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Welcome to
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
Tabernacle Staff
Pastor
Rev. Barry Throckmorton
[email protected]
In emergencies, 868-9345
831 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, Virginia 23662
www.tabernacleumc.org
www.facebook.com/Tabernacle
(757) 868-6842
CCLI #2007926
Candidate for Ordained
Ministry/Youth Director
Brent Staul
[email protected]
We are glad you are here!
Please let us know you are here by filling in the Friendship
Register. If you have prayer requests, joys, or concerns such
as births, deaths, hospitalizations, or illnesses, please fill out the
prayer request cards located in your pew.
Director of Ministries
Development
Rusty Sackett
[email protected]
Sunday Worship Services
The Nursery is available for all services.
8:45 a.m. Early Service
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service
11:00 a.m. Side Door Service
Children's Church during the 11:00 services
We offer a special worship time for our children ages 4 years -2nd
grade every Sunday. They begin worship with the congregation at
11:00 a.m. and are led from the services to Children's Worship
in room 23 where they may be picked up at 12:00 p.m.
Nursery
Our nursery is just down the hall from the sanctuary.
The nursery is available for infants through age 4 during all
Worship Services and the Sunday School hour.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m.
We invite you and every member of your family to join us for
this time of fellowship and teaching.
Youth
Youth Fellowship activities for 6th grade through 12th grade
are announced each week in the bulletin.
Interim Choir Director
Betsy Forrest
[email protected]
Side Door Worship Leaders
Rich and Susie Mar3n
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary/Finance Manager
Ann Higginbotham
[email protected]
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lunch hour may vary,
please call ahead.
Tabernacle UMC and
Common Ground Caféon the web,
Facebook,
and Twi;er!
We would love to include you in our church family.
To become a church member, you may either indicate your interest on the Friendship Register, call the
church office, or talk to the pastor. To join, you may unite on profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or
by transfer of your membership from another church. Membership is open to all.
Tabernacle
United Methodist Church
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
November 30, 2014 - 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to
Tabernacle United Methodist Church
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
November 30, 2014
Advent / Christmas Week Three
8:45 a.m.
( ♦ Please stand in praise to God for these acts of worship if you are able.)
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal No. 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Proclaiming
PREPARING
Entering
Old Testament Lesson
♦ Psalter (Unison)
Silent Meditation
(Please write on a prayer card any prayer concerns you wish for pastor to include in this morning’s prayer.)
Prelude
Lighting of the Advent/Christmas Wreath Candle
Richard and Nancy Brooks
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Isaiah 40:9-11a Go up on a high mountain, messenger Zion! Raise your voice
and shout, messenger Jerusalem! Raise it; don’t be afraid; say to the cities of
Judah, “Here is your God!” Here is the LORD God, coming with strength, with a
triumphant arm, bringing his reward with him and his payment before him.
Like a shepherd, God will tend the flock; he will gather lambs in his arms.
As we light this third candle of the Advent/Christmas season, we rejoice that God sends
messengers to bring us Good News of the coming of the Lord. We celebrate the
Good News: Christ will come again.
In the light we wait for the coming of our Lord. Come Lord Jesus, come!
PRAISING
Sermon
Pastor
♦ Hymn No. 206
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”
The Presentation (Please be seated.)
We Offer Our Gifts, Our Tithes, and Ourselves
Pastor
Offertory Music
♦ Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
♦ Benediction
♦ Call to Worship
Tell the timid to take heart:
The Lord our God will come!
Liturgist
♦ Depart to Serve
♦ Pass the Peace
Liturgist
No. 95
Sending Forth
Pastor
Joy Choir
Praying
Pastoral Prayer
“What a Difference One Life Makes”
Promising
♦ Welcome Moments (Please sign the Friendship Register and then pass it to your neighbor.) Liturgist
Anthem
Liturgist
Pastor
♦ Hymn No. 131
Tabernacle Beyond the Walls
Psalm 85 (No. 806)
Liturgist
Gospel Lesson
Mark 1:1-8 (Pew Bible NT pg. 34)
This is the Word of God, for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
♦ Songs of Praise (Please stand.)
No. 694
“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
No. 234
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
(Greet one another in the name of the Lord.)
(During this time, please place your prayer requests in the basket up front.)
