Be Transformed by Christ. See Transformation for Christ.
Our mission is to know, show, and share the love of Jesus Christ with our community and world.
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Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service
(Tuesday, December 24 at 5 PM) is an exciting time as we share in the joy of Christ's coming to earth. This family service for all ages will feature carol singing, the reading of the Christmas story for kids, and a mass candle lighting at the end of the service. We invite the entire family to worship together as no childcare will be available.
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Office Closed December 24-26, January 1
Our church offices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on December 24, 25, and 26, but will resume normal business hours on Friday, December 27 from 8:30 AM-1 PM. We will also be closed on January 1 for the New Years holiday.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your church staff!
We hope you feel the warmth and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ this Christmas and pray you have a blessed New Year!
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Who's Your One - Starts January 5
Every day, God surrounds you with people with whom you have divine appointments. Friends, family members, fellows in the community, perceived foes, and “fellows unknown” (funks) are all around you! How will you engage them? In 2020, we are seeking to simplify our call to evangelize these people in our midst by asking a simple question: “Who’s Your One?” Who is the one person to whom God is leading you to faithfully witness? This theme will permeate our conversations on Sunday mornings as we start the year. Prayerfully prepare your heart for God’s leading as together we seek to see each one grow in a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
It's that time of the year again for our annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Between now and the end of the year, every penny designated for the Lottie Moon offering will go directly to support our missionaries on the field through the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Missions Partnership Council has set a goal of $25,000.00 for this year. As you prayerfully consider your involvement, we want to challenge you to give sacrificially above and beyond your normal tithes and offerings so the gospel can continue to reach every tribe and tongue.
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Now Hiring!
We are beginning a search for our next Administrative Assistant for Worship and Communications. This role on our team has been expanded and will be available in February, but we are looking to hire the position soon. If you know of anyone interested, they can submit a resume to info@tabernacle.org. For any questions, please contact
James Kimmel
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Cruise Cruise Information Meeting
An information meeting for the 2021 Tabernacle Winter cruise will be held on January 12 at 12:15 PM in the Parlor.
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A Night of Hope
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also be a time of hardship for many who are navigating life-threatening diseases or who have experienced loss. Join us Sunday, January 26 at 5 PM, for a Night of Hope. Speakers Jason Rowell and Sara Claudia Tillman will discuss the adversities they have encountered and overcome. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall and a love offering for the speakers will be taken at the end of the service. Please complete the
online form
if childcare is needed.
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Quarterly Church Conference
We will have a quarterly church conference on January 19 at 4 PM in the chapel.
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Guidelines for End-Year Giving
Here are some guidelines to keep in mind as we approach the end of the year. The IRS requires that contributions credited to your 2019 contribution statement must be in the church office no later than midnight on Tuesday, December 31. Any stock transfers must also be completed no later than December 31 (contact the Financial Office for transfer instruction). If you mail a contribution to the church through the U.S. Postal Service, the postmark on the envelope must be December 31 or earlier. Contributions made through the church’s online giving service must be initiated no later than December 31. To give online, please go to:
www.tabernacle.org/give-online/.
Should you have questions, please direct them to Lynn in the Financial Office. Tabernacle appreciates your tithes and offerings.
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Christmas Decoration Take Down
We will be taking down all of our Christmas decorations on Thursday, January 2 beginning at 10 AM. If you are available to help at any time that day, we could use your help. Thanks again to Tena Poteat and the wonderful crew who organized our decorations this year.
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Senior Adult Soup and Chili Lunch
The Senior Adults will have their Soup and Chili Lunch on January 7 at 11:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.
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Marriage 2020: Ebenezers, Snapshots and What’s Next?
Marriage 2020 is a two-day onsite retreat for couples with children at home designed to help you and your spouse intentionally focus on centering your marriage on Christ. This year, we will be led through these discussions by veteran couple, Greg and Barbara Williams, who will help you look at the past, examine where you are in your marriage and where you want to go. The retreat starts with dinner on Friday, February 28 at 5:30 pm and concludes at noon on Saturday, February 29. Breakfast is also provided on Saturday morning. Childcare is available with reservation. Please sign up by January 10.
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Forge Men’s Fellowship Groups
All men are invited to Forge Men’s Fellowship for Bible study, prayer and opportunities to connect with fellow men. Meetings will be each Tuesday at 6:30 AM in the Life Center Café starting January 7. For more information, contact
Rob Sauls
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Youth Ski Trip Sign Up
The sign up for February youth ski trip is ongoing. The trip will be on February 16-20 and will cost $150. The deadline to sign up and pay the $50 deposit has been extended to January 5, with the remainder due January 26. For more information or to sign up, contact Wally Dedman or
Crystal Gilley
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DNOW
The youth will participate in a discipleship weekend starting January 17 at 6 PM. Youth will spend the night at host homes and meet back on Saturday, January 18. Saturday activities will include team building, discipleship breakout sessions, and a youth rally service. If you are interested in hosting students at your home or for more information, contact Wally Dedman.
