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SHEEPFOLD EXPRESS NEWSLETTER
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
(REV. R.W. JONES BLVD.)
150 EAST SECOND STREET
BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016
REV. CORY L JONES, D.MIN., PASTOR
Volume 21 / Issue 1
August 2014
Celebrating
91Years !
Sheepfold Ministry
Open Letter From The Pastor
My Beloved Tabernacle,
As I reflect over our current journey in 2014, my only thought is, "The Lord has truly been good!" God's faithfulness is evident as you walk through the hallways, classrooms, and sanctuary of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. A
spirit of peace, love, and joy permeates the atmosphere. People are smiling and laughing. Music echoes from the
gym as congregants and individuals from the community continue to dedicate themselves to congregational fitness. Songs of Zion
ring as the music ministry prepares themselves for Sunday morning. Preparations for future ministry are taking place as various
ministries commit themselves to making Tabernacle a "Christ Centered Village." And for this, I am grateful and excited.
The church's strength has continued to amaze me as we have experienced the loss of many spiritual stalwarts as well as the sickness
of others. Christian education is what it is today because of the commitment and dedication of Larry DeCosta. The deacons ministry
shined with a spirit of servitude because of James Pasley. Lives were touched through the consistency of Larry Brown. The ministers were trained and dedicated to the gospel because of Hilyard Knox. Responsible mission and fiscal accountability will always be
the trademark Hazel Stinson. Our lives will forever be touched by these individuals as well as those I did not mention, and they will
always have a place in our hearts. In addition, we are continually blessed as Mother Ethel Jones returned from an extended illness.
Her beauty and strength are a shining example to us and presence alone connects us to the rich legacy of Pastor Richard W. Jones.
Also, we continue to pray for those who have been away, that God would soon bring them back to us. I can't wait to hear Rev. Eured
Snell's voice again on a praise-filled Sunday morning.
As we move forward, let us continue to build on the 2014 momentum. Our youth have had an exciting year. The College Tour to
California was life-changing. The journalism workshop featuring Stephen A. Smith was informative and engaging. The "Hooping
For Your Dream" basketball camp was a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to gather together to develop their basketball
skills and life skills. The Mission Ministry is on the move. We are blessed to be able to present over $12,000 to the Lott Carey Global Missional Community. The choirs are on fire and are musicians are opening up and allowing the Holy Spirit to use them for our
edification and God's glorification. Our Christian Education Summer series on "Church Health" was outstanding and I believe we
are more committed than ever about being a healthy church and not just a growing church. I could go on and on about all that has
taken place. However, what excites me the most is that souls are continuing to come to be saved and baptized! Tabernacle, we are
on the move! Again, my only thought is, "The Lord has truly been good!"
Building on this momentum is not always easy. It's time consuming and at times uncomfortable. Nonetheless, scripture teaches us
these words in 2 Corinthians 4:5, "We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord."If we continue to preach Christ, be Christ
centered, and do ministry based on Christ's example, I am confident God will tell Tabernacle as a whole, "Well done!" God bless
you Tabernacle. I love you dearly. May God's grace and peace cover you each and every day.
Your Pastor,
Rev. Cory L. Jones, D.Min.
EDITOR’S CORNER
This issue of the Sheepfold Express newsletter marks the initial
edition for 2014. We continue our
quest to be a Christ-centered village dedicated
to development of church and community
through worship, service, sharing, preaching
and teaching.
So far this year we have welcomed one hundred fourteen (114) new members, baptizing
nearly fifty (50).
We celebrated Tabernacle’s 91st Church Anniversary and again rejoiced with Revival as well
as Worship and Word.
College Tour visited the West Coast this year
and to all of our youth scholars and our graduates, who have demonstrated the diligence,
intelligence and integrity necessary for
academic excellence, we congratulate
you for your accomplishments.
Vacation Bible School was again successful and well attended. ―To God be
the Glory for the things that He has
done‖
As we continue to move ahead in 2014,
let’s continue to diligently and persistently study God’s word. Register now
for School of Christian Discipleship and
the supplementary classes of instruction
and continue to be supportive to our
Associate Ministers as they bring the
word each Wednesday night prior to our
classes of instruction.
Thanks to the Board of Trustees and the
Board of Deacons for the camaraderie
and the respective commitment to be
supportive of our Pastor and his vision, our members concerns and our
Church mission. Thank you as well
Tabernacle family for the spirit of
unity and love toward one another.
Thanks to all who submitted articles
for this edition of the Sheepfold Express Newsletter. Our mission is to
share information and without you,
our contributors, our publication
would not be comprehensive. The
desired method to submit your article
is electronically, via email to either
[email protected] or [email protected].
Remember … “If your story is omitted, perhaps it was not submitted”.
Thanks again and God bless all of
you.
Deacon Bob and Deaconess Delores
Preston
Sheepfold Ministry
DEACON BOARD
1st Corinthians 3:6 states, "I have planted, Apollo's watered; but God gave the increase."
Again Tabernacle, we are indeed thankful for God’s continued blessings upon our church. From January 2014 until the end of July
2014 we have taken in 114 new members and 43 have been baptized. We praise God for the souls that have come to Christ and chose
Tabernacle as their place of worship. Certainly we are grateful for the membership increase and for the leadership of Pastor Cory
Jones. "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." John 12:32
Deacon Willie Reid, chairman
Deacons in Training
The Board of Deacons is excited over the prospect of adding nine new Deacons to its ministry. These men who are currently in training, in the persons of Mr. Eric Dennis, Mr. Pete Green, Mr. Alan Johnson, Mr. Russell Jordan, Mr. William Owens, Mr. Alfred
Powell, Mr. Robert Powell, Mr. Michael Swoope, and Mr. Marcus Williams have all committed themselves to doing the work of
the Lord.
They began their training in February 2014, and are progressing consistently in their overall preparation for the work of building God's Kingdom. As potential deacons they cannot escape the responsibility that their
position in the church will require them to uphold. Therefore, studying
God's Word, demonstrating humility, caring for the needs and concerns of
others, and providing support to the Pastor are just some of the many areas that are being addressed in their training.
The Board of Deacons are appreciative to the Tabernacle family for your
support in allowing us to help and be of service to you in the selection and
approval of these candidates, who we truly believe that God has called to
do His work. We look forward to our Deacons in Training being ordained to serve where we know they will continue to gain great
assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
The Training Team
TRUSTEE BOARD
The Board of Trustees continues to strive to make Tabernacle
a comfortable environment for all who enter our doors to
work and worship. To that end, in the last quarter we have
accomplished the following upgrades and improvements:
Reframed front doors by church office
Installed bulletin boards at front and back entrances to
post nightly meeting notices
Purchased and installed security desk by front desk
Purchased and installed digital time clock for employees
Installed recessed lighting fixtures in first floor men's and
women's bathrooms in Jones Center
Ran CAD-6 cables throughout the church for new voiceover IP system and computers.
Our hope is to have the casket lift operational by the late fall.
$5,316 was raised from donors and funds from funerals to go
toward the repair of the casket lift. The generous anonymous donors have honored their commitment and have tendered $5,000 toward the repair. Finally, we will be instituting a Risk Management Strategy to address and
curtail potential future liability of the Church.
