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Fall Festival
Bring the whole family and invite your friends to join us for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship at our Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25 from 4:00–6:00 PM! There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including trunk-or-treat, games, Inflatables, and lots more fall fun! Costumes are welcome, so come dressed up and ready for a fun evening together!
This year's Fall Festival will also be our Preschool Family Night, making it a wonderful opportunity to welcome our preschool families, church families, and friends from throughout our community. We hope you'll join us—and don't forget to invite a friend!
If you'd like to volunteer, click the link to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Gilley.
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Fall Festival Candy & Prize Collection
Help us get ready for Fall Festival! We need LOTS of candy and fun prizes to help make this year’s event a great night for the children and families in our church and community. We are collecting: individually wrapped candy, pencils, small toys, and fun prizes. You can drop off donations in the Fall Festival collection boxes near the Fellowship Hall.
Every bag of candy and every prize helps! Thank you for helping us prepare to welcome hundreds of children and families to Tabernacle for a fun evening together on October 25!
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Anchored in Recovery
Hosted by Tabernacle Men & Women’s Ministries
Join for a light dinner and hear remarkable stories of recovery made possible through God’s grace on October 27.
Guest Speakers: Marc Cole & Laura Blumenfeld
Childcare available for ages Kindergarten & under. Registration required by October 23rd. To register, email Kimberly Farmer: ksfarmer06@bellsouth.net
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Baptism Sunday
We will have baptisms on October 25. If you would like to make your profession of faith in Jesus public through Believer's Baptism or you would like more information about baptism, please email stephen.allen@tabernacle.org.
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Operation Christmas Child Distribution Center Trip
We are taking a team to the new Operation Christmas Child Shoebox in Flowery Branch Distribution center on December 11. This is open to the first 25 people who sign up. Please email lee.chitwood@tabernacle.org to register by Oct 18 (for ages 13 and up). We will leave Tabernacle on a bus at 2:30pm, work with shoeboxes from 5-9pm and then return to Tabernacle Baptist.
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Men's Breakfast
Justin Richards will be the quest speaker and has served as Senior Pastor of Bowdon Baptist Church since 2016, where he continues to faithfully shepherd and serve his church and community. Prior to being called to Bowdon, has faithfully served in a variety of ministry roles since 1992. Justin is passionate about seeing men and families grow in their relationship with Christ and live out their faith in their homes, churches, and communities.
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Student Ministry Lock-In
A fun, high-energy overnight event with worship, games, and food happening on October 23, 2026. Students can stay the full night or be picked up before midnight.
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TeamTAB 5K Challenge
You are invited to TeamTAB Race Day on October 31, 2026, at 8:00 AM. This event marks the final leg of the Carrollton Roadrace Series.
The race will begin at 8:00 AM, with both the start and finish lines located at the Midtown Water Park (200 Martin Luther King Jr St, Carrollton, GA). We hope you will join us to cheer on our team.
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Deacon Ordination & Reception
Please join us for a Deacon Ordination Service on Sunday, November 1 at 5 PM in the Worship Center. David Jackson, Lisa Jackson, and Zach Weitzel will be ordained during this special and meaningful service. A cookie and punch reception will follow in the Heritage Room.
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Quarterly Church Conference
Our next Quarterly Church Conference is Sunday, November 1 at 4 PM in the Chapel.
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Lord's Supper
We will observe the Lord's Supper on Sunday, November 8 during the morning worship service. Please join us as we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins as we observe this important ordinance.
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Discover Tabernacle
Interested about joining our church family or want to learn more about Tabernacle? Discover Tabernacle on Sunday, November 8 is the perfect place to start! You’ll explore what it means to belong, learn about our beliefs and ministries, and meet our staff and others on the same journey. Reserve your spot by emailing
pam.smith@tabernacle.org.
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Cyber Security & Scam Prevention Seminar
We're hosting a one-hour seminar to help equip our church/community with practical tools to stay safe online and over the phone. The seminar is open to all Tabernacle adults and their friends, and registration is required by November 8. To register, please click the button below.
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Operation Christmas Child Drop Location Rehearsal
On November 12th at 6:00PM in the barn area of Tabernacle Baptist Church we will have run through meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to prepare our Drop Off Team for the National Collection Week (Nov 16-23) in order to support the first step in the journey of shoebox gifts as the travel around the world delivering joy, hope, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children in need. If you are going to volunteer at this Drop-Off location in support of this event we will run through how we interact with people who will drop off shoeboxes, how shoeboxes will be accounted for and how shoeboxes will be packed in cartons to be delivered to the collection point. We will need prayer leaders, greeters, hosts, shoebox unloaders, cartonizers, and counters. Throughout the week there will multiple shifts to volunteer for so please come out and be a part of this great mission that touches families with the love of Christ all over the world. Any questions please call the staff at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
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Tabber Dabbers
Do you want to paint or want to learn how? Join the Tabber Dabbers paint group on November 12 at 1:00 in the TLC. Bring your own supplies (paint is provided). Please join us for a fun time of socializing while you create your masterpiece. For more information, please contact Scottie Jennings at scottie22j@gmail.com.
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Operation Christmas Decorating Blitz & Fellowship
We need your help to decorate our church for Christmas on November 22!
Following the worship service, we will provide lunch in the Fellowship Hall for all volunteers before we begin decorating Tabernacle.
While adults and students decorate the church, children will remain in the Fellowship Hall to make ornaments for the Children's Christmas Tree in the Welcome Center. Once finished, they will join the rest of the group to help decorate.
Afterward, we will clean up and gather in the café for Christmas cake and a prayer of thanksgiving as we celebrate Christ’s presence with us.
Please click the button below to sign up if you plan to attend
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Christmas Store
The Tabernacle Baptist Church Christmas Store will take place on Thursday, December 10, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Life Center. We need your help to serve local families this Christmas season. Please sign up and help a family have a great Christmas.
Here are other ways you can contribute:
- Canned Food Donations: Please drop off canned food items in the bin labeled "Christmas Store" located in the hallway near the Fellowship Hall.
- Gently Used Items: Donations will be accepted in the Life Center Gym from November 29 to December 6 during regular gym hours:
- Monday – Thursday:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Bicycles for Raffle: We are accepting used bicycles for our bike raffle. For questions regarding bike donations, please contact Rick Bohannon at 770-823-6598.
Thank you for your support!
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Christmas at Tabernacle: Love Came For Me
Christmas at Tabernacle: Love Came For Me. Featuring childrens choir, student choir, handbells, congregational Carol sing, and Tabernacle choir and orchestra. Come, join us in celebrating the greatest gift of Hope given to us in the person of Jesus, God's gift of love to us. Sunday, Dec 6 / 5pm (prelude at 4:30pm)
There will be a Christmas gathering in Fellowship Hall immediately after the presentation with Christmas treats and wonderful fellowship.
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Footsteps of Paul Tour
Join with Dr. Stephen Allen and Rev. Dan Dockery on a life-changing journey to some of the most awe-inspiring biblical sites in Greece and Turkey on April 18 - 28, 2027. Walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul as you explore the sacred places where his missionary journeys and letters helped shape the foundation of early Christianity. Sail across the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea and explore some early Christian heritage that will bring the biblical narrative alive! As you visit key locations tied to Paul’s teachings, each step of the journey will reveal a new layer of inspiration and insight, leaving you with a lasting spiritual revelation. You can register or learn more details about the trip by clicking the button below. Password is “apr27”.
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Earthen Vessels Presentation
What a wonderful evening we experienced on October 18 as the Gospel of John came to life through a powerful presentation of drama, music, and discipleship!
Through the personal stories and testimonies of biblical characters who encountered Jesus, we were reminded of His life-changing love and the hope found in Him. With Christ at the center of every story, this unique production offered a meaningful opportunity to experience the Gospel in a new and inspiring way.
A special thank you to everyone who helped make this presentation possible and to all who joined us for this memorable evening of worship and reflection!
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Sunday School / Small Group Teaching Opportunity
As we continue to experience growth at Tabernacle, we need more teachers who are prepared to make disciples as we anticipate multiplying Sunday School classes to accommodate those whom God is sending our way. In particular, we are seeking capable teachers and passionate leaders for our College Ministry, as well as individuals who would like to serve alongside our existing Young Adult leadership to strengthen our Young Adult Ministry. If you have a heart for discipling the next generation, we'd love to talk with you! Additionally, if you have previous teaching experience and would be interested in serving as a substitute teacher or as a teacher-in-training in another area of our ministry, please reach out to stephen.allen@tabernacle.org for more information.
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Children's Ministry Needs
We are excited to see God bringing more children and families to our church each week! As our ministry continues to grow, we have a wonderful opportunity to share the love of Jesus and help children build a strong foundation of faith.
Currently, one of our greatest needs is for additional volunteers. We have enough children to open a new Sunday School class for three-year-olds, but we need teachers to make this possible! We also need more volunteers to support our Extended Teaching Care (ETC) ministry, so we can continue providing a safe and loving environment for our youngest children and those with special needs.
We are looking for helping hands in the following areas:
- Special Needs Ministry
- Extended Teaching Care (Nursery Workers) for babies through Kindergarten, and our special needs ministry
If you would like to volunteer in the children's ministry, please contact Crystal Gilley at crystal.gilley@tabernacle.org.
