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Inside this issue: From the Pastor’s Pen Worship and Music Youth Group News Update from the Jane Train Missions Corner Men’s Ministry Building and Grounds OCC Security Team Memorials & Honorariums Thanks Yous Unity Corner Birthdays Calendar
Inserts: Awana Discipleship
Tabernacle Preschool Financial Reports
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As we enter a new year consider the following passage of Scripture as the prayer for our church family:
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all gen- erations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:14-21
I pray in 2021 we would see our church grow in theses things. I love being your pastor, Scott
Young Musicians Choir
Sanctuary Choir
Worship This Week THE TABERNACLE “If you abide in my word, you are truly my of believers that buck this alarming trend. While we may disciples, and you will know the truth, and the not be able to affect all of the churches across our country, truth will set you free.” (John 8:31) we can try to ensure that our own children do not become
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” part of this statistic, but rather know and love the Lord, and (John 14:15) are committed to serving Him wholeheartedly for the re- mainder of their days. We should desire to communicate “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...teaching through word and deed that our Christian faith is not ulti- them to observe all that I have commanded you.” mately about events and superficial friendships, but about (Matthew 28:19-20) genuinely loving God with all of our heart, soul, and mind
It has always been imperative that the knowledge of God, and our neighbor as ourselves (Matt. 22:37-39). We must His works, and His commands to His people, be passed on stress that these commandments cannot be kept in isola- from one generation to the next (Deut. 6:4-25; Prov. 22:6; tion, but that they can only be legitimately exercised as part Ps. 145:4; 2 Tim. 1:5). Our failure to do so as American of the local body of Christ. Fore, one cannot love God if Christians is what has led to the current crisis, in which an they do not love His people (1 John 4:20-21), nor can we estimated 60-70% of those who grow up in the church quit encourage and exhort one another unless we are committed to the fellowship of a local body of believers. the church, once they graduate, leave behind their parents’ household and instruction, and strike out on their own. Church, this is an endeavor that requires the commitment While various excuses can be offered to try and alleviate and energy of every single one of us—from our pastors our responsibility for this alarming trend, the reality is that who are called to equip the saints for the work of ministry the Protestant church in America, as a whole, has done a (Eph. 4:11-16) to our parents who are instructed to daily poor job in doing all that we can to ensure (as much as it is communicate God’s commands to their children (Deut. 6:), within our power) that our young people know Jesus Christ and from our older men and women who are exhorted to personally, understand the gospel and its implications, and teach younger men and women to be zealous to do good recognize the sacrificial call to discipleship that is placed works in obedience to God (Titus 2:1-15) to our young upon all true believers. We have literally been entertaining people who, as peers, are encouraged to spur one another to our children to death, placing ultimate value and emphasis good works as examples (Heb. 10:24-25; 1 Tim. 4:11-13). on having fun and building relationships (as important as If we desire to retain our youth, if we long to ensure (as those may be), rather than trusting in the atoning work of best we can) their salvation, we must be wholly committed the Lord Jesus Christ and walking in a growing and sancti- to discipleship. We must be singularly about our Father’s fying intimacy with Him. What has resulted is a genera- business. So as we find ourselves at the start of another tion of self-professing Christians who largely attend church new year, what better time than now to recommit our- (if they still do) for personal gratification and emotional selves, both individually and corporately, to this central experiences, rather than out of a commitment to serving commission that the Lord has left us with. Whatever may God and His body no matter the personal sacrifice that do- be said of Tabernacle Baptist Church, may we be known as ing so may entail. a people committed to fashioning fully functional and com- mitted disciples of Jesus Christ! At Tabernacle Baptist Church we want to be a local body
Happy New Year! As most of you, I am praying daily for God to bless us with peace and a return to joining together as family to worship our one true God and Saviour.
Children’s choir begins January 13. The time change is 5:30-6:15. This allows us to Jane Train also provide the wonderful children’s teachings: Generation of Grace. We offer teach- ing for two age groups, K-2nd grade and 3rd.-6th grade. Chris Keesecker is teaching the older group and I teach the younger. My hope is that you will bring kids at 5:30 for a full night of enrichment. Childcare is provided Wednesday evenings by the Wellspeak family which is such a blessing and a joy.
As most of you know George and I are going to be grandparents this May. We are excited, shocked, concerned, and very sad that our girl lives so far away in Colorado. But! We trust our gracious God who has a wonderful plan for all of this new chapter for us. We covet your prayers and lean into the sweet fellowship of our church family for encour- agement and of course advice!
Love to all of you, especially Mrs. Ellie, Mrs. Peggy, Mrs. Helen, Mrs. Denise, and Mrs. Frances. We miss you and know you would be here with us if you could. I love Tabernacle, Jane THE TABERNACLE
Missions Corner How can we as Christians, do anything less? I pray that this year if we don’t accomplish anything Happy New Year church family! else, it It seems such a short time ago we were saying those same words and ushering in 2020. Little did we know will be that as a church we grasp the reality that people what last year would bring. So many lives were changed are dying and going to Hell each day. I pray that every- by a tiny little virus that none of us could see, but God thing we do will be aimed at spreading the gospel saw. So we stand on the brink of a brand new year. We around New Bern, and everywhere we go. still can’t “see” what this year will hold for us, but God sees. Last year reminded us that we are not promised tomor- row, so make the most of each day in this new year!! If you are reading this, God has allowed you to see an- other year. You are here for a reason. I am here for a THANK YOU FOR GIVING TO THE LOTTIE MOON reason. We all have a reason and a calling this year. It is CHRISTMAS OFFERING FOR INTERNATIONAL the same as last year and the year before that, to spread MISSIONARIES! the gospel. My mom used to say, “whatever you find yourself doing on the first day of the year, you will Once again this year, you will have the opportunity to continue doing that all year long.” bless missionaries serving here in the States and Canada through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering in the I believe we would all do well to heed the words of spring, and also the North Carolina Missions Offering in Corinthians 10:31 which reads, Whether therefore ye September. Plan now to give to these important offer- eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of ings which are a part of our convention. God. Colossians 3:17 says, And whatever you do , whether in word, or deed, do it all in the name of the Sincerely, Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Jodie Waller him.
Attention Tabernacle Men: Reserve the dates and make plans to attend the Men’s Re- treat at the Cove. We will once again be traveling to the Billy Graham Training Center in Ashville for the Annual Men’s Retreat. Our speaker will be Afshin Ziafat who was born in Iran and raised a Muslim. He is now the lead Pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, Texas. Ken Smith will be the retreat Chaplin. The total cost including meals, lodging and the conference is $325. Payment to the church office is due by MARCH 19-21 February 24. Contact Jim Thompson for info. 252-637-4816
Building and Grounds
As we enter into a New Year, Tabernacle has one less bus. We sold the Ford bus to New Life FWB church for $21,000. We financed the sale for three months, $7,000 per month. They made the first payment in December, the balance is to be made in January and February. We are now trying to find a buyer for the Thomas bus, if anyone knows of a possible buyer, please let one of the Directors know. Getting the buses off our insurance, will result in about $5,000 saving per year. The Directors work hard in trying to keep our insurance rate as low as possible, while maintaining adequate coverage.
We hope everyone has a great New Year filled with love, joy and good health.
The Directors: Eddie Daniels, Hugh Howard, Dick Thomas & Charlie Buck
Strickland Dan
Bless, God and Year New Happy
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serve one time a month! We have a GREAT team and I thank each and every one that serves as as serves that one every and each thank I and team GREAT a have We month! a time one serve
Wednesday night. I would love to see us have enough members so that a person would only only would person a that so members enough have us see to love would I night. Wednesday
men and women to help serve on the security team Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings and and evenings Sunday mornings, Sunday team security the on serve help to women and men
attacks on churches. I am asking the church members for help with our security team. We need need We team. security our with help for members church the asking am I churches. on attacks
world. Sadly, that has changed in today’s society. This is very evident with the news stories of of stories news the with evident very is This society. today’s in changed has that Sadly, world.
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dangers. for flock the watching shepherds as team security the at look I watching. stop
unexpected dangers. Just because the shepherds have not seen a wolf, that does not mean they they mean not does that wolf, a seen not have shepherds the because Just dangers. unexpected
let their guard down. In the Bible there are many stories of shepherds watching their flocks for for flocks their watching shepherds of stories many are there Bible the In down. guard their let
never expected what was to come. From political slanders and riots to Covid 19, one can never never can one 19, Covid to riots and slanders political From come. to was what expected never
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poorest nations in the region. Devastated by Hurricane Hurricane by Devastated region. the in nations poorest
them. receive will who children the and boxes packed
Honduras is located in Central America and is one of the the of one is and America Central in located is Honduras
Please continue to pray for these countries, our carefully carefully our countries, these for pray to continue Please
requests: prayer Special
peoples. Tutsi and Hutu rival the
regroup in February and get together to look ahead. ahead. look to together get and February in regroup
in part, for its political instability and violence between between violence and instability political its for part, in
them. January will also be a quiet month, but we plan to to plan we but month, quiet a be also will January them.
ed in East Africa, Burundi has been known for centuries, centuries, for known been has Burundi Africa, East in ed
our boxes so do what you can to be on the lookout for for lookout the on be to can you what do so boxes our
its lemurs, baobab trees, vanilla, and pepper. Also locat- Also pepper. and vanilla, trees, baobab lemurs, its
sales often provide good filler and good value items for for items value good and filler good provide often sales
Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa. It is known for for known is It Africa. East of coast the off Ocean Indian
when you have finished enjoying them. After Christmas Christmas After them. enjoying finished have you when
English. Madagascar is an island nation located in the the in located nation island an is Madagascar English.
mas cards and leaving them in the OCC collection box box collection OCC the in them leaving and cards mas
people groups and two official languages, Swahili and and Swahili languages, official two and groups people
help at this time by saving your Christian themed Christ- themed Christian your saving by time this at help
than 19,000 feet. The country has over 100 indigenous indigenous 100 over has country The feet. 19,000 than
son, it will soon be time to prepare for 2021. You can can You 2021. for prepare to time be soon will it son,
features Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, at more more at Kilimanjaro, mountain, highest Africa’s features
Although we took December off to enjoy the advent sea- advent the enjoy to off December took we Although
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contributed. already have who all
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ping of our packing party boxes. Thank you so much to to much so you Thank boxes. party packing our of ping
churches and children in this region devastated by natural natural by devastated region this in children and churches
will be able to honor our commitment to pay for the ship- the for pay to commitment our honor to able be will
that the shoeboxes we packed will bring hope to the the to hope bring will packed we shoeboxes the that
our shipping goal. If we can raise 1200 more dollars we we dollars more 1200 raise can we If goal. shipping our
up discipleship course, since 2009. We pray pray We 2009. since course, discipleship up - follow the
Even with limited fundraising, we are moving closer to to closer moving are we fundraising, limited with Even
children in 1996 and have offered The Greatest Journey, Journey, Greatest The offered have and 1996 in children
date. that after Charlotte Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to Honduran Honduran to gifts shoebox Child Christmas Operation
hear of more destinations as boxes were still processed in in processed still were boxes as destinations more of hear field hospital and relief supplies. They began delivering delivering began They supplies. relief and hospital field
Honduras, Tanzania, Madagascar and Burundi. We may may We Burundi. and Madagascar Tanzania, Honduras, and Iota. Samaritan’s Purse is in Honduras now with a a with now Honduras in is Purse Samaritan’s Iota. and
As of December 15, some of our boxes were destined for for destined were boxes our of some 15, December of As They were heavily impacted recently by Hurricanes Eta Eta Hurricanes by recently impacted heavily were They
its production of sugar cane, tropical fruit, and coffee. coffee. and fruit, tropical cane, sugar of production its
CHILD CHRISTMAS OPERATION
Mitch in 1998, the country had rebounded in part due to to due part in rebounded had country the 1998, in Mitch
