Announcements & Connection Links 3/30/24
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
God has already done a great work in our church in the last two days. The Good Friday service was very moving. Eli did a great job arranging and organizing, and all the musicians did a superb job presenting the death of Christ showing the heart of the true gospel.
This morning Truth Basketball League finished the season with a great tournament, and Keith presented the gospel to several hundred people in a very clear and compelling way.
Tomorrow we trust God will do a great work beginning with the Sunrise (almost) Service at 7:30am featuring the DOZ girls spiritual dance group and a devotion on the Resurrection by Jay van Acterberg.
Then we are looking forward to the ABF's, Sunday School, and the morning service. The Greenwoods have prepared the music for the Easter Service, and I will present the gospel as clearly as I can emphasizing the importance of the Resurrection of Christ.
I have already heard of several people who are bringing first time visitors, and we trust God will do a great work in the hearts of people. Please pray for God's presence and moving conviction in everything that happens tomorrow. Keep serving Christ! One day the Risen Lord will return, and all our efforts will have been worth it all.
I love you all. - PR
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE & BRUNCH: The DOZ ministry at TBC is putting on an Easter Sunrise service in the back field at TBC tomorrow morning, Easter Sunday morning, at 7:30am. If you can come, please bring a large brunch dish to share for the brunch in the gym following the service. Our normal Sunday School hour will start at 9:15am as usual followed by our Easter worship service at 10:30am. We will have no evening service on Easter.
2. BAPTISM: We will be having a baptism service in the gym after the morning service on April 21st. If you would like to get baptized, please see Pastor Rodriguez by April 1st.
3. UPDATE: In the last few weeks the TBC staff has been working together to understand the circumstances that led to Pastor John’s resignation, clarify what we have learned, and determine how we can move forward in unity. We are also working with the deacons to prepare a summary of this [and our plan for a pastoral search] that we will share with the church in late April once we are able to conclude our meetings. Thank you for your prayers for our church!
4. NEW MEMBERS: We welcome Ariel and Irvia Rosario and Diane LaCasse as new members at TBC!
5. SAVE THE DATE: VBS is July 8-12th. If you would like to teach or help with VBS, please let Hannah Bush know. We need many hands!
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 – Intro to Evangelism (Zoom By Request)
Come discuss how and why we need to evangelize! It's not too late to join this class that Skip Mission is teaching. 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 on the topic of Lament from Psalms. They meet in a classroom in the gymnasium. All ladies are welcome.
Sunday, 9:15am – Marriage in Light of Eternity
Jesse & Kim Christophel are leading a class on marriage up in the room across from the teen room at 9:30am on Sunday mornings. They are using the book You and Me Forever about viewing our marriage in light of eternity.
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 2-11 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.
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 Acts. Anyone is invited to join at church.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Chuck Jutras Life Group
This life group is studying Revelation chapter 4. 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 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
