Tomorrow morning will be a blessing as Ray Hoover, our missionary to Ethiopia, will be speaking to us.  He is a one man revival that stirs our hearts every time he preaches for us.  Our church is planning to give him a significant love offering to help one of his church planting evangelists get a piece of property to give stability to a good new church.

On Sunday evening Ray will be explaining how they are supporting 8 church planting evangelists attempting to start churches in a 30 mile radius. 

Where did the universe come from?  Is it the result of an explosion 15 million years ago?  There are many compelling clues to show that the world did not happen by accident.  On Sunday morning we have the privilege of looking at one of the clearest verses in the Bible that Jesus Christ is the Workman of Creation.  What does that mean to you and me?  I have been asking myself as I consider this truth, "What manner of man is this Jesus Christ that He could speak the universe with all its complexity, immensity and beauty into existence?"  Who is He?  Come and let us consider this question together.

On Sunday evening we will be having the Men's and Women's Meetings.

Tomorrow we have the opportunity to have Brian Bollon preaching for us.  Brian and Erin Bollon and their family have been missionaries that we have supported for many years.  It will be a blessing to have him preach for us in the morning and then give us an update on their ministry in the evening. If you have questions about living, ministering and raising a family such a circumstance, please come both morning and evening.  This will help us to have a greater understanding of how to pray effectively for them and minister to them.

Have you ever asked, "What is the most important truth that a person can learn from the Bible?"  Tomorrow morning we are entering a section of scripture that contains the most concentrated teaching in scripture focused on the most important topic.

Is it possible to really know truth?  Sunday evening, we will focus on basics of proper Bible interpretation.  Three weeks ago we looked at the first principle.  I will pass out a list of 8 principles and attempt to explain and illustrate how to use them to properly interpret scripture.  

We will be looking at the second part of the Sermon on the Mount and will be encouraged to be authentic in our relationship with God. Last week we saw how we need whole-person righteousness in relation to others and tomorrow we will look at whole-person righteousness in our relationship with God.

Tomorrow we will be starting our two part series looking at Jesus first recorded sermon. In this first week we will look at how God expects us to live in relation to others. The following week we will see how God wants us to live in our relationship with Him.

Tomorrow night Dan Wolf will be back to bring us Gods word. Dan grew up at TBC and is an excellent preacher and teacher of the Word!

Tomorrow morning we will be looking at Col 1:9-14.  This passage sets the tone and theme for the rest of the letter.  How can I know and do the will of God, and what will be the results of such a life?  Many people have a wrong understanding about how to find and do God's will.  If you can, please memorize Co 1:9-11.  It will impact your life and help you understand the message. 

Sunday evening we are having our Men's and Women's Ministries, followed by a fellowship dinner.  This is an opportunity for you to encourage other believers by your friendship, interest and concern for them.  Please come.

I am so thankful for all the fathers and men at TBC who invest into the lives of their children and other children faithfully.  Tomorrow is Father's Day.  Pastor Eli will be preaching a Father's Day message that will speak to everyone's heart.

Sunday evening I will be preaching on proper interpretation of the Bible and how important it is.  Does God care how we interpret?  Has He given examples in the Scripture of how He wants us to interpret the rest of Scripture?  Please come and bring a friend.

I am looking forward to studying through the Book of Colossians with you on Sunday mornings.  We will be looking at the first 8 verses which have a focus on heaven.  These people heard the gospel, and now they will be in heaven.  Does the hope of heaven motivate you?  We will see that this gospel of grace works around the world with every kind of person.  Are you praying for an opportunity to share this message with someone you know?

On Sunday evening we will begin a brief series on properly interpreting the Bible.  We live in a world in which people question whether there is such a thing as "truth".  How can we know whether we really know the truth.  Thankfully we have a perfect God, who is a perfect communicator, who has a perfect plan for your life.  We will see that we will accomplish God's plan and have His approval to the extent we know and obey the Scripture as He intends.  Please plan to come Sunday evenings during this series.

Tomorrow morning I am excited to start a series in the Letter of Paul to the Colossians.

I have been working on trying to memorize and meditate on it for about 2 years.  Hopefully that effort will help the church.  

Sunday evening we will have Keith present the ministry of Vital Church to us.  The first aspect of their ministry is to do a survey to help a church see who they are.  We will vote on this next week.  Then I will begin a series on Hermeneutics -- how to properly interpret the Bible.  Tomorrow evening I want to show you what God thinks about proper interpretation.  