Isaiah 40:1-11 (Pew Bible OT pg. 667)
Pastor
“We Gather Together”
Pastor
Worship Participants
Pianist: Pat Clark
Greeters: Susan and Harris Luscomb and Pat and Steve Lang
Ushers: Doug Moore, Billy Evans, and Bud Southall
Acolyte: Andrew Lang
Liturgist: Harris Luscomb
Joy Choir Director: Craig Forrest
Music Leader: Ben Owen
Pastor: Barry Throckmorton
Ministers: The Congregation
Tabernacle
Responding in Faith
Welcome to
United Methodist Church
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
November 30, 2014
Advent / Christmas Week Three
Sermon
11:00 a.m.
( ♦ Please stand in praise to God for these acts of worship if you are able.)
♦ Hymn No. 206
(Please write on a prayer card any prayer concerns you wish for pastor to include in this morning’s prayer.)
Chancel Choir
Welcome Moments (Please sign the Friendship Register and then pass it to your neighbor.) Liturgist
Lighting of the Advent/Christmas Wreath Candle
The Trant family
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Isaiah 40:9-11a Go up on a high mountain, messenger Zion! Raise your voice
and shout, messenger Jerusalem! Raise it; don’t be afraid; say to the cities of
Judah, “Here is your God!” Here is the LORD God, coming with strength, with a
triumphant arm, bringing his reward with him and his payment before him.
Like a shepherd, God will tend the flock; he will gather lambs in his arms.
As we light this third candle of the Advent/Christmas season, we rejoice that God sends
messengers to bring us Good News of the coming of the Lord. We celebrate the
Good News: Christ will come again.
In the light we wait for the coming of our Lord. Come Lord Jesus, come!
♦ Opening Hymn No. 694
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”
Pastor
Pastoral Prayer
Pastor
(Greet one another in the name of the Lord.)
(During this time, please place your prayer requests in the basket up front.)
Prelude and Procession (A time to quietly prepare our hearts and minds for worship.)
♦ Call to Worship (Responsive)
Tell the timid to take heart:
The Lord our God will come!
Liturgist
The Lord’s Prayer with Choral Amen
No. 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Tabernacle Beyond the Walls
Pastor
Reception of Tithes and Offerings
Pastor
Offertory Music
♦ Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
♦ Affirmation of Faith
Apostles’ Creed
♦ Hymn No. 131
“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
No. 881
“We Gather Together”
♦ Benediction
Pastor
♦ Choral Response
Chancel Choir
♦ Postlude
Proclaiming the Word
Anthem
Chancel Choir
Children’s Moment
Phoebe Harcum
We encourage all children to be active in the full worship service. Children from 4 yrs. to 2nd grade,
at the parent's discretion, may go to Children's Church in room 23 after the children’s message.
♦ Psalter (Unison)
No. 95
Sending to Serve
Unison Prayer
Liturgist
Loving God, you sent your prophet, John, to prepare your way among us and
to call us to repentance. Strengthen us to live lives of steadfast love and
faithfulness as we await the Messiah’s return that all may see your reign of
peace through your just and gracious rule. Amen.
Old Testament Lesson
Pastor
♦ Pass the Peace
Gathering
Chiming of the Hour and Choral Introit (Please remain seated)
“What a Difference One Life Makes”
Isaiah 40:1-11 (Pew Bible OT pg. 667)
Psalm 85 (No. 806, Musical Response)
Gospel Lesson
Mark 1:1-8 (Pew Bible NT pg. 34)
This is the Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Liturgist
Liturgist
Pastor
Worship Participants
Organist: Nancy White
Pianist: Carroll Edd Emerson
Greeters: Kris Kritzler, and Joyce and John Davis
Ushers: Carey Freeman, Charlie French, Bill Jones, and Charlie Murray
Crucifer: Christopher Torres
Liturgist: Tim Trant
Director of Chancel Choir: Betsy Forrest
Pastor: Barry Throckmorton
Ministers: The Congregation
There’s still plenty of time for more children and youth to join in rehearsals! November 30, 2014, 11:00 a.m.
“Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community.”
COUNTDOWN (Band Only)
Gotta Walk That Narrow Road
OPENER
Mighty to Save
WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
God You Reign
I’m Standing on the Solid Rock
Away in a Manger (with children)
Children (4yrs - 2nd grade) may go to Children’s Church in room 23 after the songs.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYER REQUESTS AND OFFERING
Grace Like Rain
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Holy Spirit Rain Down
SCRIPTURE
Mark 1:1-8
MESSAGE
“Prepare the Way”
CLOSING
Carry You
BLESSING
Announcements
† Prayer List †
Prayer Requests
Shut Ins
New additions:
Dominion Village
Logan Blazvick
Mary Ann Lynch
Rose & Don Tyndall
Maxine Tillotson
Joyce & Holmes Topping
Sadie Ray Verser
Chip Barton
Jaime Benites
Jim Byrn
Billy Buettel
Mike Cross
Kevin Dean
Dave Elliot
Andrew Huffman
Leslie Hunt
Jared Martin
Jim Orr
Noelle Reeves
Stacy Reeves
Matthew Spyker
Andrew Staton
Alex Todd
Nicholas Wheeler
Chancel flowers are
given to the glory of
God and in memory of
Anna Joyce, Ben, and
Thelma Freeman by
the family.
