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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—SEPTEMBER 2019

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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:

umcmounttabor@verizon.net

taborstreasuresumc@gmail.com

Website:

www.umcmounttabor.com

SEPTEMBER 2019

Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 2

Worship Information

Calendar

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Welcome! 5

Bridges

Tabor Lake Sunday 6-7

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Food Pantry Sunday

Tabor’s Treasures

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Garden of Peace

Connections

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UMC Market

Givelify

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Children’s Day

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Altar Flowers

Birthdays

Prayer Requests

Contact Info

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A Poem …

Take Time to Be Still

Take time to be still, to hear the grass grow,

View the butterfly’s flight, feel water flow.

Watch a sunrise, listen to rain,

Run fingers through a horse’s mane,

Touch a flower, dip toes in the sea,

Close your eyes and hear the buzz of a bee.

Take time for quiet, for breathing the air,

For being without thinking—no stress, no care.

Take time to just ‘be’ - walk away from the din!

Stillness rekindles God’s light within.

Happy September,

Pastor Amanda

From the Pastor

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PLEASE SUPPORT

WITH YOUR

NON-PERISHABLE

DONATION!

Food Pantry

Sunday is

September

29th.

WORSHIP INFORMATION

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 AM

Join us in September!

CHOIR

NEWS

Choir practice will resume on Thursday, Sep-

tember 5th, and runs every

Thursday at 7:30pm. If you

would like to join the Choir, please see Rachel Cal-dari-Stroh or

Pastor Amanda.

Come make a joyful noise unto

the Lord!

September 1st—Worship is back to 10:30am! Labor Day Weekend, Back-

pack Blessing, Sacrament of Holy Communion. Students & teachers, bring

your backpacks. Briefcases to be blessed!

September 8th—Lost in Grief (Luke 7:11-17)

September 15th—Lost Prayers (Luke 11:5-13)

September 22nd—Lost Sheep/Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10). Pastor Jeannette

preaching.

September 29th—Lost Hope in the World (Luke 21:7-19). Food Pantry Sun-

day.

For the majority of September, we’ll be exploring a sermon series entitled

‘Lost and Found’; with scriptures from the Gospel of Luke about feeling lost

in different circumstances. Jesus is all ways there to find us! Thanks be to

God!

PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER

www.learnreligions.com

A Prayer for September

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September 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Worship 10:30a

Backpack Blessing

2 Labor Day

Office Closed—

Holiday

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Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

4

Office Closed-

Vacation

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

5

Tabor’s Treas-

ures 4p-8p

Choir Practice

7:30p

6

Office Closed-

Vacation

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

7

Tabor’s Treasures

9a-1p

8

Worship 10:30am

Lost & Found Week

1

Connections Team

Meeting

Scouts—MH—2p

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Office Hours 10a-

2p

Ad Council 7p

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Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

Pastor Amanda at

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Office Hours 10a-2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

Way Forward Mtg

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Tabor’s Treas-

ures 4p-8p

Choir Practice

7:30p

13

Office Hours 10a-

2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

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Tabor’s Treasures

9a-1p

15

Worship 10:30a

Lost & Found Week

2

Scouts—MH—230p

Connections BBQ

4p

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Office Hours 10a-

2p

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Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

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Office Hours 10a-2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

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Tabor’s Treas-

ures 4p-8p

Choir Practice

7:30p

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Office Hours 10a-

2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

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Tabor’s Treasures

9a-1p

BRIDGES RUN

Parking Usage 6p

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Worship 10:30a

Lost & Found Week

3—Pastor Jeannette

preaching

Scouts-MH-2p

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Office Hours 10a-

2p

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Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

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Office Hours 10a-2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

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Tabor’s Treas-

ures 4p-8p

Choir Practice

7:30p

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Office Hours 10a-

2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

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Tabor’s Treasures

9a-1p

MTHS House

Tour

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Worship 10:30am

Lost & Found Week

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Food Pantry Sun-

day

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Office Hours 10a-

2p

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WELCOME JEANNETTE ZAJAC

Meet our Supervised Ministry student, Jennette Zajac! Though she volunteered to

preach on August 11th, (and did a great job!) her official start date with us is Sep-

tember 15th. Pastor Jeannette is a seminary student, on her way to ordination.

