September 8, 2019

Ministers – Every Member

k e e p t h e un i ty o f t h e Spir i t in t h e bond o f p e a c e

Ignite Parents MeetingParents, join Pastor Jason McDonnell in the Ignite Center this Wednesday, September 11, at 6:15 p.m. as he shares his vision and philosophy for Ignite. There are some big changes taking place as we seek to disciple your teens! For more information, contact Pastor Jason (jason.mcdonnell@tricityministres.org)

IBM Missions ConferenceJoin us September 22-25 for our annual IBM Missions Conference! Throughout the conference we will hear from several missionaries: Christopher and Diana Chern, Oluseyi and Abigail Babalola, and George and Lexie Binoka. Please pray that God would prepare, challenge, and change our hearts through this year’s Missions Conference.

Lilac & Lace Ladies BrunchCome and enjoy a delicious brunch and hear our missionary wives share their testimonies and ministries with us on Saturday, September 21, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Register today at the ladies ministry table in the foyer.

Annual TBC Men’s RetreatOur annual TBC Men’s Retreat is right around the corner. This year we will return to the Mountain Meadow Ranch near Payson on October 4 & 5. Pastor Mike Harding of Troy, Michigan, will be our speaker. Please watch for additional information and registration cards at the Welcome Center. Plan now to bring a friend to this event! Contact Pastor Jeff Caupp if you have questions.

Ladies Bible StudyA New Ladies Bible Study will begin September 12, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Room 222. We will be going through the book A Call to Spiritual Reformation, Praying with Paul. You can pick up the book in the bookstore for $8.00. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 1. Call Gloria Davey with any questions at 360-280-3125.

Announcements

Memorizing God's Word in 2019

Week Thirty-six: Ephesians 4:1-3

I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the

unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Nursery Workers

Book of the Month

Knowing GodFor over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God... This edition is updated with Americanized language and spelling and a new preface by the author... Knowing God brings together two important facets of the Christian faith—knowing about God and also knowing God through the context of a close relationship with the person of Jesus Christ.

Babies Toddlers 2s-3s

Morning Service9:00 a.m., Today

Lindsay Lawson, Patty Anderson

Leticia & Isabella Lane

Jon & Terri Riffle,______________

ABF10:30 a.m., Today

Jane Bushey,Denise Ellis

Christa Roberts,Bekah Roberts

Amy Pluth,Janet Paine,____________

Evening Service5:45 p.m., Today

Milad Francis,Becky Stertzbach

Anna Collins,Rachel Bullock, Bekah Prickett

Wednesday6:00 p.m., Sept 11

Leslie Ball, Kay Lynn Sproul

Stephanie Darley,Kara Paine

Morning Service9:00 a.m., Sept 15

Karen Wright, Michelle McDonnell

Karen Hollowell, Atyaf Chehwane

Susan & Alyssa DeFord,

Dulce Hernandez

ABF10:30 a.m., Sept 15

Jane Bushey,Denise Ellis

Katy Sampson, Janet Paine

Amy Pluth,Esther Beetler,____________

Evening Service5:45 p.m., Sept 15

Lois Anderson, Paula Spears Anna Collins, Bethany and Macy Mestler

Wednesday6:00 p.m., Sept 18

Alyssa Fisher, Holli Gardner Erin Mendoza, ____________

Family & News

Bridal Shower for Mary Shumate!Please join us to celebrate the upcoming Kleeberger wedding and to shower the bride, Mary Shumate. The shower will be held at Larri Templeton’s home on September 28 at 10 a.m. Please RSVP to Larri at 480-262-1705. Mary is registered at Amazon and Target.

Sermon Notes

The Characteristics of a Biblical ChurchSpeaker: Pastor Ken Endean

Text: Acts 2:42-47

A Biblical church should be…

I. Receptive to _________________________________________________________—v.42a

II. Glorifying ______________________________________________________ —vv. 43, 47

III. Exalting __________________________________________________________ —v. 42b

IV. Committed to _____________________________________________________ —v. 42c

V. Genuinely concerned for _________________________________________ —vv. 44-46

Personal Applications:

• The preaching of the Word should motivate you to ___________________ the Lord.

• The assembly with the church should cause you to develop your ______________ .

• The fellowship with believers should stir you to _________________ to one another.

Care and Share Group of the Week

Mike Good/Hercel SpearsWednesdays at 6:15 p.m.

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Care & Share Groups

Week of September 8, 2019

Welcome What attracted you to Tri-City Baptist Church?

Worship Acts 2:22-24, Ephesians 1:3-6. Read these verses and contemplate God’s amazing plan for redemption. Pray, thanking God for His grace and mercy that by His good pleasure we are adopted into His family.

WordActs 2. What are some specific verses and statements that focus attention on Jesus Christ in this chapter? Why is there a tendency to take Christ for granted? How can we keep Him preeminent?

