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FEBRUARY 2015
Love is patient; love is kind. Love does not envy; is not boastful; is not conceited; does not act improperly; is not selfish; is not provoked; does not keep a record of
wrongs; finds no joy in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
I Corinthians 3:4-7
For God loved the world in
this way: He gave His One
and Only Son, so that
everyone who believes in
Him will not perish but
have eternal life.
John 3:16
No one has greater love
than this, that someone
would lay down his life
for his friends.
John 15:13
EDITORSaralyn [email protected]
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ARCHWAYS (USPS No. 000-611) is published monthly by Taylor Road Baptist Church, 1685 Taylor Road, Montgomery, Alabama, 36117. Saralyn Whittington, editor. Periodical postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Taylor Road Baptist Church, 1685 Taylor Road, Montgomery, Alabama, 36117.
PHOTOGRAPHERSSonya Caver
Amy GuttensohnHolly Nichols
Shana Proctor
Tina [email protected]
DeAnne [email protected]
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February 2015, Volume 29, Issue2archwaysMINISTERSBobby DuBois
Dean FinchYoung Lee
DIRECTORSRick CrouchRuth Givens
Holly Nichols
SUPPORTSaralyn Whittington
DeAnne Brunson
The Finish Line Take Time to Remember
We have just wrapped up a month-long Sunday morning series from Deuteronomy and I hope you got as much from it as I did. By taking time to remember what God has done, what Got commands and what God requires, we are better able to receive the baton that has been passed from the past to the present. The current Taylor Road family will, at some point, pass the baton of leadership to the next generation of leaders.
The message from Moses to his people and from the Holy Spirit to us is remarkably simple – Love God with your whole heart and keep His commandments. That is all there is to it. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Now, how will we, the current family called Taylor Road Baptist Church, respond? Will we love God with all of our heart and keep His commandments? What about you? You can’t really control what someone else does or doesn’t do but you can control your response. The future of your church hangs in the balance and how we respond to this challenge will lay the foundation for our future.
You will hear a lot about love during the month of February as we approach Valentine’s Day. Consider what the Bible says about the subject… For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son… Greater love hath no man than this…that a man lay down His life for His friends But God commended His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us Love your neighbor as yourself Love the Lord your God with all your heart…and follow His commands
It is crunch time. We have a past that is �lled with blessings. We have a present �lled with challenges. We have a future �lled with hope. Take some time to remember and re�ect but also realize that our future starts now. You are carrying the baton. The race is on. There is much to be done. Your church needs you now.
Blessings,Bro. Bobby
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Men's Prayer BreakfastSunday, February 8
8:00 a.m.Cost $2.00 per person
Come Join with the men of the church for a great hot breakfast, great fellowship and spending time with the Father about the needs of our church and our future. Please make your reservations by Thursday, February 5.
Student Ministry UpdatesIt’s interesting to look at the reasons a young adult graduates from high school and never darkens the door of a church again. Oftentimes we chalk it up to attrition, the grasp of the world, or lack of true faith. We’ve always accepted in student ministry that there will be a certain amount of loss; but as a soldier in the faith it is unacceptable to me to leave any man or woman behind without a �ght. It has become increasingly clear that the di�erence between the ones who continue to be faithful and the ones who don’t is relationships. Active involvement and understanding of our relationship with our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit and the relationship with the church and community are missing from the lives of the “unfaithful”. It became all about following rules and checking boxes. This year we are putting special emphasis in the area of relationships over rules and have kicked it o� with our current Bible study, Jesus > Religion.
We need you, Taylor Road, to help this year in pouring into the lives of these students. DNow is fast approaching (20-22 February). It is a weekend that will spiritually grow our students in their understanding of Christ. We need, more than anything during that weekend, prayer warriors with a heart for students and Sunday School classes willing to prepare meals. One additional need is that of mentors. If you are willing to take a student or two under your wing and be a mentor/prayer pal/helper you would be greatly appreciated. Don’t let our students leave the church without knowing we did everything we could in Christ’s name to set them up for success. If you want to help in any way, please contact me at 702-445-3538 or �[email protected] Bryant
Student Ministry Team
Sonya Caver Matthew Gamble Ken Green Bruce Hilley Maxanne Loftis Cheryl Thompson
Senior Adult LunchThursday, February 5, 11:30 a.m.Cost $5.00 per personAll senior adults are invited and encouraged to join us for the time of fellowship and a great meal together. We will have a musical program provided by Mike Spivey and his father and a great hot meal! Please make your reservations by Tuesday, February 3, by signing up in Sunday School or calling the Church O�ce at 271-3363.
What are Handbells? We are a group dedicated to ministering in music to the church and the community. While we are far from perfect, we worship God by bringing what we have and trusting Him to multiply our talents and make us a sacri�ce of praise. We each have di�erent gifts and abilities - 1 Corinthians 7:7 We “make a joyful noise” Psalm 98:4 We “serve the Lord with gladness” Psalm 100:2
If you would like to be part of the ministry which has “joy in the doing,” please join us this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. to check us out. Upstairs across from the choir suite. No Commitments—just cookies!
Be a Dingaling in 2015!
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Taylor Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Out
June 8-July 30
Register January 20 - March 19, 2015 for only $35.
