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 begin a short sermon series from Ephesians 6 that focuses on putting on the armor of God. I invite you to join our worship services every Sunday, starting at 10:30 a.m.
See my schedule of Armor of God sermons on this page.
Whether you live in the area or are traveling through, I want to invite you to join us as 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 now studying the “Gospel of John,” one chapter at a time. Join us on November 13 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.
“Raye of Sunshine” Will Meet on November 14
Our Raye of Sunshine continues its ministry of encouragement on November 14, starting at 10:00 a.m., at The Bistro. We’ll enjoy fellowship together and then work collectively to encourage people in our church and in our community.
“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.
Our Fall Festival is Now Scheduled!
Mark your calendars! . . . Fall Festival is always a fun evening of food, fellowship, and laughter. The white elephant gift exchange is the highlight of the event. Join us for an enjoyable evening. Bring food to share and a white elephant gift on Saturday, November 8, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Operation Christmas Child
It’s not too early to begin collecting items for Operation Christmas Child. There is a box in the foyer to drop off your items. For a list of items or to ask questions, talk to Tricia 209-985-2587. Also, be sure to put the November 22nd Packing Party on your calendar.
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
