Tabernacle Baptist Church e-Tidings

THE TIDINGS: Week of January 21 - January 27, 2019

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

ALL CHURCH

A Night of Hope

Join us on Sunday, January 27 at 5:00 pm, to hear speakers Kay Gann and Tim and Dawn Criswell share how they have navigated life-threatening disease and injuries. A chili and hot dog Reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be provided. A love offering will be taken up at the end of the service.

Marriage Now

Marriage Now is a two-day onsite retreat for young couples designed to help you and your spouse intentionally focus on centering your marriage on Christ. Our conversations will reflect on Gary Chapman’s book, The 4 Seasons of Marriage . This year, we will be led through these discussions by some experienced couples from South Run Baptist Church in Springfield, Virginia, who will inspire you to fully embrace the season of marriage in which you find yourself. The retreat starts with dinner on Friday, February 15 at 5:30 pm and concludes at noon on Saturday, February 16. The cost is $30 per couple which includes dinner and breakfast. Childcare is available with registration . Childcare is $5/child or $10/family. Please sign up for childcare by Monday, February 4. Click here to register.

MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY

Band Members Needed

We are currently looking for more guitarists to fill out our worship band. If you play acoustic, electric, or bass guitar, please email [email protected] to schedule an audition. Also, if you know someone who plays and needs to be plugged into a church, please let James know.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Fervent Bible Study

Women's Bible Study of War Room beginning Sunday, February 3 in room 234. The study will be led by Ashley Hendrix. Books are $10.00. For more information, contact Marie Ragsdale in the church office.

STUDENT MINISTRY

Student Ministry Study

Sunday, January 27, from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm in room 304, the Student Ministry will continue its study on Sustainable Student Ministry. This study is geared to parents of students, youth workers, and others interested in the future of Tabernacle’s Student Ministry. Pastor Stephen will facilitate the conversations crafted around Mark Devries' book, Sustainable Youth Ministry, which focuses on household discipleship as a pillar trait of Student Ministry. Each session will focus on discussing a selection of chapters from the book and reflecting on the implications for the Student Ministry. In addition to these weekly study meetings, there will be various opportunities offered for subject matter experts to provide guidance through work sessions that may occur in a variety of formats. For more information, contact Crystal Gilley in the church office.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Pinewood Derby

The Pinewood Derby is Sunday, February 10 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Weigh-in is 3:30 pm-4:00 pm. There are races for all ages: Kindergarten & under, 1st-3rd grades, 4th & 5th grades, 6-8th grades, 9-12th grades, and adults. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. In addition, an award will be presented for best design in each age group. Derby cars will be on sale for $10.00 following worship on January 20, January 27, and on Wednesday nights at the first floor front desk. Cars can be worked on at home as well as designated times during WAM! on January 23, January 30, and February 6. Also, there is a Saturday work day on February 9. For more information, contact Crystal Gilley in the church office.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Senior Adult Spring Jubilee Conference

The senior adults will travel, April 29-May 1, to the Spring Jubilee Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. The cost is $189.00 per person. Sign up at the hallway table or call Marie in the church office. Deposit of $75.00/per person is due by Sunday, February 10.

MISSIONS MINISTRY

Baby Bottle Boomerang

Baby Bottle Boomerang, which supports the Carrollton Pregnancy Resource Center, has begun. Your contribution helps the Pregnancy Resource Center as they minister to the women and men facing unexpected pregnancies. Fill a baby bottle with checks, cash, or change. Return the bottle to the church by Sunday, February 11.

Disaster Relief Team

Please be in prayer this week for the Blakely Disaster Relief Team as they travel to Blakely, Georgia to minister through service.

Community Needs

Open Hands, our community food and assistance center, needs pop-top meats, diapers (size 4), new children's and adult socks (#1 requested item). Alice's House, a local children's home, needs bed pillows, window curtains, and decorative floor rugs. Items can be dropped off in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall.

RECREATION MINISTRY

Pickleball

Pickleball is offered every Saturday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the TLC Gym. Men, women, and youth are invited to learn the game of Pickleball. It is similar to tennis, but less strenuous; and one can play doubles or singles. If you don't know how to play, come watch and we'll be glad to teach you.