Taneytown baptist church
GATHER GROW GIVE GO
july 2025
Eternity In Our Hearts
Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.”
The human heart is made to want more than things that this world can provide. Writers of ancient works like Ecclesiastes recognized that. Even modern songwriting explores that longing. For example, San Diego based band, Switchfoot asks in their song “Meant to Live”,
Maybe we’ve been living with our eyes half-open
Maybe we’re bent and broken
We were meant to live for so much more
Have we lost ourselves?…
We want more than this world has to offer…
And everything inside screams for second life.
In this world, people are searching for things that will make them happy. They want to know if there really is life beyond this one. They strive to see what all this is really for. God’s Word tells us that there is much more than this and that one day we will all face eternity.
However, the only way to face eternity with confidence is facing it knowing Christ. Which is why we as believers must live differently. It’s why we love one another and work to quickly forgive. It’s why we worship God because we are grateful for every breath we take and for what happens when we take our final one. It’s why we long for eternity, because knowing Jesus means eternity with Him.
In His Service, Pastor Jared
The youth continued to talk through their spiritual journey. They were shown practical ways that Jesus is seen through us and how our lives reflect Him. They are getting ready for their trip to Hershey Park in August and a few other events over the summer.
Kid’s Club will restart in September.
Children's Church studied Noah during the month of June. They learned how Nosh obeyed God by building the Ark. They learned about God's rainbow covenant with the world.and how God said he would never destroy the world again by water. Pictured here are some students with their "Skittle Rainbows".
Next month Children's Church will study Ruth and how she followed and worked for God.
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP ~ 10:30 a.m.
Current Sermon Series: Jude
Next Sermon Series: VBS: Magnified
(The services are also streamed on-line on Facebook at Taneytown Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m.)
BUSINESS MEETING
Monday, July 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, July 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.
July List
Date Infant Nursery Toddler Nursery Children’s Church
6th Rachel S & Tracy R Nancy M & Arthur M Robin F & Linda J
13th Talia B Liberty P Jill M & Sandy G
20th Linda J & Liz M Sheri B & Barbara B Becky & Adam M
27th TBD Kathy L & Liberty P Lynn & Mark W
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
Fathers Day
Written by Vi Roop
We call it “Independence Day”
And hope the our flag will never fray.
Lord, we should bow in prayer to Thee
All through our land from sea to sea.
America our country fair,
If only we could show we care.
We raise our flag so proudly here,
To show other nations we have no fear.
May we never forget to give thanks to Thee
For giving us this land so free.
Our country was founded on freedom’s way,
If only we could teach all people to pray!
Maybe then our land would be free and just,
True to our motto “In God We Trust.”
Then Americans would be guided by God’s Word
And our wisdom abroad be heard.
That ever always at Jesus’ feet,
We will attain communion sweet.
Our hearts we lift to our God today,
Lord, please teach our people to pray!
OWLS Gathering
Another fun gathering today with the OWLS at TBC. After our theme song and prayer, a yummy Pot Luck lunch was enjoyed by all. Today, bingo was our one and only activity to finish out a fun season of OWLS gatherings till September! I can't forget to mention the best desserts ever! “Delicious” We also had four new visiting OWLS today which was wonderful. After more bingo and door prizes we finished our day with our OWLS photo. I pray everyone enjoys their Summer, making fun memories with your loved ones. Thanks always to Ellen, Liz, Rachel and everyone that helped clean up! All the help is so much appreciated! See you in September.
Blessings, Nancy
The men of TBC met June 21 for their last breakfast till September. There were 18 in attendance and everyone shared an activity that they are doing this summer.
Afterward many went to Abbottstown to enjoy shooting clay birds. Thanks to Tom Miller for arranging this activity.
- 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!!!
July August
1st - Chase M 1st - Levi K
2nd - Don M Jr 2nd - Connor C
8th - Roland C 5th - Lainey G
11th - Stacy M 10th - Ken M
17th - Nowell C 11th - Carol F
23rd - Susan D 12th - Jackson M
24th - Bonnie H 15th - Barbara S
24th - Becky M 18th - Riley L
26th - Ron M 22nd - Jackson L
26th - Elijah C 30th - Gracie M
28th - Tom M
29th - Kaylee M
31st - Mark W
31st - Jane B
Anniversaries
July August
2nd - Gary & Sandy G 1st - Reece & Audrey R
17th - Harry & Carol F 2nd - Don & Nancy G
7th - Tim & Sarah M
18th - Erik & Brittany D
26th - Mark & Lynn W
