Strong Tower Bible Church | Sundays: 9am & 11am | 121 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 Office Location: 834 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN 37064 | Office Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday phone: 615.791.7050 | fax: 615.791.8337 | email: info@stbch.org | web: www.strongtowerbiblechurch.com

Pastor Chris’ Corner

Sing Your Song “Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.”

James 5:13

“Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night?” Job 35:10

God often brings back to my remembrance songs, hymns and spiritual songs that I haven’t heard or sang in a long time. He often uses songs to communicate His message to me for the day. Recently, the Lord brought an old Larnelle Harris song to my mind. Most people remember Larnelle Harris for the song he sang with Sandi Patti back in the 80’s and 90’s entitled, “I’ve Just Seen Jesus.” But the Larnelle song God reminded me of is called “I Choose Joy.” In it, Larnelle says, “I choose joy, I never let the problems keep me down. Because I know the Lord will work things out for my good, I choose joy.” That’s a good word. I am learning that the ability to choose is one of the most powerful things I have at my disposal as a child of God. Once we make up our mind and choose to sing and press in and pursue Christ regardless of the circumstances, we are as Toby Mac sings, “Unstoppable.” When we choose to sing words like the ones found in the old hymn, “I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back,” we will live like the overcomers God declares us to be. So go ahead, find your song today. Ask God for your song today. Claim your song today. Write your song today. Bless God with your song today. Dance to your song today. Share your song with someone else today. Hold onto your song today. Worship God with your song today. And above all, sing your song today!

When I spend alone time with the Lord, I sometimes wrestle and roll around the way He did with Jacob before He changed His name to Israel. Sometimes I feel as though I’m sitting in His lap getting hugged, instructed, or lovingly spanked. God loves spending intimate time with us. Nothing settles and encourages my spirit like having God minister to me and me to Him. Even though my flesh resists these moments of irresistible impact with the lover of my soul, the Spirit beckons me throughout the day to be still and know my God.

And when I get alone with God, intentionally taking time to turn off the distractions of life (cell phones, computers, televisions, etc.), He ALWAYS speaks to me. Can I get a witness? Typically, He speaks to me through reading or listening to the Scriptures. He also speaks to me in prayer,

Want to learn more about Strong Tower Bible Church?

Whether you are new to Strong Tower or have been coming around for a while, we invite you to join us for our next Pre-Membership Class:

In this class, you will get to learn more about STBC’s history, structure, integrity, doctrine, goals, and ministries. You will also be able to discover how you can connect spiritually, socially, and vocationally. We offer three ways to sign up for the Pre-Membership Class:

1. Fill out a Connect Card at the Welcome Desk on Sundays

2. Visit www.strongtowerbiblechurch.com and go to >Next Steps>Membership

3. Call or email Tanya Franklin at the church office (tfranklin@stbch.org)

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Register for Spring CEEC Classes Semester dates: February 6th – May 8

All classes held at The Grove (unless otherwise noted). Visit our website to register or contact Kristi McLelland at kmclelland@stbch.org.

childcare provided for all classes

Women’s Class: “Two on the Road”

facilitated by Debbie French & Alisa Malone Wednesday Nights | 6:30pm-8:00pm for women 9th grade & up

Financial Peace University (FPU)

facilitated by Elder Tony Bailey, Tom & Pam Zigler Saturdays 9:00am-11:00am (begins Feb. 9) at the Big White House at TPC Cost: $89 per family 12-Steps to the Christian Journey (for women)

facilitated by Dr. Eboni Webb Wednesday Nights | 6:30pm-8:00pm (limited to 10 women; 1 year commitment) Adoptive Families Class – Class is full

facilitated by Dr. Melody Aguayo & Krista Toennies Wednesday Nights | 6:30pm-8:00pm limited to 8 couples or 16 adoptive parents Cost: $50 per family, includes 2 books: “The Whole-Brained Child” Bridges Out of Poverty

facilitated by Susannah Shumate & Carolyn Riviere Wednesday Nights | 6:30pm-8:00pm limited to 25 people Cost: $20 for book

Freedom in Christ – Class is full

facilitated by Pastor Daryl & Stephanie Fitzgerald Wednesday Nights | 6:30pm-8:00pm limited to 15 people Cost: $10 for book

Christian Education Equipping Center

CEEC classes are held at The Grove on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm

274 Mallory Station Road in Cool Springs Childcare is provided for all CE classes

STBC Inclement Weather Policy: Wednesday night activities will be cancelled if Williamson

County Schools close due to inclement weather.

