Announcements & Connection Links 11/4/23
Dear TBC Family and Friends,
The Harvest Banquet is just about to start as I write this email. I am praying for all the friends and family that you will be bringing who do not know the gospel that their hearts may be soften to the gospel and that God will save their souls tonight. I am also praying that any who do not have a church home would perhaps find TBC their home to grow in God’s grace and to be involved in our community.
Please join us tomorrow morning as the Coffey team will be with us, ministering to us both with song and the Word. I am sure you will be blessed by the teaching and music. It is not something you want to miss!
Come back Sunday evening as the Coffey team will still be with us. There will be something for the kids and for the rest of us more music and the Word!
In fact, plan to come out Monday to Wednesday evening at 7:00pm as they will be with us all week! There will be something for the children every day ages 4 and up. There will also be a meeting at 6pm for the youth kids! There is a lot going on and really, none of you want to miss it!
Looking forward to worshipping with you all tomorrow.
In Christ,
Pastor John
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. SPECIAL MEETINGS: This Sunday through Wednesday, November 5-8th, the Coffey team will be with us for special meetings. Childcare will be available each night. The teens will be having a time of games and teaching by the Coffey team starting on Sunday evening, November 5th at 5:30pm in the teen room and on Monday-Wednesday, November 6th-8th at 6:30pm also in the teen room. Wednesday night the Coffey team will put on an Irish concert with a Gospel presentation. This night will be a great time to invite friends and neighbors.
2. DEACON NOMINATIONS: We will be voting on 2 new deacons on Sunday, November 12th. The two men with the most votes will be come deacons, and the other man will become an alternate deacon. Our nominees are Elvis Chidozie, Scott Powell, and Ed St. Pierre.
3. FALL BACK TIME CHANGE: This Sunday morning is the time to change your clocks back 1 hour!
4. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: It's time to collect items to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! Shoeboxes will be available in the lobby. We ask that all physical donations (see this link for suggestions) be brought in by Sunday, November 12th as our packing party will be Wednesday, November 15th at 7pm. Everyone is invited to participate! If you can't make the packing party, feel free to take home boxes to pack on your own. OCC requests a donation of $10/box to ship. If you are able, you can purchase shipping for boxes online. See Dave or Amy Pepe with any questions! Watch this video to see the impact and outreach these shoeboxes have to the children who receive them.
5. BAPTISM: If you would like to demonstrate your faith publicly through believer's baptism, please let Pastor Eli know. Our next baptism will be held on November 12th.
6. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSALS: All children who want to participate in the Children's Christmas program should be available for at least one of the dress rehearsals (but ideally both) on December 3rd and 10th during the 9:15am hour and the program at 6pm on December 10th. If you have any questions, please see Connie or Hannah Bush.
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
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 - Teachings of Jesus
Join us as we work through Jesus' sermon from Matthew 5-7. We will discuss the reality of living as followers of Christ in the presence and power of the Kingdom of God within our everyday world. This class meets in the upstairs Gym Adult Classroom across the balcony.
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 is teaching 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 - 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, 9:15am – Holy Sexuality Class
We are covering a series for parents with tweens/teens called Holy Sexuality. This Biblically founded and very pertinent series will run through the end of December. This class is meeting in the classroom across from the teen room upstairs in the gym. Anyone is invited to join!
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. 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 is open to anyone via Zoom.
Tuesday, 7:00pm - Rodriguez Life Group
This life group meets in Windsor Locks at the Rodriguez's home and is discussing the topic of Biblical Principles for Family Living. Anyone is invited to join. Children are welcome.
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 - Rudy Nelson Life Group
This life group is studying the book of James. Anyone is invited to join at church.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Radziewicz Life Group
This life group is meeting in different homes in the Windsor area. Anyone is invited to join.
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.
Friday, 6:30pm - Chidozie Life Group
This life group is meeting in Windsor. Anyone is invited to join.
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
