Come Home to FamilyA Monthly Publication of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

Today, we celebrate in a special way the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. The resurrection is more than a historical fact; it should be a personal reality. When Jesus was crucifi ed on Friday, all hope seemed to be lost. Little did we understand that this awful happening, the death of Jesus, was necessary to bring to you and me real hope. God was bringing His plan of redemption to center stage. I must admit that on the day Jesus died, it did not look like any plan. It looked like failure. But God was actively moving forward His master plan. In the midst of this darkness, the darkness of the loss of hope comes the resurrection. God dissipates the darkness with the brilliance of the resurrection. On that wonderful Sunday morning when God raised Jesus, God put hope within our reach. Hope is what lifts us from our despair and breaks the chains of our past. Hope brings us into a right relationship with God. It is this resurrection hope that grants new life. Through the resurrection, we have the hope of eternity with God. This is the hope that God places within our reach. The distance between our dismal situation and this life changing hope is faith. We must place our confi dence in what

What’s InsideFrom the Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 01Sermon Topicsof the Previous Month

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 02Deacons’ GroupBible Study Lesson Overview

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 03Sanctuary Flowers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 04Reading Through the Biblein a Year

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 05Sunday School LessonsTopics & Daily Bible Readings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 05Event Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 06Prayer & Praise/FellowshipHour Schedule

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 07What’s HappeningWeekly Bible Study Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 08Evangelism Ministry Article. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 09Get ConnectedEvents

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10Sick & Shut-inand Condolences

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Come Home to Family

PublisherTabernacle Missionary

Baptist Church

Editor-in-ChiefPastor Nathan Johnson

EditorDeacon Jerry Moses

StaffDeacon Robert Clarke

Sis. Donna KitchenSis. Faythe A.C. Taylor

It is the mission of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to: exalt the Savior through worship and praise, expound the scripture through Biblical preaching and teaching, embrace the saved through membership and fellowship, equip the saints through Christian education and discipleship for the work of the ministry, encourage the struggling through ministries for the whole person and evangelize the sinner through the sharing of the Good News, all empowered by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, all done to the glory of God.

Come Home to Family is a monthly publication created to inform and encourage Tabernacle friends and family. Material must be submitted before the 15th of the month preceding each issue.

Tabernacle MissionaryBaptist Church

2080 W. Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208

www.tmbcdetroit.org

Sermon Topics(all sermons by Pastor Johnson unless otherwise noted)

March 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “A Cardiac Crisis” Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew15:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17

March 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Where Are You?” Genesis 3:9-10

March 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Reach Out and Touch” Mark 5;24-34; Numbers 15:37-40

Rev. Harriertte Smiley

March 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “A Summons to Testify” Psalm 107:1-3, 8

Highlighted MinistryEvents

Pastor Johnson’s Preaching EngagementMay, 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ~ 6:30 p.m.Mayfl ower Missionary Baptist Church

76th Church Anniversary2270 West Grand Boulevard

Rev. Douglas M. Butler, Pastor

HappyResurrection

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Deacon’s LessonAuthentic Relationships

Lesson 7: Lightening the Load

Goal: Build Authentic Relationships by Reestablishing the Art of “One Anothering.”

Objective: Provide Scriptural support for Lightening the Load for Others

Overview: Wayne Jacobsen in his book Authentic Relationships uses the expression “Lightening the Load” to speak of practical ways to help others face the demands of life.2 While many Christians struggle with genuine ways to strengthen and bring new believers to Christ, at the same time people throughout our society are burdened with hardships and need to experience the love of Jesus through others to lighten their load. Our demonstration of lightening the load for others requires a hands-on approach. This way we represent God’s love and give comfort to people during diffi cult times. “Jesus never thought it beneath him to serve people in simple and practical ways. Love will cause us to put the need of others above our own and to do so joyfully.”

We must be ready and willing to serve others as an expression of God’s love for us and others. Our support in lightening the load for others ought to refl ect sincerity, as we minister to their needs. For the unsaved, our acts of kindness can help prepare them to accept the invitation offered by Jesus. Jesus has all we need. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall fi nd rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 KJV)

Most greetings among Christians are the same cordial expressions of the world “Hello, how are you?” There is seldom another expression that initiates an opportunity to lighten someone’s load. Consider asking someone about their general day-to-day needs or state of affairs. Share something about yourself and how you were helped to engage their participation in the discussion. Be prepared to offer support if needed. There are people everywhere who need help fi nding employment, while others would simply appreciate an occasional ride or travel assistance, cost saving ideas or support for their children.

Everyone has needs, but not every need can be met by another person. Sometimes when people are going through challenging times they don’t always need someone to solve the problem. They may only need someone to listen and be there for them. God has blessed us to receive meaningful help from other people during diffi cult times. It is God’s will that we help others with burdens. Start by thinking about reciprocating the same support you received when someone lightened your heavy load.

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfi ll the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2 KJV)

We should also focus on building each other up in the faith. Encourage one another in Christ that we may grow spiritually and be more intimate with Him. One of the ways we can build each other up is by sharing the Word of God and telling what God is doing in our lives. This will provide spiritual nourishment to others and deepen the fellowship.

Jesus has given His followers a mandate to bear fruit for our Heavenly Father. Among the fruit of the Spirit are love, kindness, patience, gentleness, and goodness. [Galatians 5: 22-23] Since, God has blessed us so that we can fulfi ll His will, we ought to fi nd ways to demonstrate the fruit toward others with genuine sensitivity and compassion. What a joy it is to serve!

