Announcements & Connection Links 4/13/24
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
I know this has been a very difficult week for some in our church, for whom the prayer team and others have been praying. We are grateful that God gives comfort and deliverance, but there are real and genuine trials that people have to face. The Sunday morning message will touch on real storms of life.
While crossing the Sea of Galilee, the disciples were caught in the worst storm of their lives and were sure they were going to sink. In one sense they were unprepared, in another they were perfectly prepared -- the Lord of Heaven and Earth was in the boat with them. Whether you like boats and seas or not, Mk 4:35-41 has some lessons for all of us.
Sunday evenings give us an opportunity to dive into the deeper end of the Christian life than is possible on Sunday mornings since the messages can be tailored more toward mature believers who desire the "solid food" of the Word of God. Tomorrow evening is no exception. Why does the Holy Spirit groan in intercession for believers? I personally have learned more of the mind of God through these "groaning" messages in Ro8:19-27. Please come and be challenged.
I love you all. - PR
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. MOTHER'S DAY VIDEO: If you would like to submit 1-2 photos of an important mother figure in your life for our annual Mother's Day video, please email your pictures to Isaiah Rodriguez at isaiahrod.tbc@gmail.com as soon as possible before April 30th. We are asking for no more than 2 photos per mother.
2. VBS MEETING: Please join us for a brief VBS meeting and volunteer sign up opportunity right after the morning service this Sunday, April 14th. For any questions please see Hannah Bush.
3. NEW ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CLASS: Jesse and Kim Christophel will be starting a new ABF study called Love In Chaos by Bob Goff on Sunday, April 21st. How should Christians respond to the chaos in our world today? We will discuss what it looks like to follow Jesus and obey his commands. Each session will start with a 10 minute video, followed by discussion, scripture reading, and prayer together. This class meets upstairs in the gym at 9:30am on Sunday mornings.
4. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MEETING: All Children's Ministry volunteers should mark your calendars for a brief volunteer luncheon and meeting in the Fellowship Hall right after morning service on Sunday, May 5th.
5. 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 or early May once we are able to conclude our meetings. Thank you for your prayers for our church!
6. 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!
7. CARE TEAM PRAYER CHAIN: If you would like to be receive text messages when people send in urgent prayer requests, please text CARETEAM to 860-289-8976. We are so thankful for the caring team of people who pray for the urgent needs of our church family.
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 – Love In Chaos
Jesse and Kim Christophel are doing a study called Love In Chaos by Bob Goff. How should Christians respond to the chaos in our world today? We will discuss what it looks like to follow Jesus and obey his commands. Each session will start with a 10 minute video, followed by discussion, scripture reading, and prayer together.
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.
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
