Our 2011 Summer Program
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
... Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
This year's theme color, red, is the color of fire and so symbolizes the presence of God.
A bit of history - In the latter half of the nineteenth century, thousands flocked to these sacred grounds to lift their voices and
fill the air with lively praise and worship. Local churches would suspend their services to come as an entire body to worship
with "those Methodists." Many renowned preachers have stood behind the pulpit to declare the Word of God to the attentive
ears and open hearts of the faithful and the curious.
One Hundred and fifty-one years later, many different denominational and nondenominational churches still gather to praise and worship God
together here on "God's holy hill." Our mission remains the same, reaching out to a broken world with the Good News of Jesus Christ!
We welcome you to worship with us as we await His glorious return, pondering the words He spoke so long ago:
"... when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Luke 18:8
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
Come & be blessed!
May 20th, The Sky Family Celtic Revival Concert, Tabernacle
June 4th, The Victorian Neighborhood Association Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tabernacle area
July 23rd, Family & Illumination Night, 8:00 p.m., Meet at the Tabernacle, Refreshments included
December 3rd, WCMA Christmas Party, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Victoria House
There will be no Friday evening service this year; we thought you'd appreciate a restful night with your family and / or friends.
ASSEMBLY WEEK July 24th to July 31st
July 24th, Opening Sunday, 4:00 p.m., Tabernacle, Rev. Dr. Abraham Waya, Speaker; Communion Service
July 25th - 29th, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Prayer Meeting - Victoria House
July 25th - 29th, Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Vacation Bible School - John Pearce Chapel (ages 4 and up) - Monica Cannistraci, Director
July 25th - 29th, Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Study - Victoria House - Rev. Bob Delamatta, Leader
July 25th - 28th, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - Evening Worship - Tabernacle - Rev. Chuck Tyree, M.Div., Speaker
Music - Pastor Fred Shapiro & Friends - Paul Putnam, Pianist
July 31st - Closing Sunday, 4:00 p.m., Tabernacle, Memorial Service - Penny Tracy; Rev. Joseph L. Coleman, Speaker; Rufus Davis and Paul Putnam, Pianists; St. John's Chior; Closing Circle. Potluck following service (Please bring a dish to share)
MINISTRY LEADERS for Assembly Week
Rev. Chuck Tyree
Norwich Alliance Church
Norwich, Conn.
A graduate with a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, Rev. Tyree has served with the Christian Missionary Alliance Church for 33 years. He is the author of
James: The Righteous Life that God Requires.
Rev. Dr. Abraham Waya
United Methodist Church
Brockton, Mass.
Pastor Abraham says, "Plug into God and be charged by the power of His Holy Spirit!" He, his wife Larissa and 3 year old Saratu Maria currently reside in Brockton, Mass., where he pastors the United Methodist Church there.
Rev. Bob Delamatta
Rev. Delamatta was a missionary to France for 35 years. Bob is a former member of the W.C.M.A. and on the pastoral staff of Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland, Conn.
Monica Cannistraci
North Grosvenordale, Conn.
We welcome Monica as our new Vacation Bible School Director. She comes to us from Creation Church in Thompson, Conn. Monica has 10 years experience as a VBS Director as well as extensive experience with children through Children’s Church, Awana Club, choir and teaching.
Rev. Joseph L. Coleman
St. John’s Christian Church
Groton, Conn.
Pastor and founder of St. John’s Christian Church since 1983. Treasured friend of the Association for twenty-five years.