1 Jacobsen, W., & Jacobsen, C. Authentic Relationships: Discover the lost art of “one anothering”. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group, (2003). Print. 2 Ibid, 81

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Flowers Enhancing the Beauty of the Sanctuary

April 15

April 1 April 8

In Loving Memory of

Deceased Members of

The Board of Deacons

and

Deaconess MinistryPlaced there by Board of Deacons

In Memory ofDeaconess

Annie Laura OdomBeloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother

“...for her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her

husband also, and he praiseth her.” ~Proverbs 31:10, 28

Placed there by Loving Husband ~ Dan Odom

ChildrenBeverly Sutherlin ~

grandsons Daniel & Jonathan

John & Denise Wright ~ granddaughter Teri Tipler

Darryl & Terrye’ Odom ~grandsons & granddaughter

Vern, Devin & Adrianne

April 22

In Loving Memory of

Carwell E. ShawWe Love You

and

Miss You

Placed there by Winifred Shaw-Bailey, Carla Shaw-WilliamsBrandi Marie Harris

In Celebration of

The 53rd

Wedding Anniversary of

Mr. & Mrs. Roosevelt Wise

Placed there by

Their Children & Grandchildren ~ Allison, Bradley, Arshad, Amirah

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JESUS TESTIFIES TO THE TRUTHLesson 5 April 1 (Palm Sunday)Devotional Reading: John 8:28-38Background Scripture: John 18-19Print Passage: John 18:28-37Key Verse: John 18:3726 “Led by Truth and Light” (Psalm 43)27 “Walking in God’s Truth” (Psalm 86:8-13)28 “Arrest of Jesus” (John 18:1-11)29 “Denial of Jesus” (John 18:12-18)30 “Questioning of Jesus” (John 18:19-24)31 “What Is Truth?” (John 8:31-38)1 “Are You the King?” (John 18:28-37)THE LIVING WORDLesson 6 April 8 (EasterDevotional Reading: Psalm 31:1-5Background Scripture: John 26:1-23Print Passage: John 20:1-10. 19-0Key Verse: John 20:202 “To Save Sinners Like Me” (1 Timothy 1:12-17)3 “Judgment of Jesus” (John 19:4-16)4 “We Have a Law” (Leviticus 24:10-16)5 “Crucifi xion of Jesus” (John 19:17-25)6 “Father, Into Your Hands” (Psalm 31:1-5)7 “Burial of Jesus” (John 19:38-42)8 “Resurrection of Jesus” (John 20:1-10, 19-20)CLEANSING THE TEMPLELesson 7 April 15Devotional Reading: Psalm 122Background Scripture: John 2:13-22Print Passage: John 2:13-22Key Verse: John 2:169 “Building the Temple” (1 Chronicles 28:1-10)10 “The Lord Has Chosen Zion” (Psalm 132:1-14)11 “Keeping the Passover” (2 Chronicles 30:1-9)12 “The House of the Lord” (Psalm 122)13 “My Father’s House” (Luke 2:41-51)14 “Zeal for God’s House” (Psalm 69:6-15)15 “Cleansing the Temple” (John 2:13-22)WOMAN OF SAMARIALesson 8 April 22Devotional Reading: Revelation 22:10-17Background Scripture: John 4:1-42Print Passage: John 4:7-15, 23-26, 28-30Key Verse: John 4:1416 “Planted by Streams of Water” (Psalm 1)17 “Longing for God” (Psalm 42)18 “The Water of Life” (Revelation 22:10-17)19 “The Samaritans’ Heresy” (2 Kings 17:26-34)20 “Worshipping What You Do Not Know” (John 4:16-22)21 “Fields Ripe for Harvest” (John 4:35-42)22 “Come and See” (John 4:7-15, 23-26, 28-30)

HEALING THE BLIND MANLesson 9 April 29Devotional Reading: Isaiah 29:17-21Background Scripture: John 9Print Passage: John 9::1-17Key Verse: John 9:1623 “Hope for the Future” (Isaiah 29:17-21)24 “Separating Light from Darkness” (Genesis 1:14-19)25 “Light for the Journey” (Exodus 13:1-22)26 “The Blind Questioning Blindness” (John 9:18-23)27 “Teaching the Un-teachable” (John 9:24-34)28 “Seeing, but Not ‘Seeing” (John 9:35-41)29 “The Light of the World” (John 9:1-17)

April 1 Judges 6, 7 Luke 8:1-21 2 Judges 8, 9 Luke 8:22-56 3 Judges 10, 11 Luke 9:1-36 4 Judges 12, 13, 14 Luke 9:37-62 5 Judges 15,16,17 Luke 10:1-24 6 Judges 18,19 Luke 10:25-42 7 Judges 20,21 Luke 11:1-28 8 Ruth 1, 2, 3, 4 Luke 11:29-54 9 1 Samuel 1, 2, 3 Luke 12:1-34 10 1 Samuel 4, 5, 6 Luke 12:35-59 11 1 Samuel 7, 8, 9 Luke 13:1-21 12 1 Samuel 10, 11, 12 Luke 13:22-35 13 1 Samuel 13, 14 Luke 14:1-24 14 1 Samuel 15, 16 Luke 14:25-35 15 1 Samuel 17, 18 Luke 15:1-10 16 1 Samuel 19, 20, 21 Luke 15:11-32 17 1 Samuel 22, 23, 24 Luke 16:1-18 18 1 Samuel 25, 26 Luke 16:19-31 19 1 Samuel 27, 28, 29 Luke 17:1-19 20 1 Samuel 30, 31 Luke 17:20-37 21 2 Samuel 1, 2, 3 Luke 18:1-17 22 2 Samuel 4, 5, 6 Luke 18:18-43 23 2 Samuel 7, 8, 9 Luke 19:1-28 24 2 Samuel 10, 11, 12 Luke 19:29-48 25 2 Samuel 13, 14 Luke 20:1-26 26 2 Samuel 15, 16 Luke 20:27-47 27 2 Samuel 17, 18 Luke 21:1-19 28 2 Samuel 19, 20 Luke 21:20-38 29 2 Samuel 21, 22 Luke 22:1-30 30 2 Samuel 23, 24 Luke 22:31-53

