Deacon Ordination Service

Please join us for a Deacon Ordination Service on Sunday, November 13, at 5 PM in the Worship Center. Tee Conner will be ordained during this special and meaningful service. A cookie and punch reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. We will also be honoring our new Deacon Emeriti Gary Bullock and David Cooke during the morning worship on November 13. 

Thanksgiving Meal

We will serve a Thanksgiving meal during our normal hours for Wednesday night dinner on November 16. Reservations must be made in advance and tickets purchased. You may purchase tickets in the Fellowship Hall during Wednesday night dinner or in the church office. The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, November 9. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Fast passes will be provided to those who teach a Wednesday night study or WAM! participants. Please bring canned goods for the food boxes we are providing the families we will serve through the Christmas Store.

Christmas Save the Dates!

The Christmas season is approaching soon and we will have three events you can join in for the Christmas celebration.

Sunday, December 4 (5 PM)-

Christmas at Tabernacle: Glory to God in the Highest!

Choir & Orchestra led Christmas extravaganza with an all-church Christmas party after the concert!

Sunday, December 18 (5 PM)-

Service of Remembrance

A service of reflection for those who have lost loved ones or are bearing a burden this holiday season.

Saturday, December 24 (5 PM)-

Christmas Eve Service

A family night of worship as we sing carols and light candles in celebration of God's love coming to the world.

Christmas Decorating

We need lots of helpers on Sunday, November 20 at 3 PM as we decorate the church for the Christmas season. Child care will be provided so that young adults can participate again this year! If you have questions, please contact James Kimmel.

Christmas Store

The Christmas Store is coming up soon, and we need your help in serving over 70 families this Christmas. You can sign up for a family by clicking HERE or by contacting Doyle Akins at 678-386-6371. We will also be providing canned food items for each family. These can be donated in the hallway bins near the Fellowship Hall labeled Christmas Store. Food will also be collected at the Thanksgiving Meal.

Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Needed

This year Tabernacle Baptist Church will be the Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Location for the West Georgia area. The National Collection Week (NCW) is November 14-21, and we still need the help of many volunteers to help make this year a success. If you are interested in helping this year, contact Ben Ervin. 

Poinsettia Sale

It's time for the yearly poinsettia sale to decorate the Worship Center. Each plant is $17, and forms are now available in the church office or online. You can pay for poinsettias with cash or check at the church office. The deadline for orders is Wednesday, December .

55+ Adult Christmas Dinner

All senior adults are invited to attend our annual Sr. Adult Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 5, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Please purchase tickets before November 28 at the Help Desk in the Welcome Center. The ticket cost is $10.

Men's Retreat

We want to invite all the men of Tabernacle to join us for a Men's Retreat on January 13-15. This will be a great time of fellowship and growth for their walk in their Christian life. We will have COL (Ret) Chaplain James (Jim) Carter as a guest speaker. You can learn more about him HERE. The cost is $45. Click the button to sign up by December 2.

The following items are needed and can be dropped off in the appropriate collection bin in the missions hallway.

Open Hands: Bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper

Soup Kitchen: plastic bags

November 9

Vegetable Beef soup 

Grilled Cheese

Salad Bar

Pound Cake with Berries 

Sweet & Unsweet Tea

Kids Meal: Hotdog or PBJ with chips or

1/2 portion of adult meal

November 16

(Tickets pre-purchased by 11/9)

Roasted Turkey Breast

Dressing with gravy

Baked Sweet Potato

Green Beans

Cranberry Sauce

Rolls

Apple or Pecan Pie

Sweet & Unsweet Tea

Worship Attendance

In-person: 388

Online: 60* 

*Each household view could be one or more people

Sunday School Attendance

265

Contributions November 6, 2022

F/Y 2022-2023 Plan:

$1,497,850

Weekly Average Gift Required:

$28,805

Actual Receipts This Week:

$33,845

Actual Weekly Average Receipts YTD:

$27,651

Memorials/Honorariums November 6, 2022

Unrestricted Gifts in Memory of:

Mr. Tommy Haney

Christmas Store in Memory of:

Mrs. Novie Wilkes

Missions Gift in Memory of:

Dr. Ron Stone