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The Tiburon Tidings Newsletter
December 2015
Tiburon Baptist Church is 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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Stewardship Committee:
2016 Budget Approved
Praise the Lord for His goodness and abundant blessings! We send our thanks to those who turned in a commitment pledge card for 2016 and contributed to the second highest amount of committed pledges in 22 years!
The Stewardship Committee distributed a recommended budget for 2016 to the church on October 22nd. The church family met and discussed the 2016 budget on November 1st. After the amendments had been made and all questions had been asked, the 2016 budget was unanimously affirmed by the members of TBC on November 8th.
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
With Christmas quickly approaching, we are reminded of the missionaries around the world who need our prayers and financial support. The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is an annual collection that sends 100% of the funds to support international missionaries and their ministries. Please watch this video and follow this link to learn more about the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and how it is used to further God's Kingdom here on earth. Our church has set a goal of $25,000 to be collected for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, with a challenge of $30,000. Please pray for God's power and glory to be manifested through this year's Lottie Moon Christmas Offering so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is shared throughout the world and that God will work through the missionaries to meet the human needs of those who are suffering. And then ask God to direct you as to how you can contribute and participate. |
Christmas Season Events at TBC
Please pray for God to shape your heart and guide you to people to invite to our Christmas season events! There are many opportunities to invite your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and classmates to evenings of music, fellowship, contemplation, and celebration of Ἐμμανουήλ ( Emmanuel) - God with us through Christ Jesus! December 6th at 5:00 p.m. - Music Festival for Kids. Gingerbread House DecoratingCome enjoy the Children's Choir and other talented young ones who will perform pieces of music that they've been diligently working on all year! Following the music, join us in the Fellowship Hall to decorate gingerbread houses and hear how this relates to the good news of Jesus Christ. December 13th at 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Music CelebrationCome enjoy the Adult Choir and others sing many of the familiar Christmas music and carols that we know and love. This will be a time when we can all sing together and lift our joyful voices in celebration of the birth of our Savior, Christ Jesus our Lord! There will be a light reception afterwards to allow for welcoming guests and making new friendships. December 21st at 7:00 p.m. - "Blue Christmas" Service This will be a quiet worship service for people who have trouble feeling "in the spirit" of Christmas, whether because of a recent (or anticipated) death of a family member or friend, the difficulty or end of a marriage, health concerns, the loss of work, or a move away from the place that's been home. At a time when many people are focused on choosing gifts, planning special meals, and singing upbeat Christmas carols, it can be hard to reconcile with feelings of sadness, anger and loss. Does this describe any of the painful "blues" you may be experiencing right now as we enter the Christmas Season? Then perhaps this "Blue Christmas" Service is for you. All are welcome. The short service will be followed by a brief time for light refreshments and fellowship.
December 24th at 5:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service for families with young childrenCome enjoy an interactive Christmas Eve Service that has young children as its primary audience. The children will have opportunities to be a part of the service itself and to be as energetic as they want to be! December 24th at 7:00 p.m - Traditional Christmas Eve ServiceCome enjoy a more traditional Christmas Eve Service with longtime Christmas carol favorites interjected with accompanying readings of God's Word. Please invite guests to join you to take a moment out of the busy holiday season to worship the Lord Jesus Christ and reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas. |
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Sermon Series for Christmas
Pastor Don will be preaching a sermon series for the Christmas season. Come and worship with us on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. - Sunday, December 6th: "Preparation and Promise" - the story of Mary and Elizabeth
- Sunday, December 13th: "Surprise!" - the story of the shepherds
- Sunday, December 20th: "King for All" - the story of the magi
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Wednesday Evening Activities: Schedule Announcements
The last of the Wednesday Evening Activities for the Fall school year will be this Wednesday, Dec. 9th. Please be sure to bring the children because there could be a visit from a "special guest" who is fond of wearing red suits! The Youth Group will also be having a Christmas party! Join us for a wonderful time of fellowship and prayer.
There will be no Wednesday Evening Activities from 12/16/2015 through 1/6/2016. And then our regular Wednesday Evening Activities schedule will resume again on 1/13/2016.
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Personnel Committee: Christmas Love Offering for TBC Staff
Dear Tiburon Baptist Church Family,
This is the season to remember all of the blessings God has bestowed upon us, while expressing our love and appreciation for others.
The past year has been one of the most eventful in the life of Tiburon Baptist Church as we have dealt with the impact of the seminary move on our congregation and on beloved staff members. While these changes have been difficult, we have also been greatly blessed. We have added new members to our fellowship, and our staff has continued to serve the church with incredible grace and leadership. We are grateful to Brice Butler and Stephen Aoki who have led us in worship and ministry along with those who have joined us this year: Don Dent, interim pastor; Chris Harrold, youth minister; Pashia Greene, administrative assistant; and most recently, Steve Howell, minister of music and worship. We are hopeful for the future and excited about where God is leading.
