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2009 Program at a Glance


Date

Morning Service

Evening Service

July 5 Hayes Wicker Philadelphia Organ Quartet
July 12 Walt Wiley Allison Durham Speer
July 19 James C. Howell King's Brass
July 26 Guy Doud Don Wyrtzen
August 2 Leonard Sweet Burchfield Brothers
August 9 Jan Carlberg Dave Stahl Orchestra
August 16 Tony Campolo Matthews Brothers
August 23 David Joynt Ditchfield Family Singers
August 30 Duffy Robbins Steven Condy & Robin Massie
September 6 Barry Black John Taylor
September 13 Paul Kirbas Annie Moses Band
September 20 Roger Petersen No Evening Service


Date

Events

Tues. June 30 Potluck Supper , 6:00 p.m.
Sat. July 4 City Events all day; fireworks at night
Sat. July 11 Patti & Walt Wiley Seminar , 8:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, July & August Bible Fellowship with Millie Dienert, 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, July & August Contemporary Worship on Music Pier, 7:30 a.m.
Mon. July 20 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Sat. August 11 Fellowship Breakfast , 8:30 a.m.
Sat. August 29 Refuel Youth Worker Conference , 9:00 a.m.
Sat. September 19 Walk Thru the Bible OT , 9:00 a.m.
Sat. October 10 Dave Boyer Block Party Concert, 7:00 p.m.
October 16-17 Faith & Family Conference
Sat. December 12 Christmas Concert , 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.


Date

Youth & Children Events

Weds. July 1 Kids Club , 10:00 a.m.
Tues-Thurs, July 7-9 & 14-16 Vacation Bible School "Crocodile Dock"
Tues. July 7 Open Gym Night , 7:00 p.m.
Tues. July 21 Open Gym Night , 7:00 p.m.
Weds. July 22 Kids Club , 10:00 a.m.
Weds. July 29 Kids Club , 10:00 a.m.
Tues-Thurs, Aug. 4-6 & 11-13 Vacation Bible School "Boomerang Express"
Tues. August 4 Open Gym Night , 7:00 p.m.
Tues. August 11 Open Gym Night , 7:00 p.m.



2009 Season Details


Tues. June 30

Potluck Supper
6:00 p.m.
  • Enjoy a potluck dinner at the Tabernacle
  • Bring your favorite covered dish
  • Plates, utensils, and drinks provided

July 4

City Events
All Day
  • City events all day
  • Fireworks at night

July 5

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Naples, FL
  • Pastoral ministry for over 38 years
  • MDiv & DMin from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
7:00 pm
  • Three additional organs in the Auditorium
  • Four unique organists: Peter Richard Conte,
    Colin Howland, Rudolph Lucente, and Michael Stairs
  • Wide assortment of repetoire

July 7-9 & 14-16

Vacation Bible School
9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
  • Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God's Light
  • Tues. - Thurs. July 7-9 & 14-16
  • VBS is free, registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesdays in July & August

Bible Fellowship
7:00 p.m.
  • Bible fellowship with Millie Dienert
  • Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Adams Narthex

Sundays in July & August

Contemporary Worship
7:30 a.m.
  • Contemporary worship services on Music Pier
  • Sunday mornings 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Sat. July 11

Wiley Seminar on Personalities
8:30 a.m.
  • Seminar on understanding personalities
  • Led by Walt and Patti Wiley
  • Be encouraged by two engaging speakers
  • Continental breakfast provided
  • Reservations are $15 per person
  • Register Online

July 12

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Winning with Encouragement, Charlotte, NC
  • Former Chaplain, Atlanta Braves
  • Chairman of the Board, Baseball Chapels
7:00 pm
  • Tours with the Gaither Family Band
  • Gaither Homecoming videos and live concerts
  • Seven CDs

July 19

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Pastor, Myers Park UMC, Charlotte, NC
  • Author: Yours are the Hands of Christ, Saints and Their Stories,
    and Preaching the Psalms
7:00 pm
  • 9-piece Ensemble
  • High energy show with audience participation
  • "Five Stars!" -International Trumpet Guild Journal Review

Mon. July 20

2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
  • Theatrical performance of C.S. Lewis' book
  • Directed by David Payne
  • Two identical shows
  • Tickets: $12 for adults ($10 in advance)
    $6 for children ($5 in advance)
  • Buy Tickets Online