Continue praying for:
Sadie Alexander
E. J. Barcus
Alma Behler
Rosemary Boudreaux
Mary & Dick Burnett
Fred Durr
Karen Fortier
Joe Fraga
Red Gillikin
Brenda Hilliard
Dale Jamison
Gloria Lang
Charlie McDaniels
George Miller
Bill Mullins
Wes Pak
Tabitha Perdue
Donna Pitts
Rose Robertson
Doris Sandy
Patrick Stapleton (1)
Patrick Stapleton (2)
2 different people!
Bob Staul
Karen Steele
Richard Tisdale
Jerry Valdez
Jean Vaughan
Carolyn & Hoyt Wilson
Roy Wilson
The Chesapeake
Duddy & Betty Forrest
Coliseum Park
Marion Hohfeldt
Eden Pines
Burnette Ellis
Five Star Living
Kenny Messick
Golden Living
Mary Robertson
The Newport
Mary B. Edwards
Our Lady of P. H.
Shirley Freeman
St. Frances N. H.
Margie Evans
Warwick Forrest
Curt Claud
Pat Claud
PAST R’S
November 30
Sam Huggin
December 2
Ronald Blackburn
Bob Redman
December 3
Bev Barnes
December 4
Nellie Freeman
Megan Peterson
December 5
Katie Luscomb
Gary McCardell
December 6
Rick Rohrer
Cindy Zember
Did we miss your
birthday? Call the
church office!
Tuesday, December 2
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, December 4
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Finance Committee
Monday, Dec. 1
8:00 PM in room 8
Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM
All women are invited.
Christian Yoga
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
in the fellowship hall
Please note: Our class
will continue to meet through the
Christmas and New Year’s
holidays!
York Convalescent
Bill Anderson
Prayer Shawl Group
Wednesdays at 3:00 PM
All are welcome!
Homebound
Patsy Green
Mary Moore
Martha Sutton
Dolly Woolard
Tabernacle aiding PORT
Warwick Memorial
December 16 - 17
Sign-up form on insert!
Send a card to let these folks know they are remembered:
June Lacks
Elsie Lawson
175 Smith Road
c/o Carlton R. Lawson
Poquoson, VA 23662
10702 Cedar Post Lane
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Names will remain on the Prayer List for four weeks. Please call Pastor Barry, 868-6842, for pastoral needs.
Bulletin Deadlines
Due to early printing
dates, please send
announcements for the
December 21 and 28 and
January 4 bulletins to the
church office no later than
December 15. Thank you.
Weekly Calendar
Faith in Action
Stewardship
Sunday, November 23
Attendance
51
Sunday School
8:45 Early Service 61
11:00 Traditional 102
89
11:00 Side Door
Children’s Church 15
Giving
$ 7,173
General
$
785
Building
$
657
Designated
$
190
Apport'mts.
Children’s Church
Volunteers
Sunday, November 30
K4-2 Leader: Molly Trant
K4-2 Adult: Cristin Begor
K4-2 Teen Helper Needed
Sunday, December 7
K4-2 Leader: Adriane Buettel
K4-2 Adult: Angela Staul
K4-2 Teen Helper Needed
Please help
us meet our
commitment to
the ministries
of the United
Methodist
Church.
65%
Sunday, November 30
8:45 AM Early Service
9:45 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Traditional Service
11:00 AM Side Door Service
12:05 PM Children/Youth
Music Rehearsal
12:00 PM CSWL
6:00 PM Women’s Chorus
Monday, December 1
6:00 PM Scouts
6:30 PM Joy Choir
7:00 PM Admin. Board
7:00 PM Troop 28
8:00 PM Finance Committee
8:00 PM Venture Crew
8:30 PM Troop 28 CM
Tuesday, December 2
Bulletin Deadline
7:30 AM Kiwanis
9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study
6:00 PM Christian Yoga
Wednesday, December 3
2:00 PM Scouts
3:00 PM Prayer Shawl
5:30 PM Wed. Night Dinner
6:30 PM Adult Program
6:30 PM GriefShare
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
7:30 PM Unshackled
7:30 PM Ruritan Board
Thursday, December 4
6:30 PM Scouts
7:00 PM Men’s Chorus
8:00 PM AA
Friday, December 5
Office Closed
Saturday, December 6
9:00 AM YRD UMW
Advent Breakfast
Sunday, December 7
8:45 AM Early Service
9:45 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Traditional Service
11:00 AM Side Door Service
12:05 PM Children/Youth Music
Announcements
Poinsettia deadline
is Thursday, December 4!