Tomorrow morning we will focus on some practical lessons about prayer.  I believe you will be surprised by an unusual connection between how God's Spirit improves our prayers and the results that occur.  Is God good?  Is God God?  Can we trust Him?  

Sunday evening we will have our Men's and Women's Meetings with a fellowship after.  These have been some helpful and encouraging meetings.  Please come ready to encourage and be encouraged.

Most saved people have a desire to know how they can get God to help them in their lives.  Tomorrow morning we are going to look at an answer to that question by studying 2Timothy 2:15.  Like 2Timothy 3:16,17, which we studied two weeks ago, this is a key verse we should all memorize and put into practice in our lives.  Thanks for putting God first in your lives!

Sunday evening we have the opportunity to have Daniel Harper lead us in a time of music, meditation, and prayer where we will look to Jesus, look to heaven, look to the Gospel, look in our hearts, and look to our Help.   I am excited to be able to listen, sing and mediate on truths from the Bible.  Please plan to come and bring a friend.

Tomorrow is Mother's Day.  Keith is going to be giving a message related to mothers.  We have a special gift for all women tomorrow.  We are so grateful for the good example of the women and mothers in our church.  Please pray especially for visitors as Mother's Day is usually a time that we have special visitors who are either mothers that have been invited or children who come to honor their mothers.

Sunday evening we will not have a regular service so people can spend time as families including extended families.  For those who do not have a family gathering, the Rowleys are inviting anyone who is free to come to their home at 30 Fellows Ln, East Hartford, at 6pm to eat pizza and have a time of fellowship together.  If you could, please let Deanna know so we will know how much pizza to order.  Talk to her or text her at 860-593-4005.  

On Sunday morning we will be looking at two of the most well known and significant verses in the Bible about the Bible itself 2Timothy 3:16,17.  I would like to have everyone memorize these verses as you listen to the message so they can make a continuing impact on your life and thinking.  There are some very good applications, not only for each believer from these verses but some great principles for child raising as well.  Come early to ABF and Sunday School and be ready to be challenged with the scriptures!

Sunday evening we are having Dan Wolf preach for us.  He grew up in our church and is the pastor of Rockville Baptist Church nearby.  We want to be an encouragement to him as the ministry is not easy and he wants to encourage us.  It is a blessing to see how God has used our church through the years to impact many people.

Tomorrow morning we have the opportunity to have Ray Hoover, our missionary to Ethiopia, speak to us. He is always a great encouragement and will leave you with a greater desire to serve God. If the Lord lays a burden on your heart to give a love offering for that ministry, please do so. They are doing a great work there.

Sunday evening we have our Men's and Women's ministries which have been very encouraging. Please come and invite a friend. We will enjoy a baked potato fellowship together afterward. If you are able please bring a large portion of your favorite baked potato toppings and/or a dessert.

Last week we watched the disciples in the midst of a storm.  Jesus used that experience to deepen their faith in Him.  Tomorrow we are going to look at a Psalm of David who knew something about facing grave and life threatening troubles and enemies.  In Ps 27 we learn how to be prepared for the inevitable opposition we will all face, help in facing the trials and a couple points of reflection after the trial.  To prepare you can read Ps 27 and maybe memorize vs 4 or whichever verse speaks most to your heart.

Matthew 13 is one of the most interesting passages in the Bible.  Jesus gives 7 parables that reveal the realities of this period in which we live.  Satan is doing his best to discourage and dishearten God's people and deceive the lost into a life of waste and ultimate ruin.  We can be victorious in a world of unbelief.  Please come, pray and bring a visitor.

Sunday evening we will look at the second of 3 groans in Romans 8:19-27.  This groan details the real struggles that believers face in this world but reminds us of the glorious liberty and new bodies God has promised at the end of this age.  Believers may groan today, but God gives help in overcoming with hope, joy and spiritual wisdom.

Tomorrow we trust God will do a great work beginning with the Sunrise (almost) Service at 7:30am featuring the DOZ girls spiritual dance group and a devotion on the Resurrection by Jay van Acterberg. 

Then we are looking forward to the ABF's, Sunday School, and the morning service.  The Greenwoods have prepared the music for the Easter Service, and I will present the gospel as clearly as I can emphasizing the importance of the Resurrection of Christ.

Tomorrow morning we are going to observe the Lord's Supper.

Then we are going to look at one of the most interesting aspects of Christ's crucifixion -- He was crucified between two robbers.  Satan tries his best to discredit the Son of God by associating Him with robbers.  But God takes man's wrath and uses it for His glory.  Many excellent lessons come from this event.