Your fellow servant in Christ's vineyard,
Christopher D. Taylor
Chairman, Board of Trustees
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91st CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
Fellowship– Unity– Love
Tabernacle commemorated our 91st Church
Anniversary with a Church Family Reunion,
complete with a cookout, Sunday services
and a spirit-filled revival.
The goal was to emphasize the three strand
cord that binds our church membership: Fellowship, Unity and Love. Festivities commenced with a Cookout on Saturday, June 7,
2014.
Over 500 people attended the cookout which
featured great food, face painting, games for
all ages both in-doors and outside, water ice,
an ice cream truck, a cake walk, bingo, a DJ
and line-dancing. The cooking and barbecuing were prepared by our church Chef, Jonathan Davis, and the brothers of Nu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., respectively.
Rev. Marlin Harris of New Life Church, Decatur, GA set the spiritual tone for the coming
week's revival with two stirring services on
Sunday, June 8th. Attendance for the three
nights of Revival (June 10-12) exceeded
1,000 people. Dr. Rev. Marcus D. Cosby,
from Wheeler Ave Baptist Church, Houston,
TX blessed us each night with the Word
drawn from scripture, Acts12:1-12, on ―A
Minor Set Back for a Major Come Back!‖
Thank you, committee chairpersons; Deaconess Angie Moffitt and Sister Betty Lauray
(Cookout), Sister Loretta Pinkins (T-Shirts),
Sister Aurie Haithcox (Programs), Sister
MaryAnn Smith (History), Sister Rosalie
Burroughs (Greeters), Sister Chrystal Walker
(Decorations), Deaconess A’Lisa Burgess
(Publicity/Communications) and Brother
James King (Finance). Also, thanks to Trustees John Smith, Elmer Smith and Nanette
Jordon. Special thanks to the Sight and Sound
Ministry, Ushers and Doorkeepers. Kudos to
everyone, without the commitment, dedication support, and teamwork this could not
have been a successful 91st Church Anniversary.
Committee Chairpersons/91st Church Anniversary, Brother Raphael Gibson and Sister
Angie Taylor
on a special picture placed on the floor,
you won a cake. We had over ten
On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Tabernacle homemade cakes donated by our fanBaptist Church held its first Family
tastic ―Bakers‖ of Tabernacle Baptist
Reunion Cookout as the kickoff for the Church.
91st Church Anniversary celebration.
God blessed us with a beautiful warm Outside we had our special DJ from
day full of sunshine! We had over 500 Top Shelf Entertainment, Cecil Bond,
members and families to come and
who provided the music for the occafellowship with one another, reacsion. There was Line Dancing with our
quainting ourselves and enjoying the
instructor, Sis. Emily Fitch. Adults and
company. We had a large tent placed
children were dancing to the music that
outside on the grassy knoll on the
made them ―HAPPY- like a room withJames Street side of the church where out a roof‖! So much fun was had by
food for the afternoon was served. The all.
delicious menu of the day consisted of
The cookout encircled the outside of
grilled hot dogs and hamburgers,
the church with tables and chairs, balgrilled chicken, potato salad, green
loons and the happy faces of those in
beans, corn on the cobb, baked beans
attendance. A major thank you goes
and pasta salad. Mmm mmm good!
out to all the men of the church, coorThanks to the chefs of Omega Psi Phi dinated by Trustee John Smith who set
Fraternity for the use of their seasoned up the entire church grounds for us and
saw to it that everything was cleaned
grills that cooked the chicken. A big
―thanks‖ to our own chef Jonathan who up and returned to its proper place.
Thanks go to the Registration Commitprepared the cookout meal for us and
tee, chaired by Sis. Christine Morton,
thanks to the men who graciously
who did a superb job with the overall
served the food. There was enough for registration process. Our church famieveryone to fix a hearty plate for them- ly is like no other which was so evident
in how well we all worked together to
selves. Rita’s Water Ice supplied us
make our Family Reunion a major sucwith 5 different flavors of water ice
cess. Kudos to our Anniversary Coand we had an Ice Cream Truck all to
chairpersons, Bro. Raphael Gibson and
ourselves. There were outdoor activiAngie Taylor, who guided us through
ties for those who wanted to play vol- the planning and execution of the celeleyball, hula hoops, jump rope, kickball bration. Our God is an awesome God
and dodge ball and horse shoes super- and we are so grateful for how He
vised by Sis. Audrey Whittington. For blessed us on that day!
Submitted by:
the young adult basketball fanatics,
FAMILY REUNION COOKOUT
there was basketball in the gymnasium.
Deaconess Andrea Moffitt, Chairman
For the little people, we had face paintSis. Betty Lauray, Co-Chairman
ing by Sis. Gaye Melvin.
To accommodate our senior saints, we
had Board Games set up in the cafeteria coordinated by Sis. Betty Lauray.
The most popular of the games of
course was Bingo. Little gifts were
distributed to the winners and the comments we received were to have the
games more often. At the end of the
games, we had a ―Cake Walk.‖ The
individuals who participated walked
the cafeteria to music and when the
music stopped and you were standing
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Tabernacle Baptist
Church
91st Church
Anniversary
91 Years of Praising
God and Saving
Souls!
Sheepfold Ministry
Samuel George
Sanders IV
graduated on
May 18, 2014
from Carnegie
Mellon University in Pittsburgh,
PA. with a Bachelor of Architecture
Degree. Samuel, often
referred to as ―Champ,‖ demonstrated
his artistic talent at a very young age, as
he constructed Lego structures and drew
realistic images of movie characters.
Samuel received the 2014 Senior Leadership Recognition Award.
During his tenure at Carnegie Mellon
University he maintained a 3.65 GPA
throughout the five years.
In addition to his studies Samuel was
recognized in 2013 by the University,
when his design was selected as the new
CMU Smart ID card. All staff and student began using this Smart ID card in
September 2013. Not limiting his talent
to architecture, Samuel’s fashion designs were presented in the Annual Lunar Gala and the University Spirit Fashion Shows. He co designed, through an
independent study, the first student designed custom sun shade for Hikari:
SunShade. As the only Black student in
his class, he recognized the need for
minority students to have a voice on the
campus. To address this, Samuel founded the Carnegie Mellon University
Chapter of the National Organization of
Minority Architecture Students, where
he served as the first President.
Samuel was one of eight recent graduate
students nationally, selected to participate in the University UDREAM post
graduate program. In addition to studies,
designing fashions he was an actor in the
upcoming 2015 Russell Crowe film,
―Fathers and Daughter. We will await
show time. He has accepted a job with
Front Studio Architects in Pittsburgh,
PA. He is the son of Samuel and
Rosalind Sanders and the grandson of
Sister Parthenia Cogdell.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Isaiah Sanders completed eight grade at
Ann A Mullen Middle School, Sicklerville. He continues to make good grades.
