? Operation Clothesline. What is Operation Clothesline? During the weeks before Christmas, we will be having a long clothesline spread out in Judson Chapel on which contributions of new hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks and feet/hand warmers will be hung for display. We all know how much these items are needed during the cold winter we have here in New England. The items will be given to local agencies to be distributed to the needy in the city. We invite our members and friends to take part in this ministry and bring in some of the items needed so we can have a “clothesline” full before Christmas. Please call or speak with Irene Hofmann for details (978) 851-4779.
? Winter Worship in the Parlor on Sunday, December 29. at 11:00 a.m.
? Parlor set-up for Winter Worship on Saturday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m.
? Christmas Eve Service of Candles and Carols on Tuesday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m.
? Feeding Ministry on Friday, December 20 at 3:30 p.m.
? Christmas Party in Sunday School classes on Sunday, December 15 at 11:00 a.m.
? ABW Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor. All women and girls of the church are invited to attend. This annual social is a wonderful time to gather with our sisters in Christ and celebrate the birth of our Lord. A short musical program is planned.
? Worship Service in Glen Ridge Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m.
? The 70th Annual Festival of Carols on Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 p.m. This is an annual gathering of choir groups of various churches in Metro Boston Area. Choral conductor is Richard Freeman and Organist/Accompanist is Rosalind Mohnsen. Parking is on Main Street and Ferry Street lot. For more information please contact Richard Freeman at (781) 324-4521.
? Lunch and Christmas Tree Decoration in Judson Chapel on Sunday, December 1 at 12:15 p.m. The Social Committee is coordinating a pot-luck lunch and the Board of Christian Education will provide materials to make Christmas decorations for the Judson Chapel tree.
? Hanging of the Greens on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. The Sanctuary will be decorated for the Advent/Christmas season and other Christmas trees will be set up.
? “Pie” Sunday Coffee Hour on Sunday, October 27 at 12:00 noon. Sponsored by the Social Committee.Enjoy a slice of pie with a cup of coffee or punch after the worship service.
? WORK DAY at the church on Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. – 12 noon. Both outdoor and indoor projects are planned – rain or shine. Main emphasis will be yard clean-up and pruning of shrubs/plants. A dumpster will be on site for YARD WASTE ONLY. Please bring: rakes, work gloves, saws, trimmers, rags, paper grocery bags and steam irons. Coffee and munchkins provided!
? Set your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday evening, November 2. Daylight Saving Time ends.
? American Baptist Women’s Ministries on Saturday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. Zumba Gold session led by a certified instructor. Pot-luck Lunch and White Cross Program. All the women of the church are invited to attend. Please bring a dish to share. Zumba Gold is designed for anyone over 50 who would like to remain active. All the moves are done at your own pace–even in a chair– so you need not feel that it?’s not for you. Below is link to a 3:41 minute clip about Zumba Gold from a Today Show program. There’?s a 30 second advertisement before the beginning of the video, so just be patient…the Zumba Gold clip is there. http://www.today.com/video/today/43822831%E2%80%8E#43822831
? Thanksgiving Sunday on Sunday, November 24 at 11:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday school. Thanksgiving Offering, Ingathering donations and 2014 Financial Pledges will be received. This year’s Thanksgiving In-gathering will again go to Housing Families, Inc. as they provide food for their clients’ Thanksgiving dinners. Please contribute any items you enjoy at Thanksgiving!
? Combined Worship with Casa de Fe Y Alabanza on Sunday, October 20 in the Parish House. We are asked to provide desserts for the meal that will be held after the service.
? Judson Association Fall Gathering on Sunday, October 20 in First Baptist Church, Gloucester. Registration at 2:30 p.m. and Opening Worship at 3:00 p.m.
? Grotonwood Day Festival on October 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grotonwood Camp & Conference Center, Groton MA (978-448-5763). Family fun for everyone, games, bounce house, silent auction, crafts, food, and live music.
? Organ Concert sponsored by The Judson Association will be held in our church on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Organist Samuel Nelson, from the Virgil Fox School of organ will present a program including works by Bach, Mozart, Vierne, Widor, and Hebble on our E.M. Skinner organ.
? Rally Day on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Worship venue moves to the Church Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school classes for children and youth will be held during the worship hour.
? Our Sympathy to the family and friends of the Rev. Dr. George H. Tooze, Jr., who passed away in Maine on August 3 after a brave battle against cancer. Dr. Tooze was Senior Minister of our congregation from 1977-1983. A memorial service will be held in Indianapolis, IN.
? Worship time changes. Our summer worship schedule of 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor will continue through Labor Day weekend, September 1. On September 8, Rally Day, the worship service moves to 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, and Sunday school classes for children and youth will be held during the worship hour.
? Kingdom Rock VBS 2013 is coming on August 5 – 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Children in Kindergarten through completion of Grade 5 are welcome to attend. Registration is will be available soon.
? Summer Worship Sundays, June 30 – September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Services are held in the air-conditioned Parlor. Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers in the air-conditioned Nursery. There are no church school classes for older children during the summer
? Bible Study Tuesdays in July at 11:30 a.m. (The group will NOT meet in August). Program is held in the air-conditioned Kitchen and Parlor
? Indoor Picnic Sunday, June 30 at 11:15 a.m.. in Judson Chapel. Enjoy many delicious picnic foods as we kick-off the summer season!
? Feeding Ministry Fridays, July 21 and August 16. Preparation begins at 3:30; meal is served 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. A summer menu will be provided in the downstairs kitchen and Social Hall
? Vacation Bible School Monday-Friday, August 5-9; 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. Children in Kindergarten through entering 6th grade are eligible. Older teens may volunteer as helpers. Contact Sharon Jacobson in the Church Office for registration forms and/or more information
? Lowell Spinners Game Saturday, August 17. Contact Kevin Quinn regarding the availability of tickets. Please plan to join members of your church family in these Summer events!
? Worship Service will be moved to the Church Parlor on June 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
? Children’s Day is on June 9 and again our Sunday School Class will lead in the Worship Service.
? Work Day at Habitat for Humanity, North Shore on Saturday, May 25. Our church, led by Marilyn Glover and Sue Bowdridge will prepare lunches for Habitat Volunteers.
? Special Congregational Business Meeting on Sunday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m.
? ABWM meeting on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m. A teacup Social.
? Ash Wednesday on February 13 will begin the Lenten season with a worship service in the church parlor and light lunch at noon.
? Love Gift of $5.00 in memory or in honor of a loved one will be received by February 12. Please make checks payable to “First Baptist Church of Malden.”
? The 209th Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 following the worship Service in the church Social Hall. A light lunch will be served prior to the meeting.
? Souper Bowl of Caring on February 3 and 10 during worship service.
? ABWM movie and lunch on Saturday, January 12 at 12:00 p.m.
? All Annual Reports are due in the Church Office on or before Monday, January 7, 2013.
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