Taneytown baptist church
GATHER GROW GIVE GO
october 2025
Ready to Defend
I’d like to think I have a good answer for everything I’m asked. The people that have asked me the most questions over the course of my life are my kids. There have been some easy softball questions and then those that I am still thinking about.
When it comes to our faith, sometimes we can get struck by fear when someone asks us a question. Other times we may get angry with those who express their unbelief in a less than kind way toward us. It can be an intimidating thing to try and defend faith when faith itself is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen as the book of Hebrews reminds us.
In 1 Peter 3, Peter tells us to “honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect” (1 Pet 3:15, ESV). This verse gives us 3 main keys to sharing our faith. First, to honor Jesus in our lives, second- to be prepared to give an answer, and third to answer with gentleness and respect toward others.
Of course there are going to be times where we don’t have all the answers, and in those cases it is always good to ask for help from people who have a deeper understanding, and scripture itself. But we should always be ready to have conversations with those who wonder why we have the hope that we do. And that hope isn’t a thing. It’s a person. It’s Jesus Christ!
In His Service,
Pastor Jared
The Youth are excited to be back! They are finishing Soul Apologetics and will start a new curriculum.
Children's Church studied how to treat others and how to put Jesus first!
Their next series will focus around Saul.
Kids Club has started and they are going through the Gospel Project!
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP ~ 10:30 a.m.
Current Sermon Series: Grasper: The Story of Jacob
Next Sermon Series: Luke 7
(The services are also streamed on-line on Facebook at Taneytown Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m.)
BUSINESS MEETING
Monday, October 13th 7 p.m.
The business meeting will be held in the sanctuary with safety measures in place. Masks are required if you are not vaccinated. Please come out, help plan and vote for the best course of action for your church. If you have an article that you would like included in the business meeting package, please email it to the church office no later than noon on Monday, October 13th.
Choir
Want to praise the Lord in song on Sunday mornings? If so, you are invited to join TBC’s choir. They will be meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. See Marcia Edwards for more information or sign up on the bulletin board.
Volunteers Needed for the Nursery & Children’s Church
Children’s Church is held during the Sunday morning worship service and is for children age 4 through Grade 5. Children will go into the worship service and then get dismissed before the sermon.
We also have a toddler nursery for kids 18mo to 3yrs and an infant nursery for kids birth to 18mo.
October List
Date Infant Nursery Toddler Nursery Children’s Church
5th Rachel S & Tracy R Nancy M & Arthur M Robin F & Linda J
12th Sandy G &Talia B Sarah P Becky & Adam M
19th combine Barbara B & Liberty P Lynn & Mark W
26th combine Kathy L & Kate C Sarah P & Sandy G
Current Small Groups
“Luke” Led by Maggie Utz
Sandy Green will be leading the study.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Adult Bible Study Led by Pastor Jared
Meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.
don’t give up
Written by Vi Roop
When trials seem to get you down,
Call on Jesus and please don’t frown.
He will be with you all the time,
And soon you will see that all will be fine!
Keep a smile upon your face,
Only then will you see God’s grace.
Though storm clouds may be near,
There’s always someone to bring you cheer!
So don’t give up when hard times come,
And always remember where you came from.
Plant your roots deep in the Savior’s love,
Its then your answers will come from above.
Your Jesus is just a prayer away,
So why not talk with Him today.
Tell Him all your cares and woes,
And don’t be surprised that He already knows!
OWLS’ Gathering
What a wonderful day to Fall back into OWLS at TBC today. Pot luck homemade soups and desserts along with grilled cheese sandwiches made by Pastor Jared and Rachel was enjoyed by everyone. The tables were decorated with wood buckets tied with a yellow ribbon filled with delicious apples for everyone thanks to Ellen’s beautiful talent! Games of things falling made for lots of laughs after a cute Owl craft started our activities fun. Building blocks, stacking cups, throwing scarves and bowling were a few of the games. After a two month break it was wonderful to be back with the OWLS family at TBC. Thanks to Sandy and all who helped today. I appreciate each one of you.
Blessings, Nancy
Men’s Breakfast
The Men's breakfast was held Sept. 27 with 15 in attendance. Deacon Bob Ruskey gave a timeless message of God's unconditional love, regardless of your past sins. Bob recounted how he heard this message as a young teenager in Baltimore from Baltimore Colts player Raymond Berry.
The men discussed taking on several projects around the church; Constructing a walkway from the garage to the blacktop to allow for rolling the gas grill to the pavilion, and adding additional shelving in the storage area to the right the altar to hold flower arrangements.
The next men's breakfast will be Oct. 18 at 8am.
Mark Wivell
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY
Each month we will be collecting:
corn muffin mix, blueberry muffin mix,
cranberry muffin mix, apple muffin mix,
jello, pudding (instant and sugar free/diet),
cake mix, and brownie mix.
(Place donations in the basket)
Place items in the collection box in the vestibule.
Free Community Meals for Adults
Every Thursday - 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
38 W. Baltimore Street
Rear Parking Lot
Also Bags of Food!!!
October November
6th - Jared P 24th- Karen C 7th - Clark Myers
6th - Joe S 25th - Chad M 10th - Sophia A
12th - Don C 26th- Rita B 10th - Maria R
17th - Rosalie M 29th - Stephanie G 11th - Faye W
18th - Don M Sr 29th - Gary G 14th - Bob R
18th - Mia S 29th - Drew S 15th - Frances M
20th - Kathy L 29th - Tywon K Sr 19th - Linda L
21st - Vi R 21st - Rachael O
23rd - Mel D 22nd - Maggie U
24th - Cullen D
25th - Betty S
27th - Dolly L
Anniversaries
October November
13th - Charles & Rachel S 19th - Ken & Liz M
21st - Ron & Becky M
