Tomorrow morning we have the opportunity to have Todd and Sarah Hudson with us.  They have been missionaries in Vienna, Austria for many years.  They have done a great job in the midst of many challenges.  The Islamic population has greatly increased in Austria as well as many other countries.  Todd is a great preacher, a great missionary and he and Sarah are great parents.  You will not want to miss them.

They will be with us also in the evening to present more about their field and answer questions.  I am interested to see if he can give us ideas of how to witness to Muslims.  That is a group of people I have not been successful in gospelizing.  They can answer questions on almost any subject including family and child raising.  Don't miss Sunday evening.

Tomorrow we are going to look at a big topic -- Reconciliation.  We have become alienated from God and have become enemies of God by wicked works that result from sinful thinking.  I have met people who say, there is no hope for me.  I have grievously sinned.  We will ask, "Is there any person who is "beyond hope of being reconciled" to God?" 

I am excited about Sunday evening because we have great topics to discuss in both the Men's and Women's meetings.  Please come to listen, discuss, be challenged and changed.  Afterward we will have a fellowship meal together in the gym.

Tomorrow morning we have the privilege (and challenge) of meditating on Jesus Christ being the "Firstborn" of all creation and "Firstborn" from the dead.  God's intention by these thoughts is that Jesus Christ is to be exalted and superior to all others.  False cults misinterpret these verses to deny the deity and greatness of Christ.  Please pray the the message will be as much a blessing to the church as it has been to me as I have studied for it.

Last Sunday evening we had a great time of testimonies of how God has made Himself real to each of us by providing needs -- often in unusual ways or at the perfect time.  Sometimes it may not seem that God is providing as our resources run lower and lower.  Elijah experienced this but seems not to have worried.  I want to consider God's provision for Elijah and see how we can learn from his example.

Tomorrow morning we are going to look at Christ's infinite ability to sustain and provide all needs of every being in the universe -- including you.  This is one of the most challenging truths for a believer to learn if you want to live without worry, stress and fear.

Sunday evening we are going to change it up some by having more of a question, answer and discussion time dealing with the truths that we will be considering in the morning.  I will ask questions and let you (if you want) give answers, testimonies and explanations.  

I believe the truths we will consider tomorrow beginning in Colossians 1:17 are essential to victorious Christian living.  Please plan to come both morning and evening. 

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.