tbc Prayer, Worship & Fellowship

A word of Gratitude.

Dear Family,

I want to thank everyone for their hard work and trust as we wrapped up the end of the church year in a whirlwind of ministry and worship. Last weekend’s Fan Feast was a tremendous success as we fed over 145 neighbors and volunteers. The event was well organized with an abundance of energy, delightful cuisine, warm clothing, and deep conversation. The kitchen crew, clothes organizers, servers, and greeters represented their Savior and his church with great integrity. The love of Christ beamed at the corner of Grove and Meadow last Saturday.

The events of last Sunday were also quite meaningful as we dedicated ourselves to the spiritual upbringing of two children, welcomed Will Cumbia into the fold, offered bread for the journey to Jacque, and gave thanks to God for the year behind us! Even as I type this, our New York Mission Team is cooking 17 turkeys at Metro Baptist Church!

I have asked key leadership in the church to make a commitment, alongside the Pastoral Staff, to dedicate these next few weeks to rest and renewal. Our prayerful reflection will provide necessary space to breath and prepare for someone new. The season ahead will provide multiple opportunities for us to express our gratitude to God, reconnect with one another, and welcome new friends into the fold. Let’s begin this new church year setting a tone for the revival at hand.

Hope to see you on Sunday for the first Sunday in Advent. We will baptize Haley during worship and, later that afternoon, we will re-convene to celebrate the life and legacy of Charlotte Wright!


Yours in Christ,

Sterling W. Severns
Pastor
tbc Media, Worship & Fellowship

Call Stories: Sterling Severns

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We’ve shared a series of conversations about calling with our pastoral staff on our podcast. This week we’re hearing from Rev. Sterling Severns, our Senior Pastor. There is a follow-up conversation with Sterling and our Youth Minister, Hogan Brock; make sure to listen to that one too!

tbc Media, Worship & Fellowship

Update: Nominating Committee Vote

Next Sunday, October 20, we will vote on recommendations for members of the Nominating Committee, who will nominate candidates for 2020 Officers, Deacons, and Committees, as well as an addendum about the Nominating Process. In preparation for that vote, we are releasing this podcast, which presents a few different perspectives. We hope that you will listen and give some thought to your options this week to inform your vote.

Our Officers, Deacons, and Committees help to manage all of the administration involved in the operation of a church, as well as leading us forward in Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, and Mission as we grow and follow Jesus together. We are grateful for all of those who serve in these roles, and all of the ways each member of our TBC family adds to the life of our church. We value your input and participation as we work to steward all of our resources – including members’ time and talents – well.

tbc Media, Worship & Fellowship

Summer Stories: Camp Alkulana

This week we are continuing our summer podcast series with some stories from Camp Alkulana! We are grateful for all who contributed to help organize, fund, and pray for all of the groups who participated this summer, and we hope you enjoy hearing some updates. This series will be released on Tuesdays for the next few weeks.