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Our Vision… To be a praying church that EXALTS His name in worship, EQUIPS His church for spiritual growth, and ENGAGES His world through local and global missions.
Volume 20
April 2015
Number 04
Save the Date 2015 TCBC Missions Banquet Saturday, April 18, 5 PM Mission Opportunities in Honduras
VBS 2016 Everyone is welcome! The banquet is free. Come enjoy a meal and learn more about how you can participate with VBS in Honduras next January, as well as other Honduras mission opportunities coming up. Make your reservation on Sunday, April 5th and 12th in the church foyer.
Dates to Remember April 05, 2015 - Easter Sunday April 06, 2015 - Office closed - Easter holiday. April 18, 2015 - Youth Project 11:00-3:00PM April 18, 2015 - Missions Banquet - 5:00PM April 25, 2015 - BFF (Beyond Fifty Friends) 6:00PM Fellowship April 26, 2015 - Light Lunch following last worship service for all Sunday School workers and leaders.
The Resurrection Paige Patterson, President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary poses a question that has been asked for two thousand years, “Why should anyone believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth?” The challenges to the reality of the resurrection of Jesus have prompted Christians, historians, and theologians to dig deeper into this most important event in Christianity. Each time the bodily resurrection of Jesus is challenged, the more evidence is discovered proving its reality.
From Pastor Brad
Such evidences include, the failure to explain the event without the resurrection, the birth of faith in the disciples and the change in their lives, the discarded grave clothes, His appearance first to women, change in the day of worship from the Sabbath to Sunday, the moral character of the eyewitnesses, and many more proofs. The evidence is overwhelming that the tomb of Christ was indeed empty. Therefore, all God’s children can join Job in proclaiming, “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another” (Job 19:25-27). The resurrection of Christ means your faith is real. It means that the entire life and works of Jesus Christ is true and trustworthy. His resurrection means we serve a living God who indwells our hearts and leads us in paths of righteousness. Rejoice! We will see Him one day. In Christ Alone,
Brad
PASTOR’S DEVOTIONAL If you are interested in receiving Pastor Brad’s weekly email devotional, “Prayer Points,” please send him an email to be placed on the distribution list.
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Music
Notes
What role does Jesus play in your worship? There are many aspects of Jesus to which we might point, but at the center of our worship we must specifically recognize the significance of His role as mediator and Savior. 1 Peter 3:18 says, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God." We are all sinners (Rom 3:23), and all sin is offensive to a righteous and holy God. Christians recognize that sin is against God, but we may not honestly acknowledge that when we sin we are in pure defiance of God and that sin is utterly offensive to Him. God is gracious but cannot, by His nature, overlook our offenses, and there is no way that we can have a relationship with God without a mediator. Jesus is the only way we have access to God. Jesus is the only reason we can have a relationship with God. Jesus accomplished on the Cross what we could never have accomplished for ourselves, and Jesus is the singular reason we can even offer our worship to God. As we worship, may it be fueled by an outpouring of passionate gratitude from our hearts to our mediator and Savior...exalting God's greatness in Jesus Christ! "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all" 1 Tim 2:5-6 In Christ, Rodger
Women @ the Barrel - 3rd Saturday each month - time to enjoy each other’s company at the Cracker Barrel at Carowinds. April 05, 2015 - Easter Sunday April 06, 2015 - Office closed for Easter holiday. April 18, 2015 - Spring Service Youth Project - Package for the Homeless - 11:00-3:00PM April 18, 2015 - Missions Banquet - 5:00PM April 25, 2015 - BFF (Beyond Fifty Friends) 6:00PM Fellowship April 26, 2015 - Light Lunch following last worship service for all Sunday School workers and leaders May 15 & 16, 2015 - Honduras Yard Sale
May 17, 2015 - 2nd Annual Ministry Fair May 23, 2015 - Youth’s Hiking Trip and Bonfire June 14-18, 2015 - Vacation Bible School June 22-26, 2015 - Youth SummerSalt Camp July 13-17, 2015 - Victory Sports Camp July 25, 2015 - BFF (Beyond Fifty Friends) 6:00PM Fellowship
SON (Serving our Neighbors) in conjunction with the United Way volunteers are needed for Project Connect thon th
April 10 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM to set-up the event, work the event and cleanup. The same is needed on April 11 from 7:00AM to 4:00PM. This event will be held at the Emmett Scott Center, which is located at 801 Crawford Road in Rock Hill. People are needed for lots of different jobs including things like registration, greeting, food and water servers, recreation, and clothing room. You can work for the whole day or for a 2-hour-shift. For those of you who did the EE training, this would be a great day to practice what you learned! Please contact Lisa Daubenspeck at 803-448-7901 or
[email protected] for more information.
