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Please, join us for worship this Sunday as we study Psalm 22 where David utters the words of anguish that Jesus later utters while hanging on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
We have titled this sermon series, In His Presence, yet the focus at the beginning of Psalm 22 is on the feeling of God’s absence. We all go through difficult times in life, and many of us have gone through excruciating times of anguish. In those moments, it really does feel like you are all alone, and that God is nowhere to be found. Does this sound like the character of God that Scripture reveals to us? Let’s gather together for worship and consider how suffering and sorrow can give way to praise and worship.
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Fall Back
This Saturday, October 31, we return to Standard Time. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before bedtime.
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Elder Selection Process Approval Phase
Our next information meeting will be this Sunday, November 1, for Pastor Aaron. Attendance at the Information Meetings is encouraged, but a quorum is not necessary. These meetings allow the congregation to interact with the candidates corporately. There is an information card which includes the meeting schedule available at the Connection Desk.
The following dates on our scheduled are:
November 8 – Information Meeting for Pastor Joe
November 15 – Business Meeting to vote on approval of each individual candidate.
We ask all members to be present for the Business Meeting on November 15. A quorum is required. This is an important day in the history of Merrimack Valley Baptist Church. Please join us and keep this process in your prayers.
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Men's Conference
At this men’s conference, we are starting a multiple series discussion on what it looks like to be a man according to God’s design. It is critical that we understand who God has created us to be and how we ought to live aligned with His design as we seek to be rooted in Christ together. Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00AM-2:00PM. To sign up, click here.
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Veteran's Day Chapel - Hosted by SMCA
South Merrimack Christian Academy would like to invite all military veterans to join them for their Veteran’s Day Chapel on November 9, at 8:00AM-9:00AM, in the multipurpose room. If you are planning to attend, you may RSVP to the school office at 603-880-6832.
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Teen Life - Friendsgiving
On November 14, the teens will have their Friendsgiving event on Saturday from 2:00PM-5:00PM, at the Annex. They will have a time for fellowship, games, and tasting delicious dessert! Please bring a dessert to share. We will be judging the best dessert of the evening.
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Business Meeting
Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 15, We will have our business meeting to vote on our elder selection for Pastor Dave, Pastor Joe, and Pastor Aaron after service in the multipurpose room. Members, please plan to attend; a quorum is needed.
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Thanksgiving Service / Baptism
On Sunday, November 22, we are having a special Thanksgiving Service with testimonies and a baptism. If you have committed your life to Jesus Christ to follow Him, and would like to be baptized please, contact the church office. There will not be any programs on Wednesday, November 25.
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SMCA Christmas Craft & Book Fair
This is SMCA's very first Christmas Craft Fair and all the vendors are from within our church and school community! This is a wonderful opportunity to shop small, support local makers, and encourage our church and school community. All of the vendor table fee proceeds from the Craft Fair will go to SMCA Professional Development. As an added bonus, our SMCA students will be offering gift wrapping services during the event to help raise funds for their upcoming senior trip—making your Christmas shopping even easier!
We’re also excited to share that Morning Star Book Store will be joining us, offering a wonderful selection of Christian books and gifts alongside our talented local vendors.
The community shopping times are, Thursday, December 3, from 3:00PM-6:00PM, and Friday, December 4, from 3:00PM-6:00PM.
Join us for a festive time of fellowship and local community shopping! For more information, please contact Alissa Chestnut, the SMCA Events Coordinator. Alissa is also looking for volunteers to assist with planning the fair, and for set up/breakdown of the event.
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Ladies' Christmas SEE
Ladies, save the date for our next Christmas Seminar for Enrichment & Encouragement! We hope you will join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8:45AM-11:30AM.
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Services
Adult & Children’s Sunday School @ 9:00AM
Sunday Worship @ 10:30AM – Livestream available
Children's Church – Children will be dismissed from the MPR after the song service @ the 10:30AM service.
Wednesday Adult Bible Study @ 6:45PM, in the Chapel - No Livestream
Teen Life @ 6:45PM, at the Annex
AWANA @ 6:30PM
Online Early Morning Prayer, Monday-Friday @ 630AM Livestream
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Giving
You may give by either mailing checks to 517 Boston Post Road, Merrimack, NH, 03054, or by donating online here. To view this week's giving statement, click here. You may pick up a hard copy of this week's statement, on Sunday, at the Connection Desk.
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Seeking to serve,
Greg Odiorne
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