Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 15:16

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1 1875 Gold Hill Road Fort Mill, SC 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 21 March 2017 Number 03 Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 15:16 Starting Wednesday March 22 Six Consecutive Weeks 6:30-8:30pm - East Wing Classroom Evangelism is an important responsibility for every Christian. If you re a Christian, then, by definition, you are a missionary! God has instructed all of us to share the truth of Jesus Christ to people in our lives. And yet many Christians have never done so. I used to be one of them. I wanted to share Christ but was too scared. The primary thing that helped me overcome my fear was practice. Like with most things in life, doing something for the first time is scary. What if I mess up? What if I don t do it right? What if people laugh at me? And so we never take that first step, we never even try because of a fear of failure. But what if you could take that first golf swing, give that first speech, or try that first dance move in a room full of caring and supportive people who wanted to see you succeed, many of whom are as nervous as you are! That s the type of atmosphere we try to create in Evangelism Explosion (EE). This will be the last time I teach EE at our church, so don t miss this opportunity! This class is for those who ve taken EE already and for those who are brand new. It s an excellent opportunity to learn how to share the Gospel by practicing it with fellow Christians who are also learning. And, when you re comfortable to do so, you can go out with someone more experienced and watch them share the Gospel. Attending this class maybe the first step of faith towards leading many people to Christ! Pastor Adam

2 March 3-5, Youth s Annual Ski Trip March 5-12, Week of Prayer for North American March 12, Daylight Saving Time Begins March 12, Explore Tega Cay Baptist March 19, TNT Luncheon March 22-April 26, Evangelism Explosion Training March 27-May15, Victory Sports Outreach - Conquer League April 1, Banquet April 9, Children Choir Sing During Morning Worship Operations Ministry Group: MINISTRY GROUP FOR MARCH Deacon: Alex Houston Ministerial Staff: Brad Ferguson The Operations Ministry Group is devoted to day to day operations and maintenance of the church grounds and buildings. This group taps into the spiritual gifts of the Exhorter, Mercy, Server, Administrator. Please pray for them as they exercise their spiritual gifts in the church. Property and Space Ministry: Team Leader: Randy Mabry Office Ministry: Team Leader: Sandra Phillips Bylaws Ministry: Team Leader: John Jones Trustees Ministry: Team Leader: J. R. Ackerman Personnel Ministry: Team Leader: Brad Ferguson Tega Cay Baptist Life Groups Meet During the Week John & Bonita Jones - Mixed Adults - 1 st & 3 rd Fridays at 7:00pm Jim & Linda Wall - Ages nd & 4 th Fridays at 6:30pm Cliff & Pam Orsburn - Empty Nesters - 2 nd & 4 th Sundays at 6:30pm Brad & Michelle Ferguson - Mixed Adults - 1 st & 3 rd Fridays at 6:30pm Frank & Pamela Bronander - Ages st & 3 rd Fridays at 6:30pm Cullen & Cynthia Keen - Families with Children - Fridays at 6:30pm Philip & Jennifer Porter - Mixed Adults & Children - Wednesdays at 6:00pm Herb and Sandy Ruark would like to express their loving thanks you, our church family at Tega Cay Baptist for all the prayers, cards, visits, food and special things done for us during Sandy s surgeries and healing. We are so thankful that God lead us to a loving, supportive church such as Tega Cay Baptist. These few words will never say how thankful we are. You are the best! Christian Love, Herb and Sandy Ruark

3 Paige Bronander Samantha Whitley Bryce Putnam TCBC s Mission Trip Team to Germany - May 2, 2017 Our Team Caroline Johnson David Dafoe Becky Dafoe Bobby Burgess Beverly Burgess Adam Johnson Kristin Johnson Pastor Adam Please pray for this team as they are preparing for this mission trip starting May 2, Pray that hearts will be softened to hear the gospel. National Goal for 2017 $ 70 million Tega Cay Baptist Goal $ 3, % of the amount given goes to support missionaries and their work. The North American Mission Board supports 5,684 of your missionaries in multiple categories. EVERY GIFT MATTERS Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American March 5-12, Week of Prayer for our North America Missionaries Use the prayer guide provided in this Sunday s bulletin. Serving through the North American Mission Board - Adopt this family for March (missionaries) Dennis and Marcia Hansen, 3502 N. Hunters Ln., Appleton, WI dr.dennishansen@gmail.com Dennis Hansen is a church planting catalyst serving in Wisconsin. Pray for laborers into this field where God is opening a door to reach the First Nation Anishanaabi people group located in upper Midwest and central Canada. We need partners as these church plants remain smaller among this population (mostly reservations and small towns) of unreached peoples here in North America. Pray for everything needed for a church plant in Wausau, Wis. This north central shopping city is strategic in reaching this region. We need strong financial, prayer and missions partnership support to make sure this becomes a regional church planting center. (Send a card of encouragement as well as letting them know you are praying for them) Serving Our Neighbors is a ministry supported by Tega Cay Baptist throughout the year. For the month of March, the items needed for the pantry are pasta and sports drinks. You can bring the items requested and place in the SON s food pantry which is located at the back of the Worship Center (Room 1). Thank you for your willingness to share with others.

4 Honduras Yard Sale - May 14-20, 2017 It is time to start gathering all the items you would like to donate to the annual Honduras Yard Sale. Collections, sorting, pricing and organizing will begin May 14-20, Sunday March 12, 2017 Turn Your Clock Ahead One Hour at 2:00 AM BE HEARD - Let your Christian voice be heard on issues of concern that affect our Biblical principles and the direction our country is moving in. You can go to Tega Cay Baptist website: and you will find contact information for South Carolina s state and national representatives. You can make a difference. BUILDING HOPE TEAM TEGA BAPTIST Building Hope The Building Hope Team continues to work tirelessly for TCBC. Serving on this Team are Cullen Keen, Tracy Cooley, Brian Bocholis, Theresa Treadway, and Mike Tullos. The men s breakfast and Bible study is scheduled for Saturday, March 11 and 25, 2017 at 6:45-8:00 a.m. If you have not taken advantage of this event, you are missing out on an opportunity to fellowship with the men of the church as well as study God s word together. Mark your calendar and plan to join us. TCBC 2017 MISSION S Banquet SUNDAY - MARCH 12, 2017 If you are interested in learning more about Tega Cay Baptist Church, what we believe, our vision, how we do ministry, the importance of Life Groups, etc. then we invite you to join pastor Brad for our EXPLORE TCBC class. The class is for the entire family. We will meet on Sunday, March 12 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM in the East Wing classroom. Please let the church office know if you can join us. Tega Cay Baptist Church s Mission Team and Mercy Ministries Team invite you to this year s mission s banquet. Come join us for an evening of dining and discovery. We will have a variety of guest speakers who will share about their ministries. You will have the opportunity to learn how you may become involved with local missions and interact with members of our church who are already involved. So mark your calendars now: The date is Saturday April 1 at 5:30pm. (This is not an April Fools joke!) RSVP to the church office ( ), John Jones ( ), Bonita Jones ( ) or Melissa Burgess ( )

5 TCBC Student Ministry INVITE YOUR FRIENDS 4:30 PM We will have EDGE each Sunday in March including the Sunday back from our annual ski trip. MARCH 3-5, 2017 Sleeping Bag or Sheets for bed Leaving TCBC at 5:00pm on March 3 and return to TCBC at noon on March 5. Summer Salt Camp June 5-9, 2017 The cost for Summer Salt Youth camp is $240 per person. A deposit of $50 per person is required on or before Sunday, March 12 to reserve your spot. The camp requires all reservations to be in by April 1 (no fools). Any cancellations after April 1 are non-refundable. As your family minister, I encourage you to go to this camp as it will be a week to get alone with God and have Him search your heart. Camp week can be one of the most powerful weeks of the year for God to work in your life (plus they have great milk shakes) so don t miss out! Please see Pastor Matt if you have any questions 2017 HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE GRADUATES Tega Cay Baptist Church will celebrate senior graduation with a student-led morning worship service. All 2017 high school and college graduates will be recognized. All seniors (high school and college) who would like to participate please Sandra Phillips (sandra@tegacaybaptist.org) or drop by the office. The office needs the students full name, parents & siblings names, school graduating from, 5-10 pictures of graduates from childhood to now, future plans after high school or college, scholarships/awards, extracurricular activities, etc. This information must be in the church office no later than May 1 in order to prepare for the celebration. The church office is aware of the following graduates listed below. If you know of an individual not listed, please let the church office know. TCBC never wants to overlook anyone for this accomplishment. Mackenzie Bocholis Paige Bronander Hannah Harper Marissa Huddy Caroline Johnson Corey Johnson Robert Porter Bryce Putnam Ashley Rapp Cayden Treadway Reagan Whitley

6 Y News from... Kid Salt Camp July 10-13, 2017 The cost for Kid Salt camp is $184 per person. This camp is for kids who have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. A deposit of $50 per person is required on or before Sunday, March 12 to reserve your spot. Any cancellations after April 1 are non-refundable. Parents see Pastor Matt if you have any questions. This does replace Look Up Lodge. TCBC Children's Choir Practice starts March 5 in Building No. 2 Children ages 2 (as of August 2016) through 5th grade (children will sing on Palm Sunday - April 9) Practices will take place during the worship service lasting approx. 25 minutes. If you are interested in your child or children participating, please contact Amber Mabry at ambermabry08@yahoo.com or Becky Ackerman at bafmsc@gmail for specific details. TNT (Thanks N Training) Luncheon for Children's Ministry Sunday, March 19 This luncheon is a way to offer our appreciation and do training once a quarter for those who serve in the Children's Ministry. The luncheon will be held on Sunday, March 19 immediately following the worship service in the East Wing Classroom. Childcare is not available; if you and your spouse are both involved in the Children's Ministry, we understand if only one of you is able to stay. Evites were sent out already, so if you serve in the Children's Ministry and you did not receive an Evite, please contact Bonita Jones at bonitagray@comporium.net. Please RSVP directly to the Evite. WE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD CYNTHIA KEEN - camper4christ@gmail.com.

7 SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1 Adalynn Williams 2 3 Jeffrey Case Alex Romero 9 Jim Wall Lee Whitley Leslie Houston 12 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS Aneda Hanschu Kaia Wright 15 Faustas Zilinskas 16 Chris Lemmonds Hannan Harper Cassidy Hooper SPRING AHEAD Aaron Hooper 21 Cullen Keen Frank Bronander 25 Matt Williams Pamela Bronander Sandy Ruark Joe Jenkins Michelle Ferguson 29 Wally Betts Conner Martin

8 Regular Weekly Schedule Sunday 8:30 AM Prayer Time 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service with Nursery & Preschool Tuesday 11:00AM Wellmore Ministry 6:30 PM Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 6:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Saturday 6:45 AM Men s Bible Study & Breakfast (2nd and 4th Saturday) (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 Andy Hanschu Alex Houston Mike Tullos Ralph Van Dyke TCBC Elders Brad Ferguson David Dafoe Tim Bradberry John Jones Cullen Keen IN THE LORD S HOUSE Dr. Brad Ferguson, Senior Pastor brad@tegacaybaptist.org Adam Johnson Associate Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship 1freedbyjesus@gmail.com Matt Williams Family Pastor matt@tegacaybaptist.org Keith Simpson, Financial Administrator admin@tegacaybaptist.org Sandra Phillips, Administrative Secretary sandra@tegacaybaptist.org Website: Phone: ATTENDANCE Feb. 19 Feb. 26 Worship 10:45 AM WEEKLY RECEIPTS General Fund $ 7, $ 7, Weekly Budget Needs $ 8, $ 8, YTD General Fund Receipts $ 186, $ 193, YTD Over/(Under) Budget Needs $ (19,270.09) $ (20,450.88) YTD General Fund Expenses $ 216, $ 218, Building Fund Receipts YTD Building Fund Receipts $ $ 4, S $ Fund Receipts $ $ YTD Mission Fund Receipts $ 4, $ 5, sandra@tegacaybaptist.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Other $ $ Total $ 7, $ 7,593.91

9 Church Calendar SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 5 Prayer Time 8:30am Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:45am SNL & EDGE 4:30pm Winter Place Youth Ski Trip Return Week Of Prayer for NA 12 Daylight Saving Time 2:00am Prayer Time 8:30am Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:45am Explore TCBC 2:30pm SNL & EDGE 4:30pm Week Of Prayer for NA 19 Prayer Time 8:30am Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:45am SNL & EDGE 4:30pm 26 Prayer Time 8:30am Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:45am Deacon/Elder Meeting 2:30pm SNL & EDGE 4:30pm 6 Staff Meeting 4:00pm Week Of Prayer for North American 7 Wellmore Ministry 11:00am Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm Week Of Prayer for North American Wellmore Ministry 11:00am 20 Staff Meeting 4:00pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm 21 Wellmore Ministry 11:00am Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm Wellmore Ministry 11:00am Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm 1 Adult Worship Choir 6:00pm 8 Adult Worship Choir 6:00pm Week Of Prayer for North American 15 Adult Worship Choir 6:00pm 22 Adult Worship Choir 6:00pm EE (Evangelism Explosion) 6:30pm 29 Adult Worship Choir 6:00pm EE (Evangelism Explosion) 6:30pm 2 Homeschool Co-op Victory Sports Outreach - Basketball 5:30-7:30pm 9 Homeschool Co-op Children s Ministry Team 3:00 pm Week Of Prayer for North American 16 Homeschool Co-op 23 Homeschool Co-op 30 Homeschool Co-op Mission Team - Banquet Set up 3:30pm 3 Winter Place Youth Ski Trip 10 Week Of Prayer for North American 17 St. Patrick s Day 4 Winter Place Youth Ski Trip Victory Sports Outreach - Basketball Games - 9:00am-3:00pm 11 Week Of Prayer for North American Men s Breakfast and Bible Study 6:45-8:00am Mission Team - Banquet Set up 9:00am- 10:00pm

10 How to give online! Review and update your family profile! The instructions provided will allow you to give online, update your family profile and individual profiles in your family. Type your address (Should be the same address you provided the church.) If you are a first time user and can not set up your login, please send an to: sandra@tegacaybaptist.org. The office will solve the issue and let you know when you can start the process again. First time user - MUST START HERE Use the password you created as a first time user. (No one - not even the church office - can see your password or access your password). Once you have logged in successfully, below is the screen you will see No. 1 - You have the ability to look up a member or frequent attender or visitor. You can scroll by family or by individual person or by person with photo on file. You only see name, address, primary phone number. No one can see birthdays or giving information. You cannot alter anyone's information within the directory except your family s profile. No. 2 - You have the ability to manage your own giving. You set the date or dates and the amount you want to give. The amount can be a one time giving or weekly giving or bi-monthly giving or monthly giving. You can set your own end date. Example: a weekly giving of $100 and set the end date to December 31, 2017, the system will electronically notify your bank, request designated funds and transfer to your online giving account. When you are away on Sundays, your giving will continue. No. 3 - Update your family s profile by selecting My Complete Profile once you signed in. You can verify the information on your family s profile and make changes such as name, middle name, address, , telephone numbers, birthdate, etc. from your home. There are some fields that are for office use only. When you complete your changes, you can sign out.