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TABERNACLE
TIMES August 2017
Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, "Weren't there three
men that we tied up and threw into the fire?" They replied, "Certainly, O king." He said, "Look! I see four
men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks as a Son of God."
Daniel 3:24-25
In his book, Healing for Damaged Emotions, David Seamands writes: “The day before my [open heart]
surgery, a nurse came into my room to visit. She took hold of my hand, and told me to feel it.
'Now,' she said, 'during the surgery tomorrow you will be disconnected from your heart and you will be kept alive only by virtue of certain machines. When the operation is over, you will awaken in a special recovery room. But you will be immobile for as long as six hours. You may be unable to move, speak, or to even open your eyes, but you will be conscious. During this time I will be at your side, holding your hand exactly as I am doing now.
Although you may feel absolutely helpless, when you feel my hand, you will know that I will not leave you.'
It happened exactly as the nurse told me, but I could feel the nurse's hand in mine for hours. And that made the difference!”
As Daniel's friends went through the fiery furnace, they were not alone. When King Nebuchadnezzar looked
into the flames, he saw not three but four men walking about. The fourth man in the fire was the Son of
God. What these men lost in the adversity of the fiery furnace were the things that had bound them. What
they gained was the certain comfort of God's company. The presence of Christ made the difference.
If you are going through a time of “fiery” testing right now, let Christ's presence bring you comfort and
peace. He will hold your hand. He will walk with you. And when it's over, you will come out stronger and
freer than when you went in. Don't fear the fiery furnace; trust God.
I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:9-10
Grace and Peace!
Pastor John
Tabernacle U.M.C. Newsletter August 2017
Attention Ladies… Our annual Festival of Tables is Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at 5:30pm, with many great
things in store for you!
You’ll meet several notable Biblical women from both the
New and Old Testaments, and enjoy good food, friends,
and fellowship!
Tables are filling up quickly, so if you would like to reserve a table
to decorate, please call Janice Horney at 336-312-3952.
Hope to see YOU there!
DID YOU KNOW?
The Purpose of the United Methodist Women
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ: to develop a creative, supportive, fellowship: and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
If you haven’t been to a U.M.W. meeting lately, you’re missing more than you know! Join this ministry and be a part of the historic strength of our United Methodist Church!
Backpacks Ministry I simply cannot believe it! School starts in just a
few weeks! That means the Backpacks Ministry
for the 2017-2018 school year starts very soon.
Last year we assisted 97 children in 39 families
at Alamance Elementary School. Over 23% of
children in Guilford County do not have enough
food to eat, and North Carolina has the 10th
highest food insecurity rate in the U.S. Our
mission is to provide children, who have little or
nothing to eat over the weekends, with enough
food until they return to school on Monday.
Your continued monetary and/or hands on
support is vital to the continuation of this
ministry. Donations may be sent to the church
and should indicate Backpacks or Meals4-Kids.
If you would like to join us to pack food, please
call or email Diana Hairr @ 336-402-4552,
[email protected],or call Betty Hobbs @
336-697-0757.
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UMW Annual Back-To-School
Supply Drive is going on NOW!
Now is the time to start collecting school
supplies for all ages for donation to our area
schools! We are accepting donations of
anything a student would need during the
course of the school year, as the list of things
required gets longer and longer each year, and
many families struggle financially.
Beginning August 6th, there will be a box in the
Commons area for you to deposit your
donations, or you may bring them to the UMW
meeting on Sunday, August 20th @ 2:30pm.
Everyone is invited to the meeting, as
we will have a special program!
(See below.)
EVERYONE, women and men and families, are
invited to this next UMW General Meeting as
guest speaker, Marilyn Foley, will discuss the
serious problems related to the overwhelming
use of social media by students both at school
and at home! Marilyn is a long-time member of
Tabernacle, is a retired educator, and very well-
respected Principal of many Guilford County schools,
and even earned the distinction of Principal of the
Year. Parents and families, we hope you will join the
UMW for this powerful discussion as we believe it
will prove to be very helpful in raising your youth in
today’s internet-connected world.
Tabernacle U.M.C. Newsletter August 2017
Register online at www.skeeterride.org
or pick
up a
form in
the
church
office!
GOOD NEWS, MALARIA
IS 100% PREVENTABLE!
