TABERNACLE TIMES **** SEPTEMBER 2012 **** Pastor Assistant Pastor Pat Inglis, Editor

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1 Being United in Christ Teaching the Word Loving and Caring Empowering and Enabling Disciples Responding to Needs UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, New Jersey Church Office (973) Website Address: bumcnj.org Address: FAX (973) Reverend Michael McKay Lourdes Matos Delgado Pastor Assistant Pastor Pat Inglis, Editor TABERNACLE TIMES **** SEPTEMBER 2012 ****

2 MUSINGS FROM MIKE What do you do when the Jehovah s Witnesses come to the door? - Tell them to go away, you don t want to talk about this? - Listen for a while and then say, Well, that s your opinion.? - Pretend you aren t home? What if you were equipped enough in your faith that you could share a conversation with the JWs? What if you had enough conviction in who and what you are in Christ that you could say it simply and clearly to someone who believes differently from you? When I was a growing up there was a way in which you did not have to be able to articulate your faith in any clear way. We were a Christian nation and everyone assumed that everyone else had some Christian background. It s not like that anymore. You cannot assume anything in our culture and what God needs more than ever is people who can clearly, openly and in an inoffensive way say what they really believe and why. This fall, I invite you to share with me in a journey through Tim Keller s book, The Reason for God where he looks at the objections people in our world raise to the Christian faith and how you can equip yourself to speak to those objections. Keep an eye out for the sign ups and hopefully we can journey with each other in a way that allows you to answer the door the next time the Jehovah s Witnesses come by. Shalom, Pastor Mike September 12 page 2

3 Keep our team of missionaries in your prayers this month as they travel and serve in Honduras. The team leaves on Friday, August 31 st, and they will be traveling to Comayagua, Honduras to help the Manantial de Vida congregation build a church and assist in a medical brigade to the local residents before returning on September 8th. Team members are Rev. Mike McKay, Pastora Lourdes Matos Delgado, Lourdes Calle, Jorge Hoos, Dawn Erickson, Teri Nocentino, and Jack Inglis. NEXT PREACHING SERIES Beginning September 16 th, Pastor Mike will begin a new series of sermons entitled: The Things Jesus Brought to Our World. In this series, Pastor Mike will examine qualities that Jesus and his people brought to our world; things like: - Status and Role of Women - Status and Role of Children - Education for Everyone - Humility - Compassion - Service of our Neighbor In addition, Pastor Mike will invite you to examine how those gifts still matter to our world and ways that you and all of us together as a church can embody those values in our daily life. Did you miss the training opportunity last fall to become a certified Early Responder? The next ERT (Early Response Team) training for North Jersey will be offered on October 27 th from 9-4pm at the Park United Methodist Church in Bloomfield NJ. For information or to register call Carol at Join us Sunday, September 30 th as we work together to On Sunday morning, September 30 th we will be putting our faith in action through a variety of projects and activities that will carry us out into our community to serve our neighbors and be the heart and hands of Jesus made visible. Watch for the sign ups and more information in the coming weeks. September 12 page 3

4 Is coming October 19 th & 20 th All Hands on Deck! The 44 th Annual Ye Olde Country Fair is just around the corner and we need your help in the following areas this year: Areas to Host: Treasurer Dinner staff coordinator Items Needed: Baked Goods (see Alison Bisanti or Connie House for specific needs) Silent Auction Items (see Linda Meilan for specific needs) Serving staff for dinner Counters to help the Treasurer Set up & Clean up help And here s some basic information about the Fair itself: Booths open Friday, October 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. o Candy Shoppe o Bakery o Farmer s Market o Jewelry o Youth Group Activities Dinner served on Friday, October 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Booths open Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. o Candy Shoppe o Bakery o Farmer s Market o Jewelry o Youth Group Activities o Local Vendors Breakfast and lunch will be for sale on Saturday. September 12 page 4

5 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES USHERS (Keith Worman ) Tim Campbell, Captain Tim Hack Keith Worman ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz ) Betsy Nafz Ethan Smeilus SOUND TECHNICIAN Jim Gawley September 2 nd September 9 th September 16 th September 23 rd September 30 th GREETERS Pat Inglis Gary Horn Janet Spagnola Ray & Jean Bresett Sandy & Charlie Smith COFFEE HOUR HOSTS (Cecelia Joseph ) Sandy Weigel September 2 nd September 9 th September 16 th September 23 rd September 30 th Julie Artim Cecelia Joseph Gene Barton Rebecca Christopher & Cynthia Lundell CHANGE THE WORLD SUNDAY September 12 page 5

6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8am Men s Breakfast 9:30am Worship,nursery 10:45am Coffee Hour 11:30am Spanish Worship 2 LABOR DAY 3 9:30-12:30 pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Hall 4 7pm Community of Faith :30am Bible Study 7pm Al-Anon Study Group 6 6am Men s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study 7 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 1 10am NA Meeting Church Office 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 8 & Gleaners Closed 10am NA Meeting P L E A S E R E M E M B E R T O P R A Y F O R O U R M I S S I O N A R I E S W H O A R E S E R V I N G I N H O N D U R A S T H I S W E E K :30am Worship, nursery 10:45am Coffee Hour 11:30am Spanish Worship 7-9pm Gleaners 9:30-12:30 pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Hall 7pm Spanish Prayer Service 10-11:30am Bible Study 6am Men s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 10am NA Meeting :30am Worship, nursery 10:45am Coffee Hour 11:30am Spanish Worship pm Gleaners 24 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Hall 25 7pm Community of Faith 26 9:30-4pm Gleaners 10-11:30am Bible Study 7pm Al-Anon Study Group 7pm Sunday School Teacher s Meeting 27 6am Men s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study 28 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 10am NA Meeting 29 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:45am Coffee Hour 11:30am Spanish Worship 9-11am Loaves & 7-9pm Fishes 7-9pm Gleaners 7:30pm Naomi Circle 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Hall 7pm Spanish Prayer Service 9:30-4pm Gleaners 10-11:30am Bible Study 6am Men s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 10am NA Meeting 30 9:30am Change the World Service

