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The United Methodist Church At Mount Tabor 5 Simpson Avenue P.O. Box 29 Mount Tabor, NJ 07878-0029 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT MOUNT TABOR NEWSLETTER
TIDINGS
OCTOBER 2015
OCTOBER CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY GREETERS/USHERS October 4 Jamaal Parker & Harrison Weaver October 11 Volunteers Needed!!! October 18 Barbara Strub & Ruth Blazure October 25 Sue Meyers & Blake Davis November 1 Bob & Nancy Gerardi November 8 Jeanne Believe & Sarah Lefsyk November 15 Ruth Blazure & Jill Downing November 22 Krysta Keller & Laurel Burns November 29 Sue Meyers & Blake Davis COMMUNION STEWARD October 4 Linda Hemenetz November 1 Deb Scala WORSHIP READERS October 4 Juliette Parker October 11 Sue Meyers October 18 Hilary Ververs October 25 Jill Downing & Lucas Lori-Kratt November 1 Janet Ryans November 8 Kenny Fisher-Marciano November 15 Jessica Zinckgraf November 22 Ken Miller November 29 Bob Newman CHILDCARE ASSISTANTS October 4 George Hemenetz October 11 Jeanne Believe October 18 Lind Hemenetz October 25 Jessica Zinckgraf November 1 Chrissy Weaver November 8 Harrison Weaver November 15 Jamaal Parker November 22 Juliette Parker November 29 Nicole Zinckgraf
WORSHIP NEWS!
10:30 AM Worship Time
Sunday, October 4 - Our “Worship Team” will meet following worship (approximately 11:45 AM). World Communion Sunday. Holy Communion will be celebrated with a theme of “Bread of the World”. Sunday, October 11 - 20
th Sunday
after Pentecost. Sunday, October 18 – Laity Sunday. A celebration of our lay members who volunteer their time in service to our church. October 25-November 22 – Sermon series “Tell Me a Story” – God in Children’s Literature Sunday, October 25 – 22
nd Sunday
after Pentecost. “Tell Me a Story #1” – “The Ugly Pumpkin” by Dave Horowitz Sunday, November 1 – All Saints’ Day (please see attached form)
To The Trees
Days lengthen; the leaves of the trees – they turn,
And fall to the earth to be bagged or burned.
They’re raked, or swept, and gathered up tight;
Some are jumped in, to children’s delight.
Their colors of red, orange, and gold
Bring smiles to faces of the young and the old.
Dear leaves on the trees, your lives aren’t in vain –
In the dead of winter, your colors remain
In the memories of each living thing.
They sustain us through winter, ‘till the budding in spring.
Pastor Amanda
INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY
ITEM OF THE MONTH
We have created a list of food items we would like to collect for the Interfaith Pantry every month. Please help if you are able. October is for Cereals.
HAPPENINGS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS 9:15 am – 10:15 am Sundays Class meets in the Upper Room. We are currently reading “The Shack” by William Paul Young. This current class continues through November 1
st. Join us for conversation!
A Warm Welcome to Our New Music Director! Rachel Calderi Stroh officially began her ministry here on Sunday, September 13
th. The Choir returned on
Sunday, September 27th. How wonderful to have them
back!! Welcome Rachel!!
CHOIR REHEARSALS are held every Thursday, 7:30 pm, in the sanctuary. Join us!
Tidings The United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor October 2015
“A Christ-Centered Family – Inspired, Inclusive, and Inviting.”
Pastor’s Message
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN THE MILITARY Lauren Luther, US Marines, Mt. Tabor resident
Erin Parker, US Air Force (former church member/son of Kathy & Chris Parker) Michael O’Neil Drew Greenlees, US Navy, serving in Iraq
Graduate of Parsippany Hills, grew up in Glacier Hills
Mike Sgambati, US Air Force, living in New Mexico
Husband of Melissa Meyers
Alex Degrosky, friend of Deb Scala
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BITS & PIECES
Do you have something to announce? The deadline for the weekly bulletin will be Thursday at 9:00 am. The deadline for the monthly Tidings newsletter will be the third Wednesday of each month.
PRAYER CHAIN
Our church has an active prayer chain whose members regularly receive requests for prayers for specific needs. Although most often it concerns health, the need may be in another area as well. To place a request for prayers, it is suggested that you call the church office at 973-627-4243 or email the church office at [email protected] .