She’ll be participating in leadership in our church in many ways from September to

May, preaching once per month, teaching Sunday School, shadowing Pastor

Amanda in visitations, weddings, funerals, attending meetings, etc.

She lives in Rockaway with her wife, Mary, and daughter Katie. Get to know her!

She’s looking forward to knowing you!

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The United Methodist Church at Mt. Tabor

Rev. Amanda Hemenetz, Pastor

5 Simpson Avenue

PO Box 29

Mount Tabor, NJ 07878

We are a ‘Reconciling Congregation’ where ALL are truly welcome.

August 6, 2019

The members of the United Methodist Church at Mount Tabor participate in an annual mission called The Bridges Run, where mem-

bers work together to gather used clothing, food, and toiletries for the homeless in Newark and New York City. Our Run this year is

scheduled for Saturday, September 21st. This year, we are looking to bring 250 lunch bags, which include a sandwich, soft fruits,

dairy items, granola/fruit/cereal bars, and a water bottle.

Information for making lunch bags can be found at the Bridges website, www.bridgesoutreach.org, or on the next page of this flyer.

The most effective way to make the lunches is by making “teams” and committing to a certain number of lunches; just let us know

how many sandwiches your team plans to make so we can keep track of the total amount. On Friday, September 20th, we will also

be meeting at the church to make sandwiches as a group.

You can also begin collecting toiletry items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.), but we haven’t been given an exact number to bring on

the run with us.

We also need 10-15 volunteers to go on the run with us, and 3 or 4 of those to be drivers. To be a volunteer, you must be at least a

high school freshman. If you are interested in being a volunteer for the run, let us know by calling/texting 973-349-8647 or

emailing whververs@verizon.net.

Thank you!

Warren and Michael Ververs

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BRIDGES RUN SANDWICH DETAILS

FRESH LUNCHES:

Contents of a fresh brown bag lunch

- Sandwich: preferably made with 100% white, whole wheat or soft, whole wheat with low sodium deli meat. Please, no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Please do not put mayo, mustard, lettuce or tomato on the sandwich. If possible, include mayo or mustard packets in the bag.

- Fruit: grapes, clementines, bananas, pears or other soft fruit

- Dairy Item: mozzarella, cheddar or other cheese stick, 4 or 6 oz yogurt with spoon or 2 squeezable yogurts

- Chewy granola bar (reduced sugar if possible) or Nutrigrain-type fruit & cereal bar

- Drink: Water (6 or 8 oz. bottle)

Guidelines for making fresh brown bag lunches

- Please do NOT put sandwiches in the brown bag lunches – keep separate.

- Keep sandwiches refrigerated until delivery.

- Wash hands and use surgical gloves.

- Approximately one pound of meat makes six to eight sandwiches.

- Note that loaves of bread vary in size; count the slices!

- Call a grocery store a day or two ahead to order sliced meat.

- Warehouse stores are a good place to buy meat, fruit, drinks, and treats.

- Include mayo and mustard packets, if possible.

- Meat only (no condiments, lettuce or tomatoes)

- Wrap sandwiches in zip lock bags.

- Many of our friends have dental problems; please purchase soft fruit (no apples, please.)

- Although not as healthy, fruit cups are an alternative to fresh fruit – please remember spoons and napkins.

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Worship at Tabor Lake was held on August 25th!

Thank you to our friends at Tabor

Lake for hosting our worship on

August 25th! It is such a peaceful

place to worship with friends!

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FOOD PANTRY SUNDAYS!

Our Food Pantry Sundays have been a great success! Thank you to all who

brought in food donations. If you didn’t receive a food pantry bag, they’re availa-

ble in worship. Food Pantry Sunday is the LAST Sunday of each month. The next

one is September 29th. August donations were 167 pounds of food!!

Pastor Amanda began her doctoral classes at Drew

University in July. We wish her much success in her

continuing education!