TABERNACLE THE THE TABERNACLE Memorials and Honorariums Contributions have been made to the Contributions have been made to the Contributions have been made to Building Fund Lottie Moon Christmas Offering African Inland Mission/ for Pastor Appreciation in honor of: Willard Family in honor of: in honor of: Debbie Gibson Eliza Price The Gleason Family Missy Zachewicz Charlotte Strickland The Strickland Family The Gleason Family The Becky Thompson Group The Allen Family The Strickland Family Contributions have been made to The Ferguson Family The Allen Family Faith Christian Fellowship/ Brad and Brenda Wood Dennis & Diane Hanyo Dominey Family in honor of: Contributions have been made to the The BMW Group Amelia Cassagne Building Fund in memory of: The Friendly Willing Diana Cassagne Carolyn Eilertson Workers SS Class Allison Allen Wayne & Hilda Corey Mary Stallings Becky Thompson Group TA & Alva Barrow Contributions have been made to the Contributions have been made to the Harold & Betty French Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in Haiti Fund in honor of: Marie White memory of: Sid Eilertson Lizzian Pate Mary Lee The Wellspeak Family The Alligood SS Class Janice Tucker and in memory of Carolyn Eilertson Bo Boyett Carolyn Eilertson Dennis and Diane Hanyo Edna Cade The Paul Murphy SS Class Lee Bowen Contributions have been made to the Naomi Dail Hazel Bostic VBS Fund in honor of: Allen & Donnell Harriett Bob & Debi Willhoit George & Jane Ferguson Contributions have been made to the Dennis & Diane Hanyo Contributions have been made to the Flower Fund in honor of: Unity Fund in honor of: Jim Thompson Wayne Pearson Bob & Debi Willhoit Bill & Ruby Cullipher Deepest Sympathy Contributions have been made to the Contributions have been made to the to the Family and Kennedy Home in memory of: Capital Improvement Fund Friends of: Jim Koebele in honor of: Helen Thompson, Carol Koebele Frances Webb Betty Nicholson &
The Good Stewards SS Class Ailese Canady
Thank You’s Tithing Envelopes Dear Prayergram Team, Thank you so much for including the Prayer sheet along with the prayergram. It is so nice to see those that need prayer. It really connects us to the church family. Again thanks for all you do. In Christ Love, Jerry & Dixie Stapleford THE TABERNACLE
Happy New (and hopefully very different) Year. It seems re- affirm a continued commitment to the quired that we note the change in the calendar. But I am at an age Bible as the only anchor available to where celebrating the passage of time tends to appeal less and those who advocate the Gospel. There is less. On the other hand, perhaps someone will interpret lines and only one Word showing one way, wrinkles as signs of wisdom. through one Savior, to reconciliation with God. For Gospel ministry in these times, it may be that “new” New Year’s resolutions are less appropriate – and less needed – than Likewise, a remembrance of the call to perseverance is in order. ReNewed and remembered past resolutions. One of the older Amid the cacophony of confusingly different Gospels now prof- lessons poorly learned in the contemporary Church is that the fered our audiences, they are all the more likely to be skeptical. Gospel never changes, and should not. The Gospel is Truth; it Most believers must hear the Gospel numerous times before con- cannot be materially changed and remain truthful. version. My thought is that overall effectiveness of evangelistic encounters surely decreases when so many of the messages heard Certainly, our individual understanding of the Gospel and our are contradictory, hindering the corroboration and learning that ability to teach it may improve, but today’s media competition comes from exposure to consistent and accurate Gospel teaching. among religious advocates has degenerated so that it is no more Therefore, the Unity Ministry must persevere in faithfully repeat- about innovative communication than it is about presenting the ing its efforts each week. most attractive, even if inaccurate, message. New, flexible Gos- pels for the masses constantly manipulate fundamental doctrines. A New Year, but our needs are much the same, including break- Many modern ministries may have proven clever (and profitable), fast items and cereals, canned meats, jelly and mac ‘n cheese. but at a ruinous cost to Church integrity, both real and perceived. Please pray that the nation’s Churches will abandon ambition, Audiences viewing the latest video reiteration of the Gospel need submitting to the discipline of accurate Gospel theology. Please only wait; another more appeasing and un-Biblical version will pray for all our Church ministries. Please pray for our clients, that be streamed shortly. Currently, media-friendly designers seem to they will see the Truth beyond the bewildering mass of conflict- be fashioning a malleable, obedient God. They have wandered. ing information thrown at them by our culture. Please pray for the Unity Ministry, that we will effectively implement the Gospel, to Against this backdrop, Unity finds a January ReNewal of original satisfy our clients’ spiritual and physical hunger. resolutions much more attractive, and surely more faithful. We But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” - Matthew 14:16
Birthdays The following birthdays are people who are members of Tabernacle Baptist Church or are enrolled in Sunday School. this month If we have omitted someone, please contact the church office.
