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The United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor
5 Simpson Avenue
PO Box 29
Mount Tabor, NJ 07878-0029
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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT MOUNT TABOR
NEWSLETTER—JULY 2018
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Tidings
UMC at Mount TaboR
Rev. Amanda Hemenetz
Pastor
Rev. Carolyn Fagan
Pastor Emeritus
Rachel Caldari-Stroh
Director of Music
Ministry
Dawn Zinckgraf
Manager of Tabor’s
Treasures Thrift
Shop
Dodi Skovronek
Office Administrator
5 Simpson Avenue
PO Box 29
Mount Tabor, NJ 07878
973-627-4243
Email:
Website:
www.umcmounttabor.com
JULY 2018
Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Message 2
Worship Information
Calendar
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Altar Flowers 5
Church News 6-12
MT Arts Collaborative
National Convocation
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New Advert Section 15
Birthdays 16
Prayer Requests 17
Contact Info 20
I was proud of our Choir and the music we put forth in worship on June 24th, as were all who attended worship that day. Our best compliment, which we received from multiple people, ‘You sounded like a choir of 20!’. High praise for a choir of 6.
How’d we do that? It really wasn’t hard. We just let our reservations go and really sang.
But it got me to thinking—what if we each let our reservations go and really loved? What if we really let loose on this Christianity thing? What if we opened wide our hearts and minds to God’s grace, and what was reflected in our words and actions? What if each of us loved with the power of 2, or 3, or 4? How would that make a difference in our personal lives, in our families, our church, our community, and our world?
Impossible? Not at all We just need to let our reservations go and really love. Really follow Jesus Christ Our Lord.
What a beautiful effect it would have!
Let’s try it, shall we?
Happy Summer,
Pastor Amanda
From the Pastor
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FOOD PANTRY FOOD PANTRY FOOD PANTRY
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JULY’S
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Join us in July!
WORSHIP INFORMATION
SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30am
CHOIR CHOIR
NEWSNEWS
The Choir is off The Choir is off for the Summer!for the Summer!
We will We will welcome their welcome their
wonderful wonderful singing back in singing back in
September.September.
July 1st—Summer worship hours begin! Worship will start at 9:30am.
Celebration of Independence Day.
July 8th—’Off the Pages - Our Favorite Stories’ Week 1. Winnie the Pooh, by
A. A. Milne
July 15th—’Off the Pages—Our Favorite Stories’ Week 2. Harry Potter by
J. K. Rowling
July 22nd—’Off the Pages—Our Favorite Stories’ Week 3. Christmas in July:
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
July 29th—’Off the Pages—Our Favorite Stories’ Week 4. Love You Forever, by
Robert Munsch
Worship time will remain at 9:30am for July and August.
Prayer for July
In my own small part of the world may I learn ways, Lord, of being a peacemaker, of
helping people to see that there are alternatives to hostility, and there are ways of
“saving face” in a decent and human way, without there being a break-up of relation-
ships.
Help me to be a channel of your peace this day. Amen.
http://www.prayingeachday.org/July01.pdf
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July 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Worship 9:30a
Celebration of Inde-
pendence Day
Children’s Day Prep
after worship
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Quilters 10am
Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
PASTOR
MTAC
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Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
Crop Share 4p-7p
4 Independence
Day
Office Closed
Tabor’s Treasures
Closed
AMANDA
MEM HALL
5
Tabor’s Treasures
4p-8p
6 Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
VACATION
RENTAL
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Tabor’s Treasures
9a-1p
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Worship 9:30am
‘Off the Pages’ -
Week 1
Children’s Day Prep
after worship
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Quilters 10am
Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
Ad Council 7pm
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Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
MTAC
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Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
MEM HALL
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Tabor’s Treasures
4p-8p
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Office Hours 10a-
2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
RENTAL
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Tabor’s Treasures
9a-1p
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Worship 9:30am
‘Off the Pages’ -
Week 2
Fundraising Mtg
10:30a
Children’s Day Prep
after Worship
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Quilters 10am
Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
MTAC
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Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
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Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
MEM HALL
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Tabor’s Treasures
4p-8p
20
Office Hours 10a-
2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
RENTAL
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Tabor’s Treasures
9a-1p
22
Worship 9:30a
‘Off the Pages’ -
Week 3
Children’s Day Prep
after worship
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Quilters 10am
Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
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Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
25
Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
26
Tabor’s Treasures
4p-8p
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Office Hours 10a-
2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
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Tabor’s Treasures
9a-1p
29
Worship 9:30am
‘Off the Pages” -
Week 4
Children’s Day Prep
after worship
Tabor’s Treasures
Donation Day
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Quilters 10am
Office Hours 10a-2p
Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
Pricing Party 6-9p
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Tabor’s Treasures
10a-2p
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Adult Bible Study will be
taking the summer off. We
will resume meeting again in
the fall.