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In a blink of an eye, the summer has come and gone! The summer months in the shop are inconsistent and hard to predict. Some days are very slow, while other days are very busy. During the month of July our monthly special was “Christmas in July”! We offered 50% off our Christmas merchandise and sold a good amount of merchandise. For the month of August, our special was 25% off furniture. Throughout the month of August, we started our transition from spring/summer clothing to fall/winter. We are looking for donations of Fall/Winter clothing and accessories. Speaking of clothing, I would like to share a story with you. A young customer by the name of Kendra works at Kessler Rehabilitation in Chester. This young lady comes in the shop and buys clothes for her patients. She uses her own money to supply clothes for patients who don’t have anything but the clothes they came in with. She comes in about once a month and the thrift shop is happy to help her by donating to her mission. Last month she asked if I would take a picture with her so she could show her boss. See you in the shop! Dawn

Tidbits

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Garden of Peace

We are creating a beautiful garden that includes a paver patio surrounded by trees, plants, perennials, a

unique water feature and landscape lighting. This will be a special place of remembrance for our loved

ones with the interment of ashes. The patio area will be 16’ x 16’ using 12” x 12” stone pavers. Each

stone paver can be purchased and engraved in memory of our loved ones for a $500.00 donation. This

will be a great way to support the church and

remember those who have passed on. Consider reserving a place for yourself or someone special for

the future. The church is a special place to many of us and now we have a way to stay connected. This

project will be overseen by the church trustees to assure maintenance and preservation of the garden.

If you would like to reserve a space please complete the information below and send it to the church

office. Our plan is to break ground later this year! This fundraiser will help with our goal of long term

stability, all your support is greatly appreciated.

Name : ___________________________________________

Number of spaces: _________________________________

Contact Information: _______________________________

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CONNECTIONS MONTHLY REFLECTION

CONNECTIONS BBQ—SEPTEMBER 15th The Connections Team has received valuable feedback from over 40 members since its launch in February. If you haven’t been contacted yet, or couldn’t attend our Turkey Fry, here’s an-other opportunity. Join us Sunday, September 15th, for a BBQ supper from 4:00pm –6:00pm in Memorial Hall. Hear from our Team members, enjoy some BBQ and share your feedback and suggestions via a short survey. Our goal is to connect with every church member. Help us accomplish this by bringing your ideas and appetite on September 15th. RSVP’s needed by Wednesday, September 11th. Con-tact the church office by email (umcmounttabor@verizon.net) or phone (973-627-4243). Note: This is only for those members who didn’t attend our February ‘Turkey Fry’ and haven’t yet completed the survey.

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OUR NEWEST FUNDRAISER!

It’s easy! You’re shopping online anyway, why not shop through umcmarket.org and earn cash back for the Church!

Welcome to the UMC Cash Back Market, where you can shop at thousands of retail-ers you know and love and earn cash back for your church. No Fees to your church or you. UMC Market pays out commissions from retailers to our church each month - simple! Please sign in or sign up, select your church location, and then click through to retail-ers.

UMCmarket…Savings. Support. Online shopping is simple. That's why we do it. Add a benefit by shop-ping UMCmarket.org. Following a few simple steps, you can register, designate the church you want to support and shop. It's that simple. We know how simple online shopping is. Now donating to your favorite United Methodist ministry can be as simple. School supplies. Holiday shopping. Weddings. Birthday gifts. Home decorating.

Hundreds of stores to choose from so that you get to shop where you like.

There is no cost to you or the Church. Give it a try!

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Givelify is a mobile Giving App that allows electronic giving from your phone. For those times when you can’t get to church. Simplify things! Give it a try! Go to givelify.com

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Children’s Day 2019!

We won 2nd Place in the ‘Theme’ Category for both our Yard Decoration and our Parade Float! THANK YOU

to all who participated!

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MORE CHILDREN’S DAY FUN!

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CHILDREN’S DAY WORSHIP Our Children’s Day Worship Service was held on August 4th, in

the Tabernacle.

The sacrament of baptism was celebrated for Lucas Bos, Liliana

Dorner, Remy Dorner, and Calista Torres. Congratulations to our

new young Christians!

A visit from the time-traveling 19th century preacher, Brother

Blessing (aka Peyton Dixon, from Founder’s Faith) was also

celebrated.

