Week of June 8, 2025 – Pentecost

At one time all the people of the world spoke the same language and used the same words. As the people migrated to the east, they found a plain in the land of Babylonia and settled there.
They began saying to each other, “Let’s make bricks and harden them with fire.” (In this region bricks were used instead of stone, and tar was used for mortar.) Then they said, “Come, let’s build a great city for ourselves with a tower that reaches into the sky. This will make us famous and keep us from being scattered all over the world.”
But the Lord came down to look at the city and the tower the people were building. “Look!” he said. “The people are united, and they all speak the same language. After this, nothing they set out to do will be impossible for them! Come, let’s go down and confuse the people with different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.”
In that way, the Lord scattered them all over the world, and they stopped building the city. That is why the city was called Babel, because that is where the Lord confused the people with different languages. In this way he scattered them all over the world. – Genesis 11:1-9 (NLT)
... some time passes ...
On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.
At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem. When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers. – Acts 2:1-6 (NLT)
Crafting Together: This long-running fellowship group meets this month on Monday, June 9, at 1 pm in Trumbull Hall. Bring a craft and enjoy the company of others while you knit, sew, or pursue some other way of making things.

Church Vision meeting: Immediately following our Sunday morning worship service on June 22, 2025, we will have a meeting to discuss our church vision and approach as we move forward as part of Christ's Body here on earth. Mark your calendars now. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.
Hanover Center Fair: Saturday June 28, starting at 9:00 am - Save the date, come and parade around the green, shop, eat, reconnect with old friends, and make news friends. More information to come!
COUNTRY AUCTION
Saturday, July 12, at noon until sold out
Under the tent on the Etna Baptist Church lawn
195 Etna Road, Etna, NH
Cash or check only!
Please consider making donations of furniture, collectibles, artwork, and tools.
For drop-off details, contact Susan Johnson
Food will be available for sale!
Albert Roberts, Auctioneer, #2802
Proceeds to benefit the Upper Valley community and service organizations.
Thank you for your support!
Sponsored by the Etna Ladies Aid Society.
Saturday, July 12, at noon until sold out
Under the tent on the Etna Baptist Church lawn
195 Etna Road, Etna, NH
Cash or check only!
Please consider making donations of furniture, collectibles, artwork, and tools.
For drop-off details, contact Susan Johnson
Food will be available for sale!
Albert Roberts, Auctioneer, #2802
Proceeds to benefit the Upper Valley community and service organizations.
Thank you for your support!
Sponsored by the Etna Ladies Aid Society.
Bible Discussions - Spend some time in the Word with friends:
Our Sunday morning Bible discussion group resumes this Sunday morning, June 1, at 9 am in Trumbull Hall. We're currently reading and discussing John's first epistle (1 John).
Our Wednesday morning Bible discussion group meets weekly at 10 am in Trumbull Hall to talk about Sunday's Scripture reading and sermon.
Our Bible discussions are lively, thought-provoking, and delightfully Spirit-led. They also offer coffee and snacks! Please join us whenever you are able to do so. No previous experience required!
Our Sunday morning Bible discussion group resumes this Sunday morning, June 1, at 9 am in Trumbull Hall. We're currently reading and discussing John's first epistle (1 John).
Our Wednesday morning Bible discussion group meets weekly at 10 am in Trumbull Hall to talk about Sunday's Scripture reading and sermon.
Our Bible discussions are lively, thought-provoking, and delightfully Spirit-led. They also offer coffee and snacks! Please join us whenever you are able to do so. No previous experience required!

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