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THE CONFERENCE IS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY - BIRTH AND UP

THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES FOLLOWING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM:

Fun Activities and games

Teaching the importance of obedience

Tips to be discerning

A preview of Honduras VBS

MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER ONLINE SO WE CAN PLAN FOR YOUR FAMILY

Looking To The Future – Where are we now? You may remember that this past May the elders of the church outlined where we are as a church

in relation to the growth in the community and where we think the Lord is taking us so we can

reach more people for Christ. Here is a quick progress report on several important steps we are tak-

ing.

Family Pastor Search: The search team continues to be hard at work looking through resumes,

making phone calls, conducting interviews, and thinking through some specific needs. We thought

from the beginning this could be a lengthy process. The desire is to bring the right person no matter how long it takes.

We remain confident that God is at work. We continue to receive resumes and seek God’s wisdom.

Worship Leader Search: Though this was not part of the original vision we shared in May, God has worked in such a

way that we are in need of a part-time worship leader. Contacts are being made and advertisements are being posted.

Please keep this very important search process in your prayers.

Internal Review: This is a review in which the elders and deacons evaluate certain key factors of leadership. We are

about half way through this process and continue to receive feedback from the leaders.

External Review (Champs): This will be a very valuable process whereby the South Carolina Baptist State Conven-

tion will partner with TCBC in order to provide a check-up. This process allows a third party to look into various aspects

of TCBC to shed light on items that most of us do not recognize. We are in the process of forming a prayer team and a

task force for the 6 to 8 month review.

Relocation: All of the above steps reflect the careful and measured approach to seeking God for His will regarding

TCBC building on our land on Gold Hill Road. We continue to think that our current facilities are not conducive to fu-

ture growth. As we continue to witness the expansion of our area, we remained focused on bringing hope to our area.

Behind these steps is a large group of people who are sacrificially giving their time and expertise to each piece of the

puzzle. We are excited about what God has in store of Tega Cay and Fort Mill. Please keep the vision for the future in

your prayers.

In Christ Alone,

Brad

PASTOR’S DEVOTIONAL If you are interested in receiving Pastor Brad’s weekly email devotional, “Prayer Points,” please send him an

email to be placed on the distribution list. [email protected]

From Pastor Brad

This year at SNL the last 30 minutes will be music

time! During this time we will be singing, learning new

songs, making rhythm instruments, playing musical games

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Sing unto the Lord. TCBC choir is looking for your voice. Rehearsal is not only a time of learning new songs to sing during worship but a time of fellowship with other brothers and sisters in Christ. Explore this ministry by coming to the next rehearsal on Sunday, October 04, 2015 at 4:30pm in the choir room.

October 10, 2015 - Family Conference

October 12, 2015 - Stitch’n Time for Ladies

October 16 & 17, 2015 - Christian Apologetics Conference

October 24, 2015 - Beyond Fifty Friends Annual Chili Cook Off and Cornbread Bake Off

October 25, 2015 - Concert of Prayer - 4:30pm

November 8, 2015 - Light Lunch

November 14, 2015 - Youth Service Project Day

December 5, 2015 - Ladies Christmas Tea

December 13, 2015 - Youth Christmas Party

December 23 & 31, 2015 - Church Office Closed

December 24, 2015 - Candlelight Service

Our team is scheduled to leave on Oct. 10, 2015. Our plans are to work with Pastor Adolfo at Calvario

church. We will also use this trip to take the remaining Christmas bags for Nueva Esperanza. Please

contact John or Bonita Jones for information on future Honduras mission plans @ 803-548-4923 or

[email protected]. HONDURAS

MINISTRY GROUP FOR OCTOBER

Personnel Ministry Group: Elder: Randy Mabry

Ministerial Staff: Brad Ferguson

The Personnel Ministry Group is devoted to the administrative needs of the church for both volunteer and paid adminis-

trative staff.

This group taps into the spiritual gifts of the Exhorter, Server, Giver, and Administrator.

Please pray for them as they exercise their spiritual gifts in the church.

Administrative Ministry: Team Leader: Brad Ferguson

Ladies Ring - A ring was found in the ladies restroom during the members’ meeting and potluck supper on Sun-

day, August 23rd. If you or someone you know has lost a ring, please contact Sandra Phillips in the church office.

JUST A REMINDER

We are still collecting printer ink cartridges for recycling. Please give us your old cartridges.

They help purchase supplies for the missions ministries. We use them to buy materials to copy

and mail the Nueva Esperanza newsletter. We are using them to purchase materials for the

Honduras VBS and we have used them for materials used for the missions banquets. Please place

cartridges in the display provided, located in the back left corner of the welcome center or leave

them in the container located in the church office. As always, thank you for your support.

It is time once again to publish a new church directory! We want to be sure that all the infor-

mation published is accurate and up to date. If you have had any changes to your information,

please notify the church by emailing: [email protected] no later than October 31, 2015.

