Announcements & Connection Opportunities 10/12/24
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
Tomorrow we will pick up back in Jesus Sermon on the Mount/Matthew 6 where we left off this past summer. Jesus challenged the people of His day, and by extension us, to trust the provision of the Father and be wholly committed to Him in the all the material things we need to live. I trust we will all be encouraged to recognize our loving Father as our provider and to look to be generous as He has thus called us to be.
In the evening, Pastor Eli will be bringing a message, so please plan to come back if you are able.
May we live for him,
Keith
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TEEN PARENT MEETING: Parents of TBC teens should please try to join Pastor Eli and Madeline for a Teen Parents' Meeting this Sunday, October 13th, right after the morning service in the fellowship hall downstairs. This will be a time of food and fellowship (pizza and salad), discussion on ideas for upcoming activities, and a time for questions and prayer. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP by emailing or texting Eli or Madeline ASAP to ensure they have enough food.
2. TASTE OF FELLOWSHIP: All ladies are invited to meet up for our monthly Taste of Fellowship at Frontera Grill in Manchester, CT at 6pm on Tuesday, October 15th. All ladies pay for their own meal, but we enjoy a special time of community together. Feel free to bring a friend!
3. BRIDAL SHOWER FOR HANNAH BUSH: All ladies and teen girls are invited to attend a bridal shower luncheon for Hannah Bush on Saturday, October 26th at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall at TBC. You can bring a soup, salad, sandwiches, fruit, or dessert for the luncheon to share. If you would like to bring a gift, please know that Hannah is not able to carry gifts when she moves to her furnished apartment in Pittsburgh, so gift cards and/or a note of encouragement or advice is an option. Either way, this is just a time to spend some fun time together before Hannah moves away in early November.
4. HARVEST BANQUET TICKETS: It's time to get your Harvest Banquet Tickets for Saturday, November 16th at 5:30pm! Please use this link to purchase as many tickets as you will need. No childcare will be provided, and the age recommendation for the banquet is generally around 12 years old and up.
5. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: We have 4 ways to get involved with OCC this year. 1. Drop off supplies to fill boxes in the church office (look here for great gift ideas) anytime between now and Sunday, November 17th. 2. Sponsor shipping charges for as many boxes as you can. We need 75 sponsorships. Use this link or the link below to purchase sponsorships. 3. Come to a drop-in packing party in the auditorium from 7-8:30pm on Wednesday, November 20th. Help us build boxes. Kids are welcome to come help! 4. Grab a box (or two or more) from the church lobby once they are available and pack it at home. Bring it back already packed anytime before Wednesday, November 20th.
6. CHURCH FAMILY UPDATE: On Sunday evening September 15th, the deacons and staff met to debrief after the Vital Church presentation. We talked through the Tap Root issue and each Branch Root issue in detail and had good agreement and unity in our discussions. We also talked through all the recommendations and assigned deacons and staff to most of the recommendations for further reflection and consideration. We are reviewing some of the resources that Vital Church recommended and will be meeting again on October 20th to discuss further. We have also scheduled a Family Meeting for Sunday evening, November 3rd, where we will discuss next steps together as a church. Thank you for your continued prayers. We are all encouraged and believe God has an exciting plan for TBC.
7. SAVE THE DATES:
- October 27th - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- November 16th - Harvest Banquet
- November 20th - Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
- November 24th - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- 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
Sometimes our joy as Christians seems to fade with all of the pressures and cares of this life. Join the ladies as Diane LaCasse leads them through a study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians that reminds them, and us, that our true joy is found in Jesus Christ! 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 - Ron Radziewicz Life Group
We share snacks, fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and a brief Bible Devotional.
Please accept an invitation to our TBC Life Group meeting each Wednesday, at 7:00PM, at the home of one of our members.
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