May 1 1 Kings 1, 2 Luke 22:54-71 2 1 Kings 3, 4, 5 Luke 23:1-26 3 1 Kings 6, 7 Luke 23:27-38 4 1 Kings 8, 9 Luke 23:39-56 5 1 Kings 10, 11 Luke 24:1-35 6 1 Kings 12,13 Luke 24:36-53

Weekly Sunday School Lessons (and Daily Bible Readings)

Reading thru the Bible in a Year

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Apr 1 - SundayPALM SUNDAY

8:15 Dawn Seekers Class - FH9:00 Decision Day11:00 Morning Worship (Lord’s Supper)11:00 Children’s Church1:30 Group #75:00 Night Sunday School6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) - BC

Apr 2 - Monday3:00 HOPE Diabetic Class4:30 Prayer Partners - Quiet Room6:00 Troop #97 Boy Scout Meeting - Rm 2152 6:30 Mon. Night Bible Stdy-Romans-2156 “Temple Maintenance: Developing a Whole Temple Through the Study

of Romans”

Apr 3 - Tuesday6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)- BC6:30 Pastor’s Bible Study (Adult)- M.R. “If God is Good Why Do I Hurt?”6:30 Children’s Bible Study - (2156-2159 “Following the Bible” (ages 5-8) “Growing Through the Bible” (8-12)6:30 Youth Bible Study - “Digging Deep for a Spiritual Foundation” (ages 13-17)

Apr 4 - Wednesday12:00 Noon Bible Class6:00 Teachers’ Bible Study - Rm 21617:00 Prayer & Praise

Apr 5 - ThursdayMAUNDY THURSDAY

7:00 Maundy Thursday Services (Sanc.)

Apr 6 - FridayGOOD FRIDAY

11:45 Good Friday Services St. Cyprian Episcopal Church 6114 Twenty-Eighth Street12:00 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSES

Apr 7 - Saturday11:00 Sunday School Easter Rehearsal

Apr 8 - SundayRESURRECTION SUNDAY

6:30 EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE9:00 Sunday School Easter Program11:00 Morning Worship (Baptism)6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) - BC

Apr 9 - Monday10:00 AARP Chapter 48033:00 HOPE Diabetic Class4:30 Prayer Partners - Quiet Room6:00 Troop #97 Boy Scout Meeting - Rm 2152 6:30 Mon. Night Bible Stdy-Romans-2156 “Temple Maintenance: Developing a Whole Temple Through the Study

of Romans”

Apr 10 - Tuesday6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)- BC6:30 Pastor’s Bible Study (Adult)- M.R. “If God is Good Why Do I Hurt?”6:30 Children’s Bible Study - (2156-2159) “Following the Bible” (ages 5-8) “Growing Through the Bible” (8-12)6:30 Youth Bible Study - “Digging Deep for a Spiritual Foundation” (ages 13-17)

Apr 11 - Wednesday12:00 Noon Bible Study-(Pro., Eccl.) -FH6:00 Teachers’ Bible Study - Rm 21617:00 Prayer & Praise

Apr 12 - Thursday12:00 Tabernacle Tymers Morris Room5:00 Male Choir Rehearsal5:30 Thursday Night Bible Class-Psalms

“The Well of Enlightenment”6:30 Tabernacle Choir Rehearsal

Apr 13 - Friday6:00 Friday Night Bible Study “Study Through 1 Corinthians”6:00 Liturgical Dance Ministry Rehearsal-Sanc.

Apr 14 - Saturday9:00 OPTIMIST PANCAKE BREAKFAST12:00 Quilting / Knitting Class - Rm 215912:00 N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous) - BC1:00 Sorosis Guild1:00 Cherub Choir - Small Choir Room2:00 Bus Ministry (2159)2:30 Contemporary Christian Chorale5:00 HOPE Banquet

Apr 15 - Sunday8:15 Dawn Seekers Class - FH9:00 Sunday Church School11:00 Morning Worship (Baby Dedication)11:00 Children’s Church1:30 GROUP #1 (Chapel)1:30 GROUP #41:30 GROUP #10/211:30 GROUP #12 (Wilcoxson)

1:30 GROUP #19 1:30 GROUP #251:30 GROUP #294:00 FOUR SEASON’S TEA4:00 MARR-O-NOTS6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) - BC

Apr 16 - Monday3:00 HOPE Diabetic Class4:30 Prayer Partners - Quiet Room6:00 Troop #97 Boy Scout Meeting - Rm 2152 6:00 Board of Deacons meeting6:30 Mon. Night Bible Stdy-Romans-2156 “Temple Maintenance: Developing a Whole Temple Through the Study

of Romans”

Apr 17 - Tuesday6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)- BC6:30 Pastor’s Bible Study (Adult)- M.R. “If God is Good Why Do I Hurt?”6:30 Children’s Bible Study - (2156-2159 “Following the Bible” (ages 5-8) “Growing Through the Bible” (8-12)6:30 Youth Bible Study - “Digging Deep for a Spiritual Foundation” (ages 13-17)

Apr 18 - Wednesday12:00 Noon Bible Study-(Pro., Eccl.) -FH6:00 Teachers’ Bible Study - Rm 21617:00 Prayer & Praise

Apr 19 - Thursday9:00 PRIVATE EVENT1:00 Westsiders (Morris Rm)5:00 Male Choir Rehearsal5:30 Ushers’ Instruction5:30 Thursday Night Bible Class-Psalms

“The Well of Enlightenment”6:30 Tabernacle Choir Rehearsal

Apr 20 - Friday4:45 Girl Scouts (Troop #1261) G-36:00 Friday Night Bible Study “Study Through 1 Corinthians” 6:00 Liturgical Dance Ministry -Sanc.

