archways DECEMBER 2013

TAYLOR ROAD CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE

December 8, 10:30 a.m. - Adult Choir Program “Christmas Re�ections”

December 12, 6:00 p.m. - 50+ Dinner (Tickets are $12.50 per person)

December 15, 10:15-10:30 a.m. - Handbells in the Grand Foyer

December 15, 6:30 p.m. Preschool, Children, and Student Music

December 24, 5:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Family Service

There will be No Evening Activities on December 22, 25, 29, or January 1.

The Balcony will be closed the mornings of December 22 and 29.

Please join us on the main level for a time of Worship.

EDITORKeeton Blakeney

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ARCHWAYS (USPS No. 000-611) is published monthly by Taylor Road Baptist Church, 1685 Taylor Road, Montgomery, Alabama, 36117. Keeton Blakeney, editor. Periodical postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Taylor Road Baptist Church, 1685 Taylor Road, Montgomery, Alabama, 36117.

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December 2013, Volume 27, Issue 12archwaysMINISTERSAndy Hepburn

Dean FinchTim Wuester

Keeton BlakeneyYoung Lee

DIRECTORSBelinda Hepburn

Rick Crouch

SUPPORTSaralyn Whittington

DeAnne Brunson

"An angel of The Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call HIs name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins."

Merry Christmas Matthew 1:20b-21

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Facilitator: Dean Finch

Preschool and Children

CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY!!!!

Friendly Friday- December 6, we will be having child care from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for ages6 weeks- K4. The cost is $30 per child. The limit is 40 children and the $30.00 has to be paid at sign up at the preschool desk.

Memory pictures for preschoolers December 8.

Memory pictures for children December 15.

Merry Larry Party on Wednesday December 18 at 6:30 p.m. for all preschool and children.

Happy birthday Jesus party- December 22.

The tradition of collecting your own nativity continues again this year. Each Sunday in December you will receive pieces of your own nativity from your Sunday school teacher. At the end of the month you will have a complete set. This is a simple reminder of the birthday of JESUS. It will be a HAPPY time to see what pieces comes next each week. The only clue is it will be magnetic.

Women on MissionOur Women on Mission project for December is to help wrap gifts for Hand's of Christ Ministry Center. We will be wrapping approximately 200 gifts. If anyone has two or three extra gift bags to help us with our project, we would appreciate your donations. They can be all sizes and new or gently used. There will be a box in the Education Building to receive the bags.

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STUDENTS

Parent’s Night Out

December 7, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Babies through 6th Grade

Donations will go towards the Student Ministry Mission Trip to Poland this Summer.

Call the o�ce, or see Keeton to Sign Up

December 186:30-8:30 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded for the students with the tackiest Christmas Sweaters.

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Facilitator: Dean Finch

5MUSIC

The Music Ministry of Taylor Road Baptist Church is as active as ever this fall semester with preparations for this year’s Christmas programs.

The Adult Choir will be sharing “Christmas Re�ections” this year during the morning worship time on December 8. Come with family, friends and neighbors to see and hear holiday memories as we focus on the manger and our precious Savior who was born there.

The TRBC Bell ringers, who meet each Sunday evening at 4:00 p.m. in room B-202, have been working hard for their upcoming City Tour 2013. The tour kicks o� with the bells playing in the Grand Foyer on December 15 between 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. After the Morning Worship Service, they’ll be o� to ring in several locations about the Montgomery area.

The graded choirs (Pre School, Children, & Student) will share a variety of seasonal songs during the Evening Service on December 15 at 6:30 p.m. Some of those selections will be from “Visions of Christmas”, a children’s music project written by acclaimed Vacation Bible School song writer, Je� Slaughter.

The Annual Christmas Eve service will take place in the Worship center at 5:00 p.m. This has proved over the years to be a terri�c time to bring those “out of town” guests together with the TRBC family as we pause to ruminate on God’s plan of salvation - His Son, Jesus, coming to Earth to be the Christ of Christmas.

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Angel Tree MinistryDecember 8 Angel Tree Gifts DueDecember 14 Angel Tree Gift Delivery 10:00a.m. Fellowship Suite

AGAPE RUNSave the Date! Just as your New Year's resolve for a more-healthy and �t lifestyle is beginning to wane, we will have a great opportunity to share in a fun and worthwhile event as a church family. The 2nd Annual AGAPE (Love) Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014—That’s right, it is the day after Valentine’s Day and the same weekend as Disciple Now. Plans are made to incorporate both of these events into the race weekend so the entire church family can be involved!

The AGAPE Run/Walk is an outreach of Taylor Road Baptist Church to provide encouragement and �nancial support among brothers and sisters in Christ. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:35) This year’s theme is “Show Love.” All the proceeds of this year's event will bene�t one of our own TRBC families...The Eaves. Mike, Bonnie, Anna, Cecil, Sarah Janice and Mattie are committed members of our family. In July 2011, Bonnie was diagnosed with a rare form of thyroid cancer that, unbeknownst to her, would begin a process of cancer movement through her body. After surgery and two years of treatment, Bonnie is now undergoing “preventative chemo” and holding tight to God’s promise in 1 Thessalonians 5:24. God has laid on the hearts of His people the desire to stand with them, prayerfully and �nancially, as they continue this journey. With recent employment challenges for Mike, this is an opportunity for us as a church family to minister.

