Announcements & Connection Opportunities 6/14/15

Hi TBC Family & Friends,

Good Saturday to you, church family and friends! Summer is here and we sure are enjoying it. As I write this, I’m sipping on my Dunkin' frozen coffee (You have got to try it) and enjoying the weather.

I want to remind you of a couple of events coming up in the near future. Next Sunday is anniversary Sunday as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Truth Baptist Church, and I believe it’s going to be a beautiful day of remembrance and thanksgiving. It is also a special Sunday as we celebrate Pastor Bim and Deanna and their beautiful 45 years here at Truth Baptist Church. As Pastor Bim steps back from being senior pastor here at TBC we want to honor him and bestow upon him the beloved title of Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Bim will be able relax his pace but will still be active in teaching and serving. 

One of the things that we’re going to do to honor them is have lunch together after the morning service. If you have not signed up for the meal, would you please do that by clicking on this link if you haven't yet. I am encouraging our folks to give the Rowleys a card of appreciation. Please take the time and share with Pastor Bim and Deanna how much they mean to you and to say thanks for their example in leadership these past 45 years as our pastoral couple. It will mean so much to them!! Please sign up today so that we can be sure to have what we need for lunch next Sunday.

I also want to share some things about our upcoming summit on Sunday, July 20 at 4 PM. In a family meeting a couple of weeks ago I shared what the refocusing process is about but did not go into detail about what to expect. So I want to take a few minutes to describe the summit to you. 

On July 20 at 4 PM we will meet in the gym at the church. There will be many many round tables set up to sit together. The summit is not a lecture as much as it is an interactive time of discussion and reflection. Summit 1 looks back over the past 45 years of TBC. Around the table with the help of focus team members who will help facilitate discussion, we will discern together and chat with each other and focus on questions that I will be asking each table to discuss together. The summit is meant to be a time of discerning and conversation between our whole church so that means we want as many of our church family, high school age and above, to participate and be part of the discerning process. It is so important to hear from you whether you are new like Carol and me or have been here many years. We will have a potluck dinner together, and childcare will be available if you need it. 

Please plan to participate. It will fun, discerning, reflective, helpful, and vital all in the time we will share together.  If you haven't yet, please register for Summit 1 here. I look forward to seeing you there!! 

Tomorrow is Father’s Day as we continue in Acts right after 3000 were saved. What was next for the early church? Come join us at 10:30 am. and lets learn together!  Remember no Sunday evening service this Sunday. 

Lord willing we will see each other Sunday! Bring a friend!

Pastor Pat

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  WELCOME NEW MEMBER:  TBC members welcome Erin Baumguart as our newest member!  

2.  FATHER'S DAY GET TOGETHER:  We have no evening service this Sunday on Father's Day, but anyone who would like to join the Rowleys for burgers and hot dogs at their house around 5pm is welcome.  Please bring a side dish or dessert and let Pastor or Deanna Rowley know if you plan to come!  You can also RSVP by replying to this email.

3.  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.

4.  BRIDAL SHOWER FOR JENNA HARPER:  All women and girls are invited to Jenna's bridal shower on Saturday, June 28th at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall.  Jenna is registered on Amazon.  Please sign up here or on the sign up sheet in the lobby.

5.  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.  

6.  VBS DETAILS:  All TBC VBS Volunteers are asked to stay after the morning service in the auditorium for a brief informational meeting 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!

7.  SAVE THE DATES: 

     - June 21 - Jack van Achterberg & Michaela Carr Wedding - Details at this link
     - 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