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| Tiburon Baptist Church |
March 9, 2010 |
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I Love Church
No, I'm not talking about Sunday mornings at 8:30 or 11:00. I'm talking about the church. People often mistake what we do for who we are. Remember that the church is not the building, nor the staff, but it's all of us; God's people being and doing everything they have been called together to be as the body of Christ. The church is the body of Christ. I love when we rally together to help each other. I love when we are joined together to pray in an urgent way like we do for Don and Willis and Matthias and Ruedi and Irene and Beulah and Carol and our missionaries all over the world and our children and the list goes on and on. I love when we realize what God has done for us within this local body of Christ and are bold enough to invite our friends and neighbors to come and walk along with us. And yes, I do love when we come together corporately for worship. We are the body of Christ.
When I taste something very special that I like, my taste buds are not the only one rejoicing. My eyes take a snapshot of that dish and my brain files it away to be remembered later. When I receive a compliment or a word of encouragement, every fiber of my being feels a little better. On the other hand, when I stub my toe or get a headache, it is not just a toe or my head that hurts. All of me hurts. My whole body gets involved to make sure we are on the road to recovery as soon as possible. The same should hold true for the body of Christ. Unfortunately, that is not always true. When one rejoices, we should all feel better. And when one is hurting, we should all do everything within our power to take care of our hurting brother or sister. When a need arises, we should all shoulder the load to make the task lighter for everyone. We are in this together. We do together what we cannot do alone. We are the body of Christ.
Have you noticed that the early
service has more people each week? Have you noticed all the extra
chairs that have to be set up for the late service? We are now
consistently at the 250-275 mark in attendance every week. Are we ready
to take that step in breaking the 300 mark on a regular basis? There's
nothing special or magical about the number 300. But what is special is the
growth that is taking place in the lives of people as they encounter the
risen Lord. As more and more people come our way, it is our desire to
be everything that God has called us to be and do as a church. We are the body of Christ.
As we grow, there will be times of joy and there will be growing pains. Are you ready to accept the challenge? What does that mean exactly? Well, we don't have all the answers for that just yet. But we do know that there are plenty of people who are in need of a supportive loving environment, in need of a savior and looking for a safe place where encouraging words are spoken and needs are met and understanding takes place because we are the body of Christ!
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COFFEE HOUSE
Join us this Friday, March 12, from 7-9 p.m. in the TBC fellowship hall. Drop by for delicious desserts, fellowship and some great entertainment. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring a friend for a relaxing evening of conversation. And did we mention coffee? See you there and bring your mug!
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Time Change Weekend
Don't forget to change your clocks this coming Saturday night as we "Spring Forward". If you forget, you might just miss church. You don't want to be walking in as everyone else is walking out.
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 25 Years In The Making
Aloha! As we prepare to celebrate 50 years as a church later this year, you are invited to join as we celebrate Beth's 25th year at TBC as Minister of Music Hawaiian style. Her anniversary date was March 7th, but we will have a Hawaiian luau to honor both Beth & Craig Singleton this Sunday, March 14th, at 6 pm. Make plans to join us for this special event in the life and history of TBC with the Singletons and make sure to wear something Hawaiian. Read a tribute to the Singleton's. You are encouraged to send cards or letters to the church address or bring them with you on Sunday: 25th Anniversary, %Tiburon Baptist Church, 445 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, CA 94920. Thanks |
Welcome to our Newest Member!
We want to take this opportunity to
say welcome to our newest member at TBC. Senngho "Sean" Lee hopes to be a student at
Golden Gate Seminary very soon. He joined us on Feb 28th and is already talking to Reed about his interested in serving in our youth ministry. Please get to know Sean and begin praying for him as a part of the TBC family. |
 Women's Spring Brunch
Ladies, it's that time of the year and Spring is in the air. So, let's gather for our annual brunch on Saturday, March 20, from 11 to 1. The theme will be God's Field - God's Garden and we will focus on prayer and hear from several of our ladies. Sign up in the Gallery. This is a great time to introduce a friend to other women, so go ahead and invite a friend.
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"Doing Less and Encountering God's More"
 Gentlemen, it's time to get registered for our men's retreat! Jamey Lewis is our guest speaker and the dates are March 26-27 for our 24-hour experience. The cost is $70 and will include steak on Friday and three meals on Saturday. You may go ahead and pay by writing your check to TBC and placing it in the offering clearly marked "men's retreat". Do you need a scholarship? Email Dan or Eric to let them know. Sign up in the Gallery. It's okay to invite a friend for this great weekend in the Redwoods! A group will leave from the church on Friday at 5 pm. Those coming from farther north can form carpools. Click for directions or a map.
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The babies have arrived!
 Gabriel Mark Magtibay entered the world on Monday, March 1st at 6:04 am. He weighed 6 lbs, 10 oz and was 19.5 in long. Mom
Christine, Dad Jay and big sister Abigail are all doing fine and making
the necessary adjustments to their new family member. Blessings to the
Magtibay family.  Emiliana Noelle
Prescott made her first appearance on Thursday, March 4th at 9:10 am.
She weighed 8 lbs, 15 oz and was 21.5 inches long. While she is doing
just fine, Mom Autumn has experienced some numbness
in her right leg and the family stayed in the hospital until Tuesday. Pray for her full recovery and for Dad Aaron as he
cares for everyone for the time being. Blessings to the Prescott family.
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HOLY WEEK AT TBC- Palm Sunday - March 28
- Messianic Seder - March 28 @ 6 pm
- Maundy Thursday - April 1 @ 7 pm
- Good Friday - April 2 @ 7 pm
- Easter Sunday - April 4
As you make plans, we want to strongly encourage you to attend the 8:30 am service on Easter Sunday since there will be very little available seating at the 11 am service. Come a few minutes early!
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Fireproof Your Marriage!
You're invited to join John & Cynthia Klock for a marriage enrichment study during the Life Builder Family Class on Sunday mornings at 9:40. The study is 6 weeks starting March 28th and continuing through May 2. Each class will begin with a large group study; then the men and women will gather separately for discussion. You are invited if you're considering marriage, your spouse attends church with you or not, or if your spouse isn't yet a believer we think this study will bless you and your marriage.
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CMI Training Event
Community Ministry International is one of our partner organizations through our Golden Hills association that provides training for ministries outside the walls of our church. The CMI Training will take place on Sat, April 17, from 9-3:30 at Western Hills Baptist Church in San Mateo. Lunch is included. TBC will partner with you by paying $25 of the $35 registration fee. Pastor Glenn will be registering our group. Your deadline is Sunday, April 4th, to receive this offer. Make your $10 registration payable to TBC and let Pastor Glenn know you are going. We will carpool. The conference workshop offerings include:
Preschool as a Community Outreach Reaching Students Through KidsClubs At Risk Youth: Is Anybody
Listening? Building Bridges Into the Public School Community How to Reach the College Campus Discover What Your Community Really Needs Returning to New Testament Missional Living Ministering to the Least of These Creating Your Path to New Cultures Developing a Multiethnic Evangelism Strategy How to Throw a Community Block Party Literacy Ministry Can Reach Your Community Loving Children of Ishmael Reaching Internationals in Your
Neighborhood Developing an Evangelistic Team Approach Developing International Church Partnerships Partnership Projects as a Church Growth Strategy Understanding the Crisis of Human Trafficking Discovering
and Applying Your Counseling Gifts (Parts 1 & 2) Life
Long Learners: How Seminary Can Enhance Your Ministry
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Helping Haiti & Chile
While Haiti is still in turmoil, we learn of a devastating earthquake in Chile. You can still pray, give, go and assist in mobilizing others. Through our IMB, 100% of your contributions go directly to the field and are administered by our missionaries on the ground. To learn more about how you can support this long-term effort of recovery, click on this link and continue to pray daily for both nations.
