Tabernacle Baptist Church e-Tidings

THE TIDINGS: Week of March 25 - March 31, 2019

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HOLY WEEK - APRIL 14-21

Holy Week at Tabernacle

We will have three worship services to help mark Holy Week as a special season of celebration, and each is important as we observe the full story of Christ’s Passion. First, on Palm Sunday, April 14, we will celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem in our normal 11 AM worship service, as our kids wave palm branches. On Maundy Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 PM, the Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra will lead in a service specifically focused on the cross and taking The Lord’s Supper in a special way. On Easter Sunday, April 21, we will celebrate the most exciting Sunday of the year in our normal 11 AM worship service, as we proclaim that Jesus is ALIVE! Invite someone to join us!

Easter Lily Sale

Help decorate our church on Easter Sunday by purchasing an Easter Lily in honor or in memory of a loved one. Each plant is $15, and order forms may be found in the church office or at the Welcome Center. The deadline is Wednesday, April 17.

Stations of The Cross

Starting Monday, April 15 of Holy Week, we will show a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion, along with selected prayers and reflections. The stations will be set up in the Chapel and a written guide is provided. Members are invited to make a spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion of Christ.

Carrollton Ministerial Alliance Holy Week Services

Carrollton churches will come together for a light lunch and devotional each day during Holy Week, April 15 - 19. This year, First Baptist Church of Carrollton on Old Bremen Road, will host the event. Lunch is at 11:45 followed by the meditation.

ALL CHURCH

Quarterly Church Conference

Our next Quarterly Church Conference will be held Sunday, April 7, at 4:00 PM in the chapel.

4th Annual Charlie Story BBQ / Youth Car Wash

The annual BBQ and Car Wash will be April 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the TLC. The cost of each boston butt is $35, and orders will be taken in the church hallway after worship service or at eventbrite.com . Order deadline is April 8. Help support our youth attend summer camp by getting your car washed on the day of BBQ pickup. Car wash will be located in the TLC parking lot.

Director of Children's Ministry and Weekday Preschool

Tabernacle Baptist Church is looking for a new director over our children's ministries. This new expanded full-time position includes the Weekday Preschool Program, wherein the Director's principal function is to plan, direct, and coordinate the program in its entirety. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please submit a resume to [email protected], or contact [email protected].

Custodial Staff Job Opening

Tabernacle is now seeking a candidate to fill a full-time position on the Custodial staff, as long-time employee, Emma Dumas, has announced her retirement, effective May 3. The candidate shall possess housekeeping skills. For a detailed job description and application, please stop by the church office.

DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY

Tabernacle to Start Cancer Support Group Ministry

Has your life been impacted by cancer, whether your own or someone else's? We are a faith-based, cancer support group. Our goal is to provide spiritual and emotional support to those diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment, caregivers, and those in remission. Join us on April 17 at 6 PM, room 256. Christ, not cancer, is your life!

COLLEGE MINISTRY

College & Career Skating Party

The college and career ministry will have their spring party at Spinnerz Family Skate Center, located at 117 N Hwy 113 in Carrollton, on Sunday, March 31, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Admission, skate rental, and dinner will be provided. For more information, contact [email protected]

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Senior Adult Luncheon

The Senior Adult Luncheon is Tuesday, April 9 at 11:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. Meat, bread, and drinks are furnished. This month's program will be Quartet: Forgiven.

MISSIONS MINISTRY

The Annie Armstrong Offering

The Annie Armstrong Offering is used to support more than 5000 missionaries and more than 3800 chaplains, who serve in difficult places where the gospel if often not welcome. 100% of the offering goes directly to the missionaries. We will be collecting this offering through Easter Sunday, April 21. Our church goal is $20,000. To date, $1615 has been collected.

Cumberland, KY Mission Trip

The Cumberland, KY mission trip will be July 7 - July 12. An informational meeting will be held on April 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, TLC room # 256. Final sign up date will be Sunday, May 5.

Community Needs

Open Hands, our community food and assistance center, needs cereal, pop top fruits, and unscented baby wipes. Alice's House, a local children's home, needs large skillets, over-sized sitting pillows, and locking file cabinets (with keys). Items can be dropped off in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall.