E-Bulletin October 3rd 2025
Celebration Christian Festival
The Celebration Christian Festival is tomorrow Saturday October 4th. The event is held at 60 Chestnut Hill Rd, Orange, MA from 9:30 to 4:30. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Food will be available to purchase. Gospel music by the Agape Moldovan Violins, Hymns and choruses by Revelation 19:6 Band, Christian music in song by 4D1G Quartet and more. Pastors Forum, booths, children and youth activities will be taking place.
http://www.celebrationchristianfestival.com/
Harvest Festival
Our annual Harvest Festival will be Sunday October 12th from 1:00-3:30pm. We will have kids Sunday School but not adult classes. We'll eat soup together after church and get things set up! Please see back bulletin board to sign up to help. We also need candy donations and would like them brought to church by September 28th. Candy should be pieces that are individually wrapped.
ROM Trip
A team of 9 people will be traveling to Rivers of Mercy Children's Home October 14-21st: Aliyah Bartlett, Caleb Hall, David Hartley, Molly Howe, Bob Jablonski, Linda Jablonski, Dan Leonovich, Emily Leonovich and Devan Walof. The team will be helping with the children, assisting the staff with their annual Harvest Festival and doing a variety of maintenance and building projects. Please pray for safety, that we'll be an encouragement to the ROM staff and children and that the Festival will be well attended and hearts will respond to the gospel message.
We are so grateful for your prayers, encouragement and financial support each of which makes the trip possible!
Joni & Friends Fundraiser
Saturday October 11th in Shrewsbury MA, NLBC will be bringing a team to the Joni and Friends Walk and Roll for a great day of fundraising, fellowship, and fun to bring hope through hardship to people and families living with disability across New England and the globe. There will be games, worship, Chick-fil-A lunch, a Wheels for the World wheelchair collection, and a fun time of walking and rolling, all in a disability-friendly family environment. Contact Mariah Jackman 413-522-8014 to register to walk or to be a volunteer for our activity booth!
Donations can be made through the link below.
https://secured.joniandfriends.org/team/771126
Called to Counsel Conference
On Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9-3:30, NLBC will be hosting this year's Small Town Summits Massachusetts conference. In partnership with CCEF New England, the theme is "Called to Counsel," encouraging and equipping everyone in the church to grow in offering wise counsel to one another. This conference is open to all, and you are highly encouraged to register and attend. There will also be opportunities to volunteer to help with the conference so stay tuned for more details. To register or to learn more click here
https://www.smalltownsummits.com/sts-ma
Ministry Opportunities
We have some areas of service and ministry within the church that need to be filled. Would you pray about how you could help?
Offering
2025 Budget - Yearly $190,624
- Weekly $3,666
Offering - The offering for this past Sunday (9-28-25) totaled $2,175.03. Designated gifts were as follows: $200 ROM Trip, $75 Mike/ Grace ROM, and $ 20 Food Pantry.
The Celebration Christian Festival is tomorrow Saturday October 4th. The event is held at 60 Chestnut Hill Rd, Orange, MA from 9:30 to 4:30. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Food will be available to purchase. Gospel music by the Agape Moldovan Violins, Hymns and choruses by Revelation 19:6 Band, Christian music in song by 4D1G Quartet and more. Pastors Forum, booths, children and youth activities will be taking place.
http://www.celebrationchristianfestival.com/
Harvest Festival
Our annual Harvest Festival will be Sunday October 12th from 1:00-3:30pm. We will have kids Sunday School but not adult classes. We'll eat soup together after church and get things set up! Please see back bulletin board to sign up to help. We also need candy donations and would like them brought to church by September 28th. Candy should be pieces that are individually wrapped.
ROM Trip
A team of 9 people will be traveling to Rivers of Mercy Children's Home October 14-21st: Aliyah Bartlett, Caleb Hall, David Hartley, Molly Howe, Bob Jablonski, Linda Jablonski, Dan Leonovich, Emily Leonovich and Devan Walof. The team will be helping with the children, assisting the staff with their annual Harvest Festival and doing a variety of maintenance and building projects. Please pray for safety, that we'll be an encouragement to the ROM staff and children and that the Festival will be well attended and hearts will respond to the gospel message.
We are so grateful for your prayers, encouragement and financial support each of which makes the trip possible!
Joni & Friends Fundraiser
Saturday October 11th in Shrewsbury MA, NLBC will be bringing a team to the Joni and Friends Walk and Roll for a great day of fundraising, fellowship, and fun to bring hope through hardship to people and families living with disability across New England and the globe. There will be games, worship, Chick-fil-A lunch, a Wheels for the World wheelchair collection, and a fun time of walking and rolling, all in a disability-friendly family environment. Contact Mariah Jackman 413-522-8014 to register to walk or to be a volunteer for our activity booth!
Donations can be made through the link below.
https://secured.joniandfriends.org/team/771126
Called to Counsel Conference
On Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9-3:30, NLBC will be hosting this year's Small Town Summits Massachusetts conference. In partnership with CCEF New England, the theme is "Called to Counsel," encouraging and equipping everyone in the church to grow in offering wise counsel to one another. This conference is open to all, and you are highly encouraged to register and attend. There will also be opportunities to volunteer to help with the conference so stay tuned for more details. To register or to learn more click here
https://www.smalltownsummits.com/sts-ma
Ministry Opportunities
We have some areas of service and ministry within the church that need to be filled. Would you pray about how you could help?
- Assistant Treasurer: We are looking for an Assistant Treasurer to help with the finances of the church. You must be a member to serve in this role. Please see Derek Postema with any questions about the position.
- Social Committee: We are also looking for anyone interested in serving on the Social Committee. This would involve helping with events including set-up, take down, prep, etc. This role is open to all, please see Judy Todd or Janice Abbott with any questions.
