DR. JEFFREY ARTHURS

JUNE 30, 2024, 10:00AM

Jeff was raised in western PA in a nominally Christian home and came to saving faith in Christ when he was fourteen years old. His life was turned upside down as he soon became deeply involved in the life of the church, receiving a call to preach at age sixteen. To this day his passion is preaching, and he uses his wide-ranging experience as a teacher, pastor, missionary, director, announcer, and consultant to equip others for more effective proclamation of the Word. He is the Robinson Professor of Preaching and Communication at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA. His books reflect his love of preaching and communication: Preaching with Variety, Devote Yourself to Public Reading of Scripture, Preaching As Reminding, and Preaching Narrative. Dr. Arthurs has been married for more than forty years and enjoys playing tennis and disc golf with his wife, Liz. They are the father of one son, Daniel.

Pastor juan saa

JULY 6, 2024, 7:00PM CONCERT

JULY 7, 2024 10:00AM

Pastor Juan Saa and his wife Ana have been serving at LifeWay Church since its beginning in 2000. He started out as the worship leader, and accepted God's calling as Lead Pastor in 2004. Having come to the U.S. from their home country of Colombia, their passion for God and His word, prayer, and people is not only evident in the ministry, but in every area of their lives.

Paula and Emma Dunn


July 11, 2024 – Ladies Tea Speaker

July 13, 2024, 7:00 pm Concert

 

For the past 37 years, Paula Dunn has been using her dynamic voice and her unique story to encourage, challenge, and inspire audiences of all ages.  Paula began performing concerts at the age of 14 and has released 14 solo albums.  She is a graduate of Liberty University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and Master’s degree in counseling.  While at Liberty University, Paula sang every weekend all across the United States and overseas.

For the past few years, Paula and her teenage daughter, Emma, have been traveling together and singing for Ladies’ conferences, camps, youth functions, and church events.  Their passion for Jesus shines through as they lead audiences in worship and share about God’s goodness and their faith in Him.

Rev. Dave Ripper

July 14, 2024

10:00 am

 

Dave serves at the lead pastor of Crossway Christian Church in Nashua and Milford, NH and as the chaplain of the Boston Bruins.  Dave and his wife, Erin, have three kids.  Dave is trying to hike all 48 of NH’s 4,000 foot mountains. 

john polce

July 20, 2024

7:00 pm Concert

 

For over twenty-five years, John Polce has brought this message to thousands of people through his live performances, television and radio shows, and recordings in the USA and for the two years he was based in Great Britain.  Catholic, Protestant and independent churches alike have welcomed and endorsed his work.

Dr. Bryan Wilkerson

July 21, 2024

10:00 am

 

Bryan has served as Senior Pastor at Grace Chapel, Lexington, MA.  He has been a pastor at Grace for 25 years and just retired.  He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.  Bryan’s life mission statement is “to lead as many people as possible to a joyful and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church”.  He is passionate about communicating God’s truth with clarity, warmth, and relevance to our daily lives.

Lakeside

July 27, 2024

7:00 pm Concert

 

LakeSide is an acoustic gospel group located in Madisonville, Tennessee. We desire to spread the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Our music is a blend of Southern, Country, and Bluegrass Gospel styles. We compose our music in a manner that will touch the generations from young children through senior adults.  We typically run five piece instrumentation (fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and bass guitar) and compliment that with smooth harmonies.

LakeSide started playing in churches throughout East Tennessee in 1995 as a family group called "The Gospel Bluegrass Boys." In 2007, due to some lineup changes, the group adopted the name "LakeSide." This is a group of individuals committed to their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. They desire to share their personal testimonies and songs to all who will listen. They love to tell others what the Lord has done for them and have a great time doing it.

Pastor Mark Clarke

July 28, 2024

10:00 am

 

Mark is pastor of Grace Bible Church of Port Charlotte, FL.  He is a graduate of Clearwater Christian College with a BA in Bible and a Master’s in Intercultural Studies at Wheaton College.  He has served Grace Bible for many years.  

The Strafford Wind Symphony

August 3, 2024

7:00pm CONCERT

 

The Stafford Wind Symphony has a way of creating a supportive atmosphere for the creation and enjoyment of music by non-professional musicians.  The SWS provides an opportunity for fellowship between musicians from all walks of life.  The commitment to the love of music has kept Strafford Wind Symphony alive and growing.  

Rev. Justin Nash

August 4, 2024

10:00 am

 

Justin is the Executive Director of the Advent Christian General Conference.  He is an excellent communicator and previously served as Director of Communication for the ACGC.  Justin holds a Bachelor Degree in Communication and a Master Degree in Theological Studies.  

Pastor Marc Swenson

August 11, 2024

10:00 am

 

Marc and his wife Ruth moved to NH in 2006 and became members of FCCO soon after. Marc gave his heart to Jesus at a young age and was called into ministry following college. He has served in vocational ministry since 2000 as a youth pastor, church plant pastor, and Mentoring Director. In 2010 he joined the staff at FCCO as the Associate Pastor. He loves to teach and preach God’s word, finds joy in watching people grow in Christ, and is directly responsible for overseeing the Adult Ministries at the church. One of his favorite verses is 2 Corinthians 5:17, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” The Swenson’s have four children, Hannah, Noah, Willow, and Asher. As a family, they love to hike together, do projects around the house, spend time near the water, and enjoy God’s great outdoors.

Pastor Jared Cassidy

August 18, 2024

10:00 am

 

Jared is pastor of Alton Community Church of Alton, NH.   

Rev. Larry Taylor

August 25, 2024

10:00 am

 

Larry Taylor was ordained as a minister of the Gospel in 1976 by Grace Chapel, Lexington, MA.  He retired in 2014 after a 51 year career in education as a teacher and administrator in Christian Schools.  He is serving as campground pastor this summer.

Rev. Willie Batson

September 1, 2024

10:00am

 

Willie Batson inspires his audience with practical information that challenges individuals and couples to work together through relational issues with a Christ-centered approach.  Willie brings both humor and practical wisdom to his presentations.

Willie Batson is a relationship coach, a pastor, and the author of two books – Tools for a Great Marriage and Tools for a Great Marriage Devotional. He has taught for more than 45 years on marriage, parenting, and personal growth topics. Willie and Debbie were married in 2022 following the deaths of their spouses. Combining their families, they now have five adult children and 11 grandchildren. The Batson’s live in East Tennessee during the colder months and in Alton Bay during the warmer months. They believe that God brought them together in this season of their lives to help people build Christ-centered relationships. For more information and resources visit his website: www.williebatson.com