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The Tiburon Tidings eNewsletter
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Greetings!
In 2000 Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osment starred in Pay It Forward. The film was based on the novel of the same name and told the story of a small boy who turned a school project into a charitable program of good deeds to make a difference in the world. He did not know the ripple effect his action would have.
As we enter the Christmas season, the time of the year that we focus on giving and receiving, let's play a game of What If. Just for a moment, consider what would happen if we made some subtle and some not so subtle changes in our thoughts and actions.
What if we put God's will above our own? What if we read our Bible on a daily basis? What if we prayed without ceasing? What if we attended church regularly? What if we stopped tipping God and gave sacrificially even beyond 10%? What if we fasted on a regular basis? What if we practiced forgiveness daily? What if we loved God with all our heart, soul, body, and mind?
What if our family reached out to a family of equal size during 2013 and everyone at TBC did the same? We would be running over 500 this time next year. Where would we put everybody? Don't panic. Remember this is just a game.
What if we laid our personal desires aside and became the father, mother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandmother, grandfather, friend, co-worker, subordinate, boss, or neighbor that God desires you to be? What if we really loved our neighbor as ourselves? What would that look like?
What if we truly emptied ourselves, took the focus off of self, and laid all of our concerns aside for just a moment? What if we put our wants and needs on hold? What if we stepped away from the mirror where we seem to spend so much time and focused on everyone else?
Life is not about our comfort or accomplishments or needs. It is all about God's glory. In a given day do I think more about God or about myself. What I will wear, where I will go, what I will do, what I will eat, what I will . . . . .
Jesus said, For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. But, don't worry because no one takes this type of statement literally. Jesus didn't really mean that we actually have to lose our life. Or did he?
And remember, this was just pretend. Or is it? What kind of ripple could your life make? |
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A Special Holiday Thanks
We want to say a big Tiburon thanks to Beth, Cecile, Jennifer, Carlena and what seems to be a cast of thousands that helped corral the excitement of our children during our recent Christmas Music Festival. The costumes were fantastic and the musical talents of our children were never better. What a testimony of hard work and preparation. We were all blessed in such a marvelous way. This often times appears to be organized chaos, but the seeds that are being planted in the hearts and minds of our little ones will see fruit for years to come and even into eternity. To all the parents and adult leaders, many thanks. And blessings to our kids. |
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Let His Light Shine
We invite you to join us as our adult choir, guest orchestra, and drama team present the Christmas  story on Sunday, Dec 9, with two performances at 4 pm and 6 pm. There will be a reception following the 6 pm performance. We hope that you will invite your family and friends to celebrate the Christmas story with us.
We will have a special gift for each family in attendance.
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Women's Christmas Teas
 Our women's ministry invites you to attend one of the teas that will take place on Saturday, Dec 15, from 2-4 pm in several Bay Area homes. The theme for this year is Unwrapping the Gift of Christ. Stop by the table in the Gallery on Sunday to sign up. What an opportunity to invite a friend to introduce to other women of the church during this holiday season. See you on the 15th. |
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Update
Hopefully by now, you know that our goal is $20,000 and the National goal is $175 million. To date, we have received over $6,000. You have heard from eight of our missionaries over the past month. It is our prayer that we will continue to move toward reaching our goal during the month of December. Please pray for your involvement as we support nearly 5000 missionaries worldwide. What will you do to share the good news of Jesus with the whole world?
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Youth & Other Miscellaneous Stuff
What's happenin' with our teenagers? Have you heard we're heading to Hawaii next summer. Our first fundraiser will be on Dec 16th. Bring your Christmas presents and our youth will wrap them for you. See any of our youth for more details and don't forget to bring your gifts on the 16th.
Also, our youth Christmas party will be on Friday, Dec 21st, at the church. See Steve for details.