Online giving is now available! Log in to The Hub to set up your giving on a recurring schedule (this is a one-time set up) or visit our website to give a one-time donation using your debit/credit card or checking account. Through The Hub you can securely keep track of your contributions and gifts throughout the year. At the end of 2013, you will be able to print out an end-of-year contribution statement to be used for tax purposes.

Visit our website to download online giving instructions or to fill out a Connect Card to request a username and password for The Hub. If you have trouble logging in to The Hub, contact tfranklin@stbch.org.

Contact Tony Bailey (tbailey@stbch.org) with any questions regarding online giving.

Online giving is authentic and secure through Comodo Identity Authority. (Visit our website to view CCB's Comodo credentials).

a message series by Pastor Chris beginning Sunday, March 31

Details on all dates inside this bulletin or on our website!

April 3 Marriage Mission Fellowship April 12 GDK Men to the Predators Game April 12 Single Mom’s Collective – Mommy Mixer April 13 Haiti Team Meeting April 13 Israel Team #2 Meeting April 14 Women’s Cruise Meeting April 20 Pre-Membership Class April 20 Fundraiser at Fieldstone Farms Yard Sale April 26 & 27 Dating Exposed Workshop for Single Men May 7 Marriage Mission Fellowship May 4 Students’ Spring Cleaning Fundraiser May 22 Baptism Service at The Grove

GDK Men of STBC

Below are two opportunities for the GDK Men of STBC to get together this month!

A Night out with The GDK Men of STBC and the Nashville Predators Friday, April 12, 7:00pm $25 (covers ticket, bus & food) The first 50 men to sign up and pay will be able to go. Visit our website for details or to register and pay. You can also sign up at the table in the lobby on Sunday, March 31. Dating Exposed Class Friday, April 26, 6pm-8pm & Saturday, April 27, 9am-2pm at the Big White House For single men 18 & up… Come to the Dating Exposed Workshop to learn the truth about dating relationships! RSVP through The Hub or on our website. (Snacks provided on Friday, lunch on Saturday). For more information contact Pastor Daryl Fitzgerald at dfitzgerald@stbch.org. Don’t miss out on announcements of future GDK Men events! Visit the Welcome Desk on Sundays to fill out a Connect Card or click the “Connect” tab on our website to sign up to stay connected with the GDK Men of STBC.

The Hub is the online community for Strong Tower Bible Church. It is the central place to find out what’s going on at Strong Tower! We also use The Hub as our church directory, so it is important that your information is updated so we can communicate with you.

If we don’t have your email, make sure to fill out a Connect Card (available at the Welcome Desk) so we can send you a username and password for access to The Hub. You can also request a username and password by clicking the Connect link on our website. As always, you can still find out what’s going on at STBC by visiting our website or our Facebook page.

How does The Hub work? You will receive Hub messages and updates automatically to the email address listed in your profile.

You must log in to The Hub to have access to the following features:

• Subscribe to the church calendar or your specific group calendar

• Update your contact information as necessary • Get contact information for your friends at STBC • Set up online giving and keep track of your contributions • Find a place to serve that fits your spiritual gifts • Customize how often and how many Hub messages you

receive • Determine who can see your profile

How do I log in to The Hub? • Go to stbc.ccbchurch.com (no www) • Enter your username & password (username would be your

email address unless you have requested a new username) Click on the “Forgot username and password” link to reset your username and password

Logging in from your iPhone or Android • Open your web browser • Go to stbc.ccbchurch.com (no www) • Select Mobile login at the bottom of the login page • Enter your username and password. From the mobile login,

you only have access to the church directory Please contact Tanya Franklin at tfranklin@stbch.org with any Hub questions.

