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THIS SUNDAY

Join us for Sunday at 10am as we gather to worship the only One who is worthy… Jesus Christ, our Savior!

This Week’s Scripture: Prepare your heart for Sunday’s sermon as we continue our summer series, A Word to the Wise: Life Lessons from Proverbs, by meditating on these verses from Proverbs 31…

⁹ Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

¹⁰ A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Worship Songs: Enjoy listening to and learning a few of this week’s worship songs prior to coming to service by visiting holdenchapel.org/worship.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

For more information about Special Events, contact the Main Office.

Annual Members’ Meeting: Sunday, September 13, following service in the Community Room. Members, please note the following:

• Annual Report: If you haven’t taken your Annual Report yet, copies are still available at the Connect Desk or you can review it at the Members Link online.
• Fellowship Feast: We will start off the meeting with prayer of thanks and fellowship time around the tables. If you have not done so yet, we are asking each family to please bring something to share. Please sign up here for an item.

Small Group Leader Training: Saturday, September 12, 9:00am-12:00pm in the Small Chapel. Designed to encourage, equip, and connect small group leaders as we begin another year of helping people grow as disciples of Jesus through biblical community. Contact Pastor Sam for more information. RSVP here.

*NEW GROUP* Rooted: What Christians Believe, Why It's True, and How Those Truths Shape Everyday Life. Begins Friday, September 18, 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Welcome Center, led by Lauren Christy and Scott Peterson. Sign up here.

*NEW GROUP* Legacy Builders Senior Adult Ministry: This group of 55 and older will be meeting in the Community Room from 2:00-4:00pm on the third Monday of each month beginning on September 21. It will be a time for fellowship, sharing a light snack, looking into God's Word, and receiving encouragement and prayer. If you are interested in joining this group, please sign up here or at the Connect Desk. Want to attend but need a ride, please contact the Main Office.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

For more information about the Young Adult Ministry, contact Pastor Sam.

Young Adult Picnic: Saturday, September 19, 12:30pm at the Rutland State Park. Pack your lunch and join us for fun and fellowship at Rutland State Park.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Contact the Women’s Ministry team at women@holdenchapel.org for details or for more info about getting involved.

Fall Kickoff Luncheon: Sunday, September 27 after service in the Community Room. Join the Women’s Ministry team for a Harvest Salad Luncheon as we kick off the upcoming year of ministry together and learn about the opportunities we have for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service. Sign up here to let us know if you are able to bring an item for the salad bar or dessert. Home grown veggies would be a bonus!

Colors of Comfort Card Ministry: First Monday of each month beginning October 5, 6:00 to 7:30pm. Please join Debra and Teresa for fellowship with each other, fun with Scripture coloring, and faithful prayer over the cards we send to love, support, and comfort those who need encouragement. Contact Debra for more information.

MEN'S MINISTRY

For more information about Men’s Ministry, contact the Main Office.

2026 Iron Sharpens Iron Conference: October 3, 2026 from 8:30am-3:00pm, Church of the Cross (600 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI). Please join our Holden Chapel Pastors and other men’s ministry leaders at this one-day conference structured to help men grow into who God created them to be. Featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, worship and fellowship, this national conference is a pivotal resource designed to build men to have impact in their homes, churches, communities and beyond. Group rate is $55 and $25 for student. Signup instructions:

• Go to this link to sign up.
• Click on Join A Group at the bottom of the screen (near the Continue button)
• Existing Group: Select Holden Chapel
• Passcode: Type in HoldenChapel
• Click Continue button
• Click the + sign next to the group or student registration to add the number of tickets you are purchasing
• Click Continue to add your name, phone number, and email
• Continue to payment information

Note: If you are not internet savvy or prefer not to sign up online, please see Pastor Sam.

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 Bob Hetu at FMO@holdenchapel.org or 508-847-7336.

BIBLE STUDIES

For more information about Bible Studies, contact the Main Office.

