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JUNE/JULY 2021 CONNECT TheTshteosriteosribesehbienhdintdhethpeepoepoleplaenadndmminiinsitsrtierisesoof fTTooppeekkaaBBiibblleeCChhuurrcchh Praising the God of Second Chances: Vicki Haverkamp

UPCOMING CONNECTING EVENTS HARVESTERS SUMMER SIZZLE volunteer the craziest at our week of the community summer for food jr/sr high distribution students 8 AM Tuesday, Monday-Friday, June 7-11 June 8 & July 13 SUMMER FAMILY BAPTISM CAMP a churchwide a fun-filled family retreat for gathering families 6:30 PM Sunday, July 25 Thursday-Sunday, Cazier’s Pond July 29-August 1 Visit DiscoverTBC.com for details on these and other upcoming opportunities to connect! Connect magazine is a publication of Our thanks to the volunteers Topeka Bible Church, 1135 SW College who contributed to this issue: Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604, 785-234-5545. Don Brent (photography) Please email editorial inquiries to Todd Fertig (writing) Teresa Jenkins, [email protected]. Myrick Hawkinson (writing) Heidi Nelson (proofreading) Parker Robb (photography) Sarah Seel (photography)

CONNECT JUNE/JULY 2021 IN THIS ISSUE Irecently preached a message on friendship, drawing from the book of Proverbs to share some Uncommon Sense. The stories in this issue of Connect show how TBCers are living out those proverbs to be friends to others. 2 Second Chances You’ll meet Vicki Haverkamp who comes alongside young mothers to share in their Vicki Haverkamp ministers to young moms triumphs and struggles and gently mentors them with Biblical wisdom. 6 Church on the Lawn Then there’s TBC-supported mission Photo Album worker Dalton Chance. He and his team befriend the people of Hungary and share 8 “God Has Me in the the Gospel with them. Right Place” And finally, we share Debbie Nigus’ story. Her husband, Daren, died after a long battle TBC-supported mission worker Dalton with a degenerative disease. Although the Chance two could no longer communicate, Debbie showed her love for her best friend through 13 Connect Kids her care for him. We hope you’re encouraged by these Children’s ministry volunteers & students stories and that you’re inspired to reach out to someone today who could use the love 14 Finding Blessings in a of a friend! Pandemic Jim Congdon Lead Pastor Debbie Nigus shares her family’s story 18 Connection Points: It’s summer – let’s talk travel! 20 Connecting with: Jan Durbin NEW TO TBC? Text “NEW” to 785-432-4801 We’re so glad you’re here ... welcome! We know it can be difficult to find a good fit in a new church home. We have several welcome events throughout the year to help you get acquainted and to share more about our ministries and beliefs. To find out more, or to get connected with a Bible study, Sunday school, or small group, simply text “NEW” to 785-432-4801.

When Vicki Haverkamp became a mentor mom for TBC’s Intentional Moms, she seized an opportunity that can only come from a God who gives his children lots of Second Chances Anyone who has spent much time with Vicki Haverkamp knows that one of her strongest spiritual gifts is encouragement. She uses this gift to mentor young mothers in our Intentional Moms group and through other ministries. But her greatest joy is using this gift to encourage her own adult daughters. It’s a joy she doesn’t take for granted. There was a time when Vicki didn’t think she could have children. When she and her husband, Butch, were first married, they decided to put off starting a family. “We had decided to wait and have our kids about five years into our marriage,” Vicki said, “but for some reason, we just couldn’t get pregnant.” The Haverkamps decided to look into adoption, but going the traditional route was very expensive. Then Vicki had what can only be described as a providential encounter that changed the couple’s life forever. “I went to a ceramics class and came home with a baby,” Vicki said playfully. She explained that the classmate next to her was affiliated with Birthright. This organization comes alongside women with unplanned pregnancies. This woman had a young mother-to-be living with her (we’ll call her “Julia”). Julia’s parents had kicked her out of the house when they found out she was pregnant. She planned to give her baby up for adoption but hadn’t yet identified an adoptive couple. Vicki and her classmate got to know one another better. It became clear that the Haverkamps could provide a stable family continued 2 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

