Announcements & Connection Links 8/1-0/24
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
I trust God has helped you make it through this rainy, hot, humid, windy week without a leaky roof or tree damage.
Tomorrow morning we are going to look at Christ's infinite ability to sustain and provide all needs of every being in the universe -- including you. This is one of the most challenging truths for a believer to learn if you want to live without worry, stress and fear.
Sunday evening we are going to change it up some by having more of a question, answer and discussion time dealing with the truths that we will be considering in the morning. I will ask questions and let you (if you want) give answers, testimonies and explanations.
I believe the truths we will consider tomorrow beginning in Colossians 1:17 are essential to victorious Christian living. Please plan to come both morning and evening.
Also, for those interested in a 4 week class on Bible interpretation for about an hour from 1pm to 2pm on Sunday afternoon in the junior church room, please text me at 860-989-9321 so I will have enough copies of the notes printed and enough pizza to eat before the class starts.
Remember -- Don't be weary in well doing, for in due season you will reap if you faint not. Ga 6:9
Keep praying, witnessing, serving. God is real and God is good. It is worth the effort!
PR
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TASTE OF FELLOWSHIP: All ladies are invited to attend our monthly Taste of Fellowship where they connect at a local restaurant on Monday, August 12th. They will be meeting at Maggie McFly's in Manchester, CT at 6pm. If you can attend, please RSVP to Melanie. Feel free to invite a friend as well!
2. NEW ABF CLASS: Eli and Madeline have just started FamilyLife‘s all-new Art of Marriage series in a new Adult Bible Fellowship class. This series is designed to inspire and equip today’s couples: whether newly married, seasoned, empty nesters, or part of a blended family. The series presents six aspects of God’s powerful and perfect love, and how it can be be understood and applied to our lives and our marriages, in light of who we are in Christ. This class meets upstairs in the gym, and anyone is invited!
3. MISSIONARY VISIT: We will have Todd and Sara Hudson, our missionaries to Austria, with us on Sunday, September 1st.
4. HERMENEUTICS CLASS: Pastor Rowley will be teaching a 4 week Hermeneutics class (how to interpret the Bible) at his home on Sunday afternoons beginning on August 11th. If you are interested in joining, please let PR know. He will be providing lunch as well for the people attending class. Please RSVP to PR so he knows how much food to prepare for.
5. SOCCER LINK FOR REGISTRATION - ROUND 1: We are registering for soccer for TBC attenders annd those without a church home only. Please DO NOT share this link with anyone who attends a church/homeschool group who does not regularly attend TBC themselves. If you know of an unchurched family that you would like to reach please DO SHARE this link with them. We ask that anyone who is not a TBC attender or an unchurched friend of a TBC attender wait until the registration opens to everyone on or around August 20th. If you have any questions on this please reach out to Keith Tower.
6. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR: As mentioned on Sunday, the deacons and pastors have asked Amy Pepe to be our next Children’s Director, and she has accepted. She will be working with Hannah over the rest of the summer and early fall learning the ropes. We will be having a Children’s Ministry lunch for all Children’s ministry workers to discuss more details on Sunday, August 18th right after the morning service. If you have any questions, please see Hannah, Amy, or any of the pastors or deacons.
7. WEDDING INVITATION: Everyone at TBC is invited to Hannah Bush and Ryan Kruse’s wedding at noon on November 9th at TBC followed by a lunch reception in the gymnasium. Please let Hannah know if you plan to attend the wedding and/or the reception by September 15th. Children are welcome. In lieu of gifts, Hannah and Ryan would love any sort of note you’d like to send for them to read on their drive to PA.
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
Several ladies will be co-teaching this class over the summer. They meet in a classroom in the gymnasium. All ladies are welcome.
Sunday, 9:15am – Art of Marriage
Eli & Madeline are heading up the Art of Marriage series designed to inspire and equip today’s couples: whether newly married, seasoned, empty nesters, or part of a blended family. The series presents six aspects of God’s powerful and perfect love, and how it can be be understood and applied to our lives and our marriages, in light of who we are in Christ. 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 2-11 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 studying the book of Exodus and 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 - Chuck Jutras & Rudy Nelson Life Group
This life group is studying "The Power of Giving Thanks." Anyone is invited to join at church.
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
