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The Tiburon Tidings eNewsletter
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Greetings!
Happy New Year! As we begin 2013, let's be encouraged to Respect Patterns in the New Year! For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8
Before the beginning of time, God rolled out the blueprints for the universe. To demonstrate His ingenuity, the Creator decided to use patterns in all He made. In the vastness of space, God placed over 10 billion galaxies, yet He utilized a few basic styles. He produced 28,000 different types of butterflies, but they all followed the same structure. Even humans, though they may vary from race to race, are made from the same pattern. In the midst of complexity there is simplicity.
When we see designs in nature, it is logical to infer the presence of a Grand Designer. This fact alone is enough to drive us to worship. That's the whole idea behind the intricacies of our planet. For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Romans 1:20
Worship, however, is only the beginning. What God ultimately desires is our trust. If He's able to invent and assemble such an awe-inspiring world, how much more is He capable of directing our humble existence? You can entrust your entire life to God. He's worthy of your faith. Don't worry if He doesn't do things your way. He's already given us that warning. His thoughts aren't like ours and His ways are different from what we'd expect.
As you look forward towards a new year, seek to know God and His ways. They're found, just like at creation, in patterns. As you conform to God's designs, your life will become abundant, fulfilling and focused on God's glory. Enjoy!
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Kids Chinese Classes Begin
 Chinese language classes begin for the Spring on Sunday, Jan 13. There will be a preschool class and an elementary class. Click here for more details about the class and the application form. Deadline is Jan 13 to begin.
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Pizza & Testimony Night
 We will gather on Sunday, Jan 20, at 5:30 pm for pizza and then hear from members of our TBC family as they share their faith journeys. This has proven to be a cherished experience as we share deeper into the lives of one another. |
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Cat & Dog Theology Workshop
 Make plans to be with us on Sunday, Jan 27, for a day of Cat & Dog Theology; a unique, memorable, humor-filled, scripture-based way of communicating the need for Christians to re-think their relationship with God. The purpose of Cat & Dog Theology is to call the global church away from self-centeredness and to focus on the glory of God. We will have a special guest leader in both morning services, eat lunch here at TBC, and then meet for two afternoon sessions. We will be finished at 3 pm and there will be sessions for the children. Stay tuned for more details.
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Super Bowl 47 Parties
 On Sunday, Feb 3, we will have the evening of church away from our building for you to plan your Super Event with friends and family around the big game. We encourage you to team up with another TBC family and invite friends over for the game. Take this opportunity to share the love of God with folks you care about. Have a great afternoon and evening of fellowship. Invite your friends to join us for future church activities.
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The University of Life
On Feb 17 we begin 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 later this month. Stay tuned.
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Update
A very special thanks for your sacrificial giving during this past Christmas season to our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We gathered $20,203.69 of our $20,000 goal. As our missionaries begin a new year in their respective places of ministry, continue to pray for them as then share the Good News of Jesus with the world.
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Youth & Other Miscellaneous Stuff
What's happenin' with our teenagers? Sardines on Jan 11th. See Steve for details and bring your friends. Our youth would like to say thanks to everyone for supporting their Hawaii mission trip fundraiser. They raised over $800 to help with the cost per person for next summer's trip. The next Hawaii meeting will be on Jan 20.
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The Susan E. Prnjak Memorial Bike Ride
 The Memorial Bike Ride honoring Susan Prnjak has been completed. We had a goal of raising $10,000. When all of the commitments were received, we collected $12,131.63. The proceeds will go toward the windmill project in the Horn and to further research for traumatic brain injuries. Thanks to Barb Dabney, Samuel Mull, and all who volunteered to ride, support, encourage, and raise the money for these two worthy causes. Thanks for your involvement. |
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Sign up for the San Quentin Clearance List
 Many of you have wanted to be a part of the TBC family as we go into San Quentin for worship experiences on select Saturday nights in 2013. You don't have to sing in the choir to be a part of the group. Stop by the table in the Gallery, fill out the card and make sure to give that card directly to Pastor Glenn or Jeannie Bader. Do not leave it laying on the table. As soon as we learn the dates for the year, we will publish those. |
TAHOE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH
The Tahoe City Baptist Church celebrated by burning the note on the mortgage for their parsonage. While they have been paying off this mortgage they have continued to collect and recycle used ink jet cartridges, cell phones, laser toners, etc. The money they receive is used to provide financial support for the church day school and after school programs. It has equipped them with computers and vans to transport many of their students to and from the church to their schools each day.
TBC continues to receive any items listed above to be recycled. Please place them in the container in the church Gallery marked for that purpose and the Haglers will transfer them to the Tahoe City church. thanks
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Wellspring Journey at TBC
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to lose some weight? If so, we have an opportunity for you . 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. 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
- Jan 05 - Deacons Meeting - 10:30 am
- Jan 06 - Resume Sun Morning Schedule
- Jan 09 - Resume Wed Schedule with Dinner
- Jan 12 - Leadership Council Meeting - 9 am
- Jan 20 - Pizza & Testimonies - 5:30 pm
- Jan 27 - Cat & Dog Theology Workshop
- Feb 02 - Admin Council - 9 am
- Feb 02 - Deacons Meeting - 10:30 am
- Feb 03 - Super Bowl Parties
- Feb 09 - Gift of Love Event
- Feb 10 - Potluck & Family Meeting - 5:30 pm
- Feb 17 - The University of Life begins - 5:30 pm
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Word of Encouragement
Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness - the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord's people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
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Blessings,
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 Finances
budget to date:
$719,157.00
income to date:
$672,595.59
expenses to date:
$627,822.46
general fund surplus:
$44,773.13
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Dec 02 - 227
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Dec 16 - 256
Dec 23 - 236
Dec 24 - 276
Dec 30 - 146
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Dr. John W. Shouse
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Dr. Glenn Prescott
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Beth Singleton
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Brice Butler
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Steve Reynolds
Pianist
Carlena Speed
Preschool Coordinator
Christine Magtabay
Children's Coordinator
Stephanie Shouse
Hostess
Carol Jackson
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Ida Times
Michelle Parsley
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Worship 8:30 am
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And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
Abraham Lincoln
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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