WORSHIP REMINDERS

CDs OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE are available; ask at the Welcome Center.  DVDs of the weekly service are available in the Library.  Print and audio versions of sermons may be found at http://www.brewsterbaptistchurch.org/sermons/.

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLE for the Sunday morning worship services.

ACTIVITY PACKETS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN are available from ushers during worship services on Sundays.

TELEVISED SERVICES: Weekly programs are shown on Channel 17 as listed on the calendar.

HEARING ASSISTANCE: If you would like to use a hearing assistance device, please stop by the AV booth at the rear of the sanctuary.

YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE to our e-mail newsletter, The Buzz from BBC.  To subscribe, use the sign-up on the left side of any page on the website.  You may also call the church office with your e-mail address.

THE BBC ANNUAL MEETING will be held on Tuesday, February 8.  That means once again it’s time to start thinking about those reports.  They are due in the office by Wednesday, December 29.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

CHRISTMAS CAN SOMETIMES BE a lonely time for people who may have family and friends far away.  We would like to reach out to members of our church family who would like to share this holy day with other church members.  We will develop a list of names of members who would like company for Christmas dinner and pair them up with members who would like to go to someone’s home.  If you would like to go to someone’s house or would be interested in inviting a member for Christmas dinner, please contact Pastor Mary at 508-896-3381 or Deacon Bettie Garrison.

OUR LADY OF THE CAPE PARISH on Stony Brook Road in Brewster invites all who want to join with others for Christmas dinner.  Dinner will be served at noon on Christmas day at the Parish Center, which is located behind the church.  All are welcome!  Meals may also be delivered to the homebound.  Everyone who wishes to attend or anyone who would like a meal delivered are asked to call Paul Kearney at 508-896-1027 by today.

UPCOMING CHRISTMAS EVENTS

• Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m.     Living Nativity Scene
• Dec. 24                      Christmas Eve Services:
• 4:00 p.m.    Contemporary
• 6:00 p.m.    Traditional
• 11:00 p.m.  Communion in the Chapel

THE CAPE COD HOMELESS PERSONS’ MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, December 21, at 5:30 p.m., at the Hyannis Federated Church, 320 Main Street, Hyannis.  This service remembers our homeless neighbors who have passed away in the past year.  A reception will follow the ceremony.  For more information, contact Jill Scalise.

NORTHSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is presenting a family concert of music and dance performed by eleven Russian youth, ages 10 to 18, on Friday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m.  The group, Golden Gates, offers audiences an authentic glimpse into Old Russia through entertaining music, humorous dances and superb vocals.  The concert is free, though a freewill offering will be taken.  Northside United Methodist Church is located at 701 Airline Road in Brewster.

IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEED FOR PRAYER, please let the All-Church Prayer Chain know so they can share your burdens with a concentrated prayer effort.  Make certain you have permission from the person(s) in need of prayer, and then contact either Priscilla Carter or Judy Heath.  If they are not available, you may call the church office.  There are many uplifting prayers on our web site.  Reading them may be an immediate comfort.  Visit http://www.brewsterbaptistchurch.org/prayers/.

THE CARING CUPBOARD is a busy place, and all the donations we have received are appreciated.  Ongoing we are in need of puddings, muffin mixes, rice mixes, brownie mixes, Jell-O, baked beans, and non-refrigerated canned hams.

ORDERED MAGNETIC NAME BADGES may be found at the Welcome Center.

The Christmas Event Schedule is online here.

WORSHIP REMINDERS

CDs OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE are available; ask at the Welcome Center.  DVDs of the weekly service are available in the Library.  Print and audio versions of sermons may be found at http://www.brewsterbaptistchurch.org/sermons/.

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLE for the Sunday morning worship services.

ACTIVITY PACKETS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN are available from ushers during worship services on Sundays.

TELEVISED SERVICES: Weekly programs are shown on Channel 17 as listed on the calendar.

HEARING ASSISTANCE: If you would like to use a hearing assistance device, please stop by the AV booth at the rear of the sanctuary.

THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP WILL HOST its annual Women’s Christmas Communion Service on Tuesday, December, 14, at 7:00 p.m.  All women are invited to attend.  The theme this year is Jesus Remembered.  Following the program, which will be held in the sanctuary, there will be a reception in Fellowship Hall.