He accomplished his perfect attendance
goal for this school year. The love for basketball is demonstrated in his participation
on three basketball teams; the Mullen
Middle School
Varsity Team,
AAU LeagueTeam Hines – a
traveling team
and the Timber
Creek High
School Spring
Junior Varsity
Team. Isaiah
played a
major role in
Mullen Middle
School winning
the Garden State Middle School State
Championship in April. Isaiah was also
selected to play in the Junior High School
All Star Basketball games. His assigned
team was the winning team. He was excited to attend his brother’s college graduation. He now has a new goal, to follow his
big brother and graduate with honors from
college. In September, Isaiah will be entering the ninth grade at the Timber Creek
High School, Sicklerville. Isaiah makes
his parents Samuel and Rosalind Sanders
and his grandmother Sister Parthenia Cogdell very proud.
Congratulations to our granddaughter
Charlysse Graham, who is presently living in Houston, Texas working with Teach
for America. She was accepted into this
program, January 2914 to study at Rice
University. In August she will be teaching
in an underserve School District as a 5th
grade Science Teacher. To God be the
Glory. Submitted by: Brother Lewis and
Sister Mary Dixon
Richard Farmer II, who is six years old
and the son of Jacqueline Farmer, received his Purple Belt in Martial Arts at
Kaizen Karate School in Mt. Laurel, NJ on
June 14, 2014.
On May 10, 2014, he received his Graduation Certificate for completing the Suzuki
Method Book 1 graduation requirements. Graduation requirements also included him performing a solo piano recital
at the Moorestown School of Music on
Sunday, January 26, 2014. Richard
played the entire book from memory (21
songs) as well as a ―showoff‖ piece,
Ecossaise by Johann Nepomuk Hummel
from Book 2. He will represent the
school on their upcoming website cover
page, which will be posted by September 2014 at msmnj.org He will be going
to the 2nd grade at Moorestown Friends
School in September 2014.
On June 13, 2014 Veronica Lynn Sills,
daughter of Joseph S. Thomas & Harriet
E. Thomas,
graduated from
Drexel University’s School of
Education with
a Master of
Science in
Higher Education & Organizational Management (MSHE) with a
concentration in Student Development
and Affairs. Veronica completed her
undergraduate studies at The College of
New Jersey (former Trenton State College) with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice and a minor in Women & Gender
Studies and previously earned a dual
Master’s degree from Rutgers University
(Camden) with concentrations in Criminal Justice and Public Administration. In
August 2014 she will begin teaching at
the University of North Carolina
(Wilmington) as well as begin studying
for a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education at UNCW.
Mary Curry received the Alumna of
the Year award for 2013-2014from
Columbia Hospital School of Nursing
Alumnae Association., where she graduated in 1959. Her nursing career
spanned over fifty years. Mary is an
active member of the Tabernacle Baptist Nurse’s Unit, and a member of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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Bishar Khary Jenkins, Jr., has completed his freshman year at Rutgers
University in New Brunswick,
NJ. Bishar is a Political Science major
and achieved the Deans List for the Second Semester with a 3.61 GPA.Bishar
has been appointed Chairman of the Rutgers NAACP, PoliticalAction Committee
for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.
Bishar is serving as a summer intern at
the New Jersey Office of the Attorney
General in the Prosecutor's Supervision
Bureau. Bishar has been offered to participate in the Fall 2014 Congressional
Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)
Emerging Leaders Internship Program
in Washington, DC.Bishar is the son of
Stacey Tard and the grandson of Deacon
Elijah Tard, Jr.,and Deaconess Juanita
Tard.
Brianna Mikayla Walker a fourth
grade student at the Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has been promoted to the
fifth grade. Brianna achieved the Honor
Roll for the Fourth Marking period. Brianna is the daughter of Stacey Tard and
the granddaughter of Deacon Elijah
Tard, Jr., and Deaconess Juanita Tard.
All Praises to
the LORD and
Savior Jesus
Christ. Marissa Christa
Mitchell graduated from
Rancocas Valley Regional
High School on
June 18, 2014. Marissa
was an Honor Roll student during every
report card period from Kindergarten
throughout the 12th grade. In middle
school, Marissa was inducted in the
National Honor Society, played Field
Hockey and Lacrosse, and participated in
the drama club. In high school, Marissa, was inducted in the National Spanish
Honor Society and the National Society
of High School Scholars. At Rancocas
Valley Regional High School, Marissa
played Field Hockey and participated in
Movement Unlimited, Team Mega, the
Key Club, and the African American
Culture Club. As a volunteer, she helped
prepared meals for the homeless. In
September 2014, Marissa will matriculate at Johnson and Wales University in
Providence, Rhode Island to study Culinary Arts and Business. Marissa
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
was blessed to receive from Johnson and
Wales University a Presidential Academic Scholarship, the Johnson and Wales
Award, and the Johnson and Wales
Grant. Marissa will celebrate her 18th
birthday on July 13, 2014. She is an avid
reader, gifted singer, and eloquent dancer. During the summer, Marissa will be
a caring and creative child care provider
for her niece who lives in Massachusetts. Marissa is the daughter of Reverends Marian and Ernest Mitchell
III. Thank you LORD for Great Things
that you have done!
Diamond Tyler
a 7th grade student at Levitt
Middle School
in Willingboro
made the Honor
Roll the 4th
marking period.
Diamond is very active in church. She
attends Sunday School, Wednesday night
7th /8th grades Bible study, a member of
the Young Adult Choir, Praise Dancer
and participated in several Christmas and
Easter programs.. Her community involvement includes, Girl Scout and Jr.
Disable American Veterans Auxiliary
member where she serves as mascot. Her
duties include assisting in the Pledge of
Allegiants to the American Flag and collection of dues. Diamond will attend 8th
grade in the Fall. Diamond is the granddaughter of Sister Elfrieda Williams
Ja’Von English
a 4th grade student at Fountain
Woods Elementary School in
Burlington
Township.
Ja’Von is active in
church as a member of the
Jr. Ushers, attends Sunday School, Pioneer Clubs (Wednesday night children’s
Bible Study). He has also participated in
several Christmas and Easter programs.
Ja’Von plays football and basketball for
the township; he is also a Jr. Member of
D.A.V.A. Ja’Von will attend 5th grade.in
the Fall. Ja’Von is the grandson of Sister
Barbara Williams and the great grandson
of Sister Elfrieda Williams.
Deylan V. Jenkins has found her niche at
Rider University, where she is a rising senior majoring in Economics. She recently
completed an online summer course.
Deylan is blessed to return to the County of
Burlington as a summer intern within the
Finance Department.
When she isn't working, she's spending
time with family, reading books
online, navigating her computer, watching
crime shows with her dad, or hanging out
in the pool.
Deylan is the only daughter of Deacon
Mark and Deaconess Charlene HarrisJenkins.
Isaiah C. Jenkins, is a rising senior at
Montclair State University where he is majoring in Acting. He is also actively involved in the Christian campus organization, InterVarsity.
In the Fall, Isaiah will have one of the
leading roles in the Pulitzer Prize winning
play, "Clybourne Park". It is a spin-off of
"A Raisin in the Son". He recently showcased his gift of Christian Rap in New York
City during a talent showcase. You can
check him out on Soundcloud as Isaiah53.