Acts 2:42-43. What are the specific statements in these verses that emphasize what took place in the early church? What are appropriate demonstrations of these components in our services?

Acts 2:44-46. What activities increased the personal connections of the believers in the early church? How did the early church demonstrate their concern for one another? How did their fellowship emotionally impact the early believers? What are some ways that we can grow in our genuine concern for one another?

Witness Acts 2:21, 36-38. Consider the clarity of the message preached in this passage and the conviction it brought to the unsaved. Do you know the key elements necessary to give a clear gospel presentation? Will you pray that the Lord will stir the hearts of the unsaved and provide you with an opportunity to share the gospel message?

Pastor: Randy Hernandez (wife Dulce; children Abigail, Tabitha, and Joshua)Deacon: Jeff Hollowell (wife Karen; children Sadie, Brooke, and Zoey)

Vocational Staff: Alyssa DeFord, Brian and Susan DeFord (daughter Brenna), Daryl DeGraw (wife Lisa), Norma Dominguez (husband Robbie), Mike High (wife Debbie), Jarid Lawson (wife Lindsay; children Aaden, Summer, Xander, and Kinsley), Taylor McCloskey (husband Trevor), Emily Miller, Erin Mendoza (husband Josh)—TCA

IBM Missionary: Arnulfo and Carrie Mendoza, Jesse—Mexico

Pray For Us

Upcoming Events

Awana - Children’s program for grades K5 through 8th CFA - Chandler School of Fine Arts IBCS - International Baptist College & Seminary

Ignite - Tri-City Teen Ministry PMDiscipleship - Sunday Evening Discipleship ClassesTFT - Time For Tots Preschool & Kindergarten Prep. TCA - Tri-City Christian Academy

September 1, 2019Morning Service

459

Adult Bible Fellowship

380

Evening Service

356

Attendance & Offering

For more information, see the website calendar at tricityministries.org

Regular Weekly ScheduleSunday

Morning Worship Service .........................................................9:15 a.m.Children’s Sunday School ......................................................10:45 a.m.Adult Bible Fellowships ..........................................................10:45 a.m.Choir Rehearsal ........................................................................4:45 p.m.Prayer Meeting (A-130) ............................................................5:15 p.m. Evening Preaching Service (Awana Clubs) ..............................6:00 p.m.Spanish Preaching Service (D-140)..........................................6:00 p.m.

TuesdayLadies Bible Study (A-222) .......................................................9:00 a.m. Gilbert Care and Share Group ..................................................6:30 p.m.

WednesdayWomen at the Well Care and Share Group ..............................3:00 p.m.Ignite ........................................................................................6:00 p.m. Joyful Noise! Children’s Music Program (A-256) ......................6:15 p.m.Care and Share Groups .......................................................... 6:15 p.m. Re:Vive Care and Share Group ................................................6:30 p.m. Spanish Care and Share Group ...............................................6:30 p.m.

ThursdayLadies Bible Study (A-222) .......................................................6:00 p.m.

SaturdayMen’s Prayer Fellowship ..........................................................7:00 a.m.

TBC Staff

Dr. Ken EndeanJeff CauppDan Olson

Dave StertzbachRandy Hernandez

Bryan MillerJason McDonnellNathan MestlerDaniel Llorente

Jim SproulTroy Gardner

Celeste ParkinsonPaula Mostrom, Pat Foote

Matt Eberle

Meagan PaineLauren Brady, Jarid Lawson

Pastor Nathan Mestler, Dr. Jerry TetreauDr. Larry Ball

Senior PastorExecutive PastorAssistant Pastor

Music PastorHispanic Ministry Pastor

Children’s PastorYouth/Family Pastor

College PastorYoung Adults PastorSenior Adults Pastor

Director of Church EducationLadies Ministry

Awana DirectorsChief Financial Officer

Time For Tots Preschool & Kindergarten PrepTri-City Christian Academy

International Baptist College & SeminaryInternational Baptist Missions

Date Event Time Location

Today Nursery Workers Meeting after ABF 11:45 a.m.

Sept 11 Ignite Parents Meeting TBA

Sept 20 TCA Muffins with Moms 7:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Sept 21

Men's Prayer Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Ladies Luncheon with Missionary Wives

IBCS Missions Banquet

Sept 22-25 IBM Missions Conference

Oct 3 All-Church Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. Auditorium

Oct 4-5 Men's Retreat Payson

Oct 13Lord's Supper Celebration 9:15 a.m. Auditorium

Awana Workers Meeting 5:00 p.m. A-256

Oct 14-18 TCA Fall Break

Oct 25 TCA Donuts with Dads 7:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Oct 26 Ladies Conference at Northwest Valley Baptist Church

Oct 31 Family Fun Night

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Men’s Prayer BreakfastSeptember 21 8:00 a.m.

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IBM Missions ConferenceSeptember 22-25