This year’s event includes a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk and 1 mile "fun" run/walk. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate. We encourage participants to wear love-themed costumes to add to the festive nature of the day's activities. For those who don't want to run or walk: We are prayerfully and vigorously seeking sponsors to cover all event expenses, including the costs of awards and prizes, time-keeping, t-shirts, and nourishment. Also, we need volunteers to help with set-up, on-site registration, course assistance, medical support, �nish-line activities, and after-race clean up. Most importantly, we need prayer warriors!

You may contact any AGAPE Run/Walk committee member - Audra Pfannkuche, Michael & Lisa Jones, David & Ruth Givens, Michele & Laura Vermillion, Heidi Bowers and Sandy Saxon - to let us know how you can help or to get more information, or you may send requests for more information by e-mail to: agaperun@taylorroad.org. Registration for the AGAPE Run/Walk is available through the Active.com website (www.active.com). Additionally, registration forms are available in the Church O�ce or can be downloaded from the Church's website (www.taylorroad.org). Plan now to gather with your family, friends, or Sunday School class for this fun and purposeful event to “SHOW LOVE”!

MISSIONS

Archways - December 2013 7Men's Prayer BreakfastSunday, December 8, 8:00 a.m.Cost $2.00 per personThis month our prayer emphasis will focus on our International Missionaries who serve around the world. Our Lottie Moon Christmas O�ering supports over 5000 missionaries now, many serve in Muslim countries at great risks. We need to pray for them as they have surrendered their lives for the cause of Christ. Please join us as we pray for our missionaries and for our many needs at home. Please make your reservations by Thursday, December 5. by calliing the church o�ce at 271-3363 or email Dean at dean@taylorroad.org. 50+ Dinner, Kempter Family in ConcertThursday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.The cost is $12.50 per person.A steak dinner with all of the trimmings will be served and we will enjoy the wonderful music of the Kempter Family. This will be a great evening of fellowship and delightful entertainment provided by this extremely talented musical family. It is our delight to host the Kempters for our dinner this year. Please get your tickets in advance. The deadline for tickets is December 9.

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING"Totally His, His Heart, Hands, VoiceNational goal, $175 million, our goal, $24,000.It is our great privilege to give to this special o�ering named in honor of a missionary to China who gave up her food that her converts may survive and live. This is the greatest mission o�ering for International Missions in the world. Our goal is only $24,000, and I believe that we can reach our goal and more as we give sacri�cially that others may hear the gospel message of Jesus Christ. I encourage each family to pray about this o�ering and let your gift be the largest Christmas gift that you give this year. The cause and call for International Missions has never been greater. Lets reach our goal and go beyond in showing our love for the Savior. Our gifts may make the di�erence in an Unreached People Group hearing the gospel this next year.

New Adult Bible Class to Begin In JanuaryOn Sunday, January 12, a new adult Bible class will be o�ered at 5:30 p.m. This class is open to all adults, especially those adults who serve in other areas of ministry on Sunday mornings. Conrad Missildine will be the teacher. The lesson will be the same adult lesson o�ered on Sunday mornings.

CHURCHWIDE

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PeriodicalU.S. Postage

PAIDMontgomery, AL

Permit No. 000-611

Taylor Road Baptist ChurchKeeton Blakeney - Editor1685 Taylor RoadMontgomery, AL 36117

1 Baby Dedication Parent/Student Pow-Wow

6 Friendly Friday

7 Parent’s Night Out

8 Adult Choir Christmas Music Business Meeting p.m. 9 Widow/Widower Banquet 12 50+ Dinner

15 Handbells a.m. Preschool/Children/Student Music p.m.

22 No evening activities 24 Christmas Eve Service

25 No evening activities

29 No evening activities

DECEMBER CALENDAR

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Sunday9:15 - Bible Study for All Ages10:30 - Worship5:30 - Classes for All Ages6:30 - Worship

Tuesday9:00 - Every Stitch A Prayer

Wednesday6:30 - Classes for All Ages

Thursday9:00- ESAP10:00 - Senior Adult Bible Study

The Full Church Calendar is Available Online at

www.TaylorRoad.org/Calendar

Cut this section out to use as a bookmark for this month!

Year-End Contributions Year-end contributions may be given until December

31. You may mail your contributions to the Church O�ce; however, they must be postmarked by

December 31. Thank you for your continued support of the ministries of Taylor Road Baptist Church. Please note: The Church O�ce will be closed on December

31 and remain closed until Friday, January 3.

AGAPE RUN

Join us on Monday, December 9 for lunch and/or dinner at Zoe's Kitchen (Eastchase Shopping Center or Zelda Road locations) for an opportunity to support the 2014 Agape Run/Walk fundraising. All you have to do is tell them you're there for Taylor Road Baptist Church and they will give a portion of the sales to Agape Run/Walk to bene�t the Eaves family. Please spread the word to your friends/co-workers!