Take a moment and look at the current directory (extra copies in foyer) and let the office know if

anything needs to be updated. The information we would like to keep up to date includes:

1. Names of everyone in your family 2. Current physical address 3. Email address - we can list one

or multiple addresses, just let us know 4. Phone Number – home & cell numbers for each person

5. Small Group – the name of the small group you’re connected with.

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Join the Men - 2nd and 4th Saturday at 6:45-8:00 a.m. for breakfast and Bible study on Octo-

ber 10th and 25th. If you have not taken time on Saturday’s for this event, you are missing out on an

opportunity to fellowship with the men of the church. Mark your calendar now.

Breakfast at the Barrel (Cracker Barrel at Carowinds) - This enjoyable activity takes place every 3rd Saturday of each month. October 17th from 9:30-10:30am will be our next breakfast. Get away on Saturday morning and delight in a big breakfast that you do not have to cook! The ladies who came last year really enjoyed being together.

Reading with 1st Graders Tega Cay Elementary Starting in October

We had a highly successful first year in 2014-15. The teachers truly val-

ued our time with their pupils. This is where we sit with individual stu-

dents and listen and correct their reading. Volunteer time is once a week

from around 9-10am. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Van

Dyke at [email protected].

Ladies Book Club - The book for October is “Victory Club” by Robin Lee Hatcher. If you have any questions, please contact

Terry Van Dyke at [email protected]. Come and be a part of the Ladies Book Club Monday October 26, 2015 at 7:00PM

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

OCTOBER 27, 2015

6:30 PM

East Wing Class Room

Breath, The Life of God in Us

A six-session series reflecting on the person, the

work, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

BOOKS AVAILABLE AT LIFEWAY BOOK STORE

Author: BETH MOORE Author: BETH MOORE Author: BETH MOORE

Serving Our Neighbors (SON) is in need of the following items: Toilet Paper, Paper

Towels, Razors, Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent, Hats, Scarves, and

Gloves. Please put your donations in the bucket in the café. We will also be collecting

coats and blankets again. Look for the container in the café for these as well. If you have

questions, please contact Lisa Daubenspeck at [email protected].

SPECIAL CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORP’S FALL FUNDRAISER CONCERT

NOVEMBER 5

7:00 pm

At First Baptist Church

Rock Hill, SC

Free Ticket Reservations Available

Call 803-327-6077 or email [email protected]

Help us begin our 20th Year

in Ministry Celebration

at this special fundraiser

featuring

Gaither Homecoming Artist

LYNDA RANDLE!!

RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE REQUIRED

Ladies Cornbread

Bake-off For Men

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!

Beyond Fifty Friends

2nd Annual

Men’s Chili Cook-Off

&

Ladies Cornbread Bake-Off

Saturday - October 24, 2015

6:00PM

Defending his title and

ready for a challenge

Ralph Van Dyke

Defending her title

and ready for a challenge

Linda Wall

Chili, cornbread and dessert.

Special Music by the Men’s Quartet & Old fashion hymn sing.

Contact person: Catherine Tullos ([email protected])

2015 Annual Baptism and Picnic

Zander Johnson

Scott Keen

Logan Ferguson

October 16 & 17, 2015

Apologetic Conference

November 14, 2015

Youth Service Project

December 13,2015

Youth Christmas Party

TCBC Student Ministry CALENDAR

Sundays 4:30-6:30pm

Grades 6-12

Apologetic Conference

October 16 & 17, 2015

Here are three options for attending:

A. Meet at church Friday morning at 8am to drive up together. This would mostly be for homeschoolers or those who’d like to take a day off of school! We’ll be back at the church by 9pm.

B. Meet at church Friday afternoon at 5pm to drive up in a group. Adam will be there already with group A but we can coordinate other drivers. We’ll be back at the church by 9pm.

C. Meet at church Saturday morning at 8am to drive up together. We’ll be back at the church by 6pm.

Just let Adam know which options you’ll be doing and we’ll coordinate drivers. Adults, please let Adam know if you can drive. Chaperones go for free.

2015 Annual Baptism and Picnic Pictures

Tim and Marlin Bradberry have been teaching the 4th and 5th grade Sunday School

class for years and Tim also teaches the 2nd and 3rd grade class on opposite

months! Be sure to thank them for showing such dedication to all our children.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

News from . . .

Sunday Night Live (SNL) don’t miss out! We hope your children will join us as

we study two new lesson units: “How to Make Good Friends” and “How to Navigate the

New Testament”. We start each SNL evening with a large group teaching time and then

break into smaller groups for deeper discussions. The last 30 minutes are set aside for music

with the children. SNL teaching sessions will run through November 22nd from 4:30-6:30pm

in Building 3. If you have an elementary age child that is interested in participating in SNL,

please contact Melissa Burgess at [email protected].

Our Leaders

Pastor’s

Wife??

BACK TO SCHOOL COOK OUT PARTY SPONSORED BY THE

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM .

WHO IS THIS ???

NEEDED: We are in need of one (1) additional helper in the Preschool Nursery during wor-

ship, willing to serve once a month. Also, substitutes are always needed! Thank you Mr. Andy

for your willingness to be a role model for our babies and preschoolers.

