Tabernacle Baptist Church e-Tidings

THE TIDINGS: Week of March 18 - March 24, 2019

Our mission is to know, show, and share Jesus!

ALL CHURCH

Women's Celebration: An Evening with Miss Clara

Karen Abercrombie, award winning actress from the movie War Room, will be sharing at Tabernacle on Thursday, March 21 from 6 - 8 PM. A highly sought after speaker and storyteller, Karen will share her topic: "You Are A Masterpiece". Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com . Program plus meal tickets are sold out. Tickets are still avaialble for program only and the price is $15. Please contact Marie Ragsdale in the church office for more information.

Kids Worship Arts Spring Concert & Musical

Come support our kids as they lead out in worship on Sunday, March 24 at 5 PM. Our 4 and 5 year olds will be presenting their Spring Concert and our 1st - 5th graders will be presenting "Unselfie", a musical where they learn the importance of being unselfish in today's selfie world, by sharing the transforming love of Christ. Drama and puppets will be featured as well. You won't want to miss this night!

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.

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 located in the TLC parking lot.

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.

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!

DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY

Spring Adult Discipleship Opportunities

We have three new discipleship classes. Please contact Marie Ragsdale in the church office to register.

Witnessing Through Relationships to Family Members, Friends, Fellows, Foreigners and Foes , Leader Rob Sauls

Begins March 6, for 6 weeks. This 6-part study teaches you how to develop trustful relationships and how to share the gospel with those who are not immediately receptive to the gospel.

Bible Study: 1&2 Timothy , Leader Dr. Stephen Allen

Begins March 13, for 6 weeks. A must for Adult Sunday School teachers! Just as 1&2 Timothy gives guidance in the midst of powerful cultural forces, we need guidance for correct leading.

Love Unending: Rediscovering Your Marriage In The Midst of Motherhood

Leader Leeann Allen

Morning classes are February 27 through April 24, 8:45 - 10:15 AM. Evening classes are March 6 through April 24, 6:00 PM. This bible study focuses on strengthening women, in the church and community, to be Godly wives. Books can be purchased in the church office for $10.

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 Tax Luncheon

The senior tax luncheon is Sunday, March 24 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. This session is designed for anyone who is age 70 1/2 or older and files a tax return taking RMDs/Required Minimum Distributions from one or more IRA accounts. Lunch will be soup, sandwiches and dessert.

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.

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.