TBC Newsletter Summer 2023

Pastor’s Activities
In July Pastors within the city were able to meet with The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The focus was to bring healthcare to the neighborhood children. Unfortunately, the mobile was not able to come to TBC due to street construction. In August the RMCM was able to provide service to four locations: The Dream Center on the 8th, True Love the 9th, Community Baptist Church the 23rd, and Pilgrim Baptist Church the 24th. All services were free. They provided wellness visits, immunizations, screenings (hearing, vision, developmental, point of care testing lead, strep, urine, fluoride treatments, childhood health and safety education).
Pastor attended The Global Leadership Summit at the Grand Wayne August 3rd and 4th. One purpose of the conference was to ignite transformation in churches, companies and communities. Pastor Martin said the conference was an excellent leadership training networking opportunity for many.
Finally, Pastor Martin attended the news conference with Mayor Henry, along with other Black Pastors on a new group called the Ubuntu. Ubuntu means “I am because we are”. The Ubuntu Collaborative will focus on, Leadership, Collaboration, Connection, Disciples, Family, Economic, Finances and Support Ministry Administration.
Trustees
Three individuals were on trial for 12 weeks to see if they were willing to become full time TBC church trustees (Eric Porter, Neska Perry and Carolyn Ward). Their trial deadline was August 2023 and all accepted. They will be installed soon.

New Member
TBC would like to welcome Sister Brenda Ratliff as our new member.

Website
TBC is in the process of having a website built along with a Facebook page. Both should be up running soon.

Bereavement
Sister Hughes lost her sister in Georgia, Caran Chapman lost his grandmother, Brother Leroy Smith’s cousin passed away in Indianapolis and Sister Lee lost her niece Nikki Douglas on August 4th.

Music
Music Director, Mylus Gaston created a TBC theme song, “Welcome to Tabernacle”. A good way for members to interact. Great Job! Praise team Director, Neska Perry released a recording of her music poetry called “In the Moment earlier this year”. The production and music were produced by Mylus Gaston. Her spiritual poetry can be found on all music platforms such as Pandora, Spotify, etc…

Surgery
Pastor had a procedure on his heart called an Ablation and it went well. He thanks all of you for your thoughts and prayers.

Church Picnic
TBC picnic was held July 8th at Foster Park. The attendance was good, and everyone appeared to have enjoyed themselves. Lots of food (plus veggie burgers), fun and games.

Baptism
Imani Moma was baptized August 6, 2023.

Ladies Gathering
TBC women held their annual church women’s gathering August 3rd. They enjoyed the gathering with lots of fun, food and games. In 2024 TBC women are planning on going to Shipshawana.

Mother of the Church
Mother Jessie Sanders was presented with a gift from TBC on her birthday for being the oldest member and oldest mother of the church. Congratulations and blessings from all.

Services
Peggy Harrison is working with Edward Boykins in keeping the lawn cut and Henry Robinson keeps the lawn edged. Jean Boyd and Janet Lawson are the cleaning people responsible for cleaning our building, and they are on it. Every 4th Sunday, Peggy and Janet supply the tasty breakfast food for Sunday School. We thank all these members for their service and commitment.

Travels
Many TBC members attended family reunions and there were many vacations. God blessed everyone to return home safe.

_{Sister Carolyn Ward, Editor and Design}