Deacon Ordination and Communion, Sunday Feb. 5

This Sunday, February 5, we will gather for a special time of worship together.  Ruth Barnard will be ordained by our church as a deacon.  Ruth and Sterling have been members of our church for several years, and Ruth has begun serving as our church treasurer this year.  We welcome Ruth to the Chatham Baptist Board of Deacons as she begins a three-year term of service and ministry.

As is our custom on the first Sunday of the month, we will also gather around the Lord’s Table this Sunday to share communion.  This is our first communion of 2012, and I invite you to join us this week for these two significant moments in the life of our church.

Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 PM

Our annual Christmas Eve service of carols, candles and communion will begin at 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 24, 2011.  The come-as-you-are service will last about 45 minutes, and families are encouraged to bring everyone from babies to grandparents for this special event.  We’ll sing familiar Christmas carols, read the Christmas story from both Old and New Testaments, and celebrate communion together in the glow of Christmas candles.

On Christmas Day which falls on Sunday this year, we will gather at 11 AM for worship only.  I hope to see you at both services as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! May you have a wonderful Christmas with those you love.

A Shepherd’s Story

Sunday, December 11th, Chatham Baptist Children and Youth present: A Shepherd’s Story by Pam Andrews. The play will be during the morning service. Please come show your support!

Christmas Caroling

Saturday, December 10th, we will be singing Christmas Carols to different members in Chatham. We will meet at the church at 2:00 PM. Please plan to attend. Bring your Christmas hats!

Community Thanksgiving Service

We had a room full at our community Thanksgiving service tonight.

Community Thanksgiving Meal and Service

This year our community Thanksgiving service is Wednesday, November 16, at Chatham Baptist Church.  Dinner will be served at 5:45 PM, followed by the Thanksgiving service around the tables at 6:30 PM.  Reverend Mikel Pugh, pastor of Chatham Presbyterian Church, will present the Thanksgiving message.

Youth Meeting

There will be a youth meeting on  Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM.

Anyone and everyone that loves children and has a passion for youth is invited. Even if you are not able to volunteer directly with the children, still attend. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall. If you are not able to attend and still have ideas or concerns, please call Erica Galvan at 432-8003.

I firmly believe that our church will be a healthier, more effective ministry if we have a healthy young teen ministry. We will attract more families, raise future leaders, and connect with kids of an age that is possibly the most receptive to life-long change and commitment to Christ.