Announcements & Connection Links 8/17/24
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
I trust you have had a good week. Tomorrow morning we have the privilege (and challenge) of meditating on Jesus Christ being the "Firstborn" of all creation and "Firstborn" from the dead. God's intention by these thoughts is that Jesus Christ is to be exalted and superior to all others. False cults misinterpret these verses to deny the deity and greatness of Christ. Please pray the the message will be as much a blessing to the church as it has been to me as I have studied for it.
Last Sunday evening we had a great time of testimonies of how God has made Himself real to each of us by providing needs -- often in unusual ways or at the perfect time. Sometimes it may not seem that God is providing as our resources run lower and lower. Elijah experienced this but seems not to have worried. I want to consider God's provision for Elijah and see how we can learn from his example.
The Bible Interpretation class got started off on a good note last Sunday at 1pm. Tomorrow we will be continuing our discussions. If you are involved in Sunday School or Junior Church, there will be a meeting at the same time which has the priority. You can catch back up next week. I really appreciate Hannah Bush and Amy Pepe doing a good job with the children's ministry.
Keep praying, witnessing, serving. God is real and God is good. It is worth the effort!
PR
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. MEN'S & WOMENS' MINISTRY & FELLOWSHIP: The men and the women (including teens age 12 and up) will meet separately for a time of encouragement and community on Sunday evening, August 25th, at 6pm. We will have a fellowship meal following the meetings around 7:15pm. We are asking each family to bring a large main dish, salad, or side that fits this description... "A summer picnic." That's just to keep things fun, but really, we need you to bring enough food to feed your family and several others. :) We will also have ice cream cones provided by the church!
2. MISSIONARY VISIT: We will have Todd and Sara Hudson, our missionaries to Austria, with us on Sunday, September 1st.
3. HERMENEUTICS CLASS: Pastor Rowley has started teaching a 4-5 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.
4. 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.
5. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR: As mentioned recently, 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.
6. 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.
7. SAVE THE DATES:
- August 25th - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- September 8th, 1-3pm - Vital Church will present the findings of their survey to the church.
- September 28th, 9-3 - Women's Ministry Retreat (times are approximate)
- September 29th - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- November 16th - Harvest Banquet
- December 15th - Children's Christmas Program
- December 22nd - Adult Christmas Meditations Night
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
