We at Big Trees Community Bible Church Welcome You
Hi, I’m Pastor Jeff.
I’m back from the Philippines after a difficult month of saying goodbye to Malou’s mom who is now with the Lord. We appreciate all the ways Big Trees has supported us during this time. Thanks to Hans Wilhelm, Steve Richards, and John Detrick for preaching. And, thanks to the elders for shepherding the flock in my absence. It feels good to be home.
My Current Sermon Series — The Gospel of Matthew
Matthew the apostle presents Jesus as a most-extraordinary king with a most-unusual kingdom. He comes preaching the good news of the availability of God’s kingdom. Yet it becomes clear that this is no ordinary kingdom — not a political kingdom, but a spiritual one. It’s a kingdom not of this world, yet it impacts our world in powerful ways. His is a kingdom that will come to its fullness one day, but already appears today in surprising ways! Amazing things happen in God’s kingdom: Needs are met, lives are transformed, and hope is restored.
Please join us each Sunday as well follow Jesus closely on this life-changing adventure.
Find more information on our detailed sermon schedule here.
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with children around the world by packing and shipping shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts. This year we plan to pack and ship 300 shoeboxes!
You can participate by: (1) packing your own shoeboxes and bringing them to the church; (2) buying items for shoeboxes and dropping them off in the box in the church foyer; or (3) donating cash to help ship the boxes.
Join us at our “Box Packing Party” on November 23 at 10:30 a.m., at Independence Hall in Arnold. We, and good friends from other local churches, will package numerous boxes and pray over them.
What should you pack? What should you avoid? To help you decide, see our helpful list.
Starting Soon: Arnold Kids’ Club
Beginning October 14, Arnold Kid’s Club will again meet at Hazel Fischer School, every Monday, from 2:05 to 3:15 p.m. Elementary-age kids are invited to join us for Bible stories, snacks, and fun. Permission slips are available at the school office. Kids’ Club won’t meet on holidays that fall on a Monday.
Murphys Life Group
The Murphys Life Group, which meets once a month at Tammy Walczak’s home (441 Pennsylvania Gulch, Murphys), is now studying “Habakkuk.” We’ll meet this month on Thursday, November 14, at 4:30 p.m., when we’ll focus on “Habakkuk chapter 2.” This would be a great time to join this group. For more information or directions call Tammy at 209-417-4603.
Women’s Bible Study
Our church’s Women’s Bible Study Group is now studying “Deepening Your Prayer Life: Approach God with Boldness.” The study, led by Sue Souza, meets at Jan Sabo’s home: 346 Allen Court, Murphys. For more information, talk to Sue (209-419-1489) or Jan (209-559-2709).
The group meets on Thursday mornings, starting at 10:00 a.m., at Jan Sabo’s home: 340 Allen Court in Murphys. Sue Souza, the group’s coordinator, can be reached at 209-419-1489. [See our group’s Web page for details.]
To make giving easier in the present environment, we’ve set up an online giving option.
Please click the link to our giving portal if you'd like to give online.
https://app.clovergive.com/app/giving/btcbc
You can also find my Daily Devotionals 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
