Announcements & Connection Links 8/9/25
Hi TBC Family & Friends,
Well Carol and I are nursing some bee stings at the moment! We found some bees under a pot Carol has plants in that I was moving for her. You should have seen us dancing the Boogaloo as we fought off some teed-off bees! So what do you put on bee stings? Carol is rubbing crushed up oregano leaves on our stings. Just reply to the email. Fun to see what you send in. I will say for a certainty that ice cream sure helps afterward ;-)
Ok, down to business....We are stepping out by faith that our church is coming together to offer our kids and our communities around us TBC Soccer! Two things need to happen still...
1. We need people to pray for the season and for kids and families to follow Jesus because of the Gospel impact in their lives as the Spirit draws people to Jesus! Also, pray that we get the volunteer coaches we need.
2. We need volunteers to coach or assist a coach working with the teams of kids. Like I said, we are in a unique spot where several who coach just cannot do it this season. Sooooo, how about you? Would you volunteer for this 22nd soccer season and help for this short schedule. Soccer is a great sport to offer our community and church kids to play and its a great way to build community relationships and share Jesus! Just respond to this email and I will get you to the right person. Sometimes church family will say, "If you ever need help let me know." Well we need your help! It will be a great season! Thanks for all you do TBC family!
We are taking a one week break from our conflict resolution series but will resume on the 17th. Have you used the little plan I showed you? I noticed... I feel... I'd prefer... It works well. Let me know how it worked for you. Carol and I are rooting for you and praying for you!!
Tomorrow morning Keith will be challenging us with the closing thoughts from Jesus sermon on the mount. The passages and thoughts will bring together the teachings from the earlier portions of His sermon. Please come with a heart ready to hear what God would have for us. Sunday evening, Billy Gillen will be giving his testimony, and afterwards Pastor Rowley will be preaching on how to make the gospel clear in a confused world. I hope you can come and bring a friend!
Pastor Pat
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. SOCCER LINK FOR REGISTRATION - ROUND 1: We are registering for soccer for TBC attenders and those without a church home only starting today. Please DO NOT share this link with anyone from another church/homeschool group who does not regularly attend TBC. If you know of an unchurched family that you would like to reach please DO SHARE this link with them. We ask that anyone who is not a TBC attender or an unchurched friend of a TBC attender wait until the registration opens to everyone on or around August 16th. If you have any questions on this please reach out to Keith Tower. ALSO: We are looking for volunteers for coaching, assistant coaching, cafe, security, and more! We need many volunteers. If you can help, please reply to this email.
2. PULSE MEETING: If you were not able to attend the 1st Summit, we have 1 more opportunity where Focus Team leaders can meet with you during the ABF hour (9:15 Sunday morning) to go over what was discovered and to get your feedback on Sunday, 8/10 at 9:15am in the room across from the nursery.
3. BRIDAL SHOWER: All ladies and girls are invited to Annette van Achterberg's bridal shower on Tuesday evening, August 12th, at 6pm. Please sign up in the lobby if you can come.
4. TBC SUMMIT 2: In Summit 2, on Sunday evening September 14th, we will look at community and regional demographics in order for the church to identify our mission field around us. Summit participants will also determine the kind of values the church needs to embrace in order to reach our local mission field. This will lead into a time of listening to the Lord in the process of discovering God’s vision for Truth Baptist Church. Please sign up here if you can attend!
5. TBC WOMEN'S MINISTRY RETREAT: All ladies and teen girls are invited to attend our fall Women’s Ministry Retreat day on Saturday, September 27th, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Please RSVP using this link. We will have Carol Hand as our speaker for 2 sessions with a catered lunch in between. We will also have some fun and will hear a panel of women share some thoughts on living in the truth of the names of God. The event is $20/per person, but please let Melanie Harper know if you need a scholarship.
6. WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE RETREAT: Do you desire to invest in your marriage and draw closer to God and to your spouse? Then don't miss FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway! The WTR is coming to Windsor Marriott November 14-16th, but now is the time to save on registration costs. Get half-off when you register from August 14 through September 15. Please be sure to use the group name LoveAlwaysWins (no spaces). See Eli and Madeline Rodriguez for more information, or visit FamilyLife.com/WeekendtoRemember.
7. SAVE THE DATES:
- July 27 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- August 12 - Annette van Achterberg Bridal Shower 6pm
- August 24 - CHANGED DATE Men's & Women's Ministry
- September 14 - PM - TBC Family Summit 2
- September 27 - Women's Ministry Retreat at TBC
- October 11 - Annette van Achterberg/John O’Connor Wedding
- October 19 - PM - TBC Family Summit 3
- November 7th - Harvest Banquet
- November 14-16 - Weekend to Remember
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 - Practical Steps for Biblical Financial Stewardship
Keith Tower and Jesse Christophel are leading this class on practical steps for biblical financial stewardship. Our culture has a bad relationship with money. Debt is common, many live paycheck to paycheck, and some of us would rather ignore our bank statements than face our financial reality. But there is hope. This 6-8 session series covers basic financial stewardship-everything from creating a spending plan to paying off your debt to planning your investments. God's wisdom will not only help you find solutions for your financial struggles but will transform your heart as you begin to see your finances His way. Everyone is invited to attend... we meet upstairs in the gymnasium.
Sunday, 9:15am - Parenting - It Starts at Home
Beginning 7/27, Eli and Madeline are heading this 6-8 week series titled “It Starts at Home” where we will explore biblical and tangible ways that parents—couples, single parents, blended families, and grandparents—can build a legacy of faith for their children. Their class meets in the room across from the teen room.
Sunday, 9:15am - Go Ye... Missions
Go Ye... Missions Class: Come join Rob and Amy Hanover for an 8-week study covering how the early church started, how God used ordinary men and women to continue its growth, and how God is working today through TBC's missionaries and our personal outreach methods. Come be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to make a difference for Christ—wherever He calls you! We will be meeting July 27 - September 14 on Sunday mornings at 9:15 in the classroom across from the church office.
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 Junior Church classroom below the auditorium. 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, 7:00pm - Women's Bible Study
All ladies are invited to join us as we study the life of Daniel, with our tour guide, author & speaker, Amir Tsarfati, a Jewish believer, who has written the book, “Discovering Daniel”. Each chapter coincides with the 12 chapters in Daniel. Our journey will take us to ancient Babylon, to learn about the fascinating, historical account of Daniel, his example to us in our walk with Christ, and the prophetic implications for our world today. Book is available on Amazon. Study guide sold separately but is not necessary (they look very similar!)
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 - Ron Radziewicz Life Group
We share snacks, fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and are doing a series called Person of Interest, Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible.
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)
We study various Bible topics and books of the Bible. Anyone is invited to join via Zoom.
Wednesday, 7:00pm - Kevin Tower Life Group
We study various Bible topics and passages. 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