Youth/Children Christmas Eve
Rehearsals Today!
There’s still time for more children
and youth to participate in the
Family Christmas Eve Service on
December 24 at 5:30 PM. Rehearsals are on
Sundays after the 11:00 AM worship services
through December 21. For more information,
contact Megan Peterson at 868-6344 or
[email protected].
UMW Giving Tree
Supporting our community
Select a stocking or grocery bag
"ornament" from the tree in the hall by the
sanctuary. Stocking purchases go to our
shut-ins and food to the Food Pantry. Please
return your gift(s) by December 14. For more
information contact Frances Munn, 868-4671.
Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 14
The Chancel Choir will present
their Christmas Cantata, The
Christmas Story, A Classic
Carol Celebration, on Sunday,
December 14 at the 11:00
Traditional Service. All are invited to attend!
"The Silent House"
Sunday, December 21
Presented by the Side Door
Team, “The Silent House” is a
musical drama about a
Christmas tree farmer struggling to recapture his
faith. Join us at 6:00 PM in the fellowship hall for
the program - a reception will follow. This event
is open to the public and everyone is invited.
Announcements
Door Decorating Contest!
One Week Left for “on-time”
Door Decorating
Our Christmas Door Decorating
Doo
Conte r
st! Contest is under way. Every group
is invited to decorate an interior door
for Christmas. The names of 32
assigned groups have been posted by their
doors. At least 9 more doors are available if
you or your group would like to decorate a
door. Please contact Rusty at 868-6842 or
[email protected] to sign up for a door.
The decorations should be completed by
Sunday, December 7. All doors will be judged
and “awards” will be presented to the winners
in a variety of fun categories. Judging will begin
Monday morning, December 8. The awards
will be announced at the Christmas Pot Luck
Dinner on Wednesday, December 17.
Facebook users will again be able to vote for
the Facebook People’s Choice Award winners.
Enjoy the spirit of a friendly competition and
help Tabernacle decorate for Christmas.
UMM Clothing Drive
UMM are collecting clothing
and bedding supplies for
LINK thru December 16. The
collection box is located in the front hallway.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Family Service
at 5:30 PM in the Sanctuary
Contemporary Christmas Eve Service
at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Candlelight Communion Service
at 11:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Administrative Board Meeting
Monday, December 1
7:00 PM in room 9
This meeting is open to all members. Copies
of the approved minutes are available in the
church office.
Starts at 5:30 PM
Please RSVP
Programs at 6:30 PM
All are welcome on Wednesdays! Please
RSVP by Monday noon. See insert for details.
Dinner Volunteers Needed
A volunteer group is needed to host
our Christmas Pot Luck Dinner on
December 17. This dinner can NOT be held
without a host group. Volunteers should
contact Rusty at [email protected] or
868-6842 as soon as possible.
“Under Wraps, The Gift We Never Expected”
Advent study continues Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Lesson 3 deals with our need to remember
that God wants to be our first love and have
first place in our lives. God is jealous for us
and wants us to be completely available for
Jesus to work in us - with nothing
standing in the way. Everyone is
welcome to join us as we prepare
for Christmas this year.
GriefShare
Our regular series resumes this
week and will meet every
Wednesday through December 17
at 6:30 PM in room 6. For more information,
contact facilitator, Dana Dunham, at 871-6965
or [email protected]. Please share
the flyers on the welcome tables with your
friends and neighbors in need. All are welcome.
Children’s Church News
Children’s Church for children ages
4 years through 2nd grade will
continue to meet during the 11:00
services. Volunteers may sign up
online at Children’s Church @
TUMC: Children’s Church Adult/Teen Helper
3rd-5th grade Children’s Church has been
suspended indefinitely. If you have questions,
please contact Adriane Buettel at 707-7134 or
[email protected].
Next Common Ground Café
Friday, December 12
All middle and high students are
invited. Barefoot Brothers will be
playing at the Café. We will also
have open mic and karaoke! It’ll be
a great time to hang out with your friends and
listen to the great music. Best of all - food,
drinks, games, music, and door prizes everything is free!
