Read and download our monthly news letters below:
- March 2025: NewsLetterThe month of March is filled with upcoming events, including a trip to Greece and the busy month of May. We ask our fellowship… Read more: March 2025: NewsLetter
- February 2025: NewsLetterFebruary brings anticipation of spring and a reminder to prioritize love for God and others. We expresses gratitude for prayers and support during recovery… Read more: February 2025: NewsLetter
- January 2025 : News Letter2024 was challenging, but God’s faithfulness shone through. 2025 promises to be a year of growth and thriving, with a focus on Bible study,… Read more: January 2025 : News Letter
- December 2024 : News LetterHere’s a quick update on what’s coming up this December. Tommy shares his thoughts on his journey and expresses his deep gratitude for the… Read more: December 2024 : News Letter
- November 2024 : News LetterNovember is a time of thanksgiving, we are expressing gratitude for the blessings at Towering Oaks and the opportunities ahead. Remember the importance of… Read more: November 2024 : News Letter
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- October 2024 : News LetterDespite challenges, the church experienced blessings and growth in 2023. In 2024, the church plans to focus on intentional Bible study, prayer, and sharing the Gospel.
- September 2024 : News LetterSpectacular September is here and we are anxious to begin with our REVIVE weekend renewal time with Dr. Scott Foshie. Dr. Foshie (Scott) is one of our own. He grew up, was baptized and called into the ministry at Towering Oaks. Over the last 24 years he has led in four different congregations, serving three as an Associate Pastor and one as Lead Pastor. For the last few years, he has worked with the Illinois Baptist Association as Church Health Team Leader.
- August 2024 : News LetterAugust is upon us, and it promises to be an Awesome August. Before I get to that, let me say “thank you” for stepping up and making July such a great ministry month. Not only VBS, but the Miles for Smiles and Providential medical services this last week. In a recent sermon I asked, “would you like to do something special for Jesus?” when a child shouted out “YES!” You did something special for Jesus as you showed His love this last month in these events.
- July 2024 : News LetterJuly is one of the most important months of the year at Towering Oaks, and this year is no exception. While some take vacation away, other take vacation time from work and stay in the area so that they can be a part of the biggest community outreach we have each year: Vacation Bible School. God has blessed our church with a great outreach opportunity where we consistently reach over 300 children. That means that every person who is affiliated with our ministry is needed to not just cover the event, but to make it the exceptional time it is. There is a place for everyone. If you need help knowing where you can serve, just ask and we can help direct you. We need people to pray, we need teachers, assistants, folks to bring snacks for the teacher’s room, etc.
- June 2024 : News LetterSummer is a busy time around Towering Oaks, and this year will be no exception. When you receive this letter, we will have kicked off the summer with Children’s Camp at the Oaks. Over 50 will have joined the camp time for learning and fun. Every year we have children who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. What a great way to begin the summer.
- May 2024 : News LetterThis month we will celebrate our 2nd High School Graduation (Sunday, May 5); Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12); Summer Kids Camp (Wednesday-Friday, May 22-24); Church-wide Memorial Picnic (Sunday, May 26) followed by special worship services on Sunday Nights in June. We will return to the worship style of earlier decades using hymnals, having special music, and on June 30 a good old fashioned hymn sing. We will celebrate Diane Morrison that evening and her 24 years of dedication to excellence as office assistant—many of those years spent as the voice and face of TOBC and filling the role of assistant to the Senior Pastor. I appreciate Diane and love her and Oscar and all the ways they impact kingdom work.
- April 2024 : News LetterSpring is the season for new beginnings and growth. Towering Oaks is experiencing both. I have been so excited that the last few Sundays we have had from the 25-35 preschoolers during our worship hour. I am hoping and praying that those not involved in the Bible Study hour will begin to attend. We would love to have more time to pour into these little hearts the love of Jesus. We have the best preschool and children’s workers.
- March 2024 : News LetterLike the winds of March, our ministry is accelerating this month. Easter is the last Sunday of March (31st) and special events will occur on Palm Sunday (24th). Easter Sunday we will observe the Lord’s Supper and have baptism.
- February 2024 : News LetterYour church ministry staff met to set goals for what we felt God would have as our focus this year. Our focus will be on how to equip us all in the area of prayer, Bible study, and witnessing.
- January 2024 : News LetterTake time to remember God’s accomplishments in 2023. At Towering Oaks we had such a wonderful Bible School, the Church debt was retired (we will celebrate January 21, 2024), we purchased two new 15 passenger vans for use by our ministry groups, and there were many baptisms and new additions to the fellowship.