Tabernacle United Methodist Church
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Our Purpose: To build the Body of Christ by growing mature disciples through: Prayer, Worship, Evangelism, Fellowship, Study, and Christian Service.

Worship

"God uses worship to transform lives, heal wounded souls, renew hope, shape decisions, provoke change, inspire compassion, and bind people to one another (Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, by Robert Schnase, p. 34)."  For this reason worship must be passionate.  Individuals need to feel a part of that all important hour on Sunday.  They need uplifting leaders and music, they need to receive support, and they need to gain a sense of belonging or connection through experiences such as communion.
 
Worship Opportunities
Lay Readers
  • Assist the Pastor in leading the congregation in the Responsive Call to Worship, Affirmation of Faith and Congregational Prayer.
Contact:  Beverly Graham (540)786-4283
 
Greeters
  • Meet and greet people arriving for worship services and pass out bulletins.
Contact:  Libby Wharton (540)786-8626 or Margaret Kackly (540) 972-4486
 
Acolyte
  • Males and females, Third Grade or older, to light the candles on the Altar and  carry the cross for the 8:15 and 11:00 AM services(formal training is required). 
Contact: Arleen Taninecz
  
Usher
  • Assist in collecting offering and assist people in being seated.  
Contact Persons:
Mike Conrad for 8:15 service rphinspect@cincast.net
Chip and Theresa Brubaker for 9:45 service   Brusgang@comcast.net
Ken Wallace, Hal Gibson, Jay Meeks, Joe Crisafulli  (540) 786-4283
 
Communion Stewards
  • Prepare Communion elements, place on the Altar and clean up afterwards.
Contact:  Libby Wharton (540)786-8626
 
Choirs
  • Cherubs: 3 to 6 year olds. Meets on Wednesdays 6:30-6:50 PM
  • Youth Chancel Choir:  7 to 14 year olds.  Meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM on Sunday mornings. 
  • Chancel Choir: High School/Adults. Meets Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 PM. 
  • Praise and Worship Team: Meets Thursdays 7:00-8:30 PM. 
  • Catherine Stanley Ringers (Bell Choir): High School/Adults. Meets Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 PM. 
Cantata Volunteers
  • Tabernacle’s Chancel Choir presents two cantatas each year; one at Christmas and one at Easter. There is always a need for volunteers to help with narration, drama, singing, costuming and set design.