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October 2, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
R&P Week 1
Weekly Devotional – Starting Mon. Oct 5, 2026 This Week’s Readings Monday - Genesis 1 Tuesday - Genesis 2 Wednesday - Genesis 3 Thursday - Exodus 32 Friday - 2 Samuel 11 Saturday - 2 Samuel 12:1-26 Sunday - Ephesians 2:1-10 Monthly Prayer Focus - Psalm 51 Welcome to Week 1 of Reading and Praying the Bible! Each week you will receive an email like this one introducing the texts we will be reading. This week we are reading the first three chapters of Genesis, reminding ourselves of the lessons of the creation story from chapters 1–2 and setting the context of chapter 3. These texts are so full of important insights. Note especially God’s care for his creation, how humans are at the center, and how God provides for humans in all he does. That in turn helps us understand the tragedy of humans turning away from God, seeking their own autonomy over dependence on their loving Creator. This isn’t just Adam and Eve’s story; it is ours, each of us and all of us. Other stories of the Bible are classic examples of people turning from God to find security in themselves or something they control. Exodus 32 will show us Israel during the exodus from Egypt, impatient as Moses hears from God atop Mt. Sinai, demanding that the priest Aaron make a god for them. This god of their own making is an act of rebellion against the God who liberated them. Adam and Eve’s story is also Israel’s story, and ours. Another classic story of abandoning God is the account of David’s sin with Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. But here we also have a story of profound repentance, as God reveals David’s sin in 2 Samuel 12. This also is the narrative context of the text we are praying in October, Psalm 51. As God promised our first parents forgiveness through the seed of the woman, so David receives forgiveness as he confesses and repents. The week wraps up with Ephesians 2:1-10. This text summarizes what the previous stories have told us. Whether we are Israelite or non-Israelite, we have rebelled against God, and as rebels, we’re under the rebel’s sentence given our first parents: death. But despite our unworthiness and offenses against him, God’s rich mercy reaches us through Christ, who gives life to our dead selves and restores us to life and fellowship with him, even restoring our role in creation as his co-regents as we are “seated with Christ in the heavenly places.” All this is God’ doing in Christ, not the result of being observant of the Mosaic law or any other moral code. But through it God re-creates us to begin a journey of restoration to joyful obedience, exercising our role in God’s rule though the good work he gives us to do as his people. This week’s readings are about sin. But where there is sin, God’s grace abounds. Let the grace of God abound in your heart and mind as you read and ponder his word.More Reading & Praying the Bible Info
October 2, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Reading & Praying Intro
Welcome to the Reading & Praying the Bible Plan! We are so excited you have joined us on this journey to build and maintain a habit of reading the Bible daily, as well as using Scripture for prayer. Our focus for the year is ‘Life in the Spirit.’ Two prevailing concerns that led to this focus on are, 1) modern culture demands we see the world, including the Bible, through its lens, yet the Scripture instructs us to see all things, including our culture, through its lens; and 2) our specific temptation as believers in a college town is such that we tend to rely on ourselves (as sinners wanting to be self-sufficient) rather than relying on God. Life in the Spirit is the antidote to both these conditions. Life in the Spirit grants us transformation in Christ rather than cultural conformation. Life in the Spirit opposes fleshly self-reliance. Life in the Spirit is God’s gracious renewal from the effects of sin and the Fall. Sin and the Fall produced the social dynamic of ‘the world’and the internal dynamics ‘the flesh’ under the spiritual dynamic of the kingdom of darkness. To support our efforts to live in the Spirit, we will be providing a daily reading that connects to each Sermon series, with a monthly prayer focus. This time, there is only one plan, but as with anything, go at your own pace, do what you can, because doing anything is better than nothing, and God will use whatever you give him for your good and his glory. Here’s Pastor Jon to give you more details. Download the plan for the Creator Series here:Reading & Praying the Bible Plan
October 2, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of October 4
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, and special events, here's how you can get connected this week. Happy Pastor Appreciation Month! Sunday, October 4th 9 a.m. Sunday School Classes - Classes for Adults, Youth, and Kids 10 a.m. Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Children’s Ministry - Age-specific classes during the service for birth-5th grade Children’s Ministry Training - After the service in the Fellowship Hall Faithful & True - 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday, October 7th Youth Group - 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Building Wednesday Night Prayer - 7 p.m. on Zoom Upcoming Events Neighborhoods Reimagined Class Sun. Oct 11, 9 a.m. Ends Nov. 15 Jesus calls his followers to reach out with the gospel to those around us--in our neighborhoods, at work, at school, in the dorms and on campus. You're invited to explore why and how to do that as we read together the book Neighborhoods Reimagined by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney, exploring Jesus' statements about blessing and how they connect us to those around us. We will meet in a "book club" format Sundays at 9 a.m. starting October 11 and ending November 15. Copies of the book are available for pick up at the Welcome Center on Sunday. Consider joining "the club." This Week's Message Pastor Bryan Scott | Sin and the Fall of Humanity | Genesis 3:1-7 In creation, we see God’s intent for all things. In the Fall, we see how sin negatively impacts humanity and creation. Through it all we see God’s plan for redemption beginning to unfold. Seeing God as creator enhances our worship of him and scuttles endeavors to worship the created. Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our PodcastRead the latest update here Giving Your generosity makes our mission possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Missionary of the Week: Claire Yerkey Check out our 2026 Missionary Directory to learn more Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. ⛪ Sign in to Church Center 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. 🙏 Prayer Wall Sunday School: Sundays at 9 a.m.
