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Women's Ministry and Shopping Online
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Israel Class
Join us as Todd Bolen leads a 10-week course on the history and geography of Israel. The free class begins on Sunday evening, January 29 at 6:45 pm in the sanctuary (skipping Super Bowl Sunday and Easter Sunday). Those participating in the church trip to Israel are especially encouraged to attend, but all are welcome.
2012 Men’s Retreat
Attention Men of TBC: The 2012 TBC Men's Retreat will be Friday, March 23, through Sunday, March 25, at Rockin' C Ranch in Lindale, Texas. Please reserve these dates for the retreat. You will not want to miss the retreat as we celebrate 50 years of ministry at TBC.
Business Meeting – January 22, 2012
Our next business meeting will be held on Sunday, January 22 at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. A quorum is required and childcare is provided. Please make plans to join us!
Women's Ministry Bible Studies
LIVE INTIMATELY: Lessons from the Upper Room
LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF by Beth Moore
CHANGES THAT HEAL by Dr. Henry Cloud
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Ironworks’ Weekly Men’s Discipleship Forum
The Ironworks' Men's Discipleship Forum will be starting back up this Thursday (September 22) morning at 6:30. We will meet for breakfast at 6:30, with teaching (by Pastor Brian Gross) at 6:50 and small group discussion at 7:10. We will finish at 7:30. We will run for 12 weeks...learn more
Graham Cracker Express Preschool
The 2011-2012 School Year: Register Now
2012 - 2013 School Year: Register in February
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Zone 56
The 2nd Saturday of every month , from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Fellowship Hall for a fun night of snacks, games and Bible study. Visitors are welcome, so bring your friends!
TBC Youth Group disbanded indefinitely...learn
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Youth Ministry Parent’s Email List
If you have a student in the youth ministry and
would like to receive periodic updates regarding the youth ministry...learn
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Friday, February 10, 7:00-10:00
We will gather together to thank our local police officers and fire fighters for all they do for us and the community. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to thank those who serve us daily!
Our Vision Statement
“TBC exists to build a community of maturing followers of Jesus
Christ.”Vision Series - Audio
Part 1
Part 2
VIsion Summary - Text
20 Strategic Goals
Our Mission Statement:
“We seek to fulfill our vision by equipping followers of Jesus
Christ to live Biblically in outreach, in corporate and personal worship,
and in life-changing relationships."
Preparation: It’s a concept that when followed will enhance every activity. In every situation from a barbeque to a war, preparation is not only good, but success is almost always dependant on it. As we look at our men and women in the battle fields right now, what if they had not prepared for the conditions that they would face? What if the infantry only brought enough supplies for a week? When I do a barbecue I take time to make sure that I have everything I need. All of the utensils, condiments, food, paper towels, foil, water spray can, an apron, extra fuel, etc. are all in place before the cooking begins. Not being prepared at a cookout can mean having to drive far to get more propane; not being prepared for war can mean death. In both cases preparation is essential.
Preparation is also necessary in worship. Many times we don’t think about this because in many situations worship is looked at as something that we come to and that is brought to us. It is quite the opposite however; worship is something that we bring, something that we are responsible for and something that we must prepare for. Paul even reminds us that we need to be prepared to take the Lord ’s Supper, an act of worship, in a way that is worthy before we come. (1 Cor. 11:28).
How do we prepare for worship? Since worship is a lifestyle it is a daily occupation. As we walk with the Lord during the week and talk with Him giving Him praise, adoration and thanksgiving our hearts are being prepared. As we meet with other believers to pray, be encouraged and bring encouragement, we become more prepared. As we spend time in God’s Word and make it’s truths a part of our daily walk we deepen our preparation. As we think and meditate on His goodness, faithfulness, mercy, love, grace and provision and take time to acknowledge our gratitude to Him for those things, we add to our preparation. All of those elements are the “utensils” of worship our “torches” and then when we meet together in our corporate gatherings we, having prepared all week long, come together and celebrate at the “worship party” the “bond-fire” of praise!
Are you prepared today? Do you have your tools, your torches lit ready to enter in? It makes a world of difference in how you’ll walk away from our gathering today. And for every gathering here you prepare for it adds to your lifestyle of worship which is preparation for our eternal worship gathering! So get your apron of praise on and let’s cook!
With you on the journey,
Mark Jones
Worship Pastor
