Announcements & Connection Links 10/22/22
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
Today was the last day of the soccer season games before the tournament next week. We had many exciting and close matches! More than soccer though, as we get the opportunity to share about Jesus and the gospel with all in attendance next week, pray with us that God would open hearts and pour out his grace upon those who have not yet believe to believe upon Jesus Christ. Tomorrow we will continue our study in Hebrews and further our understanding of Jesus as a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. As we look more closely at Jesus as high priest, I trust the hope found in Christ will encourage all of us to live all the days of our lives for him.
Sunday evening Randy Prahl, the first assistant pastor of TBC and the person who was in charge of building our first buildings, will be with us. He and Pastor Rowley are planning to share a few clear and exciting ways they saw God's hand in founding of the church and in the building of our the first building. According to the time, Pastor Rowley will introduce a new series called "God's Portrait of an Ideal Christian." Finally, the three men up for deacon vote are Elvis Chidozie, Adam Ploszaj, and Nino Vazquez. If you need it, please take this next week to talk to each of these men. We will have the vote on October 30th. Looking forward to worshipping with you all tomorrow.
In Christ,
Pastor John
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. VOTING FOR DEACONS: TBC members will be voting next Sunday, October 30th, for 2 new deacons. Our three nominees are Elvis Chidozie, Adam Ploszaj, and Nino Vazquez. Two men will become deacons and one will be the new alternate deacon.
2. LEDA COTE FUNERAL: Leda Cote, a long time member of TBC, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior this week at 100 years old. Her funeral will be held at the church on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 9:30am. A reception with a light meal will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by replying to this email or texting Melanie if you plan to attend for the reception.
3. HARVEST BANQUET SETUP/TAKEDOWN/DECORATING: If you would like to help with the Harvest Banquet decorating, setup, and/or takedown, please let Beth Mission know or reply to this email. We need lots of help! Anyone can join.
4. MOVIE NIGHT: The movie night is only a few days away! Please get your tickets today, if possible, so we can get a good headcount! This movie has a solid Gospel message to the lost and will be a great blessing, challenge, and great encouragement to all in the ETERNAL realities of the cross our and risen Savior. The movie, MINDREADER, will be shown at the Cinemark Theater at Buckland Hills in Manchester, CT on Tuesday evening, October 25th at 7pm. Tickets are $10/person and can be purchased at this link. You can find more information about the movie at this link.
5. TEEN HANGOUT AT RODRIGUEZ'S: In lieu of an October Afterglow, we are inviting teens to come hang out at the Rodriguez's house on Saturday, October 29th from 4-9:00pm for a time of food, fellowship, games, and more! Parents will need to drop off/pick up teens at the Rodriguez's home in Windsor Locks, CT. Please RSVP to Madeline Eli if your teen(s) can attend.
6. BAPTISM: We will be having a Baptism on Sunday, October 30th.
7. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP: The next fellowship will warm you on a cold October evening (Sunday, October 30th) – Baked Potato Fellowship! If your last name begins with A – M, please bring a large portion of your favorite baked potato topping to share. If your last name begins with N – Z, please bring a large dessert to share. The church will provide the potato and beverages. See you there!
8. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Our annual packing of the shoeboxes party for Operation Christmas Child will be on Wednesday, November 2nd at 7pm in the auditorium. We are now collecting items to fill the boxes and are asking that all physical donations be brought in by Sunday, October 30th. You can see a list of items to donate here. We are hoping to pack 75 boxes, so if you are able, you can contribute toward the $10 shipping charges for each box. You can purchase shipping for boxes at this link or bring in cash on November 2nd. If you prefer to pack a box at home, boxes are available in the lobby. Please return packed boxes to the lobby by Sunday, November 13th.
9. GREETER/USHER/SECURITY VOLUNTEER MEETING: If you are part of the Greeter, Usher, or Security teams, please plan to stay after the morning service on Sunday, November 6th for a lunch meeting. If you would like to get more information in possibly joining one of these ministries and are not currently involved in volunteering during the morning service, please come to the meeting! Please RSVP by replying to this email or texting Melanie at 860-906-6783 if you plan to come to the meeting.
10. HARVEST BANQUET: It's time to purchase your tickets for the Harvest Banquet being held at 5:30pm on Saturday, November 12th. You can purchase your tickets on our website. We have invitation cards to hand out to friends and neighbors.
11. DISAPPOINTMENT WITH GOD: We will be having a Bible Conference on the topic of Disappointment with God with Dr. Mark McGinniss on November 11-13th.
