God keeps His Promises!

God keeps His Promises!

On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 7:45 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning church family, We hope everyone continues to grow in the Grace & Knowledge of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. If there are needs with our church family, please make them known. TONIGHT:    *     Tonight at 6:30 p.m.  John Cooper's video series will be shown here at the building – BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT.   These first two presentations are primarily about archeological finds that link to history and historical figures. A great opportunity to bring family, friends and begin dialogue… Continue reading

The Privilege of Prayer

The Privilege of Prayer

On Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 8:41 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning everyone,   “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness. ”  Lamentations 3:22-23         GIVING THANKS:       *    Thanks to God for all good things          PRAYER REQUESTS:       *    For all families dealing with caregiving their loved ones       *    For the state of California as… Continue reading

O COME LET US ADORE HIM

O COME LET US ADORE HIM

Good morning to all,   We were saddened by the news of our brother Mel’s passing.  Mel was a long-time member here and such a joyous soul.  He spoke highly of everyone and was a true servant and encourager. It's hard losing our seniors. They bring much wisdom to this body and have served here or a long time.   The Funeral service will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. here at the church building.   Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-4pm at the Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Mainstreet and Gorham… Continue reading

Faith & Family

Faith & Family

On Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 9:04 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning to all,   We hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday!     GIVING THANKS:   Thanks to God for all of the families who were so sick last week and are on the mend. We offer our Praise and thanks to God for his blessings that overflow.          PRAYER REQUESTS:     Mike Ross continues to deal with chronic pain and is recuperating from a pain procedure he had done last week.   … Continue reading

Acts 20:35

Acts 20:35

On Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 8:28 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning all,   As we approach the holiday season, let us keep all who have suffered losses or who are going through tough times in our thoughts and prayers.  Holidays can be a very difficult time for many.    Please keep us apprised of needs of families with needs or even those in need of prayer or spiritual encouragement.   Proverbs 22:9 “Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.”… Continue reading

Blest Be the Tie that Binds

Blest Be the Tie that Binds

On Sat, Oct 29, 2022 at 8:11 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning everyone,   Grace and peace to all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.   GIVING THANKS:   Paula Ross is feeling much better and having less migraines on this new medicine.    Daniel Ruiz expressed his thanks for the Care package that was given to him.  He appreciates everyone’s prayers and encouragement.   Mary Lou’s doctor gave her permission to drive and get back to normal!  Praise God and thanks to all for the prayers… Continue reading

Created magnificently by God

Created magnificently by God

On Sat, Oct 1, 2022 at 7:39 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Grace and peace to all, “He has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”    Ecclesiastes 3:11   GIVING THANKS:   Nadine gives thanks for this past year of healing, since it was one year ago this week that she had her heart surgery. Mary Lou is grateful for all of the prayers as her foot is healing…. Continue reading

Correction

On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 10:03 PM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: To all of our church family, After reviewing our email to you all earlier today, we omitted a crucial part of the steps to salvation…Baptism!   This was completely human error and an oversight on our part, so we wanted to take this opportunity to clarify.   The scriptures are clear that baptism is required for salvation. God's gift of grace is for all, but we must be obedient and accept His gift of grace in order to spend… Continue reading

God’s Amazing Grace

God’s Amazing Grace

On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 7:28 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning church family,   As always, we hope you all remain well.   Please contact any of us should you learn of a member or family in need.   How blessed are in this church family to have so many loving and concerned brothers & sisters in Christ!     We have so much going on over the next few weeks, please take note, plug in, and find JOY in the LORD along the way!   “The grace of the LORD… Continue reading

Back to school…God is with you

Back to school…God is with you

On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 6:51 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: To all of our church family,   Fall is right around the corner.  The leaves are already changing and school is soon to begin. Watch God's glory unfold from one season to another.   May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him!    GIVING THANKS:   Mildred continues to recover at Whitney Rehabilitation.  It’s possible that she may go home on Monday 8/22 but it depends on the covid test. … Continue reading

Obedience to God

Obedience to God

On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 6:24 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning everyone,   Grace and peace to you all through our Lord Jesus Christ!   Acts 2:38 “Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off- for all whom the Lord our God will call.  With many other words he… Continue reading

What A Mighty God we serve

What A Mighty God we serve

On Sat, May 28, 2022 at 8:25 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning all,   James 4:13 tells us that “What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”   This life is fragile and uncertain.   Savor every moment.    Count blessings.    Embrace your family and each other, and praise God along the way.     GIVING THANKS:   Thanks for all of the prayers for all families recovering from Covid.    Thanks to all of our Health care workers… Continue reading

Mothers are a blessing from God

Mothers are a blessing from God

On Sat, May 7, 2022 at 7:40 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning,   To everyone who is loved by God and called to be saints…   We wish all of our mothers and grandmothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!       M is for the many things she gave me. O means that she’s growing old. T is for the tears she shed to save me. H is for her heart of purest Gold. E is for her eyes with love light shining R means radiant she’ll always be!   Put them all together, they… Continue reading