When Isaiah isn't working as a summer
intern in the Parks and Recreation Department of Burlington County, you can find
him rehearing lines, in the studio singing,
or just spitting bars (free styling).
Isaiah is the youngest son of Deacon Mark
and Deaconess Charlene Harris-Jenkins.
Mark G. Jenkins, Jr., a 2011 graduate of
Rutgers University, New Brunswick is a
financial analyst with Burlington Coat Factory. Last Fall, he was the defensive coordinator of the Burlington Twp. 125 lb. football team that won the League Championship. His father, Mark, Sr. was the head
coach.
For those of you who remember and continue to ask about Kyle Harris-Jenkins,
he's doing well as the Youth Pastor of
Lighthouse Worship Center. Please keep
them in prayer as they are soon to move
into their Burlington City location.
The Jenkins family continues to thank God
for the abundant blessings He continues to
bestow upon them.
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Jordan E. Green, graduated from the Gloucester
County Police Academy
on Wednesday, May 21,
2014. He is currently in
his Field Office Training
with the Burlington
Township Police Department. Jordan is the son of
Trial Deacon Pete Green
(wife, Barbara) and the grandson of Joyce
Wesley
On May 14, 2014, Lanika
R. Edwards daughter of
the late James D. Davis,
Jr. and Joyce A. Edwards
graduated cum laude from
Fairleigh Dickinson University with a 3.391 GPA.
She earned a Bachelor's
Degree in Individualized
Studies and Public Administration. In the fall
she plans to continue her educational goals by
working on her Master's Degree. Lanika has
been employed by the State of New Jersey,
Department of Banking and Insurance, Captive Insurance for 15 years. She has a 10 year
old daughter, Jy-Sana Jones.
Jy-Sana Jones 10 year
old daughter of Mark Jones
and Lanika R. Edwards
and the maternal granddaughter of Joyce A.
Edwards and the paternal grand-daughter of
Juanita Jackson have also
received accolades. She is a Junior Girl Scout
with the Village School Girl Scout Service
Unit Troop #70690 West Windsor-Plainsboro
School District. In May of 2014, JySana was awarded Bronze Award Certificates
of Recognition for participating in EASEL
Animal Rescue League located in Ewing
Township, NJ from the Girl Scouts and from
Shing Fu Hsueh, Mayor of West Windsor. On May 9, 2014, she received a Certificate of Special Recognition signed by a Member of Congress, Rush Holt, in Recognition of
Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the
Community. Jy-Sana was awarded a certificate and a gift of appreciation from the Irene
Parker Dance Studio, Hamilton, NJ for Dance
Teacher's Apprentice for Being a Wonderful
Teacher's Helper, June 14, 2014. We are happy to report that Jy-Sana is an Honor Roll
student and has passed to the 6th grade. She
will be attending Community Middle
School in the fall.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
We, the parents Aye & Amaka Omuso
congratulate our sons and daughter for all
that they have achieved and all that they
are yet to achieve in Jesus name. AMEN.
We’re asking our Tabernacle Family to
join us in thanking God for all the blessings he has showered us through our children.
From left to right
Seigha Omuso,
Inara Omuso MD,
Amaka & Aye
Omuso, Wanemi
Omuso
Seigha
Omuso
aka "Coach O"
Executive Director / Founder of
The O League, a NJ nonprofit organization
Inara Omuso, MD
Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey
Medical School on May 19,2014
Currently a Resident MD at Cooper Hospitals - in Ob/Gyn
Wanemi Omuso
4 year student at Temple University - in
Economics 5th year Temple Owls Football - tight end
We are grateful to God for the numerous
blessings and continue to pray for their
success.
Mercedes Glover,
grand-daughter of
Sister Thelma SwainTucker is a criminal
justice major and 7
letters athletic for
Rutgers University, Newark campus.
Congratulations to
A’Lisa Burgess for
receiving an award
for 25 years of service to Gartner Inc.
Jasmine Knight,
the daughter of
Kevin and Sherry knight and the
granddaughter
of Joe and Joan
knight has completed her High
School career with many outstanding
accomplishments.
Jasmine graduated on June 23rd with
honors and a 4.2 GPA. She has been
accepted to 12 of the 13th schools in
which she applied. Additionally, she
received scholarship not only from
her church family, but from the
Links; Alpha kappa Alpha Pi Mu
Omega chapter; New Jersey Cheerleading Association; Burlington
County Times Teen Excellence; and
the Margaret Thompson scholarship. She will be attending The University of Alabama in the fall majoring in criminal justice on the pre-law
track.
Jasmine and her cheer team will be
featured in the movie "American
Cheerleader" which will be released
on August 26th.
Jasmine would like to thank everyone that has been instrumental in
helping her achieve her goals!
Jasmine has graduated from Summer
Assembly on July 18th. God has
truly blessed her and we are ever so
grateful. Her favorite scripture is
Jeremiah 29:11.
Happy 32nd
Anniversary!
Deacon Harry &
Deaconess Lula
Vereen
August 14th
Happy 5th
Anniversary!
Trustee Nanette
Jordan and Trial
Deacon Russell
Jordan
August 1st
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Congratulations to Larry Boyd, Jr. on
graduating with
honors (cum
laude) from
Claflin University,
Orangeburg, SC
in May of
2014. Larry had
an amazing academic career at
Claflin. He was on
the President's
Honor List all four years and graduated
with a 3.598 grade point average! We
and your church family are so proud of
you! Larry is the son of Deacon Larry
and Deaconess Paula Boyd.
Love,
Mom, Dad, and Family
N A T I O N A L- H O N O R –S O C I E T Y
Nicole Higginbotham who is entering
her Senior year at Burlington Township
High School this fall was elected by the
student body as Treasurer of the Executive
Board of students for
the 2014-2015
school year. In addition she was elected
as Treasure of the
National Honor Society for 2014-2015,
she was also elected
President of the
Women's Issues Club at
BTHS where she earned High
Honors (straight A's) the second semester. Nicole is the daughter of Trustee
Nanette Jordan and Trial Deacon Russell B Jordan, Sr.
Dionne Higginbotham completed her
freshman year at
Rutgers University making the
Dean's List and
earning a 4.0 GPA
for the Spring
2014 semester,
with a cummulative 3.827 GPA.
Dionne was elected
to the executive board of the Black Student Union as secretary and was also
elected to Rutgers University Student
Assembly (RUSA). Dionne is currently
interning at Comcast Corporation for
her second summer in the Community
Investment department where the company executes their philanthropy a com-
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
munity outreach. Dionne is the daughter
of Trustee Nanette Jordan, Trial Deacon
Russell B. Jordan.
Marlowe Scott's entry of a quilt named
"Sue and Sam" won an Honorable Mention Ribbon in the Burlington County
Farm Fair this July. The quilt has a
theme of blueberry
and pansy cotton
prints and is embellished with appliques
and heart shaped fabric yo-yos. In 2013,
she won second and
third place ribbons
for two quilt entries.
India Conaway, daughter of Vicki Conaway and granddaughter of Claudine
and Earl Conaway completed an internship in New York City with American
designer Nicole Miller this summer. The internship was a requirement
for her Fashion Merchandising Degree.