THE WOMENS BOOK CLUB is the last Monday of each MEN’S BIBLE STUDY & BREAKFAST is month at 6:30PM to discuss a wonderful book and the Christian principles and lessons we can draw from the characters and storyline. The book of the month for April “Copper Scroll” by Joel Rosenberg. Contact: Melissa Taylor at 803-493-0552 for more details.
the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 6:45-8:00 a.m. Check the Men’s Ministry bulletin board in the hallway for a verse schedule. If you have not been a part of this fellowship, join us on April 11th and 25th.
SUNDAY - MAY 17, 2015 - 4:30-6:30PM Make plans now to join your church family for our 2nd annual Ministry Fair. We will enjoy fellowship, door prizes, and snacks. The Ministry Fair is the primary means whereby we form the ministries of our church for the coming year. During the Ministry Fair you will visit 12 different booths to learn more about that particular ministry. When you find 3 to 5 ministries that match your spiritual gift and desire you will sign up for a one year commitment. All you will need to do is show up on May 17, know what your spiritual gift is, and be willing to use that gift in the life of the church. Then watch God use you.
Beyond Fifty Friends Fellowship April 25th at 6 pm at TCBC Grab a friend or two , share your talent and have fun. Sign up at the table starting April 5th as well as write your favorite hymn on the piece of paper and drop in basket. Keith Simpson will lead us in singing during our fellowship. Come hear a special duet with Linda and Jim Wall. Finger foods - yum! And a very special presentation! Hope to see you there! Contact person: Catherine Tullos at
[email protected]
Ministry Group for the month of April: Worship Ministry Group: Deacon: Tyler Johnson Ministerial Staff: Rodger Taylor The Worship Ministry Group is a ministry group devoted to all non-doctrinal aspects of the worship service or special services. This group taps into the spiritual gifts of the Exhorter, Server, and Administrator. Please pray for the folks as they exercise their spiritual gifts in the church. Ministry Teams: Worship Team Ministry: Team Leader: Rodger Taylor Media Ministry: Team Leader: Bruce Newton Adult Choir Ministry: Team Leader: Rodger Taylor Decorations Ministry: Team Leader: Marlin Bradberry Bell Choir Ministry: Team Leader: Rodger Taylor Children’s Choir Ministry: Team Leader: Rodger Taylor
Nehemiah Project We are going back to Honduras to build a wall. This is our annual trip to take youth and adults to help construct a wall around the Honduran Southern Baptist Seminary grounds. Youth must be 14 or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Passports are required. The dates are from July 11th through July 18th. The cost is $1100 per person which includes transportation, lodging and meals. A deposit of $600 is due Sunday May 3rd with the remainder due Sunday June 14th. For more information contact John or Bonita Jones at 803-548-4923 or
[email protected]
Palmetto Pregnancy Center The Palmetto Pregnancy Center will be holding it’s annual fund raising banquet April 23 at 6:30PM in Rock Hill. The guest speaker will be Melinda Delahoyde and her son Will. There is no cost to attend, but they will be asking for donations. If you are interested in supporting life in this way, please contact Becky Porter for location and tickets at
[email protected] or call 803-322-2823.
Melissa Taylor and Pamela Bronander will be hosting a baby shower for Bruce and Cindy Newton's daughter, Kayla Farfan, on Sunday, April 19th from 1:30-3:30pm at Melissa Taylor's home. Please plan to attend and shower Kayla and her baby girl with love (as well as gifts). She is registered at Buy Buy Baby and Target. For questions, email
[email protected].
TCBC Library Yes, our church has a library! Please come visit and browse the shelves to see if anything catches your eye. There is a nice variety of books for all ages. A library card is free and easy to obtain. Books can be checked out for 30 days. The library is located at the back of the sanctuary –> look for the sign. We try to be open before the morning service, between services and afterwards. Donations of relatively current Christian books are also welcome. If you have any questions, please see Linda Wall and/or Monica Laws
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED The church office will be closed Monday, April 6 for the observance of the Easter holiday.
TCBC Student Ministry Sundays 4:30 to 6:30 PM Grades 6th-12th No EDGE April 5 Rehearsal Schedule
CALENDAR
April 5 No Rehearsal - Easter
April 18, 2015
April 12 Rehearsal 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 19 Rehearsal 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 26 Rehearsal 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Youth Project
May 23, 2015 Hiking and Bon Fire more to come
June 14 thru June 18
Vacation Bible School great way to use your talents.
