Announcements & Connection Opportunities 3/8/25
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
Tomorrow morning we will be looking at the second half of the final message on the Wheel Illustration picturing the Basics of the Christian Life. I hope you can name the various parts of the Wheel and all five Spokes. Maybe I will give a test tomorrow morning -- just kidding! Several people have named them for me and have said they have been a help. The subject of finances and giving have honestly been used by God to show me that He is real throughout my life. This subject is very important to your spiritual growth and maturity.
We live in a world that constantly lures people saved and lost into struggles of sin and addiction. We may know sin is wrong but find ourselves in a seemingly hopeless struggle to find victory. I have been studying the biblical truth that is the first key to genuine permanent victory over any and every sin. Sunday evening we will do a survey of a key word that God uses. I will give 12 examples of how that word is used. My hope is that one of them will resonate with each of us so that God can use that to help us in time of temptation. Even if you are not struggling with an addictive sin, others are and this truth can help you counsel them. Please come.
Pray for God to really speak to all of our hearts tomorrow. I love each of you.
PR
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TBC MEMBER VOTE: TBC Members will vote on Sunday, March 9th, on this question: "Shall we 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?" We will also be voting on this question: "Shall we approve the proposed 2025 budget?"
2. "SPRING AHEAD" TIME CHANGE: Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour this Saturday evening!
3. LADIES TASTE OF FELLOWSHIP: All ladies are invited to the next Taste of Fellowship on Monday night, March 10th at 6pm at Olive Garden in Manchester. If you can come, please text Melanie or reply to this email so we can hold a seat for you. This is a time of low key community where you can bring a friend. Everyone pays for their own meal.
4. 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 auditorium on Thursday evening, March 20th, from 6-8pm. 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.
5. 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.
6. SAVE THE DATES:
- March 14 - Bridal Shower for Anneliese Person at 6pm
- April 12 - All Church Cleanup Day
- May 31 - Daniel Harper and Anneliese Person Wedding
- June 21 - Jack van Achterberg & Michaela Carr Wedding
- July 7-11 - VBS
- July 14-19 - Teen camp at The Wilds of New England (Aaron Coffey speaking)
- August 15 - Jenna Harper and Ethan Wright Wedding
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
