Fellowship

2011-2012

Rally Sunday! September 25 at 10:00am
Join us as we begin our new church year together. Come and meet and greet new people, catch up with old friends and sign up for many volunteer opportunities throughout the year.Some Examples of volunteer opportunities:
Scripture Reading
Providing Offertory music
Serving dinner at Lifebridge
Coffee Pourer
Greeters
Providing Flowers for Sunday
October Halloween Parking
Sunday School Teachers
Youth Group Leaders
Trustee Work Days
Serving on an Action Group
These are just a few examples...there are many more ways to Extend Your Hands and Expect Miracles at Tabernacle Church this year! After our worship service we will gather together in the Dining Room for all the fun activities including our popular raffle!

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3rd Annual U2Charist, Saturday, November 5 at 7:00pm.
For all the information click here U2charist_poster.pdf

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200th Anniversary Celebration

On February 5, 2012 Tabernacle Church will be celebrating the 200th Anniverary of the Commissioning of the first five missionaries who left America to go to foreign countries. Adoniram Judson and Ann, and Samuel Newell and Harriet sailed from Derby Wharf on February 19, 2012 on the brig Caravan, and landed in India in June, 2012. Eventually the Judsons went to Burma where they spent the rest of their lives preaching and teaching and translating the Bible into Burmese. Our celebration will be in honor of those intrepid men and women who left home and family to help others. Our mission endeavors continue today as we work to make life better for those in need in all parts of the world, particularly in areas of devastation caused by fires, earthquakes and floods. Come and join in our celebration as we review the history of our church and look forward to a renewal of our committment to Extending Hands, Expecting Miracles!

I believe that deepening our faith through Bible Studies is an important way for us to develop our relationship with Jesus. At Tabernacle, we offer unique opportunities for Adults to study together.

Beginning Monday November 7 at 12:00 noon, please join me for a Lectionary Discussion Group. Each week, we will look at the upcoming scripture passage using tools from the curriculum “Feasting on the Word.” Everyone is welcome! Bring a bag lunch.

7:30 AM – Taking a closer look at Mary, the mother of Jesus. Using texts from all four Gospels, we will discover more about this woman who accompanied her son from birth to death.

4:00 PM – Who are the men that influenced young Jesus? Looking at his birth and early journey to Egypt, who were the prominent men in Ancient Palestine and in this young boy’s life?

7:30 AM – a 5-week study focused on Mary Magdelene as the most important disciple.

4:00 PM – a 5-week Bible Study focused on Judas Iscariot, the most controversial disciple.

Tabernacle Church and the History of Missionaries
Beginning Monday January 9 at 5:00 pm, let’s look at the history of the first Missionaries to leave America on a ship. We will read excerpts from historical documents and discuss the impact that 1812 Missionaries have on 2012 Mission Programs. Then on Sunday February 5 at 10:00 AM join us for worship to commemorate the first Missionaries. The Rev. Liz Walker will be preaching.

Adult Spiritual Formation is vital to our souls and to our world. I love to be in a circle of curious Christians who want to study together. Please gather in my office for these spiritual discussions.

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If you can't be with us on Sunday morning, please tune in to
Salem Access TV - (SATV) - Channel 3
on Wednesday afternoons at 3:00pm
for a rebroadcast of our Sunday Worship Service.

Tabernacle Church, UCC