We at Big Trees Community Bible Church Welcome You


Hi, I’m Pastor Jeff.

I hope you’ll join us each Sunday this month as we focus on passages from the gospel of Mark that highlight “The Way of the Cross.”


Current Sermon Series: “The Way of the Cross”

As we prepare for Good Friday and Easter in this Lenten season, we’ll look at Mark’s gospel to prepare our way.

Here's the new schedule for 'Arnold Kids Club.'

Following Peter’s “You are the Messiah” confession, the gospel of Mark makes a transition. Jesus begins to prepare his disciples for his upcoming journey to the cross. This becomes the main theme of Mark’s gospel from then on: Jesus “way of the cross.” Jesus tries to explain to his disciples that he’s on the pathway toward the cross. Then he calls them to join him on that path. He’ll lead the way — but they must follow.

The way of the cross will be our focus for the next three weeks. More information and scheduling can be found here.



Arnold Kids Club, Back in Action

Arnold Kids Club is back at Hazel Fischer School. This after-school Christian club for kids offers Bible stories, puppets, crafts, activities, and a snack. The club meets each Monday (except on holidays) at the school, from 2:05 to 3:15 p.m. Parents will need to provide transportation home. Get a permission slip for your children from the school office.

Here's the new schedule for 'Arnold Kids Club.'

Have questions or want to get involved? .



Women’s Bible Study


The Women's Bible Study Group's new study topic

The Women’s Bible Study group that will begin a brand-new study topic: “Relying on the Holy Spirit” by Charles Stanley.

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.]





How to give online to BTCBC

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



Our Prayers Are Very Important!

“When Christ ascended into heaven, all He left behind was a prayer meeting. The early Church didn’t have a prayer meeting; the early Church was the prayer meeting.”
— Armin Gesswein, Founder of College of Prayer.

'Upper Room' prayer series image

“Lord, teach us to pray, . . .” — Luke 11:1

For nearly six years, we’ve asked the Lord to “Teach Us to Pray.” We’ve learned much, but it’s time to take what we’ve learned and take it to the next level. After teaching his disciples to pray, Jesus called them to The Upper Room.

They went to the upper room where they joined together constantly in prayer (Acts 1:13–14).

Armin Gesswein wrote: “The Upper Room was Jesus’ master plan, which He masterminded to be the masterpiece and centerpiece of history.”

The book of Acts documents that a church lives in the presence and power of God, experiencing the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. It’s a church born in a prayer meeting and devoted to prayer. Each success and each new challenge brought the disciples back to the upper room to pray. That’s a pattern that we better not miss.

We'll ask the Lord to continue to teach us to pray and build on what we’ve learned. We’ll worship and wait to experience his power and presence, blessing and ministering to each other in prayer, as we intercede. And we'll come with high expectations, eager to create a place where others will come with their needs and concerns, looking forward to finding a venue that overflows with grace and hope.

“God never made anyone who couldn’t pray . . . including you.” Armin Gesswein.

Note: The Upper Room will resume in March.




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