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Ministry Team Spotlight: Carroll County Soup Kitchen
What does it look like when a community comes together to serve others? At the Carroll County Soup Kitchen, it looks like hot meals, bags of groceries, bread for families, and countless volunteers working together to meet the needs of our neighbors.The Carroll County Soup Kitchen serves a hot, wholesome meal every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, averaging approximately 230 meals each day. When food is available, guests are also provided with an additional bag of groceries to take home. The ministry's outreach extends beyond the Soup Kitchen. On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, volunteers deliver 10–12-pound bags of food to homebound individuals. Each bag typically includes meat, vegetables, a loaf of bread, a half-gallon of milk, and dessert. Approximately 300 deliveries are made through this ministry. Another important part of the Soup Kitchen's ministry is its Bread Team. Through a partnership with the Bimbo Bakery warehouse, the team receives and distributes bread and breakfast items—not only to the Soup Kitchen, but also to 21 additional organizations in our community. Each month, volunteers handle approximately 35,000 pounds of bread and breakfast items!
None of this would be possible without volunteers. Approximately 60 regular volunteers help make this ministry happen each month. They serve on hot meal teams, prepare and deliver food bags, and work with the Bread Team. At least 10 of these regular volunteers are members of Tabernacle Baptist Church including Thomas Arnold, Kelvin Graham, and Suzanne and Joe Ball pictured below. The Carroll County Soup Kitchen operates with 100% volunteer support, and its funding comes entirely through donations and grants. While the ministry receives food at a reduced cost through the Atlanta Community Food Bank, it does not receive government assistance. This is truly a community ministry—one that demonstrates God's love through something as simple and meaningful as a meal, a bag of groceries, or a loaf of bread. We are grateful for the many volunteers, donors, and community partners who make this ministry possible and for the opportunity for Tabernacle members to be part of it. Want to Get Involved? If you would like to learn more about volunteering with the Carroll County Soup Kitchen, contact Thomas Arnold at ThomasArnold1946@gmail.com or 770-361-6286. There is a place for you to serve!
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October 21
Chicken Fingers
Mac & Cheese
Green Beans
Rolls
Dessert
Children's Option
Hot Dog with Chips & PB&J with Chips
OR Children's portion of Adult meal
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October 28
Pulled Pork
Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Bread
Dessert
Children's Option
Hot Dog with Chips & PB&J with Chips
OR Children's portion of Adult meal
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Sign-up available on Wednesday Night or call Lynn Weathington in the church office by
9 am on Monday morning at (770) 832-7063.
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The following items are needed and can be dropped off in the appropriate collection bin in the missions hallway.
Open Hands: Toothpaste & Shampoo
Soup Kitchen: Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, deodorant
Please note that we are no longer collecting egg cartons.
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Giving Information
Thank you for your faithful giving, which allows our church to do meaningful ministry in our community! You may drop off gifts during regular office hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, or Friday, 8:30 AM-1 PM). You may also give in person during the worship service, mail your gift, give online, Venmo, or text "tabernacle150" to 73256.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Did you know if you are required to take a minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA, 401(k), or other tax-deferred retirement account, you can choose to direct those funds to the church through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)?
Instead of receiving the RMD as taxable income, you may transfer all or part of it—up to the annual IRS limit—directly to the church. This amount is then excluded from your taxable income. As a result, a QCD can help reduce your overall tax liability, potentially lessen the taxation of your Social Security benefits, and may help keep your income below thresholds that affect Medicare premiums. This is a meaningful and tax-wise way to support the church and its ministries. To learn more about Qualified Charitable Distributions, please go to IRS.gov and Congress.gov for details. For more information about starting a distribution for the church, please contact Lynn Weathington in the church office at 770-832-7063 or email lynn.weathington@tabernacle.org.
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Morning Worship:
In-person: 431
ETC: 25
Total: 456
Online:
Website: 82
YouTube: 93
Facebook: 52 (engagement)
227 devices
Sunday School:
346
Earthen Vessels Presentation:
486
Contributions October 18, 2026
F/Y 2026-2027 Plan:
$1,876,000
Weekly Average Gift Required:
$36,077
Actual Receipts This Week:
$30,215
Actual Weekly Average Receipts YTD:
$34,722
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Memorials and Honorariums
Unrestricted Gifts in Memory of:
Mr. Billy White
Mr. Luke Szczepkowski (Sandy Huey’s Grandson)
Mr. Charles Willis
Christmas Store in Honor of:
Tommy and Pam Gable
Open Hands in Memory of:
Mr. Luke Szczepkowski (Sandy Huey’s Grandson)
Mr. Richard Hightower (Bryant Hightower’s Father)
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