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BLENDED LIFEIssue #1 AN INSIDE LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TBC April | May | June | 2013 . .

Reaching Our City Touching Our World

Pastor Dehner & Kimmy Maurer

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Before attending The Blended Church, I was not into God let alone church.For a couple of years I found myself driving by TBC 2-­3 times a week, usallyon my way to drink or work. I couldn’t help notice a church that had the audacity to display radical statements on their sign claiming “we’re different”, “no judging”, “just Jesus”, “come as you are”, “no dress code”. I felt compelled to check it out but never got around to doing it. During those two years, I experienced turbulent times in my life that had me searching for a years, I experienced turbulent times in my life that had me searching for a church to attend. A friend of mine told me he attended The Blended Church and that I might like it. After the message I knew that this was the one, the searching was over. There are so many ministries and small groups available I signed up and connected with several people. I was never judged, but loved. If you are in search of God or a church, I strongly encourage you to visit us and get involved, it will change your life!

Five years ago one of my wife’s co-­workers told us about TBC. We were looking for a place to worship and call home, and the Blended Church would be the place for us. We have come to understand why we come to understand why we love this church. It is because of the love and care of the people here. Before coming to the church, we were going throughlife day to day not knowing that something was missing. We soon realized TBC was the soon realized TBC was the answer with the true teachings of the pastoral staff as well the leadership of all the pastors. It has become a very safe place to grow and worship. I know that there are good churches out there, but we know that THE there, but we know that THE BLENDED CHURCH is focused on the same vision that we are which is doing the work of the LORD, and serving the needs of others. If you arelooking for a place where you can feel safe and worship freely, can feel safe and worship freely, then the Blended Church is the place to be.

The day I decided to attend The Blended Church, I must admit it was to surprise my sister Emily who was part of the worship team. I was amazed when I walked in the doors. I was embraced by complete was embraced by complete strangers that demonstrated a spirit of love with complete sincerity. The entire atmosphere was surrounded with the love of God. I made a decision that day this would become my church. I knew for a fact that church. I knew for a fact that God led me there. Pastor Dehner conveyed a relevant message that impacted my life. It wasn’t long after my first visit that I married my best friend, Henry. He, along with his parents, became regular his parents, became regular attenders. We cannot thank TBC enough for the continued love & support we have received over the last few years. TBC is not for pew sitters but rather Kingdom builders. We are ecstatic to be a part of a loving ecstatic to be a part of a loving atmosphere. This place is epic!

When we found out Indy was the location we'd be moving to we discussed different churches with a family friend that used to live here. We mentioned that worshipping in a blended atmosphere was in a blended atmosphere was something that was important to us. Blended church AND blended leadership. We didn't know what it would look like or what it would be called. Shortly after arriving in Indy, we saw a billboard for the Blended billboard for the Blended Church. After visiting the Blended Church we immediately felt at home.While we came for the blended environment, we stayed because of the warmth and joy of the Lord in the church and for the Lord in the church and for the opportunity to serve. The leadership diligently & tirelessly seeks to create disciples, strengthen community, and equip others to serve and seek the lost. We feel blessed to have been led to such a loving been led to such a loving church.

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PASTOR DAMON HOWELL

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THE JOURNEYGreetings to all. Pastor Damon here.The two questions I am often asked are: “How do I get connected to The Blended Church?” and “I know God wants to use me in someway, but I am not sure how or what I am called to do, I have no idea how to start serving.” My answer to these questions are always, The Journey!Let me briefly break down what this consists of. It is a series of classes with the goal of helping you conclude what ministy you need to be serving in, by discovering the unique design God has created in each and everyone of us. The first class is what we refer to as 101-­ The church. In this class, which is conducted by our Lead Pastor, Dehner Maurer, will communicate the structure, strategy and vision of The Blended Church. We strive to Pastor, Dehner Maurer, will communicate the structure, strategy and vision of The Blended Church. We strive to be a church of many faces and races and how we as a body of believers directly effect our community and the world. He will project a foundation that will enlighten you in areas you may not be aware of. Class 201-­Essentials. This class, led by Pastor Agustin Tena will explain the foundational principals in Christ. This class instructs us how to form the essential habit each of us need to have in order to live as healthy believers.Class 301-­Discover.This class is designed to help you gain a clear purpose of the plans God has for your destiny.Class 401-­Dream-­Team.This is the culmination that will help you put everything together and give you clear Class 401-­Dream-­Team.This is the culmination that will help you put everything together and give you clear direction what ministry you need to be serving in. Once you join the Dream Team, we consider you a part of our dream team ministry where you are best suited and where you will find your call and fulfillment in serving and training others.

Iglesia The Blended Church has been commissioned with a global vision;; it has been granted a license from heaven to reach nations of the world. Every nations of the world. Every tribe, tongue, nation, and race. The diversity of cultures residing in Indianapolis has called us to respond to the needs in the community without judgment or prejudice.The Blended Church prejudice.The Blended Church has become aware of increasing Hispanic population and the imperative need to provide an outreach and ministry in their native language.