Adults, we need your help. Please talk to
Rusty about joining the Common Ground Café
Team or to volunteer for this Café. To find out
more, contact Rusty at [email protected]
or 868-6842. A special collection is planned
for next Sunday, December 7, to pay
for the Common Ground Café.
Langley AFB Cookie Drive
Sunday, December 7
This holiday event benefits the young
airmen at Langley AFB, who are spending
Christmas away from their families. To
participate, drop off your donations in the
church kitchen on Sunday, December 7 by
12:00 PM. Please ensure your donations are
enclosed in disposable packaging and labeled
"Cookie Drive". Contact Liz Sackett, 329-3424,
or Jennifer Engelmann, 478-538-3270, if you
have any questions.
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4!
Christmas Poinsettias will be displayed in the
sanctuary and fellowship hall mid- December
through Christmas Eve. You may contribute to
the poinsettia display in honor of or in memory
of a loved one or simply to make the church
more beautiful during the Christmas Season. If
you would like to place an order ($8.00 per
plant), please use this form and return it with
your payment* no later than December 4.
In Memory of ________________________________________
By _________________________________________________
(Use the reverse side of form if needed.)
Please fill out completely and legibly. Thank you!
In Memory of
By
In Memory of
By
In Memory of
By
In Memory of
By
AND / OR
In Honor of __________________________________________
AND / OR
By _________________________________________________
(Use the reverse side of form if needed.)
In Honor of
By
Ordered by: _______________________________________________
(Your Name)
Amount Enclosed: No. plants________ X $8 = $___________
Will you be picking your flowers up?
Yes _______
Please check one: Sanctuary _________
No ______
Side Door _________
*Please remember to enclose your payment.
*Please make check out to Tabernacle United Methodist Church.
Please fill out completely and legibly. Thank you!
In Honor of
By
In Honor of
By
In Honor of
By
SIGN UP TO HELP!
PORT
(People Organizing Resources Together)
Make Wednesday night with us a regular part of your family’s schedule!
Tuesday, December 16
to Wednesday, December 17
December 3 Reservation
Name: ___________________________________________
Total # in party: ________ Phone: ___________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________
Dinner is $6.00/person or $15.00/family and $6 for each “to-go” meal.
To make reservations or cancellations, fill out form and drop it in the offering
plate or call the church office, 868-6842, or RSVP on
facebook by noon the Monday before the dinner.
Dinner starts at 5:30 PM
Provided by: Chef Dale Jamison and Venture Crew 28
Menu: Baked flounder, French fries, cole slaw, apple sauce, hush
puppies, and homemade cobbler and other assorted desserts
Children’s Menu: hot dogs, French fries, and apple sauce
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches also available.
Wednesday Night Activities
Tabernacle UMC will assist Warwick Memorial UMC with hosting a
PORT homeless shelter on Tuesday, December 16 to Wednesday,
December 17. Volunteers are needed for all shifts.
For more information or to sign up, please call or text Rob Engelmann
at 478-538-3266 or email him at [email protected], or fill out
this form and put it in the offering collection, or sign up at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4fa5ad28a3fb6-port
Name:
Phone:
Email:
I would like to work (check all that apply):
Stay for fellowship! Nursery available!
New Advent study begins!
“Under Wraps, The Gift We Never Expected”
Lesson 3: God is Jealous
Under Wraps is an exciting Advent experience that
explores four characteristics of God. Lesson 3 deals with
our need to remember that God wants to be our first love
and have first place in our lives. God is jealous for us and wants us to be
completely available for Jesus to work in us - with nothing standing in
the way. Each session contains questions for reflection, Scriptures for
meditation, and a prayer intended to assist you in reflecting on what God
is doing in your heart. The class, led by Pastor Barry, continues each
Wednesday through December 10. Everyone is welcome to join us as
we prepare for Christmas this year.
7:30 PM Rehearsal
Chancel Choir
Unshackled
Check-in - Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 PM; 4 adults needed
Overnight Watch -Tuesday 9:00 PM - Wednesday, 4:30 AM;
4 adults needed
Serve Breakfast - Wednesday, 4:15 - 6:15 AM
6 persons needed (Great opportunity for HS youth!)
Check-out - Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:30 AM; 4 adults needed
Clean Up - Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:30 AM; 6 – 8 persons needed
Positions listed for adults are open to anyone 18 years or older. Positions
not listed for adults are open to anyone 12 years or older; however, all
youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent.