Announcements & Connection Links 10/28/22
Dear TBC Friends and Family,
Today was a great tournament for Truth Soccer League! There were many close games and the kids all played well. I am praying that the relationships we created or maintained, the devotionals every week, and the gospel presentation are helping people see the truth of the gospel and people's need for a Savior.
Tomorrow we are continuing our study in Hebrews. We are finally in Chapter 8, which is the main point of what all of Chapter 7 is trying to say. Essentially, the author tells us the New Covenant is better than the Old Covenant. It is better because Jesus is better. This truth will help us realize some principles and practical applications with how we see our own lives when we compare what the world has to offer and what Jesus has to offer.
Please come back Sunday evening. Pr. Rowley is beginning a series called "God's Portrait of the Perfect Man". God has a goal for each of us to move toward in this life. A good verse to memorize along with this series is Ephesians 4:13 and/or Matthew 5:48. Paul's goal in ministry was to "present every man perfect [mature, complete] in Christ. We should have this same desire for ourselves, our families, and our disciples. Please also remember that tomorrow is the vote for deacons. The three nominees are Nino Vasquez, Adam Ploszaj, and Elvis Chidozie. Two of these men will rotate as new deacons for the next three years and one will be an alternate for a year. Looking forward to worshipping with you all tomorrow!
In Christ,
Pastor John
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. VOTING FOR DEACONS: TBC members will be voting this 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. BAPTISM: We will be having a Baptism this Sunday, October 30th after the morning service.
3. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP: The Baked Potato Fellowship will warm you this Sunday evening, October 30th! 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!
4. LEDA COTE FUNERAL: Leda Cote's funeral will be held at the church this Wednesday, November 2nd, at 9:30am. A reception with a snacks will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by replying to this email or texting Melanie if you plan to attend for the reception.
5. 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.
7. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Our annual packing of the shoeboxes party for Operation Christmas Child will be this Wednesday, November 2nd at 7pm in the auditorium. We are now collecting items to fill the boxes and are asking that physical donations be brought in by this 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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. All the session times are on the website (6:30pm Friday night, 9am and 11am on Saturday morning). Childcare will be available for ages 0-11.
11. 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
