Announcements & Connections 3/18/23
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
I think I am starting to become a New Englander! Its been about 40 degrees outside, and I feel like spring is coming because it's getting "warmer!" I can't wait to see the flowers blossom and hear the birds chirp.
As beautiful as nature can be, what is more beautiful is the sight of believers coming together to corporately worship our living God. Tomorrow we will continue our study in Hebrews, and we will see one of the best motivators for us to live a faithful life to God. The motivation is nothing new, and the author of Hebrews has talked about it before: heaven. Our eternal realities in heaven are the biggest motivators for a faithful life to God. Join us tomorrow and hear what God has to say in His word.
How effective are you at sharing the gospel with people? Sunday evening Pastor Rowley will be looking at the last part of Ep 3:6, "through the gospel". Being able to share the gospel effectively is one of the most important privileges that we have as a believer. Let him share some strategies and ideas that can help.
Looking forward to corporately worshipping with you all.
In Christ,
Pastor John
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. NEW TO TBC? If you consider yourself new to making TBC your church home and would like a chance to talk with some of our pastors and learn the next steps to getting more involved, please text NEXT STEPS to 860-289-8976 to sign up to attend our welcoming pizza and salad lunch after the morning service on Sunday, April 2nd.
2. EASTER INVITATIONS: We have Easter invitation cards on the Welcome Center counter in the lobby for anyone who would like to invite people out for Easter Sunday this year! We hope everyone can invite at least 1 person!
3. BAPTISM: If you are thinking about getting baptized and would like more information, please talk with Pastor Eli soon. Our next baptism will be in April.
WEEKLY CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES & LINKS:
Sunday, 9:15am - 2's - 3's Sunday School Class
Anyone in this age group is invited.
Sunday, 9:15am - 4'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
All 3rd - 4th graders are invited to attend in person.
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 - Young Adults Class
Any young adults are invited to join this class that provides community and Bible study on topics that matter to young adults. They are currently doing a series by Kyle Idleman called Not a Fan. This class meets in the Young Adult Classroom.
Sunday, 9:15am – The Covenants (Zoom By Request)
The Covenant's class is a study of the 7 key promises (covenants) that God makes to mankind and Israel in His restoration of all things back to His original design, including the Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Palestinian, Davidic and New Covenants. If curious ask Skip Mission for more details. Anyone is invited to join. This class meets in the classroom across from the church office.
Sunday, 9:15am - Discipleship Training Class
Kevin Tower will be beginning a 12-15 week class for those interested in getting training in how to become an effective disciple maker. We encourage all regular attenders to attend this class at some point! This class meets in a classroom down below the auditorium lobby. Anyone is invited to join!
Sunday, 9:15am - Theology of Work
This class will be exploring why all work matters. The ideas in this class can transform how you think about the hours spent at work and God's calling through those hours. Anyone is invited to join. This class is meeting in the room across the hall from the teen room.
Sunday, 9:15am - Ladies' Bible Study and Prayer
Beth Mission is teaching an Old Testament survey class to women. They meet in a classroom in the gymnasium. All ladies are welcome.
Sunday, 9:30am – Marriage Class
This class is doing the FamilyLife's Vertical Marriage series and then will follow that series up with another study on the topic of marriage. This class is meeting in an upstairs gymnasium classroom. Anyone is invited to join!
Sunday, 9:15am - The Objective History of Idolatry (In Person & Zoom)
This class is studying the objective history of idolatry in the Bible. 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 looking at our ETERNAL position in Christ contrary to that of a subjective, demonic position of darkness. Anyone is welcome to join in the Junior Church room (under the Sanctuary).
Sunday, 9:15am - Basic Bible Doctrines Class (Zoom By Request)
Pastor Rowley is teaching a Bible Doctrines class that has some time for Q&A each week. This class meets in the gym. Anyone is invited to join.
Sunday, 10:30am - SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The livestream can be accessed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube 15 minutes before the start of the service. Gather the whole family to worship with us for our morning service either in-person or via livestream on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
Sunday, 10:50am - Junior Church (Zoom by Request - Text Melanie at 860-906-6783)
Junior Church will be in person (ages 4-8) and over Zoom (ages 4-11) at 10:50am. Junior Church will begin after the song service during the main worship service time.
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 on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Childcare and a Children's program (ages 2-10) are provided.
Tuesday, 6:30pm - Keith Tower Life Group
Life group in Windsor, CT. Anyone can join. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend.
Tuesday, 7:00pm - Joseph & Rebecca Pondugula Life Group (Zoom Only)
This life group is open to anyone via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Teen Group
Any teens are invited to join. Pastor Rodriguez leads the teen group.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Rudy Nelson Life Group
This life group is studying the 2 Peter. Anyone is invited to join in person at church.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Ron Radziewicz Life Group (Zoom Only)
Do you know Jesus? It’s one thing to know facts about him, but to experience his love, wisdom, and guidance in your life is what it means to follow him. On the night before he was crucified, Jesus invited his disciples into a deep relationship with the triune God—and his invitation stands for us too. In this 6-part series, Francis Chan dives into John 13–17, a passage rich in promises, commands, and eternal truths. He’ll remind us we aren’t called to a part-time faith—we were made to know, walk with, and commune with God.
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 or via Zoom.
Friday, 6:30pm - Pastor John Life Group
Life group in East Hartford, CT. Anyone can join. Please reply to this email if you would like to attend.
If you would like to join a Life Group or Adult Bible Fellowship group, please just join in via the links above or 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
