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May 2013, Volume 27, Issue 5archwaysMINISTERSAndy Hepburn

Dean FinchTim Wuester

Keeton BlakeneyYoung Lee

DIRECTORSDavid Givens

Ruth GivensBelinda Hepburn

Rick Crouch

SUPPORTSaralyn Whittington

DeAnne Brunson

A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR...

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Calling all TRBC leaders, and all members who are interested in the future of TRBC. This conference, on May 21, is going to be highly informational, inspirational, and motivational. I would like to invite you to join me, the church sta�, and the deacon body as we attend this conference together that could help shape the future of TRBC. Please type the link above and sign up ASAP. If you need to take a day of vacation, please do not hesitate to do so it will be worth your while. I am praying that that every Sunday School teacher along with many of your members will make plans to attend.

Yours for the Kingdom,Pastor Andy

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Facilitator: Dean Finch

Preschool and Children

School is winding down and that can mean only one thing-- VBS is just around the corner. This year we will winding, rolling, �ipping and speeding through the “Colossal Coaster World.”VBS is such an important time for our church each year. I would just like to take a moment to run through some of the most important aspects of VBS:1) Children who attend VBS often take home more Bible teaching and truth than they will in the rest of the year.2) VBS encourages our church to work together toward one goal....sharing the gospel!3) Our VBS is at a time of year that is perfect to be a ministry for newly arriving military families in the area. What better way for a family to check us out, than through VBS! We need volunteers of every type. We need teachers, helpers, directors, people who are musically inclined, those who love missions, ones who enjoy art, and so much more! Our volunteer and learner registration is open online at www.Taylorroad.org. We will also have a volunteer registration table set up in the Grand Foyer during the month of May. Please take the time to stop by and register!

Monday, May 20, is our VBS director’s meeting. This will be held in the Fellowship Suite from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and is for all age group directors. We will have a later meeting for volunteers and teachers.

Summer at Taylor Road also means KIDS CAMP. This year we will be at Camp Chandler for our Camp entitled “The Rock.” Children who have completed 3rd Grade-completed 6th Grade will be able to attend. The cost is $150 and the camp dates are June 17-20. We will be taking part in Bible study and small groups, as well as archery, ri�ery, canoeing, swimming, and much more! Please stop by the table during the month of May to sign-up! We have reserved plenty of space for this year so feel free to invite your friends for a fabulous week of fun and spiritual growth.

Church Safety We are updating our volunteer safety screenings this year for ALL volunteers in ALL PRESCHOOL, CHILDREN’S, and YOUTH programming. That means if you come in contact in a leadership role with any of these age groups at any point during the week, you need to have one of these checks completed. We will have a table set up in the Grand Foyer the entire month of May for you to complete your background check information. This is an easy way to make our church safer. Please make an e�ort to �ll these out as soon as possible, so that we can get results in time for VBS!

Mom, Mother, Ma, Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mummy.What do you call your mother? We all have special names for our mothers and for the mother �gures in our lives. Proverbs 31 gives us a biblical description of a mother. "But a women who fears The Lord, she shall be praised." Come celebrate this special day with us. We will have mu�ns and photos for your family. Sunday, May 12, at 8:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Suite.

Parent child dedication May 26. Please have information to Belinda by May 19.

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WOMEN ON MISSION

Using Montgomery Mission Opportunities (M2O) as our inspiration, Women on Mission took on several challenging projects this year. What a blessing it has been to serve the needs of others in our community and world.

In December and again in March, Women on Mission prepared and served a home cooked meal to over 100 men, women and children at the Truth and Reality Homeless Shelter in downtown Montgomery. It was a privilege to dedicate the March meal to the late Julie Miller who went to be with the Lord last year. Julie Miller was an active member of TRBC Women on Mission for a number of years. At her request, Julie’s memorial funds were used to support Women On Mission projects. SPECIAL THANKS to our entire church congregation for participating in the fall clothing drive. Thanks to your generous donations, clothing was provided to the Community of Hope, Forest Park Ministry Center, and Hands of Christ Ministry Center. Your donated shoes were given to the Mid Alabama Coalition for the Homeless. SPECIAL THANKS to our Taylor Road members for supporting the drive for prescription eyeglasses. Because of your contributions, 186 people in Nicaragua will receive prescription eyeglasses in May. Neither of these projects would have been successful without the support of the entire congregation and we are sincerely grateful for your help. Other projects this year included fruit baskets and visits to the homebound of our church, lunch for the AUM Baptist Student Ministry, assistance with the Agape Run, and visits to Cedar Crest Nursing Home residents.

UPCOMING EVENT: The Women On Mission salad luncheon will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Suite. Please bring a salad to share with your friends as we celebrate another successful year together. Entertainment will be provided by “The Notables.” Plus, a SUR-PRISE has been planned just for you. Look forward to seeing you on May 6. EXCITING NEWS!!!!Women on Mission (WOM) is expanding their group at Taylor Road Baptist Church!!!!In order to accommodate the schedules of women with younger children and working women, Women On Mission is expanding. We are in the planning stages for some very worthwhile projects to serve the needs of our community and share the message of our risen Lord. Some projects currently being researched are:• Welcome packages for military families• SAV-A-LIFE• VBS• Back-to-school• Care packages for freshmen students arriving in the Fall at local campusesWomen interested in participating are encouraged to contact: Lisa Jones (334-395-6925)

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Facilitator: Dean Finch

Senior Adult LunchThursday, May 2, 11:30 a.m.The cost is $5.00 per person. The program for the day will be presented by Elizabeth Saliba, the Director for the Montgomery Area Habitat For Humanty. You will be suprised to learn of the good work that is being done here inMontgomery by this organization.