Unlike with many other diseases
malaria-related deaths can be pre-
vented! Malaria was eliminated in
the U.S. in the 1950s, however, in
Sub-Saharan Africa, malaria con-
tinues to be a top killer. In part-
nership with Imagine No Malaria,
the United Methodist Church can
help beat malaria once and for all.
FUNDS RAISED WILL
BUY BED NETS FOR
COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA!
We have already helped reduce
malaria deaths by half by improv-
ing the ways people fight the dis-
ease including the use of bed nets.
Over 2,300,000 have already been
distributed!!
Adult Fellowship August Outing
will be to the Black Mountain Chocolate
Factory in Winston-Salem, August 24th!
The bus will leave Tabernacle at 9:45am to
get to the tasting by 11:00am; admission is
$5, due that day. After the tasting, lunch is
planned at the Camel City Barbeque.
Please make your reservation by calling
Patsy Phillips @ 336-674-5147 or
Gaynell Faulk @ 336-674-5028 by
Monday, August 21st!
Tabernacle U.M.C. Newsletter August 2017
ATTENTION College STUDENTS
(& PARENTS)!
We are looking for several things
from you:
your college address,
phone number,
and email address!
If you are the family member of a
college student, please call the church
office and give us this information so
we may continue to be a part of their
lives as they embark on a new year
of academic achievement!
CALLING ALL CONFIRMANDS! —
CONFIRMATION TO BEGIN SOON!
In our tradition as youth reach the ages of 11-16,
the church offers a period of learning about the
faith and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus
Christ. This faith study and discipleship program is
called Confirmation. These classes will be taught by
our Pastor. Following Confirmation, those who
desire may make a profession of faith (if they have
not already) and formally join our church.
We will meet ~12 times over the next 9 months.
Some of the topics we’ll look at include Basic
Christian Beliefs, Taking a Good-Book Look (the
Bible), The Heart of the Cross (the life of Jesus),
Descending into Greatness (Mission & Service) and
Caterpillar-ology (new life in Christ). If it looks
“heavy,” don’t worry! We’ll have several lock-ins, a
retreat, and a whole lot of fun!
All interested parents and youth are invited to a
brief information session on Tuesday, August 29th
at the Church at 7:00. If you have any questions,
please call Pastor John @ 336-674-2941 (church)
or 336-480-4550 (cell).
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YAM! What is it?
Tabernacle is excited about its new Young Adult Ministry- YAM! This ministry is for
adults in college, out of college, and/or working, and welcomes singles and
married couples without children. Our prayer is that this ministry would be a
gathering where adults in similar life stages can come together to have fun,
support each other, and grow deeper in their relationships with God.
YAM Small Group welcomes all to a free dinner and games every week!
For more info on where and when to meet, please call or text
Youth Minister Savanah Aldridge at 828-406-0537.
August
Guy’s Night Out- 8/4
Domain Cleaning Day- 8/5, 11am-2pm
Spiritus! Meeting- 8/6, 5-6pm
Sunday morning Bible Study- 8/6 & 8/20
AMC Classic 18 Movie Night- 8/22
Youth Group Kick-Off- 8/27, 5-7pm
Confirmation Meeting- 8/29, 7pm
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Creative Keys of the Kingdom-August 7th-10th
6-8pm (Check-in 5:45pm)
Tabernacle’s first Worship Arts Camp has 49 children
registered! They will praise God through music, drama,
dance and painting! We could always use extra adult help,
so if you can help please contact Carla Ely @
[email protected] or Kim Cripps @ 336-207-3073.
August 20th at 2:30 in the Fellowship Hall
Parents there will be a special discussion regarding the overwhelming use of social media
by students and the types of problems it can cause for our children and youth at the next
UMW General Meeting. Marilyn Foley, a retired educator and former principal within the
Guilford County school system will be the guest speaker. Parents and families, we hope
you will join the UMW for this discussion. It will prove to be very helpful in raising
children in today’s social media climate.
August 27th 5:30 pm-MESSTIVAL-A very messy festival
This event is for K-5th graders. Have your children come ready to get very messy. Dinner
will be served.
August 27th 4-5pm-Parent-Grandparent Meeting:
If you plan to have a child attend Kingdom Kids or God’s Lil Zoo this school year, please
plan to have at least one parent attend. I will share information about our new curriculum,
Pre-Teen break out, at home faith building tools, safe sanctuaries, Kingdom Kids calendar,
trips, and our 2017-18 Medical release forms will be available to fill out a well.