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As the young moms in her Intentional Mom group catch up with one another over breakfast, Vicki Haverkamp is delighted to listen in while cuddling the newborn baby of one of the ladies. Mentor moms like Vicki meet with the same group of women throughout the entire year, forming long-lasting friendships. environment, and Julia agreed to let them could not love an adopted child as someone adopt her baby. would love their own child,” Vicki said. “But After the baby was born, the adoption that’s not even possible. It’s just a different attorney called the Haverkamps with way that God gives you a child. It makes no upsetting news. Julia’s parents had seen difference.” her baby and were now pressing her to keep the child. I was worried “She knew she was going to be on her own,” that I could not Vicki said, “and she knew she couldn’t do it. love an adopted So she continued working toward the child as someone adoption.” And soon Julia’s baby became would love their Vicki and Butch’s daughter Kari. own child... Kari had to stay in the hospital for a week because she was jaundiced. Vicki hadn’t A couple of years after Kari was born, the even seen her yet, but she was sick with Haverkamps were surprised to learn they worry. Kari’s doctor remarked that it didn’t were expecting their biological daughter make sense to him that Vicki should be so Kim. Another couple of years later, their upset for a baby that wasn’t hers, but Vicki third daughter Kylie was born. knew in her heart. Vicki’s daughters are now adults with “She’s mine,” she responded, “God already children of their own (eight in total). placed that child in my heart.” Vicki looks back to the time before Kari was born and recalls the apprehensions she had about adoption. “I was worried that I 4 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

Vicki often sends her girls text messages or families when they have a baby, undergo notes with Scripture or encouragement. She surgery, or experience the loss of a loved also serves as a mentor mom with TBC’s one. They also prepare food for funeral Intentional Moms ministry. Young mothers dinners, something Vicki and her husband, gather on the first and third Thursday of the Butch, have helped with for three years. month for breakfast, devotionals, and crafts Vicki says her favorite ministry is to her own or another activity. family – especially her adult daughters. But perhaps one of the most valuable “No matter how old your children are, it’s elements of Intentional Mom is the mentor not too late to encourage them with your moms – women like Vicki. They meet with faith. God tells me, ‘you get lots of second the same group of young moms each time. chances in the areas where you think your They come alongside them in friendship as mistakes have been.’ So I continually try to they share about their lives and challenges. tap into my children and send them things “I love listening to them support one that I think are important. They have no another,” Vicki said. She also admits that she doubt where my faith is – that my life is enjoys holding the babies when mothers totally resting in the hands of God.” bring them to the gatherings. Vicki considers it a blessing when one of The Intentional Mom gatherings are a her daughters calls her with a concern. She welcome respite for young moms, Vicki said she takes a step back to think about said. “No matter how hectic their day, they what God wants her to say and what she can come in and take a deep breath, relax, would have wanted to hear if she were going and be loved.” through the same thing. In addition to serving with Intentional “We have to be careful and let them talk Moms, Vicki is joining the Women’s more than we talk. We need to listen as they Ministry Council this month, serving as share what’s on their heart. Offer them more head of the Mercy Meals Team. This team encouragement than advice. You can never provides meals to individuals and their go wrong with encouraging them.” Intentional Moms We invite young moms, regardless of their faith or where they go to church, to join us from 9-11:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from September through May. We gather in the College Avenue Warehouse (2nd floor) for breakfast, connecting time, and a devotional or project. Childcare available. Registration for the 2021-22 year begins in August at DiscoverTBC.com. continued JUNE/JULY 2021 • CONNECT 5