Senior Adult Recognition Sunday, May 19 Senior Adults are asked to �ll the choir loft for the morning service and there will a fellowship luncheon following the morning service. This is a time when we say "Thank You" to the senior adults of our church for their faithfulness of service and leadership through the years. The cost of the luncheon is $5.00 per person. Church is free.

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Women On Mission Spring LuncheonMonday, May 6, 11:30 a.m.There will be a salad luncheon and a program presented by the music group, "THE NOTABLES". There will also be a special fashion show. All ladies are encouraged to bring a FRIEND and a salad to share. Please sign up at the table in the church foyer.

Also on May 6......

Senior Adult Evangelism ConferenceHeritage Baptist ChurchAn outstanding program has been planned with music and preaching for Seniors. The program will start at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m. There is no charge for attending this meeting. There will be a lunch break.

Men's Gridiron ConferenceJune 14-15, 2013Men, now is the time to place this important event on your Summer calendar. This year's conference will be held in Birmingham at the BJCC Arena and has an outstanding line-up of speakers and worship leaders. The conference begins on Friday night and ends at noon on Saturday.

Day Trip for Senior AdultsTuesday, June 12 We will be going to Birmingham to tour the Golden Flake potato chip factory and take in other attractions. Look for more details in the June Archways.

CHURCHWIDE

Mother's Day Mu�ns with MomsSunday, May 12, 8:15 a.m.In honor of Mother's Day we will be serving fresh mu�ns to Moms and their families in the Fellowship Suite before Sunday School.This is a great time for fellowship and we will share in a prayer of thanksgiving for the wonderful mothers and ladies of our church. Don't miss it!

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Missions Opportunities for 2013

It is our desire to provide meaningful mission opportunities to everyone in our church family. Please pray about how God might use you in the days and months ahead to be involved in one of these opportunities. You may go, give to support others who want to go, and pray for these mission e�orts.

Dominican Republic, June 22-29 This is a change from the Brazil trip. We will work with a church from Georgia to build a church in the city of Puerto Plata on the north shore of the country. The cost of the trip is approximately $1500. Please contact Dean Finch if you are interested in this kind of work. 271-3363.

Ocoee Outreach Project, July 6-12This mission project is coordinated with other churches through the North American Mission Board of our Southern Baptist Convention. The challenge of this trip is to restore homes, renew hope and reach hearts for Jesus Christ. Ocoee Outreach is a community ministry that provides free home repair to low-income home owners in Southeast Tennessee. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family to be "on Mission" together. The cost of the week is approximately $200.00 per person and includes lodging and most meals. Contact Dean Finch to learn more about this trip. Space is limited.

Stateside Building Trip, June 22-29This trip is open to Men, Women, and families. This trip will take the building team back to Diamond, MO, where they will be working with other churches in doing construction work on a church. Wayne Miller leads the construction team. To learn more about their work, contact Wayne at 334-303-3803, 334-279-9003 or email at wmiller3416@yahoo.com.

MISSIONS

Archways - May 2013 Student Ministry May Events

7 There is no Pow-Wow in May.

Please join us on May 5 as we recognize our Graduates in the Morning Service

Look for a Student “What’s Happening” in the mail next week for updates and Summer events.

Dessert TheatreMay 17, 7-9 p.m.Fellowship Suite

Parents and Students bring your best Talents and Performances to entertain all who attend.

Desserts and Sodas will be served

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

2 Senior Adult Lunch

5 Graduate Recognition

6 Women on Mission Lunch Senior Adult Evangelism Conference

12 Mu�ns for Moms

17 Dessert Theatre

19 Senior Adult Recognition

20 VBS Directors Meeting

21 Church Revitalization Conference

26 Parent/Child Dedication

MAY CALENDAR

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Sunday9:09 - Sunday Morning 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

Thursday10:00 - Senior Adult Bible Study9:00- ESAP

The Full Church Calendar is Available Online at

www.TaylorRoad.org/Calendar

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Every Stitch A PrayerThis great sewing ministry meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the second �oor of the Fellowship Suite. You can sew, iron, sort, label and package clothes that our ladies are making for various mission endeavors. You can learn to sew and you can enjoy wonderful fellowship with other mission minded ladies. One of the major project going on now is making uniforms for an orphanage in Haiti. Come check us out.

Media CenterThis is one of the hidden secrets of our church. If you like to read great books or watch family oriented videos, then you need to check out our Media Center. There are books for every family member from the youngest to the oldest. The center is open on Sunday mornings before Sunday School, and Sunday nights before worship, and again on Wednesday evenings. Be blessed and come see us.