Tabernacle Times. Serving The World. Praising God C Growing Disciples C DEATH BY IPHONE SYNDROME

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1 September 2018 Tabernacle Times Praising God C Growing Disciples C Serving The World DEATH BY IPHONE SYNDROME September approaches and we are preparing for Apple season. The world is waiting breathlessly this month for the announcement of the latest iphone. Turns out there may be several announcements not simply the next replacement for the iphone X, but two other phones, not to mention a new Apple watch. It will be a big day for tech-geeks. Few things have transformed our world more than the smartphone. And not simply by what it has created, but by what it has ended. Let s call it the death by iphone syndrome. Think of the things that the iphone has killed. Okay maybe not completely killed, but dramatically removed from the cultural scene. For example, think of all things maps: as in world atlases, guide books, globes and the old foldable paper maps of cities and states. They re no longer needed, thanks to Google Maps. Think about point-and-shoot cameras. Now used only in the domain of dedicated photographers. Or, how about hand-held game consoles and mp3 players (even Apple s own ipod). All of it is now completely unnecessary, if not irrelevant. So was there any hope for mapmakers? Of course. If they were smart, they led the way for map apps. If they didn t, they kept their store and sold paper maps until they finally went out of business. There is a huge lesson here for the church, and knowing what business we are in. Really in. As James Emery White wrote in Rethinking the Church, in the late 1800s, no business matched the financial and political dominance of the railroad. Trains dominated the transportation industry of the United States, moving both people and goods throughout the country. Then a new discovery came along the car and incredibly, the leaders of the railroad industry did not take advantage of their unique position to participate in this transportation development. The automotive revolution was happening all around them, and they did not use their industry dominance to take hold of the opportunity. In his video, The Search for Excellence, Tom Peters points out the reason: the railroad barons didn t understand what business they were in. Peters observes that they thought they were in the train business. But, they were in fact in the transportation business. Time passed them by, as did opportunity. They couldn t see what their real purpose was. One of the most foundational lessons for churches in a fast-moving, ever-changing world is to remind ourselves what business we are actually in. So, here goes.. We at TUMC are not in the Sunday school business. We at TUMC are not in the traditional (or contemporary) music business. We at TUMC are not in the door-to-door visitation business. We at TUMC are not in the well, plug in whatever method or program you like. We at TUMC are in the worship business. We are in the discipleship business. We are in the community business. We are in the mission business. MOST OF ALL, we are in the loving God and loving others in Jesus name business. And as our world changes, and programs & methods must necessarily change with them, it s good to be reminded and to remember what business we really are in. Grace and Peace, Pastor John

2 September Children s Ministry Regular Meeting Weekly Times: God s Lil Zoo: 4:30-5:30pm- Lessons, Singing & Fun Kingdom Kids: 5pm- Children s Choir, 5:30- Dinner, 6-7pm Lessons & Fun September 9th - Acolyte Training (Veteran & Rising 3rd Graders) after 11:00am service -AND- Kingdom Kids & God s Lil Zoo Kick-Off with.. MESSTIVAL!!!!! at 5:30pm, KK & GLZ children are welcome and invite friends! Come ready to get messy! Also, it s the first night of Children s Choir; begins at 5:00pm. September 16 - Regular Meeting- KK & GLZ September 23 - Regular Meeting- KK & GLZ + Safe Sanctuary Training at 4pm September 30th - Regular Meeting KK & GLZ Children s Ministries ANNUAL EVENTS TRUNKS OF TREATS: HALLOWEEN NIGHT 5:00-7:00PM Come in your costume - fun, treats + food! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: DECEMBER 8 9:00AM Invite all your friends to meet Santa with you! CHRISTMAS PLAY: DECEMBER 9 12:00PM Celebrate Jesus birth in a dramatic way! EASTER EGG HUNT: PALM SUNDAY 3:00-5:00PM Hear the Greatest Story Ever Told & hunt eggs! VBS 2019: ROAR! Life is Wild - God is Good June 23 - June 27, 2019 All kids are invited to learn about God s love! Please contact KIMBERLY CRIPPS, Tabernacle s Director of Children s Ministries for information our about serving opportunities in our Children s Ministry: kcripps@tabernacle-umc.org or

