Taneytown baptist church
GATHER GROW GIVE GO
march 2025
Death Defeated
“He will swallow up death for all time,
And the Lord God will wipe tears away from all faces,
And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth;
For the Lord has spoken.”
Scripture will surprise you from time to time. Take a guess where this verse is found. Revelation? Nope. One of the gospels? Try Again. Somewhere in the New Testament? Wrong half of the Bible.
This is Isaiah 25:8
From the beginning, God had a plan to defeat death before death even existed. Death really only exists because of sin. One day, God will destroy death, sin, the grave, and every thing that plagues this earth and all who dwell in it.
And because Jesus rose from the grave and lives forever, we will too!
Happy Easter!
In His Service,
Pastor Jared
Youth is continuing with the Full Circle curriculum and will move into a unit on defending our faith.
Alicia and I have enjoyed teaching and fellowshipping with the youth of TBC this past month. We’ve had the privilege of diving into Apologetics with our youth and discussing practical ways to share our faith. There has been great participation from the youth in the discussions, often giving personal examples! We are amazed how thirsty the youth are for a deepened relationship with Jesus, and how eager they are to share their faith with their friends. On Sunday mornings we have launched our study about facing the giants in our lives and overcoming them through the power of Jesus! We have had a wonderful month with our youth and we look forward to the month ahead! P.S. We’re sorry about the lack of pictures, we’ll be better about taking them in the future!
Kids Club is continuing their science lessons and learning how to live like Jesus. They are excited for a few big events coming up! We love watching these kids grow in their faith and working together.
Children’s church will be learning the attributes of God. Preschool will be learning how God is in control.
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP ~ 10:30 a.m.
Current Sermon Series: Jesus’ Prayer For Us
Next Sermon Series: Easter
(The services are also streamed on-line on Facebook at Taneytown Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m.)
BUSINESS MEETING
Monday, April 14th 7 p.m.
The business meeting will be held in the sanctuary with safety measures in place. Masks are required if you are not vaccinated. Please come out, help plan and vote for the best course of action for your church. If you have an article that you would like included in the business meeting package, please email it to the church office no later than noon on Monday, April 14th.
Choir
Want to praise the Lord in song on Sunday mornings? If so, you are invited to join TBC’s choir. They will be meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. See Marcia Edwards for more information or sign up on the bulletin board.
Volunteers Needed for the Nursery & Children’s Church
Children’s Church is held during the Sunday morning worship service and is for children age 4 through Grade 5. Children will go into the worship service and then get dismissed before the sermon.
We also have a toddler nursery for kids 18mo to 3yrs and an infant nursery for kids birth to 18mo.
April List
Date Infant Nursery Toddler Nursery Children’s Church
6th Rachel S & Tracy R Nancy M & Arthur M Robin F & Linda J
13th Sandy G & Talia Sarah P Becky & Adam M
20th Linda J & Liz M Sheri B & Barbara B Lynn & Mark W
27th Alicia & Connor C Kathy L & Liberty P Sarah P & Sandy G
Current Small Groups
“Luke” Led by Maggie Utz
Sandy Green will be leading the study.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Adult Bible Study Led by Pastor Jared
Meets on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
easter morning
Written by Vi Roop
When Jesus died on the cruel cross
He died so we wouldn’t be lost.
Thank God! He arose from the grave,
Giving us a choice to be saved.
Our Lord gave His life for us here on earth,
That we in return would receive the new birth.
Christ suffered, bled, and died,
Can’t you hear how His mother cried?
His pleading for the list to come unto Him
And find sweet rest,
Life after death will then be blest.
Don’t turn the Savior away from your heart!
It was for us He died right from the start.
New life in Jesus can be found
And in His love you will abound.
His arms are open far and wide,
So come to Jesus, the crucified!
This Easter morn let us do what is right,
Come to the Lord and all will be bright.
Life eternal is a long, long while,
Spend it in heaven with a joyful smile.
Make the choice now, don’t put it off,
Look how long your soul will be lost.
OWLS Gathering
What a fun game day at our OWLS gathering today!
After a delicious pot luck lunch it was game time. After two games on paper that made us think to solve it was time for some competition. Stacking large cups while alternating colors with pool noodles was harder than it looks and our players did fantastic! Why not then stack the smallest cups with pencils? Our guys did an awesome job and the competition was pretty much equal though we did have a winner. Everyone enjoyed the games and we had lots of laughs. After a couple games of BINGO we moved on to dessert. We have the best cooks and bakers at TBC. Up next was free choice and a great time to socialize and catch up. It was also a time for canvas painting, puzzle building and joining in for a quick walk outside. Door prizes and our group photo completed our day. It was a great day at TBC! We missed those that weren’t feeling well today. We were blessed by a visit from Bob and Bette.
