Announcements
Weekly Meetings/Rehearsals
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DAY TIME MINISTRY/EVENT Monday 5:00p Men's Bible Study Monday 6:00p Redeemed Choir Rehearsal Tuesday 6:00a Morning Prayer Tuesday 6:00p Addiction Support Group Tuesday 6:00p Praise Team Wednesday 6:00p Bible Study Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00p Adelphi Step Ministry Wednesday 7:00p Prayer Service Wednesday 7:00p Praise Dancers Thursday 6:00a Morning Prayer Thursday 6:00p Men's Choir Rehearsal Thursday 7:00p Adult Choir Rehearsal Friday 6:00 - 6:45p Voices in Praise Rehearsal Friday 6:45 - 7:30p God's Angels Rehearsal Friday 7:00p Friday Night ALIVE!
NEHEMIAH MINISTRY: BUILDING BRIDGES TO RECOVERY
- Meetings every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Beginning March 2010 -
REMINDER!!!......What you see and hear at this meeting is confidential.
GROUP THREE- Deacons John & Diane Turner and Rev. Shelly Holness, Spiritual Advisors of the "We Are One" ministry will coordinate the Wednesday Night Prayer Service for the month of March.
MEETINGS
PRAYING HANDS MINISTRY - Tuesday, March 16th at 6:00 p.m.
USHERS - Saturday, March 20th at 9:30 a.m.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY - Saturday, March 27th at 9:00 a.m.
We Are One Ministry Events:
Group 3 led by Rev. Shelly Holness and Deacons John & Diane Turner, will meet on Monday , March 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Group 4 led by Rev. Shelly Holness and Deacon Clinton Robinson, will meet on Thursday , March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Groups 8, 10, & 11 Deacons Leroy/Patricia Williams, Lonnie/Gloria Barnes, Lucille Patton and Mozell Vann and Ministers Anthony Almeida, Joseph McAlpine - Sheryl Barnes, Spiritual Advisors will meet on Tuesday , March 23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
~ 2010 Lenten Season ~
A Message from the Pastor:
It is that wonderful season again where we search our souls and "throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us." (Hebrews 12:1) This time of deep reflection is called the Lenten season. This year, Lent began on February 17, 2010 At CTBC, we started the season off with a noon day 30 minute prayer service, including the anointment of oil, for all who desired to participate. I asked God to take them to a higher spiritual level. Anointing with oil was also done at the end of the Wednesday Night Prayer Service on February 17.
As you should know, every year we as a church join in some act of dedication to God to draw us closer to Him. This year, I as asking everyone to study and pray for 30 minutes daily during Lent. Your 30 minutes commitment can be broken up as you wish (15 minutes in the morning and 15 at night; 10 minutes morning, noon and night). During your Lenten prayer/study time, read all of Hebrews which contains our theme for the year. I am also asking everyone to make every attempt to attend Wednesday Night Bible Study during Lent (starts at 5:45 p.m.). I also hope you reduce your television, video and internet time, and instead meditate on God's Holy Word.
May this Lenten season provide the spiritual wind you need to run the race set before you. (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Rev. Keith A. King, Pastor
Wednesday Night Bible Study: Book of Genesis. Class starts at 5:45 p.m. This week please come prepared having studied Chapters 4 - 7. Use the 5W's and 1H (Who; What; When; Where; Why; How) as a part of your studies. Contact your "accountability partner" during the week!
Adults - please join us for a study of "Battlefield of the Mind" on the first and third Fridays during Friday Night Alive (while youth attend mentorship groups). Can't shake a bad habit - still lying, gossiping, or overspending? Struggling with fear, doubt or discouragement? Come out and learn how to tear down strongholds in your mind by using the Word of God Victory is ours! Read chapters 4-6 in preparation for the next class on March 19th at 7:00 p.m.
NOTE to Parents: Please send your children with "homework" or a book to read for the Homework Cafe. NO TOYS! Hours: Mondays from 6:00 - 8:15 p.m. All ages, grades and subjects are welcome! Want to volunteer - please come out on Mondays.
Attention: To all Joshua Generation Leadership Ministry (JGLM) graduates and parents: We are having a reunion of all of the graduates and present trainees which will include a social time, pizza and presentation of the "Ambassadors for Christ" program with Minister Sheryl. We look to see you tomorrow, Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at CTBC Founders Hall. Any questions please contact Deacon Jan Owens-Lane or Minister Sheryl. God bless you!
Youth Council Leaders - Please plan to meet during the JGLM Reunion to receive Mini-Grant packets. Monday, March 15th.
The CTBC/Spring Glen Joint Fellowship Ministry, is visiting the seniors at the Ella B. Scantlebury home on Saturday, March 20th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Youth Ministry Leadership Retreat: "Training our Children to Run for Jesus" will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Founders Hall. Please RSVP with Min. Sheryl Barnes.
Iron Sharpens Iron
March 27, 2010
Please contact Tony Almeida at 215-7810 for more information.
The Wellness Ministry encourages everyone to submit your weight loss information on the slips of paper provided in the Narthex. Remember - we don't need your name, just your "We Are One" Group number and the number of pounds lost. Your body is your temple. Let's all get healthier this year.
Congratulations Youth Council! The Youth Council of CTBC has been awarded a $500 Mini-Grant from the Youth Development Training Resource Center to sponsor "Think...Don't Drink!" an awareness project to discourage under-age drinking. Youth Council leaders: Michael Benton, Kayla Samuel, and Kayla Willis will administer the project under the guidance of the youth minister.
Prayer Request: The Youth Ministry is asking for people to help us by pledging to conduct "Drive-By Prayer" during Lent. If you are willing to "pray" as you drive by our schools - please see info in the narthex or Min. Sheryl Barnes for more details.
CTBC is having a Book Drive to collect children and adults books to contribute to AIDS Interfaith. If you are interested in donating new or gently used books to this effort, there is a box in the Narthex where you can leave them. If you have any questions, please see Deacon Patricia Williams and Carolyn Scott.
Anyone interested in the Singles Ministry should email Rose Coggins at coggins.rose@att.net or call the Church Office at 624-3028 to leave a message.
The Visual Arts component of the A/V Ministry asks that any Ministry needing special presentations during Sunday Church Service (s), please get the presentation (s) to the Visual Arts Ministry by Wednesday prior to the Sunday service (s).
CTBC Calendar Updates: If a Ministry has changes, updates, new dates or times for the monthly church calendar, notify Eleanor J. Boyd before the 10th day of the prior month with the proper changes. If you wish you may check the calendar on the church website and notify Eleanor Boyd of corrections.
All Announcements for the Sunday bulletin by any of the auxiliaries, boards or members must be in the church office no later than Thursday afternoon. After Thursday announcements can be left in the church clerk box or given to a clerk prior to the worship service.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:
All members should check WTNH-Channel 8 or WFSB-Channel 3 for information on cancellation of services or activities during inclement weather. Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, may be abbreviated on your television display as "Christian Tabernacle Baptist".
* See also the clickable link on this web site labeled Church Cancellation that takes you directly to WTNH-Channel 8's religious cancellations.
In addition, all "We Are One" group and subgroup leaders should be cognizant of cancellations or delays of church activities or services during inclement weather conditions, so you can readily inform your respective group members.
ATTENTION
Building Usage: To schedule or cancel meetings or activities in either of the buildings, please contact Herman Alexander at 397-5347 or 676-9940. Donald Brooks may also be contacted at 248-0402 or cell #988-3163.
Updated 3/14/10