Each year, our church gathers a special "Christmas Love Offering" to express our appreciation for their service. If you would like to contribute to this special love offering, you have several options:
- Place your gift in the offering envelopes available in the pew and mark it "Staff Gift"
- You may also mail in your gift to the church office
Checks should be made out to Tiburon Baptist Church and make sure they are marked "Staff Gift". All gestures of love are greatly appreciated. Please note that we would like to receive your contributions no later than December 17th as we plan to present the gifts at the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec 20th.
Thank you for remembering our very special staff members this Christmas.
~The Personnel Committee
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TBC Office Schedule for the Holidays
The church office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The office will be closed starting on 12/24/2015 (Thursday) and reopen again on 1/4/2016 (Monday).
Merry Christmas and have a blessed New Year!
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Worship Service Schedule for the Holidays: Dec. 27th & Jan. 3rd
Please note on your calendars that we will have only one worship service at 10:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:
Sunday, December 27th, 2015 Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 There will not be any Sunday School on these Sundays, only a worship service at 10:00 a.m. |
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Christian Counseling Services
We would like to introduce you to Laurie Carnahan, a member of BayMarin Community Church. Laurie is a Christian counseling student who is seeking clients. Here is an introduction from Laurie to her services. Please contact Laurie or Stephen Aoki for more information. BayMarin Christian Counseling - Are you experiencing stress in your life?
- Have you lost a loved one?
- Are you preparing for marriage?
I would be honored to meet with you - for these and other reasons - to offer confidential counseling from a Christian perspective. It would be a privilege to partner with you and with God to bring about hope and healing in your life. I am in my final year of receiving an MA in Christian Counseling. My supervisor is an experienced marriage and family therapist who has a private practice in Berkeley: Sandi Hedlund - MFT #24951. Give me a call, or send me an email, and we can discuss the possibility of doing counseling together. Laurie Carnahan 415.676.9624 lauriebcarnahan@gmail.com |
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Family Potluck & Meeting:
Jan. 10th
Place make plans to join us for our quarterly Family Potluck & Meeting on Jan. 10th at 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a potluck meal before we consider the current business affairs of the church. This is a great time of fellowship and an opportunity to see exactly how the church functions. As a member of the church, you can make your voice count and vote on important issues.
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The California Southern Baptist e-Edition
Here is the link to the e-edition of The California Southern Baptist for December. Read about the 75th California Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. There are links to videos of the messages of the pastors' conference and the annual meeting. Also be encouraged as you read about the work of the International Mission Board and Lottie Moon Christmas offering.The California Southern Baptist is the official newspaper of the California Southern Baptist Convention (CSBC). The monthly publication features news, opinions, information and promotional material for and about Southern Baptist congregations, mission endeavors, ministries, programs and emphases. While focusing primarily on California, this publication also includes news about national and international Southern Baptist ministries. |
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Upcoming Schedule: Save the Dates
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Dec. 05 - Deacon Meeting - 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 05 - Women's Christmas Teas - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Dec. 05 - San Quentin worship service - 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 06 - Kids' Music Festival - 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 09 - Last Wednesday Evening Activities
Dec. 10 - Japanese Ministry
Dec. 13 - Convalescent Ministry - 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 13 - Christmas Music Celebration - 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 19 - San Quentin Christmas caroling - 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 21 - "Blue Christmas" Service - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve (office closed for holidays starting on 12/24/15 and reopens on 1/4/16)
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service for families w/young children - 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 24 - Traditional Christmas Eve Service - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day
Dec. 27 - Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. only (no Sunday School)
Jan. 03 - Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. only (no Sunday School)
Jan. 10 - Family Potluck & Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 13 - Resume regular Wednesday Evening Activities schedule
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TBC Finances: 1/1/15 to 10/31/15
Budget to date: $560,960
Income to date: $471,966
Expenses to date: $489,847
General fund loss: ($17,881)
If you would like to set up an automatic donation authorization or fund transfer to TBC, simply go to the church's website and download and complete the AutoGift enrollment form. These forms are also available at the church. Return the completed form to the church's front office and we'll take care of the rest. TBC Attendance
November 01: 202
November 08: 190
November 15: 202
November 22: 176
November 29: 203
TBC Staff
Interim Lead Pastor: Don Dent
Adult & Family Pastor: Brice Butler
Interim Executive Pastor: Stephen Aoki
Minister of Music: Steven Howell
Interim Youth Minister: Chris Harrold
Hostess: Carol Jackson
Administrative Assistant: Pashia Greene
TBC Schedule
Sunday:
8:30 a.m. - Worship
9:40 a.m. - Bible study
10:40 a.m. - Fellowship
11:00 a.m. - Worship
Wednesday:
4:45 - 5:30 p.m. - Children's Choir
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Youth Group
6:30 - 7:10 p.m. - Prayer Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Mission Friends
7:15 - 8:15 p.m. - Adult Choir
8:25 - 9:30 p.m. - Adult Handbells
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But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
- Luke 2:10-11
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Sincerely,
Pashia Greene
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