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COINS FOR COLLEGE
Have spare change? Drop it in
the “Coins for College” container
located at the back of the sanctu-
ary. All proceeds will be given as
scholarships to our members en-
rolled in college. This will be an
ongoing mission project led by
the Adult Bible Study Class. Let’s
support our young people on
their educational journey!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School will begin on
September 9.
See you in September!
ALTAR FLOWERS
The following flowers were graciously given
in worship during the month of June:
June 3rd —Kelli Smith—In memory of
JoLynne Sheldon, my first friend first day of
school. My forever friend.
June 10th— Dottie & Greg Smith—In
memory of Erin Smith.
June 17th— Bob & Nancy Gerardi—In
memory of JoLynne Sheldon and Sandra
Gerardi Rosas.
June 24th—The Wescott Family—In
memory of Roy L. Wescott & Patricia
Schoeller Finelle.
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NEWS AROUND THE CHURCH CALLING ALL KEYS!
Do you have a key to the front sanctuary door? If you do, you probably don’t need it,
especially if you have a code to the parking lot side door. PLEASE RETURN SANCTU-
ARY DOOR KEYS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE. Thank you! - The Trustees
PRICING PARTIES
In JULY, our Tabor’s Treasures Pricing Party will be Monday, July 30th, from 6pm-
9pm. Please join us! No experience necessary. Learn about pricing, help stock the
shop, socialize, all while serving and helping to keep Tabor’s Treasures the success
that it is!
ATTENTION ALL USHERS/GREETERS
Mike Zinckgraf has agreed to serve as ‘Head Usher’. He’ll be seeking you out to offer
training in this important ministry. Want to join the team? Talk to Mike or contact
the church office.
FUNDRAISING TEAM
We’ve had some great fundraisers lately, with more to come! Be part of the planning
process. See Chairpersons, Adam & Trish Caravaglia, for more information.
The next meeting will be held on Sunday, July 15th, following worship.
CSA DISTRIBUTION
We are looking for volunteers to distribute Crop Share baskets on Wednesdays, from
4pm-7pm from the kitchen. Volunteers receive a personal share of produce. Please
see sign-up sheet in Memorial Hall. Contact the office for more information.
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NEWS AROUND THE CHURCH
Jeff Dickerson Shares an Inspirational Story
“I first saw Patrick at a race in Trenton
last fall. Hebrews 12:1 is a popular
verse among runners and it came to
mind as I watched him seem to strug-
gle, taking one labored step at a time,
pushing his walker with his good arm,
then stepping forward ever so slowly,
ultimately crossing the finish line at
home plate. He was incredibly inspir-
ing and I regretted not catching up with
him, introducing myself, and learning
more about him.
This past spring, I had a second
chance to do just that when I saw him
racing in a half marathon in Morris
Township…(mind you, 13.1 miles took
me 3 hours to complete at a fast walk a
couple of years ago). I wondered how
long he’d be out there on the course at
his snail’s pace. I walked out onto the
course and chatted with him, reminisc-
ing about the Trenton race. I told him
his finish line photo was in my scrap-
book and he jokingly said he didn’t give
me permission. He then jokingly asked
me “how much farther, Jeff?” to which I
replied, “oh, only about 13 miles” since
he had just begun the race. A couple
hours later, I saw him heading for the
finish line but not in the direction nor on
the course that everyone else was on.
Not sure how or where he literally got
sidetracked, but that’s besides the
point. Clearly the point is, we can do
all thing through Christ who strength-
ens us!”
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Located in the
lower level of the
United Methodist
Church at Mount
Tabor, 5 Simpson
Avenue
Come and see the best bargains in Mount Tabor!
Clothing, Furniture, Housewares, Toys, Holiday Decorations,
Baby Items and MUCH MORE!
New items added frequently!
We are pleased to announce we will again be accepting
donations for the thrift shop. For church members,
donations will be accepted ONE SUNDAY PER MONTH.
Donations this month will be accepted on July 29th.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE.
All proceeds benefit the church. Thank you for your help!
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION! Come see our NEW LOOK!
Tuesdays 10am-2pm; Wednesdays 10am-2pm; Thursdays 4pm-8pm; Fridays 10am-2pm; and Saturdays 9am-1pm
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NEWS AROUND THE CHURCH
We Celebrated Our Choir on June 24th!
Our Choir did an outstanding job on Sunday, June 24th, in a music-
filled worship service!
They sang a Cantata “A Year of Song” which included:
What Makes Me Sing? By Ruth Elaine Schram
I’ve Decided to Follow Jesus
Shepherd Me, O God
Fly Away Home (sung in memory of Joseph Scala) by Pink Zebra
Shine, Jesus, Shine
We thank all of our Choir members for their hard work throughout
the year to make the worship services more beautiful!
Purple ribbons (for suicide prevention awareness) were handed out in memory of Joe Scala.
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NEWS AROUND THE CHURCH
The Church Family Picnic
Celebrating all of the Graduates!
Con’grad’ulations!!!
Rebecca Dhawan from Acadia University
Hannah Ververs from PHHS
Harrison Weaver from PHHS
Logan Weaver from Brooklawn Middle School
Jamaal Parker from PHHS
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From the Dickerson Family who will be traveling to Guatemala for a week of mission work.
“This year, the Sunday School joined our cause, helping the poor in Guatemala. We are so grateful for that support, and this Satur-day we’re off!
I’m sure many people wonder why we don’t “help our own” right here in NJ or the US. As Bryan, Taylor’s fiancé so succinctly put it, choosing a man made, geographical boundary of where to serve and where not to, is just not what we do. I can’t speak for my en-tire family of course, but I think once I went the first time, and I saw firsthand the level of poverty, the “bang for the buck” (meaning the impact we can make) and the sometimes overwhelming need kind of locks me in. I often think, if not us then, who?
Saturday we leave to help this family. Five girls and a mom. The letter tells the story, pretty harshly, but they live in a harsh reality for sure. I’m also sure the tears will flow on both sides at the end of the week after bonding so quickly. The tinge of guilt, knowing how blessed we are and knowing the daily struggles they face will fade, but never go away. And that’s why I keep going back.
People ask me if it’s a mission trip, and I say yea...THEY minister to ME. They get it already. They don’t need me to preach the gos-pel (not that I could), that’s for damn sure. We show each other gods love for what it is...pure, true, unconditional, and far reach-ing. We build them a home, but we try to give them hope. Building the home and raising the money aren’t the hard part at all. The hard part is saying goodbyes.”
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I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
This is what the Dickerson Family will be working on for
the next week. Please keep them all in your prayers as
they do this wonderful mission!
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Mt. Tabor ARTS Collaborative will be holding their Summer Theatre
Camp at our church again this year! The children work and learn for 2
weeks in July and then put on a performance on July 21st at the
Tabernacle. More information and registration forms can be found on the
next two pages.
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Are you a church member and a business owner?
We’ll advertise for you for free in the Tidings and bulletins!
Contact the Church Office.
