Announcements & Connections 8/23/25
Hi TBC Family & Friends,
How has your week gone? School begins next week, so I hope you have had a great family week this week. Wow, nice to have windows open the last couple of days! Fall is kind of in the air!
I have been captured by a doxology in Jude 24-25. Its the kind of scripture to learn and pray it back to God. Look it up..."Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God,
our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen." Isn't that beautiful and something that just captures you? I memorized it to use in my prayer time. I challenge you to do the same.
Well, we are in the midst of the busy back to school season and TBC soccer (have you told your neighbors and co-workers about it yet? Please do) It is also T-minus 4 Sundays away from Summit 2. You can register by clicking here, or by signing up out in the lobby each Sunday. One last word....if you missed Summit 1 we have a summary of the day available this Sunday. It's not necessary to have gone to Summit 1 in order to go to Summit 2. Your input is necessary and sought after as we plan to look at our communities around us and how to reach neighbors with the Gospel. It will be enlightening and fun!
I mentioned TBC soccer above but I hope your kids are signing up, and YOU are the best way to advertise this outreach by inviting neighbors, family, co-workers, and others to sign up their kids for TBC soccer. You can sign up here.
We only have this Sunday and next as we learn how to resolve conflict when it comes. I have had great conversations with people this week about being peace-makers. I am glad to speak to you as you figure out how to reconcile conflict. God is working...let's pray for our church during this series!
Sunday evening is our men's & women's ministry night. We are going to be having pizza for our fellowship afterwards, so bring a dollar per person, and bring a side dish or salad big enough to share with people if you can. These nights are a great encouragement to us all!
Lord willing I will see you Sunday! Bring someone with you this Sunday at 10:30 am.
Pastor Pat
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. 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 this Sunday evening, August 24th, at 6pm. We will have a Fellowship meal afterwards around 7:15pm. We are asking each family to bring a large side dish or dessert to share (enough to feed your family and a few more) and to bring at least $1/person to contribute to pizza.
2. SOCCER LINK FOR REGISTRATION: We are registering for soccer for everyone! If you know of an unchurched family that you would like to reach please share this link with them. ALSO: We are still looking for volunteers for coaching, assistant coaching, cafe, security, and more! We need many volunteers. If you can help, please reply to this email. Soccer starts on August 30th!
3. 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! Also, a summary of Summit 1 will be available in the lobby this Sunday for anyone who is interested.
4. RAISED IN GLORY WORSHIP DANCE FOR GIRLS: All girls ages 5-18 are invited to join us for our 2025 Fall season of Raised in Glory worship dance. Raised in Glory is a discipleship group for girls where we use dance to bring girls together in worship, and we use God’s Word to get to know Jesus. We will be meeting on Fridays at TBC from 4:30-5:30pm beginning September 26th through November 15th. Our performance will be Saturday, November 15th at 11am at TBC. The cost is $15/girl, and they should sign up here at this link. ALSO, we are inviting any women 19 and older to join us from 4:30-5:30pm to have their own beginner class. They should sign up as well using the link and will still need to pay the $15. They will not be performing at the end of the semester. :)
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:
- August 24 - CHANGED DATE Men's & Women's Ministry
- September 7 - Name Tag Sunday
- 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 8th - 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 - 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
