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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 2017

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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

Nicole Stroh - Pianist

Dodi Skovronek

Office Administrator

5 Simpson Avenue

PO Box 29

Mount Tabor, NJ 07878

973-627-4243

Email:

umcmounttabor@verizon.net

Website:

www.umcmounttabor.com

SEPTEMBER 2017

Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message

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Worship Information

Calendar

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Altar Flowers 5

Sunday School Reg 6

Church News

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Fundraiser

Tabor’s Treasures

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House Tour 14-15

Birthdays

Prayer Requests

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Storms. As the nation cleans up after Harvey and prepares for Irma (with another one possibly coming behind), it seems as though life is full of storms. And it is. Whether the storms be literal or figurative, non of us are immune to them. Non of us are out of danger, whether we live in a flood zone or not. The storms of life will come. And they do.

Like damaging wind and cresting rivers, the storms of life can be heard to bear. They can reek havoc and cause destruction. They can take the things we love and cherish away from us, and leave us heartbroken. They can even cause loss of life.

But even when storms are brutal, and, like Harvey, last way too long, they never last forever. There is always an end to the storm.

There are also always positive signs along the way==signs of God’s grace, of Christ’s love and care.

Hurricane Harvey gave us many such signs. From the countless ordinary people turned heroes who set off in their boats to rescue strangers, to the fleet of monster truck owners who drove into Houston high and dry to help, to the weather reporters who turned their own work into helping others, to the furniture stores that opened their doors to shelter evacuees, God’s grace was apparent in the workings of those who answered the call of the suffering. They knew they were not alone.

We are also not alone. There are always people who care. God, and God’s people, are here to help us get through every storm.

This autumn, my prayer for you, and for our church, is that storms of life be few. But if they come, remember—We are never alone.

As the prophet Isaiah wrote, “When you go through the waters, I will be with you” (Isaiah 43:2). God is with us in every storm. Let us also be with each other. Together, we can weather whatever comes our way.

Peace,

Pastor Amanda

From the Pastor

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PLEASE SUPPORT

THE INTERFAITH THE INTERFAITH THE INTERFAITH

FOOD PANTRY FOOD PANTRY FOOD PANTRY

WITH YOUR

NON-PERISHABLE

DONATION!

SEPTEMBER’S

FEATURED

ITEM IS:

LUNCH SNACKS

WORSHIP INFORMATION

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30am

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 3rd

PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER

Heavenly Father,

Thank You Lord for keeping me through the month of August. Lord I am grateful

to see the new month of September.

I declare the month of September as my month of miracle and breakthrough. I

receive every blessing tied to September for my life. I declare September as my

seasons of joy and celebrations I shall dance with joy and celebrate all of your

blessings for my life. Father God, I will operate under an open heaven and your

blessings shall overtake me and my family. Grant me wisdom and uncommon

ideas for breakthrough on every decision I have to make.

Lord, I pray for your peace to reign in our world today, and to grant the world

leaders, wisdom to walk side by side in peace in Jesus name, Amen. (From

bukyojelabi.com)

CHOIR CHOIR

REHEARSALREHEARSAL

Choir rehearsals Choir rehearsals will resume on will resume on Thursday, Sep-Thursday, Sep-tember 14th, at tember 14th, at

7:30pm.7:30pm.

New members New members are encouraged are encouraged and welcome! and welcome!

Join us in September! September 10: Carolyn Fagan preaching September 17: First day of Sunday School (9:15am); Coffee hour resumes after Worship. Fundraising meeting after worship. September 24: Confirmation Sunday! (Pastor Amanda will be on vacation September 7-11. Rev

Carolyn Fagan is on call for pastoral care emergencies. 973-970-5244)

Date Greeter/Usher Reader

9/10 Nancy & Bob Gerardi Bob Newman

9/17 Ruth Blazure & Bruce Downing

Jill Downing

9/24 The Confirmation Men-tors

The Confirmation Mentors

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SEPTEMBER 2017

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT MOUNT TABOR, 5 SIMPSON AVENUE

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Office Hours

10a-2p

2 Tabor’s Treas-

ures 9a-1p

3 Worship

10:30am

4 LABOR DAY

Office Closed

5 Quilters 7p 6 Office Hours

10a-2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

Crop Share 3p-7p

7 Tabor’s Treas-

ures 10a-2p & 4p-

8p

_______________

PASTOR

8 Office Hours

10a-2p

______________

AMANDA

9 Tabor’s Treas-

ures 9a-1p

______________

VACATION

10 Worship

10:30am

______________

PASTOR

AMANDA

11 Quilters 10am

Office Hours 10a-2p

_________________

VACATION

12 Quilters 7pm 13 Office Hours

10a-2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p & 4p-8p

Crop Share 3p-7p

14 Tabor’s

Treasures 10a-2p

& 4p-8p

Choir 7:30p

15 Office Hours

10-2p

16 Tabor’s

Treasures 9a-1p

17 Worship

10:30am

First Day of Sun-

day School-

9:15am; Nicole

and Rachel back!

Coffee hour re-

sumes. Fundrais-

ing Team meeting

after worship;

Gina Marie 6p-8p

at the Tabernacle

18 Quilters 10am

Office Hours 10a-2p;

Administrative Coun-

cil meeting 7p

19 Quilters 7pm 20 Office Hours

10a-2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p & 4p-8p

Crop Share 3p-7p

21 Tabor’s

Treasures 10a-2p

& 4p-8p

Choir 7:30pm

22 Office Hours

10a-2p

23 Tabor’s

Treasures 9a-1p

24 Worship

10:30am—

Confirmation Sun-

day! Choir re-

turns.

25 Quilters 10am

Office Hours 10a-2p

26 Quilters 7p 27 Office Hours

10a-2p

Tabor’s Treasures

10a-2p

28 Tabor’s

Treasures 10a-2p

& 4p-8p; Choir

7:30p

29 Office Hours

10a-2p

30 Tabor’s Treas-

ures 9a-1p;

House Tour and

Bake Sale 11a-4p

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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR

CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT

9:15AM BEGINNING

SEPTEMBER 17th

Consider having your children

and youth join Sunday School this

year! New faces always wel-

come!

Our classes are growing and the

children and youth are learning!

See the registration form on page

6 . Please bring completed regis-

tration(s) to class on September

17th.

ALTAR FLOWERS The following flowers were gracious-

ly given in worship during the month

of August:

August 6th—Henry Henes—In

memory of daughter, Hope Shaw

August 6th— Diane Thormann—In

memory of daughter, Jennifer

Thormann and husband, Paul

Thormann

August 20th—Kevin, Katherine, &

Danielle Davis—In honor of all our

beloved family members

August 27th—Jewel Burns—In

memory of her husband, Bob Burns

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ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION

2017-2018

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH at MT. TABOR

Student last name: ___________________________________________

Student first name:___________________________________________

Mailing address:______________________________________________

Phone Number(s): Student (if applicable)--_________________ ______

Adult contact name, relationship, and #--______________________

_______________________________________________________

***Please circle phone numbers that can receive text messages***

E-Mail(s) Student (if applicable)--_______________________

Adult contact email:__________________________

***Please be advised, updates/events will be sent by email. Emergency closings/

other info will be sent by text and email.***

Student grade:_____ Student age:____ Student birthdate:__________

Allergies:____________________________________________________

Other medical/behavior conditions we should be aware of:_____________

___________________________________________________________

Anything else we should know about your child?:____________________

___________________________________________________________

Would you like to volunteer to be on a rotating schedule of classroom helpers (no

teaching/prep work)? _____Yes _____No

Do we have permission to use your child’s picture on our website and newsletter?

_____Yes _____No

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2017 CHILDREN’S DAY This year was another huge success for Children’s Day!

A very special “Thank You” to everyone who worked on our float and house deco-

ration as well as participating in the parade. Participation and hard work are what

has continued to make Mount Tabor unique for 148 years!