September 10th from 4:30-5:30pm-God’s Lil Zoo:
A new preschool program for Sunday nights,
will kick-off this season. If you know any families
that have preschoolers aged 3-5years old please
let them know or if you would like to help
with this ministry please contact Kim Cripps
at 336-207-3073.
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It’s a special time just for Preschool
Ages, 3-5yr olds! It’s God’s Lil’ Zoo!
We’ll meet every Sunday afternoon
from 4:30-5:30pm, for a fun-filled,
educational time of Bible lessons,
games, and crafts! Our first meeting,
and Kick-Off Sunday will be
September 10th at 4:30pm! And, don’t forget your K-5th
grader’s weekly Sunday meeting
with Kingdom Kids @ 5:30pm,
beginning August 27th, with a
fun Kick-Off and Messtival- a very
messy festival, full of messy fun
and games!
CALLING ALL MEMBERS TO
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL!
If you have never been involved with, or haven’t
served for some time in our Children’s Sunday School Programs, we’d love to hear from you!
Our congregation can show their support to the
“regular” adult Sunday School helpers by
volunteering to teach and shepherd during the
months of July and August. We need this support
for our 3rd-5th graders.
If you think you could make a short term
commitment, or want to just test the waters of a
different ministry area, the summer months are a
great opportunity!
Please pray about this and if you are
interested, contact Kim Cripss @
336-207-3073 or by email @
Sunday School Is Cool
Tabernacle U.M.C. Newsletter August 2017
And now a Word from our Sponsor:
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal
encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Worship During August 2017
This month through Labor Day, we will turn
back the clock to enjoy an older style order
of worship. We’ll sing some old gospel hymns,
and have a more relaxed style of worship:
this means, WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES
(no suits or ties)! And, invite a friend
or neighbor for this month-long celebration!
Moving Day at Southeast Middle School!
SEMS is again seeking volunteers to assist several
teachers who will be changing rooms, grade levels, and
locations. Volunteers will help move desks, tables,
books, etc., as well as helping to set up classrooms,
and decorating bulletin boards. If you can help, please on August 15th,
anytime between 9am-4pm, please contact Assistant Principal Kevin
Conaway @ 336-674-4280.
Tabernacle U.M.C. Newsletter August 2017
There are lots of opportunities to get involved here at
Tabernacle U.M.C.: from helping in the church office or
assisting in Sunday School to cooking supper for our
UMYF & Kingdom Kids, joining the UM Women, writing
our college students or greeting folks coming into church.
Sometimes those opportunities are highlighted in worship
or in the bulletin. Other times, it may take a little initiative
to call and say you’d love to help out in some specific area.
We’re always looking for ways to help you be in ministry
here. Why not prayerfully ask God to show you where you
can impact our congregation and community for Him?
Join the
“CIRCLE OF 10”
Club!
We have so many new people
visiting our church every Sunday
that it’s easy to forget that being a
“friendly” congregation means
intentionally introducing yourself
to those around you.
The “Circle of 10” Club
is simply a commitment to
greet every person sitting
within 10 feet of you in the
sanctuary on Sundays.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Nina Stout 16 Russ Vick 16 Irene Blake 17 Averi Burke 17 Charlotte Stewart 17
Maria Barker 18 Jeff Jensen 18 Grace Woods 18 Leah Dunn 19 Margaret Sheets 19 Ken Worthington 19 Javin Bradley 20 Debra McKinney 21 Carla Ely 23 Glenn Griffin 23 Llinda Lambe 23 Susanne Moss 23 Jean Stafford 23 Laurie Fields 24 Taylor McKinney 24 Wyatt Brinkley 25 Jessica Brown 25 Jessi Denny 25
Kyle Harris 25 Vernon Penry 27 Gavin Thomas 27 Pete Cox 28 Steve Allison 29 Nancy Merrill 30 Allison Jensen 31 Kenzie Staley 31
Connor Burke 01 Kevin Cripps 01 Claudia Murphy 01 Jean Womble 01 Charlotte Fogleman 02 Brandon Kyker 03 Mary Margaret Lackey 03 Charlie Arnold 04 Geraldine Crenshaw 05 Tammy Field 05 Kevin Fogleman 05 Michael Brown 06 Rumsey Helms 08 Renie Ledwell Jefferson 08 Ted Stewart, Jr. 10 Jared Cox 11 Shelagh Holder 11 Lauren Roach 11 Ellen Dunlap 12 Tracey Lambe 12 Chris Ehrhardt 13 Hank Gill 13 Evan Lay 13 Brenda Stephens 13 Mary Tolle 13 Alton Overby 14 Linda Bigham 15 Jane Miller 15 Shirlean Mowery 15 Linda Wyrick 15 James McKnight 16 David Merrill 16
Take a minute to send a card, or simply give a “someone special” a call!
