march 2016

Archways MARCH 2016

He is not here:

for He is

RISEN, as He

said. Come, see

the place where

the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:6

March 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.

PHOTOGRAPHERSAmy Guttensohn

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March 2016, Volume 30, Issue 3archwaysMINISTERS

Daniel AtkinsDean FinchYoung Lee

DIRECTORSRick Crouch

Eddy WilliamsHolly Nichols

Clint Bryant

SUPPORTSaralyn Whittington

DeAnne Brunson

Growing up, one of my weakest subjects in school was science. I don’t know why but I just never excelled in it. I do, however, remember being fascinated when we learned about DNA. It just completely blows me away that microscopic nucleotides (thanks, Google!) determine everything about us. Now, I can almost guarantee that you don’t spend your time every day thinking about your DNA. But, without it, you wouldn’t be who you are. It is your blueprint. DNA is that important. Just as your body has DNA, our church has DNA as well. Whatever our DNA is will determine our identity. Whatever we, as a church, hold as utmost importance and pour who we are into will determine who we become. It is my belief that our DNA as a church must be two-fold. We must be a church whose identity is de�ned by the DNA of missions and discipleship. We must be a church that is devoted to reaching people in our city, in our state, in our nation and in our world with the gospel of Jesus. We must also be a church that devotes ourselves to making disciples who follow Jesus and join Him in His mission. This is, again, what we mean by our purpose statement that “we exist for the glory of God to introduce people to Jesus and teach them to follow Him.” This is the essence of the Great Commission. In my belief, mission and discipleship cannot exist without one another. Missions depends on disciples who go. True disciples of Jesus will go to the lost with the gospel. In closing, I want to let you know about a couple of great opportunities our church will have to be blessed this month. On Sunday, March 13, we will have a guest worship leader �lling in for Eddy. Landon Reynolds serves as Worship Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Florence, SC. Landon is an extremely gifted worship leader and I know you will be blessed by his leading on the 13th. On March 20, we will have some very special guests and dear friends of mine and Kristy’s �lling in for me as I am on the mission trip to Mexico. Lee and Laura Ashley Harper will be with us in our morning and evening worship services. The Harper’s spent the last two years in London, England working with the IMB to reach the Muslim people. On Sunday morning, Lee will be preaching on the story of Ruth and on Sunday night, the Harper’s will be sharing about their time overseas. Be praying for our mission team headed to Mexico at the end of this month. Pray for our safety but more importantly pray for the gospel to be made known to those who have not yet heard or who do not yet believe. Pray for the harvest. It is plentiful.

I love you, Taylor Road!

Pastor Daniel

Daniel’s Details

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What a week it was ... it wasn’t just your normal celebration ... there was something special going on. It began with a parade into the city like no one had ever seen. The streets were lined with people waving palm branches, cheering, shouting and singing...”Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” They worshipped him!

What a week it was...they listened to His teachings...they watched as He challenged the status quo...but something soon changed. What happened?

What a week it was...many of these same people, by week’s end, were convinced that something just wasn’t right. They allowed others to talk them out of their celebrating and began doubting if they were doing the right thing. Soon, they followed the “loudest” voices and began talking, cheering and shouting for death!

What a week it was...as thorns, nails and even a spear was used...they heard, even in the midst of the su�ering, talk of care and forgiveness, but they watched as death became a reality.

What a week it was...despair, hopelessness, loss.

What a week it was...because “Sunday is coming” and it looks like...VICTORY!!!

The greatest day in history,Death is beaten, You have rescued me.

Sing it out, “Jesus is alive!”

Empty cross, and empty grave; life eternal,You have won the day!

Shout it out, “Jesus is alive!”

Oh, happy day!

Come sing and lead with us this Easter season...see you Wednesday!

Notes and Stuff … from Eddy

Sunday, March 13 8:00 a.m.

Cost $2.00 per person

"WHAT A PRIVILEGE IT IS TO CARRY EVERYTHING TO HIM IN PRAYER". That is a line in an old hymn that we used to sing. It truly is a privilege to be able to have direct communication with our heavenly father in prayer. Prayer is powerful and God answers prayers. It is a great privilege we have as the men of the church to gather and lift up the needs of our church, our families, our friends and our country. I urge you to come and join us as we join our hearts in talking with God. Please make your reservations by Thursday, March 10.***Just an added note, this is time change Sunday, so set your clock up an hour before going to bed. We will look forward to seeing you for breakfast.

Senior Adult LunchThursday, March 3, 11:30 a.m.

Cost $5.00 per personWe will have a great meal and time of fellowship around the table. There will be a musical program for your enjoyment. Be sure to make your reservations in Bible study or by calling the church o�ce by Tuesday, March 1.

SENIOR ADULT RETREATApril 11-13

Shocco Springs, Talladega, AL

This conference is a time of enrichment, encouragement and challenge for senior adults. This conference is designed just for senior adults from the music to the breakout conferences. It is a great opportunity to meet other seniors from churches across Alabama.

