TBC Together Worship, Study & Serve! This Week in Worship SERMON The Cross and Temptation Dr. Jim C. Dunkin SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 4:1-11 WORSHIP 10:30 a.m. DISCIPLESHIP HOUR 9:00 a.m. COFFEE FELLOWSHIP 10:00 a.m. Click here to preview this Sunday's bulletin. Pastor's Reflections THE CROSS AND TEMPTATION Last night we had a wonderful Ash Wednesday Service! Thank you to all who came to help us begin our Lenten journey here at The Brandermill Church! I mentioned a conversation with children at our church in Salisbury. I asked the children if anyone knew what the word ‘Lent’ meant. A 9 year old quickly raised her hand to say, “Lent is a time to get rid of stuff!” I pray that for the Lenten season we will seek to ‘get rid of the stuff’ in our lives that obstructs our lives of discipleship. May we seek to be rid of fear, worry, temptation and anything that prevents us from being faithful followers of Jesus. During Lent we will follow Jesus all the way to the cross. It was not an easy journey for Jesus and it is not an easy path to follow. We walk this journey knowing that the end of this journey for Jesus (and his followers) is RESURRECTION! It is a journey that we walk with one another, but especially with Jesus himself! We will focus in worship on several elements of this journey and this Sunday we will begin with “The Cross and Temptation.” (Matthew 4:1-11) I look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday! In Christ’s Service, Dr. Jim C. Dunkin OBRIGADO to our Sisters and Brothers in Brazil Adam Hill and I traveled to Rio Verde, Goias, Brazil to explore a new mission opportunity for The Brandermill Church in Brazil. We left last Thursday and returned yesterday, just in time for our Ash Wednesday Service. The people provided excellent hospitality to us as they long to work WITH us to assist a severely impoverished part of their community where many live on less than $1 a day. When we arrived we left the airport to meet with the mayor of this town of 250,000. He then took us to lunch as the conversations began. Three disciples traveled with me and Adam who have been part of this partnership for the past 20 years. Be alert to hear more about this possible partnership.
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TBC TogetherWorship, Study & Serve!
This Week in Worship
SERMONThe Cross and Temptation
Dr. Jim C. Dunkin
SCRIPTURE READINGMatthew 4:1-11
WORSHIP10:30 a.m.
DISCIPLESHIP HOUR9:00 a.m.
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP10:00 a.m.
Click here to preview this Sunday's bulletin.
Pastor's Reflections
THE CROSS AND TEMPTATION
Last night we had a wonderful Ash Wednesday Service! Thank you to all who came tohelp us begin our Lenten journey here at The Brandermill Church! I mentioned aconversation with children at our church in Salisbury. I asked the children if anyone knewwhat the word ‘Lent’ meant. A 9 year old quickly raised her hand to say, “Lent is a time toget rid of stuff!”
I pray that for the Lenten season we will seek to ‘get rid of the stuff’ in our lives thatobstructs our lives of discipleship. May we seek to be rid of fear, worry, temptation andanything that prevents us from being faithful followers of Jesus. During Lent we will followJesus all the way to the cross. It was not an easy journey for Jesus and it is not an easypath to follow.
We walk this journey knowing that the end of this journey for Jesus (and his followers) isRESURRECTION! It is a journey that we walk with one another, but especially with Jesushimself! We will focus in worship on several elements of this journey and this Sunday wewill begin with “The Cross and Temptation.” (Matthew 4:1-11)
I look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday!
In Christ’s Service,Dr. Jim C. Dunkin
OBRIGADO to our Sisters and Brothers in Brazil
Adam Hill and I traveled to Rio Verde, Goias, Brazil to explore a new mission opportunityfor The Brandermill Church in Brazil. We left last Thursday and returned yesterday, just intime for our Ash Wednesday Service. The people provided excellent hospitality to us asthey long to work WITH us to assist a severely impoverished part of their communitywhere many live on less than $1 a day. When we arrived we left the airport to meet withthe mayor of this town of 250,000. He then took us to lunch as the conversations began.Three disciples traveled with me and Adam who have been part of this partnership for thepast 20 years. Be alert to hear more about this possible partnership.
Beginning on Wednesday,March 4th and continuing for atotal of 5 weeks, the churchstaff will lead a Lenten studyentitled The Walk - FiveEssential Practices for theChristian Life - by AdamHamilton from 6:30 to 7:30PM
in the Fellowship Hall. Bookswill be available forpurchase, for just $10, onSunday. Please take the timeto sign up on the clipboard inthe narthex, sign up in Realmor contact Barbara Flynt toreserve a spot in theclass. The first chapter shouldbe read before March 4th. Welook forward to having a fullhouse in the Fellowship Hallas we divide into table groupsto discuss questions and worktogether as we explore eachof these practices andincorporate them into our dailywalk with Christ.
Music by the LakeConcert Series
MUSIC BY THE LAKE CONCERT
Join us on Sunday afternoon, March 22nd at 3 p.m. as we welcome the David Esleck Trio,celebrating the music of Nat King Cole and Dave Brubeck. This concert is free and opento all, so bring a friend and jazz up your Sunday afternoon!
