Announcements & Connection Links 11/11/23
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all who have served or currently serving our country! It is because of people like you that we enjoy the freedoms we have in this nation. Thank you all for your service.
I hope everyone had a good time with the Coffey team earlier this week. They were a blessing to me and I hope they were to you as well. It was good to worship God alongside of them even though it was getting really cold! I started to wear my fleece pants and multiple layers. People have told me my blood will eventually thicken, but I am not sure if that will ever happen!
But cold or not, I am thankful that we get to worship God corporately together every Sunday. Please join us tomorrow as we sing songs of worship, hear God's Word, partake in communion together, and get to see some baptisms! It is a full day of giving God glory!
We will be continuing in our series in Ecclesiastes. There will just be two more messages (including tomorrow) and we will finally be done! Tomorrow, Solomon is preparing us for his ultimate conclusion with one last section on enjoying life and the realities of getting old.
Please also return Sunday evening if you are able. Sunday Evening PR will look at the topic: "Concerning the Jews". In 1899, Mark Twain wrote a paper by that name when he was asked why the Jews are the most universally hated people on earth -- even by people who have never met a Jew. His answer is interesting. I would like to look at the Bible and give an answer to that question especially in view of world events. PR welcomes feedback (after the message!).
Looking forward to worshipping with you all tomorrow.
In Christ,
Pastor John
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. DEACON NOMINATIONS: We will be voting on 2 new deacons this Sunday, November 12th. Our nominees are Elvis Chidozie, Scott Powell, and Ed St. Pierre.
2. COMMUNION: Please join us Sunday morning as we take communion together during the morning service.
3. FUNERAL FOR CHRISTINE LANYON: Everyone is invited to come to the funeral for Christine Lanyon on Saturday morning, November 18th at 10:30am at Truth Baptist Church. A lunch will be provided in the gymnasium after the funeral. The Lanyons will have an open mic time during the funeral for brief stories people may want to share about how Christine touched their lives.
4. 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! Watch this video to see the impact and outreach these shoeboxes have to the children who receive them.
5. TEEN DRAMA PERFORMANCE: Save the date for the Teen Drama performances of the play entitled “Summer Frost” on December 8 & 9. Free tickets are available at this link. Summer Frost follows the life of fictional Betty Sinclair - beginning with the celebration of her 13th birthday in 1918, and continuing through the decades of her life, with all the ups and downs that God brings. We walk with Betty as she puts her faith in Jesus and learns to depend upon Him for strength and hope.
6. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSALS: All children who want to participate in the Children's Christmas program should 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 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 5-10 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 - Radziewicz Life Group
This life group is meeting in different homes in the Windsor area. 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
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
