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  Thank you for another amazing Holy Week with you! I am so grateful for my fellow ministers who planned our worship services and brought them into reality. Especially I was thankful for the extensive presentation of scripture in our services this weekend. We want to read the Bible and teach the Bible so that we may learn about Jesus so that we can live like him and lead others to do the same. As Jack MacGorman said, "The Bible has always been for me a meeting place with God." I trust that God's people met him this week in God's word as we shared it together.
On Monday I went fishing. Peter said in John 21:3, "I am going fishing." It was a fun day and we caught a lot of fish... a lot of big fish. If you remember the story of Peter, Jesus called him to leave fishing so that he might fish for people. But after his denial of Jesus and the crucifixion, Peter thought things might just go back to business as usual before Christ. Thankfully Jesus interrupted the fishing with a resurrection recall asking Peter to feed His sheep and tend His lambs.
As much as I love to fish a few times a year, I know our major work at Tallowood is fishing for people and making disciples. In the power of the Holy Spirit, the disciples certainly had success in evangelism, leading thousands to Christ at Pentecost. But they did not stop there. They baptized them and taught them everything that Christ had commanded. Before long these disciples and people of the Way became known as Christians. Christ became their identity. What is your identity? What is mine? What is ours collectively? In the months to come we will continue to think about the relationship dimensions of our life together. This week we will think together in worship about being a "Life-giving" church. I look forward to seeing you here!
Joyfully,
Duane
 First Fruits
Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first fruits of all your increase
Proverbs 3:9 NKJV
Called to be generous: You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. (2 Corinthians 9:11)
Called to give our best: For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Called to be grateful: Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe. (Hebrews 12:28) 
The Point Open House
Sunday April 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., we are opening the Point for anyone who would like to come by and walk through our youth facility. We are inviting our neighbors in the 77024 neighborhood to come by as well, especially if they have middle school, high school and college aged students. Our hope is for the Point to become a place where all youth can come and hang out during our scheduled times. It will be open in the afternoons during the summer weeks. Please check the Point schedule in the Student Ministry page of tallowood.org. Come by and take a look at the Point!
55+ Lunch and Learn: Social Security - What you Need to Know
Thursday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall East. Presented by Andy Hardwick, a Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about some changes in Social Security and also have your questions answered by a very qualified individual. Also open to children who need this information as it pertains to their parents. Sponsored by the Tallowood Foundation. Cost: $5 (payable at the door). Lunch is included with advanced reservation. Deadline is April 20. Register at tallowood.org, email bbatura@tallowood.org or call 713.468.8241, ext. 8147.
Mother's Day Out, Summer Playcation
Don't miss out on the fun of Playcation, our Summer Mother's Day Out. Classes for children ages 3 months to 4 years. We will meet on the following Mondays: June 22, June 29, July 6 and July 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is $40 and the tuition for all 4 days is $150 per child. For more information, contact Sandra Townsend, Director at 713.468.8241, ext. 8149.
New Evening Women's Bible Study on 2 Peter
In a day when false teachers are leading countless people astray, in order to live effectively for Christ we need to know the truth. Join us for a new 8-week Precepts study of 2 Peter, on Tuesday evenings, beginning April 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register online at tallowood.org/womens-bible-studies/. For more information, contact Julie at jdingman@tallowood.org or 713.468.8241, ext. 8186.
It's a GREAT Kids Summer coming your way...
Vacation Bible School, June 15-19, 9:00 a.m. to Noon: Join us on a journey off the map! Tallowood's VBS will take your kids to uncharted territory where they will learn about what true obedience to God looks like. Online registration is May 1-31. This free event is open to all children entering kindergarten through those who have completed fifth grade.
GREAT Kids Art days are June 30 OR July 7, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for grades 1-5 completed. Children spend the day creating poster-sized Bible story art for the halls of GREAT Kids. No charge for this event, space is limited, register at tallowood.org beginning April 15.
Kids Kamp is July 13-17 this year. Kids Kamp is for GREAT Kids grades 1-5 completed. Children enjoy interactive crafts, Bible story, music, zany games, and more. Cost is $100. Space is limited, register at tallowood.org beginning April 15.
Kingdom Basketball Children's Summer Camp is July 27-31 for girls and boys currently in grades K-6. Coach Heidi Horton directs the camp (Former WNBA Player and Olympic Circuit). A morning and/or afternoon session is offered. Cost: $145, registration is now open. For more information, contact Dick Fenn at dickfenn@hotmail.com or 281.660.5078.
David Platt Secret Church Simulcast
On Friday, April 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Tallowood will host a simulcast of David Platt teaching on "Christ, Culture, and A Call to Action." Hosted annually around the world, Secret Church includes 6+ hours of intense, fast-paced Bible study and prayer for the persecuted church. Join over 60,000 people in this time of study and prayer to gain understanding about those who face persecution as they follow Christ. Details and registration are available online at tallowood.org/secret-church.
Culinary Ministry
Wednesday Night Dinner
Starting at 4:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall East (FHE)
$7.00 adults / $3.00 child
April 15: Beef and chicken fajitas with trimmings
Tuesday Lunch
Starting at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall East
$7.00
April 14: Chicken Diane or Beef tips osso buco
Library Contributions from December 2014 to March 2015
In Honor of William K. and Mary Jo Robbins
The Essential Guide to the Power of the Holy Spirit by Randy Clark
The Last Rescue by Howard Wardin
You are More Than You Know by Patsy Claremont
Storm; Hearing Jesus for the Times We Live In by Jim Cymbala
One Nation by Ben Carson
In Memory of Tiger Morris
It's a Tiger by David LaRochelle
Amazing Tigers by Sarah Thompson
National Geographic Reader: Tigers by Laura Marsh
Sleep like a Tiger by Mary Logue
Amazing Animals: Tigers by Valerie Bodden
In Memory of Mildred Babich
The Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury
In Memory of Bob Bobbitt
Ask It by Andy Stanley
In Memory of Buck Phillips
Jesus, The Temple and the Coming Son of Man by Robert Stein
Counter Culture by David Platt
In Memory of Jack Stivers
World of Jesus by William Marty
In Memory of Berna Timlin
Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury
The Journey, Walking the Road to Bethlehem by Adam Hamilton
24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton
On-Call Weekends
When emergencies occur, the staff uses an "on-call" system for the weekends. To reach them, call 713.724.3704.
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Registration for Camp Tallowood in Progress
Camp Tallowood is June 21-26, at Camp Eagle and is for everyone who is currently in middle school and high school. Details of the week and registration at tallowood.org/students.
Scholarships Needed for Camp Tallowood
As always, our desire is to take as many young people to camp as possible. The cost of the week is $389 which includes everything they will need for the week. We do not want anyone to miss youth camp because they cannot afford all or part of the cost. Please help us take everyone who wants to go to camp with us by providing scholarships for needed recipients. Simply turn in your contribution to the church office, designated for youth scholarships. Thank you so much for your wonderful support of our students.
Committee of Committees and Church Conference Meeting
The Committee of Committees meets Sunday, April 19 at 4:15 p.m. in Chapel Reception Hall followed by the Church Conference at 5:00 p.m.
Middle School Lock-in: May 8-9, 2015
Come and bring your friends for a night of fun at Tallowood Baptist Church for our annual Middle School Lock-in. We will have inflatables, rock climbing wall, all the junk food you can eat, and tons of exciting interactive games for students to have fun all night. This year our theme is Game Night, so you can come dressed up as your favorite sports hero, video game character, action figure, or movie character. Cost: $35. The purpose of this ALL NIGHT event is to point to Jesus in a fun way! Sign up at tallowood.org/students or contact the youth ministry office with any questions.
10-10-10 Prayer Group
Did you know that I-10 is a major corridor for sex-trafficking? Please join us in prayer for the victims and for their oppressors. We meet monthly at the Taste of Texas gazebo on the 10th day of the month at 10:00 a.m. The next meeting will be Friday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. The prayer list is online at tallowood.org/10-10-10-prayer-group/. You can learn more about modern-day slavery in Houston by visiting freethecaptiveshouston.com and redeemedministries.org.