Also, India was employment by
BCBGMAXAZRIA. BCBG is a French
acronym for bon chic, bon genre - meaning "good style, good attitude". Accordingly, the BCBGMAXAZRIA label is
one of the hottest names in the fashion
industry today. Additionally, India received a $26,000 scholarship for her
junior year at Immaculata University.
CJ is going into his second year at Wesley College in Dover,
De.
CJ was recruited to
play Soccer his first
year at Wesley College.
CJ maintained a 3.2
GPA his first year at
Wesley. CJ was accepted into the National Society of
Leadership and Success for his academics. CJ received an award from the Athletics Department for maintaining a 3.0
or better GPA
while participating in sports.
CJ studied abroad in Costa Rica this
summer at the University of Costa Rica
where he resided with a host family who
did not speak English. During CJ'S
brief stay in Costa Rica he learned to use
public transportation to attend classes
and made several lifelong friendships.
Two American Spanish teachers traveled to
Equatorial Guinea. They were eager to visit
the local schools and to
interact with Equatoguinean
students and teachers. One
of the teachers was the
daughter of Deacon Samuel
and Deaconess Yvonne
Coleman, Ayesha.
Their daily travel experiences were recorded and
shared through ―blogging‖
with family and friends. What an fantastic
learning experience.
(http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blogentries/morgansharp/2/1402444800/
tpod.html)
Christian Whitaker
was selected to spend
twelve days on the
campus of Princeton
University where she
attended a residential
conference entitled, At
the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy. At the Well ―seeks to
empower young women locally
to become effective leaders globally. By
promoting excellence in education, they
encourage girls to live beyond their limitations, achieve beyond their dreams, and
impact communities beyond their reach.‖
After completing an application, writing an
essay, meeting the GPA requirement and
submitting a letter of recommendation,
Christian made the first round of cuts.
From that point, she completed a Skype
interview and discovered one week later,
that she was accepted into the program.
While on campus, Christian attended classes, worked on SAT Prep, college-level
essay writing and public speaking. Additionally, the participants attended a Broadway play and enjoyed presentations from
prominent African Americans in various
fields; two of which, were actors Nicole Ari
Parker and husband, Boris Kodjoe.
At the conclusion of the program, parents
were treated to a closing ceremony. Christian along with several members of her
group were awarded, the Angela Benton
Award for technology achievement.
This was truly a challenging and enlightening experience. Christian Whitaker is the
daughter of Tiffany Whitaker and granddaughter of Albert and Arnette Peterson.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sheepfold Ministry
Sister Doris E. Ellis, 43 Years of Service
Sunday, May 18, 2014, 11:00am worship service, Sis.
Doris E. Ellis, pianist for the Tabernacle Baptist Church
(TBC) Children's Choir, was recognized as her retirement was officially announced after playing for the Children's Choir, 43 years. Sis. Annie B. Walker, the mother
of Sis. Ellis organized the TBC Children's Choir and was
their first musician, until her death in 1971. Sis. Ellis
started playing for the Children’s Choir after the passing
of her mother, she was the choir’s 2nd musician.
During worship service, all former members of the Children’s Choir formed a Mass Choir to honor Sis Ellis, they sang, "Call Him Up" by
Keith Pringle. Picture in photo are TBC Musicians who extended their congratulations to Sis. Ellis: Bro. Jason Stewart, Youth Choir,
Sis. Doris Ellis, Minister of Music Sis. Deanie Wilson-Gibson, and Min. Bruce Clark, Senior Choir.
Children’s Choir /Former and Present Members
QUINTON T. BURGESS
We are so very proud of all your accomplishments,
3 Senior Proms, 2014 Burlington Township
High School Graduate, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity
Mu Boule Scholarship, Nu Nu Chapter Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Scholarship in Memory
of David A. Frisby III, New Jersey Buffalo Soldiers Honorable Mention Scholar, TBC William
Alston Scholarship, TBC Men’s Ministry MLK
Scholarship, Youth Achievers Book Award and
many TBC donations. Thank you to the village
that continues to support not
only Quinton but all the TBC
Youth. We are so blessed to ―David’s Mighty Men‖ Comeback in Honor of
its founder Quinton T. Burgess
be a part of the Tabernacle
Family
On August 10, 2014 The Men’s Praise Dance Team made a comeback
by worshipping God with an awesome performance to ―One on One‖ by
Zacardi Cortez.
Around 13 Years ago Quinton desired to praise dance like his sisters
after sitting at many practices. He talked to Mr. Chris Taylor and he told
him he would help him start a boys praise team. Some of the original
members were Quinton Burgess, Chris Marshall, Marcus Finley, Jonathan Davis, Darius Jackson and Chris Taylor with their original Praise
Dance performance ―The Question Is‖. From the original performance, many young men were inspired to join the Men’s praise dance
ministry. We Thank God for Quinton and his vision that God laid on his heart.
Sheepfold Ministry
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Burlington County Times – Sunday, August 17, 2014
Dante Foggy
The Food Network
Dante, you had all of us glued to our television sets watching Food Network program,
―Chopped,‖ and for many of us, the first time. Although you did not win the big prize, you are
still a winner to us! Congratulations Dante Foggy. Your Tabernacle Family is so proud of you
and we believe that God has great things in store for you! Stay encouraged!
The Editors, Deacon Bob and Deaconess Delores Preston
Sheepfold Ministry
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Invasion of the WorkCampers
During the first week of July, our area was invaded by 158 people here to help. WorkCamp, a
summer program sponsored by Group Publishing, sends Christian young people to an area to
do volunteer work on residences that need light
repair and/or painting.
Lott Carey
Youth Seminar 2014
We were blessed to be represented at this year’s seminar by three youth from
Tabernacle Baptist Church (TBC). Eddie Reuben, Chelsea Maddred & Nia Curry were driven to the campus of WSSU in NC by Chaperone Carol Colston.
We helped make a difference in the lives of others
for an amazing week of
service, praise and worship and learning about
Global Missions. Oh yes,
we had fun as well!!
Thanks to TBC, Board of
Christian Education and
Mission Ministry for their
financial support.
Tabernacle Baptist Church of Burlington posted
and sponsored the efforts this year for 124 youth
and 34 adults. They invaded with energy, enthu
siasm, determination, and love. They paid for
themselves to have the privilege of coming to
work and have devotional services during the
day, and sleep on the floors of the church at night
for a week. The young people learned how to
paint and do repairs and how to make new
friends and have a closer understanding of God's
love.
This reporter experienced the invasion directly.
Two teams (3 adults and 9 youth) painted the
exterior and interior of my house. They invaded
not just my home but also my heart. They
worked hard with no teenage attitudes. They left
me the gift of their caring and commitment and a
beautifully painted home. They even left a big
cross in my yard which I cherish. 32 other homes
were invaded with similar results. We thank
Trustees Todd Whitmore and Fred Hamm and all
of Tabernacle Baptist Church for aiding this invasion.
Best Regards,
E. Jean Morgan
Atlantic City Sandy Outreach
May 2014, Tabernacle Baptist Church commissioned 25 members include
were Jr Missionaries,
HYPE Ministry,
Men Ministry and
others to offer long
term recovery assistance to include,
cleaning, painting,
drywall, electrical
repair and canvassing the streets to
inform residents of
resources available
to them. To God be
the glory!!
Sheepfold Ministry
IN MEMORIAM
John 14:1-6
February— August 2014
Brother Joseph Smith
Sister Mildred Stribling
Deacon James Pasley
Deacon Larry DeCosta
Deacon Larry Brown
Sister Virginia Jackson
Sister Thelma Phillips
Rev Hilyard Knox
Sister Pearl Purvis
Sheepfold Ministry
Congregational fitness
Health and Fitness for Life
If you happen to walk by the Tabernacle Baptist Church gymnasium approximately 6:00 am or 6:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, there is a strong chance that you may find yourself in an
inquisitive gleaning state of mind. A resounding collaboration
of ―Wow, oh my God; mercy, oh come on this is enough, I’m
tired.‖ Yes, these are the cries that resonate through the atmosphere.
You are witnessing a group of people who decided to embrace
the precious blessings that God laid at their feet by equipping
them with
the necessities to begin
their journey on the
road to wellness. God is
renewing
their minds
and instilling a centrifugal power that is only given from the ethereal host that resides within. These people have put on a new covering of faith
and dared to submit and admit the challenges of their lives to
God. These are the ones who painfully and with some feelings
of inadequacy took a bold stance to step out of their comfort
zone to face the health challenges that are before them. Let me
introduce you to Congregational Fitness, powered by RaeFit.
If you would allow me to single out two participants to honor
with praise for the month of July. These two athletes in their
own right have an unblemished structure that is certainly fortifiable and beneficial to Congregational Fitness. These ladies exudes a model of determination. They constantly display a diligence to obtaining wellness. ―Impedance, discouragement, and
negative talk of any kind is never acceptable with these ladies.‖
Without hast they continue to press toward the mark. Adapting
this attitude Lula Vereen has lost 10 lbs, medication reduced,
vital signs reached a healthier level. Brenda Bennett lost 24 lbs,
medication reduced, vital signs reached a healthier level.
These women are an inspiration to us all, we love you, we salute you, we want to be like you when we grow up. Thank you.
Submitted by:
Sister Linda Moreira
Sheepfold Ministry
TBC Men’s Softball Team
The TBC Men's Softball team is 2 and 1 thus far. Our team plays together and prays together before and after each game. They are
very competitive this season having won 5 to 3 against Living Faith on 5/31/14. They next played and won against Word of Life
13-11 on 6/21/14 where Pastor Corey played with the team. Deacon Joe Davis is coach. The dedicated team consists of Brandon
Ayres, Dwayne Brewton, Thomas Bridges, Brandon Cunningham, Trustee Robert Cunningham, Andre Dennis, Trial Deacon
Eric Dennis, Jamal Dorsey, Sam Fullwood, Deacon Noel Gibson, Michael Johnson, Trial Deacon Russell Jordan, Sr., Deacon
Mark Jenkins, Bryant Maxie, James McArthur, Patrick McDowell, Andrew Preston, Deacon Elijah Tard, Jr., Deacon Samuel
Thomas, Ray Tucker, Minister Mark Warren, David Watson, Curtis White, and Pastor Corey Jones. Come out and support the
Men's Softball Team of Tabernacle Baptist Church!
Sheepfold Ministry
God’s Seasons and Numbers
By Sister Marlowe Scott
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) ―To everything there
is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:‖
Before going into a few fascinating discoveries, my mind went back to a time when
prayer and scripture were standard in our
schools. For my 1962 graduation from
Bridgeton Senior High in South Jersey, I
was privileged to lead a Voice Choir in reciting Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Through the years,
that scripture passage has given me a firmer
foundation as I matured on this life’s journey.
Recently in reading a newsletter passed to
me by a friend, I found an interesting article
on some creation facts. Because I love nature and am a New Jersey born country
woman, I had to investigate further.
With respect to numbers, Bible and Sunday
School students have studied about the 10
virgins, 10 lepers, as well as the 40 days and
nights of Noah, the 40 years in the
wilderness with Moses and other numerical stories. In Proverbs 6:16-18
it is clear that there are seven things
the Lord hates - a proud look, lying
tongue, hands that shed innocent
blood, a heart that devises wicked
imaginations, feet that are swift in
running to mischief, a false witness
that speaks lies and one who sows
discord among their brethren.
born in 63 days; a kitten 63-65 days; rabbits 28-31 days; and a box turtle 63-70
days.
This short story however is about
other sevens – often referred to as the
number of completion. Examples are
seven days of the week as well as the
seventh year of rest for the land
which is found in Leviticus 25:4.
The average pregnancy for a woman
(inception to birth) is 266 days which is
seven times 38 weeks (7 x 38 = 266.)
AMAZING!
In keeping with a nature theme, there
are gestational and incubation periods
which coincide with multiples of the
number seven. While circumstances
such as weather, predators and other
factors may come into play, it was
interesting to find some of the following averages about birth and hatching
of eggs from inception: a puppy is
Therefore be ye also ready….
This letter is to recognize three members
of the Tabernacle Players who demonstrated a willing spirit recently. Due to a series
of tragic and unexpected events the TBC
Players were in need of replacements for
three key roles only a few weeks before
the 2014 production of ―GOD’s Amazing
Grace‖. Each of the three replacements
accepted the call. I don’t believe people
should over commit themselves so they
should decline a request if they are not
able to make a full commitment. Fortunately, each person was able to find room
in their schedule to take on the roles. After opening up their schedules, the real
challenge was could they learn their lines
in such a short timeframe. As a member
of the cast, I really appreciated how willing they were to take this assignment. A
positive attitude and a trust in the Lord
was their primary anchor. It is so easy to
say I can’t do it when a request to go
above and beyond comes your way. The
more difficult path is to adopt a get it done
mindset. Deacon Robert Preston,
Deacon Mark Jenkins, and Sister
Cynthia Wade just
got it done. It was
a pleasure to work
with them and the
rest of the cast and
crew for this year’s
production.
With Love,
Robert Powell
Trial Deacon
Note that each time period is divisible by
SEVEN! For our beloved chicken – the
incubation period is 21 days; dove 14 days,
guinea 28 days, mynah bird 14 days, African Grey Parrott 28 days, raven 20-21
days, ostrich 42 days and finally the turkey
28 days.
Prayerfully this synopsis will peak interest
and further verify how thoroughly our God
planned and created the earth. Before concluding, I am compelled to answer an age
old question – What came first, the chicken
or the egg? As Christians and Bible scholars know - God created creatures and mankind which carry eggs to reproduce. Therefore, the obvious answer is that God created chickens FIRST! Hope this is clear to
everyone.
Sheepfold Ministry
WIDOWS/WIDOWERSSUPPORT GROUP
SONGS IN THE NIGHT
God speaks to me in many pleasant ways
Throughout each day and night;
LIGHT is an acronym for ―Living In
Through the whispering trees and flowering
God’s Hope Today’’. LIGHT is the new- fields, babbling brooks and lovely chirping
ly formed support group for widows and
birds in flight.
widowers. The name LIGHT was chosen
by the ladies who attended our first meet- Often in the quiet stillness of the night,
My Heavenly Father also speaks from above
ing in May.
