THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH –TOLEDO

NEWSLETTER

Volume 7 Issue 2 February 3, 2013

REV. KEVIN J. BEDFORREV. KEVIN J. BEDFORD, SENIOR PASTORD, SENIOR PASTOR

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Pastor’s Pen

February 2013

MONTHLY BIBLE QUIZ

For the past few months the Lord has directed me to prepare sermons that highlight the im-portance of our congregation reading, knowing and applying God’s Word. You may have noticed that our church has multiple bible study opportunities ranging from our Men’s Tuesday morning (6:00 am) bible study, our Women’s Wednesday morning and Thursday evening bible study groups and the Pastor’s Wednesday Noon and Evening Bible Study. Sunday school begins at 09:15 and also provides a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to grow together.

In addition to the above learning opportunities, we will launch another bible study format that al-lows you to search the scriptures at your own pace. Each month we will have a “Monthly Bible Quiz” which will appear in the newsletter and in the 1

st Sunday bulletin. You will have a month to

study and answer the quiz. Answers to the quiz will be provided in the following month’s newslet-ter.

The Monthly Bible Quiz for February 2013 will focus on the Gospel of Matthew. I encourage you to start reading Matthew now so that you will be able to correctly answer the questions.

Let’s learn and live by God’s Word.

Blessings,

Pastor Kevin J Bedford

Monthly Bible Quiz

February 2013

THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW

Questions: (circle the correct answer)

1. What does Jesus say that the meek shall inherit?

Everlasting Life

The Treasure of Heaven

The Earth

The Throne of God

2. Where was Matthew sitting when Jesus called him?

In a tax booth

In a fishing boat

By a well

On a donkey

3. Who told Joseph not to fear taking Mary as his wife?

Mary

Angel of the Lord

The Wise Men

The Shepherds

4. Which ruler wanted the baby Jesus killed?

Tiberius

Philip

Augustus

Herod

5. Who is generally accepted to be the author of the Gospel of Matthew?

Matthew

Joseph

Paul

Peter

6. Who baptized Jesus?

John

Peter

James

Matthew

7. How many measures of flour were used to hide the leaven in the parable of the leaven?

One

Two

Three

Four

8. What was the fate of the tares in the parable of the tares?

Left to rot

Fed to the swine

Thrown into the river

Burnt

9. Which disciple was told to catch a fish that would hold a coin in its mouth?

Philip

Peter

Andrew

James

10. What did Judas do with the 30 pieces of silver that he was given to betray Jesus?

Lost them to robbers

Gave them back

Donated them to the treasury

Bought a field

11. How many woes did Jesus pronounce on the Scribes and Pharisees in the Book of Matthew?

5

7

9

10

12. What story were the soldiers told to tell people to explain how Jesus disappeared from the tomb?

He came back to life and walked away

The Sadducees stole him

The disciples stole him

He didn’t actually die and later escaped

13. How should we practice charitable works, prayers and fasting?

With thanksgiving

Openly

Quietly and In secret

With friends

14. At the judgment, Jesus will separate the people like a shepherd separates the sheep from what other animals?

Cows

Deer

Pigs

Goats

15. What objects did the ten virgins take with them in the parable?

Gifts

Scrolls

Lamps

Coins

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Safety

A Safety Tip! Be sure to lock your car before coming into the church. Place items in the trunk so they are not visible to passers-by.

March Newsletter

Newsletter Deadline: February 25, 2013. Please mark that date and get all enclo-sures in to the church office so that they may be included in the March Newsletter.

Presidents/Chairpersons – Please be sure to turn in your 2013 schedule of meetings and events. These dates are needed right away to be entered on the 2013 calendar. Make sure your special events will be listed.

The Women's Ministry will meet on Saturday February 9, 2013 at the Church. Time 11:00 AM. Asking all officers/chairpersons and members to please attend.

Margaret J. Brown, President

Cancellations! Watch your local TV stations for church activity cancellations due to inclement weather.

Ladies Bible Study

We will meet on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday mornings at 10:00am sharp! We also have an evening class the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm sharp! If you have questions please contact Vickie Rankins-Anderson at 419-276-5853. Hope to see you there!

The Deaconess Board will meet on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the church. Time 11:00 AM.

Lovie Cannon, Chairwoman

Third Baptist Church Men’s Council

Annual Valentine Dinner

“God So Loved the World”

John 3:16

Saturday, February 16, 2012

6:30PM

Menu

Mixed Garden Salad with Select Vegetables

Perfectly Golden TBC Chicken Breast made by the ‘Best’

Or

Scrumptiously Selected Vegetarian Dish

Mouth Watering Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

The Chef’s Special

Fresh Blended Vegetables

Old Fashioned Apple Pie

Oven Browned Dinner Roll

Thank You

Thank you for remembering us in your prayers, and for your cards, calls and other ex-pressions of sympathy during our time of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness and con-cern meant so much to us and we are sincerely grateful.

The Joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

Prayerfully,

The families of

Mamie and Johnny Hart and Edward and Peggy Coleman

Thank You

To Rev. Bedford, Rev. Jones and to my beloved church family, the cards, phone calls, visits and prayers were a blessing to me. Thank you so very much for thinking of me during my illness.

Anna Marie Bolden

God was there at your birthday and He has never forgotten that day.

He continues to keep His eye upon you and His hand upon your shoulder

each day of your journey. Roy Lessin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

February 2

Angela Dunn

Ollie Dunn

Nathaniel Williams

February 6

Kimberly Davis

February 8

Kayla Huston

February 13

Kevin Bedford, Jr.

Leslie Courts, Sr.

William Peters

Beverly Smith

February 16

Johnnie L. Early III

February 21

Lettie Bedford

February 22

Mary J. Hayes

Vanessa Martin

February 24

Ralph Lewis

February 26

Joyce Brown

February 27

Sirlema Crowley

Virginia Gibson

February 28

Lula Martin

May you find

Assurance in His Word…

Strength in His Presence…

Comfort in His Mercy…

Peace in His Love.

To the Families of the

Men and Women who served in our

Armed Forces

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Third Baptist Church of Toledo

A Congregation of Committed

Believers in Jesus Christ

Serving the

Greater Toledo Community.

“ P reserving Tradition And

Embracing The Contemporary

Through Blended Worship ”

American Baptist Church Affiliate

402 Pinewood Avenue

Phone: 419-248-4623

Fax: 419-248-2444

REV. KEVIN J. BEDFORD, SENIOR PASTOR

Church Officers and Staff

Percy Rankins, Deacon Board Chairman

Alice Courts, Trustee Board Chairman

Deletha Green, Treasurer

Oliver Collins, Moderator

Ronald Rice, Sr., Church Clerk

Beverly Smith, Ass ’ t Church Clerk

Lettie Bedford, Volunteer

Terri Shivers, Volunteer

Nathaniel Williams, Church Sexton

Deborah Rice, Director Children ’ s Choir

Joan Bolden, Director Men’ s Chorus

Sheila Gibson, Artistic Director, Praise Dancers

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