A Few Things

We lost a valued member at BT.

Caryl Borges died Wednesday, August 23 at her home after a long battle with cancer.. Besides being a good friend and wonderful believer/member in our church, Caryl spent two years serving under the auspices of the International Mission Board as a volunteer missionary at our hospital in Yemen where she worked alongside the career missionaries who were martyred a few years ago. She was especially close to Dr. Martha Mears with who she would make Saturday house calls to the villages in outlying areas.Caryl fought cancer valiantly over the last few years, but in the end, embraced death with sweetness and anticipation of being with Jesus. She was surrounded by loved ones when she died and was remembered Saturday afternoon in a service at Baptist Temple.

Equip Bible Institute Classes begin September 9 – Pastor Tom will be teaching Theology 101. Applications are in the foyer.

Pastor Tom to Canada – 9/14-23 – CA. Singing Churchmen

Christian Women’s Job Corp News: Classes begin September 5 here at BT. Call Donna Cooper at 287-8763. CWJC is trying to raise money for air conditioning and heat in the East Wing. You can help their ministry by participating in one of two fund raisers: (1) Macy’s Community Day – October 26. Purchase discount tickets from Pastor Tom for $10 (2) Salad Luncheon and Silent Auction – September 30, at EV Free Church (The Bridge) 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., $10 per ticket. See Pastor Tom or call Donna.

Pastor Tom is taking a study and relaxation break from meetings and administration for the next two weeks.

Curtis Alexander in Concert – Sunday, September 10 – 11:15

Sunday

10:00 A.M. - Bilingual Worship and Bible Study(some at 9:30)

11:00A.M.- Refreshments and Fellowship

11:15 A.M. English (Sanctuary)& Spanish (Long Room)Worship–

12:30 P.M. - Hmong Worship and Bible Study

6:00 P.M. - Evening Worship with Pastor Jack

Monday

10:00 A,M. - Darryl Curry’s Set Free Bible Study

Tuesday (Graffiti Ministry Day)

10:00 A,M. - Darryl Curry’s Set Free Bible Study

9:00 P.M. - Adult Bible Study – Denny’s (Willow and Shaw)

Wednesday

7:00 P.M. Skate Ministry and Bible Studies

8:15 P.M. - Pastor Tom’s Set Free Bible Study

Thursday (Graffiti Ministry Day)

6:00 A.M. - Men’s Prayer (Till 6:30 A.M.)

7:00 A.M. - Men’s Bible Study – Call 647-2203 for location .

2:00 P.M. Pastor Jack’s Set Free Bible Study

Saturday (Graffiti Ministry Day)

6:30 P.M. - Set Free Worship

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