With beautiful words, melodies and songs
LIGHT – TBC’s Support Group for Wid- That inspire and confirm His unending love.
ows and Widowers is a new activity that is
Songs that my mother once sang,
designed to provide support, compassion
Or those I learned as a child;
and kindness to those who have lost their All of those precious renderings
spouses in an effort to to help them deal
Have comforted me through many a trial.
with the personal sorrow, distress and anxThe drums, tamberine, flute and pipe
iety that often accompanies this kind of
The harp, timbrel, trumpet and lyre loss.
Many musical instruments are in God’s Holy
LIGHT has had two very enjoyable meet- Word, All making joyful noise to set my soul
on fire!
ings since its inception in March and is
planning to present future activities, including lectures and workshops dealing
The Bible’s Old Testament as well as the New
with areas of interest to the widowed such Tell of melodies, songs of praise as well as
as financial planning, including wills and blessings, That many such as Moses, Isaiah
and David offered For strength and protection
estates planning, identity theft, and emfrom Lucifer’s attempted messings.
bracing their new status and life.
LIGHT will be meeting again in September and is open to all Tabernacle members
who have lost their spouse, regardless of
when that loss occurred.
The date and time for the next meeting of
LIGHT will be announced.
For more information, please contact:
Bonnie Winfield, Donna Patterson, Marj
Barnett, Rev. Melinda Wall or Terry Stanton.
Submitted by:
Sister Marj Barnett
Even one of troubled Job’s young friends,
Elihu Acknowledged that God giveth songs in
the night (Job 35:10); In the end, Job’s blessings increased two-fold (Job 42:10), Who
wouldn’t trust and serve a God with that power and might!
Wednesday night Bible Study
for children
On Wednesday nights we have a Bible
Study class for children, known as
Pioneer Clubs, an age appropriate,
structured learning experience designed to encourage children to place
God in every phrase of their lives.
Children experience a fun way to
study God’s Word, meet new friends,
play games, and participate in various
activities.
Pioneer Clubs will start September
10, 2014. Please come out and register your child/children.
Wednesday Night
Bible Study
Pioneer Clubs:
Bible Study for children 2-3
years through 6th grade every
6:45 pm—8:00 pm
Youth Bible Study:
7:00 pm—8:00 pm
Middle School—
7th & 8th grades
High School—
9-12th
So just listen my sisters and brothers As God
speaks to you in His various ways;
Remember - His messages are clear, tried and
true Seek to hear, oh hear Him each and every
day.
By: Sister Marlowe Scott – July 2014
HELP WANTED
Pioneer Clubs
Seeking individuals for the following:
 Teachers and Helpers
 Activity Director/Craft Person
Requirements:
 Love the Lord
 Love children
For further information
Contact:
Deaconess Delores Preston/
609-871-6546
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
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Edward
Crawley
1
Kimberly
Gadson
6
Lynette
Simms
2
Eboni
Gadson
6
2
Nyla
Gumbs
2
Carla
Gunning
1
Dowdy-Williams
2
Kyla
Gumbs
2
Cadice
Marks
1
Robert
Ray
2
2
2
4
White
Anderson
Tucker
Ronita
Jayme
Derrick
Vincent
Taylor
5
Vonyeh
Williams
2
Mercer
Hedgeman
1
Vincent
Taylor II
5
Jovanna
Alexnader
3
Farrah
Jenkins-Perrino
7
Rafael
Wallace
5
Ernest
Froger
5
Brenda
Hedgeman
3
Darryl
Jackson
5
Pamela
Woods
5
Jordan
Jackson
5
Sashay
Bryan
5
Mercer IV
Hedgeman
3
5
5
5
Jackson
Giweh
James
LaQuamda
Israel
Janay
Rev Marian
Mitchell
7
Valerie
Stinson
5
Kenneth
Burroughs
1
Arlette
Toliver
7
5
9
5
Swoope
Nguetsop
James
Judy
Robert
Dora
Tonyan
Logan
5
Pat
Bracey
4
Lynn
Bracey
4
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Hong
7
Charlie
Johnson
1
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Brim
1
Ashanti
Bryan
1
Crystal
Martin
2
Jay
Vincent
Wardene
Mini
Nguetsop
9
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Lewis
9
Mekha
Hairston
6
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Allen
10
Ron
Attaway
6
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10
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Attaway
6
Torrey
Wilson
10
Jasmyn
Overby
7
Timothy
Scott
2
Lanier
Wilson
10
Latoya
Gibson
12
Durando
Gilyaro
1
Andre
Thomas
10
Jonathan
Davis
12
Sharon
Esau
2
Erica
Thomas
10
Marion
Adams
11
Aaminah
Foye
12
Danna
Jackson
12
Sharon
Bentham
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7
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3
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7
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9
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2
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Jones
6
Marie
Branham
5
Kris
Benton
2
Tonie
Currie
4
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taylor
5
Grace
Smith
1
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Jones
12
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Deha
Justin
Williams
Crump
Ramsey
3
10
Ron
Coleman
7
Freddie
George
3
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Nkellefack
9
David
Currie III
4
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Mincey
2
Ralph
Nicholson
3
Wilson
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Glascoe
1
Tracey
Nicholson
3
Tavia
Benton
2
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1
Laurie
Glascoe
1
Darrell
Glascoe
1
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Swoope
10
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Ruker Jr.
Wilson
Rose
David
Currie, III
4
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Currie, III
4
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Benton
2
Kris
Benton
2
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Nkellefack
9
James
Byrd
9
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2
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Glascoe
1
Jayden
Glascoe
1
Laurie
Glascoe
1
Darrell
Glascoe
1
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6
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Greene
11
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Stands
5
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Felder
6
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Wilson
5
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12
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4
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Watkins
2
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Dance
2
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Dance
2
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Wilson
2
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Murphy
2
2
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Tiffany
Hamlin
8
Bryon
Durham
6
Desiree
Durham
6
Jayshaun
Durham
6
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Pricthett
5
Taylor
Maceman
6
Sydney
Parker
6
Rev. Daisy Lois
Yancezy
12
Brietta
Morton
2
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DISTRICT 1
City
Burlington City
SHEEPFOLD MINISTRY DISTRICT DIRECTORY
Deacon:
David Burgess 6
Elijah Tard
Dale Smiley
09-387-7518
609-386-2693
609-387-2313
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Abraham
Teresa Braham
Andrew
Hilda Timbers
Titus
Ecclesiastes
DISTRICT 2
City
Bordentown
Burlington Twp.
