October 10
October 10
October 10
Volume 5 #10
Wading River Baptist Church
P.O. Box 438, 1635 Wading River-Manorville Road, Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 929-3512; 929-6022
www.wrbc.us office@wrbc.us
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Getting Acquainted with Ruth Kerr
There are some understanding as a five-year-old what had Ruth enjoyed working with people
individuals for happened. Ruth’s uncle lifted her up in with needs and became a nurse’s aide. She
whom the Getting order to kiss him one last time and as he worked at various hospitals including St.
Acquainted lifted her down close to him, Ruth slid out Charles Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and
column is perfectly of her uncle’s arms and into the coffin next East End Hospice. Sadly, her marriage
suited, and Ruth to her beloved father. The incident re- ended after 26 years.
Kerr is one of mains a strong memory and the beginning She adopted a “gypsy” lifestyle moving
those precious of a struggling relationship with her back and forth several times from Pennsyl-
individuals about mother. It initiated many visits with her vania to Long Island to be closer to her
whom we rarely grandmother, some of them months at a children; most recently she moved to North
hear. She is time. Her grandmother’s caring heart Carolina with her son. Ruth finally decided
faithful to Senior Saints, bringing a won- promoted much healing and provided her that Calverton is where she desires to be.
derful edge to the seniors’ fellowshipping. with a peaceful retreat.
She was raised a Methodist not fully
Most of the time she is quiet, pondering Ruth remembers her young life as a understanding Biblical truths. A couple of
her next item of crocheting, but not letting struggle but was able to develop a caring years ago she let Jesus into her life and a
her sense of humor and enduring smile be and nurturing heart. Maybe it was the friend suggested she attend the WRBC in
hidden away from others. years she became a Girl Scout, an organiza- order to nourish her new relationship with
Ruth is a native New Yorker, born in tion that teaches compassion among other Jesus Christ. That was 2 years ago. Her
Brooklyn on December 10, 1927. Her fa- things⎯for Ruth developed a very kind faith is new but it is growing under Pastor
ther, John Kerr, was a bricklayer and her and compassionate heart. Glass’s preaching.
mother, Beatrice Kerr, was a housewife and She remained in Brooklyn for the first She is a warm-hearted individual and
mother to her four children: Ruth (the old- 30 years of her life. In the earlier days of loves to write and crochet. Without a
est), William, Gordon, and Mary. those years she liked to sing; Ruth sang in doubt, Ruth’s crocheting skills are on the
Ruth’s early memories of her father her church choir and occasionally went professional level and she is available to
are very sketchy because he died when she roller skating where she met her husband crochet for you that special gift or maybe
was only five years old. She does remem- when he asked to dance/roller skate. Ruth an item you have been wanting. She is
ber her Methodist days at the Central continued her education at Suffolk Com- most generous not only with the love she
Methodist Church in Brooklyn; her father munity College and completed two years of has to give but when she can, in the gifts
helped build the church and he also served college in the nursing curriculum. She had she gives to those around her. Ruth is a
as a deacon in the church. six children: Charles, now 62; Barbara, lady to appreciate if given the opportunity.
The funeral of her father was a sad day now 60; Dorothy, now 55; Joanne, now 49;
⎯ Joan Tyska
for her and a day she will never forget. She and the twins, John and Maryann, now 47.
wanted to say goodbye to her Dad, not fully
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users of Facebook take full responsibility this, we could accomplish the task more Is there a way for people to get in
for their use of the site. quickly, but we don’t so we just have to be touch with the church? Sure. I wanted
It’s good to know that we are using patient. However, we do have the sermons to have a place for people to ask questions
these available resources. What on iTunes so you are able to use your or just find out more information. You can
other resources are there on our iPhones or iTouches. We have the links go to the Contact Us tab and fill out the
site? We have many pages of resources page which lists all the other places on the form that will be sent to the church office.
such as the sermon page, where all our web you can visit on various subjects. And If you want to contact Pastor Glass, you can
latest sermons are uploaded for digital use. then don’t forget The Beacon. You can email him at PastorGlass@wrbc.us.
read the current issue and download al- How about you? What if they want to
How far back can we go? We know,
most all of the past issues. There is also respond to this Q&A session or ask
for example, that John MacArthur’s
Pastor Glass’s blog which is really the tran- you some further questions⎯how
complete sermon archive is accessi-
script of his monthly radio devotional on can they contact you? They can email
ble through his website. Well, we’re
the Mars Hill Network. Due to time con- me at cglass@lilbluebox.org and I will
not quite there yet! We go back about two
siderations, Pastor Glass does not himself respond as quickly as I can. You can also
years. We are planning on trying to move
write on the blog, but it is there for those visit my website: www.lilbluebox.org.