Spring Fling PHOTO ALBUM Rendy Habiger and Martin Raychel and Gypsy (Jim) George. Hurla were among the crew who smoked nearly 200 pounds Spring Flingofporkforthedinner. Spectacular worship from (left to right) John Bowes, Doug Will, Devin Nelson, Jeremiah Devine, Nate Hopeck, Amanda Devine, and Connor Brantingham! (Above) kids enjoyed octoball and inflatables while (right) parents spent time catching up with one another. 6 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

More than 700 people gathered for worship and a message, a pulled pork dinner, and children’s activities. Children’s Pastor Jason Brent used (Left to right) Jon Wilson, Rachel Gardner, NERF guns to present a Hannah Kraus, Emily Wilson, and Janna children’s message. Mahner. Emery and Riley Sorensen Savannah Bias and Young Adults Pastor Alex (twin daughters of Brady & Keyera Patrick. Wolfe gave the sermon, Jess Sorensen). drawing from the book of Proverbs. Thanks to all the volunteers who made Church on the Lawn a fantastic event! JUNE/JULY 2021 • CONNECT 7

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Despite the challenges of serving in a mission field that’s 5,235 miles from home and family, TBC-supported mission worker Dalton Chance is confident that “God Has Me in the Right Place” Aproduct of the Topeka Bible Church student ministry is now sharing Christ with youth on the other side of the world. Dalton Chance, a 2016 graduate of Cair Paravel Latin School (and son of John and Christie Chance), has spent the last year and a half working with high school students as a part of the Navigators ministry in Budapest, Hungary. Dalton dedicated himself to overseas missions while in college at John Brown University in Arkansas. In November, 2019, he bid farewell to his parents and two sisters and joined a team of five US missionaries for the journey to Budapest, an Eastern European city of 1.7 million people. He serves in a program called iEDGE (International Evangelism, Discipleship, Growth, and Experience), working with high school students. “Hungary is ‘culturally Christian.’ ...there is a need A lot of people would say they are for people to familiar with the concepts and really know Jesus believe them, without really trusting and what he’s Christ or having a relationship with Him,” Dalton said. “So there is a need for people to really know Jesus and what he’s done for us.” Coping with culture shock, language done for usbarriers, pandemic restrictions, and relationship building, Dalton has been fortified and encouraged by his connection to TBC. He said the church helped instill his desire to serve God overseas. “Growing up in TBC, it was foundational that I was blessed to be a part of a church that had a heart for missions,” Dalton said. “I may not have recognized it all the time growing up, but I know it was important that my church was so continued JUNE/JULY 2021 • CONNECT 9

international and mission-focused. It helped “The challenges can be practical, but they me have an understanding that there is more can also be more emotional. Being away to the world than just Topeka, Kansas.” from family is hard. Being able to do A trip to the Dominican Republic to serve Facetime calls is nice, but that isn’t the same. with Trash Mountain while in eighth grade, Sometimes you can feel like you’re missing and work with the Doxazo program in something back home. It takes faith that Topeka, helped Dalton develop the vision. God has me in the right place.” “Through my ministry degree training and Despite the challenges, Dalton has no doubt through working with Doxazo, I realized that Budapest is the right place for him. So that I loved being a part of ministry and much so that, with the end of his two-year making my faith my life,” Dalton said. “I mission field term approaching, he and his developed a desire to know people and teammates committed to extending their experience different cultures. I wanted to stay for a third year. see what it meant to know God in different “Personally, I didn’t have any reason to say places around the world.” no,” Dalton said. “I’m committed to Once on the ground in Budapest, the vision international missions, and I feel like this became a reality. is where God placed me. I’ll go to the next “I had a very romanticized image of what place when I feel like he’s calling me missions would look like, but my heart somewhere else specifically. But for now, behind it was knowing God and helping there isn’t anything else God is calling me to. people know him,” Dalton said. “The “I really enjoy Budapest and Hungary. I’ve language barrier and communication is the developed a lot of friendships and relation- biggest obstacle. A lot of Hungarians speak ships, and I’m excited about the work that’s English pretty well, but the language barrier happening here. So I want to keep seeing can still be sort of isolating. that work done.” When Dalton Chance (front row, middle) and his Hungary mission team gathered for their retreat in winter of this year, they made the commitment to serve an additional, third year past their original two-year deployment in Budapest. 10 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