The Blended Church has adopted IPS School #96 and we want to be the Christ-­like example to all the K-­6th graders. Multiple volunteer opportunities exist as opportunities exist as teacher helpers, tutors, and much more. Once per month we will have a SCHOOL SUNDAY where we target a specific school supply need. In these and need. In these and other ways we are being the hands and feet of Christ to these children and teachers. For moreinformation please callDebbie: 317.290.1015

This team distributes sandwiches, hygiene items, blankets and clothing to the elderly, homeless and even kids too old for the foster care system.The Gospel care system.The Gospel is shared with every person they meet. ClareOsborn & Aime Herron lead a group ofvolunteers every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month into downtown month into downtown Indy where they are making a difference and seeing lives touched and changed. For more information please call:317.456.4461

The Triumph Church or Iglesia Triunfo will be launched in order to accommodate the Hispanic community in our city with the same vision as The Blended Church. We are a Blended Church. We are a tapestry of lives that has been restored by God’s amazing grace.

At The Blended Church we strongly believe in the power of God’s redemption redemption

We are in the process of restoring a building that is located in the heart of the Hispanic community. We are going to be worshipping at: 3740 North High School Road, Indianapolis, IN. May the Lord Indianapolis, IN. May the Lord continue to bring various nations of our city to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

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Triumph Church is the response of the TBC ministry and vision to the urgent and

present need to provide an outreach to the growing Hispanic community in our city.

For over 8 years, this Westside Indianapolis food pantry headed by J.R. Dalton has fed the hungry in the Haughville area every Saturday morning, and a clothing morning, and a clothing store is available nearby to assist those without warm coats and other needs. Also, there is Amazing Grace which is a youth center that opens its doors to over sixty its doors to over sixty kids in the neighborhood. For more information please call: 317.955.2581 or email daltonsfoodpantry@gmail.com

Ben Keebler leads a group of dedicated men and women striving to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to those incarcerated. They provide guidance from provide guidance from God’s Word within the prisons and jails, and whenever possible and appropriate, provide outreach services to the former inmates and their families to assist their families to assist them with their entrance back into society. For more information please call:317.694.1233

PASTOR AGUSTIN & JANET TENA

Today there are more than 6,000 unreached people groups in the world. We are a missional

minded church. God has opened doors for us as a church to reach several countries around the

world. We have been able to deliver the gospel message using appropriate medium that provides world. We have been able to deliver the gospel message using appropriate medium that provides

leaders from each people group. With the materials printed in their language they are able teach,

train, and evangelize. By strategically training leadership in their language we have planted

churches and bible schools in Myanmar, support an Evangelical school in the West Bank and

smuggled bibles into Iran. We support ministries in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore,

Sir Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, East Timor, India, Egypt, Israel, Mexico, Honduras, Peru,

Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Venezuela, Kazakhstan, China, Iran, Republic of Congo, Cote

d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Belarus, d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Belarus,

Romania, Ukraine and Turkey. Until the Lord returns we shall continue to send teams and

finances to every tribe, tongue, language and Nation.

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Genuine fellowship isn’t practical in a crowd of several hundred or more. It’s easy to get lost in the crowd, to feel lonely

even though you may be surrounded by several people. Realistically, you can only develop close intimate relationships in

small groups. We believe that our connection groups are just as important as corporate worship. Growing in Christ is more

than intellectually learning facts from the Bible; it is about becoming more like Christ in every aspect of our lives. This type

of growth requires more than a bible study, it requires experience. The connection groups will bring people from similar

backgrounds and common interests together to form lifelong friendships. Meeting new people can be extremely backgrounds and common interests together to form lifelong friendships. Meeting new people can be extremely

intimidating. Smaller groups are easier to get involved with and offer those first steps that go beyond Sunday mornings.

Our connection groups emphasize building essential, meaningful, true, long lasting relationships that will sustain us

through the week. We encourage everyone to become a part of a connection group!

Why do we focus on Connection Groups?

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This children's outreach ministry is one for

the entire family. We go out into the

community and have fun with kids in the

neighborhood. Our mission is to reach the

unreached by initiating and building

relationships in their own environments.

The Fun Bus opens up into a stage where The Fun Bus opens up into a stage where

music is played, the story of Jesus is told,

games are enjoyed, toys and candy are

passed out. Rochelle Perkins & Peggy

Perkins lead this exciting ministry starting

in April. So, for more info please call

317.290.1015. Come join us in making a

difference in our neighborhoods!difference in our neighborhoods!

This ministry led by Debbie Hochstetlerprepares or provides meals for other TBC families during a time of need such as illness, surgeries and hospitalizations, lost loved ones, or the blessing of new babies. If you know of a TBC family going thru one of the above, please call 317.290.1015.one of the above, please call 317.290.1015.

Kathy & Al Griffith and Glen & Barbara Martin have a heart for the elderly realizing they are often overlooked & forgotten. They share Christ with those who don’t know Him and give those who do know Him an opportunity to give their testimonies. Their weekly visits to area nursing homes include weekly visits to area nursing homes include singing, prayer and a Biblical message to the residents who most often cannot get to a church. For more information call317.290.1015.

Do you have questions about these groups? Contact The Blended Church office for more information: 317.290.1015

Cleaning Ministry Euchre GroupCornhole GroupScrapbookingGroundskeeping MinistrySound and Web MinistryUshers/Greeters MinistryUshers/Greeters MinistryIntercessory Prayer Ministry

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Are you struggling with managing your finances? Spending more than you earn? Overwhelmed with the stress money can sometimes bring? This class will reveal how God wants you to manage your finances, your time, your work and life. Ty and Ann Bowman will guide you to a Ty and Ann Bowman will guide you to a life of transformation the way God designed for each of us. Crown will start in April. For more info call: 317.290.1015