Tabernacle Baptist Church Poughkeepsie Ministries

Poughkeepsie, NY	(845)454-2790

Ministries
Adult Bible Study Beginning at 9:30 on Sunday morning, a variety of adult classes meet for one hour of study in the Scriptures . Join us for this time of enriching fellowship in small group settings. Teen and younger children’s Sunday School Teaching the Word of God will lay a foundation that will last a life time. We have an excellent staff and offer classes for children of all ages. We meet together from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Children’s Church Provided during the morning service. Ages 2-3 Transition right from Sunday School into children’s church. This is a time for children to learn more about God’s Word as they sing, play and have time for crafts and snack. Age 4 - 10 Begin with their families in the morning worship service. They are dismissed half way through this service to participate in their own time of singing, Bible lesson, and crafts. This is a great time of training as they prepare to be in the worship service. Nursery Our well-staffed nursery offers loving care for newborns up to children two years old. The nursery is available during Sunday School, all Sunday services, Wednesday prayer meeting and for other services as needed. Body Builders This is a children's ministry that meets on Wednesday nights. This ministry is for children grades K-5 and provides mentoring by a nurturing adult. Groups are by grade (K-2 and 3-5) and focus on two main areas: teaching a life skill and developing spiritual habits in their lives. Each group features a particular skill such as crafts, baking, computing, card making and Handbells. "The purpose of Bodybuilders is to nurture our children in the spiritual disciplines through small group mentoring relationships." Teens For Christ Teens For Christ is a youth ministry for young people in grades 6 - 8 and 9-12 (2 groups). The goal of TFC is to reach teens with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. TFC Wednesday Discipleship 7:00-8:00 PM, an interactive time of prayer, Biblical challenge and fellowship. Sunday School 9:30 -10:30 AM, a time of Bible study. Special Events and Service Opportunities are available monthly. Students may also qualify for a special Missions Trip in the Summer. Youth Seminar 2007 Vacation Bible School Tabernacle Christian Academy Believing that Christian Education offers parents a positive choice for their children’s education, our church established Tabernacle Christian Academy in 1974. This quality Christian day school is for grades K-12. We thank the Lord for believing teachers who integrate God’s truth into every subject. For more information call the school office at 454-2792. Find out more about TCA Music Ministry The music program is an integral part of Tabernacle’s total ministry. Each week the medium of music is used to produce an atmosphere conducive for worship and praise to the Lord. The music ministry includes the Tabernacle Choir, Cantatas, programs and specials. All ages participate in a wide variety of vocal and instrumental specials. Library Tabernacle offers a library located close to the front foyer in the educational wing. This ministry provides books, magazines and videos for all ages as aids to Christian growth and ministry. The library is open between Sunday School and the Worship Service, and following the Sunday evening service. Missions Outreach We recognize it is our responsibility to reach unbelievers everywhere with the gospel. We actively support missionaries throughout the world. Our missionary team consists of families and individuals dedicated to reaching people for Christ. Prayer, communication and involvement are key words in our Missions program. We also recognize the need to reach people in Poughkeepsie. Our regular programs provide opportunity for the gospel. Periodic evangelism training combined with outreaches such as Men’s Golf Outings, Step Aerobics, VBS, Basketball Camp and others provide opportunity for our people to share the gospel. Find out more about TBC Missions. Wednesday Prayer Meeting We recognize prayer as the very heart beat of our church. We come together as a family to study God’s Word, share items of praise, prayer requests and personal testimonies. Prayer Meeting is held every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 PM