After March 19, 2015 registration becomes $45.
Make a splash at
Looking for somewhere for your children ages 6 weeks through 6th grade to go during the Summer? Our Mother’s Day Out Program has options available.
Ages 6 weeks to K-5
Or
Grade School Day Camp (1st-6th Grade)
Monday– Thursday
9am-1pm
Early & Extended Care is also available
Taylor Road Baptist ChurchDeacons
2015
OUR MINISTRY IS TO SERVE YOU!
Roy ReynoldsHome: [email protected]
Scott WhittingtonCell: 467-7960Work: [email protected]
Steve WalkerHome: [email protected]
Matthew GambleCell: [email protected]
Wayne MillerHome: 279-9003Work: 396-1645Cell: [email protected]
Robert MooreCell: [email protected]
Eric AndersonHome: 593-6194Cell: [email protected]
Bubba BowdenHome: [email protected]
Steve ReddingHome: [email protected]
Hamp RussellHome: [email protected]
Cliff SlatenHome: 272-6345Cell: [email protected]
Jason TillCell: [email protected]
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Food Collection for Hands of Christ Ministry Center
Our church will be helping during February to supply this ministry center to stock their shelves with food. Many people, including children and senior adults, have inadequate food supplies and depend on us to help. Our Awana boys and girls will help distribute grocery sacks. Tables will be located in the educational building for you to place your �lled sacks. Thank you for your love as we help others through the gift of food during February. 2014 yearly report Number of families to receive assistance 680Number of individual people helped 2650Number of pounds of food give to families 4525Number known to receive Christ as Savior 18
Food List for The Helping Hands Ministry
Below is a list of food items we are collecting for the Chisholm Center. Please purchase only the items on this list. Basic Foods Transient Foods: (pop-tops, (Canned or packaged, individual servings) Non-perishables) Vienna Sausage *Tuna fish-small/medium cans *Macaroni and Cheese *Chicken and Dumplings Potted Meat *Jack Mackerel Stew *Beef Stew Beanie-Wienies Pork and Beans Chili Turnip Greens Individual snack crackers Yams (cheese or peanut butter) Any canned fruit Canned Green Beans Canned Green Peas Toilet Articles Canned Corn Hand Soap Canned English Peas Deodorant *Tomatoes-any products Shaving Cream *Peanut Butter - small jars Disposable Razors Powdered milk - 1 qt. envelopes Toilet Tissue Dried beans/peas - 1 lb. bags Shampoo Rice - 1 lb. bags Toothpaste/Toothbrushes Grits - 1 lb. box *Flour - 1 lb. bags *Corn Meal - 1 lb. bags Extra Cornbread mix Jelly Pasta - any type Jell-O Puddings *Ramen soups Cake or Cookie Mixes *Breakfast cereals Kool-Aid (individual packages) Saltine Crackers *These items are desperately needed.
Media Library NewsAdult Reading ClubJanuary 25-March 1
Each person should read a book from the following catergories: Biography, Fiction, & Numbers. Receive gifts as you read. Come by the Media Library to sign up!
Please note: 2015 devotional books are available for checkout for the length of the devotional.
Pray for the Pastor Search Team Matthew Gamble David GivensJanna Green Michael Jones Duane Kinsaul Andy Loftis Sharon Russell Alternates: Bobby Boyd & Tim Thompson
We have narrowed the list to several, very quali�ed candidates, and ask that members please pray for the person and his family that God is leading to TRBC. The search committee is praying that our church will be well prepared spiritually to receive the person God is calling to TRBC.
Pray for the Campaign Steering Committee
Campaign Director: Tull GearrealdSpiritual Emphasis Director: Steve ReddingPromotion Director: Lisa JonesAdvance Commitments Director: Bill MorganCommitment Visits Director: Hamp RussellFellowship Snack Director: Cheryl ThompsonBanquet Director: Dianne LangfordCampaign Secretary: Julie MannFollow-up Director: Randy MontzSta�: Rick Crouch
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Taylor Road Baptist ChurchSaralyn Whittington - Editor1685 Taylor RoadMontgomery, AL 36117
1 - Student Pow-Wow
5 - Senior Adult Luncheon 7- Father/Daughter Banquet
8 - Men’s Prayer Breakfast
17 - State Children’s Choir Rehearsal
18 - State VBS Tour
20-22 - DNOW Weekend
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Sunday 9:15 - Bible Study for All Ages10:30 - Worship 5:30 - Classes for All Ages 6:30 - Worship
Tuesday 9:00 - Every Stitch A Prayer
Wednesday 6:30 - Classes for All Ages
Thursday 9:00 - Every Stitch A Prayer10:00 - Senior Adult Bible Study 6:15 - Scouts
The Full Church Calendar is Available Online at
www.TaylorRoad.org/Calendar
Cut this section out to use as a bookmark for this month!
STAFF ANNIVERSARIESJackie Jenkins ~ 19 years
www.TaylorRoad.org/MediaSermons are Available Online at
Father/Daughter BanquetSaturday, February 7
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter. This event is open to all fathers and daughters age 5 and up! Moe’s will be catering! Tickets are on sale on Sundays in the Grand Foyer.