Apr 21 - Saturday8:30 SUPER SATURDAY12:00 N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous) - BC12:00 Knitting / Quilting Class - Rm 21592:30 Contemporary Christian Chorale4:30 BAHAMIAN FELLOWSHIP6:00 PRIVATE EVENT

Apr 22 - Sunday8:15 Dawn Seekers Class - FH

Event Schedule

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9:30 Sunday Church School TABS-Truth Applied Bible Series (3 Classes)11:00 Morning Worship 1:30 Group #19 - Wilcoxson1:30 Group #24 - Morris Rm1:30 Group #26/286:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) - BC

Apr 23 - Monday4:30 Prayer Partners - Quiet Room6:00 Troop #97 Boy Scout Meeting - Rm 2152 6:30 Mon. Night Bible Stdy-Romans-2156 “Temple Maintenance: Developing a Whole Temple Through the Study

of Romans”

Apr 24 - Tuesday6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)- BC6:30 Pastor’s Bible Study (Adult)- M.R. “If God is Good Why Do I Hurt?”6:30 Children’s Bible Study - (2156-2159 “Following the Bible” (ages 5-8) “Growing Through the Bible” (8-12)6:30 Youth Bible Study - “Digging Deep for a Spiritual Foundation” (ages 13-17)

Apr 25 - Wednesday12:00 Noon Bible Study-(Pro., Eccl.) -FH

6:00 Teachers’ Bible Study - Rm 21617:00 Prayer & PraiseApr 26 - Thursday5:00 Male Choir Rehearsal5:30 Thursday Night Bible Class-Psalms

“The Well of Enlightenment”6:00 Women & Girls’ Committee Mtg6:30 Tabernacle Choir Rehearsal

Apr 27 - Friday4:45 Girl Scouts (Troop #1261)6:00 Friday Night Bible Study “Study Through 1 Corinthians” 6:00 Liturgical Dance Ministry -Sanc.

Apr 28 - Saturday10:30 Love & Respect4:00 DETROIT CHILDREN’S CHOIR IN CONCERT

Apr 29 - Sunday8:15 Dawn Seekers Class - FH9:30 Sunday Church School TABS-Truth Applied Bible Series (3 Classes)11:00 Morning Worship 1:30 YOUG ADULT MEETING with PASTOR4:00 GROUP #24 presente Jacquerlyn

Turner-Robinson in Concert6:00 A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) - BC

Apr 30 - Monday4:30 Prayer Partners - Quiet Room6:00 Troop #97 Boy Scout Meeting - Rm 2152 6:30 Mon. Night Bible Stdy-Romans-2156 “Temple Maintenance: Developing a Whole Temple Through the Study

of Romans”

April 11Group #25

Deacon James Martin & Deacon Kenneth Hubbard

April 18Noon Bible ClassRev. Terry Robinson

April 25Group #18

Deacon Frank Adams

May 2Group #1

Deacon Robert Files & Deacon Jerry Moses

Prayer & Praise Fellowship Hour

Event Schedule

FH - Fellowship HallBC - Beechwood Campus

April 8Resurrection Sunday

No Fellowship Hour

April 15No Fellowship Hour

April 22 Group #29

Deacon Robert Friday

April 29Group #2/16 (Pleasant Sunday Hour Group)

Deacon Duval Evans, Deacon John Crew, Jr.

May 13Mother’s Day

No Fellowship Hour

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Easter SundaySunrise Service @ 6:30 amSunday Church School Easter program @ 9:00 amSunday Morning Worship @ 11:00 am

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 8Tab Tymers Senior Adult MinistryThursday, April 12, 2012 @ 12 noon - 2 pm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 12Pancake BreakfastFaith, Hope & Love OptimistSaturday, April 14, 2012 @ 9 am - 12 noon

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 14H.O.P.E. Restoring Communities from Brokenness to Wholeness presents Ken BrownSaturday, April 14, 2012 @ 5 pm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 143rd Annual Four Seasons TeaPleasant Sunday Hour Group (#2/16)Sunday, April 15, 2012 @ 4 - 6 pm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 1579th Annual Session of M.E.D.C.C.E.President Irma Wise Final AddressFriday, April 20, 2012 @ 7 pm - Church of Our Father Baptist Church, 5333 E. Seven Mile RoadAnnual Session from Monday, Apr. 16 - Friday, Apr. 20 - 7 pm nightly

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 20Scholarship Information SessionParents and their students of 11th and 12th gradesSunday, April 22, 2012 - immediately following the11 a.m. Worship Service in the Chapel

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6th Annual Spring Concert EventDetroit Children’s Choir with guest ensembles & guest tenor George ShirleyFree & open to the public Saturday, April 28, 2012 @ 4 pm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 28“We Glorify Your Name”Jacqueline Turner-Robinson presented In Concert by Group #24Sunday, April 29, 2012 @ 4 pm

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 29Bahamas FellowshipSaturday, April 21, 2012 @ 4:30 pm

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What’s Happening

Weekly Bible StudySunday

8:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dawnseekers Class (FH)

9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Believer’s Baptism Class (CDC)

9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday Church School (All Ages)

The Truth Applied Bible Series (T.A.B.S.)

9:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Member’s Class (2153)

Monday

6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday Night Bible Class - Romans (2156)

Tuesday

Family Bible Study

6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor’s Bible Class

6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2080 on the River Bible Study

- Youth (Green Rm.)