Ed & Peggy Christenbury 28 Kyle & Bonnie Harris 28 Jimmy & Angela Jarrett 28 Tim & Marie Younts 29 George & Kay Kiger 30 Mary & Terry Bradley 31 Gil & Linda Teague 31
Jerry & Iris Brothers 05 Michael & Mitzi Brown 05 Andy & Michelle Griffin 05 Ralph & Betty Worley 06 Charlie & Kay Arnold 11 Freo & Cindy Webster 13 Jim & Geraldine Crenshaw 17 Bob & Linda Zane 20
If your birthday or anniversary is not listed appropriately, or is omitted,
please call the church office right away so we may correct it: 336-674-2941!
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Friendship
Circle- 7pm
2
3
Food Pantry-
11am
4
Youth Guy’s
Night Out!
5
Youth
Domain
Cleaning
Day-
11am-2pm
6
Private Kirkman
Reunion- 12pm
7
Worship Camp!
Mobile Meals
Scouts- 6:30pm
8
Worship Camp!
Mobile Meals
9
Bethany Circle-
10am
Worship Camp!
Mobile Meals
10
Food Pantry-
11am
Worship Camp!
Mobile Meals
UMM- 6:30pm
11
Youth Spiritus---
Worship Camp!
Mobile Meals
12
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13
Youth Return!
Private Causey
Reunion- 1pm
No Youth Bible
Study!
ALIVE Band- 7pm
14
Fellowship
Circle Outing-
10:30am
Scouts- 6:30pm
15
16
Weekly
Rehearsal
Schedule
Resumes!
Choir- 6:30pm
Bells- 7:45pm
17
Food Pantry-
11am
Evangelism-
7pm
18 19
20
UMW Meeting with
special topic: Social
Media & Our
Students- 2:30pm-
ALL WELCOME!
21
Sunshine Circle
Outing- 6:30pm
Scouts- 6:30pm
22
Youth Movie
Night!
23 24
Food Pantry-
11am
Adult Fellowship
Outing- 9:45am
25 26
27
Homebound- 9am
Kids Messtival-
5:30pm
Youth Kick-Off-5pm
Church Council -7pm
Weekly ALIVE Band
Rehearsal Resumes!
7pm
28
GCS begin!
Scouts- 6:30pm
Missions- 7pm
29
Confirmation
Informational
Meeting- 7pm
30 31
Food Pantry-
11am
AUGUST CALENDAR
AUGUST SERVANTS
Serving
in Worship
August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27
Offering
Counters Sam Jones
June Sofley
Sam Jones
June Sofley
Sam Jones
June Sofley
Sam Jones
June Sofley
CD Delivery Patsy Phillips Kay Kiger Vicky Wheeler Phyllis Brawley
Sound Pete Cox Andy Griffin Brian Williamson Brandon Burke
Acolytes KT Thomas
Michael Brown
Mayson Eubank
Hannah Woods
Ally Hardie
Logan Ehrhardt
Abbey and Charlotte
Stewart
Hospitality 9am- Chris & Amy
Ehrhardt,
Gil Strader,
Steve Redmon,
Steve Swain
11am- Janie
Cockman,
Jay Gordon,
Chelsea Kiger,
Betty Marley,
Gayle Price
9am- John Bradley,
Kirston Braxton,
Katie Kendrick,
Chris & Amy Ehrhardt,
Steve Redmon,
Gil Strader,
11am- Jay Gordon,
Allen Griffin,
Kay Kiger
9am- Chris &
Amy Ehrhardt,
Bryan Newman,
Steve Swain
11am-
Jay Gordon,
Betty Marley,
Bruce & Dee Wolff
9am- John Bradley,
Chris & Amy Ehrhardt,
Steve Redmon,
Pete & Brenda
Stephens
11am- Jay Gordon,
Allen Griffin,
Kay Kiger,
Bruce & Dee Wolff
Pleasant Union UMC Annual Children’s
Consignment Sale is Friday, August 11th,
7am-8pm, AND Saturday, August 12th, 8am-2pm!