Offering
2025 Budget - Yearly $190,624
- Weekly $3,666
Offering - The offering for this past Sunday (9-28-25) totaled $2,175.03. Designated gifts were as follows: $200 ROM Trip, $75 Mike/ Grace ROM, and $ 20 Food Pantry.
Our Food pantry has had an increase in clients and we could use help monetarily.
Needs:
Chunky Soups
Beef Stew
Bar hand soap
Cereal
Snack items
Ketchup
Brownie mixes
Cookie mixes
Olive Oil
Frozen Pizzas
Frozen waffles or pancakes
Anything is welcome, but these are the biggest needs.
Thank you to all the people that have donated to the pantry.
The Food Pantry will be open every 1st and 3rd Monday from 6-7pm
Donations can be left in the foyer or in the hall outside the Food Pantry
Needs:
Chunky Soups
Beef Stew
Bar hand soap
Cereal
Snack items
Ketchup
Brownie mixes
Cookie mixes
Olive Oil
Frozen Pizzas
Frozen waffles or pancakes
Anything is welcome, but these are the biggest needs.
Thank you to all the people that have donated to the pantry.
The Food Pantry will be open every 1st and 3rd Monday from 6-7pm
Donations can be left in the foyer or in the hall outside the Food Pantry
That Jesus willingly went to the cross and died for our sins.
That we will have eternity in heaven to worship.
That even in the darkest valley, Jesus is there with us.
Danielle is doing well after her chemo treatment a week ago. The side effects are under control. Her next treatment is October 16th.
That we will have eternity in heaven to worship.
That even in the darkest valley, Jesus is there with us.
Danielle is doing well after her chemo treatment a week ago. The side effects are under control. Her next treatment is October 16th.
For our Sunday service and Pastor Daniel, who will be preaching.
Pray for the Robinson family. Sara passed today and is in her Heavenly home.
Pray for Alison Burek: They are still waiting to hear about a surgery date to remove the growth on her kidney. She is very anxious and just wants this to be over.
Pray for those going on the Rivers of Mercy mission trip. There is much to be done to prepare to go. The monthly finances for ROM are very low right now and they're not meeting their monthly bills. Pray for an influx of donations to help with this.
Pray for Mike and Grace Stafford, who are still seeking God's guidance on whether they should continue serving at Rivers of Mercy.
For Shelley Snow who is having lots of pain after the knee surgery.
For our fall programs: The Joni and Friends Walk and Roll Fundraiser on October 11, the Harvest Festival on October 12th, the Mission trip to ROM from October 14-21, the October 18 Harvest Festival ROM will be held for the community, and the "Called to Counsel conference on October 23.
For the Christian Church in Mexico. That churches will be united in making disciples and spreading the Gospel.
Our church of the week is Garden Chapel in Pennsylvania and their pastor, Mark Brussel. Pray for Gina as well. She is leading some ladies Bible studies.
Our ministry focus this week is Prayer Meeting. Come out to learn about prayer needs in our church and spend time in corporate prayer. Pastor Daniel is in 1 Thessalonians right now for the devotional time.
Pray for Kevin and Mo Kimball. Kevin is involved in raising support for missionaries in East Asia and working with the CRU team at the University of New Hampshire. Mo is having lots of family time in her retirement.
For our Global Outreach partners:
Pray for the Robinson family. Sara passed today and is in her Heavenly home.
Pray for Alison Burek: They are still waiting to hear about a surgery date to remove the growth on her kidney. She is very anxious and just wants this to be over.
Pray for those going on the Rivers of Mercy mission trip. There is much to be done to prepare to go. The monthly finances for ROM are very low right now and they're not meeting their monthly bills. Pray for an influx of donations to help with this.
Pray for Mike and Grace Stafford, who are still seeking God's guidance on whether they should continue serving at Rivers of Mercy.
For Shelley Snow who is having lots of pain after the knee surgery.
For our fall programs: The Joni and Friends Walk and Roll Fundraiser on October 11, the Harvest Festival on October 12th, the Mission trip to ROM from October 14-21, the October 18 Harvest Festival ROM will be held for the community, and the "Called to Counsel conference on October 23.
For the Christian Church in Mexico. That churches will be united in making disciples and spreading the Gospel.
Our church of the week is Garden Chapel in Pennsylvania and their pastor, Mark Brussel. Pray for Gina as well. She is leading some ladies Bible studies.
Our ministry focus this week is Prayer Meeting. Come out to learn about prayer needs in our church and spend time in corporate prayer. Pastor Daniel is in 1 Thessalonians right now for the devotional time.
Pray for Kevin and Mo Kimball. Kevin is involved in raising support for missionaries in East Asia and working with the CRU team at the University of New Hampshire. Mo is having lots of family time in her retirement.
For our Global Outreach partners:
- Bengali Christian Ministry
- Lee and Lauren Browning
- Mike and Grace Stafford
- Springfield Rescue Mission
- Rivers of Mercy Children's Home
- PathWay College Outreach Ministries-Santiago and Jackie Olortegui
3 – Kevin Kimball
4 – Ella Bartlett, Grace Stafford
5 – Kris Bartlett, Mo Kimball
8 – Marion Browning
15 – Andrea Garvey
16 – Joshua Leonovich, Barb Pomeroy
18 – Deb Burek
19 – Jami Bartlett
26 – Juliana Jackman
27 – Annette Helgerson, Connor LaFleur
4 – Ella Bartlett, Grace Stafford
5 – Kris Bartlett, Mo Kimball
8 – Marion Browning
15 – Andrea Garvey
16 – Joshua Leonovich, Barb Pomeroy
18 – Deb Burek
19 – Jami Bartlett
26 – Juliana Jackman
27 – Annette Helgerson, Connor LaFleur
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