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Christmas Eve at TBC
 One of the special services looked forward to each year is Christmas Eve. A couple of years ago we started a 5 pm interactive service for families with smaller children. We continue that tradition this year. At 7 pm, we will have our family candlelight service. With many out-of-town family and guests, this service is a favorite time to focus on the gift of love we have in Christ. It is our prayer that you will join us for this special evening for either service.
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Coming Soon: The University of Life
After the holiday season, you will begin hearing more about a new Sunday night format and emphasis on training and discipleship. The University of Life will offer a variety of courses that will range from learning to study the Bible, the theology of church music, and sharing your faith to topics that include healthy cooking, healthy living, and raising healthy kids. The first 4-week session will be Feb 17 to Mar 10. The second session will be Apr 7-28. The offerings for the first session will be shared in January. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
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Wellspring Journey at TBC
A new ministry has started at TBC. Wellspring Journey is a faith-based self-help weight loss group. A daytime group meets on Thursdays from 9:00-10:30 am. The group is lead by Lisa Murphy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Christian Counselor. She is open to beginning an evening group if there are folks interested. While many of the groups are women, Lisa is open to men and teenagers joining the groups.
You can check out Wellspring Journey by clicking here.
If you have more questions, contact Lisa by clicking here.
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Church Community Builder
TBC resident members and regular attenders, you received an email from Pastor Glenn about a month ago inviting you to our new church information site. Follow the link and click the sign in button, complete the information requested with the email address with which you received the message, and submit the request. You will receive an email with a system generated password. Go back to the site, use your email as your login and the system generated password. You should now be in. You can now change to your own personal password and begin editing your profile page. If you received this email, but cannot find it now, click here and select sign up and follow the instructions above. If your email is not in the system or if you have questions, contact Pastor Glenn.
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Upcoming Schedule: Save the Dates
- Dec 05 - Last Wed Dinner of the year - 5:30 pm
- Dec 09 - Let His Light Shine - 4 & 6 pm
- Dec 12 - Prayer Meeting Only - 6:30 pm
- Dec 16 - Youth Gift Wrapping Event
- Dec 21 - Youth Christmas Party
- Dec 24 - Jan 2 - TBC Office Closed
- Dec 24 - Christmas Eve - 5 & 7 pm
- Dec 30 - 10 am Worship Only
- Jan 06 - Resume Sun Morning Schedule
- Jan 09 - Resume Wed Schedule with Dinner
- Jan 20 - Pizza & Testimonies - 6 pm
- Jan 27 - Cat & Dog Theology Retreat
- Feb 03 - Super Bowl Parties
- Feb 10 - Potluck & Family Meeting - 5:30 pm
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Word of Encouragement
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
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Merry Christmas,
Ida Times
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Who is TBC?
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a family of faith
in Jesus Christ committed to vital worship and
personal devotion
that finds expression in ministry and missions
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TBC Miscellaneous
TBC Calendar
Weekly Sermon
TBC Finances
budget to date:
$663,093.45
income to date:
$616,105.57
expenses to date:
$579,877.50
general fund surplus:
$36,228.07
TBC Attendance
Nov 04 - 254
Nov 11 - 280
Nov 18 - 291
Nov 25 - 238
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
Steve Reynolds
Pianist
Carlena Speed
Preschool Coordinator
Christine Magtabay
Children's Coordinator
Stephanie Shouse
Hostess
Carol Jackson
Admin Assistants
Ida Times
Michelle Parsley
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Sunday
Worship 8:30 am
Bible Study 9:40 am
Worship 11 am
Life Together 6 pm
Wednesday
Prayer 6:30 pm
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Wisdom
What if we lived in a
world where it was
always winter but
never Christimas?
Thanks to God for
the gift of His Son.
from CS Lewis
Electronic Fund Transfers @ TBC
Do most of your banking and bill paying online these days? Want to be able to make your financial commitment to the Lord when you're traveling? Did you know that you can set up an automatic donation authorization or fund transfer to 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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