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v o l u m e 3 4 • i s s u e 11 n o v e m B e r 2010

Thankful for Today & Tomorrow

I am thankful for so many things this Thanksgiving. My family, friends, health and most of all my relationship with the Father are all incredible blessings. I am also very thankful God brought

Kelly, Emma Grace and me here to serve at Trinity Baptist Church. In my heart, God is at work revealing the possibilities and potential of our church. God has blessed TBC with many wonderful, loving and gifted members. He has also blessed us by putting us in a community where there are many people who need the Gospel. That need for the Gospel means we have the chance to see God work miracles on a daily basis as He changes lives. We are at a church God wants to use for His glory.

As I think about 2011, the Lord has laid on my heart a few simple truths. First, we must love and know Him before we can begin to do anything that will really matter. As your pastor, my prayer is that we would daily grow closer to our Savior in a manner that transforms our lives. I am going to do my very best to preach messages, with all my heart, that will draw you into a deeper relationship with Him. On your part, I ask that you make it a daily habit to sit at His feet and read the Word and pray. As families, it is important that there are times of family devotion and worship separate from your time here at the church. I also know we must have biblical leadership, so every member needs to pray as we seek God’s will for both the youth and music pastors and for our staff as a whole. We have many gifted members with servant’s hearts. I believe God wants us to sharpen our gifts and hone our skills (1 Cor. 12). To this end, over the next year we will need to spend time developing training methods so we can constantly be equipping our leaders and members so that each person has the opportunity develop their gifts to their full potential. I want every member of TBC to thrive spiritually. After we equip, we have to provide the opportunity to use your gifts in a strategic manner that will have the greatest possible affect for the Kingdom of God. God desires us to follow the biblical model for the church, which means we need to act as a body (Rom. 12; 1 Cor. 12). I hope on January 9th to lay a compelling vision out for the year (2011) that will excite and challenge each of you to be a part of something greater than you could ever accomplish on your own. I believe you will see that if we act together, as a body, the way God intends, we are going to see something awesome unfold, though it may take time (years in fact).

2011 will be a year of preparation and seeing the new things God is at work doing in the life of TBC. It will be a time for us to draw near to God and to let Him form us, so that He can use us to help shape the lives of others. My guess is that when Thanksgiving 2011 rolls around we will be amazed by what He has prepared us to do, if not what he has already done. I look forward to growing with you and I am thankful for your desire to serve and worship the Lord with me.

Thankful,

eddie Coakley John 3:30

Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Boxes! Thanks to the entire church for kicking off our new monthly mission emphasis with such a bang in october. as usual, when our church is challenged with a need, you rise above and beyond to meet that need. The Finlay park ministry greatly appreciated all of your help, donations, and prayers this past month.

For the month of november we will be focusing our attention to the ministry of samaritans purse. The samaritans purse ministry has distributed more than 77 million gift boxes in 130 countries over the past 17 years. The ministry continues to evolve in the ways they present the Gospel and disciple box recipients. Don’t miss this coming sunday, november 7th, as we kick off our support of this ministry. our goal this year is 500 boxes. you can get everything you need from the display in the narthex. as always remember our motto: PRAY, GIVE, AND GO! For more information about how to get involved with this ministry be in the service november 7th, visit TBCcayce.com, or check out our display in the narthex.

J.O.Y. ClubSolomon’s Porch - November 17th you are invited to attend Joy Club on Wednesday, november 17, 2010 at 11:00 am. visitors are always welcome. our entertainment for november is Chris singh, soloist, accompanied by our very own Bill Johns. Chris is quite well known for her talented voice and presentation. looking forward to having all folks over 55 years of age for a day of warm and friendly Christian fun and fellowship. please bring a covered dish to complement the meal.

Pastor Training in Indiapastor eddie and pastor micah will be in lucknow, india from november 8th-18th training local pastors and sharing the Gospel. please pray for them during these days. a copy of their itinerary is available in the prayer room for anyone wanting to pray specifi cally for daily needs and concerns.

Poinsettiasit’s time to order poinsettias to be placed in the church for the holidays.

if you would like to order one or more in honor of or in memory of someone or something special, please complete an order form.

The forms are available in the narthex, Welcome Center and Church offi ce.

you can place it in the off ering plate on sunday, along with your payment of $11.00 per plant, drop it off at the church offi ce, or give it to ann holsonback.

plants cannot be ordered without payment.

Orders cannot be placed after November 21st.

Weekly Prayer Guideif you would like to have a friend, family member or yourself added to the Weekly prayer Guide, please call the church office at 791-0440 and ask for Cynthia or send an email to: cscheeser@tbccayce.com

Trinity Health StatisticsYEAR TO DATE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

sunday school/Bible studies 430morning Worship Gathering 730

YEAR TO DATE CONTRIBUTIONSGeneral Budget needs $476,646

General Budget received $420,393

over (under) Budget - ($56,253)

Debt retirement offering* $625,465

Contributions accurate through 10.26.10

*Debt Retirement offering is amount given since campaign began.

SympathiesPlease keep these families in your prayers...

The Goldman Family – ruby Goldman (TBC member) passed on october 15, 2010.

Madge Stewart – lou swaggerty’s mother passed on october 17, 2010. ed and lou swaggerty are former TBC members.

The Season for Music!Invite your family, friends, and neighbors on...

• November 21 • sunday morning, a special “Thanksgiving service”

• December 12 • The TBC Children’s Choir will present “Back to the manger”

• December 19 • The TBC Worship Choir & TBC stage Troupe will present “o holy night”

• December 24 • TBC Christmas eve service

ALL Musicals and the Christmas Eve Service will be at 6:00 pm.

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For Emergencies!if you have an emergency after-hours situation, dial 791-0440, ext. 110 and follow the directions. 24 Hour Prayer Line: 794-3335

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Trinity’s Purpose:To love, reach and grow people

into fully devoted followers of Christ for the glory of God.

“My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.”

Isaiah 56:7b

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Operation Christmas Child • Pastor Training in India • J.O.Y. Club • The Season for Music • Poinsettias

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