Announcements & Connection Opportunities 5/24/25
Hi TBC Family & Friends,
Carol and I got back late Monday night from our 50th anniversary trip. It was a great trip, and we saw 10 different cities in Europe in a 13 night cruise. The highlight for both of us was to visit the ancient Mambertine prison in Rome where Paul and Peter were imprisoned. It seemed like sacred ground to see the hole Paul was probably let down into the lower prison. We booked the trip some time ago before we knew we would be at Truth Baptist Church as your interim pastor. Thank you for your kindness and flexibility to allow us to be able to do our trip. A big thanks to Pastor Bim, Pastor Eli, and Pastor Keith for preaching while we were gone.
This Sunday we begin our summer series, Church 101. We plan to visit Acts and learn together from the early church and her leaders found in Acts particularly the early chapters. Join us at 10:30 am Sunday as we study and learn together how to BE the church in action!
SAVE THE DATES!!!! On Sunday afternoon, July 20th at 4 pm-7:45 pm we will be having the first of three Focusing the Church Summits (The second will be on September 14th—with a third summit on October 19th) by which we hope to discover with greater clarity what God is saying to our church. This will be a time of discussion around tables together, prayer and interactive exercises to visit and re-discover our church’s past and discover where God is moving us to in the future. The information gleaned will also be used in the development of the pastor search process. All regular attendees of Truth Baptist are invited, including teenagers! Everybody’s input is valued and important. Childcare will be provided for each summit. Listen for sign-up info soon.
Lord willing, I'll see you Sunday!!
Pastor Pat
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. COMMUNION: Please join us this Sunday morning, May 25th, as we take communion together during the morning service.
2. MEN'S & WOMEN'S MINISTRY & FELLOWSHIP: The men and the women (including teens age 12 and up) will meet separately for a time of encouragement and community next Sunday evening, May 25th, at 6pm. We will have a Graduation Fellowship meal with the church providing pizza following the meetings around 7:15pm. We are asking each family to bring a large dessert or large salad and at least $1/per person to contribute toward the pizza.
3. ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHOICES: We have 2 new ABF classes starting on 5/25. Keith Tower and Jesse Christophel will be starting an ABF on a Christian Perspective of Finances, and Eli and Madeline will be starting one on Parenting. We also have a women's Bible study option with Diane LaCasse, a discipleship/membership class with Pastor Rowley, and a study in 1 Peter with Dave Pepe. Childcare is available during the 9:15-10:15am Adult Bible Fellowship hour.
4. VBS MEETINGS FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS: All TBC VBS Volunteers are asked to stay after the morning service in the auditorium for a brief informational meeting this Sunday, May 25th and also on Sunday, June 29th. Also, teachers will be staying to decorate classrooms after the morning service on Sunday, July 6th. The evening service for July 6th will be a prayer meeting for VBS and a time for everyone to help rearrange and decorate the auditorium for VBS assembly. We can use all ages to help! VBS week is July 7-11th. It's not too early to start inviting your friends and neighbors!
5. TBC FAMILY MEETING: All regular attenders are invited to attend our regular TBC Family Meeting on Sunday evening, June 1st at 6pm. Childcare will be provided for ages 0-10. We will be giving an update on Pastor Rowley's transition to retirement and Pastor Emeritus status. Pastor Pat will also present the process of en-visioning the future at TBC through gathering church wide input in 3 upcoming Summits (July 20th, September 14th, October 19th) where we will discuss our past, present and future as we see what God has done, what He's doing now, and what He wants to do in the future through TBC. We will be en-visioning the impact we can have in our community, and we would love for everyone who regularly attends TBC to be a part of this process! You will also have a chance to ask any questions about this process during the Family Meeting.
6. PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS: If you're new to TBC in the last year, we would like to invite you to join us for Pizza with the Pastors following the morning service on June 8th, down in the Fellowship Hall below the auditorium. We do need you to register for the event here so we know how much food to plan! This time is an informal time to get to know the pastors and staff and hear about ministry opportunities, next steps, and ask questions you may still have. Children are welcome to attend with you.
7. TBC 45th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Everyone is invited to attend and to spread the word to those you know from the past who may want to attend our 45th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 22nd. We will also be celebrating the many years of Pastor Rowley & Deanna's faithful leadership and service and his new season as Pastor Emeritus at TBC. We are asking EVERYONE (even regular attenders) to RSVP at this link so we can know how to plan for the day. We will have our regular morning worship service at 10:30am and a catered celebration lunch for the Rowleys following the morning service.
8. BAPTISM: We will be holding a baptism service immediately following the morning service on Sunday, June 29th. If you would like to be baptized, or if you have any questions about baptism, please speak with Pastor Eli.
9. FATHER'S DAY VIDEOS: If you would like to contribute up to 2 pictures of a special father or father figure in your life to be shared in videos at church on Father's Day, please use the following links to upload your photos by 5/30: 2025 Father's Day Upload Link. If you need help with uploading your photos, please reply to this email.
10. SAVE THE DATES:
- May 25 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- June 1 - PM - TBC Family Meeting
- June 21 - Jack van Achterberg & Michaela Carr Wedding
- June 22 - TBC 45th Anniversary Celebrations
- June 28 - Jenna Harper Bridal Shower
- June 29 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- July 7-11 - VBS - Sign Up Here!
- July 20 - PM - TBC Family Summit 1 - Please RSVP
- July 14-19 - Teen camp at The Wilds of New England (Aaron Coffey speaking)
- July 27 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- August 31 - Men's & Women's Ministry
- September 14 - PM - TBC Family Summit 2
- September 27 - Women's Ministry Retreat at TBC
- October 19 - PM - TBC Family Summit 3
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 – Navigating through Parenting
Beginning 5/25, Eli and Madeline are heading this 6-8 week series aimed at equipping and empowering parents to help kids navigate different aspects of life in light of the current culture. Their class will meet in the room across from the teen room.
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 - Rudy Nelson Life Group
We are discussing various Bible study topics, but right now we are looking at the book of Ezra. 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 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
