1875 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill, SC Our Vision

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1 The Encouraging 1875 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill, SC Our Vision Word 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 February 2016 Number 02 E v e n t s f o r Fe b r u a r y February 3, The History of Ideas February 9, Prayer Rally with Franklin Graham - Columbia, SC February 21, Light Lunch February 26-28, Youth Ski Trip

2 Reaching Our Culture: I recently finished the book Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel by Russell Moore. The book is about reaching out to our communities in a rapidly changing world. Moore describes a new world in which Christianity is foreign. He says, We will be forced to articulate things we once could assume. The Christian message is becoming ridiculed and followers of Christ are viewed as strangers in America. From Pastor Brad The church simply cannot keep doing things the way we ve always done them. We can reach into our godless culture without compromising the saving message of Jesus Christ. But we must be courageous. We cannot be paranoid that our little societies of Christian circles will become contaminated by the world if we let go of tradition. We must never compromise the inerrancy of Scripture, the substitutionary atonement of Christ, and His resurrection. We must not let go of the moral high ground as defined by the Bible. We must remain clearly pro-life and biblically sound the definition of marriage. We can do this lovingly to a society that is hostile to truth. Followers of Christ will be seen more and more as freaks. Moore states, Our message will be seen as increasingly freakish to American culture. Let s embrace the freakishness, knowing that such freakishness is the power of God unto salvation. So, let s get busy praying! Let s get busy building intentional relationships for the purpose of sharing Christ! Let s get busy making disciples! Let s get busy changing! All in a world that no longer recognizes Christianity as serious. Spiritual life will come to our communities only through prayer as we share the gospel and make disciples. In Christ Alone, Pastor Brad PASTOR S DEVOTIONAL If you are interested in receiving Pastor Brad s weekly devotional, Prayer Points, please send him an to be placed on the distribution list. brad@tegacaybaptist.org Mercy Ministry Group: Deacon: Mark Daubenspeck MINISTRY GROUP FOR FEBRUARY Ministerial Staff: Brad Ferguson The Mercy Ministry Group is devoted to sharing the love and the light of Christ in our church and community. This group works with the Elder of the Mission's Ministry Group. This group taps into the spiritual gifts of Evangelist, Exhorter, Pastor/Shepherd, Mercy, Giver, Administrator. Please pray for them as they exercise their spiritual gifts in the church. Benevolence Ministry: Team Leader: Becky Porter Serving our Neighbors (S.O.N.): Team Leader: Lisa Daubenspeck Palmetto Pregnancy Center Ministry: Team Leader: Becky Porter English as a Second Language (ESL) Ministry: Team Leader: Melanie Burns Community Garden: Team Leader: Lisa Daubenspeck

3 Every Second and Fourth Saturday - Men s Breakfast and Bible Study Every Third Saturday - Ladies Breakfast at Cracker Barrel February 9, Prayer Rally with Franklin Graham - Columbia, SC February 21, Light Lunch February 26-28, Youth Ski Trip March 13, Daylight Savings Time Begins March 13, Evangelism Explosion Sunday March 19, Annual Mission Conference March 26, Winter Jam - Charlotte, NC March 27, Easter March 28, Church Office Closed Ladies Book Club - The book for February is Thief of Glory by Sigmund Brouwer. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Van Dyke at tvchatta72@yahoo.com. Come and be a part of the Ladies Book Club Monday, Breakfast at the Barrel (Cracker Barrel at Carowinds) - This enjoyable activity takes place every 3rd Saturday of each month. February 20th from 9:30-10:30am will be our next breakfast. Get away on Saturday morning and delight in a big breakfast that you do not have to cook! Join the Men - 2nd and 4th Saturday each month at 6:45-8:00 a.m. for breakfast and Bible study. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to fellowship with the men of the church. Mark your calendar. Serving Our Neighbors (SON) The Pantry at our church continues to provide for a lot of families in need. The Pantry can use canned meat (like chicken or tuna), peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits, canned vegetables and canned pasta (like ravioli). You can drop off donations in the Pantry at the back of the Sanctuary. Please contact Lisa Daubenspeck at mdaubenspeck@comporium.net or if you can help or if you have questions.

4 Wednesday February 3rd 7:00-8:00PM West Wing What led western culture to conclude that God is dead? How did we get into this mess? Spring 2016 Class: The History of Ideas This 8 week class will explore how western thinking developed, and specifically how it moved away from Christianity. Why is it important to understand this? First, Christians need to protect the church from wrong ideas which constantly try to creep in. Second, the better we understand western culture, the better we will know how to reach it for Christ. This class will be taught by Adam Johnson. Evangelism Explosion Sunday Don t miss church March 13! Our guest speaker Langdon Stewart will encourage and equip us to reach people for Christ. Stay afterwards for a free lunch and evangelism training from 1-4pm by Langdon. This will be followed by a thirteen week class on Wednesday nights starting Mar. 30 in the East Wing 6:308:30pm. During the first 4 weeks we ll stay at church and concentrate on role-playing but starting week 5, those that feel ready will be going out to share the Gospel! Even if you ve taken EE before, please attend to help support and train the new folks! We ll be using some new video based training called XEE. PLEASE JOIN US Prayer Rally with Franklin Graham SC State Capital February 9, :00 p.m. Capitol North Side 1100 Gervais St. Columbia, SC For questions or further details, please contact David or Becky Dafoe. Missions Banquet Saturday, March 19, 2016 * 5:00 8:00 p.m. Focus: The Philippines Please Join US! Come and learn what God is doing in the Philippines. Consider how you can use your skills, talents and passions to share God s love to the people in the Philippines. Pray and consider a short-term mission trip in the future.

