As you read this column, our

mission team will be returning from

India. I well remember my own trip

to that great nation in the year 2000.

It was the adventure of a lifetime. It

changed my perspective on spreading

the gospel.

The country of India is not an easy

place to visit. Road travel is awful.

No speed limits, no stop signs, few

traffic lights, and a shortage of

taillights. There seem to be few rules

of the road except to blow the horn a

lot.

Eating is an adventure. Something

curried comes with each and every

meal. A hearty breakfast might

include a boiled egg, steamed rice and

plantains, curried vegetables, coconut

chutney, and roti (the Indian tortilla).

Beware of drinking the water

anywhere unless it’s boiled or comes

in a sealed bottle.

It is sometimes said that “half of

India speaks some English,” but don’t

believe it. Some Indo-English is

unrecognizable. Hindi and English

are used widely, along with a dozen

other major regional languages, but

all in all, over 3000 dialects are

spoken.

The population density is

unfathomable. Some states exceed

1500 per square mile. The richest of

the rich and the poorest of the poor co

-exist side by side. And they are all

religious, many very religious.

Response to a 5:00 a.m. call to prayer

from the mosque or a daily trip to the

Hindu shrine is a lifelong pattern for

millions.

Inside this issue:

Pastoral Cares Ministry 3

Music Ministry 3

Tami’s Tidbits 4

Birthdays/Anniversaries 5

Monthly Calendar 6

Real Life 8

Tabernacle Baptist Church

The Trumpet

Special points of

interest:

Saturday mornings at 9:00, Upward Basketball

Lenten Fellowship at Freedom House, February 13

Lenten Fellowship at First Baptist Church, February 20

Soup Kitchen February 21

Dare2Share, February 22-24

Senior Saints’ Luncheon, February 27

Lenten Fellowship at Open Door, February 13

Valentine Dinner at the Bell Tower, February 23

Man Talk, February 28

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Yet in the midst of it all, a

Christian minority thrives!

Thousands are coming to know

Christ every single day despite real

persecution in many locales. From

where does this vitality come? The

priorities of evangelical Christianity

in India answer the question:

Worship. Worship is something

more than a weekend ritual or

a musical exercise. Their

volume in singing and

passion in praying give

witness to a deep love for the

Lord that is often absent in

the West.

Evangelism. Like their

counterpart in the US,

established churches in India

program ministry but with

one key difference—

everything has an evangelistic

purpose. The arrows point

outward. No program exists

solely for the happy benefit of

the baptized.

Sacrifice. Becoming a Christian

in India carries a social cost.

The half-hearted soon

eliminate themselves from the

fellowship. Full

commitment is expected.

The number of young

professionals willing to use

their careers to spread the

gospel made a strong

impression on me. (Continued on Page 2)

Gage’s Measure

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It’s almost time for our annual

AWANA Grand Prix & Cubbie Regatta!

The race will be Friday, March 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm.

Car kits are on sale in the AWANA Office for $3.00.

If you need help cutting out your car, you may bring it to AWANA on Wednesday nights

in February. Cars may be weighed in the main office M-F 9am-4pm and on Wednesday

nights in the AWANA office.

YOUR CAR MUST BE COMPLETE AND READY TO GO.

CARS NOT COMPLETE AT RACE TIME MAY NOT PARTICIPATE.

(Continued from Page 1)

Young people. People under age thirty were well

represented in the churches I visited. Our Indian

brothers and sisters seem adept at targeting

younger people in ways appropriate to the culture.

Leader development. The larger churches (100+)

quickly establish short-term missionary training

schools. Every church is a potential training center.

These schools are energizing a massive church-

planting effort all over the country. As the

leadership base expands, ministry and mission

multiply.

I returned to America challenged to the core of my

being. I wonder, what would happen if we applied these

principles to our mission here Ohio?

Lenten Fellowship Throughout Lent, the Churches United will be sponsoring a Lenten Fellowship on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Each night will be hosted by a different church. Everyone is welcome to attend. The following is the schedule: February 13 at Freedom House (39 S. Mulberry Street) Pastor Robert Hitchens “The Bread of Life” February 20 at First Baptist Church (65 West Fourth Street Apostle Mark Pfeifer “The Light of the World”

February 27 at Open Door (3130 South Bridge Street) Pastor Shaun Howard “The Door of the Sheep March 6 at First Assembly of God (2850 Western Avenue) Pastor Jeremy Beverly “The Good Shepherd” March 13 at Church of Deliverance (393 N. High Street) Pastor Skip Cousins “The Resurrection and the Life”

March 20 at New Life Christian Church (1033 Dayton Street) Bishop Melvin Maughmer “The Way, the Truth & the Life” March 27 at Original Glorious Church (123 West Main Street) Pastor J.C. Collins “The True Vine” Good Friday March 29 at Church of Deliverance (393 N. High Street) “The Seven Last Words of Christ”

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From Our Pastoral Cares Director This past month has brought yet another opportunity to see how God is working in the lives of our people. Several of our members and loved ones are now recuperating from various surgeries and procedures. Once again, I am so impressed by the network of caring people here at Tabernacle who visit, send cards, make phone calls, and pray for those who are hurting in any way.

The information age may be a wonderful thing, but it can never replace a person with a caring heart. In today’s world many receive their information by much more technical ways such as tweeting, emailing, surfing, facebook, texting, Iphone, Ipod, Ipad, and of course, the internet. It’s very easy for me to become totally lost in this new information age, but I think back to a time when some two thousand years

ago five thousand people sat on a rocky hillside and listened by word of mouth to a man speak of things that were very new to their ears. So no matter how far advanced we have become, the question stays the same, “What will you and I do with the message and the messenger?”

May God continue to bless, Tim Mash

February! Hearts, roses and CHOCOLATE. What a fabulous month! Love is in the air! Can you hear it? The music? The theme from the 70’s & 80’s TV show “The Love Boat?” Ummmm . . . okay, maybe not. People long to love and to be loved. Stories and songs have been written for generations about love; however, the greatest love story every written is at our fingertips, calling us to open the book and turn the pages and discover true love. The true love of a faithful God, unfailing, filling you up, overflowing to others. Receive it. Give it. Here is the simple truth. God loves you. Always has. Always will. He loves you personally and passionately. His love is limitless and if we allow Him, He continually fills us so that we can give this love to others. His love flows into us and then it must flow

out in service to others. When it flows out, He fills us up again! The more you give it away, the more you will have. And the more you love others, the more you will be loved. Give it. Receive it. Oh, and by the way. That theme from “The Love Boat?” Here is a line from the song:

Love, life's sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you.

Receive it. Give it. Receive it.

May God’s love flow through you to others!

Love and Blessings to All!

Shirley

Music Ministry

Lent is an occasion for us to journey with Christ...into tomorrow. For you never walk with Christ long but what the dawn breaks, the sun shines, and hope breaks through. —C. Neil Straight

Tami’s Tidbits—Children’s Ministry Tami Hacker—Children’s Ministry Director

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“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10)

Ever wonder why this world has become so “ME” oriented, or self-centered? We all seem to have such busy schedules and our own agendas that we rarely look beyond our own social circle. I can confidently tell you that God never meant us to live that way. We can dress it up anyway we like, but the truth is that we are striving to create a more comfortable, materialistic, or relaxing world for ourselves. Jesus spent His life serving others, both rich and poor as an example for us to follow. He never said it was an option or a choice. As your child’s ministry director, I take that seriously. That is why each year I offer opportunities for your children to do mission projects so they can practice service. Sadly, it is the least attended of all the events I organize. But those who do attend find it very rewarding. The best way to teach your child to be service-oriented is for you to be actively seeking out ways to serve. Our children learn primarily by example, and they will repeat what they see in us. We serve others in love because Jesus was the ultimate servant, laying down His life as a ransom so that we could experience freedom from sin and have eternal life. With that said I would like to give you and your child the opportunity to spread a little love with an upcoming mission project. With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought it would be nice to treat our guests at the soup kitchen. I hope you can attend. Maybe it will even cause you to want to stop by the soup kitchen and meet a few of our neighbors.