7 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 The Vacation Bible School theme this summer was TRUST GOD! Bible Memory verses each day helped us to understand how much God loves us. The Bible is our instruction manual for life, our hope and prayer is that many hearts were opened to the power of the Holy Spirit and will continue to come into God's presence each day while reading the BIBLE. Thank you for the support of your prayers and donations. The Journey through the Bible Continues... please join us! WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday - 7:00pm Men's Bible Study in Library Wednesday - 7:00-8:30pm All welcome in Library. Community of Faith or Spanish Prayer Service (alternating weeks) in Sanctuary Thursday :30am All welcome in Library Friday - 6:00am Men's Bible Study 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study in Library Saturday - 8:30-9:00am in Gleaners SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2012 Come to Worship at 9:30am - Sunday School classes leave from the Sanctuary following the Sermon at 10:30am. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHING TEAM If you feel led by the Holy Spirit to become a part of the Sunday School Teaching Team, please Pam at pamw@optonline.net or call the church and leave a message at extension 15. We will meet for a training session Thursday September 20 at 7:00pm, downstairs in the Disciple Room. September 12 page 8

8 Make a joyful noise join a choir! New members are always welcome in our music program, and as practices are about to begin again for the coming year, now s a perfect time to join. Practice schedules for all choirs are currently being set for the coming year. Watch the church bulletin for more information about when practices will begin if you are interested being part of any of these groups: Rainbow Choir our children s vocal choir for younger children, Pre-kindergarten through lower elementary ages Children s Chimes a hand chime choir for children ages 5 years and up Youth Choir vocal choir for older elementary and high school youth Youth Bells a hand bell choir for older elementary and high school youth Adult Bells a hand bell choir for adults and older youth Tabernacle Choir our adult vocal choir Is there a music ministry you might be interested in that you don t see listed? Speak with our music director, Rich Lovallo with any questions or ideas. New ideas are always welcome! Now s the time Join a choir as we sing and ring, and praise the Lord with music! Musical Scramble Can you unscramble the following musical terms? (Answers on page 11) 1. nipoa 5. murds 2. utiarg 6. groan 3. mrthhy 7. blashlend 4. gnigsni 8. semhic September 12 page 9

9 The CUMAC Echo News from the Front-Line of the Fight Against Hunger At CUMAC they're busy sorting school supplies for returning students, collecting books to fill local libraries, and teaching summer volunteer groups about hunger. Recently their staff went through nutrition training so they can share health tips with clients as we give out fresh fruits and veggies. CUMAC s FOOD SUPPLIES ARE LOW CUMAC's food supplies are typically low during the summer, many of their supporters go on vacation and donations slow. At the same time, many families are in need of extra food to for their children while they're not receiving free and reduced price meals at school. This always requires staff and volunteers to take special care and watch supplies closely. This year, CUMAC has actually run out of a lot of our staple items. As one volunteer put it, without the right food "we've been packing bags very creatively," and we're truly in need of help restocking so that clients leave with well rounded meals for the week. CUMAC needs the following items: 1. Peanut Butter 2. Jelly 3. Canned Fruit 4. Canned Protein (tuna, canned chicken, Beefaroni, etc.) 5. Boxed and canned meals 6. Pudding (pre-made and powder) 7. Condiments (Ketchup, mustard, etc.) 8. Pancake and corn bread mix 9. Breakfast Syrup 10. Cake Mix and Frosting If you can make a donation it would be appreciated! If you have questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to call or send an . Call Stephanie in the CUMAC office at , or their address SAMES@CUMACECHO.ORG. They would love to hear from you and greatly appreciate your help as they work through this challenge. September 12 page 10

10 September has been designated as hot and cold cereal month for our Loaves & Fishes ministry. Please place your donations of those items or any of the items from the list below in the box at the entrance to the Narthex to help us meet the needs of this important ministry. Macaroni & Cheese Canned Tuna Canned Fruit Canned peas, carrots Mixed vegetables Canned tomatoes Boxed Cereals (hot & cold) Pancake Mixes Pancake Syrup Dried or Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Cooking Oil Pasta Pasta Sauce Boxed Potatoes Rice Side Dishes Bags of Rice Dried Beans Red or Black Jelly Strawberry & Grape Paper towels Toilet paper Tissues Napkins Toothpaste Shampoo Thank you for your generosity, Debby Smeilus, Coordinator IN MEMORIAM Joan Fletcher August 11, 2012 Arianna Grace Ryerson, daughter of Lisa & William Ryerson, Jr. was baptized on August 12 th. UP-DATING THE DIRECTORY Connie House 21 Rose Terrace Wayne, NJ Wayne & Pat Anderson 2012 Clipper Terrace La Belle, Florida Pastor Lourdes Matos 755 Clifton Avenue Newark, NJ CALLING ALL MEN Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and don t be late for breakfast! The next Men s Breakfast will be held on Sunday, September 2 nd, beginning at 8:00 AM. Need a Helping Hand? We re available. Call Tracey Gleason if you need help in September, Musical Scramble Answers (from page 9) 1. piano 5. drums 2. guitar 6. organ 3. rhythm 7. handbells 4. singing 8. chimes September 12 page 11

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