OUR LADY OF THE CAPE PARISH on Stony Brook Road in Brewster invites all who want to join with others for Christmas dinner.  Dinner will be served at noon on Christmas day at the Parish Center, which is located behind the church.  All are welcome!  Meals may also be delivered to the homebound.  Everyone who wishes to attend or anyone who would like a meal delivered are asked to call Paul Kearney at 508-896-1027 by December 19.

CHRISTMAS CAN SOMETIMES BE a lonely time for people who may have family and friends far away.  We would like to reach out to members of our church family who would like to share this holy day with other church members.  We will develop a list of names of members who would like company for Christmas dinner and pair them up with members who would like to go to someone’s home.  If you would like to go to someone’s house or would be interested in inviting a member for Christmas dinner, please contact Pastor Mary  or Deacon Bettie Garrison.

THE BBC ANNUAL MEETING will be held on Tuesday, February 8.  That means once again it’s time to start thinking about those reports.  They are due in the office by Wednesday, December 29.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

ORDERED MAGNETIC NAME BADGES may be found at the Welcome Center.

THE LOWER CAPE OUTREACH COUNCIL expects to provide new unwrapped toys to over 600 households from Harwich to Provincetown this Christmas through “Santa’s Stop.”  The age range of the children included is from toddlers through teens.  Toddlers and young children are fun to shop for, but it is the teens who usually suffer because they are harder to buy for.  Suggestions for them include gift certificates—anything from McDonalds to Newbury Comics.  “Santa’s Stop” opened December 10 and if you would like to participate, LCOC would truly welcome your help.  For questions and more information, please call Janice Perrin at 508-255-4581.

IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEED FOR PRAYER, please let the

All-Church Prayer Chain know so they can share your burdens with a concentrated prayer effort.  Make certain you have permission from the person(s) in need of prayer, and then contact either Priscilla Carter, or Judy Heath.  If they are not available, you may call the church office.  There are many uplifting prayers on our web site.  Reading them may be an immediate comfort.  Visit http://www.brewsterbaptistchurch.org/prayers/.

THE CARING CUPBOARD is a busy place, and all the donations we have received are appreciated.  Ongoing we are in need of puddings, muffin mixes, rice mixes, brownie mixes, Jell-O, baked beans, and non-refrigerated canned hams.

REMINDER:  ARTICLES FOR THE January issue of The Beacon must be submitted no later than Wednesday, December 8.  They may be e-mailed to bbc@brewsterbaptistchurch.org or left in the church office or in the secretaries’ mailbox.

WORSHIP REMINDERS

CDs OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE are available; ask at the Welcome Center.  DVDs of the weekly service are available in the Library.  Print and audio versions of sermons may be found at http://www.brewsterbaptistchurch.org/sermons/.

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLE for the Sunday morning worship services.

ACTIVITY PACKETS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN are available from ushers during worship services on Sundays.

TELEVISED SERVICES: Weekly programs are shown on Channel 17 as listed on the calendar.

HEARING ASSISTANCE: If you would like to use a hearing assistance device, please stop by the AV booth at the rear of the sanctuary.

THE WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet on Thursday, December 9, at 12:30 p.m., at the home of Grace Wolfenden.  The book that will be discussed is entitled, The Rebellion of Jane Clarke by Sally Gunning.

VANESSA DE OLIVIERA, THE YOUNG MOTHER whose baby was dedicated at BBC on November 21, needs a car to drive her baby to day care and herself to school.  If anyone knows of a reliable car that is moderately priced, please contact Cathie Kroeger at 508-896-1963.

THE WIDOW’S MIGHT WILL MEET on Thursday, December 9, at the Jailhouse Restaurant, at 12:30 p.m.  Please bring a Christmas gift for a pre-teen or teenager to be distributed by the Lower Cape Outreach Council.  Gift cards are always acceptable.  Please make your reservation with Elizabeth Covell.  New members are always welcome to share in the fellowship.

UPCOMING CHRISTMAS EVENTS

• Dec. 11, 5:00 p.m.     Family Fun Night & S. S. Program Preparation
• Dec. 12, 5:00 p.m.     Sunday School Christmas Program
• Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m.     Women’s Fellowship Christmas Communion
• Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m.     Living Nativity Scene
• Dec. 18, 2:00 p.m.     Christmas Caroling (meet at the church)
• Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m.     Living Nativity Scene
• Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m.     Living Nativity Scene
• Dec. 24                      Christmas Eve Services
  • 4:00 p.m. Contemporary
  • 6:00 p.m. Traditional
  • 11:00 p.m. Communion in the Chapel

THE BBC ANNUAL MEETING will be held on Tuesday, February 8.  That means once again it’s time to start thinking about those reports.  They are due in the office by Wednesday, December 29.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP WILL HOST its annual Women’s Christmas Communion Service on Tuesday, December, 14, at 7:00 p.m.  All women are invited to attend.  The theme this year is Jesus Remembered.  Following the program, which will be held in the sanctuary, there will be a reception in Fellowship Hall.

