Announcements & Connection Links 10/21/23
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
This week my heart has weighed heavy for Christine Lanyon and Joe Picard. As you may already know, Christine has been intubated with the hopes that her seizures will be under control and her brain may heal. Brother Joe Picard yesterday night went home to be with the Lord. He was at peace and ready to see his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please continue at all times when you remember, to be praying for Christine and her healing. Be also praying for comfort for the Picard family as they live a new reality without Joe.
As I think about life and the certainty of death as Ecclesiastes has been talking about, it makes me all the more committed to living a life that is worthy of the gospel, something I know Brother Joe has lived. Let us seize every moment of our lives to live for God. Join us for corporate worship tomorrow as we seek to praise God and submit ourselves to His Word. As we continue in our study of Ecclesiastes, we will see tomorrow various practical godly wisdom that we should employ in our lives to the glory of God.
Please also come back Sunday evening as we have the privilege of having one of our missionaries Steve Cerna give us an update and share the Word of God with us.
Looking forward to being with you all tomorrow!
In Christ,
Pastor John
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. NEW MEMBERSHIP CLASS: If you are interested in becoming a member of TBC, Pastor Rowley would love to have you join his class at 9:15am on Sundays in the gym.
2. NEW MEMBERS: This Sunday, October 22nd, we will be voting on the following candidates for becoming new members of our church: Joe & Ana Lopez, Leah Lopez, John & Maria Paull, Rand & Sara Miller, and Samantha Thoma.
3. DEACON NOMINATIONS: It's time for our members to nominate 3 men to serve as deacons at TBC! We will be voting on 2 new deacons of the top three affirmed nominees on November 5th. Please look at the list of TBC men who have been members for more than 1 year. This list also includes the qualifications for deacons as described in our Constitution. We encourage you to talk with the people you would like to nominate to see if they would be willing to serve as a deacon. All nominations should be received by Sunday, October 22nd either by replying to this email or by submitting a ballot (ask an usher for your ballot).
4. MISSIONS UPDATE: Our missionary Steve Cerna (El Salvador) will be presenting an update on his family's ministry this Sunday evening. Please make plans to attend!
5. PARENTING CONFERENCE: A local Christian homeschool organization is hosting a "Biblical Discipleship Parenting" seminar at our church on Friday, October 27th from 1-8pm. If you would like more information or want to purchase tickets to attend, you can visit the TEACH website at this link.
6. MEN'S & WOMEN'S MINISTRY & FELLOWSHIP: The men and the women (including teens age 12 and up) will meet separately for a time of encouragement and community on Sunday evening, October 29th from 6-7:15pm with a church fellowship following. For this fellowship we are asking every family to bring a favorite large main dish, salad, or dessert to share. We hope you can plan ahead to be able to join us! If you have any questions or for more information, please ask Melanie or Nino.
7. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: It's time to collect items to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! Shoeboxes will be available in the lobby. We ask that all physical donations (see this link for suggestions) be brought in by Sunday, November 12th as our packing party will be Wednesday, November 15th at 7pm. Everyone is invited to participate! If you can't make the packing party, feel free to take home boxes to pack on your own. OCC requests a donation of $10/box to ship. If you are able, you can purchase shipping for boxes online. See Dave or Amy Pepe with any questions!
8. HARVEST BANQUET TICKETS: It's time to start purchasing your Harvest Banquet tickets ($10 each)! You can use this link to pay online or see Stacey Lavers to purchase a ticket in person. The Harvest Banquet will be November 4th at 5:30pm with meetings with the Coffey team following from November 5-8th.
9. BAPTISM: If you would like to demonstrate your faith publicly through believer's baptism, please let Pastor Eli know. Our next baptism will be held on November 12th.
10. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSALS: Connie Greenwood has started Christmas program music rehearsals for children ages 6-12 on Sunday evenings from 6-7pm. All children who want to participate in larger portion of the program should come to most of the 10 Sunday evening rehearsals. They should also be available for at least one of the dress rehearsals (but ideally both) on December 3rd and 10th during the 9:15am hour and the program at 6pm on December 10th. If your child cannot attend the Sunday evening rehearsals but does want to participate in one or two Christmas carols with all the kids, please plan to attend both dress rehearsals. If you have any questions, please see Connie or Hannah Bush.
