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  Thank you for being a life-giving community. We love serving our Father with you in this exciting time. God is making all things new. I am especially grateful for the continuing leadership of our 2020 Implementation Group. They have been commissioned by the church to take the 2020 report from earlier this year and put it in the hands of staff and committees for implementation. Please pray with us for two important meetings, one on November 3 with just the committee and some of the staff, and then November 13, from 6:00 to 8:30, when we will meet with all the staff and many of our committee leaders to begin to think together about joining our God in what He is doing at Tallowood.
Visions become reality through prayer and hard work. I have been privileged to work over the last year with leaders of Tallowood who bathe all they do in prayer. They have also worked really hard to find God's plan and put it into place. Every day I see signs that God is leading us in the great work of making relationships, making disciples and making an impact. Pray with us about these priorities. What part will you take in these three strategies for the future of God's work in our city and world?
This week we will have a great opportunity to make relationships in our neighborhoods. Can you think of any other day of the year besides Halloween when so many of our neighbors knock on our doors? I have loved Trunk or Treat and Noah's Ark Parties which have brought so many to our campus through the years. Now I am excited about encouraging you to be in your home, lights on, giving the best candy on the block on the night of October 31. The "Salt" of the church will not all be in the shaker that night. You are commissioned to love your neighbors and engage them in relationships. May God bless you as you serve in this way.
Every time I pray for you, I pray with joy!
Duane
Beyond Blessed
Genesis 12:2-3 states, "I will bless you...so the world will be blessed!" God's statement to Abram is a promise to each believer. But the promise states that the provisions and blessings of God are not intended for our pleasure alone. The world, as close as your neighbor or as far as the opposite side of the globe, is looking for a blessing, a touch from God. The primary question the church asks in this annual emphasis on stewardship is easy to state and easy to answer.
How are you responding to the blessing of God?
Stewardship emphases are normally seen as efforts to fund the church. While it is true that the gifts of God's people are necessary to provide ministries, we really want to challenge members to seriously ask God how we should respond to His blessings. Whether your family chooses the tithe or grace as a measure of your response, is secondary to the main question. Have you talked to Him about your stewardship? Tallowood has mailed the annual stewardship challenge. Please prayerfully consider your response.
How to Help Children Without a Family
Monday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in WT320, Family Hope at Tallowood, in cooperation with DePelchin Children's Center, is hosting an Orientation/Information meeting concerning Foster Care, Adoption, Respite and Transitional care. We are very excited about this new partnership with DePelchin. This meeting is a call to action opportunity for those interested in responding to the needs of orphans in our community. There are multiple ways an individual and/or family can "...care for the needs of orphans..." James 1:27.
Join us on November 10. Free childcare is available by reservation. Please register for childcare at tallowood.org/family-hope/. The deadline for childcare reservations is Tuesday, November 4. For more information contact Carol Kleckner at ckleckner@tallowood.org or 713.468.8241, ext. 8143.
Pipes & Patriots
On Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m., we will gather in the Worship Center to honor Veterans and those currently serving in the military. We are blessed to have Monte Maxwell, Organist of the United States Naval Academy, to give a musical performance you won't soon forget, and the University of Houston ROTC Color Guard will post and retire the colors. This is a community-wide event and everyone is invited. Take this opportunity to invite friends, co-workers, and the whole family and help educate our children on the value of freedom.
Orphan Sunday, November 2, 2014
"Christians stand for the orphan. We are a people called to defend the fatherless...to care for the child that has no family...to visit orphans in their distress." As stated on orphansunday.org.
An orphan is fatherless, motherless and completely alone. November 2, Orphan Sunday, is a worldwide event attempting to raise awareness to the cause, circumstance and needs of orphans. There are 153 million orphaned/abandoned children in our world today! Family Hope Ministry at Tallowood is responding by sponsoring a Devotional booklet. The Family Hope Devotional is a compilation of heartfelt devotions by Tallowood individuals and families impacted by orphan care through adoption, fostering, parenting and grand parenting. The booklet will be available November 1-2, and via email.