1. Karen Lowe 5. Melanie Johnston 11. Jesse Banks 20. Fred Thompson 1. Celia Farley 6. Greg Hodges 12. Thomas Adams 21. Jessica Johnston 2. Thomas Kent 6. Donna Wilgus 12. Gary Ballard 24. Jane Ferguson 2. Billy Setliff 6. Sidney Eichhorn 12. Marvin Mills 25. Josh Waller 2. Karen Thompson 7. Bernice Spruill 13. Tim Eckloff 26. Nancy Minschew 3. Jessica Wiggins 7. Emily Estry 14. Donna Pavlich 27. Lily Sein 3. Dennis Rose 9. Sarah Moore 15. Stuart Rivenbark 29. Doug Willhoit 3. Harold French 9. Greg Mills 16. Charles Webb 29. Craig Cooper 4. Shannon Canady 9. Marilyn Reynolds 17. Michael Pope 31. Sam Dotson 4. Margaret Bass 10. Steven Boos 17. Kenyan Alderson 4. Margaret Thatch 10. Betty Steele 18. Jack Whitley 5. Michael Keesecker 11. Daniel Haskett 19. Greg Mize 5. Lauren Wellspeak 11. Thomas Haskett 19. Johnnie Taylor
WEEKLY EVENTS: Wednesday: Sunday: 1:00 PM Ladies Bible Study-The Pursuit of God 9:00 AM Morning Worship Service, Sunday School 5:30 PM Young Musicians Choir 10:30 AM Morning Worship Service, Sunday School 6:00 PM Prayer Worship Service, Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM Sunday Night Bible Study, Youth Bible Study, 6:15 PM Generations of Grace (Kids) Awana 7:00 PM Prayergram Ministry Monday: 7:10 PM Sanctuary Choir 2:00 PM Unity Food Pantry Thursday: Tuesday: 6:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Breakfast @ Country Biscuit 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study @ Country Biscuit 9:00 AM Quilters 10:00 PM TCC 12:30 PM Ladies Bible Study-Sermon on the Mount 6:30 PM Men’s Bible Study-Moore’s Barbeque
Dr. Scott Gleason Mrs. Jane Ferguson Rev. Aaron Allen Rev. John Strickland Senior Pastor Director of Children Associate Pastor of Students Associate Pastor of Music January 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Year’s Day 2 Staff Birthday: 15-Brandon Swindell Church Office Closed 24-Jane Ferguson
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Young Musicians Choir, Deacon Mtg. Generations of Grace and Sanctuary Choir resume 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Staff Birthday: 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 17-Aaron Allen Gideon Mtg. 24-Debbie Gibson
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Hello Awana Families! plus all of the amazing leaders who are with us on a weekly basis. Our theme night in December was the canned food collection for Unity. The January 3rd is Crazy Hair Night! clubbers and leaders brought in 81 non- We will be praying for you all over this perishable items! holiday season!
The kids had a blast in December using Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us their hard earned Awana bucks to buy a son is given, and the government will gifts for others. What a blessing to see be on his shoulders. And he will be called them being so thoughtful! Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Thank you to everyone who helped at our store night and bought items for the store In his Service, (Virginia Ballard, Kathy Rogers, Debi Crystal Cassagne Wilhoit, Diane Hanyo, and Linda Garrow)
Discipleship Classes The Margurete Ricks WMU Group To sign up for a class call 252-671-3444 is putting together another Read Thru the Bible Tabernacle Baptist Church Facilitated by Sam Dotson Sundays at 9:15 am-Across from FLC Kitchen Cookbook #2. Join us as we go through the Bible: They would like to have at Currently we are studying Matthew least 300 recipes. Sermon on the Mount Facilitated by Margie Castleberry We need your best recipes! LADIES Study -Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 pm in Adult 2 Pick-up a recipe card and drop The Pursuit of God your recipe in the drop box at the by A. W. Tozer Facilitated Diann Bucher kitchen window. LADIES Study - Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Adult 2 If you are hungry for a more intimate relationship with God, this study will bless you. It deals with the deep things of God and the riches of His grace.