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CHILDREN’S DAY WORSHIP SERVICE The Children worked hard to prepare for the Annual Children’s Day

Worship Service in the Tabernacle. They rehearsed and presented

Dancing and the Children’s Choir.

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2017 CONFIRMATION RETREAT The Confirmation class and mentors recently participated in a retreat. The feed-

back from the group was wonderful!

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NEWS AROUND THE CHURCH

The Dickerson Family has just returned from Guatemala completing a mission (for this

year) that is very dear to all of them. They volunteer a week each summer to join From

Houses to Homes, to help build homes for families with minimal-to-nonexistent hous-

ing.

They spend a year fundraising and take vacation time from their jobs to assist those less

fortunate. This is a wonderful family mission! We’re glad you are all home safely!

While they were there, Brian Lowe proposed

to Taylor Dickerson near the top of a

volcano!

Congratulations and all the best to both of

you!

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Join us for “A Night With Spirit”

Gina Marie DeLuca will be joining us again for more readings!

QUILTING!

Every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the

Upper Room. No experience required!

Fun, fellowship, and a great mission!!

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NEWS AROUND THE CHURCH Come see the new items

that have been stocked in

Tabor’s Treasures Thrift

Shop!

There will be a Pricing Parties

on the last Monday of each

month, from 6pm—9pm.

If you can come, many hands

make light work!!

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Located in the

lower level of the

United Methodist

Church at Mount

Tabor, 5 Simpson

Avenue

Come and see the best bargains in Mount Tabor!

Clothing, Furniture, Housewares, Toys, Holiday Decorations,

Baby Items and MUCH MORE!

Air Conditioned for comfortable summer shopping!

We gladly accept donations in good condition. We allow

ONE BAG of donations during shopping hours. If you have

more, please contact the church office at 973-627-4243 to

make arrangements

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE.

All proceeds benefit the church. Thank you for your sup-

SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION

Wednesdays 10am-2pm; Thursdays 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm;

and Saturdays 9am-1pm

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Twenty-Fourth Annual House Tour Sponsored by the Mount Tabor Historical Society

Saturday, September 30, 2017

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rain or Shine

The Annual House Tour of the Mount Tabor Historic District

allows visitors to get an inside look at the unique charm of this

historic community, with more than 15 private houses and

historic buildings open to the public. Founded in 1869, the

Mount Tabor Historic District embodies the distinctive

characteristics of a permanent Methodist Camp Meeting Ground

that evolved into a summer resort community.

Founded in 1869, the Mount Tabor Historic District embodies the

distinctive characteristics of a permanent Methodist Camp Meeting

Ground that evolved into a summer resort community. Particularly

notable is the architecture of the early camp meeting Stick-Style and

Gothic Revival-influenced cottages with their prominent steep gables,

open porches and elaborate gingerbread embellishments.

Special features of the tour include a furnished replica Camp Meeting Tent and the Richardson History House, a camp meeting cottage museum. Stop by the gift shop, which is stocked with Mount Tabor souvenirs and vintage items! There will also be boxed lunches and beverages for sale. Proceeds of the tour fund building restoration, educational programs and beautification projects in Mount Tabor.

Tickets are $30.00 and may be purchased online or at the ticket booth the day of the tour. The shuttle bus from the tour parking area (see below) will take you to the ticket booth.

If you order your tickets online in advance, please print your PayPal receipt and bring it to the House Tour to receive

your ticket(s) / lunch(es). (see FAQ)

For additional information call 973-975-0001, or email us at mths@mounttabornj.org

To order tickets and lunches by post, mail the check along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

Mount Tabor Historical Society/House Tour, P.O. Box 271, Mount Tabor, NJ 07878

Please note: Once available, advance online orders will end on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

Advance orders by mail must be received by Friday, September 29 at noon.

Mount Tabor is located in Morris County along Route 53 between Denville and Morris Plains. Mount Ta-

bor is also a stop on the NJ Transit Morris & Essex line. Click if you need detailed driving directions, or

a map of the Mount Tabor historic section for House Tour day.