12. KIDS' CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Rehearsals for the Kids' Christmas program are now being held during the evening service. Kids ages 2-5 will be dismissed at the usual time (after worship, around 6:15) to rehearse their part. 1st-6th grade kids will rehearse in the Junior Church room from 6:00-7:00. Children who are unable to attend on Sunday evenings may still participate in the program; see Connie Greenwood for more information. The kids will be sharing their program with us on December 11th at 6:00, so mark your calendars and plan to attend!
WEEKLY CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES & LINKS:
Sunday, 9:15am - 2's - 3's Sunday School Class (In Person Only)
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 4's - 5's Sunday School Class (In Person Only)
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 1st - 2nd Grade Sunday School Class (In Person Only)
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 3rd - 4th Grade Sunday School Class (In Person Only)
All 3rd - 4th graders are invited to attend in person.
Sunday, 9:15am - 5th & 6th Grade Class (In Person & Zoom)Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - Junior High Boys Class (7-9th grade) (In Person Only)
Any boys in this age group are invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - Junior High Girls Class (7-9th grade) (In Person Only)Any girls in this age group are invited.
Sunday, 9:15am – Lord, Teach us to Pray! (In Person Only / Zoom By Request)
Skip Mission's class will finish up "Prayer from John 14-16" and move to "The New Covenant Life in the Holy Spirit". Content includes God's OT covenant promise to Israel, now given to the church, the person of the Holy Spirit, the commands of the Spirit (walking, filling, etc), His fruit and more. This class meets in the classroom off the gym. Anyone is welcome.
Sunday, 9:15am - Ladies' Bible Study and Prayer (In Person Only)
Beth Mission is teaching an Old Testament survey class to women. They meet in the classroom across from the office. All ladies are welcome.
Sunday, 9:30am – Parenting Class (In Person Only)
Jesse & Kim Christophel and Madeline & Eli Rodriguez are over the course of this fall doing two studies: Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel and Engage by Kirk Cameron which is dealing with social media and parenting through that. The class format involves watching a short video followed by a time of discussion and prayer. Anyone is welcome.
Sunday, 9:15am - Idolatry in the Bible: Life versus Death (In Person & Zoom)
Dave Pepe is leading an adult class that is studying history of idolatry in the Bible. We are seeing that God calls us out of an idolatrous world to be His eternal ambassadors. Anyone is welcome to join in the Junior Church room (under the Sanctuary).
Sunday, 9:15am - Basic Bible Doctrines Class (In Person Only / Zoom By Request)
Pastor Rowley is teaching a Bible Doctrines class that has some time for Q&A each week. This class meets in the gym. Anyone is invited to join.
Sunday, 10:30am - SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE (In Person and Livestream)
The livestream can be accessed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube 15 minutes before the start of the service. Gather the whole family to worship with us for our morning service either in-person or via livestream on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
Sunday, 10:50am - Junior Church (Zoom & In Person)Junior Church will be in person (ages 4-8) and over Zoom (ages 4-11) at 10:50am. Junior Church will begin after the song service during the main worship service time.
Sunday, 5:00pm - Prayer Time for Church and Community Needs (In Person in Adult Classroom in Gym & on Zoom)
Anyone can join and pray with us!
Sunday, 6:00pm - SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE (In Person and Livestream)
The livestream can be accessed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Childcare and a Children's program (ages 2-10) are provided.
Tuesday, 7:00pm - Joseph & Rebecca Pondugula Life Group (Zoom Only)
This life group is open to anyone via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Teen Group (In Person Only)
Any teens are invited to join. Pastor Rodriguez leads the teen group.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Rudy Nelson Life Group (In Person & Zoom)
This life group is studying the book of Psalms. Anyone is invited to join in person at church or via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Ron Radziewicz Life Group (Zoom Only)
What does it mean to be blessed? And, more importantly, how do we become someone who is blessed? The kind of life God is calling us to may not look the way we imagined, but it will be better than we could have hoped. In this eight-session series, pastor Matt Chandler takes us through the Beatitudes and shows us what it means to live in the kingdom of God. Through Jesus’s teaching, learn what the blessed life really looks like. Anyone is invited to join.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Pastor & Deanna Rowley Life Group (Zoom Only)
Anyone is invited to join via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Kevin Tower Life Group (In Person & Zoom)
This life group is studying the life of Christ through the Gospels. Anyone is invited to join in person at church or via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Elvis Chidozie Life Group (Zoom Only)
This life group is on pause until January.
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