Children’s Mission Project Sunday, February 17th at 6:00

Come help spread the love of Jesus by making

goody bags, cards and placemats for our soup kitchen guests. All ages welcome. We will meet

in the fellowship hall. Come with a joyful heart!

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6 Bob & Bernice Duffy

15 Dan & Heather Hirschler

20 Gilbert & Barbara Brown

23 Steven & Jessica Grant

12 Zoe Burson

Edward Chaffin

Clayton Howerton

13 David Britton

Robin Hand

Shawn Martindale

Dawson Patrick

14 Brian Brodie

15 Kirk Edgington

Josh Fife

Sarah Ramey

David Towle

16 Jeanie Dalton

Gregory Messer

17 Helen Elswick

Eli Karst

18 Pat Arledge

Julie Blevins

Mark Fawley

Dustin Martindale

2 Caleb Anderson

Ashley Britton

3 Ron Acord

Kent Anderson

Suzanne Border

Don Hughes

4 Patricia Amole

5 Andrew Corcoran

Connie Gullette

Serla Hirschler

7 Lindsay Helterbridle

Barbara Malone

Toni Page

8 Pastor Dave Hirschler

9 Shelbey Arnold

Mary Fitzpatrick

Sara Roe

10 Abby Good

Josh Hambrick

11 Betty Shelton

19 Brianna Messer

21 Laura Hambrick

22 Margaret Brown

Edgar Payne

23 Jeff Blevins

Casey Wood

24 Bob Montgomery

25 Mary Cooper

Madge Estle

Richard Graves

Shelby Hutchison

Linda Love

Kris Oliver

26 Sheri Oliver

Cara Peecher

Taylor Thompson

27 Lori Rhoades

28 Louise Dailey

Scott Proehl

Michelle Ramey

29 Melody Ault

Happy February Anniversary!

Happy February Birthday!

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Saturday, February 23rd; 6:00 p.m. at the Bell Tower. Tickets will be sold February 3rd, 10th,

17th. Menu: Prime Rib ($21) or Baked Chicken ($15), Salad, Potato, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert & Drink. A short program will follow our meal.

February 2013

*Indicates same activity on following weeks.

Good Samaritan and Love Gift Offerings are taken the first Sunday of every month.

Reminder: Articles or items for “The Trumpet” must be delivered to the Main Office no later than the 25th of the month previous to the issue in which you wish the information to be included. You may e-mail them to diana@mytabernacle.org

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Check out our web site for a more detailed calendar.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fr i Sa t

1 *9:00 Ladies’ Aerobics *11:00 Art Lesson (Home School) *2:00 Volleyball (Home School)

2 *8:00 Upward

3 Communion *8:30 Worship *9:45 Sunday School *11:00 Worship *4:00 Drama Reh. *6:30 Bible Study *6:30 Discipleship *7:30 Open Gym (Teens)

4 *9:30 Senior Saints’ Exercise *6:30 Men’s Night Out

5 *9:00 Ladies’ Aerobics *5:00 Quilt Group *5:30 Exercise Group *6:00 Upward Practice

6 *9:00 Ladies’ Aerobics *4:00 Real Life Open Gym *6:20 AWANA *6:30 Choir Rehearsal 6:30 Bible Study *6:30 Real Life *8:15 Praise Team

7 *9:30 Senior Saints’ Exercise *5:30 Exercise Group *6:00 Upward Practice

8 9 9:30 Choir Rehearsal

10 12:30 Puppet Team Rehearsal

11 6:30 Awesome Aimers 4-H 6:30 Prayer Group 6:30 Finance Team

12 6:30 Church Council

13 7:00 Lenten Fellowship—at Freedom House

14 Valentine’s Day 15 16 9:30 Choir Rehearsal 6:00 Adult Game Night 6:30 Disciples Class Meeting

17 6:00 Children’s Mission Project

18 Presidents’ Day 19 6:00 Deacon/ Deaconess Teams 6:30 C.E. Team

20 7:00 Lenten Fellowship—at First Baptist

21 4:00 Soup Kitchen

22 Dare2Share (Youth)

23 2:30 Baby Shower 6:00 Valentine Dinner At Bell Tower

24 25 7:00 Mission & Outreach

26 6:30 Trustee Team

27 12:00 Senior Saints’ Luncheon 7:00 Lenten Fellowship—at Open Door

28 9:00 ROCK Home School Group 6:30 Man Talk

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Hope Clinic, Inc. of Ross County

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! NEXT ORIENTATION

SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2013!

The next Hope Clinic Volunteer Orientation will be held on February 23rd, 2013 from 9 am – 1 pm at the Ross County Service Center. If you are interested in volunteering,

please apply online at www.hopeclinicfree.org or email us at hopeclinicfree@gmail.com to let us know that you would like to attend.

Women’s Retreat 2013 Hey Ladies, does life have you

running in circles? Do you feel

like you’re always too busy? Need

a getaway or a little relaxation?

How about some girl time? Well,

I know where you can get it all. Tickets for the Women’s Retreat go on sale January 20th. You may pay

for your ticket all at once, or you may make payments toward it. The price this year is $96.00. Speak with one of the Women of Clay committee members for details. The retreat will be March 15-17 at Camp Akita.

Man Talk We will once again be having an evening for men. This will be Thursday, February 28th in the

Fellowship Hall. Watch the bulletin for further details as they become

available, but be inviting others now to plan to attend.

Wrestling with God One way Christianity differs from other world religions is how intimately we relate to God, often sparring with Him as we do with close family members. The name Israel, after all, means “God-struggler.” God’s people Israel are named after their ancestor Jacob, who wrestled face to face with God

one entire night and survived—indeed, was blessed. God isn’t distant, refusing to hear complaints or entertain questions. He isn’t even above wrestling back and forth with us over matters of faith and life. God welcomes honest struggles and even presumptuous

requests (such as Jacob’s “Please tell me your name”). Sometimes, as with Jacob’s grandfather, Abraham (Genesis 18:20-32), God even responds to our pleas by changing His mind. Above all, when we engage personally and sincerely in relationship with God, He blesses us.

February Senior Saints’ Luncheon The Senior Saints' Luncheon will be February 27th at noon. The committee will be serving beef stew, biscuits, cole slaw, and fruit salad.

The program will be announced later. You don't have to be a "senior" to come enjoy good food and visit with each other. Please

invite a friend to come with you. Please sign up on the sheet posted in the hallway so we will have enough food prepared for everyone.

Phone: 740-774-2224 Fax: 740-772-6623 E-mail: info@mytabernacle.org

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Hurting

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Permit No. 66

A thief is only there

to steal and kill and

destroy. I came so

they can have real and eternal life,

more and better life

than they ever

dreamed of.

John 10:10

Real Life Happenings……………...Reverend Dave Hirschler

The Dare2Share conference is back in Columbus this year—we’ll be there February 22nd-24th. The theme this year is “Follow.” We’ll be diving into Matthew 4:19, “Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’” One of the reasons Dare2Share is part of our calendar every year is because they do such a great job of not only teaching us how to share the Gospel, but they also teach us how to LIVE the Gospel as well! This is what they say on their website:

Through Dare 2 Share conferences, teens are reconnected with the ultimate cause – Christ’s cause to make disciples who make disciples. It’s a Cause worthy of their very lives and one in which they can find the ultimate adventure, fulfillment, and purpose that they’re seeking. At Dare 2 Share, your students will spend the weekend with thousands of other teens in worship, training, and outreach. They will feel God’s heart for them and for the lost

and will be called into the adventure of a living faith as they witness the power of the gospel.

In addition, we’ll be gathering with American Baptist Youth from all around the state. On Friday evening there will be an after-party held at our hotel. We’ll have pizza, snacks, drinks and TONS of fellowship with our friends from other American Baptist Churches. We have 40 spots reserved, a $50 deposit guarantees your spot, the remaining balance of $80 is due by February 20th. We always have students who cannot afford to attend. If you or your Sunday School class would like to provide a scholarship (full or partial) for a student to attend, please contact Pastor Dave. MANY of our students are able to go at a reduced price because they work in the Café during Upward; however, their hours don’t usually cover the entire amount.

Dare 2 Share