June 22 thru June 26 SummerSalt Camp
Spring Youth Service Project Saturday, April 18 - 11:00-3:00PM The youth will be making bags for church members to have to give to homeless people like the ones you see at traffic lights or on the street. Items to be included in the bag will be: a Bible tract, water bottle, Dollar Store waterproof poncho, protein/granola bars, toiletries and tissues, etc. We would really appreciate any donations to help with this! Look for the box in the foyer! Any questions, contact
[email protected]
STUDENT’S POETRY PRAYERS USING JONAH 2 AS A MODEL I look around and all I see are categories And I feel like I don’t fit with them The pressure pushing down on me is too much to bear I look up to God: I cry out, “Lord help me, the weight is too heavy.” I cried out and He answered He showed me my true value is in Him alone And my value doesn’t require the world’s opinion. Thank you, oh Lord for showing me that my worth Is not in the world, but in You Thank you Lord, I am your child
MIDDLE SCHOOLGIRLS
Pamela Bronander (Leader) Reilly Alvarado Lana Carr Gabija Zilinskas Nadia Johnson Savannah Nelson Kelsie Wacaster
CLASS OF 2015 We’ll celebrate senior graduation with a student led worship service Sunday morning, May 31. All seniors (high school and college) who would like to participate please send Sandra Phillips (
[email protected]) full name, parents’ names, school graduating from, 5-10 pictures of yourself through the years, future plans after High School, scholarships/awards, extra curricular activities, etc. no later than May 3.
C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY June
14-18
!
Registration will open through the church website beginning April 6th Children completing grades K-5. This is one of our church’s biggest outreaches to the community each summer, and always lots of fun, too! We will need many volunteers to help out as crew leaders, station leaders, floaters and so on.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR VBS PICTURE??
OUR CAMP IS EMPTY!!! WE ALL ARE OUT SCOUTING FOR VOLUNTEERS Sunday School Teacher
VBS Volunteer Training Sunday, April 26th Training for volunteers will be following the 2nd service with lunch provided. An order needs to be placed for new T-shirts, please provide Cynthia Keen with your size as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Keen at
[email protected]. Please thank Melanie Burns and Michelle Ferguson who are faithfully serving in our Infant Nursery during 1st service this month.
SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We have immediate needs for multiple volunteers in our Infant and Preschool Nurseries. This is just loving on babies and playing with little ones and would be a great way for empty-nesters or singles to help out our younger families. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Keen at
[email protected].
LOOK UP LODGE SUMMER CAMP Save the dates: August 9-12, 2015 Cost: $220.00 All current 2nd-5th graders are invited to summer camp. A deposit of $100.00 is due by April 19. Make check payable to “Tega Cay Baptist Church” and put in the memo line “Look Up Lodge” and your child’s name. For more information, contact Melisa Burgess at
[email protected].
TEGA CAY BAPTIST & VICTORY SPORTS!! Tega Cay Baptist along with Victory Sports are partnering together to start a new sports program using our church land on Gold Hill Road. It will include trail running, fitness stations, and nutrition training. This will be great for those that run track, cross country, or would like to condition for other sports. But anyone can participate just to get in better shape! The most important aspect of this program will be a focus on how to translate what we learn about training our bodies into training for our spiritual lives (1 Timothy 4:6-10). Their first two month season will begin April 18th and will be Saturday mornings (exact times still to be determined). This is for all students currently in 6-12th grade. I’d very much like our students here at Tega Cay Baptist to participate because this will be a great opportunity for outreach into our community! Please sign up yourself and a friend! Sign up will be available soon at www.victorysportsoutreach.org
SNL SUNDAY NIGHT HAPPE NINGS!!!! SEMESTER CHALLENGE:
Memorize Roman Road to Salvation verses and enjoy Pelican’s Snow Cones after the Celebration on May 3
Upcoming dates April 5—No SNL
Elementary children are studying
SMALL GROUP TIME
“How to Meet with God—Having a Quiet Time”
April 12 & 19—Last lessons “How to Meet with God” April 26—Game Night May 3—Celebration PRAYER TIME
SNL LARGE GROUP TIME OUR PRESCHOOLERS
Preschoolers blessed the choir with a song “Jesus Loves Me” and some goody bags they helped prepare. Thank you to Catherine Tullos, Aneda Hanschu and Randy Mabry for working with the children to prepare for this sweet event. Thank you to all the other volunteers that have helped in the preschool class this semester as well! SPECIAL GOODIES FOR THE CHOIR
SPECIAL GOODIES FOR THE CHOIR
SPECIAL APRONS MS. CATHERINE PROVIDED
Regular Weekly Schedule Sunday 8:30 AM 9:15 AM 10:45 AM
Prayer Time Sunday School/Worship Worship Service with Nursery & Preschool
Monday 7:00 PM
Ladies Book Club (last Monday of the month)
Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM Ladies Bible Study
Saturday 6:45 AM 9:30 AM
Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast (2nd and 4th Saturday) Ladies Breakfast at the Barrel (3rd Sat)
(See TCBC calendar for ALL scheduled events.)
Please come join us in praying for our Church Sunday mornings at 8:30 in the East Wing.
TCBC Deacons Mark Daubenspeck
803.389.6227
Andy Hanschu
704.287.0687
John Hauck
803.792.4400
Tyler Johnson
803.548.5119
Randy Mabry
704.293.8203
Mike Tullos
803.448.3902
Randy Wacaster
803.981.3209
TCBC Elders Brad Ferguson
803.548.2600
Tim Bradberry
803.396.8895
John Jones
803.548.4923
Eldon Porter
803.322.2823
John Root
704.621.8778
Staff & Contact In Information
IN THE LORD’S HOUSE Mar 22, 2015
Dr. Brad Ferguson, Senior Pastor
[email protected] Adam Johnson Assoc. Pastor of Students & Adult Discipleship
[email protected] Rodger Taylor, Worship Leader
[email protected] Melissa Burgess, Financial Administrator
[email protected] Sandra Phillips, Administrative Secretary
[email protected] Website: www.tegacaybaptist.org
ATTENDANCE Worship 9:45 AM
58
One Service
Worship 10:45 AM
131
204
WEEKLY RECEIPTS General Fund Weekly Budget Needs YTD General Fund Receipts YTD Over/(Under) Budget Needs YTD General Fund Expenses
$ 6,442.00 $ 7,946.00 $ 252,749.12 $ 22,315.12 $ 205,555.36
$ 6,226.00 $ 7,946.00 $ 258,975.12 $ 20,595.12 $ 216,392.81
Building Fund Receipts YTD Building Fund Receipts
$ $
0.00 65,465.07
$ 10.00 $ 65,475.07
Missions Fund Receipts YTD Mission Fund Receipts
$ $
110.00 15,943.09
$ 80.00 $ 16,023.09
Other Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Phone: 803.548.2600
Fax: 803.548.2870
E-mail:
[email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mar 29, 2015
$
385.00
$
1305.00
$
1,240.00
$
460.00
$
8,177.00
$
8,081.00
Total Rec’d March $ 5,167.50 Total
APRIL 2015 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
Michael Rapp
7
5
6
Cindy Mills
Dave Weaver Lindsay Ferguson
Elaine Thrift Victor Jenkins
12
13
15
14
8
Kathy Champa
Colbie Frick
9
10
11 Herbert Ruark
16
17
Keith Simpson
Kim Cauble
18
Andy Cauble
19
20
21
David Dafoe Tyler Johnson
26 Herb Thomas
27
28
22
23
Lauren Mabry
Joy Jenkins
29
30 Jackie Kilpatrick
24
25
CHURCH CALENDAR
APRIL, 2015
Sun
Thu
5 Easter Sunday
Mon
6 Church Office Closed
Tue
7 Staff Meeting 4:00pm
Wed
Fri 3 Jones Home Group
Sat
1 Sharing Your Faith Class 6:30pm
2
4
8 Sharing Your Faith Class 6:30pm
9 10 Home School Co-op 8:00am to 3:30pm
11 Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:45am
15 Sharing Your Faith Class 6:30pm
16 17 Home School Co-op 8:00am to 3:30pm
18 Ladies @ Cracker Barrel 9:30am
Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm 12 BFF Planning 13 Meeting 12:00pm Youth Worship Band Practice 2:30pm
14 Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm
SNL 4:30pm
Mission Banquet 5:00pm
EDGE 4:30pm Mission Team Meeting 4:00pm 19 Youth Worship Band Practice 3:30pm
20
EDGE 4:30pm
Elder Meeting 2:30pm Youth Worship Band Practice 2:30pm Deacon Meeting 3:00pm SNL 4:30pm EDGE 4:30pm
21 Staff Meeting 4:00pm
22 Sharing Your Faith Class 6:30pm
23 24 Home School Co-op 8:00am to 3:30pm
Ladies Bible Study
SNL 4:30pm
26 Lite Lunch VBS Training 12:00pm
Youth Project Homeless Package 11:00 to 3:00pm
27 Ladies Book Club Meeting 6:30pm
28 Life Screening 9:00-5:00pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm
25 Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:45am BFF Meeting 6:00pm
29 Sharing Your Faith Class 6:30pm
30 Home School Co-op 8:00am to 3:30pm
