Announcements & Connection Opportunities 3/15/25
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
Next week is the exciting basketball tournament for Truth Basketball League. The games have become very competitive and I believe the kids, coaches and parents are enjoying this season. Please pray that God will work so that many will hear the clear message of the gospel in the closing program. Many unsaved parents, friends and players will be there.
After finishing the series on the Basics of the Christian Life, we are going to dive back into Colossians. We finished the doctrinal section in chapters 1&2. Now we are going to be looking at the practical section of how to live in view of what we believe. We will start with asking what is our worldview. Colossians 3:1-4 gives us very practical advice on how to keep right with God in a world that has a very different worldview than Christians. If you have time to memorize these 4 verses, your eternal life will greatly benefit as you apply what you learn.
Sunday evening we are going to look at what the Bible says about the "Coming of Christ". There are several different comings mentioned in the Bible. Some verses apply to all Christ's comings, some to one in particular. Several remind us that His coming will take many by surprise -- therefore watch! Please come ready to think.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TBC MEMBER VOTE RESULTS: TBC Members voted to hire Vital Church Ministry to provide us a team of counsel and Pat Hand as an Intentional Interim Pastor to help us transition to our next lead pastor. The vote passed with 91.6% approval. Pastor Pat Hand will be officially joining TBC as the interim pastor on April 1st. TBC Members also approved the proposed 2025 budget.
2. NEW POTENTIAL MEMBERS: TBC Members will be voting on adding several new potential members this Sunday, March 16th. Ballots will be available at the Welcome Desk. The new proposed members are Dennis & Laura Whitehead, KC Haynes, and Elaine Morin.
3. MARANATHA SINGERS: Please join us in the auditorium on Wednesday, March 26th at 7:00 PM for a special music service presented by the Low-Key Men's Ensemble from Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI. You will be encouraged by this group of young men as they will "sing a variety of sacred pieces and perform instrumental pieces as well," followed by a brief message from God's Word.
4. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS: Anyone who would like to participate in the group song for either vocals or orchestra for the Good Friday service on April 18th should let Pastor Rodriguez know by this Sunday.
5. SUPPORTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AT HOME WORKSHOP: Ana Lopez, one of our members who is a Registered Behavior Technician, is hosting an open discussion on how to support positive behavior at home for parents with kids approximately ages 2 years old through 6th grade. Anyone is invited! This free workshop will be held at TBC in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday evening, March 20th, from 6-8pm. Please register at this link. Childcare will be provided. Ana will be covering the following topics and more: ● Understanding behavior & its functions ● Common behavior challenges and solutions ● Strategies for encouraging positive behavior. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Desk or see Amy Pepe or Ana Lopez for more information.
6. TEEN AFTERGLOW: All teens are invited to attend the afterglow at church after the Sunday evening service on March 16th hosted by the Pepes. Please see Eli or Madeline for more information.
7. MOTHER'S & FATHER'S DAY VIDEOS: If you would like to contribute up to 2 pictures of a special mother or mother figure or father or father figure in your life to be shared in videos at church on Mother's Day and Father's Day, please use the following links to upload your photos: 2025 Mother's Day Upload Link, 2025 Father's Day Upload Link. If you need help with uploading your photos, please reply to this email.
8. SAVE THE DATES:
- March 30 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- April 12 - All Church Cleanup Day
- April 18 - Good Friday service
- April 27 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- May 15 - Michaela Carr Bridal Shower (6pm)
- May 25 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- May 31 - Daniel Harper and Anneliese Person Wedding
- June 21 - Jack van Achterberg & Michaela Carr Wedding
- June 29 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- July 7-11 - VBS
- July 14-19 - Teen camp at The Wilds of New England (Aaron Coffey speaking)
- July 27 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- August 15 - Jenna Harper and Ethan Wright Wedding
- August 31 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- September 27 - Women's Ministry Retreat at TBC
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
Join us as we dive into the book of James, Christianity 101, if you will! Full of practical, straight to the point instruction, we will learn how to better be “doers of the Word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22), by uncompromisingly putting our faith into action! They meet in a classroom in the gymnasium. All ladies are welcome.
Sunday, 9:15am – Faith Foundations
Eli & Madeline, Keith and Wendy, and Jesse and Kim are heading up this series. This Faith Foundations series will be 10 weeks long and will look at 10 essential Christian truths. 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 2-9 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 2-9) are provided.
Tuesday, 7:00pm - Joseph & Rebecca Pondugula Life Group (Zoom Only)
This life group is studying the book of Exodus and is open to anyone via Zoom.
Wednesday, 9:30am and 7:00pm - Women's Bible Study
All women are invited to join us as we study 12 Extraordinary Women using the book by John MacArthur. Diane LaCasse teaches this class in a classroom off the gymnasium. Please RSVP to Diane or reply to this email if you are interested in joining this study.
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 Life Group
Resolving Everyday Conflict series: Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more. This group is not using the videos but is still going through the book. Anyone is welcome to join at TBC.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Rudy Nelson Life Group
Resolving Everyday Conflict series: Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more. Anyone is welcome to join in the Junior Church classroom at TBC.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Ron Radziewicz Life Group
We share snacks, fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and are studying the Resolving Everyday Conflict series as well.
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)
Resolving Everyday Conflict series: Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more. Anyone is invited to join via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Kevin Tower Life Group
Resolving Everyday Conflict series: Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more. 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