Men’s Bible Studies Meets Tuesdays at 6:30 am at Country Biscuit Facilitated by Denny Bucher
Meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at Moore’s Facilitated by Jimmy Thames
Meets Thursdays at 6:30 am at Country Biscuit Facilitated by Leroy Alligood Tabernacle Preschool
Monthly News “...grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18 January, 2021 Happy New Year!
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a difficult year! There is no promise that 2021 will be better but we are promised that God is always with us. So no matter what is in store for 2021, we are encouraged knowing God will be with us, right here in the midst of it all! I pray that the New Year will bring joy and happiness your way. But whatever happens, God is good. All the time.
Resolutions for Parents Over the years I’ve submitted several New Year’s Resolutions for parents. Some I’ve copied from other sources, some I’ve created from my own experience. If I had to narrow it down, my suggestions for the top two things a parent can do if they want to do better at this whole thing we call parenting, they would be: Spend time with your child. Play with her, go places with him, do the things she likes to do. Put down your phone and talk with him. If you want to be in the position to have the most influence in your child’s life you need to have a strong positive relationship. The best way to get that is spending time together. Watch your mouth. I’m not just talking about bad words. What does your child hear you say? Are you gossiping? Bad-mouthing someone? Lying? Criticizing? Passing on a confidence? Are you talking negatively, especially about or to your child? The words you speak have lasting impacts. Choose your words carefully. ______
Looking ahead – believe it or not, Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin NEXT MONTH! Information will be going home to our preschool families the end of this month. If you have a child that will be between the ages of 1 and 5 by August 31, give me a call in the preschool office. I will be glad to tell you more about our program! ______
The Tooth Fairy was Here When my grandson was 7 he lost a tooth and placed it under his pillow for the tooth fairy. When he was telling me about it, he kept referring to the tooth fairy as “she” so I asked, “How do you know the tooth fairy is a girl?” He replied slowly, as if I was unable to comprehend, “Uhh… FAIRYYY!!?” When he told me the tooth fairy left him $5, I had to respond as any older person would, “WHAT?! FIVE DOLLARS?! You’re kidding! When I was little I was lucky if the tooth fairy left me a quarter!” (Mom and dad, I think I was jipped!) So I asked him, “If I fell and knocked out one of my teeth and put it under my pillow, do you think the tooth fairy would bring me $5?” After a brief moment of thought he said, “Well, Mimi, I think we should try it and see what happens!”
Learn more about us 252-636-0680 Check Us Out www.tabernaclebaptist.com/preschool [email protected] on Facebook General Fund Budgeted Contributions 2020/2021 Fiscal Year Monthy Amount $89,875 110,000 105,000 100,000 95,000 90,000 85,000 80,000 75,000 70,000 65,000 60,000 55,000 50,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Under Budget 19,407 8,169 0 Contributions Received 70,468 81,706 101,788
FLC/Building Fund 2020 - 2021 Fiscal Year Monthly Payment $18,600
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT September 1—November 30, 2020
General Fund Offering $101,787.88 Designated Offering $ 32,189.55 Total Offering $133,977.43
(September 1 through November 30) General Fund Offerings $253,961.78 General Fund Disbursements $253,653.68
Receipts Over (Under) Disbursements 308.10
General Fund Balance—September 1 $ 21,113.76
General Fund Balance—November 30 $ 21,421.86
FLC/Building Bank Account $25,732.32
Continuing in Faith Report Ben Jones Bank Account $25,061.51 Remaining Balance owed to Ben Jones Bank Account $ -0-
Family Life Center Bank Loan Original Date of Loan November 22, 2011 Original Amount of Loan: $2,800,000.00 Balance owed as of November 30, 2020 $1,906,198.00