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We received news that Dorothy Henderson passed away in State College, PA. She was a long-time member of this Church. She taught at Tabor School for many years and instructed the Children’s Choir here. A service will be held here at our church. We will let you know when we receive more information. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

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ADULT BIBLE STUDY Adult Bible Study will resume be-

ginning Sunday, October 6th,

9:15am. More information to fol-

low.

Everyone welcome!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Sunday School will resume

on September 15th. All chil-

dren and youth, pre-k (potty

trained) through high school,

are encouraged to attend!

We will have 3 classes this

year—Pre-k through Elemen-

tary, Middle School and High

School!

To assist, (no experience

necessary) contact the

Church Office.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The following flowers were graciously given

in worship during the month of August:

August 4th —Diane Thormann—In

memory of Paul Thormann and our beloved

daughter, Jennifer.

The Henes Family—In memory of Hope

Shaw.

August 11th — Robin Sheldon—In memory

of JoLynne Sheldon. Her time on earth was

too short, but her light continues to shine

in all who knew and loved her.

August 18th —Kevin, Katherine & Danielle

Davis—In honor of all our beloved family

members.

August 25th — Jewel Burns—In memory of

her husband, Bob Burns.

Lois, Nancy & Families— In memory of Ken

Johnson.

If you are interested in sponsoring a week of altar flowers,

please contact the church office. There are dates available!

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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! Sept. 2nd Rick Rothman

Sept. 4th Michael Cochran

Sept. 10th Jessica Zinckgraf, Ned Stroh

Sept. 11th Brendan Nestor

Sept. 12th Sandra Cisco

Sept. 15th Anne Newman

Sept. 16th Carlee Fasano

Sept 17th Denise Parker

Sept. 21st Michael Dupre

Sept. 22nd Robert Newman

Sept. 26th Nancy Gerardi

Sept. 29th Robert Gerardi

Sept. 27th Thomas Nestor

Sept. 30th Logan Weaver

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Sept. 6th Anne & Robert Newman

Sept. 13th Elva & Wayne Neumann

Sept. 18th Megan & Paul Schulze

Sept. 22nd Christine & Michael Cochran

SEPTEMBER 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, back in the US-friend of the Dickerson Family Melissa Pier, US Marines Danny Antolos, friend of Ruth Blazure Ridar Gunderson, US Marines

HOURS Tuesdays 10am—2pm

Wednesdays 10am—2pm Thursdays 4pm—8pm Fridays 10am—2pm

Saturdays 9am—1pm

One bag of donations will be accepted in the thrift shop during store hours.

For larger donations or furniture dona-tions, please contact Dawn Z at

taborstreasureumc@gmail.com or call the Church Office.

Currently taking fall/winter clothing donations.

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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 umcmounttabor@verizon.net.

PRAYERS NEEDED

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

David Ober, Jr Donna Wojcik Clare Ramaglia Ron Dickerson Marie Dickerson Jan Atkinson Carolyn Wescott Mason Bos Linda Abrahamsen Beth Shaw Patricia Caldari The Family of Dorothy Henderson

Today’s Chuckle

Don’t forget—worship

time moves to 10:30am

this Sunday, September

1st!

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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: AmandaHemenetz@gmail.com

Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Carolyn Fagan Home: 973-285-3965

Email: carolynmayfagan@gmail.com Manager, Tabor’s Treasures: Dawn Zinckgraf

Home: 973-538-5039 Email: taborstreasuresumc@gmail.com

Church Office Administrator: Dodi Skovronek Office: 973-627-4243

Email: umcmounttabor@verizon.net Ad Council Chair Ken Lemanowicz 973-401-1427 Church Council John Ryans 973-625-3660 Finance Kevin Davis 973-971-9927 Fundraising Adam & Trish Caravaglia 973-903-9082 Lay Leader Ned Stroh 973-876-9846 Ministry of Art Dawn Zinckgraf 973-538-5039 Mission Outreach Music/Worship Rachel Caldari-Stroh 973-876-9846 Staff Parish Relations Janet Ryans 973-625-3660 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: umcmounttabor@verizon.net www.umcmounttabor.com