NEWS OF THE PEWS
Community Baptist Church
Plainfield, NH 03781
603 675-6510; web site: pcbcnh.org
Suellen Leugers, Pastor
JUNE 2013
PARSONAGE PONDERINGS
by Suellen Leugers
As we approach our 3rd annual Garden Bazaar, a thought about gardening and gardens comes to mind.
“Why do we garden? We garden because we are created in the image of the Master Gardener, in whose likeness we grow in measure as we garden.We are not only the field that God gardens but his fellow gardeners in the Paradise he is restoring.” Vigen Guroian, The Fragrance of God.
We are approaching summer, although temps the last few days have us wondering. For those of us who garden, we wait for this weather all winter. Many of us start our seeds in preparation to transplant as soon as the danger of frost is over.I have become more interested in gardening the last few years and hope for the right amount of sun and rain this summer to bring forth a bountiful harvest.
Growing flowers and vegetables is much like growing a church.We plant the seeds in people’s hearts, water them with worship, teaching God’s Word, fellowship and prayer.We then anticipate their growth into beautiful and vibrant people of God.We are doing well in growing God’s garden, but there are always more people with whom we can share.As you watch your garden grow this year, consider the people God may ask you to cultivate for his Kingdom here in our community.We always have room for more.
CHILDREN'S DAY - JUNE 9
The word is that our famous quiz master will return forthis special service and we will be treated to an interesting and fun morning.We’ll also be recognizing our students and teachers and saying thank you for their faithfulness.Plan to be present so you don’t miss all that is to be.
ESTATE SALE 9:00-3:00
Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22
At Sarah & Gordon’s, 1274 Rt 12-A
Antique game table, retro style bar, small loom, craft items, push mower, garden tools & cultivator, trunks, 3-legged table and other household furnishings--all from Bea’s estate.
Come buy and/or help!
MASTER BOARD MINUTES 4/28/13
by Sandra Yeaton, Clerk
Present: Jane DeLue, Sue Kelley, Suellen Leugers, Jim Longacre, Jeff Moore, Jesse Stalker, Sandra Yeaton
Absent: Elise Angelillo, Deb Johnson, Mark Overman, Rosie Pelletier, Loretta Weitzel
Treasurer’s Report: $1,000+ made on 1st Estate Sale. Voted to pay for the parsonage bedroom repair out of the Medical Savings Account. Jesse has been gathering estimates to replace the parsonage furnace and maybe the hot water heater.
4th of July: It was discussed and decided to sell ice cream sundaes instead of strawberry shortcake after the parade.
MASTER BOARD MINUTES 5/19/13
Present: Elise Angelillo, Jane DeLue, Sue Kelley, Suellen Leugers, Jim Longacre, Jeff Moore, Mark Overman, Jesse Stalker, Sandra Yeaton
Absent: Deb Johnson, Rosie Pelletier
Treasurer’s Report: Discussed furnace bids. Will need a special meeting. We have the money in the Emergency Repair Fund. Propane account is healthy. We decided to discontinue safe deposit box rental. Instead will transfer to a safe Jesse will donate.
Parsonage: Suellen reported that her friends, Lynne & Kelly, worked for 24 hours to install new floors and paint the 2 parsonage bathrooms, and bought Suellen a new toilet for her birthday! We voted to reimburse Suellen for the cost of materials.
Possible Fund Raiser: Mark showed the board magnets he is making, which could be used for fund raising for the church.
Next meeting: June 30, following the Special Meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
ALL OUR GRADUATES!
Adam McNamara, son of Pat Mary and grandson of Hazel, graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science.He will be joining the family business here in Plainfield
Julia Moore graduated from Colby College with a B.S. in Neuroscience. She has taken a two-year position at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston as a Clinical Trials Research Assistant. Julia will take her MCATs in August and plans to attend medical school starting in the fall of 2015. Julia was consistently on the Dean’s List at Colby.
Andrew Weitzelgraduated with a B.A. Degree from St. Lawrence University. Andrew is a Government Major with an Economics Minor. Andrew is a pitcher for St. Lawrence University Baseball and the team made it to the Liberty League Championship Playoff Series for the past three years. Andrew is planning to attend law school in 2014 in the greater Boston area.Andrew also was on the Dean’s List at St. Lawrence.
Matthew Cutts, grandson of Barbara Freeland, got his Masters Degree in Athletic Training from Indiana State University on May 4. He has some interviews lined up.
Morainda Guaraldi, granddaughter of Marcia and Richard Swett, graduated from nursing school in Virginia.She will be working in Vermont.
Zachary Stalker, son of Kevin and grandson of Jesse and Ruth, is graduating from Mascoma High School.He will be attending Southern New Hampshire University and majoring in Sports Management.
Mandy Thompson, granddaughter of Marcia and Richard Swett will graduate from Windsor High School.
Sarah Wilder, daughter of Laura and Shawn and granddaughter of Fern and Peanut, will graduate from Lebanon High School.She is planning to attend UNH.
Heather Skehan, a 2013 graduate from UNH with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She studied a semester in New Zealand in her junior year and is seeking job opportunities in speech therapy.
Her parents are P.J. and Tina Skehan. Her grandparents are Don and Peggy Dunn and great-grandparents areFlo and Joe Kenyon. All are very proud of her.
ANOTHER ACADEMIC NOTE: Nicolle Moore was on the Dean’s List at Wheaton College this past semester.Nicolle is planning tostudy in Granada, Spain for the fall semester.
NEW BIRTH
Our congratulations to Matthew and Sarah Sprague Houde on the birth of their daughter, Haddie. Anne and Pooh Sprague are the happy grandparents and Hazel McNamara the proud, first-time, great- grandmother for whom Haddie (Hazel Adelaide)is named.