July 26

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • 1986 National Teacher of the Year
  • Million Dollar Roundtable speaker award
  • Author: Molder of Dreams and four other award-winning books
7:00 pm
  • Composer, Pianist, Conductor, Recording artist
  • Alumnus of the Year, The King's College
  • Excellence in Ministry Award, Moody Bible Institute
  • Author: A Musician Looks at Psalms and others

August 2

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism
    Drew University, Madison, NJ
  • Visiting Distinguished Professor
    George Fox University, Portland, OR
  • Author: AquaChurch2.0, The Gospel According to Starbucks and dozens others
7:00 pm
  • Classical Guitar and midi-marimba
  • Gospel, Appalachian Irish, and Smokey Mountain Folk
  • Hymns and praise in dynamic new arrangements

August 4-6 & 11-13

Vacation Bible School
9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
  • Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus
  • Tues. - Thurs. August 4-6 & 11-13
  • VBS is free, registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

August 9

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Author: The Hungry Heart, The Welcome Song and Joy for the Journey
  • Master Story Weaver
  • Scandinavian story references from Margaret Jensen (Jan's mother)
7:00 pm
  • 30-piece ensemble presenting sacred music
  • Well-loved hymns of the past and contemporary
    musical settings
  • Big-band sound with vocals

Sat. August 11

Fellowship Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
  • Food
  • Fellowship
  • Reservations appreciated

August 16

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Eastern University
  • Founder, Urban Promise Ministries
  • Author: Letters to a Young Evangelical and Speaking My Mind
  • Honored by Eastern Univ. through the naming of the Campolo School
    for Social Change
7:00 pm
  • Duo pianists, trumpeters, vocalists, and organists
  • Composers and conductors
  • Ron Matthews, Professor of Music at Eastern University
  • Gary Matthews, Minister of Music and Worship at Highland Park Baptist Church, Southfield, MI

August 23

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Pastor, Presbyterian Church of Toms River
  • Ph.D. in Theology and International Politic,
    Princeton Theological Seminary
7:00 pm
  • Sarasota, FL, with concerts throughout U.S.
  • A cappella full ensemble -
    sacred selections & show tunes
  • Three generations of singers
  • Barbershop Quartet music by "My Three Sons"

Sat. August 29

Refuel Youth Worker Conference
9:00 a.m.
  • Youth worker training by Duffy Robbins
  • Fellowship and brainstorming with other Youth workers
  • Program is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Registration: $35 for sessions
    $25 for groups 5 or more
  • Register online

August 30

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Youth Ministry Professor, Eastern University
  • Church Youth Expert
  • Author: Speaking to Teenagers
7:00 pm
  • Soloists
  • Robin is Adjunct Voice Professor at Philadelphia Biblical University & Adjunct Assistant Voice
    Professor at Westminster Choir College

September 6

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senate Chaplain since July 2003
  • Navy Chaplain, 1976-2003
  • Graduate of Eastern Baptist Seminary
  • Author: From the Hood to the Hill
7:00 pm
  • A full evening of hymns and sacred songs from a great natural tenor
  • Soloist with the Gaither Homecoming

September 13

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Wheaton, IL
  • Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture,
    Graduate Theological Foundation
  • Adjunct Professor of Theology, Wheaton College
  • Author: Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom
7:00 pm
  • Virtuoso classical soloists
  • Pop-country, jazz, and gospel style
  • High-caliber Christian ministry

Sat. September 19

Walk Thru the Bible OT
9:00 a.m.
  • A memorable overview of the Old Testament
  • Combines humor, movement, memory aids, and mnemonics
  • Presented by Roger Petersen
  • Registration: $35
    $30 in advance
  • Register online

September 20

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Associate Professor of Speech and Story Performance,
    Philadelphia Biblical University
  • Biblical message with humor and drama
  • Over 600 presentations of Walk Thru the Bible
  • D. Litt. in Narrative Studies from Drew University

Sat. October 10

7:00 p.m.
  • Gospel and sacred standards
  • Formerly with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin
  • With Johnnie Civera, rhythm; Jeff Seals; piano;
    Richard Stanislaw, string bass
  • Tickets: $12 ($10 in advance)
  • Register online

October 16-17


Sat. December 12

Christmas at the Tabernacle
4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
  • John Taylor, soloist
  • Angelus Chorus
  • New Jersey Chamber Brass
  • Tickets not required (offering received)