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00am in Balcony Room A and via Zoom.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study with Childcare: Tuesdays beginning September 15, 9:30-11:00am in the Welcome Center led by Tanya Legro.

Tuesday Evening Women’s Bible Study: Tuesdays beginning September 15, 6:30-8:00pm in the Small Chapel led by Monique Pappas.

Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Thursdays (start date TBD), 9:30-11:30am in the Welcome Center led by Elizabeth Tienhaara.

Thursday Evening Precept Bible Study (for everyone): Thursdays beginning September 24, 6:30pm via Zoom led by Wendy Stewart.

LIFE GROUPS

For more information about Life Groups, contact the Main Office.

For Men and Women: Sunday Afternoons (once per month), led by Jim & Mary Bollivar, Max & Jean Tatis.

For Young Adults: Tuesdays, 6:30pm in the Sanctuary led by Ayden Pappas.

For Men: Wednesdays, 6:30pm in the Welcome Center led by Pastor Sam Bogan.

For Women: Wednesdays, 6:30pm in Balcony Room B, led by Ennette Heaggans.

YOUTH MINISTRY

For more information about Youth Ministry, contact Josh Curtis, Director of Youth Ministry.

Youth Group returns Wednesday, September 16! Feel free to reach out to Josh for more information.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

For more information about Children’s Ministry, contact Tanya Legro, Director of 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-2^nd in the Community Room; 3^rd-5^th 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.

Foundations for Kids returns Wednesday, September 16! Contact Tanya for more information.

PRAYER

Prayer Gatherings:

• Focused Prayer for Sunday’s Service: Sundays, 9:00-9:50am in Balcony Room A.
• Praying for Schools: Third Monday of each month beginning September 21, 9:30am in the Small Chapel.
• Prayer Gathering: Third Monday of each month beginning September 21, 6:30-8:00pm, in the Sanctuary.
• Worship and Prayer: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00am, in the Sanctuary.

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

Since 1994, Holden Christian Academy has provided a Christ-centered community for Preschool through Grade 8 where students are nurtured to reach their God-given potential in a safe, loving environment. By blending strong academics with biblical truth, we partner with families to foster spiritual and intellectual growth through hands-on learning and small class sizes. To learn more about Holden Christian Academy, please visit holdenchristianacademy.org. To book a tour, please email our Admissions Manager, Alison Graham, at agraham@holdenchristianacademy.org.

Check out our Careers page if you are interested in any open positions.

MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Rick (Christian Revival Church Association): Dr. Rick, in partnership with the Christian Revival Church Association of Liberia, ministers to the people of Liberia at the Quessemba Community Clinic. In October 2024, the Quessemba Community Clinic received its official license to operate in Liberia. In a small town of around 500 people near the Liberia/Guinea border, this community had never had any healthcare facility before. Patients come from nearby villages in Liberia as well as across the Makona River by canoe from Guinea to be seen. Dr. Rick travels to Liberia twice a year for three weeks at a time to train the clinical staff and see patients in this rural Kisi-speaking community.

PRAISE POINTS:

• We are thankful that we were able to complete "Saline Process" training for all the staff in methods for healthcare evangelism during our visit in March 2026.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Pray that many of our patients would hear the Gospel and be encouraged to pursue a relationship with Jesus.
• Pray that God would provide for our needs for physical space (an annex is under construction currently) and for transportation (our 2015 Ford F-150 is starting to require frequent repairs!).
• Pray for James Korha who is the founder and director of the clinic and for Abraham Hena, RN who is the current chief clinical officer.
• Pray for Jartu, a volunteer at the clinic who is just starting midwifery school at a nearby college. It is a 4-year program. During breaks, she will continue to volunteer at the clinic. Pray for her to be faithful to the Lord and to her studies, and that God will provide for all her expenses.
• Pray for Dr. Rick as he travels to Liberia on November 17 for a 3-week visit.