6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T.A.B. Zone Bible Class

- Children (Ed. Wing)

Wednesday

12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Bible Study - Psalms (FH)

6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teacher’s Bible Study (2159)

Thursday

5:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday Night Bible Class - Psalms (2168)

“The Well of Enlightenment”

Friday

6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday Night Bibly Study“Study Through 1 Corinthians”

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Resurrection Hopeconclusion

God has done for us through Jesus in order to have this hope come alive in our hearts. What is faith? A simple but profound answer to this question is found in this acrostic on the word “faith”: Forsaking All I Trust Him. We must forsake all the things we think can deliver us. We must trust and rely on the fi nished, completely suffi cient work of Jesus without reservation. We must place all our weight on the truth of the resurrection. When we do this, we will discover a personal resurrection of hope in our lives.

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

When Darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, his covenant, his blood supports me in the whelming fl ood. When all around my soul gives way, he then is all my hope and stay.

When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found! Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne!

On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.

Shalom,Pastor Nathan Johnson

Calvary Covers It AllA few months ago, we celebrated Christmas, not Santa Claus and his reindeer, but the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christmas is a perfect time to tell the world about the true meaning of Christmas. Jesus is the reason for the season. Well, if you missed that opportunity, it’s not too late because here comes Peter Cotton Tail hopping down the bunny trail -- hippity hop – Easter is on its way. What is the true meaning of Easter? Is it bunnies, or pastel colors? Is it coloring eggs or dressing up in new clothes and going to church? No, it’s none of those things. Easter is the story of Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin for us. It’s the story of how Jesus paid for our sins by the shedding of His blood on Calvary. Easter is that great day we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and His victory over death and the grave.

Without the sacrifi cial death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we would not have the gift of eternal life. It is up to those who have put their trust in Jesus Christ and His fi nished work on Calvary to tell the good news of the gospel. Just think about it. If someone were standing on the corner passing out free money, we would probably want to tell ev-eryone. Well, Jesus is offering the free gift of salvation and that’s worth more than all the money in the world. The real meaning of Easter can only be told by the redeemed, the saints who are the body of Christ, the Church.

It may be fun to color eggs, buy new clothes and chocolate bunnies, as long as one knows the true meaning of Easter. There are so many people who do not know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. We have family, coworkers, friends and neighbors who need to hear our story and how God saved us. They need to know God loves them and is waiting for them to say, “Yes,” to His perfect plan for their lives. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” We must tell the gospel of Jesus Christ to all who will listen and reveal the true meaning of Easter.“Far dearer than all that the world can impart, Was the message that came to my heart; How that Jesus alone for my sin did atone, and Calvary covers it all. Calvary covers it all, My past with its sin and stain; My guilt and despair Jesus took on Him there, and Calvary covers it all.” written by Sister Walter O. Taylor

We encourage you to IDENTIFY, PRAY, WITNESS, & INVITE (IPWI) 12 unsaved persons in 2012 to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Tabernacle Evangelism Ministry

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Get ConnectedIntroducing an additional

opportunity to study the Word!T.A.B.S.

The Truth Applied Bible Series (T.A.B.S.) will examine everyday issues and how to apply the principles of God’s Word to our life. In addition to the Internation-al Sunday School Lesson, the Church School will provide quarterly T.A.B.S. as an option for the engaged student. Look for registration information soon. Classes begin October 2011.

IMPORTANT!!!!!ALL Announcements you would like to submit for publishing in the Monthly Newsletter MUST BE SUBMITTED to the Clerk’s Offi ce or e-mailed to ftay-lor@tmbcdetroit.org 45 days prior to the event.

JOIN THE DANCE MINISTRYPraise the Lord with your BODY, Mind and Spirit. The Dance Ministry rehearses on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. Call Church Offi ce for more details.

PRAYER REQUEST BOXEScan be found outside of the Sampson Chapel and in the Vestibule of the church. You may also email your prayer requests to prayer@tmbcdetroit.org

DO YOU KNOW A “SHUT IN” who would like a visitation?

Leave a message for Group #10 with the Church Offi ce

COMING SOON... to H.O.P.E.(Helping Operations for People Empowerment)Mini Market with fresh fruits and veg-etables to complement our Bakery. For more information call 313-897-5503

ONLINE GIVINGmay be the right opportunity for you! Take your contribution today ‘ONLINE” at www.tmbcdetroit.org. This is a great way to help your church. Try it today!!!

QUILTING & KNITTINGLearn to make precious items & gifts for friends and fellowship at the same time. Every Saturday at 12 noon in Room 2159. BRING No. 8 knitting nee-dles, worsted wool yarn & scissors

REMINDERAll “First Saturday Meetings” (Leadership Council, Ministers, Deacons, etc.) will be held on the Saturday BEFORE the 1st Sunday.

MOM 2 MOMFor information please email Sis. Johnson at sisterj@tmbcdetroit.org or Dr. Kimberly Elyse at kelyse@tmbcdetroit.org

IT’S TIME TO A C T !Please complete the Membership Registration Card and drop it in the marked boxes outside of the Sanctuary doors. Call the Church Clerk’s Offi ce if you have any questions.

ENDOWMENT FUND!The Endowment Program was estab-lished with a two-fold purpose: 1) to increase parishioner awareness of the long-term fi nancial needs of the church, and 2) to lay the groundwork to sustain our church in perpetuity. This program is open to all gifts of any size and most forms of giving. An endowment gift is one of the most important aspects of stewardship, as it is investment in the future. Contact the Church Offi ce for additional information.

WORSHIP ARTS MINISTRYTabernacle Choir - Women & Girls’ Choir - Cherub (Children’s) Choir, Men’s Choir - One Liturgical Dance - Drama - Contemporary Christian Chorale - TNT Steppers - Mime CALL Church Offi ce for rehearsal times

BOOKSTOREMake OUR Bookstore - YOUR BookstoreGift Certifi cates - Gifts - Specialty Items. Please Call 313.899.8935 for our Hours. Open Sundays before & after service.