3 Mark your calendar September 23 at 4:00pm Why does Tabernacle need a Safe Sanctuaries Policy? AND Why should I learn more about it? But Jesus called for them and said, Let the children come, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. ~Luke 18:16 Joy Melton sets forth the United Methodist Church s guidelines for their safe sanctuary policies. She has asked and answered key questions in her recommendations guiding Tabernacle s approach to our Safe Sanctuaries Policy. Tabernacle has in place a plan to prevent child abuse because we are a community of faith-a safe haven and sanctuary-where children and youth can be confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal and the development of spiritual resources that they need to face suffering and evil. I invite everyone in the congregation to attend Safe Sanctuary Training September 23rd at 4pm in the Fellowship Hall. While this training is required for EVERYONE that interacts with children and youth it is informative for members at large to understand how our screening and training reduces the risk of abuse, reduces the risk of the church being accused of negligent hiring practices and reduces the risk of false allegations being brought against workers. Source: Melton, Joy Thornburg. Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Abuse in the Church for Children and Youth; Discipleship Resources, ATTENTION College STUDENTS (& PARENTS) We would like to send Care Packages and cards to the college students this year, so please send updated addresses, phone numbers and s to the Church Office as soon as possible tabernacle@tabernacle-umc.org Please or call the Church Office and give us this infor - mation so we may continue to be a part of their lives as they begin this next chapter in their academic careers.

4 Hey Y all! Have a look at the calendar below to see what we ll be up to this month, and check out my weekly s for details on special events as we get closer to them. If you re not getting s from me, then you are out of the loop! Get in it! Please your contact info to: saldridge@tabernacle-umc.org or feel free to call and/or text me at (828) We have three awesome Small Group opportunities for you to get involved with! If you want to explore new small group options, please contact me! ~Youth Minister, Savanah or saldridge@tabernacle-umc.org HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SMALL GROUP Thursdays 5:00pm Youth Rooms Lead by Savanah Aldridge and Tami Fields. Contact Savanah at for more info! HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNG ADULT GUYS SMALL GROUP Thursdays 7:00pm Roger Kendrick s House (4039 Old 421 Road, Liberty) 1st Thursday of the month, meet in the Youth Rooms. Lead by Roger Kendrick and Bruce Wolff. Contact Roger at for more info! GIRLS SMALL GROUP Wednesdays 4:30pm Teresa Ehrhardt s House (6219 Monnett Road, Julian) Lead by Teresa Ehrhardt and Beth Woods. Contact Teresa at for more info! HEY, CONFIRMANDS... CONFIRMATION BEGINS SOON! In our tradition as youth reach the ages of 11-16, the church offers a period of learning about the faith and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. This discipleship program is called Confirmation. Classes are taught by our Pastor. Following Confirmation, those who desire may make a profession of faith (if they have nt already) and formally join our church. We will meet ~12 times over the next 9 months. Some of the topics we ll look at include Basic Christian Beliefs, Taking a Good-Book Look, The Life of Jesus, Mission & Service and much more. We ll have several lock-ins, a retreat, and a whole lot of fun! All interested parents and youth are invited to a brief Information Session on Tuesday, September 4th at the Church at 7:00. Have questions? Call Pastor (Office) or (cell).