Super Place Camp 2015
Super Place Camp for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs will be August 3-7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay, Houston. Every camper is assigned a teen or adult buddy, and a nurse will be on duty. To register as a Camper or to serve as a Volunteer, go to tallowood.org, select the "Connect" tab to reach our Special Needs page and scroll to the link to Super Place Camp. For questions, please contact Mary Lynn Smith at mlsmith@tallowood.org or ext. 8143. Camper fee is $50. Register soon, since space is limited.
Fighter Verses
Week of April 12: 1 Timothy 1:15
Week of April 19: Hebrews 13:5-6
Week of April 26: Lamentations 3:21-23
FighterVerses.com
 SYMPATHY TO-
The family of Jim Brackley
The family of Jim Shands
The family of Keith Bowers
The family of Timothy Trader
The family of Norman Mills
The family of Terry Cox
Thom Tucker on the death of his mother
Douglas Williams on the death of his niece
Abby Bertrand on the death of her grandfather
Annette Johns on the death of her niece
Richard Houston on the death of his brother
BAPTIZED-
March 22: Miss Ozire Niyogusenga, Miss Florence Bukuro, Miss Yoneze Butoyi, Miss Dorisa Nishimwe, Mr. Barnabase Ndobo
April 5: Pei Fang (Mandy) Huang, Feng Qiang Qiu, Adam Tefft, Daniel Tefft, Trey Clark, Joseph Sithu, Mary Tha Chin Sung, Reuben Pimentil
CONGRATULATIONS TO-
Jorge and Daniela Cauich on the birth of Freya Catherine on April 1. Freya weighed 6 lbs, 15 oz.
Joel and Rebecca Winters on the birth of Violet Elizabeth on April 1. Violet weighed 8 lbs, 7.4 oz. and is the baby sister of Caroline.
 ENROLLMENT
for March 15 - 4,471
ATTENDANCE
Saturday:
Mar. 28 - 72; Apr. 4 - 127
Sunday:
Mar. 29 - 1,738; Apr. 5 - 2,713
International:
Mar. 29 - 351; Apr. 5 - 462
Totals:
Mar. 28/29 - 2,161; Apr. 4/5 - 3,302
FINANCIAL REPORT
Budget, Oct. 2014 - Sept. 2015: $9,217,000
Dec. Requirements (15% budget): $1,382,550
Budget Requirements YTD: $5,136,564
Receipts Fiscal YTD: $5,305,653
Fiscal YTD Budget Excess/(Deficit): $169,089
Budget Receipts:
3/22/15 - $146,532
3/29/15 - $143,085
4/5/15 - $170,831
Requirements (weekly): $163,218
Excess/(Deficit)
3/22/15 - ($16,686)
3/29/15 - ($20,133)
4/5/15 - $7,613  March 21 & 22, 2015
Bawe Anti - PF
Lynne Atkins - SF
Chris Atkins - SF
Bob Atkins - SF
Danny Cruz - SF
Austen McCoy - Letter
Julie McCoy - Letter
Clovis Bukeyeneza - PF
Patty Roman - PF
Tony Saint Val - SF
Iminta Saint Val - SF
Junell "Elaine" Thomas - Letter
March 28 & 29, 2015
Ruth Brown - Letter
D. J. Jacks Jr - Letter
Leslyn Jacks - Letter
Ralph McNeir - Letter
Pedro Vieira Souza - SF
Kenney Wrubel - SF
Ruth Wrubel - SF
Baylor Wrubel - SF
Amy Wrubel - SF
April 4 & 5, 2015
Mike Hambright - SF
Sandra Hambright - SF
Caitilin Notaras - PF
Jason Notaras - SF
Reuben Pimentil - PF
Lee Strain - Letter
SF = Statement of Faith
PF = Profession of Faith
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