COMPUTER LAB USAGEPlease treat the computers in the com-puter lab with care, do not change any-thing (e.g. desktop wallpaper, home page, etc.) Please report any problems or concerns to Deacon Clarke at 313-898-3325. Thank you.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIESPastor will recognize ALL birthdays & anniversaries on the 4th Sunday of each month ONLY! (These obser-vances will still be a part of the Sun-day video presentation and still show-ing weekly, just not acknowledged)

NEW YORK TRIPAugust 16-21, 2012

sponsored byMarr-O-Not Fellowship

for information call Church Offi ce@ 313-898-3325

INQUIRING MINDS . . .There are Surveys online for the Evan-gelism Ministry and the Health Minis-try. Please Participate! Go to www.tmbcdetroit.org

MINISTRYOPPORTUNITIES

CULINARY ARTS MINISTRYneeds volunteers!! Please call the Events Coordinator!!

USHERS’ MINISTRYPlease contact the church offi ce or give your contact information to any usher.

Tab/HOPE S.A.Y. YES!Volunteers needed - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. For more information contact the HOPE offi ce at (313-897-5503 or hope@tmbcdetroit.org).

BIG SISTERS’ MINISTRYprovides child care during worship services for children ages 2½-5. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your gift or talent, please con-sider providing love and care to these children of God. Contact Big Sisters at 313 898-3325

DOOR MONITORS NEEDEDContact Deacon Theron Harley @ 313-898-3325

GRANT WRITERS NEEDEDIf you have experience in grant writ-ing or know of someone, we welcome your assistance. Please contact Rev. Samuel Spruill @ 313-898-3325. Thank you!!

DRAMA MINISTRYWe are preparing for several presentations. We need actors, stagehands, and technical. Call the church for more information.

NURSES NEEDEDMale & Female - contact the churchoffi ce @ 313-898-3325

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!!!We are urgently in need of bus drivers to drive on Sunday mornings. Please call Church Offi ce @ 898-3325 or contact Deacon Ulyses Hunter or Deacon John Crew, Jr.

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ARNOLD, Deaconess Viola

ATKINSON, Sis. Johnnie Mae

ATKINSON, Sis. Susie

BEASLEY, Sis. Oveda

BENNETT, Bro. Roland

BERYL-BANKS, Sis. Cynthia

BOWEN, Sis. Ardenia

BROOKS, Sis. Dorothy

BRUNSON, Bro. Todd

BURKE, Bro. Louis & Sis. Verna

BUSCH, Bro. Leon

BYAS, Sis. Flora

COLLINS, Sis. Janie

DONALDSON, Sis. Willie B.

GALE, Jr., Bro. Sheady

GALTNEY, Sis. Maxine

GEORGE, Deacon John

GILCHRIST, Sis. Doris

GORDON, Sis. Iberia

GORDON, Bro. Walker

GRAY, Bro. James

GREEN, Sis. Pamela

HAGUE, Sis. Bertha

HAMLIN, Sis. Eugenia

HARRIS, Bro. Charlie

HICKS, Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn

HICKS, Sis. Mary

HINES, Sis. Bernadine

HOWARD, Sis. Mary

HUNTER, Sis. Mary

JOHNSON, Sis. Ruby

JONES, Sis. Bernice

JONES, Sis. Helen

JONES, Sis. Jennie

JORDAN, Sis. Georgie

LINEBARGER, Deaconess Nazell

LYNCH, Sis. Willie B.

MANGRUM, Sis. Willie Belle

MAYFIELD, Dr. Jean

McKEE, Sis. Johnnie M.

McNEIL, Dr. Pearl Walker

McNEIL, Sis. Pecie

MILLENDER, Sis. Sara

MILLENER, Bro. Michael

MORRIS, Sis. Dorothy

NEAL, Bro. James

NEAL, Sis. Lois

NORRIS, Sis. Leola

PATTERSON, Sis. Mamie

PITTMAN, Sis. Juanita

PRUITT, Sis. Bessie

RANDALL, Sis. Jessie

ROBERTS, Sis. Mildred

SEATTS, Sis. Rosa

SMITH, Sis. Georgia

STRINGER, Sis. Patricia

TERRY, Sister Elve

THOMAS, Sis. Margaret

WARREN, Bro. Bruce

WARREN, Sis. Thelma

WASHINGTON, Rev. Mary

WOODS, Sis. Naomi

WOODSON, Sis. Mattie

WOOTEN, Bro. Levi

Please call the church offi ce with information.

Sick & Shut InOur Deepest Condolences

for the month of March areextended to...

Deacon Delbert & Sister Edith Fails & family for the loss of his son,

Brother Vernon D. Fails

Sister Jocelyn Yarbrough & family for the loss of her husband,

Brother Barney Yarbrough

Brother Gregory Adams & family for the loss of his mother,

Sister Shirley Adams

Sister Evelyn Jones & family for the loss of her brother-in-law

Brother LeRoy Toliver

Deacon Aubrey McCutcheon, Jr. & family for the loss of his sister,

Mrs. Delvance Nelson

Brother Reynolds Saddler & family for the loss of his wife,

Sister Olivia Saddler who was also the cousin of Rev. Patricia

Mobley & Sister Cheryl Cole

Sister Sharon Gaddie & family for the loss of her brother, Brother Anthony Gaddie

Sister Bertha Green & family for the loss of her cousin, Sister Willa Mae Gillespie

Sister Geraldine Clarke, Sister Joann Click, Sister Sara Nash & Brother Wayne

Noon & family for the loss of their brother, Brother Richard Noon

Rev. Debra Carter & family for the loss of her nephew,

Brother Carl Washington, IV

Sister Margaree Marlin & family for the loss of her aunt, Sister Lucille McGuire

Ms. Dorothy Ann Lockett & family for the loss of her sister,

Sister Melvina Rodgers

Brother Martin Douglas, Brother Earnest Douglas & Dr. Byron Douglas for the

loss of their mother, Sister Priscilla Douglas

Sister Helen Pittman & family for the loss of her grandson,

Brother Jerrel Pittman

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church2080 W. Grand Blvd. • Detroit, MI 48208 • 313.898.3325 • Website: www.tmbcdetroit.org