Florence
Roebling
Trenton
Deacon:
Mark Jenkins
Irvin Moore
Joseph Houston
Joseph Moore
609-386-6909
609-386-6836
609-880-1887
609-387-0640
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Aaron
Alavan Dennis
Daniel
Rev. Melinda Bradbury-Walls
Gabriel
Delois McCormick
Malachi
Rosalie Burroughs
Mary
Thelma Moore
Phillip
Bernice Pires
Samuel
Minnie Moore
DISTRICT 3
City
Browns Mills
Ft. Dix
McGuire
Pemberton
Deacon:
Larry C. Boyd
Ronald J. Moffitt
Leroy McGee
609-267-6417
609-239-1030
(HONORARY)
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Ezekiel
Alma Baker
Henrietta Cleveland
Rebecca
Marlowe Scott
Andrew Scott
Victoria McGee
DISTRICT 4
City
Beverly
Edgewater Park
Lower Bucks County
Deacon:
Alvin Ingram
Al Jackson
Samuel Thomas
609-386-2463
609-747-9084
609-386-2389
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Luke
Mattie Kitchens
Martha
Joan Bennett
Phoebe
Ruth
Connie Tyler
Thomas
Barbara Thomas
DISTRICT 5
City
Camden City
Camden County
Cinnaminson
Delanco
Delran
Maple Shade
Moorestown
Palmyra
Unassigned Areas
Deacon:
Frank Ealy
James Johnson
Charles Loftland
609-835-4054
609-387-7970
856-764-7072
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Jude
Penny Jones
Terri Weston
Nicodemous Charlene Harris-Jenkins
Nancy Johnson
Philippians
Ann Whitman
Henry Whitman
Sheepfold Ministry
DISTRICT 6
City
Eastampton
Lumberton
Marlton
Medford
Mount Holly
Mount Laurel
Westampton
Deacon:
Carl Jackson
James Lockley
Geo. H. Robinson, Sr.
T. Quincy Stanford
609-518-2364
609-871-7429
(HONORARY)
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Hosea
Jacob
Lydia
Nathan
Nimrod
Rachel
Timothy
Solomon
Rosalind Lockley
Eleanor Wilburn
Doris Robinson
Marjorie Barnett
Kassandra Keitt
Betty Laurey
Betty Williams
Robert Williams
Marlene Jackson
DISTRICT 7
City
Willingboro:
Country Club Park
Twin Hills Park
Deacon:
Larry C. Boyd
Ronald J. Moffitt
609-267-6417
609-239-1030
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Amos
Harold E. Espy
Esau
Rev. Eured Snell
Esther
Andrea Moffitt
Joshua
Cheryl Davis
Margaret W. Jackson
Josiah
Ann Giles
DISTRICT 9
City
Willingboro:
Fairmount Park
Somerset Park
Buckingham Park
Hawthorne Park
Deacon:
Douglas Baker
Joe Davis
Benjamin Whipple
DISTRICT 8
City
Willingboro:
609-747-0105
609-877-2845
609-871-4687
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Benjamin
Julia Hamlett
Elizabeth
James King
Judah
Angeline Parrish
Mordecai
Wellington R. Mahoney
Paul
Brenda Hicks
Peter
Carolyn Plummer
Stephen
Barbara Dillard
Deacon:
Arthur Bernard
Joseph Evans
Willie Reid
609-871-5495
609-835-0856
609-871-3515
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Jeremiah
Mary Ham
Moses
Irene Johnson
Nehemiah
Corrine Maddred
Sheepfold Ministry
DISTRICT 10
City
Willingboro:
Deer Park
Millbrook Park
Pennypacker Park
Rittenhouse Park
Garfield East Park
Deacon:
Robert Preston
Ed Reuben
Marc Stephens
DISTRICT 12
City
Willingboro:
609-871-6546
609-747-1813
609-702-8094
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Deborah
Kim Reuben
Isaiah
Marian DeCosta
Mark
Shirley Powell
Micah
Denise Whipple
Sarah
Delores Preston
DISTRICT 11
City
Willingboro:
Deacon:
Samuel Coleman
Derrick Wynter
609-871-1807
609-871-3134
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Cornelius
Violet Melton
Gideon
Eva McDowell
James
Ruthie Brito
Job
Lenora Williams
Nathaniel
Lewis Dixon
Mary Dixon
Psalms
Ida Bright
Revelation
Marlyn Benn
Romans
Bertha Smith
Garfield Park
Garfield North Park
Deacon:
Noel Gibson
William Scott
Harry Vereen
NURSING HOMES
609-835-1430
609-871-4497
609-877-4919
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Bartholomew
Barbara Baltimore
Jonathan
Heidi Washington
Joseph
Lula Vereen
Matthew
Betty Dutton
Obadiah
Simeon
Marie Scott
Deacon:
Dale Smiley
609-387-2313
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sheepfold Name & Leaders
Charity Faith Historian -
Ruthy Leach
Nursing Homes
Etta Brown
Watch Care
Mary Ann Smith
(History of the Church)
Hope -
Nancy Johnson
Repentance - Prisons
Min. James Baltimore
College Students
Sheepfold Ministry
THE SHEEPFOLD MINISTRY
Structure of the Sheepfold Ministry
The membership of Tabernacle Baptist Church consists of twelve (12) Districts.
One or more Deacons arc assigned to each District. Member families or households
within a district are assigned to a Sheepfold Each Sheepfold is assigned at least one
Sheepfold Leader. When a person unites with Tabernacle Baptist Church, he or she is
placed into a Sheepfold. A member who is away in college or the military is assigned to
the Sheepfold of Hope.
Purpose of the Sheepfold Ministry
The purpose of the Sheepfold Ministry at Tabernacle Baptist Church may be
summarized into four (4) areas:
Fellowship: By helping members
a. Become acquainted with the organizational structure, facilities, and programs of
the Church.
Get involved with Bible Study
Participate in ministries of the Church
Know other members of the Church
Get involved in planned activities of the Sheepfold Ministry
Support In Time of Crisis: Providing assistance to the member or member's
family in during a crisis in the family.
Caring: Keeping in touch with the member and helping the member feel that he or
she is a part of the "Church Family".
Celebration: Acknowledging birthdays, weddings, graduations, etc.
Sheepfold Ministry
How Can Your Pastor, Deacon and
Sheepfold Leader Help?
Your Pastor and Deacon are ordained officers of the church. They are committed to helping you
and your family. They want to make sure that every member and family in our church experience
the love and support of the whole congregation. You are the only one who can answer the question
of how your pastor and deacon can help you. Here are some ways they can help you:
Visiting you or your family: make visits to your home in times of sorrow or sickness and
may make visits to the hospital.
Witnessing to unsaved family members: they are concerned that every member of your
family accepts Christ as his or her Savior.
Rejoicing with you and your family: they will share your joy when you celebrate important events or accomplishments in your life.
Being your friend: they will listen to your troubles and concerns and try to assist you in
whatever way possible.
Giving support in times of crisis: they may be able to help you through a crisis by listening
and giving support or referring to someone or some local agency that can help you.
Answering questions: they can provide you with answers about your faith or about your
church.
Fellowship: they can help you with your fellowship with other members of the church.
Finding ways for you to serve in the work of the Church: they will tell you of ways you
can serve in accordance with your several abilities.
Praying: they are there for you to pray for and with you. Your Sheepfold Leader assists and
works with your Deacon in helping you. From time to time your Sheepfold Leader will be
contacting you to find out how you are doing, to lend support and to find ways to assist you.
Your Sheepfold Leader will also keep your deacon informed.