The conference will begin with lunch on Monday and end with lunch on Wednesday. The cost is $150.00 per person in a double room or $140.00 in rooms with 3 or 4 people. The cost of the retreat includes transportation, 7 meals and 2 nights lodging. We will plan to leave the church at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11. There is a $40.00 registration fee. Contact Dean Finch to register for this event.


As I look back on the month of February in the life of Taylor Road Students, I cannot describe how the student ministry team feels except for extremely grateful. Our constant prayer is that students would grow more in love with Jesus everyday. Disciple Now weekend was a huge opportunity for that to happen, and we already see a closer relationship forming from that. DNOW weekend and the upcoming mission trip could not happen without the Holy Spirit and He has chosen to work through these events to change the lives of our students. Your outpouring of support through prayer, �nance, time, and supplies has not gone unnoticed by any of these students, and we are all very grateful for you!

Our students are �red up for missions. Most of them cannot wait for the next mission opportunity and we are anxious to make that happen. Of course we have our Mexico Mission Trip coming this month from March 19-26, please be in prayer for that. We are also looking to be more involved in our own church and our community. Please pray for our students as we actively seek to introduce people to Jesus and teach them to follow Him.

Clint

Student Ministry

Pray for the Mexico Mission Team March 19-26, 2016


Construction Mission TripHopkinsville, KY

June 18-25Cost: $200/person

Mission Builders will go to Hopkinsville, KY this year and do sheetrock work. The cost is $200. For more information or to register, please see Wayne Miller or Jason Till.

Every Stitch A PrayerTuesdays & Thursdays

9:00 a.m.

Every Stitch a Prayer has wrapped up our winter sewing and turned our thoughts to summer play clothes. After making Christmas quilts, �annel sleep pants, and winter scarves, we are sewing shorts, peasant blouses and dresses, baby bibs and blankets, adult bibs, quilts and walker bags. Please let us know if someone would bene�t from a walker bag or lap quilt. Contact Judy Denner (322-2327) or the church o�ce. Our children's clothing items are available for mission teams or anyone in need. We are thankful for your prayers and support. Come join us on Tuesday and/or Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

Women On MissionWednesday, March 16

9:30 a.m.Room B-101

Women On Mission will meet on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. in Room B101. Our project is to pack breakfast/lunch bags for school children served by Community of Hope. These bags will be distributed during spring break as a substitute for the nutrition program provided at school. This project will be funded by the Julie Miller Memorial Fund. For more information, contact Dianne Langford at 274-0678.

Easter At Gibbs VillageSaturday, March 26

This year we will be hosting Easter at Gibbs Village on Saturday, March 26. Please bring candy to share. Donation boxes are located in the Grand Foyer. For more information, please contact Steve Walker.


Annie ArmstrongO�ering Fast Facts

Purpose: To support the e�orts of the North American Mission Board missionaries and church planters as they push back lostness in the United States and Canada.

Amount of AAEO used to support missionaries and their work: 100%

Amount of NAMB budget that comes from AAEO: 49%

Amount of NAMB budget from Cooperative Program: 38%

Year o�ering started: WMU started it in 1895

Amount given in 1895: $5,000 +

Amount given to AAEO �scal year Oct 1, 2014 – Sept 30, 2015: $58 million

Year o�ering named after Annie Armstrong: 1934

OUR Goal: $12,000


Media Library NewsWe have new junior biographies in the Media Library. They are:

Samuel Frances SmithLaura Ingalls WilderCaptain John Smith

Christopher ColumbusAbigail AdamsDavy CrockettDaniel Boone

Juniors, if you’re in need of a book report for school, check out your church library!

The book Bronner by Sherri Burgess is in the library. “Bronner tells the heart-wrenching, but ultimately encouraging story of God’s steadfast love for the Burgess family during its darkest hour. This book testi�es to how the Lord gave them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. (Isaiah 61:3)” -Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

You may be a fan of the Rick and Bubba radio show. Sherri is Rick Burgess’ wife and she tells the story of their two-year old, Bronner, who drowned.

Getting Plugged InAre you looking for a place to serve? The following Ministries needs you:

Extended Teaching Care (ETC)ETC is for preschoolers (babies-4 year olds) while parents attend church. Workers are needed on a monthly rotation. Please contact Saralyn in the Church O�ce at 271.3363 or [email protected] to volunteer.

Media MinistryWe need help in our Media Ministry. If you are interested in learning how to run sound, lights, Imag (the words on the screen), or video cameras, please contact DeAnne in the Church O�ce at 271.3363 or [email protected]. We have people that are willing to train you and no experience is necessary!


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3 - Senior Adult Luncheon

6 - Parent/Student Pow-Wow

10-11 - Eastwood Play 13 - Time Change Men’s Prayer Breakfast

19-26 - Mexico Mission Trip

23 - No Activities

27 - Resurrection Sunday Observance of the Lord’s Supper No Evening Activities

MARCH 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!

www.TaylorRoad.org/MediaSermons are Available Online at

Living CrossSunday, March 27, 2016

All Preschoolers and Children, grades 1-6, are asked to bring �owers to place on a cross Easter Sunday Morning during Sunday School.

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