Offi ce Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Offi ces Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)Fax: 313.898.7347 • Prayer Line: 313.898.3349 • Bookstore: 313.899.8935 • Media Duplication: 313.899.8912

Bookstore Hours: Every Sunday - Before & After Worship CelebrationDirectory

Nathan Johnson, D.D., Senior PastorRev. Johnnie Green, II, Assistant To The Pastor

Rev. Terry Robinson, Minister of Discipleship And Kingdom ExpansionDeacon Isaac Washington, Chairman, Board of Deacons Trustee Garlin D. Gilchrist, Chairman, Board of TrusteesDeacon Theron Harley, Business Manager Deacon Jerry Moses, Church Clerk

Deacon James McDonald, III, Interim Church TreasurerAutumn Fellowship 313.898.3040

Rev. Miller Adams, Evangelism Ministry Rev. Samuel E. Spruill, Jail & Prison MinistryTrustee Stephen Smiley, Facility Manager

Deaconess Mary Lester, Events Coordinator

WORSHIP SCHEDULEEvery Sunday

Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.Sunday Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.Big Sisters - children 2-1/2 - 5 yrs - C.D.C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.

Celebration of Holy Communion • Every 1st Sunday (11:00 a.m.)Baptism • Every 2nd Sunday (11:00 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dedication of Babies • Every 3rd Sunday (11:00 a.m.)

Children’s Worship Celebration • Every 1st & 3rd Sunday (11:00 a.m.)

Family Bible Study • Every Tuesday (6:30 p.m.)

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church2080 W. Grand Blvd 2080 W. Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48208 Detroit, MI 48208

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- April, 2012 -

Sis. Voncile Brown-Miller, Chair

person of the Tabernacle Mission-

ary Baptist Church Health Minis-

try, speaks softly but carries a big

message.

It is time for the church

to go to war against a host of dis-

eases disproportionately striking

and killing African-Americans,

Sis. Brown-Miller says. She calls

out the enemy diseases by name –

heart disease/hypertension, diabe-

tes, and cancer.

The good news, Tab’s Health

Ministry preaches, is that strong

doses of education about disease

prevention and other topics are

extremely effective at keeping

people from getting sick in the first

place. Meanwhile, healthy choices

– about diet, exercise, and manag-

ing stress – often keep those who

already have certain conditions

from getting to a crisis situation.

The primary killer diseases in

the African-American community

are often deadly because they are

stealthy, Sis. Brown-Miller says.

“They are called ‘silent killers’

because for a long time, there may

be no signals and then suddenly

they take hold of you,” the Health

Ministry chairperson explained.

“You don’t want to wait until it

gets to that point.

“That’s why we have so many

things happening in our church-

es now in terms of nutrition and

moving away from a sedentary

lifestyle. We are connecting the

issue of spirituality and physical

health.” Pastor Johnson: We Serve God by

Practicing Healthy Habits

The spirituality/health con-

nection is a significant one, says

Tabernacle’s Pastor Nathan John-

son, who urges more members to

join the ministry. He adds that al-

though the ministry could benefit

from the involvement of more doc-

tors, nurses, and other health pro-

fessionals, virtually any Tab mem-

ber can serve in this vital church

ministry.

“The Health Ministry is an ex-

citing ministry because it affords

us an opportunity to practice good

stewardship of our bodies, which

the scripture declares to be the

temple of God,” explains Pastor

Johnson. “Stewardship simply

means how we manage that which

is not ultimately ours but instead

is something which has been en-

trusted to us. Our Health Ministry

helps us to practice good, healthy

habits in order that we may be

able to serve God more effectively

through our bodies.”

Started by former Tabernacle

associate minister Rev. Jeraldine

Jackson, the Health Ministry long

has sponsored and participated in

health fairs, walking events, and

special screening programs tar-

geting illnesses ranging from high

blood pressure to prostate cancer.

The proverbial “get-thee-to-a-

doctor” sentiment may be a good

suggestion, Health Ministry mem-

bers say, but the advice doesn’t al-

ways work.

“We know there are lots of

people who don’t have insurance,”

said Sis. Brown-Miller. “And there

are a lot of people who have insur-

ance and still don’t go to a doctor.

We try to make it convenient for

individuals to get the basic infor-

mation. That’s why we do the

screenings and health fairs and

demonstrations.”

Staying way ahead of health

problems means “knowing your

numbers,” Health Ministry mem-

bers emphasize. Critical “num-

bers” include readings of blood

Ministry OutreachOn the Battlefield for Better Health Health Ministry’s Message: Good Stewardship Means Taking Good Care of Our Bodies

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pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar,

and, for men, the PSA level. Tab-

ernacle has equipment and am-

ple volunteers to handle certain

screenings, such as blood pressure.

For more comprehensive screen-

ings, the Health Ministry has

partnered with Henry Ford Hos-

pital, the Detroit Medical Center,

and other hospital systems. The

ministry has also teamed up with

CVS, the American Cancer Society,

the National Kidney Foundation

and several other corporations and

agencies to provide free-of-charge

screenings.

At health fairs and special

screening events, Health Ministry

volunteers go beyond simply re-

cording screening results. Based

on what the numbers reveal, they

make critical referrals.

“We understand that everyone

may not have a primary physi-

cian,” Brown Miller says, “but we

give them a referral to a physician

that will follow up with them be-

cause if you have screenings with

no follow-up, that’s no good.”