WEEKLY CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES & LINKS:
Sunday, 9:15am - 2's - 3's Sunday School Class
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 4's - 5's Sunday School Class
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 1st - 2nd Grade Sunday School Class
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 3rd - 4th Grade Sunday School Class
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 5th - 6th Grade Sunday School Class
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - Junior High Boys Class (7-9th grade)
Any boys in this age group are invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - Junior High Girls Class (7-9th grade)
Any girls in this age group are invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - Teen Class (10-12th grade)
Any guys or girls in this age group are invited. Fresh baked snacks available most weeks. :)
Sunday, 9:15am - Teachings of Jesus
Join us as we work through Jesus' sermon from Matthew 5-7. We will discuss the reality of living as followers of Christ in the presence and power of the Kingdom of God within our everyday world. This class meets in the upstairs Gym Adult Classroom across the balcony.
Sunday, 9:15am – The Covenants (Zoom By Request)
The Covenant's class is a study of the 7 key promises (covenants) that God makes to mankind and Israel in His restoration of all things back to His original design, including the Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Palestinian, Davidic and New Covenants. If curious ask Skip Mission for more details. Anyone is invited to join. This class meets in the classroom across from the church office.
Sunday, 9:15am - Discipleship Training Class
Kevin Tower is teaching a 12-15 week class for those interested in getting training in how to become an effective disciple maker. We encourage all regular attenders to attend this class at some point! This class meets in a classroom down below the auditorium lobby. Anyone is invited to join!
Sunday, 9:15am - Ladies' Bible Study and Prayer
Beth Mission is teaching an Old Testament survey class to women. They meet in a classroom in the gymnasium. All ladies are welcome.
Sunday, 9:15am – Holy Sexuality Class
We are covering a series for parents with tweens/teens called Holy Sexuality. This Biblically founded and very pertinent series will run through the end of December. This class is meeting in the classroom across from the teen room upstairs in the gym. Anyone is invited to join!
Sunday, 9:15am - The Book of 1st Peter (In Person & Zoom)
This class is studying the book of 1st Peter. We are seeing that Almighty God has called us out of an idolatrous, demonic world to be His ETERNAL ambassadors of light for Him in time. We are also seeing our ETERNAL position in Christ, contrary to that of a subjective, demonic position of darkness. We will pray from 9:15-9:30 and have some brief fellowship before diving into the Bible and discussions right around 9:30am. Anyone is welcome to join in the Young Adult room in the gym.
Sunday, 9:15am - Membership Class (Zoom By Request)
Pastor Rowley is teaching a rotating class focusing on what we believe and why. This class has time for Q&A each week and meets in the gym. Anyone is invited to join at any time.
Sunday, 10:30am - SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The livestream can be accessed on Facebook and YouTube and our website 10-15 minutes before the start of the service.
Sunday, 10:50am - Junior Church
Junior Church is for children ages 2-11 and begins after the morning worship time in the auditorium.
Sunday, 5:00pm - Prayer Time for Church and Community Needs (Adult Classroom in Gym & on Zoom)
Anyone can join and pray with us!
Sunday, 6:00pm - SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE
The livestream can be accessed using the livestream button at the top of our website. Childcare and a Children's program (ages 2-11) are provided.
Tuesday, 7:00pm - Joseph & Rebecca Pondugula Life Group (Zoom Only)
This life group is open to anyone via Zoom.
Tuesday, 7:00pm - Rodriguez Life Group
This life group meets in Windsor Locks at the Rodriguez's home and is discussing the topic of Biblical Principles for Family Living. Anyone is invited to join. Children are welcome.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Teen Group
Any teens are invited to join in the teen room at church. Pastor Rodriguez leads the teen group.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Rudy Nelson Life Group
This life group is studying the book of James. Anyone is invited to join at church.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Pastor & Deanna Rowley Life Group (Zoom Only)
Anyone is invited to join via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Kevin Tower Life Group
This life group is studying the life of Christ through the Gospels. Anyone is invited to join in person at church.
Friday, 6:30pm - Chidozie Life Group
This life group is meeting in Windsor. Anyone is invited to join.
If you would like to join a Life Group or Adult Bible Fellowship group, please just join in via the links above or text or call Kevin Tower at 860-916-5062.
If you have a prayer request or need help in some way, please contact the any of our staff and/or the Care Team at CareTeam@truthbaptistchurch.org.
Looking Unto Jesus,
TBC Staff