5 SEPTEMBER 2018 CALENDAR Tuesday, 4th- Confirmation Info 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall - This is for 6th graders and older students who are interested in doing Confirmation this year! Come hear what it s all about! Friday, 7th- Fifth 9:30pm on Ball Field, SET UP starts at 6:30pm on the Ball Field. Saturday, 8th- Church Under the 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. We ll drive the bus to and from Spring Garden Street if you need a ride! We will be back to the church by 7:30pm. Sunday, 9th- YOUTH GROUP - 7:00pm for SLIP N SLIDE KICKBALL!!! Wear clothes you can get WET! Friday, 14th- SLTribe Retreat Meet afterschool in the Fellowship Hall. We will be returning Sunday the 16th, time TBD. More details to come. Sunday, 16th- Youth 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday, 19th- Liberty Laser Tag!!! Details TBD Saturday, 22nd- Brunswick 2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Our UMWomen have asked for our helping stirring the stew pots let s show them how it s done! Sunday, 23rd- Youth 5:00pm - 7:00pm for Safe Sanctuary 4:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Friday 28th- Confirmation 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall! Parents, plan to pick up at 8:30am Saturday morning. Sunday, 30th- Youth 5:00pm - 7:00pm It s here! Every Fall semester, Tabernacle has the tradition of reach- ing out to our community with an event called Fifth Quarter. 5thQuarter occurs directly after SEHS s home varsity football games, and usually last from about 9:30pm- 12:00am midnight. This year, 5thQuarters are on September 7th, October 19th and November 2nd; play-offs TBD. At 5th Quarter, we provide free pizza, sodas, music and a bonfire as a place for students to get together and hang out after a game. Along with parental presence, there is always a need for more adults to be present, to fellowship with the students and support the parents present. We hope you will choose to come and help us show love to these students and families in our community.

6 For three years now, I have been excited and impressed with all the new faces at the ALIVE Service. People whom I had never seen before, are now friends, friends in Christ. They are people who have been drawn to our church by the Christian love and friendship that they have found. I watch the attendance grow and wonder how we will accommodate the growing number of worshipers. Now the way is clear: Tabernacle United Methodist Church is becoming a focal point in our community. The need is established, and by working and building together, we will have a new Christian Life Center that will allow us to continue to accommodate those people whom God is sending, people who will come to know our Savior! Please help assure that the people of our community have this opportunity to know Christ with your continued support of our CLC Building Project. ~Steve Swain, Hospitality Chair What do this picture and our Adult Choirs have in common? There s room for MORE!!! That s right, there is room for YOU! ALL ARE WELCOME to join our Adult Choir at any time, and don t forget about the Handbell Choir Join any time, no experience necessary! Contact Carla Ely for

7 Church Under the Bridge is a worship service and outreach for the Greensboro community that serves a meal, music and message to those in attendance. Most who come to this service are homeless or in low income housing. This is a great opportunity to serve our community as the hands and feet of Christ. Our next CUTB Service is Saturday, September 8! If you would like to participate, please meet us at the TUMC Fellowship Hall on the 8th at 4:45pm to help load sound equipment and the dinner supplies. You are welcome to ride with us in the bus if you need transportation. We will head to 300 Spring Garden St., Greensboro, to set up and get ready to serve the food. The service is over by 7:00pm and we will be back at the church by 7:30pm. We hope you will consider joining us, as we need folks along to help with set-up and to minister and serve food. However, if you cannot go with us, you can help by sending your support in the form of Hygiene Kits, described below, or by making baked goods, or purchasing bottled water for this outreach. Each Hygiene Kit should contain: 1 bottle of water, 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth 1 comb, 1 metal nail file or clippers 1 deodorant, 1 toothbrush, 1 toothpaste 1 bath-size bar soap, all packed into a 1-gallon Ziploc bag Food Lion usually has a 24-pack of bottled water on sale 2/$5, in their store brand. Other toiletry donations include handwipes or Chapstick. Also, we need donations of individually wrapped desserts for this event. Please deliver your Hygiene Bag and water donations to the back of the Fellowship Hall by Friday, September 7, and the individually wrapped desserts to the kitchen on Saturday, September 8, by 4:30pm.

8 Tabernacle s Annual United Methodist Women s Brunswick Stew Sale Saturday, September 22 3:00pm, TUMC Fellowship Hall 5721 Methodist Rd, Greensboro, NC Stew: $6.50/quart (limited quantities) Desserts of all kinds for sale, also!

9 September 30, 2018 = Luncheon CLC Fundraiser. Two sittings, one at 11:00am for our Alive Service and one at 12:00pm for our Traditional Service. We re looking forward to seeing you there! Sponsored by the Curiosity Sunday School Class. Afghan Sale CLC Fundraiser Coming Soon! Wrap up in the warmth and love of the rich heritage of Tabernacle United Methodist Church with a custom-designed afghan! The Sunshine Circle will begin taking orders and payment for the afghans during the months of September and October with delivery just in time for Christmas gifting. The 50 x 68, X-Large, FULL MULTI- COLORED TAPESTRY afghan is made of 100% dyed cotton colors, is machine washable and made in the USA. The afghan will be on display in the commons beginning September 16th, pricing will be available then, too.