all the sermons over, but to transfer 17
who wish to comment.
years of sermons can be very time consum-
ing. If we had full-time employees doing
September in Review
In reviewing September, may we back up a bit up. A hot dog buffet with all the re- On September 26, 2010, WRBC wel-
few days into August to begin with the gional favorite toppings was definitely a comed Michael and Debbie Bannon, mis-
birth of Evan James Kelleher? Congratula- fun luncheon bringing the child out in eve- sionaries to Lithuania. First it was break-
tions to Tom and Laura Kelleher and big ryone. That youthful desire was also ful- fast with the Bannons combined with a
brother, Luke, as they welcomed home filled with ice cream sundaes for dessert. PowerPoint presentation of their work in
healthy nine-pound Evan James, born on Mike Pandolfini brought a very sensitive Lithuania. Both Michael and Debbie de-
August 29, 2010. We and spiritual moment to the luncheon with scribed how they reach all ages as well as
also provide a photo- his touching testimony and all types of people. We have always known
graph of the Perry a thought to ponder. The of how they mentor growing Christians and
family taken on Au- thought was initiated by one teach English to those in Lithuania, but it
gust 22nd. Two-year- of Mike’s coworkers who was a joy to hear how they work within the
old Jake is one of our asked if the criminal minded schools via the Good News Club; how a
prayer are eligible for salvation. colleague, Robertas, has devised a method
concerns; Mike’s message was quite clear that all are to send out a daily Bible verse to mobile
please offered salvation just by asking to be saved phones; how Robertas uses the computer
refer to by our Lord Jesus Christ. for pre-evangelistic online games for the
the Sep- On September 24th, Awana kicked off youth using the Scriptures as the basis of
tember their season with promises of a full calen- the games; Debbie’s teas for the local
issue of dar of meetings that are not just unique women where they meet for social pur-
The Beacon for details. and fun but full of God’s Gospel. Some of poses and the Word of God is gradually
Bill Mallman led prayer meeting while the scheduled events are: Crazy Hair introduced to them; the Samaritan’s Purse;
Pastor Glass was on vacation. On Wednes- Night, Crazy Shoes Night, Pajama Night, and the Bible study for artists. Rev. Ban-
day, September 1st, Bill showed up with his and Beach Night (just to mention a few) non later preached at the 11 o’clock service
harmonica and banjo in hand which initi- along with one of the Awana favorites, The on Psalm 90:
ated a background study of the gospel Grand Prix. Under the leadership of Chris “Establish
hymn “God Leads Us Along” by G. A. and Jackie Hallstrom, Awana is offered to the Work of
Young. Bill strummed his banjo to a few children from 3 years old up to and includ- Our Hands”.
choruses of the hymn as those in atten- ing 8th grade. Awana is The Bannons
dance joined to sing along with him. open not only to those enjoyed the
September 11th is a day to remember from WRBC but from the hospitality of George and Judy Ehmann as
and the Senior Saints did as a handful of surrounding community. their overnight guests on Saturday.
seniors met for a Hot Dog Extravaganza Returning to Awana from
Luncheon in the fellowship hall of the the community are 3 ⎯ Joan Tyska
WRBC. Attendance was down a bit but the siblings: Ryan, Samantha, and Lorraine
enthusiasm could be easily recognized as a Conley (shown in picture), anxious and
eager to advance in the Awana program.
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October Bible Quiz Questions September Bible Quiz Answers
1) When was a Jewish son given his name? 1) Moses (Ps 90:4).
2) Which prophet was commanded by God to marry a harlot 2) 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep (2 Chr 7:5).
named Gomer to illustrate Israel’s spiritual adultery?
3) The 4th and 5th commandments (Ex 20:8-12).
3) Who was Abraham’s first son?
Note: Regarding these two commandments: if disobeyed,
4) What were the two reasons that God gave Israel the one does not do what should be done. All other
Promised Land? commandments: if disobeyed, one does what should not
be done.
5) Why did David take refuge with the Philistines for one year
4) “That you love one another, even as I have loved
and four months?
you, that you also love one another” (Jn 13:34).
Bonus: Who told Joseph, Mary’s husband, that those who
5) 2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:20-21.
sought Jesus’s life were dead and that Joseph and his family
were to depart from Egypt and return to the land of Israel? Bonus: Thomas (Jn 11:16; 20:24).
― Felix Acerra
The Birthday Corner
Submit the answers and Bible references to: office@wrbc.us. September 21st – Debbie Bristoll
The answers for this month’s quiz will be announced in October 2nd – John Moses Piraino
the next newsletter! October 16th – Ann Williamson
October 20th – Helen Bryan
October 2010
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AWANA
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Sunday School
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