Saturday October 13, 2012

Classes and worship services are Sundays unless noted. Please consult local church bulletins for prayer groups, Bible study groups, choir rehearsals, etc.

ADAMS

First Baptist | 15 Commercial St. 743-5680

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., conversation and prayer; 9 a.m., Bible Class for adults and primaries; 10:15 a.m., Worship. Mid-week worship, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Donald Gray, Charles Konieczny and John Gray, pastors.

First Congregational | 42 Park St. 743-1677

Contemporary and traditional worship: 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Mike Mullany.

Pope John Paul the Great (Roman Catholic) | 21 Maple St. 743-0577

Confession: Sat., 3 p.m. Mass: Sat., 4 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Daniel J. Boyle.

CHESHIRE

First Baptist | 32 North St. 743-3649

Bible study begins at 9:45-10:45 a.m., praise and worship starts at 11 a.m. followed by coffee and fellowship. Child care is provided during the service. Handicapped accessible. All are welcome.

Methodist Church | 197 Church St. 684-3290, 743-0133

Cheshire Methodist Church Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Christa Levesque.

St. Mary of Assumption (Roman Catholic) | Church Street -743-2110

Mass: Sat., 4 p.m.; Sun., 8:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. David Raymond.

FLORIDA

Florida Baptist Church | 58 Church Road


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Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Roy Burdick, "Sing Them Over Again." Rev. Roy Burdick.

HANCOCK

Hancock Baptist Church | Main St. (413) 698-3826

9 a.m. worship service. Sermon by Rev. Chuck St. John. Sunday School for children is held during service following the children's story. Adult Bible Study is held after service.

LANESBOROUGH

Berkshire Union Chapel | Route 8 445-4299

Worship: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. William D. Furey.

Christian Faith Fellowship Church | 11 Summer St. (413) 841-2766

Worship at 11 a.m. Senior Pastor: Rev. Norman Lee. Co-Pastor: Richard Wright. Email: ministernplee@hotmail.com.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church | 20 S. Main St. 443-0165

Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m. Services are at the Center Church, 120 South Main St. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Monday: Morning Prayer, 9 a.m. Priest in charge, Rev. Donna Triblecox.

NEW ASHFORD

Christian Harvest Center | 199 Mallery Road. 458-1083

http://www.berkshire.net/~chc or e-mail: chchoffice@berkshire.net

Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: Women's Fellowship: 6 p.m.

NORTH ADAMS

Blackinton Union | 1373 Massachusetts Avenue 664-9642, 458-8302

Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30-11 a.m. Bible study, Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Second Thursdays Prayer Meeting, 1 p.m. Pastor: Eugene Kemp.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Holiday Inn Annex of American Legion Dr. (802) 694-1726

http://www.mormon.org

Sacrament Service: 10 a.m. Relief Society/Priesthood/Primary: 11:10 a.m. Branch President: Jim Law

Congregation Beth Israel | 53 Lois St. 663-5830 http://www.cbiweb.org

Shabbat: First Fri.: 5:30 p.m. pot luck dinner, 6:30 p.m. family service; Sat., 9:30 a.m. Rabbi: Rachel Barenblat.

First Congregational | 134 Main St. 663-9940

http://www.northadamsucc.org

Worship at 10 a.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Dr. Alan Macy and his message will be "Tough Love." Mary Thompson will be the liturgist and Glenda Phillips will lead the music and choir. The children will be dismissed during the service to attend Sunday School. Infant/toddler care is also available in the nursery area. All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible by using the back kitchen entrance which enters directly into the Assembly Hall.

First Baptist | 131 Main St., 663-3780

e-mail: fbcna@verizon.net; Web site: www.firstbaptistnorthadams.org.

Worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. David A. Anderson, pastor. Message: "Go and Make Discipline." Jennifer Bump will be worship leader. Adult Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m., with Church School at 10:45 a.m. Child care is available in the nursery/playroom. The church is handicapped accessible.

First Bible Baptist | 35 Notch Road, 662-2107; Pastor: Erik Malachuk; http/www.FBBC1.Org

Worship: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Group and Children's Ministry meets at 6 p.m. Nursery open for all weekly services. Bus transportation available for Sunday School/Sunday morning. Mount Greylock Christian Academy, K-6 and Pre-K, 1/2 and full day, open enrollment. Pastor: Eric Malachuk; Associate Pastor: J. Ethan Malachuk.

New Hope United Methodist Church | P.O. Box 744,

web site: www.New-HopeUMC.org

The New Hope United Methodist Church service will be held at the 4 Water St., Williamstown, at 10 a.m. Pastor Kim Kie.

Jesus Saves Tabernacle | 45 River St. 662-2260, 743-2687

The public is invited to join the congregation to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, 11 a.m. Pastor: Bill England-Horsfall.

Northern Berkshire Christian Church | 55 Harding Ave. 663-8998 http://www.nberkshirechurch.com

Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., Extreme Faith -- Real Relevant Faith. Pastor: Rev. Robert Bellofatto Jr.