10 Join the CIRCLE OF 10 Club! We have so many new people visiting our church every Sunday that it s easy to forget that being a friendly congregation means intentionally introducing yourself to those around you. The Circle of 10 Club is simply a commitment to greet every person sitting within 10 feet of you in the sanctuary on Sundays.

11 TUMC Trustees Mid-Year Report The Trustees of Tabernacle make every effort to keep our facilities as up to date as possible. This is one of the things that makes our church appealing to our congregation, visitors, and prospective members. In the past three years we have concentrated on the interior of our facilities with great success! This year we are spending a greater amount of time on the outer appearance of the facilities. Things we have accomplished or are in progress for this year: New center handrails have been installed on the front of the sanctuary. These new handrails give safe direct access to the front door without having to go around the columns. A new 12 x 15 foot carpet has been ordered for the narthex. It will replace the existing carpet which has served its purpose well but is now worn out. The new carpet should be delivered the week of August 20th. We are in the process of renovating the basement restrooms. After 21 years they were in dire need of new paint, new mirrors, and new sink and counter tops. The partitions have been removed and privacy locks have been installed on the doors. These should be complete no later than the end of September. Landscaping work around the sanctuary continues in progress. Granite edging will be installed between the sidewalks and the planting area the first week of September. This will insure that the mulch stays in the plant beds and not on the sidewalks. It should greatly improve the appearance of the grounds. A new air conditioner was required for the chapel. That unit was installed the week of August 20th. One of the units failed. Two units are required to cool the chapel. None of the above improvements could happen without your help. Although the trustees are well within our budget, cash flow at Tabernacle is down due to the summer months. If you feel moved to financially assist in the completion of any of the items above, it would be greatly appreciated. David Helms, TUMC Trustees Chair We Need more CDL PASSENGER (Class C) DRIVERS! Do you have your Class C CDL? Are you willing to get your Class C CDL? to drive the Big Bus on a trip for one of our ministries? Our Children, Youth, and Adult Fellowship all have outings during the year that require the Big Bus. Tabernacle currently has a few awesome, dedicated drivers, that we don't want to burn out or take advantage of. If you are willing to become a Tabernacle Driver, please let us know by contacting Youth Minister Savanah Aldridge at saldridge@tabernacle-umc.org. Our ministry greatly values your time, energy and support; thank you!!! Tabernacle United Methodist Church

12 Servants September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 Offering Counters Chris Ehrhardt Angela Mackie-Jones Chris Ehrhardt Angela Mackie-Jones Chris Ehrhardt Angela Mackie-Jones Chris Ehrhardt Angela Mackie-Jones Chris Ehrhardt Angela Mackie-Jones CD Delivery June Coyle Sarah Daffron Kay Kiger Fran Griffin Kay Kiger Sound Pete Cox Andy Griffin Brian Williamson Brandon Burke Richard Dunn Acolytes Kadence Taylor Isley Morrow Lily Morrow KT Thomas TBA TBA Hospitality 9:00 Steve Redmon Gil Strader Steve Swain 9:00 John Bradley Steve Redmon Gil Strader 9:00 Bryan Newman Steve Redmon Steve Swain 9:00 John Bradley Steve Redmon Pete & Brenda Stephens 9:00 Bryan Newman Steve Redmon Steve Swain 11:00 Chelsea Kiger 11:00 Kay Kiger 11:00 Bruce & Dee Wolff 11:00 Kay Kiger 11:00 *Volunteer Needed GET PLUGGED INTO THE ALIVE SERVICE! HERE S A PEEK AT THIS MONTH S SETLIST: September 2 1. This Is Amazing Grace 2. Great Are You Lord 3. Thank You (Communion) September 9 1. All The People Said Amen 2. TBA 3. Holy, Holy, Holy September What A Friend 2. God, You re So Good 3. Great Is Thy Faithfulness September Your Love Awakens Me 2. In Christ Alone 3. Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus September Holy Is The Lord 2. 10,000 Reasons 3. Take My Life ALIVE WORSHIP SERVICE - 9:00AM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