Dalton Chance (left) and his ministry team embrace the opportunity to share a meal for the first time in nearly three months (due to the pandemic). Dalton said through their experiences, the down,” Dalton said. “We’ve definitely had team of five Americans has grown very tight. to be creative, finding ways to connect with “The excitement of the new adventure made students well for both ministry and for our it easy to band together as a team,” Dalton own sanity, while having to be patient and at said. “We were all in the same position, peace with the restrictions.” all going to a foreign place that we’d never When an international Navigators training experienced before. So it was pretty easy summit was canceled due to the pandemic, to feel a closeness right off the bat. That Dalton had an unexpected opportunity eventually turned from survival to a real to return to the US for a short visit at friendship. That’s taken a lot of work. It Christmastime. Dalton said he was blessed hasn’t been easy. But we all committed as a to see his family, connect with his group to the third year.” community, and attend TBC. He said a COVID-19 has posed a significant obstacle large portion of his financial support, not to to the team. After spending their first four mention prayer and encouragement, comes months laying a foundation for in-person from the church. ministry – a weekly meeting at a school, “The support of TBC has been a huge regular gatherings at a coffee shop, etc. – blessing,” Dalton said. “Not just the church, the pandemic turned the team’s plans but so many of the individuals in the church. upside down. God placed me in a wonderful church with “Every time it seemed we had developed a wonderful people. Without them, I would plan that would fit within the protocols, a not be here. To have people halfway across new restriction or regulation would come the world thinking of me and praying for me up that sort of smacked that idea back has been really awesome.” JUNE/JULY 2021 • CONNECT 11

Their task is not for the faint of heart. These young adults give up their entire summer to come alongisde junior and senior high students to mentor them as they make their faith their own. It’s time to meet our Summer Interns Ben Bontrager Courtney Cleverdon Anna Dexter Manhattan Christian John Brown Manhattan Christian College University College 1st year intern 1st year intern 2rd year intern Jaydn Hickel Emily Kaufman Drew Will Manhattan Christian Indiana Wesleyan Manhattan Christian College University College 1st year intern 2nd year intern 3rd year intern Our Student Ministry staff and volunteers appreciate your prayers as they head into their busiest season of the year! 12 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

CONNECT kids Connecting with Children’s Ministry Volunteers and students by 11-year-old guest reporter Myrick Hawkinson Art Brennan, 5th Grade Boys John Patrick “JP” Ayella, Sunday School Teacher 5th Grade Mr. Art has been a Sunday school teacher JP is 12 and regularly goes to the 9 AM for 25 years. He is devoted to teaching boys Sunday school. He enjoys learning about about Jesus’ sacrifice to save us from certain Jesus and playing with his friends. death. The Ayella family makes Sunday school a His motivation? As a teenager, he knew priority. When JP’s parents were his age, they nothing about Jesus Christ or his free gift did not have as much opportunity to learn to us. But, he said, “Then I went to a place about Jesus as their children do now. called CSB (Christian Service Brigade), and JP shared that four years ago, something the experience changed me. The second happened that made him see his relation- I got out, I knew exactly what God had ship with God as much more personal. He planned for me. I had to become a Sunday was in the hospital with a bad case of pneu- school teacher.” monia, so he prayed to God, “Please heal my Ever since that day, Mr. Art has never sickness within three days.” By the third day, doubted his calling to teach. He believes he was healed and left the hospital! What a Sunday school teachers are essential because powerful testimony! “I teach boys to read the Bible every day, to In the future, JP would like to provide more pray more than just on Sundays, and to give chances for people to go to church in com- their hearts to Jesus.” munities where there are no churches. Mr. Art knows that learning the Bible and JP encourages all children by saying, “Don’t constantly praying can be fun. He said, “I change God’s plans in your life, because they believe that each and every Sunday school all work out in the end.” teacher should have a passion to teach.” JUNE/JULY 2021 • CONNECT 13