St. Andrew's Episcopal | 1493 Mass. Avenue 663-3010

Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Pastor Susan Crampton and Pastor Charles O'Brien.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary | 68 Marshall St. 663-5316

Sat.: 2:30 p.m., Confessions; 4 p.m., Mass; Sun. 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., Mass Family/Children's Liturgy; 5:30 p.m., Mass Life/Teen Mass. Pastor: The Rev. William F. Cyr.

All Saints Episcopal (formerly St. John's Episcopal) | 59 Summer St. 664-9656

http://www.allsaintsberkshires.com

Worship services on Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Rector: Local Episcopal clergy leads services while they search for a new rector. Minister of Music: Dr. Matthew McConnell will accompany and lead the choir. Holy Communion is offered at both services and all are welcome.

The Salvation Army | 393 River St. 663-7987

Non-denominational Worship: Sun., 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Majors Ralph and Donna Hansen.

NORTH POWNAL, Vt.

Congregational Church |3554 Route 346 518-686-4636

Sunday morning worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 a.m. Coffee hour on third Sunday. Child care provided. Youth group meets Monday evenings at Grace Christian School in Bennington, 7-8:30 p.m. Pastor: The Rev. Gary C. Rogers.

PITTSFIELD

New Life Community Fellowship | 172 Hubbard Ave. 684-0001

Worship: Morning classes for everyone in the community at 9:15 followed by live music, skits & a message from the pastor Black at 10:30.

POWNAL, Vt.

Faith Christian Fellowship | 82 Main St. 802-823-7828

www.faithchristianfellowshipvt.org

Worship service: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastors Jerry Frey and Peter Grimes. Worship for the morning service is led by Joe Frey. Child care for infant-3 year-olds and Junior Church for 4-11 year-olds.

Our Lady of Lourdes - Roman Catholic. Mass: Saturday, 6:15 p.m.

Pownal Center | Center Street. 413-458-8302.

Sunday service: 10 a.m. Lisa M. Boulerice, pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Monday, 6:30 p.m.

United Methodist. | Route 346. Worship: 9 a.m.; Church School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Gary Dickson. Coffee time follows service.

READSBORO, Vt.

First Baptist | Main Street 802-368-2980

Worship: 9 a.m. Prayer meeting: 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. Senior Community Meal: Tuesday at noon. Pastor: John Brigham.

St. Joachim Parish | 342 Tunnel St. 802-423-5267

Vigil Mass: Sun. 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Cyrain Cabuenas.

SAVOY

Sovereign Grace Baptist | 664 Main Road (Route 116) 447-8127

Pastor: Kenneth Mick Jr. Worship: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

STAMFORD, Vt.

St. John Bosco | 818 Main Road 802-423-5267

Vigil Mass: Sat., 4 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Cyrain Cabuenas.

Stamford Community | Main Road 802-694-1533

8:30 a.m., Early service; 9:15 a.m., Praise and worship; 10 a.m., full worship service; Sunday School during 10 a.m. service; nursery available for both services. Pastor James LaMothe.

WILLIAMSTOWN

Community Bible | 160 Bridges Road 458-5556; FAX: 413-597-9881

www.cbcwilliamstown.com

Worship: 10:30 a.m. The sermon title is "Family Struggles: Choosing a Spouse," from Genesis 24 by Douglas Duncan. Sunday School, 9-10:15 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor: Douglas Duncan.

First Baptist | 731 Main St. 458-4811

Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Prayer Meeting: Weds., 7 p.m. Pastor: The Rev. Peter Daniels. For more information, www.fbcwilliamstownma.org; fstbaptistchurch@yahoo.com.

First Congregational | 906 Main St. 458-4273

Service at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Carrie Bail preaching "Looked and Loved," with the scripture Mark 10:17-31. Sunday School classes for children in grades K-6 meet. Childcare will be available in the nursery/playroom. There will be a remembrance of Ralph Herne. A brief coffee gathering follows the service. At 11:30 a.m., the Second Hour@the Meetinghouse lecture on "Adolescence and Early Adulthood" will be led by Dr. John Messerschmitt. At noon, the Youth Service Group wll meet in the Parlor. At 8 p.m. the Congregation Beth Israel will partner with Williams College Jewish Association and with the First Congregational Church of Williamstown in presenting Jen Marlowe, the American co-author of the book, "The Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian's journey from Prisoner to Peacemaker."

New Hope United Methodist Church | 777 Main St. 458-3183

www.New-HopeUMC.org

The New Hope United Methodist Church service will be held at the Williamstown Youth Center, 270 Cole Ave., Williamstown, at 10 a.m. Pastor Kim Kie and Community Ministries Coordinator Barbara Toll.

Parishes of St. Patrick & Raphael -- Roman Catholic

St. Patrick | 63 Southworth St. 458-4946

http://www.williamstowncatholics.org

Rite of Penance (Confessions/Reconciliation), Saturdays, 3-4 p.m. Mass: Sat., 4:30 p.m.; Sun., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Weekdays, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m., in the Parish Center, 53 Southworth St. Friday: Communion Service, 8:30 a.m., in the Parish Center. Pastor: Rev. Wayne C. Biernat.