Announcements & Connections 8/30/25
Hi TBC Family & Friends,
Heeeeeeyyy you made it to the weekend! YAY!! The fall is upon us, so let me tell you about stuff coming up:
Today at 9am is the first day of TBC Kids Soccer as kids get registered and placed onto teams. There's still time to invite your neighbor kids or the kids of co-workers as we invite the community to come play...and hear about Jesus this season!! Please be in prayer for our outreach!
This Sunday the 31st will be our closing message on peace-making and conflict resolution. We plan to visit the story of a runaway slave named Onesimus who has a life-changing encounter with Jesus and Paul helps bring reconciliation between Onesimus and his old owner Philemon. There are some real lessons to learn in this true story of reconciliation and resolving conflict! Join us at 10:30 am Sunday morning and bring a friend!
Sunday night I will be talking more about how to share your faith story. I hope you can come back at 6pm this Sunday evening.
Sept 7th we begin a new series, "Jesus Said What??", a study of His longest sermon recorded by Matthew in chapters 5-7. Also it will be name tag Sunday as we kick off the fall at Truth Baptist Church!
September 14th we would like to have a baptism service, so if you have been waiting to follow Jesus in Believers' Baptism just reach out through this email back to me or talk with Pastor Eli. ALSO, IT'S SUMMIT 2 at 4 pm that afternoon of the 14th. This summit will be fun and helpful as we discover who lives around us and as we discern, together, how to reach them for Christ! You can sign up right now by clicking here.
Lots going on friends! Have a great weekend!
Pastor Pat
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. NEW LIFE GROUP OPTION: Chuck & Debbie Jutras are starting a New Life Group on Wednesday, September 3rd. They will be meeting weekly at the church from 10:00 A.M to 11:30 A.M. on Wednesdays. If you would like to learn more about this life group, Chuck will be available in the room across from the church office after the morning service on Sunday morning. If you're interested in joining, please let him or Debbie know or reply to this email. Please ask for a listing at the welcome desk if you would like a list of all the current life group options!
2. LADIES TASTE OF FELLOWSHIP: All ladies are invited to the next Taste of Fellowship on Monday night, September 8th at 6pm at Hibachi Grill and Buffet in Manchester. If you can come, please text Melanie Harper or reply to this email so we can hold a seat for you. This is a time of low key community where you can bring a friend. Everyone pays for their own meal.
3. BAPTISM: Our next Baptism will be held on Sunday morning, September 14th after the morning service. If you or someone you know would like to get baptized, please let Pastor Eli know ASAP. He will want to schedule a time to meet to discuss your testimony and to discuss baptism at TBC.
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. 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. :)
6. 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 9:00am 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.
7. 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 now 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.
8. 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!
9. SAVE THE DATES:
- 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