Interested in becoming a consigner? Send your request to:
[email protected]. Please shop with us to benefit
Pleasant Union’s Missions and our community!
TUMC HAS BEEN DELIVERING MEALS IN THE PLEASANT GARDEN COMMUNITY FOR MANY YEARS!
From 2015-2016 Guilford County delivered 102,127 meals to 646 seniors in our community. Unfortunately,
there are 102 neighbors on a waiting list. If you or someone you know (age 60+) is in need of a home delivered
meal, please contact the Senior Resource Center at 336-373-4816. With additional funds and volunteers we
hope to eradicate the waiting list in Guilford Co. YOU can help by:
1. Joining our team of volunteers to deliver meals.
2. Making a donation: Senior Resource Center, PO Box 21993, Greensboro, NC 27420.
3. Praying for this much-needed mission and helping to spread the word!
Ministers: The Tabernacle Congregation
Pastor: Rev. John Woods (cell: 336-480-4550)
Church Office: 336-674-2941 Daycare: 336-674-0335
Website: www.tabernacle-umc.org
Rev. John Woods (Pastor) [email protected]
Savanah Aldridge (Minister of Youth) [email protected]
Kimberly Cripps (Children’s Ministries) [email protected]
Carla Ely (Music Ministries) [email protected]
Richard Dunn II (Worship Leader) [email protected]
Antonela Frashëri (Pianist) [email protected]
Joyce Sosnowski (Finances) [email protected]
Allen Haywood (Maintenance) [email protected]
Ashley Walters (Office Administrator) [email protected]
NEWSLETTER/BULLETIN DEADLINES:
The deadline for the Friday Newsletter (prayer list, announcements, etc.) is Thursday at 12pm noon.
The deadline for the Sunday Bulletin is Wednesday at 12pm noon.
The deadline for the Monthly Newsletter is the 20th of the month prior to the month of the newsletter.
Please make requests to the Office Administrator for all upcoming events/meetings (even if it is an annual event).
Please specify date/time, what area of the building will be used, sound (including any specific equipment needed),
or if kitchen facilities are needed. Due to quite a few of our staff members being new to TUMC this will help to
ensure all details are clear, staff/committee members are in place, and there are no conflicts in dates.
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
Carolyn Allred, Dorothy Batson,
Ed Barber, Katie Berrier,
Edd Bigham, Jessica Blake,
Steve Blake, Diane Boit,
Larry Bowden, Harold Bowman,
Rosie Brien, Averi Burke,
Gail Causey, April Chance,
Mary Claiborne, Carolyn Cox,
Geraldine Crenshaw,
Patricia Crutchfield, Lauren Doyle,
Red Dunlap, Brookie Eddinger,
Lisa Faulkner, Lacy Fogleman,
Henry Gray, Sandra Greeson,
Sandra Guffey, Paige Hedrick,
Chris Helms, Susan & Matt Henney,
Pearline Hicks, Melinda Housh,
Herb Jones, Susan King,
Darrell Lashley, Emory McClintock,
Debra McKinney, Carol McGuire,
Edwin Myrise, Michael Nelson,
Larry Nordan, Bill Price,
Christopher Seaman, Dana Smith,
Zayne Smith, Doris Sizemore,
Ron Straughan, Arta Mae Varner,
Buffy Youngs, Candace Wall,
Molly Zimmerman
OUR SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES:
Sandra Raasch (Honduras), Kenya
Partners, Alger & Joyce Morris
(Cambodia)
OUR MILITARY: Luke Rebertus,
Jason “Caesar” Wolff, Joel Woods,
Conner Worthington
OUR SHUT INS: Irene Blake, Bill
Early (Abbottswood, Apt B315), Nancy
& Lee Fisher (Abbottswood, Apt. C
306), Meralyn Meadows (The Laurels),
Julia Sosnowski (Morningview),
Frances Whitt
Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you
each Sunday after the 11:00am service,
in the Dyar Library.
Tabernacle U.M.C. Newsletter AUGUST 2017
Tabernacle Uni ted Methodist Church
5721 Methodist Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
336-674-2941
Tabernacle@tabernacle -umc .org
T a b e r n a c l e U M C
i s a p l a c e f o r u s t o
P r a i s e G o d ,
G r o w D i s c i p l e s ,
S e r v e t h e W o r l d .