THE LOWER CAPE OUTREACH COUNCIL expects to provide new unwrapped toys to over 600 households from Harwich to Provincetown this Christmas through “Santa’s Stop.”  The age range of the children included is from toddlers through teens.  Toddlers and young children are fun to shop for, but it is the teens who usually suffer because they are harder to buy for.  Suggestions for them include gift certificates—anything from McDonalds to Newbury Comics.  “Santa’s Stop” will open December 10 and if you would like to participate, LCOC would truly welcome your help.  For questions and more information, please call Janice Perrin at 508-255-4581.

DO YOU DO ANY SHOPPING ONLINE? When you buy from Amazon.com, a percentage of the sale can be given to BBC.  Amazon is best known for selling books, but they carry many other items, too–– movies and TV, music, computers, software, all kinds of electronics, home and garden, grocery, health and personal care, beauty, toys and games, clothing, shoes, jewelry, watches, sports and outdoors, and tools.  To learn more, go to any page on the BBC website, and click on the Amazon link in the upper right corner.

WORSHIP REMINDERS

CDs OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE are available; ask at the Welcome Center.  DVDs of the weekly service are available in the Library.  Print and audio versions of sermons may be found at http://www.brewsterbaptistchurch.org/sermons/.

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLE for the Sunday morning worship services.

ACTIVITY PACKETS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN are available from ushers during worship services on Sundays.

TELEVISED SERVICES: Weekly programs are shown on Channel 17 as listed on the calendar.

HEARING ASSISTANCE: If you would like to use a hearing assistance device, please stop by the AV booth at the rear of the sanctuary.

THE WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet on Thursday, December 9, at noon, at the home of Grace Wolfenden.  The book that will be discussed is entitled, The Rebellion of Jane Clarke by Sally Gunning.

VANESSA DE OLIVIERA, THE YOUNG MOTHER whose baby was dedicated at BBC on November 21, needs a car to drive her baby to day care and herself to school.  If anyone knows of a reliable car that is moderately priced, please contact Cathie Kroeger at 508-896-1963.

THE WIDOW’S MIGHT WILL MEET on Thursday, December 9 at 12:30 p.m.  Please bring a Christmas gift for a pre-teen or teenager to be distributed by the Lower Cape Outreach Council.  Gift cards are always acceptable.  Please make your reservation with Elizabeth Covell.  New members are always welcome to share in the fellowship.

THE BREWSTER BAND, with John E. New conducting, will present their fifth annual Holiday Concert on Friday, December 3, in the sanctuary, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  This performance is in conjunction with the Brewster for the Holidays weekend celebration.  Admission is free and free will donations will be accepted to benefit “The Cape Cod Children’s Place.”

DO YOU DO ANY SHOPPING ONLINE? When you buy from Amazon.com, a percentage of the sale can be given to BBC.  Amazon is best known for selling books, but they carry many other items, too –– movies and TV, music, computers, software, all kinds of electronics, home and garden, grocery, health and personal care, beauty, toys and games, clothing, shoes, jewelry, watches, sports and outdoors, and tools.  Visit this page to learn more.

IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEED FOR PRAYER, please let the All-Church Prayer Chain know so they can share your burdens with a concentrated prayer effort.  Make certain you have permission from the person(s) in need of prayer, and then contact either Priscilla Carter or Judy Heath.  If they are not available, you may call the church office.  There are many uplifting prayers on our web site.  Reading them may be an immediate comfort.  Visit http://www.brewsterbaptistchurch.org/prayers/.

THE CARING CUPBOARD is a busy place, and all the donations we have received are appreciated.  Ongoing we are in need of puddings, muffin mixes, rice mixes, brownie mixes, Jell-O, baked beans, and non-refrigerated canned hams.

HELP THE HOMELESS PREVENTION Council by purchasing gift cards for Stop & Shop or Shaw’s after the worship services.  They may be purchased in the office.

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE November issue of The Beacon after services this weekend. The copies may be found on the table in the lobby.  Extras are also available for today’s guests.

A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING to vote on new members will be held on Sunday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

BBC DOORS WILL OPEN at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 4, and Friday, November 5, for people who want to drop off items for the Holiday Fair early.

JULIETs (Just Us Ladies (I) Eating Together) will gather on Monday, November 1, at 9:00 a.m..  This is a meeting where eating and talking are the only things on the agenda.

THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP will meet on Wednesday, November 10, at 12:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.  Light refreshments will be served.  All BBC women are invited.  Our speaker will be Grace Filliman of the Bayberry Quilt Guild.  She will share with us her experiences with quilting.  BBC quilters are invited to bring favorite quilts to display for the rest of us to enjoy.

OUR VETERANS WILL BE SERVING communion in or out of uniform on Sunday, November 7.  If you would like to bring photos or memorabilia from your days in action for a display, please contact Stan Spilman.

THE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY has begun, but it’s not too late to join.  It meets on Fridays, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. in Old Fellowship Hall.  Please consider becoming part of the group!

ATTIC TREASURES DONATIONS will be accepted on Wednesday, November 3, through Friday, November 5.  If you have a large item that must be donated before then, storage has been arranged.  To insure we only accept sellable large items (furniture, sporting goods, etc.), please contact Sarah Kemp to approve your donation.  No upholstered furniture or other item that can mold or mildew will be accepted.

HELP THE HOMELESS PREVENTION Council by purchasing gift cards for Stop & Shop or Shaw’s after the worship services.  They may be purchased in the office.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF CAPE COD will sponsor World Community Day on Friday, November 5, at Corpus Christi Parish Center, 324 Quaker Meeting House Road, East Sandwich.  Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., and the program begins at 10:00 a.m.  See bulletin boards for details.  Guest speakers will be Paul and Carolyn Hebert of Champ Homes.

HOLIDAY FAIR NOTES

THE SILENT AUCTION still needs those extra special gifts/donations to this important fundraising part of the Holiday Fair.  The more donations received, the more will be contributed to The Homeless Prevention Council. Please help by donating your creative projects—art work, handcrafts, unique family ‘heirlooms,’ culinary skills (hors d’oeuvres for a party of eight, or a gourmet dinner for six?), a sail in your boat, a foursome of golf, tickets to a Pats game, babysitting, lawn mowing…whatever your imagination and skill can conjure.  Please let us know how you can help.  Thanks!

TREAT YOURSELF to a day of shopping at the Holiday Fair, Saturday, November 6, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rev up with coffee and a homemade muffin from the Coffee Shoppe, then pick up a map and chart a course to each of the 12 Shoppes that are loaded with great ideas to fill out your Christmas list.  Be sure to visit the Toy Shoppe—the soft and cuddly animals will get you in the holiday mood.  Stop by the Handcrafts Shoppe to find that perfect gift for the hard-to-please on your list.  Explore the variety of household items at the Attic Treasures Shoppe. Then check out the ready-made Gift Baskets, the permanent flower arrangements from the Flower Shoppe, the handmade Knitted Wear. Don’t know sizes?  Then head for the Book or Jewelry Shoppes. Something for everyone—something for you!  Maybe it’s time now to treat yourself to lunch in The Bistro for soups, salads, sandwiches and yummy desserts.  And speaking of food—don’t forget the Country Store, The Bake Shoppe, The Candy Shoppe and Sveden’s Dips & Spreads—all of them a source for great gift ideas for family, friends and neighbors—and for you, too.  See you at the Fair!

WE NEED BOOKS—the books you don’t need—to sell at the Fair Book Shoppe.  Books big and small, fiction, non-fiction, old or nearly new—will all be good as gold to the Holiday Fair Book Shoppe.  You can leave your donations in a bag or box in any church entryway on November 3 (not before that date, please).  Questions?  Contact Ted Foot.

NOTE:  WHILE WE APPRECIATE everyone’s enthusiasm in contributing to the Holiday Fair, there are some items that are being donated that can’t be sold.  Please do not contribute any item that is made of or contains any kind of fabric, such as clothes, linens, slipcovers, etc.   We are also receiving books, which we have no place to store.  PLEASE save them for the ‘bring-in’ date which is November 3.  If you are going to be away then, please find a friend who would be willing to hold your donations until we can accept them.  Thank you for your cooperation.

THE CARING CUPBOARD is a busy place, and all the donations we have received are appreciated.  Ongoing we are in need of puddings, muffin mixes, rice mixes, brownie mixes, Jell-O, baked beans, popcorn, and non-refrigerated canned hams.