Vacation Bible School
SAVE THE DATE!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is just 5 monthsaway. This year's theme, Rocky Railway -Jesus' Power Pulls Us Through, is sure tobe a HUGE hit! We will host VBS here August3rd - 7th. Early registration will go live onMarch 1st. You may register here:https://vbspro.events/pl2019f3. We have48 spots open for those children age 3(by August 3, 2020) through enteringkindergarten. We have unlimited space forthose children who have completedkindergarten through 5th grades. Mark yourcalendars NOW for August 3 - 7 and watch forregistration to open this Sunday! You maycontact Barbara Flynt with your questions.
Speaking of VBS, this year's theme involves TRAINS!!! Do we have any trainenthusiasts who might let us borrow trains, railway signs, tracks, etc? If so, please get intouch with Barbara Flynt.
The Spring Quarter begins with Lent. This isan excellent opportunity to invite children tothink about the season of Lent as a time ofpersonal reflection to consider about howJesus wants us to live. Each week connects apractice with an aspect of worship.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP HOUR
The Adults continue to have two options during the Discipleship Hour. The Current Eventsclass uses the Wired Word curriculum which is emailed each Thursday. The classmembers volunteer to facilitate the lesson which is always on an event in the news thepast week. This class meets in the classroom off the Multipurpose Room. The Bible Studyclass continues with Exploring the Old Testament, from The Dickinson Series. Under theleadership of Steve Begg, members of the class are exploring both the writings and thehistorical contexts that gave those scriptures birth. This class meets in the MultipurposeRoom. Both classes begin at 9 a.m. and meet for one hour each Sunday morning. All areinvited and welcome to join us!
In Current Events this week:Columnist Calls for Reclamation of Extended Family Model to Strengthen Ties That BindUs Together, facilitated by David Stitt.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
We are continuing our 6-week Lentenstudy from the Being Reformed series,Illuminating Lent, authored by DonaldMcKim. Contact Barbara Flynt to receivea book and to get your name on the emaillist for the class. All are welcome!!!
Youth Ministry Updates
YOUTH GROUP will be meeting this Sunday,March 1st.
Spring Festival:Come and invite a friend!
SPRING FESTIVAL
Now that Lent has begun, it is time tostart collecting for the Spring Festival,which will be held at the church on theSaturday before Easter, April 11th from10 a.m. until noon. We will “hide” over6,000 eggs which have been stuffed withtickets. The children will “crack” the eggsthey find and collect all their tickets.Those tickets will then be exchanged fortreats from our CANDY BAR. We need donations of individually wrapped Easter candy, aswell as non candy items for those with allergies or who just don't like lots of candy —Easter stickers, pencils, erasers, anything with a Spring or Easter theme, as well as LOTSOF CANDY. Donations may be left in the box marked Spring Festival Donations in theMission Closet or left for Barbara Flynt in the office. Many thanks in advance!
Walk as a Disciple!
BUILDING STEWARDS
We need assistance with Opening the church on Sunday mornings and Closing (lockingup) after the service. Duties of the Opener are: Unlocking main doors and classrooms at8:15 AM, turning on lights, and turning the humidifiers off. The Closer perform the followingduties after the service: Close and lock doors, turn off the lights and empty thedehumidifiers. Our goal is to have two people sign up for each month. "Many hands makethe task light." If you are willing to assist with this service to your church, please contactJim Stewart: [email protected]; Cell: 804-292-5878
RECEPTION DESK
We need assistance especially on Tuesday mornings twice a month from 9 a.m. until 1p.m. to man the reception desk. These folks have proven to be invaluable as theywelcome everyone to our church! If you could serve one or two mornings a month, or ifyou could substitute on any other morning during the week, or if you would like moreinformation, please email Becky Holbrook, (master scheduler for the desk!) Thank you!
Chili Cook-off:Buy your tickets on Sunday!
CHILI COOK-OFF
It’s nearly time for the annual Youth Fundraiser, the ChiliCook Off! Mark your calendars for March 8th from 5-7 p.m.The entire TBC community is invited to participate in thisevent by either entering a chili in the contest - click here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AA8A9238-20201 or by purchasing tickets to come out and taste thechili for yourself! Tickets on sale this Sunday! Anyquestions? Please email Elizabeth Ford or call 938-6569.
Endowment Fund Update:Grant Proposals
ENDOWMENT GRANT REQUESTS
The Endowment Committee is seeking grant requestapplications for the 2020 funding year. The grantrequests should support the church values andmission. The Endowment committee is looking for new,innovative programs, projects and missions notcurrently being funded in the church budget. Grantapplications are due April 8, 2020 at 12 noon. Moniesfor grants funded will be available by the middle of May. The Endowment Committee isgrateful for all the contributions to the Fund that allows for grants to be made for programsand projects that enrich our community.
Applications may be obtained from the church office or click here.
Stewardship Information
STEWARDSHIP
A great method to give toward the church is via your online banking. If you use onlinebanking to pay your monthly bills, simply set the church up as a payee. You can then useyour online banking to also make donations to The Brandermill Church whenever youchoose. Unlike giving through your credit card on the church website, contributions madethrough your online banking do not cost the church any additional money in fees.
The March communion offering will support our POJ missionary in Haiti, CindyCorrel. Gifts will be collected all month. Please designate 'Correl' on your check,offering envelope or online donation.
As always, thank you for your generous support of The Brandermill Church andGod's work here!