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Georgia Baptist State Youth Choir Festival
Tabernacle will host hundreds of teenagers in our facility for the Georgia Baptist State Youth Choir Festival on Friday night, January 24 beginning at 6 PM and Saturday, January 25 in the morning and afternoon. All of our youth are welcome to participate. If you are interested in participating in this awesome weekend, please contact
James Kimmel
. Also, all are welcome to attend the closing concert on Saturday at 1:45 PM in our worship center to support these teenagers from across our state.
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Winter Semester Wednesday Adult Discipleship Classes
Discipleship Express @ 3:45 PM
Transformed: The Miracle of Life Change - Leader: Pastor Rob Sauls, room 206. Starts 1/8 (6 weeks).
Is a “changed life” really possible? If we’re honest, most of us would say no. There’s good news for you! Life change is possible! God created you to grow, to change, to experience intimacy and adventure. In this study, you will learn how true life change can happen to you. This fresh approach to spiritual transformation is designed to move you from the frustration of failure to the freedom you have in Christ. Book cost: $10 (no childcare@ 3:45).
Class repeats at 6PM.
Adult Discipleship @ 6 PM
12 Women of the Bible, Part 2 - Leaders: Tracey Cleek and Jan McPherson, room Parlor. Starts 1/8 (6 weeks).
In this Bible Study,
Twelve Women of the Bible
, Lysa TerKuerst, Elisa Morgan, Jeanne Stevens and other leaders look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve biblical women and what they mean for your life today. Book cost $10.
Parenting Today - Leader Dana Harman
,
room 319. Starts 1/8 (6 weeks).
Based on Proverbs 22:6. Parenting Today presents the characteristics of a strong family, the importance of parental leadership, and the value of establishing family goals and parenting philosophies. Book cost: $10.
Transformed: The Miracle of Life Change - Leader: Pastor Rob Sauls, room 206. Starts 1/8 (6 weeks).
Is a “changed life” really possible? If we’re honest, most of us would say no. There’s good news for you! Life change is possible! God created you to grow, to change, to experience intimacy and adventure. In this study, you will learn how true life change can happen to you. This fresh approach to spiritual transformation is designed to move you from the frustration of failure to the freedom you have in Christ. Book cost: $10.
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Community Needs
Open Hands, our community food and assistance center, needs ready-to-eat soups, baby wipes, and can openers. Alice's House, a local children's home, needs trash bags, laundry detergent, and liquid hand soap. Items may be dropped off in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall.
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Sunday's Report - December 22, 2019
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Morning Worship Service Attendance
Worship Center - 350
Extended Teaching Care - 37
Total - 387
Silent Lord's Supper Attendance
Total - 124
Sunday School Attendance
On Campus - 299
External Bible Study - 24
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Memorials/Honorariums December 22, 2019
Unrestricted Gifts in Memory of:
Mr. Dallas Young
Mr. Charlie Story
Mr. John Henry Burson
Mrs. Jewell Burson
Unrestricted Gifts in Honor of:
Chalmus and Linda Kiser’s 60
th
Wedding Anniversary
Annie Armstrong Offering in Memory of:
Mr. Tony McKenzie
Envisioning Transformation in Memory of:
Mrs. Margie Tucker
Envisioning Transformation in Honor of:
Mr. Rick Bohannon
Dr. John and Mrs. Barbara Burson
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Contributions December 22, 2019
This Week’s Gifts
Unrestricted Gifts - $38,624.10
Envisioning Transformation – $22,815.00
Budgeted Missions - $463.00
YTD Giving Report: Oct ’19-Sep ‘20
Revenue Needs - $353,538.48
Unrestricted Gifts - $343,518.44
Env. Transformation Gifts – $112,145.99
Budgeted Missions - $6,607.00
Total Expenditures - $383,776.92
Financial Plan
Deficit
- $33,563.15
Envisioning Transformation:
Given to Date: $867,940.28
Pledges: $1,057.36*
Remaining Amount: $131,002.36
* Pledge total includes gifts over and above original pledges
Lottie Moon Total Given:
$21,615.00
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Lottie Moon Offering in Memory of:
Mrs. Pat Ball
Mr. Tommy Traylor
Mr. Smitty Reeves
Mrs. Janice Kittle
Mr. R. L. Fuller
Mr. J. E. Beckham, Sr.
Mr. Hubert McDonald, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Burson
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tatum
Lottie Moon in Honor of:
Chris and Katie Nalls
Chalmus and Linda Kiser’s 60
th
Wedding Anniversary
Missions in Honor of:
Chalmus and Linda Kiser’s 60
th
Wedding Anniversary
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As a reminder, there will be no Wednesday activities until January 8, 2020.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Sunday School - 9:45 AM Worship Service - 11 AM
150 Tabernacle Drive, Carrollton, Georgia 30117
Church Office: 770-832-7063 Fax: 770-834-2777
Sunday Broadcast: WBTR-FM 92.1 at 11:00 AM
Dr. Dana Harman, Director of Children’s Ministries & Weekday Preschool
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