13 DESSERT & CONVERSATIONS: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL TOPICS FOR CHRISTIANS Join us for special gatherings sponsored by the Mission Committee. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall to hear speakers followed by gourmet desserts with recipes you can take home. Tuesday September 25 at 7pm TUMC member Brad Ehrhard will share a little from his Guatemala Missions experiences. Come learn how we are making a difference in the everyday and spiritual lives of those we minister to there. Attention Ladies Our annual Festival of Tables is Saturday, October 13, 5:30pm, with many great things in store for you! Be entertained with Glory Train a gospel play given by St Matthews UMC; in it, the women all want to get to heaven first and foremost, and oh, what they will do trying to get there! We ll have a delicious meal, door prizes and great fellowship on this fun night! To purchase tickets and reserve a seat, call or Janice Horney at janicehorney@yahoo.com or Deadline for reservations is Sunday, September 30, so don t wait; tables will fill up fast! Hope to see YOU there! Tuesday, October 23 at 7pm Hear of the travels and political discoveries made by TUMC members Frank & Dianna Hairr and June Coyle while visiting Israel and Palestine recently. They are sure to share experiences we can all learn from. Join the UMM for Atlantic Beach Pier Fishing, October 25-28! We ll leave Tabernacle around 10:00am on the 25th, and return around 2:30pm on Sunday, October 28th. Our accommodations this year include an oceanfront house! (Bring your own fishing gear.) If you re interested, get more information on lodging and cost by contacting Steve !

14 Roddy Fields 01 Frank Hairr 01 Kyle Harris, Jr. 01 Dianne Hinson 02 George Kige 02 Matthew Gill 03 Dot Volle 03 Connor Edmondson 04 Laura Fogleman 04 Larry Heath, Sr. 04 Sarah Shaffer 04 Meredith Foley 06 Gail Giddens 06 Paula Henson 06 Linda Monnett 06 Ava Harris 08 Clay Kyker 08 Terry Spence 08 Richard Brown 09 Margie Horney 09 Devin Kendrick 09 Ellen Blake 12 Deborah Kennedy 13 Bob Sosnowski 13 Ginny Vick 13 Sally Vick 13 Alan Byrd 14 Nancy Brown 15 Tami Fields 15 Justin Greeson 15 SEPTEMBER Birthdays Glenn Cook 16 Mary Sue Laws 18 Jonathan Branson 20 Linda Horney 20 Emma Lou Moss 20 Abbey Stewart 20 Judy Merrill 21 Isley Morrow 21 Kelsey Redmon 21 Gavin Solomon 21 Doris Brien 22 Susan Gleason 22 Jay Gordon, Jr. 22 Lily Morrow 22 Mary Reynolds 22 Brandi Shaffer 22 Brandon Shaffer 22 Bryan Fields 25 Joel Gordon 25 Angela Greeson 26 Paul Turner 26 Allen Griffin 29 Caroline Medlin 29 Courtney Brown 30 Jimmy Horney 30 If your date is not listed properly or is omitted, please call the church office so we may correct it. If you notice a friend or loved one s date is incorrect or missing, please ask them to call the office. Richard & Cynthia Baker 01 Fred & Mary Morrell 02 David & Linda Lambe 03 Parks & Linda Fields 06 Alan & Marie Byrd 08 Dean & Sandra Kiger 12 Hank & Debbie Gill 14 SEPTEMBER Anniversaries Kevin & Tracy Lamb 14 Joe & Sarah Turner 17 Jeffrey & Lisa Kellner 20 Bob & June Coyle 21 Roger & Cheryl Kendrick 21 Dick & Margee Wrenn 24 Brandon & Erin Burke 27

