Category: Archive of Event Photos

We started with dinner, then outdoor games. After moving on to roasting marshmallows and the pie contest, we had the kids line up for pinatas. Then it was time for the campfire singalong and Pastor Bill\’s devotion on Psalm 100:1-5. What a wonderful Harvest Party! \”Make a joyful shout to the Lord!\” Ps. 100:1

It was such a lovely day for our Autumn Tea.  We enjoyed a wide variety of finger foods and teas.  After we all sang \”Great is Thy Faithfulness\” together, Christy & Tabetha played \”Give Thanks.\”  Then our guest speaker, Gretchen Pierce, challenged us with a devotion from Psalm 24:1, which says \”The earth is the LORD\’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.\” We are so thankful for all the ladies who worked so beautifully and efficiently to make this such a wonderful day!

What a packed day! The Youth Chorus, who meet on Wednesdays to practice, sang \”Trust in the Lord,\” which is Proverbs 3:5-6 put to music by Ron Hamilton. They did such a nice job! Then after church , the kids made pinatas while the Ladies\’ Luncheon happened in the Fellowship Hall. It was a nice day of fellowship at Beacon!  Added to this gallery are some shots of the kids painting their pinatas in October.

\”Campers have S\’more fun!\” Especially when we camp out as a church. The fellowship was sweet, REALLY sweet, as we ate gooey-crunchy s\’mores and roasted hot dogs. We had a wonderful time of prayer Saturday morning at the church camp prayer breakfast. Then Sunday we loaded up and went to church in our camping gear. Then back to camp for s\’more fun! Praise the Lord for a wonderful few days together! And we thank Him for the beautiful weather we enjoyed at Burlingame State Campground!

What a lovely couple of days God gave us for our trip to New Hampshire.  We left at 9 am Friday morning and went the scenic way to shop and have lunch together, then shop some more on our way up to The Wilds of New England.  Gretchen Fant spoke so well on the topic of Faith. She was very down-to-earth and challenging in her delivery.  As you can see there was plenty of time for relaxation, as well.  We all enjoyed the fellowship together!

What a fantastic day we had on Sunday, September 1, 2013! Praise the Lord! We had quite a few local visitors and a bus load of special guests from around the country. The Free Will Baptist Home Missions Hertitage Tour Rolled in before Sunday School. Pastor Henry Horne from Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Chocowinity, NC, preached a message for the Teens and all adult Sunday School classes, which met in the auditorium.

Christy Reynolds\’ childhood pastor, Pastor Dann Patrick from Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro, NC, who also married Pastor Bill and Christy, preached for the Worship Hour. Praise the Lord, one person prayed to ask the Lord Jesus to forgive her sins and be her Savior after the service.
Then we headed to the fellowship hall where our church folks put out quite a spread! Steamed Clams, Stuffed Quahogs, Clam Chowder, Baked Stuffed Flounder,  Italian food, Allie\’s Donut Cake, and more gave these special guests a taste of Rhode Island! Thanks to all who helped, especially Ray Warner, Melissa Titzman, and Shirley Hargraves.  And of course, thank you to Pastor Bill for fileting all that flounder!
Special thanks to all the guests from our sister Free Will Baptist Churches for worshiping with us. We so enjoyed your fellowship!

This year we used \”The Kingdom Chronicles\” from AIG for our Vacation Bible School on July 15-19.  The kids had a great time as we traveled back to medieval times and learned how to become part of God\’s Kingdom and how to put on His armor.  We learned so much about God\’s love for us!!! The kids had fun in games, crafts, snacks, and Bible lessons.  Special thanks to all the workers, and especially the group from Lake Road Free Will Baptist Church in Maine.  Thanks for your help!

This year our Free Family Fun Fair was on July 13, 2013 and featured a Dunk Tank, Slip & Slide, and Bouncy Slide along with the usual games and treats. Although there were occasional showers, we enjoyed the overcast day because it kept us cool! It was great to see everyone who came out–we had an awesome day. Praise the Lord! Special thanks to the group from Lake Road Free Will Baptist Church in Maine for coming down to help out!

After a delicious fellowship dinner, we went outside to help the kids enjoy some archery!  Pastor Bill, Dave Quinn, and Ben & Corina Essex helped instruct the kids on bow safety and procedure.  Although lots of arrows went whizzing past the targets, quite a few had to be pulled out of them!  Great job, kids!  The weather was perfect–beautiful sunshine and warm breeze, not hot, and not cold.  Perfect!  Praise the Lord for another great day at church!