Tabernacle Baptist Church e-Tidings

THE TIDINGS: Week of April 1 - April 7, 2019

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

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

No Normal Wednesday Activities This Week

We will not have normal Wednesday activities this week on April 3 due to Spring Break. The only groups meeting this Wednesday are the Tabernacle Choir at 6 PM as they prepare for Holy Week services and the College and Career Ministry workshop at 6:30 PM. We’ll be back on our normal schedule on April 10 with a meal at 5 PM.

Quarterly Church Conference

Our next Quarterly Church Conference will be held this 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.

Donuts With Pastor Stephen

Are you new to Tabernacle? Are you a guest? This is the time to learn more about Tabernacle. Please join us on April 28,

9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall for donuts and coffee. Meet our church staff, ask questions, and make new friends. We invite you to discover how to become a part of Tabernacle.

Widows and Widowers Spring Luncheon

The Student Ministry will host a spring luncheon for widows and widowers. The lunch will be held April 28, in the Fellowship Hall, immediately after worship service. Barbeque will be served. Please contact the church office to sign up or email [email protected]. Deadline is April 19.

Generations Sunday, May 5

Join us for a high attendance Sunday on May 5. You will not want to miss all ages leading in worship together that morning and a special message from Pastor Stephen as he shares vision for the next season of our church. After the service, a church-wide lunch will be provided for everyone as we kick-off the summer. Our hope is that you will be here and also invite a friend for this special day!

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.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

In The Wild Vacation Bible School Leaders Needed

Do you have a heart for helping kids know Jesus? We need leaders for this summer's Vacation Bible School June 3-7! There is a place for everyone to serve, no matter if you have been a VBS worker before. If you are interested in serving, contact [email protected].

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, in room 256. Christ, not cancer, is your life!

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 entertainment will be a variety of comedy movie clips.

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, $3315 has been collected.

Cumberland Mission Opportunities

The Cumberland Construction Trip will be May 2-7. If interested, contact [email protected].

The general Cumberland Mission Trip will be July 7-12. An informational meeting will be held on April 14 from 4-5 PM in TLC room 256. Final sign up date will be Sunday, May 5.

Baby Bottle Boomerang Update

Thanks to the generosity of Tabernacle and other local churches, the Pregnancy

Resource Center raised $74,646 from their annual Baby Bottle Boomerang campaign!

The Tabernacle congregation, as a whole thus far, has contributed $2,204.77. The real importance of these funds is the impact they have in helping to provide the free services PRC offers. Last year, 240 babies were saved and 10 decisions for Christ were made through salvation or re-dedication. Your contribution, through the baby bottles, makes a life-changing impact in the lives of others.

Community Needs

Open Hands, our community food and assistance center, needs canned fruit and toothpaste. Alice's House, a local children's home, needs paper cups (cold), canvas art for decorating, and soft soap liquid soap. Items can be dropped off in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall.