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This Sunday:
Worship Service: Join us as we worship God together at 10:00am.
This Week’s Scripture: Prepare your heart for the sermon by reading and reflecting on Psalm 63. Here are some excerpts from this passage:
1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.
7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.
8 I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.
Worship Songs: Enjoy listening to and learning a few of this week’s worship songs prior to coming to service by visiting www.holdenchapel.org/worship.
Special Events:
Getting Way More Out of Reading Your Bible: Each Sunday through June 1, 9:00-9:45am in the Community Room. Join Pastor Gary as he presents strategies for reading the Bible with more awareness by appreciating how the whole of Scripture is constructed so we can integrate more of its Life (Hebrews 4:12) into ours.
Baptism: Sunday, June 22. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact Pastor Tom at tcurtis@holdenchapel.org.
Life Groups:
For Men and Women
- Sunday Afternoons (once per month), Leaders: Jim & Mary Bollivar, Max & Jean Tatis, Email: jbollivar@holdenchapel.org.
For Men
- Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm in the Welcome Center, Leader: Pastor Tom Curtis, Email: tcurtis@holdenchapel.org.
Note: This group will continue to meet through the summer. - Thursday Evenings at 6:30pm in the Community Room, Leader: Ayden Pappas, Email: ayden.pappas@gmail.com.
Note: This group will continue to meet through the summer.
For Women
- Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm in Balcony Room B, Leader: Ennette Heaggans, Email: enny_2004@yahoo.com.
Note: This group will continue to meet through the summer. - Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm in Balcony Room A, Leader: Emily Pappas, Email: emilyrosewrites23@gmail.com.
Note: On summer break.
Bible Studies:
Women's Monday Evening Bible Study: Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm in the Welcome Center. Note: On summer break.
Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00am in Balcony Room A and via Zoom. Note: June 17 will be the last Bible study before summer break.
Men’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Small Chapel. Contact Don DiPietro at dipietrodon@gmail.com for current meeting dates. Note: On summer break.
Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am in the Welcome Center. For information, contact Elizabeth Tienhaara at singplastic@charter.net. Note: May 22 will be the last Bible study before summer break.
Precept Bible Study: Thursdays, 6:30pm via Zoom. Contact Wendy Stewart at 508-845-9585 or hs7777ws@townisp.com for the Zoom link. Note: June 19 will be the last Bible study before summer break.
Men's Ministry:
Men’s Community Breakfast: Saturday, June 7, 8:00am at First Congregational Church of Holden. Come and meet some other brothers as this gathering includes men from other churches in Holden. Breakfast and the Word of God will be served. To ensure appropriate count for food, please sign up at the Connect Desk or contact Bob Hetu.
FMO (For Men Only): FMO is for men who wish to be free from sexual addiction, using Biblically-based materials. If you or someone you know needs help in this area or for more information, contact Dan Marinone at dan.marinone@gmail.com or at 617-312-2567.
Women's Ministry:
Fireside Chat: First Friday of every month, 6:30–8:30 pm in the Welcome Center. Currently finishing up the study of The Daniel Dilemma: How to Stand Firm & Love Well in a Culture of Compromise by Chris Hodges. For more information, contact Jean Tatis at zionjt3@gmail.com. Note: The last meeting will be on June 6 before summer break.
Contact the Women’s Ministry team at women@holdenchapel.org.
Youth Ministry:
Youth Group (Grades 6 thru 12): Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30pm in the Youth Center. Students in grades 6 thru 12 are invited to join us for games, worship, and small group discussions. Note: Youth Group will not be meeting on Wednesday, June 11.
Contact Josh Curtis, Director of Youth Ministry, at jcurtis@holdenchapel.org.
Children's Ministry:
Kids Worship:
- Infants: Pre-K Wing, Room A. We have teams of people available to lovingly care for our littlest ones so parents can fully engage in worship. Check in begins 10 minutes before the worship service begins.
- Toddlers and Preschoolers: Pre-K Wing, Room B. Our toddler and preschool-aged kids have the opportunity to hear Bible stories and play together. Check in begins 10 minutes before the worship service begins.
- Elementary-aged Kids: K-2nd Grade in the Community Room, 3rd-5th Grade in the Small Chapel. After checking in at the KIDS desk in the lobby, kids begin with their families in the sanctuary to worship God in song and participate in communion. After communion, kids are invited to the front where they will be prayed for then dismissed to their classes where they have the opportunity to dig into God's Word and participate in activities that reinforce what they have learned.
Register for TRUE NORTH Vacation Bible School: July 28-August 1 at First Baptist Church of Holden. We are teaming up with First Baptist Church of Holden and other area churches to share the love of Jesus with kids in our community this summer. Register today!
Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed (adults and teens):
- Games (Plan and Lead Physical Games- 2 people needed)
- Junior Leaders (at least 3 more people needed)
- Snack Crew (at least 3 more people needed)
- Bible Adventure Assistant (Bible Story Retelling- 1 more person needed)
- Registration (assist with the arrival and departure of attendees each day of VBS- 1 more person needed)
- First Aid
Contact Tanya Legro, Director of Children’s Ministry, at tlegro@holdenchapel.org.
Prayer:
Prayer Meetings: Sundays, 9:00-9:50am (Balcony Room A); Tuesdays, 7:15-8:00am (Sanctuary), Third Saturday of Each Month, 7:00-8:00pm (Sanctuary). Praying together unites us as we pray for the needs of family, friends, community, and the world. It is an opportunity to experience the Spirit and power of God and see the miraculous results He brings!
Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, we have a team of people who are ready to intercede on your behalf. Submit your prayer request here.
Holden Christian Academy:
HCA is our Pre-K thru Grade 8 school that is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International.
- Enrollment for next school year is ongoing. Apply today at holdenchristianacademy.org/admissions.
- HCA is looking to add to our list of Substitute Teachers.
- HCA is accepting applications for a Preschool Lead Teacher and a Second Grade Teacher. Preferred applicants are qualified enthusiastic teachers who love God, kids, and learning; are able to engage actively with children both indoors and outdoors; and have a mature faith with sound Biblical theology.
To learn about all our HCA job openings, please visit our website.
Missionary Spotlight:
Our Missionaries, Eric S. and Ben J. (Young Life): Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. Their mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Young Life is in Wachusett Regional High School — learning kids’ names, hearing their stories, having fun and sharing the great news of a God who loves them!