The LimeRocker

The LimeRocker

The Official newsletter of

Lime Rock Baptist Church

An American Baptist “Community” Church

October

2009

Words from Our Interim Minister!

Greetings LRBC! Many of you may not know that I’m a “West Coaster” originally. I’m a native Californian who has enjoyed New England for more than a decade now. There have been a few adjustments to make along the way and one of these has been the weather of course. But even the winter, though certainly trying at times has not been a terribly bad experience (after I purchase boots, wool socks, gloves, hats, scarf, shovel, salt, etc!) In fact the change of seasons is now a highlight for me. In California we had only two seasons – cool and hot. What has been so grand about living in Rhode Island is the anticipation of the changing season, those 3-4 weeks every few months that transition us from one season of life to the next. Whether it is winter to spring, spring to summer, summer to fall, or yes, even fall to winter, the change in the air along with the cycle of life in the plants and animals is itself a spiritual experience for me. It drives me to contemplative moments in spite of my insistence on staying busy. I had never really seen leaves change their colors until I left California. At least not like we see here in Rhode Island. It was amazing for me. There is something about the fall change that elicits wonder and meditation. For that I am thankful. But the fall is never long enough. It abandons its beauty to make way for darker and icier days. There are many lessons for us in the change of the seasons, and truly the lessons that we learn from observing the seasons are gifts. Graciously, these gifts that “recycle” themselves each year allow us repeated opportunities to consider the kind of God that creates a world where regular natural transformations seize our attention and point us back to our true source. This fall there is something in the reds, oranges, and yellows that speak to us. What we hear might be simple, or it might be profound. Regardless, whatever we receive from the beauty of the changing earth, let us enjoy all the benefits God intended in the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn. These things remind us of our creator, and hint at something true about ourselves as well. This fall I’m going to once again enjoy some hot aromatic spiced tea in the mornings, gaze out the window, and consider what God has done. May we enjoy and give thanks!

Mike

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MESSAGE FROM OUR FINANCIAL RECORDER

I will be sending out 3rd Quarter Pledge reports after Sept. 30th.
Anyone wishing a report of their giving who do not pledge please
let me know.
Joan Bateson
Financial Recorder

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Pulled Pork Dinner

Sept. 12, 2009                                 $ 602.00
                                  Less Exp.          75.00
                                  Total Profit    $ 527.00

However, the profit would have been much less but for some generous donations totaling approx $300.00.

Thanks to everyone that worked on the dinner.

Joan Bateson

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Michael DiMucci in Concert

Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7:30

Lime Rock Baptist Church

1075 Great Road, Lincoln, RI

Michael DiMucci, tenor and pianist, sings and plays selections from the American Songbook, Broadway and contemporary pieces made famous by Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli and Michael Buble. This “one-man show” features the music from well known composers such as Sondheim, Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lloyd Webber and many more. Join Michael for a front row seat ticket to Broadway and beyond! This will be a night to remember!

Tickets: Adults $ 15.00ea

Children $ 7.00ea

Be sure to invite your family and friends to this very enjoyable evening!

“They will not be disappointed”

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GREETINGS FROM LRBC SUNDAY SCHOOL

Nancy and I are thrilled to be back and are looking forward to an exciting year. Our focus for the next three months is on the Bible stories connected with the Jesse Tree and Jesus’ family tree. For each story, the children will make a symbolic ornament for our Jesse Tree at Sunday school and one for home. They can be used on your own family Christmas tree.

We are trying to organize a field trip for fall – we’ll let you know when that is determined. Parents will be asked to chaperone so we’ll make it fun for you also!

Nancy and I are teaching again this year, but there will be occasions when we will need extra help or substitutes. Please let us know if you are interested – you would not need to plan any lessons just teach.

Our interim pastor, Mike, would like the children to participate in the scripture readings. We will send a note home with the dates and the scripture for them to practice.

We have given the children folders to carry back and forth with any parent/teacher communications. Please remind them to bring the folder back each week along with their Bible.

Any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate. If you have a change of phone number or if you have an email address, please send it in. It’s often easier to email then to phone.

My email: susanclarke@cox.net or susanraeclarke@gmail.com.

My phone: 724-8878.

Thanks.

Peace, Nancy and Susan

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Submitted by Nina Perez

Taken from a small pad cover

“The best Antiques are old friends.”

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What do Jews, Muslims, and Christians all have in common?

They all think it’s a good idea to help the hungry and the homeless

on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at 2pm at Colt State Park, Bristol RI to raise money for the Amos House.

All donations will be given to Amos House www.amoshouse.com

For more information, to register for the walk, or to make a donation, please visit www.faithwalkforcharity.org

People of all religious faiths are invited to celebrate this common value and join us for a 1 Mile Walk.

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Food Pantry

A special thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help out at the food pantry each Saturday.

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Chocoholic Frolic

and

Silent Auction

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a chocolate fountain

and many chocolate delights.

October 17, 2009

3 – 6 pm

Canonicus Conference Center

Exeter, Rhode Island

$15 per person RSVP by Oct. 7

Make checks payable to SPNM and mail to

SPNM, 747 Broad St, Providence, RI 02907

“Love Thy Neighbor” presentations

Auction includes: Week at Summer Camp, gift baskets,

Christmas gifts, sports tickets, restaurant certificates, and MUCH MORE!

Proceeds benefit

South Providence Neighborhood Ministries

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LRBC OUTDOOR CHAPEL

Photo by Albert Lawton

On Sunday, September 6^th, we worshiped in the Outdoor Chapel for the last time this summer. Because of the rain most weekends, we were unable to hold our services out doors most of the summer. We did manage to get in a few beautiful Sundays in August.

Please remember the Outdoor Chapel is always open and what a great place to sit, relax and to meditate.

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After Church Coffee Hour!

We wish to thank Jim and Denise Metz for volunteering for the coffee hour for October. Be sure to come down stairs after Church and enjoy this time of fellowship!

If you would like to be a volunteer one month please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. If you would just like to bring something please see one of the deacons. Thank You.

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Pastor Michael Burch, Interim Minister

Pastor: 401-595-7594

Church: 401 334-2999

Interim Pianist: Eric Beauregard

Choir Director: Jerilyn Turner

Moderator: Ron Rivet

Secretary: Eunice Potts

Ministers: All of the Baptized

E-mail: lrbcoffice@yahoo.com

michael.burch01@gmail.com