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The Tiburon Tidings eNewsletter
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Greetings!
Being different and distinct; that's what so many people say they want. Yet, it is so much safer to blend in and be like everyone else. We talk a lot about being our own person. Throughout our life, we have often tried to emulate someone else. I am Tiger Woods repeated a variety of children in an early Nike commercial. I Wanna Be Like Mike was the jingle endorsing Gatorade. It seems that if I wear what they wear or drink what they drink then in some small way I can be like them. Mankind always seems to be in search of someone else. We often live out our deepest fantasies through the books we read or the movies we watch. And interestingly enough, God desires that for us as well and wants to assist us into conforming to the image of His Son Jesus.
So, why are Christians called to be different and distinct? We often talk about being in the world but not of the world. What exactly does that mean? I am reminded of three phrases that may help explain. The first word is conflicted. Conflicted is what I would describe as the way believers feel as they try to live in two worlds simultaneously; calling themselves Christian but keeping one foot firmly planted in the world. The second word is double-minded; a word that had to be invented in order to fully understand what happens to believers who are neither different nor distinct. Stop and think; an unbeliever cannot be double-minded. This sad word is reserved for believers only. The last phrase is lukewarm. That is the temperature in which God spits us out of His mouth since He would prefer us to be hot or cold. This passage seems to indicate that God would prefer that we either be with Him or not with Him, but he absolutely abhors our trying to do both. All three of these phrases describe a pretty miserable image and existence as a believer. We are called to be different and distinct from the standard set by the world.
Today in your quiet time, ask God if you are living a life that is different and distinct from what the world is enticing you to be. Are you living a life that is different and distinct, conforming to the image of Jesus?
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TBC Men Still Courageous for 4-weeks
 Courageous was the theme of the men's retreat based on the film. Beginning Thurs, May 3, and running for four Thursdays, the men of TBC will do an important study based on the movie. All men are welcome even if you did not attend the retreat. We will meet at the church at 7 pm. Join us and bring a friend. Just show up. See you there. |
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Preschool Ministry Training Event
 You are invited this Saturday, May 5th, from 10:30-11:45am to a special training session for both preschool teachers, helpers and other volunteers. We will cover the following subject areas:
- Your role in the classroom
- Regaining control when the kids have taken over
- Examples on classroom flow & curriculum
- Transition songs & All Your Questions!
Our teachers for the morning will be our own Christine Magtabay and Ann Iorg, the President's wife at Golden Gate Seminary. Ann is a much sought after conference leader around our state and across our convention in the area of children's ministry. We hope you will be present.If you cannot come, there will be a make up session on Sunday, May 6th, from 12:15 -1:00 for anyone in yellow room. This session will be led by Christine.
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Did you miss the Actons on Sunday Night?
 Then you missed a real blessing. But don't fret just yet. If you would like to hear what they had to share, click here, sit back and enjoy. If you subscribe to the TBC sermons via iTunes, then you will get it to download on your iPod. If you have not subscribed, do it today and start receiving them. Just go to the TBC sermon page and learn how. |
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Women's Ministry Hikes
 TBC Women's Ministry will be offering twice monthly Saturday hikes for the women of our church. Please join us on various trails throughout Marin for 1.5 hour hikes led by Cynthia Klock, Nancy Rehkopf, and Jeannie Bader. Put the dates on your calendar and plan to join us to fellowship with TBC women as together we enjoy God's creation in Marin. The walks will not be strenuous but might involve a little climbing. We can do it together! No need to rsvp - just show up to join us whenever you can. Put these dates on your calendar and watch the monthly eTidings and weekly bulletins for where to meet on each of those dates:
Dates of the hikes: May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22
On Saturday morning May 26 at 10 am we will meet at Rush Creek trail just north of Atherton Ave in Novato (on the east side frontage road of Hwy 101) for an easy level hike. Bring water and a hat.
Got questions, contact Jeannie Bader. |
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Youth & Other Miscellaneous Stuff
 Here's what's happening with our youth that you need to know about.
BBQ fundraiser will be held right after the 11 am service on May 27. Cost will be $7 for adults and $5 for children and $20 for families of 4 or more. We will have pistachio's from the Lewis farm for sale and will gladly take any donations. All proceeds will go toward our summer you activities to supplement our budget. We are grateful for your support of our kids.