“I am the Vine and ye are the branches”

“I am the Vine and ye are the branches”

On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 6:22 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Hello all,   God has blessed us with a new day and we praise Him!      “And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28     GIVING THANKS:   Thanks to all for your generous contributions over the past few months of benevolence.   The new outreach for the next few weeks is to collect toiletries for the battered women’s shelter. Thanks to… Continue reading

Father, forgive them

Father, forgive them

On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 9:59 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Hello to all of our church family,   “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” 1 John 3:1     GIVING THANKS: Thanks to Jay for leading the men’s study on Thursday night! Thanks to all of the men for rotating in teaching the Adult Bible class on Sunday mornings. Thanks to Bob Discala for making the new Church sign on Daniels Farm Road. It looks great!  … Continue reading

Wonderful Words of Life

Wonderful Words of Life

On Sat, Apr 2, 2022 at 8:27 AM Pancoast's <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Hello all,   How truly blessed we are in Christ!     We hope each of you remain well.  If you know of any needs within the congregation, please let us know.    GIVING THANKS:   Nuris Gomez is feeling much better.  All her recent tests have shown that her breathing is better, her heart and lungs are good!  She’s had an increase in her breathing from 30% to 80% so we thank God.  She is in Physical therapy &… Continue reading

Kent County Youth Rally

Good evening all, Just wanted to let everyone know that our congregation in Rhode Island will be hosting a one-day youth rally June 4th, Lord willing. If you could each let your congregations know we would really appreciate the support! This will be a free event and food will be provided. We are asking people to RSVP by May 22nd. Additional details and online registration can be found at the link below. Flyer attached. Thank you! http://www.kentcountychurchofchrist.org/youth-rally-kent-county-2022/ Kent-County-Youth-Rally-22.pdf

Peace, perfect peace

Peace, perfect peace

On Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 8:32 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning to all,   Shalom which is Hebrew, for Peace.     “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26     GIVING THANKS:   We remain grateful for each of you.  The church is the Bride of Christ.  Each one of you plays an important role in this family of God.  Thank you… Continue reading

God does not give crumbs!

God does not give crumbs!

On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 8:41 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning everyone,   Praise God we have been given another day.  Each day is a gift, for we know not what tomorrow will bring.   James 4:13-14 “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.”  Why, you do not even know what will happen to tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while… Continue reading

Save The Date! 🎉 Men’s Retreat 2022

On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 4:01 PM Northeastern States Men's Retreat <emaillist@cocmensretreat.com> wrote: We are back at the Kent School This Year! Hi Patrick, just wanted to give you a heads-up to save the date for the 2022 Men's Retreat! View this email in your browser  June 24th & 25th 2022   ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON Be Patient as we are in a  transition period back to Kent School – Brochures will be mailed out soon!   CHURCH LEADERS, PLEASE KINDLY ANNOUNCE AND PLACE INFORMATION IN YOUR WEEKLY BULLETINS… Continue reading

CLOUDS

CLOUDS

On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 8:10 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning to all,   “Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” Jude 1:2    GIVING THANKS:   We give thanks to God for the compassionate volunteers who are helping the refugees as they flee the Ukraine.  It’s a beautiful sight to see LOVE in action as so many volunteers are helping the women & children off the trains from the Ukraine.  These volunteers are greeting them with a gentle hand, a warm smile and meeting their physical… Continue reading

Re: PRAYER

Re: PRAYER

On Sat, Mar 5, 2022 at 8:04 AM Pancoast’s <bpancoast@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good morning all, Fifteen more days and Spring will be here!   We praise and thank God for having had a mild winter. Lord willing, we look forward to the beauty of Spring. GIVING THANKS:   Thanks to everyone who generously contributed to our collection of non-perishable food for the Spooner House!  They remain so grateful.  Keep the contributions coming.  Ron’s next challenge will be collections for the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention center. More details to follow. REMINDERS:   Tuesday March… Continue reading

Praise God’s Greatness

Praise God’s Greatness

Hello to our church family, Grace and peace be with each of you… Our hearts and prayers go out to Ukraine and the innocent citizens  as the war there prevails.   Sadly, within our world there are wars on every front though…worldly battles; marital battles; societal battles ; moral decline; personal battles within us; and the one that trumps all others..spiritual warfare (the battle not against flesh and blood, but against God).   Jesus addresses this in John 17 and encourages Christians to stay focused.   He knows the battles we face in… Continue reading

150yr Anniversary – Notes

The schedule below is purely a template schedule that we can go by for now.  As Ron develops the lessons, speakers, etc.  This will be changed over the next few months. Friday – November 4th Assuming past members will be coming in today.  They can get their own food en-route.  7:00 PM Devotional & singing at the building, fellowship afterwardsWe can provide snack foods like cookies, chips, etc. downstairs, water bottles, drinks, keeping it simple or even have pizza or food for those who haven’t eaten. Saturday – November 5th   9:00… Continue reading