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September 25, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of September 27
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, and special events, here's how you can get connected this week. Sunday, September 27th 9 a.m. Sunday School Classes - Classes for Adults, Youth, and Kids 10 a.m. Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Children’s Ministry - Age-specific classes during the service for birth-5th grade Faithful & True - Men seeking sexual wholeness Wednesday, September 30th Youth Group - 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Building Wednesday Night Prayer - 7 p.m. on Zoom Upcoming Events This Week's Message Pastor Bryan Scott | The Creator of Marriage | Genesis 2:18-25 In creation, we see God’s intent for all things. In the Fall, we see how sin negatively impacts humanity and creation. Through it all we see God’s plan for redemption beginning to unfold. Seeing God as creator enhances our worship of him and scuttles endeavors to worship the created. Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our PodcastRead the latest update here Giving Your generosity makes our mission possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Campus Minister of the Week: Madeline & Andy Kim Check out our 2026 Missionary Directory to learn more Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. ⛪ Sign in to Church Center 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. 🙏 Prayer Wall Sunday School: Sundays at 9 a.m.
Service: Sunday at 10 a.m.
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September 23, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Resources
Welcome Information Download and complete the Youth Ministry Information Form for all new students participating in Youth Group Activities For a more efficient form of communication, we've been using a GroupMe group for quicker communication, particularly in the event of last-minute plan changes and cancellations, and for communicating arrival times on trips. (Note: make sure when you join to say "Hi" - if you join and don't say anything, it may at least shut off notifications, if not remove you from the group. Join the TCBC Youth GroupMe channel Sign Ups and SubmissionsShare a Prayer Request with the Youth Leadership Team Discipleship ResourcesDownload Bible Verse Study GuideDownload PRAY Prayer GuideDownload the BISON “Share Your Faith” Challenge
September 18, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of September 20
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, and special events, here's how you can get connected this week. Sunday, September 20th 9 a.m. Sunday School Classes - Classes for Adults, Youth, and Kids 10 a.m. Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Children’s Ministry - Age-specific classes during the service for birth-5th grade Next Steps Lunch- Learn more about taking the Next Steps at church or in your faith Missions Team Lunch Wednesday, September 23th Youth Group - 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Building Wednesday Night Prayer - 7 p.m. on Zoom Upcoming Events Mentoring Connections | Sept. 27, 9 a.m. Join other undergrads and TCBC mentors to explore Sabbath as a real, practical way to trust God with both the big stuff and the everyday chaos of college life. Our mentors aren’t “Sabbath experts”—they’re men and women who will share honestly from their own experiences, ask good questions, pray with you, and encourage you to try simple, realistic practices during the semester.
Across four sessions, you’ll experience whole group Bible teaching, small mentoring groups, and weekly reflections. Bring your friends, sit with your friends, and make a few new campus and community friends along the way. Breakfast snacks provided This Week's Message Pastor Jon Weatherly | Longing for Work-Life Balance | Genesis 2:4-22 In creation, we see God’s intent for all things. In the Fall, we see how sin negatively impacts humanity and creation. Through it all we see God’s plan for redemption beginning to unfold. Seeing God as creator enhances our worship of him and scuttles endeavors to worship the created. Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our PodcastRead the latest update here Giving Your generosity makes our mission possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Financial Update "Rebuild Cash Reserves" through 09/13/26
$92,000-80,652=$11,348 Global Partner of the Week: Patty in the Middle East Check out our 2026 Missionary Directory to learn more Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. ⛪ Sign in to Church Center 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. 🙏 Prayer Wall Sunday School: Sundays at 9 a.m.
Service: Sunday at 10 a.m.
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