Announcements & Connection Links 2/22/25

Dear TBC Family and Friends,

The basketball ministry is going well.  All the games were hard fought today with several being very close, and some went into overtime.  I really appreciate the coaches and the parents and the kids.  Sometimes there are tears, but the attitudes have been a great testimony.  

Tomorrow is an exciting day for us as we will have Pastor Pat Hand preaching for us in the morning service.  Today after basketball several people came to meet and talk with him.  He is very easy to talk with and to like.  He has a genuine heart for God and is a good preacher who has been a traveling evangelist for about 13 years of his 50 year ministry.  He will be preaching on, "What is So Great about the Great Commission."   I genuinely believe he will fit beautifully into our church ministry as an interim pastor as he and I have much in common.  After the morning service he will be around the auditorium and lobby to talk with people.

On Sunday evening we have our normal monthly Men's and Women's Ministry.  This has become a genuine highlight of our church monthly schedule.  After the group discussions we will meet in the gym for a fellowship meal.  This will also be another good opportunity to meet Pastor Pat Hand.  

Deanna and I are glad to be back, especially since the weather is warming up a little this next week.  Excited to see everyone one tomorrow.

PR

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  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 this Sunday evening, February 23rd, at 6pm. We will have a fellowship meal following the meetings around 7:15pm. We are asking each family to bring something "I Just Love...." as a large main dish, salad, or dessert... enough to feed your family and a few more.

2.  PASTOR PAT HAND VISITING:  Pastor Pat Hand, the Intentional Interim Pastor with Vital Church Ministries, will be visiting our church tomorrow, February 23rd.  He will be preaching in the morning service and will be present before and after both services on Sunday and at the church fellowship in the evening as well.  TBC Members will be voting in early March on this question:  Shall we hire Vital Church Ministry to provide us a team of counsel and Pat Hand as an Intentional Interim Pastor to help us transition to our next lead pastor?

3.  SAVE THE DATES: 

     - February 23 - Pastor Pat Hand with Vital Church Ministry will be with us all day.
     - March 14 - Bridal Shower for Anneliese Person at 6pm
     - April 12 - All Church Cleanup Day
     - May 31 - Daniel Harper and Anneliese Person Wedding
     - June 21 - Jack van Achterberg & Michaela Carr Wedding
     - July 7-11 - VBS
     - July 14-19 - Teen camp at The Wilds of New England (Aaron Coffey speaking)
     - August 15 - Jenna Harper and Ethan Wright Wedding

WEEKLY CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES & LINKS:

Sunday, 9:15am - 2'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 - Ladies' Bible Study and Prayer
Join us as we dive into the book of James, Christianity 101, if you will! Full of practical, straight to the point instruction, we will learn how to better be “doers of the Word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22), by uncompromisingly putting our faith into action! They meet in a classroom in the gymnasium.  All ladies are welcome.

Sunday, 9:15am – Resolving Everyday Conflict
Eli & Madeline, Keith and Wendy, and Jesse and Kim are heading up this series.  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  This class meets upstairs in the gym, and anyone is invited!

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 we believe it.  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 2-9 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 2-9) are provided. 

Tuesday, 7:00pm - Joseph & Rebecca Pondugula Life Group (Zoom Only)

This life group is studying the book of Exodus and is open to anyone via Zoom.

Wednesday, 9:30am and 7:00pm - Women's Bible Study 

All women are invited to join us as we study 12 Extraordinary Women using the book by John MacArthur.  Diane LaCasse teaches this class in a classroom off the gymnasium.  Please RSVP to Diane or reply to this email if you are interested in joining this study.

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 - Chuck Jutras Life Group
Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  This group is not using the videos but is still going through the book.  Anyone is welcome to join at TBC.

Wednesday, 7:00pm - Rudy Nelson Life Group

Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  Anyone is welcome to join in the Junior Church classroom at TBC.

Wednesday, 7:00pm - Ron Radziewicz Life Group

We share snacks, fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and are studying the Resolving Everyday Conflict series as well.
Please accept an invitation to our TBC Life Group meeting each Wednesday, at 7:00PM, at the home of one of our members. 

Wednesday, 7:00pm - Pastor & Deanna Rowley Life Group (Zoom Only)

Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  Anyone is invited to join via Zoom.

Wednesday, 7:00pm - Kevin Tower Life Group 

Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  Anyone is invited to join in person at church.

If you would like to join a Life Group or Adult Bible Fellowship group, please 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