Announcements & Connection Links 3/1/25

Dear TBC Family and Friends,

Thanks again for the good work being done in basketball.  I have to believe that this is making an eternal impact on many kid's lives.  We had no idea how the gymnasium would be used to reach and help so many when we determined that it was God's will to step out by faith and build it 25 years ago.

Tomorrow I am going to look at the last Spoke in the wheel illustrating the Basics of the Christian Life.  This Spoke has done more for me personally in helping to see that God is real and is involved in our daily lives than almost any other spiritual discipline.  I trust you will come and bring a friend.

Sunday evening we will have another brief missionary update by Rob Hannover and then the deacons will be presenting the suggested contract with Vital Church and possibly answering questions on Sunday evening.  The vote to move forward with Vital Church and the interim pastor is tentatively scheduled for next Sunday evening on March 9.  

Thank you for being faithful, for praying and doing what you can to reach others with the gospel.
PR

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  TBC MEMBER VOTE:  TBC Members will vote on Sunday, March 9th, on this question:  "Shall we hire Vital Church Ministry to provide us a team of counsel and Pat Hand as an Intentional Interim Pastor to help us transition to our next lead pastor?"  As a reminder, the financial obligations for bringing on bringing on Pastor Pat Hand through VCM will be equivalent to the full compensation package that we have budgeted for a lead pastor.  Exact numbers and the general details of the contract will be presented on Sunday evening, March 2nd, by the pastors and deacons.  They will also give some time for Q&A for anyone who has questions regarding the contract details.  If you cannot attend, please ask a pastor or deacon your questions before the vote on March 9th.

2.  MEN'S MINISTRY ACTIVITY:  All men and teen boys are invited to an evening of BBQ & fellowship at the TBC Gym on Mar 8th @6PM. Cost is $22 per person. Please see details & register by texting "BBQ" to 860 289-8976 or by using this link.

3.  EARLY REGISTRATION FOR TEEN CAMP:  Discounted registration for TWNE teen camp ends this Tuesday, March 4th.  The official TBC teen camp week is July 14-19th.  

4.  SAVE THE DATES: 

     - March 14 - Bridal Shower for Anneliese Person at 6pm
     - April 12 - All Church Cleanup Day
     - May 31 - Daniel Harper and Anneliese Person Wedding
     - June 21 - Jack van Achterberg & Michaela Carr Wedding
     - July 7-11 - VBS
     - July 14-19 - Teen camp at The Wilds of New England (Aaron Coffey speaking)
     - August 15 - Jenna Harper and Ethan Wright Wedding

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
Join us as we dive into the book of James, Christianity 101, if you will! Full of practical, straight to the point instruction, we will learn how to better be “doers of the Word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22), by uncompromisingly putting our faith into action! They meet in a classroom in the gymnasium.  All ladies are welcome.

Sunday, 9:15am – Resolving Everyday Conflict
Eli & Madeline, Keith and Wendy, and Jesse and Kim are heading up this series.  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  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 2-9 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 2-9) are provided. 

Tuesday, 7:00pm - Joseph & Rebecca Pondugula Life Group (Zoom Only)

This life group is studying the book of Exodus and is open to anyone via Zoom.

Wednesday, 9:30am and 7:00pm - Women's Bible Study 

All women are invited to join us as we study 12 Extraordinary Women using the book by John MacArthur.  Diane LaCasse teaches this class in a classroom off the gymnasium.  Please RSVP to Diane or reply to this email if you are interested in joining this study.

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 Life Group
Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  This group is not using the videos but is still going through the book.  Anyone is welcome to join at TBC.

Wednesday, 7:00pm - Rudy Nelson Life Group

Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  Anyone is welcome to join in the Junior Church classroom at TBC.

Wednesday, 7:00pm - Ron Radziewicz Life Group

We share snacks, fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and are studying the Resolving Everyday Conflict series as well.
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)

Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  Anyone is invited to join via Zoom.

Wednesday, 7:00pm - Kevin Tower Life Group 

Resolving Everyday Conflict series:  Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But how can we restore harmony to our relationships? Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson explore the nature of conflict and offer biblical steps to heal disputes. Discover how to see the situation clearly, overcome evil with good, be reconciled to your "enemy," and more.  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