Taneytown baptist church
GATHER GROW GIVE GO
March 2026
Built In Christ
I’ve played guitar since I was 12 years old, but if I’m being honest my playing peaked around 16. Since then, I know how to play chords and keep rhythm but not much else. I remember one day going to a friend’s cousin’s house and he picked up my guitar and said for me to tell him something to play. I picked an obscure song from a not so hugely popular band and he picked up my guitar and played it to perfection. My guitar made sounds it had surely never made before and I was in awe. And it got me thinking, an instrument is just an instrument. What really matters is who is playing it.
In Ephesians 2 Paul talks about believers as materials that are used by God to spread the good news.
18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:18–22, ESV)
We, the followers of Jesus, are being built into a dwelling place for the Lord. And we are still being built. We have not arrived at the final capstone being placed, but we have been built from the cornerstone of Jesus life and work, the foundation of the apostles and those who have come before us. And there is much more still to come as the Lord continues to be the master builder with the materials of our lives!
In His Service,
Pastor Jared
The Youth are still going through their “Soul Apologetics” curriculum. They are excited for their Super Bowl Party this month!
Children's Church is studying the prophet, Daniel.
Kids Club is continuing through their “Gospel Project” curriculum talking about how Jesus is God and human.
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP ~ 10:30 a.m.
Current Sermon Series: The First Days of the Church
Next Sermon Series: Luke: An Ongoing Journey with Jesus
(The services are also streamed on-line on Facebook at Taneytown Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m.)
BUSINESS MEETING
Monday, March 9th 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, March 9th.
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 the office for more information.
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.
March List
Date Infant Nursery Toddler Nursery Children’s Church
1st Rachel S & Tracy R Nancy M & Arthur M TBD & Linda J
8th Sandy G &Talia B Sarah P Lynn & Mark W
15th combine Barbara B & Liberty P TBD
22nd combine Kathy L & Kate C Sarah P & Sandy G
29th Liberty P Rachel S Sarah P
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 Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Rest in the Lord
Written by Vi Roop
When you are weary and cannot sleep,
Count all your blessings instead of sheep.
Your blessings will come from God above,
As He gently shows His love!
He gave you a roof over your head and shoes on your feet,
Not to mention all the food that you eat.
Clothes to weather the storm,
Ever since the day you were born.
Comfort in your time of need
And you really never had to plead.
He’s with you in sickness and in health,
And there are times when He brings you wealth!
No truer friend could ever be had,
So why be weary, tired, or sad.
Rest you head and go to sleep,
For God is always there to keep!
I thank you Lord for the rest you give,
And thank you Lord for this life I live.
OWLS’ Gathering
Our Valentines Day Gathering today at the TBC OWLS was full of good food, fun games, lots of laughs and a great time of fellowship with everyone there.
After a short read and reciting John 3:16 it was time for our pot luck lunch! Delicious as always with a surprise dish of steamed shrimp and cocktail sauce this time. Our Pot Luck Lunches are the best!
Next up games. The games today included Cupids Arrow, Transferring candy hearts with a straw, Tossing candy hearts using your thumb and Transferring candy hearts using chopsticks. We had lots of wonderful game volunteers and even more laughs. Two games of Valentine Bingo and a Valentine ,Righty - Lefty game.
Dessert time was next and a BIG hit as always! So many yummy treats!
Finally, it was time for the Owlywed Game, our version of the Newlywed Game. Thanks to our two couples that seem to know each other very well. Both couples were winners.
Thanks to everyone that always help to make our OWLS Gatherings successful and fun for all who attend.
Blessings, Nancy
Men’s Breakfast
The men met for breakfast on Saturday, February 21 with 22 in attendance. Deacon Tom Miller led the message on "Don't Forget the Small Things in Life".
The next men's breakfast will be held on March 21 at 8 am. Deacon Bob Ruskey will lead the message.
-- Mark Wivell
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY
Each month we will be collecting:
chunky soups in pop-top cans, chilis, stews, and cream soups through March.
(Place donations in the basket)
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!!!
March April
4th - Noah D 6th - Erik D
4th - Corra B 13th - Deborah M
5th - John C 16th - Jonathan K
6th - Emily D 17th - Harry F
7th - Terry P 18th - Sandy D
13th - Norma C 21st - Liberty P
14th - Judy D 24th - Nicki G
17th - Amy S 24th - Nancy M
18th - Jill M 26th - Sarah P
21st - Betty K 27th - Conard B
29th - Robin F
Anniversaries
March April
3rd - Joe & Amy S 7th - Tom & Ellen C
10th - Tywon & F 12th - Bill & Linda J
14th - Tom & Leigh C 16th - Mel & Susan D
29th - Bill & Sandy D