Each of us has our own stories about the year 2020 and how its events impacted us personally. But for Debbie Nigus, 2020 was about Finding Blessings in a Pandemic Daren and Debbie Nigus moved their young, growing family to Topeka in 1999 when Daren, an anesthesiologist, got a position at St. Francis Hospital. The family of seven attended TBC, the church in which Debbie had grown up. Daren was always very active. He grew up playing lots of sports, especially football. Daren continued to stay in shape as he and Debbie started their family, and he enjoyed getting their kids involved in baseball and football. In 2011, Debbie and the kids began to notice changes in Daren. He was acting a little different and not speaking very well, almost as if English wasn’t his native language. “The change was pretty gradual,” Debbie said. “At first, it was just every once in a while. He would say something kind of strange, and the kids would joke about what Dad said.” Debbie noticed that the pattern became more frequent, and she made a mental list of things she observed. “Then he began to say things that really didn’t make sense,” Debbie said. “He would say the opposite of what he meant. He would use the wrong pronoun or say that something happened when he meant to say it didn’t happen. There was a point when I realized there was something wrong, and I wasn’t just imagining it.” These changes became more noticeable over the next couple of years, to the point where co-workers became concerned. Debbie wondered if Daren was having difficulty hearing, which sometimes affects speech. However, the ENT specialist they saw found no evidence of hearing loss and suggested that the problem might be a cognitive one. Daren went to a neurologist in May of 2013. He had some tests, and in the middle of June, the Niguses got the results. Daren was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, a form of frontotemporal degeneration. This currently continued 14 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

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Daren and Debbie Nigus untreatable disease causes dementia. Daren’s “That part was kind of nice,” Debbie said. particular variant started in the language “Even Micah (one of the couple’s sons) said portion of the brain. that it wasn’t so bad because Dad was always “That was the day that our world changed,” around.” Debbie said. About a year after his diagnosis, Daren lost his driver’s license. Within another year, he’d That was the day lost most of his speech, and his judgment that our world began to decline. Sometimes he would changed. wander away from the house on foot or his bike. Daren started attending adult daycare, After hearing the diagnosis, the Niguses but in 2019, his needs had become such that drove to TBC to share their devastating news Debbie placed him in a nursing home. with Doug Will, a good friend of Daren. By February of 2020, hospice started “We got to the church, and before we got providing additional care, and Debbie knew out of the car, I just started crying,” Debbie the end was coming soon. said. “Daren reached over and gave me a “I had been praying from the very beginning hug. Then he got out of the car ... and went that I would be with Daren when he died,” on into the church. I realized then that there Debbie said. “That was very important to me. was a lot of him that was already gone.” When hospice became involved, I told the Daren had to quit his job immediately. He doctor that I’d like to have him home with was at home all the time, doing a lot of the me about a month before he passed away, housework and driving the kids where they knowing that was impossible to figure out.” needed to go. Soon, the nursing home began to issue COVID restrictions. In April, Debbie decided it was time to bring Daren home. 16 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