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Please be in prayer for the 2nd Israel Team as they travel to Israel on

April 27 through May 10

Israel Team #2 Meeting: April 13 4:00-5:30pm at The Big White House

If you are interested in joining one of the 2014 teams, please contact Kristi McLelland: kmclelland@stbch.org

Visit our website for more information on the Biblical Study Program.

Married couples! Join us for our monthly Marriage Mission fellowship. Come out for an evening of food, fun and fellowship with other couples at STBC and join in on the Marriage Missions for 2013. RSVP through The Hub or on our website.

Tuesday, April 3 6:00pm – 8:00pm The Big White House

Cruise Meeting: Sunday, April 14 9:30-10:15am

in the Student Ministry Room at the YMCA Contact: Kristi McLelland: kmclelland@stbch.org

Stay connected with what’s going on at STBC through

 

Calling all single moms!!!

Our next Mommy Mixer for the Single Moms Collective will be Friday, April 12 at 6:30pm in the Big White House on the

campus of TPC.

If you're a single mom, or know a single mom you believe may be interested in joining us, please come!! For more information,

please contact Eboni Funderburk via The Hub, directly at eboni.funderburk@gmail.com or by phone at

615-538-8196! (Childcare will be provided)

If you or a loved one are interested in being baptized, visit our website to fill out a Baptism Questionnaire or pick one up from the Welcome Desk on

Sundays. Our next Baptism service will be on Wednesday night, May 22 at The Grove.

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Spring is in the air! Don’t miss out on these great opportunities!

Student Yard Sale Fundraiser Saturday, April 20th 6am-2pm

The Student Ministry will be selling items at the Fieldstone Farm Annual Spring Yard Sale on April 20th. Stop by 128 Ben Bush Circle to support the students. We are also accepting donations for items to sell at the Yard Sale. Donations can be dropped off at the church office at anytime April 1 – April 13. (Drop items off on the covered porch on the side of the Big White House, 834 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin). All proceeds will go toward the Richmond Community Missions Trip.

Spring Work Day Saturday, May 4th

Do you need some spring cleaning done but don’t have time? Need to get that yard work done or your garage cleaned out? We can help! Student Ministry is organizing a Spring Work Day on Saturday, May 4. If you would like to hire out an army of students to do your dirty work, let us know! All donations will go towards missions in Franklin, TN and Richmond, CA.

Contact: Stefani Johns | sjohns@stbch.org

Wednesday Night Wednesdays at The Grove is for ALL students 6th-12th grade. We break out into age specific groups.

Sunday Morning Our new semester of Sunday Break Out classes has begun. Each of our 4 classes will address one of the principles of the Student Ministry.

Not So With You Leaders: Tanya Franklin & Michael Johns Principle: Leadership / Serve Your Community

Multiply Movement Leaders: Tim & Lonnie Cochran Principle: Leadership / Seek Christ Intimately

Beyond Sex and Salvation Leaders: Michael Johnson & Brian Myers Principle: Seek Christ Intimately / Build Healthy Relationships

Falling in Love With Jesus From an Overflowing Heart Leaders: Tanzye Hill & Lauren Murtidjaja Principle: Seek Christ Intimately / Serve Your Community

If you would like to find out how you can have a life changing affect on the student body at STBC, contact Stefani Johns at sjohns@stbch.org to get connected.

If you would like to participate in the next Baby Dedication service, scheduled for Sunday, April 14, please visit our website to register or fill out a Connect Card on Sundays.

Stop by the Missions Café on Sunday mornings to support local and global

missions. This month’s proceeds will go to support the Haiti Team and the Student

Ministry Community Missions

Café Hours 8:30am-9:00am & 10:15am-11:00am