CHURCH CALENDAR

October 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Home School Co-op 8:00-3:30pm

2 3

4 Mission Ministry Team Meeting - Noon

Youth Band Practice 2:30pm

Children’s Ministry Team Meeting 3:00pm

SNL 4:30pm

EDGE 4:30pm

Men’s Bible Study 4:30pm

5 6 Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm

Staff Meeting 4:00pm

7 Evangelism Explosion Class 6:30-8:30pm

8 Home School Co-op 8:00-3:30pm

9 10 Men’s Break-fast & Bible Study 6:45am

Family Life Conference 9:00-2:30pm

11 SNL 4:30pm

EDGE 4:30pm

Men’s Bible Study 4:30pm

12 Stitch’n Time 6:30pm

13 Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm

14 Evangelism Explosion Class 6:30-8:30pm

15 Home School Co-op 8:00-3:30pm

16 Apologetic Con-ference

17 Apologetic Conference Ladies at the Barrel 9:30am

18 Youth Band Practice 2:30pm

SNL 4:30pm

EDGE 4:30pm

Men’s Bible Study 4:30pm

19 20 Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm

Staff Meeting 4:00pm

21 Evangelism Explosion Class 6:30-8:30pm

22 Home School Co-op 8:00-3:30pm

23 24 Men’s Break-fast & Bible Study 6:45am

BFF Chili/Corn bread Cook Off 6:00pm

25 Elder’s Meeting 2:30pm

Deacon’s Meeting 3:00pm

SNL 4:30pm

EDGE 4:30pm

Men’s Bible Study 4:30pm

26 Women’s Book Club 6:30pm

27 Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm

28 Evangelism Explosion Class 6:30-8:30pm

29 Home School Co-op 8:00-3:30pm

30 31

October

2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Egle Zilinska Catie Ellis Ryan Lounsbury

2 Steven Thrift

3

4 Susan Hooper

5 LaVonne Fowler Luke Bergvist

6 Bryce Putnam

7 Scott Bergvist Amber Mabry

8 9 10 Julie Stover

11 12 Lee Brown

13

14 15 Robin Sanders

16 Marlin Bradberry

17 Cindy Rapp

18 Becky Dafoe

19 Bruce Newton

20 Richard Defibaugh Blake Putnam

21 Doug Cooley

22 Jim Burns

23 Joe Stover Tracy Cooley

24

25 Xander Johnson

26 Bob Watson

27

28 29 30 Belinda Bergstrom Caitlyn Kilpatrick

31

Staff & Contact IStaff & Contact Innformationformation

Dr. Brad Ferguson, Senior Pastor

[email protected]

Adam Johnson

Assoc. Pastor of Students & Adult Discipleship

[email protected]

Melissa Burgess, Financial Administrator

[email protected]

Sandra Phillips, Administrative Secretary

[email protected]

Website: www.tegacaybaptist.org

Phone: 803.548.2600

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

IN THE LORD’S HOUSE

Sept. 13, 2015 Sept. 20, 2015

ATTENDANCE

Worship 10:45 AM

167

150

WEEKLY RECEIPTS

General Fund $ 6,627.00 $ 4,218.00

Weekly Budget Needs $ 9,259.29 $ 9,259.29

YTD General Fund Receipts $ 13,109.00 $ 17,327.00

YTD Over/(Under) Budget Needs $ ( 5,409.58) $(10,450.87)

YTD General Fund Expenses $ 17,806.48 $ 22,937.23

Building Fund Receipts

YTD Building Fund Receipts

$ 100.00

$ 340.00

$ 00.00

$ 340.00

Missions Fund Receipts $ 210.00 $ 510.00

YTD Mission Fund Receipts $ 360.00 $ 870.00

Other

Janie Chapman Offering

Receipt to Date: $289.00

Total

$ 2,616.00

$ 160.00

$ 9,713.00

$ 3,098.25

$ 129.00

$ 7,955.25

TCBC Deacons

Mark Daubenspeck 803.389.6227

Andy Hanschu 704.287.0687

Tyler Johnson 803.548.5119

Randy Mabry 704.293.8203

Mike Tullos 803.448.3902

Ralph Van Dyke 803.417.8614

TCBC Elders

Brad Ferguson 803.548.2600

Tim Bradberry 803.396.8895

John Jones 803.548.4923

Cullen Keen 240.298.3064

Eldon Porter 803.322.2823

John Root 704.621.8778

Please come join us in praying for our Church Sunday

mornings at 8:30 in the East Wing.

Regular Weekly Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM Prayer Time

9:15 AM Sunday School

10:45 AM Worship Service with Nursery & Preschool

Monday

7:00 PM Ladies Book Club (last Monday of the

month)

Tuesday

6:30 PM Ladies Bible Study

Saturday

6:45 AM Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast (2nd and

4th Saturday)

9:30 AM Ladies Breakfast at the Cracker Barrel

(3rd Saturday)

(See TCBC calendar for ALL scheduled events.)