TABOR’S TREASURES
Donations: please DO NOT put Thrift Shop donations in our new storage area by the back door. ALL donations are to be left in Memorial Hall (household items by the closet door and clothing by the stage). Please continue to schedule ALL furniture donations through the church office.
ANGEL PHONE SQUAD
The Touched By an Angel Squad is in full swing. We have been busy reaching out to some of our homebounds and others. If you have a few minutes and would like to make a call to brighten someone’s day, please see Deb Scala or Sue Meyers. Christ calls us to keep in touch with homebounds and show them that someone cares and they haven't been forgotten.
PRAYERS NEEDED
Please keep the following people in your prayers: Zinckgraf Family Donna Wojcik Dottie Sanders Renee Carpentier Miners Barbara Martin Missionaries everywhere Charles Believe John Harrison Jean Sciacca Russ Jones David Ober, Jr Hilda Smith Josie Campbell Jeanne Apgar Eloise Margus Fran Ober The Ober Family Terry Ober
OCTOBER
Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Oct. 3rd Colin Nestor
Oct. 7th Charles Taylor
Oct. 13th Walter Cisco
Oct. 17th Janet Ryans, Amy Grant, Denise Luca,
John Ryans
Oct. 22nd
James DiOrio
Oct. 24th Ronald Dickerson
Oct. 25th Sherrie Douglas
Oct. 31st Hilda Smith, Jennifer Francis
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Oct. 4th Sharon & Jeff Dickerson
Oct. 7th Dawn & Mike Zinckgraf
QUILTERS WANTED Would you enjoy sewing, stitching, and having fun? Join the quilters!! Right now, it’s Monday mornings but the schedule is flexible. No experience needed..
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY
We are in need of your assistance in updating the church directory. We want to be able to get in touch with you when you most need it!!! Our files are in need of updating. See attached form, and please fill it out and bring with you to church or email it back or snail mail it.
Also, if you are not receiving the Tidings electronically, please give us your email and we will send it to you. Paper, printing, and postage costs are high. If you can do without the paper,
please let us know.
MOVE Due to scheduling conflicts, there will be NO BRIDGES RUN this year. We’re
working on some new events and mission opportunities. THANK YOU to Joe Scala who lead our Bridges Runs for so many years!!!
SAVE THE DATE: CHURCH
CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 1 We’re beginning a completely new
format for this annual meeting with our
District Superintendent.
When: Sunday, November 1st, 2:00 pm
to 6:00 pm.
Where: Mount Fern UMC, Quaker
Church Road, Randolph.
What: Annual meeting to conduct
business of the church – elect
leadership approve pastor salary, etc.
Who: All full members are invited to
attend and vote. If you are unsure of
your membership status, speak to
Pastor Amanda
Important Info: This NEW FORMAT
involves “Cluster Conferences”, where a
number of churches meet together
(hence the different location). In
addition to the meeting, workshops will
be offered (hence the longer time
period).
Special Item to be Voted On: The
acquisition of a loan to assist in
financing our projects in relation to our
Capital Campaign. See Mike Zinckgraf
(Trustee President) or Kevin Davis
(Finance Chair) with any questions.
Located on the lower level of the United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor, 5 Simpson Ave., Mt. Tabor, NJ
HOURS: Wed. 10AM-2PM Thurs. 10AM-2PM & 4PM-
8PM & every Saturday from 9AM-1PM
Volunteers are needed. Join the fun! To
volunteer call Nancy Gerardi or Deb Scala.
For church members bringing donations – please place them OUTSIDE the back closet in Memorial Hall. Thank you! DO NOT directly donate furniture. Furniture must be scheduled for inspection through the church office prior to donation. We gladly accept donations in good condition. We allow ONE BAG of donations during shopping hours, if you have more, please contact the church office at 973-627-4243 to make arrangements.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE.
All proceeds benefit our church’s ministries.
Thank you for your support.
COFFEE HOUR
Do you enjoy your coffee and fellowship after worship? Most of us do! We need volunteers to host the coffee hours. THERE ARE NOW 3 DIFFERENT WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN VOLUNTEER—SET-UP, CLEAN-UP, OR PROVIDING FOOD. Everyone can do SOMETHING, and many hands might light work! See the sign up sheet in Memorial Hall or contact the church office.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
We are looking for Sunday School volunteers. Care about our kids? Consider volunteering! No prep work – just come to class. Contact the church office if you are interested.