Of the couple’s five children, the youngest and Jesse to come into the room. A few two –Leah and Micah –were home because minutes later, Daren passed. of COVID impacts at school and work. “We were there with him,” Debbie said, “I Another son, Jesse, moved home during the could have very easily slept through that summer. time, but I was awake and holding him, and “I didn’t feel the pull of a lot of other a couple of our kids were with us, too. That activities,” Debbie said. “I didn’t feel like I was an answer to prayer. was locked at home because of Daren. We “When I think back over the summer, I were just all there, and it was in some ways have really warm memories of that time relaxing and a huge blessing to have that with Daren. I’m so thankful that we had five time with him.” months together instead of one month. ...it was in some ways Debbie said that the extra time relaxing and a huge allowed her to get into a routine of blessing to have that taking care of Daren. time with him. “That was a very satisfying way for me to be able to show my love for him,” Debbie said, “because we couldn’t really have much of a relationship other than that.” Daren’s condition continued to decline Debbie admits that, although she was through the summer. Finally, one day in late frustrated with many of the issues related August, Daren’s doctor visited and told to COVID, she realizes that her family Debbie that Daren would pass soon. That wouldn’t have had that precious time night, Debbie got Daren ready for bed – his together if it weren’t for the pandemic. hospital bed right beside her own. “I’m really thankful for the way it turned Debbie had a hard time getting Daren out,” Debbie said. “It brought a really good to settle in for sleep that night. His breathing blessing into our lives.” had become mechanical. Debbie wasn’t sure of what to do, so she decided to set her alarm every hour to monitor Daren’s condition. At some point during the night, Micah came down to rest in a chair near his parents. When Debbie awoke at six, she considered whether to set the alarm for another hour. Then, Daren’s (Left to right) Leah, Seth, Jesse, Micah, and Amanda – the breathing changed, and Nigus children – created a music video of the song What’er Debbie alerted Micah My God Ordains is Right, which was played at their dad’s Homegoing celebration. JUNE/JULY 2021 • CONNECT 17

CONNECTION POINTS We asked TBCers: What’s your favorite vacation destination or fondest travel memory? Egypt and Israel are my favorite travel destinations. It’s difficult to believe I walked where Jesus walked, but I did it. – Pam Mullins My favorite place was Destin, Florida, is our Hungary! My favorite favorite vacation spot. memories were the My husband and I got roadtrip that Connor engaged there! I have and I took for our so many great honeymoon. No firm memories of hanging out plans, just some hotel reservations on the beach, cruising in the along the way. And feeling weird pontoon looking for dolphins at that we didn’t have a chaperone! Crab Island, and watching my husband build some awesome – Kenna Brantingham sand creations! – Jessie Reid In the states, I would (My husband) Rick have to say Colorado. and I went to Alaska I lived there before in 2014 & 2019. We moving to Kansas love the majestic, and it just has a part panoramic landscape of my heart. The and the mountains. mountains are gorgeous and to In this photo, we had taken a just sit and meditate is so peaceful. Talkeetna Air Taxi which did a We love hiking, skiing, and golfing. glacier landing on Mt. Denali. – Nancy Alexander – Rosalie Wenger 18 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021

Truly I have been blessed by marrying a woman who loves to travel. From the Grand Canyon, California, and Hawaii to Sweden and China, I have had some adventures for sure. One of the most scary/exciting memories was made during our trip to Sweden. Our “cheap”/ inexperienced travel agency “forgot” to tell us that our return flights had been cancelled. Friends with whom we’d been staying dropped us off early in the morning at the airport in Denmark. When we got to the terminal, our flight was not listed. My wife did some smooth talking and got us the closest flight we could get, but it was over a day away! We made the most of it, hitting the streets of Copenhagen to see the birthplace of Legos and other amazing things. We would have missed it all if our flight had not been cancelled. – TBC Children’s Ministry Pastor Jason Brent A couple of years ago, we were blessed with a trip to Maui. One of my favorite memories from that trip was when our family took surfing lessons. We got a small taste of what it is like to “hang ten.” I can see why people get addicted to surfing – it is such a rush to ride a wave. – Brandon Griffith I love cruising to and around Hawaii with my beautiful wife! – Joe Hopeck Our favorite vacation was to Egypt in 2010. Seeing the Pyramids, going inside the Giza Pyramid, Shopping at the Kahn. Driving through Garbage City and seeing “The Cave” Church where the Coptic Christians attend church. Taking a Nile cruise and a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. So much to see and do. We would love to go back. – Cherie Byrd JUNE/JULY 2021 • CONNECT 19

