Announcements & Connection Opportunities 9/28/24
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
I heard from multiple women that the Ladies Retreat was a great blessing with good teaching, good fellowship and fantastic food presentation. We trust that God's work and word will not return void from this time of encouragement and edification.
It was a perfect day for soccer today as well. There were a number of hard fought close games. The kids are really improving and playing hard. We trust God will work in their lives.
Sunday morning we continue in Colossians. After a brief review about the errors the false prophets were introducing at Colossae in 2:8, we will look at probably the most significant verse in the Bible regarding the deity of Christ in 2:9. Then we will see the practical application in vs 10 when I believe Paul asserts that we should be living our best life now. What does that mean? Come ready to change and bring a friend.
Sunday evening we will have the regular monthly Men's and Women's Meetings with a church fellowship afterwards. These are a great time to get to know and interact with other believers.
Keep praying, serving, witnessing and living for Christ.
I love you all,
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 this Sunday evening, September 29th, 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... "Your favorite school lunch (think elementary, middle, high school, homeschool, or college)." That's just to keep things fun, but really, we need you to bring enough food to feed your family and several others. :)
2. DEACON NOMINATIONS: It's time to start praying about whom you will nominate to serve as deacons for a 3 year term. Our current deacons are Elvis Chidozie, Dave Pepe, Adam Ploszaj, Scott Powell, and Ed St. Pierre. We will have a list of men who have been members for more than 1 year and a list of the qualifications for deacons available on Sunday.
3. RAISED IN GLORY WORSHIP DANCE FOR GIRLS: All girls ages 5-18 are invited to join us for our 2024 Fall season of Raised in Glory worship dance. Raised in Glory is a discipleship group for girls where we use dance to bring girls together in worship, and we use God’s Word to get to know Jesus. We will be meeting on Fridays at TBC from 4:30-5:30pm beginning October 4th through November 22nd. Our performance will be Saturday, November 23rd at 11am at TBC. The cost is $15/girl. Please let Heidi, Lydia, or Evelyn van Achterberg know if you would like your daughter to join.
4. TEEN PARENT MEETING: Parents of TBC teens should please try to join Pastor Eli and Madeline for a Teen Parents' Meeting, 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.
5. 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 6th 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.
6. FREE BOOK! Pastor Rowley is highly recommending that everyone download a free PDF copy of the book Surviving Religion 101, by Michael Kruger, an accessible book that equips families for good conversations about challenges to faith, helping us trade panic and doubt for blessed assurance. Pastor Rowley intends to use parts of this book in some Sunday evening services.
7. SAVE THE DATES:
- October 27th - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- November 16th - Harvest Banquet
- 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