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 50th Anniversary
Make sure that June 4-6 is marked on your calendar for our celebration weekend. We will begin with dinner on Friday night at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael, followed by a picnic on Saturday with plenty of friends, stories and old photos. Start making contact with all of your TBC friends and acquaintances in far away places for this special weekend to insure they will be with us. We will start taking reservations very soon so watch for more details.
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TBC on Facebook
Don't have a facebook page? It's time to get one and stay connected as a friend to the TBC facebook page. Click here to sign-up; then search for Tiburon Baptist Church.
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| Save-the-Dates |
- Mar 20 - Choir Rehearsal & Dinner - 4 pm
- Apr 3 - Ministry Council & Deacons
- Apr 17 - San Quentin - 6 pm
- Apr 25 - Youth Fundraiser - noon
- May 1 - Admin Council & Deacons
- May 1 - Sock Hop
- May 16 - Potluck & Family Meeting - 6 pm
- May 22 - Choir Dinner
- May 23 - Spring Music Festival - 6 pm
- Jun 4-6 - 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Jun 21-25 - Children's Sports Camp
- Jun 27-Jul 2 - Youth Mission Trip
- Jul 26-31 - Youth Centrifuge
- Aug 2-6 - Children's Camp at Cazadero
- Sep 23-35 - Prayer Summit
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Did You Miss the Lyall Memorial?
If you were not able to attend the memorial service for Max Lyall or if you need to catch up on any recent sermons on Sunday mornings, or you just want listen again, click here.
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Got Firewood?
Very soon we will be cutting some trees on the church property. Would you be interested in receiving some of the firewood that will be available? It is not clear yet how much we will have, so we will make this available to the first five who respond to this request. Send an email to Pastor Glenn and he will put you on the list. We must find a home for the wood before we enlist the tree service to cut it down.
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AutoGift
Are you doing most of you banking and bill paying online these days? Did you know that you can set up an automatic donation authorization at TBC? Simply pick up an AutoGift enrollment form in the Gallery and return it to the office or Pastor Glenn or John Frierson and we will take care of the rest.
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H20: A Journey of Faith
Do you have neighbors or friends that don't come to church? Are you interested in sharing Jesus with them, but aren't sure how to go about it? H20 is a 10-week video series that opens the door of the church and the good news of Jesus in a friendly way. Pastor Glenn is available to facilitate a meeting in your home on either Monday or Tuesday nights. Some groups provide a light meal, watch the weekly video and follow-up with a time of discussion. The whole evening can be done in a couple of hours, 6:30-8:30. These might be the most important 10 weeks in the life of one of your best friends. If you would like to talk more about this opportunity, make an appointment to get together with Pastor Glenn. Want to take a peek for your self, click here to see the H2O intro. Pray about what God wants you to do.
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Who We Are?
"Tiburon Baptist Church is a family of faith committed to
vital worship and personal devotion that finds expression in ministry and
missions."
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TBC Finances
income to date:
$123,673.15
expenses to date:
$117,517.54
general fund surplus:
$6,155.61 |
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TBC Attendance
Feb 21 - 265
Feb 28 - 284
Mar 7 - 289
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TBC Staff
Lead Pastor
Dr. John W. Shouse
Executive Pastor
Dr. Glenn Prescott
Minister of Music
Beth Singleton
Young Adult & Family Pastor
Brice Butler
Youth Pastor
Reed Redus
Administrative Assistant
Ida Times
Music Intern
Yoon-Hee Park
Youth-Music-Young Adults
Jay Stroud
Preschool Coordinator
Christine Magtabay
Children's Coordinator
Stephanie Shouse
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Regular Schedule
Sunday
- Worship 8:30 am
- Bible Study 9:40 am
- Worship 11 am
- Life Together 6 pm
Wednesday
- Dinner 5:30 pm
- Prayer 6:30 pm
- Study 7:15 pm
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Wisdom
"Love, in the Christian sense, does not mean an emotion. It is a state not of the feelings but of the will; that state of the will which we have naturally about ourselves, and must learn to have about other people."
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
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| Word of Encouragement |
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King David's response to the free offer of animals to offer to God as a sacrifice. "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." 2 Samuel 24:24
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| Contact Information |
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