CONNE CTING WITH: Tucked away on the third floor of our College Avenue Building, you’ll find MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT: rooms packed with racks of clothing – CAB Care Clothing Closet Ministry donations to our CAB Care Closet. Lead For the past 13 years, the closet has FAMILY: been managed by volunteer Jan Husband - Bob (a retired dentist) Durbin. Sons - Derek (and Jenny, four “I felt God tugging me toward children); Brett (and Jaelle, seven more service-oriented things,” children) Jan said. “I talked with the women’s ministry director about Do you have a heart for starting a clothing closet.” community outreach? Jan started collecting clothes and Jan is looking for recruiting volunteers, and in March someone to take over the 2008, TBC held its first public clothing clothing ministry. giveaway. About 30 people showed up to Contact Patty Diliberto receive clothing, and the numbers have at 785-234-5545 or increased ever since. [email protected]. Jan and her volunteers spend several hours each week sorting, cleaning, ironing, and 20 CONNECT • JUNE/JULY 2021 tagging clothing donations. “My friend, Rita Pettit, taught me to ‘Do everything with excellence,’ so we don’t put out wrinkled or dirty clothes,” Jan said. Before COVID, clothing giveaways were held on the first Saturday of the month. The ministry is currently on a break as Jan searches for another person to take over for her – someone who sees the need for outreach in our community. For Jan, it’s about more than giving out free clothes. “I love seeing when our volunteers really connect with our guests,” Jan said, “They listen to their problems and share Jesus with them.” Jan said she finds it really rewarding when she sees a guest start attending church on Sundays and bringing their children to Sunday school. “We see a lot of people who are longing for connection,” Jan said.

#discovertbc – photos from our feeds HOLY WEEK began with our children’s Palm Parade on Palm Sunday (left). Nearly 300 people toured our From Creation to the Cross prayer walk on Good Friday and Easter Saturday. This prayer walk featured 12 interactive stations. APPROVED! The congregation approved CRAFTY MOMS Our Intentional Moms the elder board’s nomination of Connor spent their March 25 gathering working Kraus as the next lead pastor of TBC on painted beverage coasters. From left at a meeting on Sunday, April 11. After to right: Natalie Senger, Elisabeth Os- the votes were announced, the elders borne, Megan Toth, Candi Oehlert, a gathered around Connor and his wife, nd Patty Rogenmoser. Hannah, to pray over them. CONNECT WITH US! @discovertbc @topekabiblechurch Topeka Bible Church

UPCOMING EVENTS Events are subject to change with little notice. To stay informed about changes, subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (sign up at DiscoverTBC.com) or download the Topeka Bible Church app from your favorite mobile marketplace. JUNE 2021 JULY 2021 2 Summer Women’s 13 Harvesters Food Programming Begins Distribution 6:30 PM, Mulvane Building 8 AM, former Gordman’s 2 The Chosen Series parking lot, SW 32nd Ter & Topeka Blvd Watch Party Volunteers needed. 6:30 PM, Mulvane Lower 25-27 Junior High Rampage Auditorium The Chosen is a highly Heartland Christian Camp, acclaimed multi-season series Parkville, MO on the life of Christ. Let’s binge An overnight camp with watch season one together! games, swimming, archery, ropes course, and horseback 7-11 Student Ministry riding. Summer Sizzle 25 Baptisms 10 AM - 1 PM Monday-Friday Larry & Patti Cazier’s pond, (and evening theme parties) 4948 SE Croco Rd, Berryton Just for middle and senior Join us as we gather as a high students – worship, Bible church to celebrate baptisms! lessons, and crazy activities! 8 Harvesters Food 29- Family Camp Aug 1 New Life Ranch, OK Distribution Gather with other TBC families 8 AM, former Gordman’s for worship, activities, and parking lot, SW 32nd Ter games (and no cooking!) in the & Topeka Blvd beautiful Oklahoma Ozarks Volunteers needed. 28- Camp Catapult July 2 9 AM - 3 PM Monday-Friday For kids grades K-5. A Christ-centered summer day camp! NEW TO TBC? Text “NEW” to 785-432-4801 and we’ll be happy to help you get connected!