15 SEPTEMBER 2018 Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ALIVE Band- 7p Daycare & Office Closed for Labor Confirmation Info Session- 7p Choir- 6:30p Finance Meeting- 7p 5th Quarter on ball field! CUTB Food Prep- 12p Day Holiday Friendship Circle- 7p CUTB Band 3:30P CUTB Bus Ride- 4:45p Acolyte Training- 12p Youth Choir- 4p Children s Choir 5p Fellowship Circle 10:10a Stewardship 7p Trustees 7p Bethany Circle 10a Choir- 6:30p UMM 6:30p Confirmation 6p Youth Leadership Outreach SS Class Dinner 5:00p Youth Kick-Off- 5p Messtival 5:30p Scouts Pack 6:30p Bells 7:45p Retreat Kaiser Rehearsal Youth Leadership Retreat Reunion 1p 4:30p Kaiser Wedding 5p ALIVE Band 7p CLC Meeting 7:15p ALIVE Band 7p Sunshine Circle 7p Youth Laser Tag Trip! Evangelism Committee 7p Brunswick Stew Prep 8a. Brunswick Stew Sale 3p Scouts 6:30p Choir- 6:30p Bells 7:45p Safe Sanctuary Training 4p Missions Committee 7p Choir- 6:30p Bells 7:45p Adult Fellowship Outing! Confirmation LOCK-IN! 7p... Confirmation 8:30a Pick-up ALIVE Band 7p Scouts 6:30p CLC Luncheon Prep 1p 30 CLC Fundraiser Luncheon after each morning service- 11am + 12pm ALIVE Band 7p

16 ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS: Edd Bigham, Allix Bjurstrom, Sarah Bond, Rosie Brien, Averi Burke, Gail Causey, Lacy Fogleman, Pat Foley, Joan Fox, Matthew Gill, Sandra Greeson, Don Helms, Faye Holt, Mack Jefferson, Herb Jones, Karen Kirkman, Linda Lambe, Brian Lamonds & Family, Caitlin Little, Shelia May, Reagan Phillips, Scott Redmon, Jewel Shepard, Glen Shephard, Jesse Stewart, Jeremy Timmone, Scottie Willis, Richard Winquist, Shirley Woodard, Beth Woods, Margaret Yarborough, Tommy Younts ADDED TO PRAYER LIST THIS WEEK: Joyce Ensley (breathing/throat issues), Jane Lackey (hospital) There are also numerous unspoken and unnamed prayers we hold before the Lord. Ministers: The Tabernacle Congregation Pastor: Rev. John Woods (cell: ) Church Office: Daycare: Website: Rev. John Woods (Pastor) Savanah Aldridge (Minister of Youth) Kimberly Cripps (Children s Ministries) kcripps@tabernacle-umc.org Carla Ely (Music Ministries) cely@tabernacle-umc.org Richard Dunn II (Worship Leader) richardldunn@me.com Antonela Frashëri (Pianist) afrasheri@tabernacle-umc.org OUR SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES: Sandra Raasch (Honduras), Kenya Partners, Alger & Joyce Morris (Cambodia) OUR MILITARY: Jason Caesar Wolff, Joel Woods, Conner Worthington Joyce Sosnowski (Finances) Allen Haywood (Maintenance) Ashley Walters (Office Administrator) jsosnowski@tabernacle-umc.org ahaywood@tabernacle-umc.org tabernacle@tabernacle-umc.org OUR SHUT INS: Irene Blake, Mary Claiborne (Friend's Home West, #5102), Bill Early (Abbottswood, #B-315), Ben Fields (Clapp s Assisted, #312), Nancy Fisher (Abbottswood, #C-306), Bill Jones (1227 Ritters Lake Rd, Greensboro), Martha Love (Brighton Gardens, #260), Meralyn Meadows (The Laurels, #E- 201), Vernon & Jean Penry (Abbotswood, #A-216), Sandra Greeson (Clapp s Nursing, #303-B), Betty Varner (Abbotswood, # C-124), Frances Whitt Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you each Sunday after the 11:00am service, in the Dyar Library. Monthly Newsletter, Weekly News Flash, & Bulletin Submission Deadlines The deadline for the Weekly News Flash is Thursday by 12 noon. The deadline for the Weekly Sunday Bulletin is Wednesday by 12 noon. The deadline for the Monthly Newsletter is the 20th of the month. Please make requests to the Office Administrator for all upcoming events/meetings, even if it s an annual event. Please specify date/time, facilities/classrooms, sound/tech equipment, and if kitchen or vehicle(s) are required.