This Week at Tabernacle
THIS WEEK AT TABERNACLE CHURCH, UCC
January 19th, 2025
Zoom link for Sundays Service
The Zoom link for all Worship services will be sent out every week in “This Week”.
There no longer be a separate email containing the Sunday Zoom link.
Remember, the zoom link for Sunday Service is the same. Save the link below and you can join the Sunday Services via zoom every week.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
January 19th, 2025
NEXT SUNDAY IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWING OUR SERVICE IN THE SANCTARY AND VIA ZOOM
Please plan to attend (via Zoom or in person) a meeting after worship on January 19th to hear an update on our work with Partners In Vision (PIV).
This will include a slide presentation as we explore the next phase of our building and property. ALL WELCOME!
An Event of Interest…. January 20th, 2025
We are passing this along to those of you that may be interested in this Event. As mentioned in the letter to Reverend Joe, you need to register by January 17th in order to attend virtually.
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January 8, 2025
Dear Joseph,
Warm greetings to you and your community. It is with great joy and a shared sense of purpose that we invite you to join us for a historic National Multifaith Worship Service and Mass Rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2025 @ 6pm in Memphis, TN. This date coincides with the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. This event is hybrid and may be attended in-person, virtually, or at satellite locations across the nation. January 20th is an opportunity for people of faith and conscience to gather, united in worship proclaiming a commitment to being Prophetic, Pastoral, Prayerful and in Protest as we seek a just world for all. At a time when our nation yearns for healing and unity, we aim to offer a pastoral voice of encouragement and hope, to stand against the divisive and harmful rhetoric that has mis-represented the voice of faith that is grounded in love and justice. Together, we will reaffirm our dedication to the principles of unity and dignity of all people.
We would be honored for you and your community to:
This event is open to all, and we welcome the opportunity to join with you and your community in prayer and shared purpose. Your participation will help us extend this invitation for hope and transformation across our nation. To register please use this registration link and share widely within your organization and community at large. Please let us know of your interest and how you would like to participate before January 17, 2025, by registering or reaching out to Donyale Chapman via email at ChapmanD@ucc.org or (216) 736-2156. Once confirmed, we will provide additional details, including the program schedule and virtual viewing instructions. Thank you for considering this invitation to stand with us in faith and solidarity. We look forward to partnering with you in this meaningful and sacred moment. With warm regards, |
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Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson |
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INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Deacon for the month of January is Michele Parr.
Steeple Lighting opportunities available for 2025.
Call or email the office for months that are available if you would like to celebrate a special occasion or remember or honor a loved one. With the exception of March all months are available . Cost is 150.00 for the month. Phone: 978-744-3164, email: office@tabernaclechurch.org
An Invitation……….
FOR THE SALEM PANTRY NEW ITEMS TO COLLECT
For the months of January, February, and March the collection for the Salem Pantry will be cold remedies during these winter months. We are recommending donations such as cold medicines, Tylenol, Kleenex, cough drops and any other things you might find helpful for the common cold or mild flu. Baskets for the items are in the Narthex.
Missions thanks you in advance for your contributions and support.
WE NEED HELP SERVING LIFEBRIDGE MEALS
CHOOSE YOUR MONTH TO SERVE
4-6- P.M. the fourth Monday of the Month
Sign up Sheets are on the board in the Bigelow Room
Or CONTACT MARTHA BAGBY (mhbagby@gmail.com)
WITH OUT VOLUNTEERS WE CANNOT MAKE THIS MOST IMPORTANT COMMUNITY SERVICE HAPPEN!!
WE Are Collecting…..
Missions is collecting plastic tabs from bread and fruit bags, and the pull tabs from cans. Collection Jars are in the Bigelow Room.
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SAVE THE DATE
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CALENDAR
Sunday, January 19th, 2025
10:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary and on Zoom
11:00 a.m. Congregational Meeting in the Sanctuary and on Zoom
Followed by Fellowship time in the Bigelow Room
Monday, January 20th, 2025 Martin Luther King Day
Office is Closed
7:00 p.m. Alanon Meeting downstairs in the dining room
Tuesday, January 21st,2025
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting via Zoom
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
7:00 p.m. Bible Study via zoom
Friday, January 24th, 2025
6:30 p.m. AA meeting downstairs in the dining room.
Sunday, January 26th, 2025
10:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary and on Zoom
11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time in the Bigelow Room
Bible Study tonight
January 15th, 2025
7:00 pm via Zoom
READINGS FOR BIBLE STUDY
Psalm 36:5-10
We feast on the abundance of God’s house
36:5 Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.
36:6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains; your judgments are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike, O LORD.
36:7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
36:8 They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
36:9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
36:10 O continue your steadfast love to those who know you and your salvation to the upright of heart!
John 2:1-11
The wedding at Cana
2:1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.
2:2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
2:3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
2:4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to me and to you? My hour has not yet come.”
2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
2:6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.
2:7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.
2:8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the person in charge of the banquet.” So they took it.
2:9 When the person in charge tasted the water that had become wine and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), that person called the bridegroom
2:10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.”
2:11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee and revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.