New Sunday School Class for Married Young Adults
"Bereans" is a class for post-newlywed couples in their 20's. Based on Acts 17:11, the Bereans received the message of God's Word with great enthusiasm and studied the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true. Many believed and shared the gospel in their immediate spheres of influence. The class will explore the Bible and its themes while seeking to apply it to the daily lives of today's young married couples.
Bereans meets in West Tower 313 at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday morning. Please come join us! For more information on Bereans or any of our Married Young Adult classes, contact John Music, Tallowood's Minister to Married Young Adults, at jmusic@tallowood.org or 713.468.8241.
Culinary Ministry
Wednesday Night Menus:
Starting at 4:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall East
$7.00 adults / $3.00 child
Oct. 29: Mediterranean Fish Stew or Herb Chicken
Nov. 5: Picadillo or Barbecue Chicken
Tuesday Lunch Menus:
Starting at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall East
$7.00
Oct. 28: Sweet & Sour Pork or Grilled Chicken with Roasted Peppers
Nov. 4: Spaghetti and Meat Sauce or Rotisserie chicken
Treasured Traditions
November 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tickets Now On Sale
Christmas is so much more than just presents and decorations, so in the midst of all the activities, how can we make Christmas more meaningful this year? The women of Tallowood are invited to our annual event, "Treasured Traditions," to be inspired by the real meaning behind our holiday traditions. A love offering will be collected for Gracewood Ministry families. Tickets cost $15 and are on sale at tallowood.org/women. They can also be purchased on Sunday mornings in the West Tower 1st floor lobby by the elevator, the Narthex, and in the enclosed breezeway.
August & September 2014 Library Contributions
In Honor of Laverne and Jimmie Chance
Celebrating The Joy of Changed Lives by The Moody Church
In Memory of Charlie Gill
1 & 2 Thessalonians Bible Study by N.T. Wright Damascus Countdown by Joel Rosenberg
In Memory of Audie Ingalls
Growing Up by Robby Gallaty
Philippians: Bible Study by N.T. Wright
Put Away Childish Things by Dr. Kirk Lewis
In Memory of Dot Martin
ESV Audio Bible
In Memory of John Michael Moore
1 Corinthians: Bible Study by N.T. Wright
1st and 2nd Peter by N.T. Wright
In Memory of John Nash
No Greater Love by Kathi Macias
Founding Leadership by Brent Taylor
Deliver Me From Evil by Kathi Macias
One Thousand Gifts DVD and Study Guide by Ann Voskamp
In Memory of Dorothy Reed
Be Polite and Kind by Cheri J. Meiners
Ivy Loves to Give by Freya Blackwood
First Bible Stories by Carol Watson
The Imagination Station by Focus on the Family
Escape to the Hiding Place
Battle for Cannibal Island
Revenge of the Red Knight
My Best Bible Word Book Ever by Stephen Barclift
More than Conquerors by Kathi Macias
In Memory of Mary Yang
Somewhere Safe with Someone Good by Jan Karon
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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Committee of Committees & Church Conference Meetings
The Committee of Committees meets Sunday, October 26 at 4:15 p.m. in the Great Room, 2nd floor, West Tower, followed by the Church Conference at 5:00 p.m..
3rd Grade Fall Family Lunch
The annual Fall Family Lunch for 3rd graders and their families is Sunday, November 9 at 12:30 p.m. in the Tallowood Gym. Tallowood third graders will delight their families with a fall surprise of their own creation. A delicious hot catered lunch is served to be enjoyed by children, siblings, teachers and parents--no charge. Invitations coming your way soon. Please RSVP to Midge at mzak@tallowood.org.
Christmas Store Toy Drive
During the first three weekends in November the GREAT Kids Ministry at Tallowood Baptist Church is collecting toys for the Mission Centers of Houston, Christmas Store. The Goal is to share the Gospel with 100 families and to provide Christmas gifts for 300 children. How can you help? Purchase a gift to donate and bring your unwrapped gift to Bible Study between November 1 and November 16, the last day to donate. The Toy List: American Girl-like dolls, Action figures, Match-box cars, Hot Wheels, Dress-up trunk sets, Soccer balls (size 3, colored), Character sleeping bags, Tents, Rollerblades & helmets, Lego sets, Disney anything, Nerf products - no guns.
Toys collected will be taken to the Mission Centers of Houston on Monday, November 17. The Christmas Store will be held on Saturday, December 6. Parents will hear the Gospel as well as select gifts for each of their children.
Surviving the Holidays When You are Grieving
When you're grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed. Your sadness can seem unbearable. You may wish you could skip these next two months and go straight to the routine of the next year--but you can't. What can you do to lessen your stress and loneliness? Join us for Surviving the Holidays Seminar on Sunday, November 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room. Please contact Christie Walker at 713.468.8241 ext. 8134 or cwalker@tallowood.org for reservations.
Moonlight Missions
Everyone is invited to welcome home Justin and Kaela on October 28, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room. Join us as we hear about their work in Turkey. Please bring canned meat for Missions Centers of Houston.
Kingdom Basketball Registration Now Open
Pre-K thru 9th grade girls and 10th grade boys learn basketball and play with church, school and neighborhood friends! Games are in January and February. Register at tallowood.org or turn in a registration form and fee at the Church office. For more information, contact Dick Fenn at 281.660.5078 or dickfenn@hotmail.com.
10-10-10
Do something to fight human trafficking by joining other believers to pray against trafficking that takes place along I-10. The prayer group will meet on Monday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the covered gazebo at Taste of Texas.
High School Retreat
All high school students are invited to attend our annual High School Retreat November 21-22 to Camp Tejas! It will be an amazing weekend as Curt Williams, head of Youth Reach Houston, leads us in our sessions. Visit tallowood.org/students for more details and registration. Cost: $89. If you have any questions, email Raquel at rmaldonado@tallowood.org. Registration closes November 16.
BAPTIZED-
October 12: Aurora Howe, Joe DePaula
October 17: Dave Thompson
October 19: Lucille Slinker
SYMPATHY TO-
JoNell Gartman on the death of her brother
The family of Kenneth Bounds
Audrey Stolting on the death of her sister
Keith Hall on the death of his mother
W.C. Norton on the death of his sister
CONGRATULATIONS TO-
Justin and Courtney Hodge on the birth of Crawford Allen on October 9. Crawford weighed 7 lbs, 5 oz. and is the baby brother of Hallie, Tynsley, and Bowen.
Philip and Katherine Silberman on the birth of Michael Paul on October 12. Michael weighed 8 lbs, 14 oz. and is the baby brother of Gabe and Rachel.
Paul and Cynthia Brodt on the birth of Autumn Nicole on October 16. Autumn weighed 7 lbs, 7 oz. and is the baby sister of Isaac. 
ENROLLMENT
for October 19 - 4,454
ATTENDANCE
Saturday:
Oct. 11 - 75; Oct. 18 - 85
Sunday:
Oct. 12 - 1,527; Oct. 19 - 1,481
International:
Oct. 12 - 333; Oct. 19 - 357
Totals:
Oct. 11/12 - 1,935
Oct. 18/19 - 1,923
FINANCIAL REPORT
Budget, Oct. 2014 - Sept. 2015: $9,217,000
Dec. Requirements (15% budget): $1,382,550
Budget Requirements YTD: $326,435
Receipts Fiscal YTD: $285,363
Fiscal YTD Budget Excess/(Deficit): ($41,073)
Budget Receipts:
10/5/14 - $180,452
10/12/14 - $104,911
Requirements (weekly): $163,218
Excess/(Deficit)
10/5/14 - $17,234
10/12/14 - ($58,307)
DEBT RETIREMENT REPORT Debt Balance 9/3/2014: $531,839
Debt Retired thru 10/2/2014: $43,637
Debt Balance 10/2/2014: $488,166 
October 11 & 12, 2014
Alex Lippeatt - PF
Kevin Rush - Letter
Tracey Rush - Letter
Sarah Rush - Letter
Karen Rush - Letter
Lucille Slinker - PF
Jen Whittenberg - Letter
Mark Whittenberg - Letter
PF = Profession of Faith
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