More things coming in the summer, but we'll wait to tell you about them later. Did you know? The average teenager eats 46 slices (23 pounds) of pizza, 60 hot dogs, 35 dough nuts, and 6 gallons of ice cream per year. |
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Let's Go to the Hop!
 Our next Sock Hop is just around the corner on Saturday, June 2nd, at the Marinwood Community Center. Frank the DJ will be with us again. This event has proven to be one of the true events that is great for every generation of folks at TBC from kids to seniors. What a fun time we will have. Get out your bobbie socks, poodle skirts, leather jackets and come see who greases back their hair. You won't want to miss this. More details coming soon. |
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Summer Sports Camp
 Sports Camp for children 4-11 years old is coming again June 25-29. Camp is each day for one week from 9 am to 12:15 pm. Cost will be under $100 for the whole week and will be determined soon. Scholarships are available. Registration forms can be found here. - Kids age 4-5 participate in Team 45 which teaches them rhythm and movement.
- Kids age 6-7 can choose soccer or cheerleading.
- Kids age 8-11 can choose soccer, cheerleading, or basketball.
Also, our youth will be able to serve as assistant coaches or coaches in training, depending upon their ages. In the next edition of the Tidings, we will feature Children's Camp at Cazadero coming in July. See the dates below. You can find information now in the Gallery and on the TBC website. |
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Family Camp at Mt Hermon
 Mt. Hermon is a beautiful setting where you can meet with God while stretching your soul in his beautiful creation. The people and programs are ready to be God's blessing to you. Every person I've spoken with who has attended Family Camp at Mt. Hermon has had a wonderful time with God and others. Each detail is a blessing - the location, speakers, music, children's activities, and the pancake breakfast outdoors on the mountain ridge! That doesn't even mention the Redwood Canopy Ropes Course, archery, swimming pool, or the ice cream shop. You'll enjoy camp whether your single, married, have children still at home or not. When: Labor Day Weekend, August 31 to September 3 Where: Mt. Hermon Camp, near Santa Cruz Cost: Depends on housing you select from four different options. Overall cost is very reasonable for the room, great food, and wonderful activities available to you, especially when compared to a weekend road trip. Scholarship: available by completing the form online (called "camperships") For more info or to register, click here. Each person or family registers on its own and not as a group Finally, please let Pastor Brice know if you have questions and that you've registered so I can be looking for you on Labor Day weekend. |
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Upcoming Schedule: save the dates
- May 3 - Men's Courageous Study 1 - 7 pm
- May 5 - Ministry Council - 9 am
- May 5 - Ministry Teams - 10 am
- May 5 - Deacons - 10:30 am
- May 5 - San Quentin Worship - 5:30 pm
- May 6 - Potluck & Family Meeting - 5:30 pm
- May 10 - Men's Courageous Study 2 - 7 pm
- May 13 - Mother's Day
- May 16 - Last Wed Night Dinner - 5:30 pm
- May 17 - Men's Courageous Study 3 - 7 pm
- May 20 - Spring Music Festival - 6 pm
- May 23 - Prayer Mtg only for the summer - 6:30 pm
- May 24 - Men's Courageous Study 4 - 7 pm
- May 27 - Memorial Day Weekend
- May 27 - Youth BBQ Fundraiser after church
- May 28 - TBC Office Closed
- Jun 2 - Admin Council - 9 am
- Jun 2 - Deacons - 10:30 am
- Jun 2 - Sock Hop - TBA
- Jun 3 - Special Potluck & Family Meeting - 5:30 pm
- Jun 16 - Leadership Council
- Jun 16 - San Quentin Worship - 5:30 pm
Upcoming Summer Schedule: save the dates
- Jun 25-29 - Children's Sports Camp
- Jul 1-6 - Youth Mission Trip to San Diego
- Jul 15-19 - Caz Children's Camp grades 1-3
- Jul 23-27 - Caz Children's Camp grades 4-6
- Aug 18 - TBC Summer Picnic (DATE CHANGE)
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Word of Encouragement
What do workers gain from their toil? I have seen the burden God has laid on the human race. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil-this is the gift of God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.
Ecclesiastes 3:9-14
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Blessings,
Ida Times
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