Announcements & Connection Links 2/4/23
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
I hope that everyone is healthy and well! I know some families got sick this past week. The Vo family was very sharing of the stomach bug, and that took most of us out! The extreme cold did not help. All I could do yesterday was stare at the temperature dropping as it got closer and closer to 0 degrees. That is the coldest I have ever lived through!
Cold or not, we will have worship tomorrow! Please join us as we continue our series in Hebrews. Last week we read through another one of the severe warnings in Hebrews. Tomorrow we see the encouragement that the author has for the Jewish Christians despite their sluggishness in the faith. It will be a very relevant message for us today as we all need encouragement through life difficulties.
Please also come back Sunday evening as Pastor Rowley continues his series. Jesus says that His relationship with the church is much like that of a husband and wife in Ep 5:21-33. On Sunday evening we will study the Church through the lens of marriage. Pastor Rowley believes this will show another reason why the angels see the amazing wisdom of God as He works through us in this age. Please come back with your thinking caps on.
Looking forward to worshipping with you all as we meet together to stir one another up to love and good works!
In Christ,
Pastor John
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. VOTING ON BUDGET: TBC members will be voting on the TBC 2023 budget on Sunday, February 5th. If you need a copy of the budget sheet, please reply to this email.
2. ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: Your annual contribution statements have been mailed this week. Please let Scott Powell know if you have any questions or if you do not receive your statement.
3. LADIES' TASTE OF FELLOWSHIP: Our next ladies' Taste of Fellowship will be at Maggie McFly's this coming Monday, February 6th at 6:15pm. Please RSVP by replying to this email or letting Melanie or Wendy know that you can come so we can reserve enough space. All ladies are invited to come, order and pay for your own meal, and fellowship with and invest in other ladies from our church.
4. SUPER BOWL HANGOUT: After the evening service on Sunday, February 12th, everyone is welcome to stick around to watch the rest of the Super Bowl together. If you plan to stay after, please bring some Super Bowl food and snacks to share. We will have an informal time of fellowship and snacks after the service in the lobby and auditorium while the Super Bowl is playing.
5. LIFE GROUPS: If you would like to join a life group at TBC, text Life Group to TBC's phone number, 860-289-8976, or reply to this email. We have options on various weeknights in homes or at church and with childcare.
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 - Young Adults Class
Any young adults are invited to join this class that provides community and Bible study on topics that matter to young adults. They are currently doing a series by Kyle Idleman called Not a Fan. This class meets in the Young Adult Classroom.
Sunday, 9:15am – The Covenants (In Person Only / 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 a classroom right off the gymnasium.
Sunday, 9:15am - Discipleship Training Class
Kevin Tower will be beginning 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 - Theology of Work
This class will be exploring why all work matters. The ideas in this class can transform how you think about the hours spent at work and God's calling through those hours. Anyone is invited to join. This class is meeting in the room across the hall from the teen room.
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 – Marriage Class (In Person Only)
This class is doing the FamilyLife's Vertical Marriage series and then will follow that series up with another study on the topic of marriage. This class is meeting in an upstairs gymnasium classroom. Anyone is invited to join!
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 (In Person, Zoom by Request - Text Melanie at 860-906-6783)
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, 6:30pm - Keith Tower Life Group (In Person Only)
Life group in Windsor, CT. Anyone can join. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend.]
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)
This life group is studying the 2 Peter. Anyone is invited to join in person at church or via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Ron Radziewicz Life Group (Zoom Only)
We are all busy. Some of us can't remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us. Join pastor and author John Mark Comer in this five-part series as he addresses one of the greatest threats to our spiritual lives: hurry. Instead of allowing our calendars and screens to control our lives, Jesus offers us a new rhythm of life, overflowing with grace, peace, and beauty. 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)
This life group is studying the life of Christ through the Gospels. Anyone is invited to join in person at church or via Zoom.
Friday, 6:30pm - Pastor John Life Group (In Person Only)
Life group in East Hartford, CT. Anyone can join. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend.
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