Our highest attendance to date was 18 children and youth!! AMAZING! New faces are always welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us from 9:15 am to10:20 am Sundays. Pre-K through High School.
BELL CHOIR The bell choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, October 7
th, 7:00 pm, in The
Upper Room. Questions? Contact George Hemenetz at [email protected] New ringers are always welcome!!
FROM THE FAMILY OF ALISON OBER On behalf of the entire family, we would like to thank our church family and friends for all the prayers, love and support before, during and after Alison’s illness. The church was such an important part of her life and her amazing faith gave her (and us) the strength to go through these last several months. She touched so many people and we now have a guardian angel keeping watch over us. Alison planned most of her memorial service and we think she would have been very pleased as to how it turned out. Thank you all again. With love, Dawn, Michael, Jessica, Nicole and the Ober Families.
Rebirth & Renewal
“R & R” Capital Campaign
at the United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor
Easter 2015-Easter 2017
Check/fill out where appropriate:
_____ I have enclosed an initial gift amount of $__________________. THANK
YOU!!! Immediate gifts are especially appreciated!
_____ I am committing to future gifts of $______________ per (circle one):
month quarter other:_________ for two years.
_____ Please remind me/update me on my commitment progress every 6
months by (circle one): mail email
Name: ____________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________
Email Address:______________________________________________
Checks can be made out to: UMC at Mt Tabor. Write ‘R&R’ in the memo line.
The United Methodist Church at Mt. Tabor
Rev. Amanda Hemenetz,Pastor 5 Simpson Avenue, PO Box 29 Mount Tabor, New Jersey 07878 Website: http://mttaborumc.ning.com/ Email: [email protected] Church Office Phone: 973-627-4243 Pastor’s Cell: 973-978-5162
We are a ‘Reconciling Congregation’ where ALL are truly welcome.
Last Name _________________________________ First Names________________________________ Address___________________________________
Telephone__________________________________ Cell Phones____________________________________ Email_____________________________________ Best way to reach you?_______________________
Please complete this form and return to the church office for assistance in updating our directory. Thank
you!
ALL SAINTS’DAY
Remembering those who died November 2014 – October 2015
Names will be read during the service.
Name of the deceased:__________________________________________________________
Relationship:________________________________________________ Your Name:_________________________________________________
Names will be read during 10:30 am worship on November 1 and listed in the bulletin. Please put form in the offering plate, return to the church
office, or email the information to the church office.
Deadline for submittal: Monday, October 26th.
WELCOME
The United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor is a community of faith-filled friends who seek to grow closer to God through the ministry of Jesus Christ, and by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the history of Mount Tabor, and look with hope toward the future. Everyone is welcome here; everyone is cherished here; for everyone is a child of God. All are welcome to participate with us in our journey of faith, regardless of background, theological stance, or personal characteristics. We rejoice in God creating us to be a diverse family; and we strive to follow the Spirit’s leading as one, while maintaining and upholding our individuality. Because of the current official stance of The United Methodist Church, we feel it is important to state a welcome to those of all sexual orientations and gender identities – You are welcome here. God loves you just the way you are; and so do we.
OUR TEAM IN MINISTRY
Pastor: Rev. Amanda Hemenetz Parsonage: (973) 784-3758
Email: [email protected]
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Carolyn Fagan Home: (973) 285-3965
Email: [email protected]
Church Administrative Assistant: Dodi Skovronek Office: (973) 627-4243 Fax (973) 627-0601
Email: [email protected]
Church Council John Ryans (973) 625-3660 Finance Kevin Davis (973) 971-9927 Church Lay Member Ken Miller (973) 539-8231
to Conference Church Lay Leader Bob Newman (973) 627-2494 Ministry of Art Dawn Zinckgraf (973) 538-5039 Mission Outreach Kay Hutchinson (973) 627-4532
Deb Scala (973) 627-4760 Music/Worship Alice Grant (973) 234-5111 Staff Parish Relations Jeff Dickerson (973) 625-2879 Sunday School Hilary Ververs (973) 625-7310 Treasurer Ken Miller (973) 539-8231 Trustees Mike Zinckgraf (973) 538-5039
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The United Methodist Church at Mt. Tabor publishes Tidings monthly. Please address correspondence to:
The United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor 5 Simpson Avenue
P.O. Box 29 Mount Tabor, NJ 07878-0029
Website: www.mttaborumc.ning.com Email: [email protected]
