned today (Friday, July 30th) from a week-long, action-packed work camp run by YSOP (Youth Service Opportunities Project), a Quaker-run organization. Mary Keyes will share a little bit about our New York City adventures and later on, we will share many more details during an upcoming Worship Plus Sunday. Stay tuned for further details!
Pastor Bob and I and our grand-niece Allayna spent an inspiring week at Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY July 12-17. We heard Tony and Peggy Campolo talk about how Tony has moved closer to Peggy's point of view regarding the whole welcoming and affirming movement among ABC. Tony preached on being a "Red Letter Christian," meaning that we should follow what Jesus said, which in many Bibles is printed in red letters. We have a few "Red Letter Christian" bracelets which will go to the first people who ask for them. The musicians, Kim and Reggie Harris, were just phenomenal. We bought 4 of their CD's and would be glad to loan them to anyone who is interested in hearing their wonderful music. Among the many workshops we attended were a "Class Matters" course which I'm sure Bob will be sharing more about in the future, and I attended a very informative workshop on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. If you are interested to learn more, please ask us or look on the BPF!
NA website, www.bpfna.org.

Martha Gale & Lisa Towslee, Co-chairs

Continue in prayer asking for guardian angels to surround our men and women who are serving to protect our country and freedom. We also pray that God will guide the leaders of this world toward peace.

Eric Malone
Rick Setzer
James McReynolds
Tyson Fielding
John Lewis
Curtis Taft
Harlen Capen
Willie Campney
Debbie White

If there are other local troops, please let us know so we can add them to our prayer list.

Kids4Peace is an interfaith initiative that creates peacemakers amongst the children of the Abrahamic faith communities in Vermont, Palestine & Israel. They are looking for 11- 13 year old kids for this summer’s camp in Vermont July 22nd - August 1st. For more information go to:
//www.kids4pevtg. Rabbi Michael M. Cohen

On Tuesday morning, August 3, the First Baptist Church of South Londonderry building caught fire and was completely destroyed. Our hearts and prayers are with the members of our sister church as well as their new pastors, Reverends Chris and Kathleen Blackey. You’re invited to go to the church’s website, www.firstbaptistlondonderry.org, for updates and more information and pictures. A fund has been set up at the ABC/VNH Region Office to receive financial gifts. The Missions Committee has voted a donation of $100.00, and a collection will be taken up during the month of August to supplement this sum, with a box for that purpose set up in the Vestry. If you wish to write a check, please make it out to “ABC of VT/NH” and designate it “S. Londonderry Emergency Relief Fund.” They have some insurance, and have vowed to rebuild the church, but any help will be most appreciated.
check this link to Rutland Herald photos:
http://rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=RH&Date=20100804&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=708049783&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1

We are still collecting used ink cartridges and redeeming them. The proceeds will be used to build our Youth Fund for a future Conference trip. Please place your cartridges in the box on top of the piano in the vestry.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS

You are invited to come to Emerald Lake State Park on Sunday, August 8th. Bring your lunch and your lawn chairs or beach blanket, wear your swim suit, and join us at the lake for some fun and relaxation. Invite your friends and family. This will be a nice, informal time to have some fun together. We'll start gathering at Emerald Lake State Park around 1:00-ish. If it is raining, this event will be canceled.

Rally Day is September 12th and the first day of Sunday School is September 19th. Watch for details in the September Spirit Spark. Try to think of a child to invite to Sunday School! We have a class for 3-5 year-olds and one for 6-12 year-olds. If we have youth 13 years-old and up who would like to attend a class, please speak to me or Sharon immediately and we will design a class for you! The same goes for adults. If there are adults who would like to attend a Sunday morning class, speak to us ASAP and we will arrange one. If anyone is interested in helping to teach or to start a class for the youth or for adults, please let me or Sharon know ASAP. We can help you select a curriculum and will support you all the way. We will report your feedback in the September SpiritSpark.

Martha Gale & Sharon MacFarlane, Co-Sunday School Superintendents


















Missions News

Eight weary missionaries returned today (Friday, July 30th) from a week-long, action-packed work camp run by YSOP (Youth Service Opportunities Project), a Quaker-run organization. Mary Keyes will share a little bit about our New York City adventures and later on, we will share many more details during an upcoming Worship Plus Sunday. Stay tuned for further details!
Pastor Bob and I and our grand-niece Allayna spent an inspiring week at Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY July 12-17. We heard Tony and Peggy Campolo talk about how Tony has moved closer to Peggy's point of view regarding the whole welcoming and affirming movement among ABC. Tony preached on being a "Red Letter Christian," meaning that we should follow what Jesus said, which in many Bibles is printed in red letters. We have a few "Red Letter Christian" bracelets which will go to the first people who ask for them. The musicians, Kim and Reggie Harris, were just phenomenal. We bought 4 of their CD's and would be glad to loan them to anyone who is interested in hearing their wonderful music. Among the many workshops we attended were a "Class Matters" course which I'm sure Bob will be sharing more about in the future, and I attended a very informative workshop on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. If you are interested to learn more, please ask us or look on the BPFNA website, www.bpfna.org.

Martha Gale & Lisa Towslee, Co-chairs