Announcements & Connections 9/20/25
Hi TBC Family & Friends,
Awesome weekend coming up! We are in week 3 of the message series "Jesus Said Whaaat?" Join us at 10:30 am Sunday as we continue looking at the Sermon on the Mount. It's counter-cultural for sure and gives us the mind of the Lord on a variety of life issues. On Sunday evening Pastor Rowley will look at the characteristics of a narcissist by studying the life of King Saul. If you work for, are married to, or have a necessary relationship with a person who has these characteristics, how does God want us to relate and respond? A narcissist tries to control and intimidate those around them by making them feel like a failure or inferior. We can learn how God would have a believer relate and respond by watching godly people like Jonathan and David as they interact with Saul.
After the morning service Carol and I are hosting a cookout for all college-age adults, single young adults and married young adults at the pavilion behind the church. Burgers and dogs with all the fixings! A time to fellowship and get to know folks better. Can you eat lunch with us? Just respond to this email.
Ladies, I hope you will schedule in your calendar our Ladies Retreat this Saturday, September 27th. It is being planned with you in mind. Fellowship, good food, laughing, great teaching by my wife Carol Hand, prayer, and understanding just who God is in your life. Plan to attend and bring a friend. The cost is $20 pp. If you do not have the money please let me know...we do not want money to keep anyone from going.
Weekend to Remember on Nov 14-16 is one of those events that I wish we had 100 fewer people in church that Sunday because so many couples of all ages were away at this awesome retreat for your marriage. Sign up and goooooo! If you do not have the money to go, let me know. You can respond to this email. Another opportunity for a couples weekend if you cannot go to Weekend to Remember in November is the couples weekend at the Wilds of New England Oct 3-4. You can get more info on their web site.
Lord willing we will see you Sunday...bring a friend!
Pastor Pat
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. NEW ATTENDERS / NEW MEMBERS CLASS: If you are newer to our church and would like to learn about the basic doctrines we preach and teach at TBC, we invite you to join Pastor Rowley's new membership class starting this Sunday at 9:15am downstairs in the Junior Church classroom. Even if you're not sure if you want to be a member, this class is for you. It's a great time of discussion and learning what the Bible teaches about various topics.
2. 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. :)
3. TBC WOMEN'S MINISTRY RETREAT: All ladies and teen girls are invited to attend our fall Women’s Ministry Retreat day this 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. Anyone who would like to pray for this day together with Carol Hand can meet in the room across from the nursery this Sunday morning at 9:15am.
4. 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 on Sunday evening, September 28th, at 6pm. We will have a Fellowship meal afterwards around 7:15pm. We are asking each family to bring a large platter of sandwiches or a large salad to share (enough to feed your family and a few more).
5. SENIOR DAY AT THE WILDS OF NEW ENGLAND: See God’s creation in all its beauty this fall! Senior adults will have an enjoyable time of relaxation, singing, Bible study, laughing, memory sharing, and refreshment during this one day outing at the Wilds of New England, 2 1/2 hours away in New Hampshire on Thursday, October 2nd. It starts at 9am and ends at 5pm. The cost is $50/person. To find more information or to register, click here.
6. SAVE THE DATES:
- September 27 - Women's Ministry Retreat at TBC
- September 28 - PM - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- October 2 - Senior Day at the Wilds of New England
- October 11 - Annette van Achterberg/John O’Connor Wedding
- October 19 - PM - TBC Family Summit 3
- October 26 - PM - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- November 8th - Harvest Banquet
- November 14-16 - Weekend to Remember
- November 30 - PM - Men's & Women's Ministry & Fellowship
- December 5 & 6 - Teen Drama
- December 14 - PM - Children's Christmas Program
- December 21 - PM - Christmas Meditations Night
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 take a walk through the Old Testament Minor Prophets. From Hosea to Malachi, twelve in all, we’ll gain insight as we learn the who, what, where, why, and when of each letter, along with how each one applies to us. We 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, 10:00am - Chuck Jutras Life Group
Everyone is invited to join this life group that meets across from the church office at 10am on Wednesday mornings at the church. They are currently studying the love of God.
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
Everyone is invited to meet to discuss the Bible passage and sermon presented in the Sunday morning worship time. We meet downstairs in the Junior Church classroom under the auditorium from 7-8:30pm.
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