Voncile Brown-Miller is a certi-

fied health educator trained at the

Michigan State University School

of Nursing. She worked for sev-

eral years with the Great Lakes

Division of the American Cancer

Society, focusing on communities

throughout Michigan and Indi-

ana. Even before she became chair

of Tabernacle’s Health Ministry

six years ago, she was at the fore-

front of a burgeoning movement

to take the gospel of better health

practices into African-American

churches.

The Health Ministry Commit-

tee, which currently has 14 mem-

bers, also partners with virtually

all other Tabernacle ministries, in-

cluding culinary arts, to promote

healthy living, Sis. Brown-Miller

said. The Old Coffee Hour is not What it Used

to beLongtime Tabernacle mem-

bers don’t have to look far to see

the impact of Tab’s eight-year-old

Health Ministry. They can simply

take an after-church stroll through

fellowship hall.

The old coffee hour – anchored

by cake, cookies and syrupy sweet

punch – is not what it used to be.

These days, tables once

stocked almost exclusively with

pastries and sugary drinks are los-

ing ground fast to carrots, apples,

oranges, and nuts.

“If you go into coffee hour,

you see a change – there are more

healthy choices,” says Sis. Brown-

Miller. “There are many people in

the church who have conditions

that make it imperative that they

avoid things like doughnuts and

soft drinks…food and drinks like

that are very harmful to them.

And for those who don’t have

those conditions, it may be okay

to have an occasional cookie or a

doughnut, but it’s always good to

have healthy choices. We need to

eat to live, and statistics show that

when people have healthy choices

– perhaps smoothies, popcorn, or

nuts – they will often choose them

over cake, cookies, and pop.”

People are making better

choices, Sis. Brown-Miller says,

- April, 2012 -

and evidence of the trend can be

found in an analysis of leftovers in

fellowship hall. Often, Sis. Brown-

Miller reports, fruits and raw veg-

etables are depleted after coffee

hour while large quantities of cake

are left over. A Very Red Sunday

Tab members recently got a

crimson eyeful of the Health Min-

istry’s reach. Pastor Johnson sev-

eral weeks ago issued a clarion call

from the pulpit asking members to

wear red on March 18 to demon-

strate support for the Health Min-

istry’s participation in a national

campaign focusing on women and

heart disease. The response was a

virtual red sea of red dresses, red

ties, even a red blazer or two illu-

minating the sanctuary as well as

the issue of heart disease.

“This was the third time we’ve

done it, and it was a good re-

sponse,” Sis. Brown-Miller said.

“I think our congregation is health

savvy.”

The hypertension/high blood

pressure point emphasized by the

sea of red was well-taken, Sis.

Brown-Miller said. Tab members

and visitors lined up to have their

blood pressure taken. One young

man, who used to have a primary

physician but does not currently

have one, had been without medi-

cation for a month. Volunteers saw

a red flag during blood pressure

screening.

“He had some issues, and we

were able to give him a referral to

Covenant Care, one of our feder-

ally qualified community health

centers,” recalled Sis. Brown-Mill-

er. “We stressed the importance of

follow-up and of getting back on

his medication.” Next Up: Tab’s May

19 Health Fair …and Plans for a Regular Walking

FellowshipPastor Johnson and Sister Von-

cile urge Tab members to make

their health a priority by marking

their calendars for May 19. The

church’s health fair is set for that

date and will feature screenings

and a strong lineup of guest speak-

ers. Later in the year, Sis. Brown-

Miller hopes to encourage more

walking fellowship at Tab, includ-

ing inviting members to walk reg-

ularly on or near church grounds.

“Walking at pretty much a

normal pace can make a big dif-

ference in weight and overall

health,” Sis. Brown-Miller said.

“Just walking my dog twice a day,

I recently lost 25 pounds. We have

people who walk regularly, and it’s

always good to do it as a group.

Sometimes, walking in the neigh-

borhood is not feasible or safe, so

why not start a group that regu-

larly walks at the church? Taber-

nacle is blessed to have the space.

It’s all about just doing it.”

Tab already has distinguished

itself as a walking congregation.

In a Blue Cross Blue Shield of

Michigan competition last year,

more than 100 Tab walkers helped

the church finish first in the large

church category – that’s “large”

as in the number of church mem-

bers, Sis. Brown-Miller cautions.

Participants were charged with

increasing their walking and urged

to walk at least 30 minutes a day.

Many Tab members exceeded the

30-minute recommendation and

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faithfully recorded their daily

walking.

Sis. Brown-Miller does not un-

derstate the challenges involved in

stepping up one’s performance on

the individual health front. She

says another effort the Health

Ministry is developing involves

exchanging recipes and hosting

demonstrations of how to prepare

healthier versions of traditional

dishes, including soul food.

“We have to start talking a

little more out loud and to one

another about the various health

conditions we have and seek out

support,” the Health Ministry

chairperson concluded. “I know

we have people struggling with

diabetes, for example, and not

taking insulin when they are sup-

posed to or following their doctor’s

orders. But then there are those

who are compliant. I’m thinking

that succeeding is a combination

of prayer, discipline, and support.

“The spirituality-health tie

recognizes that God has given us

the provision to do what we need

to do. That’s how we access the

power to do the right thing.”

Members of Tabernacle’s Health

Ministry are: Voncile Brown-Mill-

er, Dr. Joan Lanier, Beverly Baul,

Darlene Tansil, Deacon Daryl

Thomas, Karra Wardlaw-Thom-

as, Deacon Kenneth W. Hubbard,

Linda C. Andrews, Lois Scrutchin,

Marion Grady, Parada Jordan,

Sarah Holloway, Harold Tyler and

Tennie Woolery. For more informa-

tion on the ministry or to volunteer,

call 313-898-3325.

written by Deacon Danton Wilson

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