We at Big Trees Community Bible Church Welcome You
Hi, I’m Pastor Jeff. Glad you found our website.
I hope you’ll can join us this Sunday when I’ll preach a message from Numbers 11: “Manna, Again?” God spectacularly led and cared for the people of Israel on their journey to the promised land. Yet, instead of responding with gratitude and thanksgiving, they grumbled and complained. As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we’ll consider the importance of this relatable story and its application by having a special Sunday Celebration of Thanksgiving.
Join us at 10:30 a.m., this Sunday!
Whether you live in our area or are traveling through, I want to invite you to join us on Sunday when we worship our Lord Jesus.
Choir Rehearsals for Our Christmas Cantata
Rehearsals for Our Christmas Cantata, featuring “The Ballad of Bethlehem: A Timeless Story of God’s Love,” by Pepper Choplin, have begun. Starting around noon, after each service ends, rehearsals will last approximately an hour. If you like to sing, I invite you to join us!
Where and when? We’ll first present the Cantata at Murphys Diggins Clubhouse on Friday, December 19, at 6:00 p.m. Then, on Sunday morning, December 21, at Big Trees Community Bible Church, we’ll present this cantata as part of our usual worship service.
Small-Group Bible Study
“John’s Gospel”
Our Murphys-based co-ed small group is studying the “Gospel of John,” one chapter at a time. Join us on January 15 for our next get-together. Starting at 5:00 p.m., the group of men and women meets at Tammy Walczak’s home: 441 Pennsylvania Gulch, Murphys CA. Now would be a great time to join this group. For more information or directions, call Tammy at 209-417-4603.
“Men’s Breakfast” Is Back!
Men: Our “Breakfast and Bible Study” is back in action. We meet at the church, every third Saturday of the month. The next meeting will be on Saturday, November 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. You are warmly invited! Bring your Bible and an empty stomach.
Cookie Tray Give-Away
Ladies: It’s time to start baking cookies for our annual Christmas Cookie Tray Give-Away!
Starting Soon: Arnold Kids Club
Big Trees Church will again sponsor Arnold Kids Club at Hazel Fischer School. This is an after-school Christian club for kids who’ll enjoy singing songs, watching puppet productions, listening to and reading stories, playing games, and relishing tasty snacks. Beginning October 20, from 2:05 to 3:15 p.m., elementary-age children are invited to join us each Monday that school is in session. “Kids, come join us.”
Women’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. till Noon
Our church’s Women’s Bible Study Group is now studying “Create in Me a Heart of Peace” by Becky Keife. The study, led by Sue Souza, starts at 10 a.m., every Wednesday, at Jan Sabo’s home: 346 Allen Court, Murphys. For more information, talk to Sue (209-728-8808) or Jan (209-559-2709).
Find details about this group’s studies on this page.
Operation Christmas Child
Our popular “Packing Party” for Operation Christmas Child starts at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, the 22nd. Come join us at the church when we’ll prepare hundreds of shoeboxes for needy kids around the world.
To make giving easier, we’ve set up an online giving option.
Please click this link to our giving portal if you’d like to give online.
https://app.clovergive.com/app/giving/btcbc
You can also find daily devotionals that I’ve written on my blog: "Pastor Jeff’s Neighborhood."
More of our ministries have found creative ways to meet and/or function. for more information.
The elders and I are eager to serve and help you in any way we can. Feel free to reach out to us with any needs or concerns you may have. Thank you.
I hope you’ll join us “indoors” and/or “online” at our Sunday worship services.
Pastor Jeff