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We apologize if you were not included on our list. If we have not listed
your birthday, please contact the church office so we can include you in
future editions.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July 1st Chrissy Weaver, Leonora Stroh
July 3rd Paige Corcoran
July 4th Kelli Smith
July 5th Carolyn Ryans
July 7th Bonnie Zeh
July 10th Pastor Amanda Hemenetz
July 13th Talia Spille
July 18th Matt Meyers
July 23rd Isobel Stroh
July 25th Pastor Jennifer Cho
July 26th Nicole Zinckgraf
July 27th Rick Meyers
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
July 12th Dale & Robert Lennox
July 24th Sherri & James Douglas
JULY Members and Friends In The Military
Erin Parker, US Air Force, former church member and son of Kathy & Chris Parker Michael O’Neil Drew Greenlees, US Navy, serving in Iraq, Graduate of PHHS, grew up in Glacier Hills Mike Sgambati, US Air Force, living in New Mexico, Husband of Melissa Meyers Alex Degrosky, friend of the Scala Family Steven Masker, US Army, Germany, friend of the Dickerson Family Melissa Pier, US Marines Danny Antolos, friend of Ruth Blazure Paul Hanley, Us Army Specialist, Nephew of the Lemanowicz Family
HOURSHOURS Tuesdays 10amTuesdays 10am——2pm2pm
Wednesdays 10amWednesdays 10am——2pm2pm Thursdays 4pmThursdays 4pm——8pm8pm Fridays 10amFridays 10am——2pm2pm
Saturdays 9amSaturdays 9am——1pm1pm
Volunteers are neededVolunteers are needed. Join the fun! To . Join the fun! To
volunteer call Dawn Zinckgrafvolunteer call Dawn Zinckgraf
Donations are being accepted ONE SUN-Donations are being accepted ONE SUN-DAY EACH MONTH. This month, dona-DAY EACH MONTH. This month, dona-
tions will be accepted on July 29th.tions will be accepted on July 29th.
Pricing Parties continue on the last Mon-Pricing Parties continue on the last Mon-
day of the Month from 6pday of the Month from 6p--9p. Please 9p. Please come by and help! This month will be come by and help! This month will be
July 30th.July 30th.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BITS & PIECES
Do you have something to announce? The dead-line for the weekly bulletin is Wednesday at 10:00am. The deadline for the monthly Tidings newsletter will be the 20th of each month. Please feel free to contribute!!
PRAYER CHAIN
Our church has an active prayer chain whose members regularly receive requests for prayers for specific needs. Although most often it con-cerns health, the need may be in other areas as well. To place a request for prayers, please call the church office at 973-627-4243 or email the office at [email protected].
PRAYERS NEEDED
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
David Ober, Jr Donna Wojcik Eloise Margus Dale Lennox Pastor Amanda Ken Johnson
The Family of Joe Scala The Family of Connie Stroh
Today’s Chuckle
Thank you to Ken Lemanowicz for this
month’s chuckle!
AD COUNCIL AND FINANCIAL UPDATE
At our last Administrative Council
meeting, we voted to do what is
necessary to attempt to remain full
time in the future. A small group
from our leadership met with Steve
Bechtold, our District Superinten-
dent, to give updates and discuss
ideas. Financially, we’re keeping our
head above water, but it continues
to be tough. Please consider
pre-paying your offerings for the
summer, if able, and sending offer-
ing to the office if you will be away.
Together, we can strengthen our
ministries.
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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 back-
ground, 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: Reverend Amanda Hemenetz
Parsonage: 973-784-3758 Email: [email protected]
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Carolyn Fagan Home: 973-285-3965
Email: [email protected] Manager, Tabor’s Treasures: Dawn Zinckgraf
Home: 973-538-5039 Email: [email protected]
Church Office Administrator: Dodi Skovronek Office: 973-627-4243
Email: [email protected]
Church Council John Ryans 973-625-3660 Finance Kevin Davis 973-971-9927 Fundraising Adam & Trish Caravaglia 973-903-9082 Ministry of Art Dawn Zinckgraf 973-538-5039 Mission Outreach Sarah Lefsyk 973-234-5111 Music/Worship Rachel Caldari-Stroh 973-876-9846 Staff Parish Relations Bob Newman 973-627-2494 Stewardship Jill Downing 908-852-6026 Sunday School Hilary Ververs 973-625-7310 Treasurer John Ryans 973-625-3660 Trustees Mike Zinckgraf 973-538-5039 ————————————————————————————————————————The United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor publishes Tidings monthly. Please address correspondence to:
The United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor
5 Simpson Avenue PO Box 29
Mount Tabor, NJ 07878-0029 Email: [email protected]
www.umcmounttabor.com