Parking: Easy parking & a free shuttle service are provided at the Mount Tabor Elementary School on

Park Road, located a half mile south off Route 53.

(Use this “fake” address for online maps or GPS: 864 Park Rd Morris Plains NJ). A shuttle will run contin-

uously to Mount Tabor from 10:30-4:30.

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BAKE SALE AND CHURCH TOUR

The 24th Annual Mount Tabor House Tour, presented by the Mount Tabor

Historical Society, will be held on September 30th, from 11a-4pm (see page 14 for

more details).

The UMC at Mount Tabor will be hosting dessert with a bake sale at the Church.

We are asking everyone to show off your baking skills and donate some treats. All

proceeds will go to the Church.

We are also looking for volunteers to sell the baked goods as well as welcome

visitors in the Church. Please see Dawn Zinckgraf if you can help man the baked

goods table and see Pastor Amanda if you can assist with tours in the Church.

HOLIDAY SHOP

Our Holiday Shop will be held in early December. It is not too early to start thinking about

(or working on) your creative donations! More detailed information will be coming. This

is a great fundraiser and a way to show off your talents!!!

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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. 20th Ken Miller

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. 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

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, Germany, friend of the Dickerson Family Melissa Pier, US Marines

HOURSHOURS Wednesdays 10amWednesdays 10am——2pm2pm

Thursdays 10amThursdays 10am——2pm & 4pm2pm & 4pm——8pm8pm Saturdays 9amSaturdays 9am——1pm1pm

Volunteers are neededVolunteers are needed. Join the fun! To . Join the fun! To volunteer call Nancy Gerardi.volunteer call Nancy Gerardi. For church members bringing For church members bringing

donationsdonations——please place them OUTSIDE please place them OUTSIDE the back closet in Memorial Hall.the back closet in Memorial Hall.

Clothing can be left in the box on the Clothing can be left in the box on the stage. Thank you! Furniture must be stage. Thank you! Furniture must be scheduled for inspection through the scheduled for inspection through the church office prior to donation. We church office prior to donation. We allow ONE BAG of donations during allow ONE BAG of donations during

shopping hours. At this time, we are shopping hours. At this time, we are not accepting puzzles and board games. not accepting puzzles and board games. We no longer accept VHS Tapes. If you We no longer accept VHS Tapes. If you have more, please contact the church have more, please contact the church

office at 973office at 973--627627--4243 to make 4243 to make arrangements.arrangements.

Reminder— Tabor’s Treasures drop-off days for donations

from church members are the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each

month in Memorial Hall.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BITS & PIECES

Do you have something to announce? The dead-line for the weekly bulletin is Wednesday at 9:00am. 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 Terry Ober LeRoy “Smitty” Smith John Harrison Dale Lennox Ed Bilyk Pastor Amanda Eloise Margus Donna Wojcik Frank Giaquinto The Family of John Berrie LeRoy (Smitty) Smith

Today’s Chuckle

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Thank you to our Crop Share hosts &

hostesses who greet community resi-

dents picking up their Alstede orders

here at the church each Wednesday!

You are appreciated!

Thanks to Ken Lemanowicz for this month’s chuckle!

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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: Fagancarolyn@aol.com Church Office Administrator: Dodi Skovronek

Office: 973-627-4243 Email: umcmounttabor@verizon.net

Church Council John Ryans 973-625-3660 Finance Kevin Davis 973-971-9927 Church Lay Member to Conference Joe Scala 973-627-4760 Church Lay Leader Bob Newman 973-627-2494 Fundraising Adam & Trish Caravaglia 973-903-9082 Ministry of Art Dawn Zinckgraf 973-538-5039 Mission Outreach Sarah Lefsyk 973-234-5111 Music/Worship Rachel Caldari-Stroh 973-876-9846 Pianist Nicole Stroh Staff Parish Relations Bob Newman 973-627-2494 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