Till next time, Blessings, Nancy
Tithe / Offering - How Can I Give?
A question often comes up from both old and new church members on how to give and what and where does my giving go for.
Biblically we are required to give or tithe. The word tithe means “tenth.”
The Bible says that tithing was a central part of God's law in the Old Testament, but the New Testament does not command or recommend a legalistic tithe system for Christians:
Old Testament
Leviticus 27:30: "A tenth of the produce of the land, whether grain or fruit, is the Lord's, and is holy"
Numbers 18:26: "Speak to the Levites and say to them: 'When you receive from the Israelites the tithe I give you as your inheritance, you must present a tenth of that tithe as the Lord's offering'"
The tithe was a way to recognize God's provision and to prevent class warfare and unequal taxes
New Testament
1 Corinthians 16:2: "As he may prosper"
2 Corinthians 8:3: "According to their means"
2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver"
The New Testament does not designate a percentage of income to set aside, but instead says gifts should be "in keeping with income"
The Bible also says that giving is important because it:
Puts love for God before love for money
Supports the church in spreading the Gospel and teaching the Bible
Shows appreciation for God.
Throughout the Old Testament, Israelites were expected to give 10 percent of their resources to God. That tithe or “tenth part” was a requirement of the law. And that's already a little misleading, because when you factor in all of their required giving, Israelites actually gave around 23 percent of their income.
So, how can I give? You can give your TIME, TALENT and RESOURCES to further the work of the church.
Giving your TIME to help in the nursery, be a teacher, help with the kids and youth programs. Serve on committees and other behind the scenes work done in the church.
Give your TALENTS by singing in the choir, playing an instrument or offering your skills in maintaining the church property and various needs that the church needs to carry out the work of reaching others, doing the work that Christ commanded.
Giving your RESOURCES. Well, here is what happens and the various ways that your TITHES go and how you designate what they are to be used for.
REGULAR Sunday Offering. This is where you main giving “Tithe” should go as this is what keeps the church operating and what the church budget is based on. It pays the salaries, operating expenses and the churches tithe to the BCMD and Mid-Maryland Baptist Association.
BUILDING FUND – This is for new construction and expanding the church facilities. Recent expenditures from this fund went to pay for the new pavilion and playground.
Other funds were designated for a short-term expense that was not budgeted for such as the ROOF Fund to help pay for a new roof. The CARPET fund to help pay for new carpeting.
DEACON Fund - This fund is used exclusively by the deacons and is entirely under the deacons’ control. This fund is used to help members of the church and community who face a short-term problem. This includes buying food, help with paying rent or utilities. Sudden expenses that may be deemed an emergency that will help an individual or family get back on their feet. Whatever the circumstances the deacons pay the bill BUT never give cash. Requests for help can be submitted to the deacons and pastor for consideration.
One last thought on RESOURCE giving. Did you know that if you are required to take a RMD, (Required Minimum Distribution) from an IRA type account you can make arrangement with your financial advisor to transfer the RMD directly to TBC and avoid paying taxes
Bill Derr
Deacon Chair
The most recent Men's breakfast was held on March 22 with 19 in attendance. Dan DiVivo gave his testimony of coming to Christ. The next breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 8 am. All men, sons, grandsons and male friends are invited to attend. Please sign up in the foyer so we know how much food to fix.
Mark Wivell
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY
Each month we will be collecting:
Small Canned Fruit for Carroll County Food Sunday
Place items in the collection box in the vestibule.
Free Community Meals for Adults
Every Thursday - 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
38 W. Baltimore Street
Rear Parking Lot
Also Bags of Food!!!
April May
7th - Cheryl P 1st - Audrey R
13th - Deborah M 7th - Elyse D
16th - Johnathan K 9th - Charles S
17th - Harry F 11th - Colleen O
18th - Sandy D 12th- Doris M
21st - Liberty P 13th - Samuel C
24th - Nicki G 16th - Catherine K
24th - Nancy M 17th - Jamie C
26th - Sarah P 18th - Elisabeth K
27th - Conard B 20th - Bob E
27th - Graham M 20th - Myra L
29th - Robin F 20th - Ariel K
22nd - William C
23th - Liz M
26th - Bill D
27th - Aliyana P
30th - Ayrabella K
Anniversaries
April
7th - Tom & Ellen C
12th - Bill & Linda J
16th - Mel & Susan D
29th - Bill & Sandy D
