This Week at Tabernacle
THIS WEEK AT TABERNACLE CHURCH, UCC
December 15th, 2024
PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW!!!
We are now taking Poinsettia Orders
You are invited to purchase a poinsettia in memory of a loved one, or to honor someone, or to celebrate a special occasion. In doing so you also help us decorate our Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve services. Plants may be taken home after the Christmas Eve Service.
Plants will be available in red or white and will cost 12.00 apiece.
Orders may be placed by either filling out a form that will be available each Sunday during our in-person services. You may also order by sending an email to the office. (office @tabernaclechurch.org) Please include your name, the amounts and colors of the plants, and the memorials you would like published. Payments may be made by check and mailed to the office. Make checks payable to Tabernacle Church and mail to Tabernacle Church, 50 Washington Street, Salem, Ma. 01970
You may also pay for them by using the donate button on our website. Please be sure to write poinsettia order on the memo line, and send the office an email with your name, amount of poinsettias, color and the memorials. Also indicate that you paid on line at our website.
The deadline for placing orders is December 18th.
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THIS SUNDAY AFTER NOON AT 3:00 p.m……
SPECIAL INVITATION
All are Welcome!
The Jubilate Chamber Choir and Soloists invite you to a
“Community Messiah Sing!”
December 15th at 3pm.
Tabernacle Congregational Church, UCC
50 Washington Street, Salem Mass,
Free parking in the Church parking lots.
Rene Mingala Rheault,
the Director of the Paul Madore Chorale will be conducting
We will sing though the Christmas Portion of the George Frederick Handel’s Messiah and end with his Hallelujah Chorus. Some scores are available but if you have one, please bring it!
Suggested Donation $20 at door.
Proceeds will go to the Tabernacle Church
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A Message from Reverend Joe….
Dear Members and Friends,
The first Messiah Sing A Long I attended was while I was a pastor in Brattleboro, VT. The other (larger) UCC church in town had a tradition of doing a Messiah Sing A Long every December. I got to the church and was amazed! They were very organized sending each vocal part (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) to their respective sections in the sanctuary. By the time the sing a long started, the church was packed, both first floor and balcony! It was a glorious experience. Whenever I would hear The Messiah on the radio or play my own cassettes in the car, I was always bellowing out the chorus and bass parts on my own. It was so much fun to be part of a large group all singing together with guest soloists.
Washington D.C.’s most popular free holiday event, the Kennedy Center’s Messiah Sing-Along features members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, guest soloists, a chorus of 150, and a very enthusiastic audience in Handel’s masterpiece. A family and community tradition since 1971!
When Mary Jodice approached me and asked if Tabernacle would be interested in hosting the Jubilate Choir to lead a Messiah Sing A Long for Salem, I jumped at the chance! No one seems to know if Salem has ever done this before so perhaps we will be starting a new Salem tradition.
This Sunday at 3 pm, the Jubilate Chamber Choir and very talented soloists will be leading the Sing A Long in our sanctuary. This will be a treat whether you want to sing a long or just come hear this great oratorio. We will only be doing the Christmas Section (Part One) and the Hallelujah Chorus. Messiah devotees know the full score takes two and a half hours! Ours will be just over an hour. So come and enjoy singing or just listening to one of the most incredible works of music.
Rene Minalga-Rheault, Director of the Paul Madore Chorus, will be conducting and Mary Jodice will be accompanying. As you all know by now, I sing with the Jubilate Choir which rehearses in our building and is going to be the choir in residence at the Chichester Cathedral in the UK next August.
If you’re interested in singing or just following along with the music, you are welcomed to bring your own score. If you don’t have a score, there will be some at the door. If you just want to sit and listen, you are welcomed to do that, also. Admission is by donation. Half of the proceeds will go to Tabernacle for our missions work and the other half will support the Jubilate’s trip to the UK.
So, whether you are a singer or just enjoy listening, do, indeed, plan to come. Tell your friends and neighbors. Another great musical opportunity for Tabernacle to share with the community.
See you in church (hopefully twice) this Sunday,
Reverend Joe
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INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Deacons for the month of December is Betsey Bennett.
The Lighting of the Steeple for the month of December is provided by Jen and Bob Strom “In loving memory of our Fathers: Carlton Lutts and Fred Strom.”
Average Weekly attendance to our Sunday Service…
For the month of November an average of 59 people attended our Sunday Services. This included in person and those attending via zoom.
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Nativity Display in our Sanctuary….
If you happen to be in attendance at our Sunday in -person services during December, take notice of the display of nativity scenes decorating our Sanctuary!
We would like to thank Ellen White, daughter of Jane Dionne, and Cindy Phelan for loaning us their creches to add to our display.
We would like to thank the Lemieux family for donating a family creche to add to our collection.
There are also a few donated creches on display that have been given to the church over the years.
Be sure to take notice. Each display is unique and beautiful in its own way.
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COMFORT FOOD SUPPLIES FOR THE SALEM PANTRY
Missions Action Group has designated September, October, November, and December as comfort food months for the Salem Pantry so others can enjoy yummy treats for the holidays of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
We are asking for donations of spices, flour, cooking oil, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, molasses, dried milk, evaporated milk, and cans of pumpkin.
In addition boxed cake mixes and cans of pre- made frosting mixes would be appreciated.
Reasonably priced spices can be found at Walgreens, Market Basket, and Ocean State Job Lot. You will find baskets in the Narthex to place your contributions.
Thank you as always for your support.
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WE NEED HELP SERVING LIFEBRIDGE MEALS
CHOOSE YOUR MONTH TO SERVE
4-6- P.M. the fourth Monday of the Month
PLEASE CONTACT MARTHA BAGBY (mhbagby@gmail.com)
WITH OUT VOLUNTEERS WE CANNOT MAKE THIS MOST IMPORTANT COMMUNITY SERVICE HAPPEN!!
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Missions is collecting plastic tabs from bread and fruit bags, and the pull tabs from cans. Collection Jars are in the Bigelow Room.