5 TCBC Student Ministry UPCOMING EVENTS February 26-28, 2016 Youth Ski Trip Sundays 4:30-6:30pm Grades 6-12 Bring your friends to the EDGE on Sundays at 4:30 pm. We are studying the book of Ecclesiastes during this semester. Some of the questions we will be answering during this study are: What is the meaning of life? Can life have meaning without God? March 13, 2016 Evangelism Explosion Sunday March 26, 2016 Winter Jam February Form due Feb 14 The plans are to drive up to Winterplace on Friday evening February 26th and return February 28th. Forms due Feb. 14th. If you have any questions, contact Adam Johnson by Plans are underway to attend Winter Jam Timer Warner Arena Charlotte, NC March 26, 2016 Watch for details on Facebook or through from Adam Johnson

6 News from... CHILDREN S MINISTRY Special thank you to Joyce Root, Cullen Keen, Ramona Bergvist, and Julie Stover who faithfully serve in our nursery during worship on the 1st Sunday of each month. Please remember to thank these fine folks for their ministry to our church family! Volunteers and Youth Volunteers Needed: We are still in need of a few more able bodies to serve in our nursery and preschool classrooms during worship on a monthly (or quarterly) basis. If you can fill one of these needs, please get in touch with Cynthia Keen. Youth are welcome to serve with an adult, but there is a training process to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS Mark your calendar now for June 26-30th Plan to be here for Cave Quest as we learn what it means to follow Jesus. VBS will be June 26th-30th, from 6-8:30pm for children ages 4 and up (with a limited number of spots for children who have not completed Kindergarten, depending on the number of volunteers). Please see Cynthia Keen to sign up to help with this amazing outreach event! S u nday Night Live (SNL) Location: Building 3 Time: 4:30-6:30pm Ages: Kindergarteners through 5th graders We had a great SNL kick-off last Sunday. We will not be meeting Sunday, February 7th but please join us on February 14 when we start our first unit topic on the Armor of God and bring a friend with you. Contact Melissa Burgess: or msburgess@comporium.net if you have questions

7 February Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Rick Laws Billie Delane Gina Johnson Mitchell Johnsen 7 Eldon Porter 8 9 Beverly Burgess Eva Ward Presidents Day Scott Keen Marissa Huddy Jacob Romero 29

8 Regular Weekly Schedule Sunday 8:30 AM Prayer Time 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service with Nursery & Preschool Monday 7:00 PM Ladies Book Club (last Monday of the month) Tuesday 6:30 PM Ladies Bible Study Saturday 6:45 AM Men s Bible Study & Breakfast (2nd and 4th Saturday) 9:30 AM Ladies Breakfast at the Cracker Barrel (3rd 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 Mark Daubenspeck Andy Hanschu Tyler Johnson Randy Mabry Mike Tullos Ralph Van Dyke TCBC Elders Brad Ferguson Tim Bradberry John Jones Cullen Keen John Root Staff & Contact InformationI IN THE LORD S HOUSE Dr. Brad Ferguson, Senior Pastor brad@tegacaybaptist.org ATTENDANCE Jan. 17, 2016 Jan. 24, 2016 Adam Johnson Assoc. Pastor of Students & Adult Discipleship 1freedbyjesus@gmail.com Keith Simpson, Financial Administrator admin@tegacaybaptist.org Worship 10:45 AM WEEKLY RECEIPTS General Fund $ 7, $ 3, Weekly Budget Needs $ 9, $ 9, YTD General Fund Receipts $ 147, $ 147, YTD Over/(Under) Budget Needs $ (40,806.31) $ (46,481.60) YTD General Fund Expenses $ 147, $ 148, Sandra Phillips, Administrative Secretary sandra@tegacaybaptist.org Building Fund Receipts YTD Building Fund Receipts $ $ 1, $ $ 1, Website: Phone: sandra@tegacaybaptist.org Missions Fund Receipts $ $ YTD Mission Fund Receipts $ 3, $ 3, Other $ 2, $ Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Total $ 10, $ 4,204.00

9 CHURCH CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2016 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Staff Meeting 4:30pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm The History of Ideas Class 7:00pm 10 Homeschool Co-0p 8:00-3:30pm Dance Rehearsal 1:00pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm The History of Ideas Class 7:00pm Homeschool Co-0p 8:00-3:30pm Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:45am 14 Valentine s Day Dance Rehearsal 1:00pm Youth Band Practice 2:30pm SNL, EDGE, FPU, ADULT CHOIR 4:30PM Presidents Day Staff Meeting 4:30pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm The History of Ideas Class 7:00pm Homeschool Co-0p 8:00-3:30pm the Barrel 9:30pm Dance Rehearsal 1:00pm SNL, EDGE, FPU, ADULT CHOIR 4:30PM Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm The History of Ideas Class 7:00pm Homeschool Co-0p 8:00-3:30pm Youth Ski Trip at Winter Place Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:45am Youth Ski Trip at Winter Place Dance Rehearsal 1:00pm Youth Band Practice 2:30pm Deacons & Elders 2:30pm SNL, EDGE, FPU, ADULT CHOIR 4:30PM Ladies Book Club 6:30pm