“We Care” Community Event

 

Roberts Tabernacle had its first ever “We Care” Community Event.  Services were provided, such as a Free Yard Sale, Free Car Washes, Free Oil Changes, Free Food Boxes, Free Haircuts, Free Toys, Free Help with Resumes for job applicants and advice on job interviews, and lots of free refreshments for the day. 

 

The youth washed approximately 35 cars.  The men changed oil in 22 to 25 cars, exceeding their initial limit.  Two ladies did 43 haircuts.  Fifty to sixty grocery boxes were prepared and distributed, not including the many refreshments that were served.   One or two individuals obtained help with their resumes.  Many children participated in the games, face-painting, helium balloons and stuffed animal prizes.  And, many people received free books, cds, tapes, clothing, furniture, toys, electronic items, dishes, appliances, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and shoes from the yard sale.  We had very little left over compared to how much we had when we began, and the remaining items were donated to Gallatin Cares.  A great big thanks to Sonya Troutt for arranging the pickup and delivery of those boxes.

 

It was such a blessing to see people receiving free services and items they needed.  I heard one man remark that it was just like Christmas.  How wonderful it is that giving reminded him of the season that we celebrate the birth of the greatest gift of love ever given — Jesus Christ.

 

A special thanks to the many businesses that donated items to the event including Sarah Lee Bread, Frito Lay Chips, Mike’s Food Value, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Ted Mandrell’s  business in Westmoreland, and any other that I may right now not remember.  A special thanks also to church members and friends who donated time, money, and other in-kind donations to make the event possible.  Please continue to pray for those who participated Saturday and those who came and received help that they will turn to Jesus if they do not know Him and grow closer to Him if they do.

 

Lisa Rippy

 

 

Welcome

Welcome to our site.  Of all the possibilities offered, you stopped here today and we are glad you did.   We are located at 1801 Fairfield Rd., Westmoreland, Tennessee, USA. 

What’s it like at Roberts Tabernacle?  Our church is situated in the northern part of Sumner County Tennessee, USA.  The area is peaceful and quiet,  with many small communities dotted around a largely rural landscape.  

We began as a Sunday school in the 1920’s birthed from weeks of brush arbor revival meetings.  Scores of people’s lives were changed forever by God’s grace.    Organized as a church in 1929, the ministry of the church was the same then as today.  Their hearts burned with a love for God and that zeal empowered them to take that love into their communities. 

Today, lives are still being changed by the same power that forever changed them and their community.  Come visit us and let’s get to know each other.  Together we can witness change in our lives and in the lives of those we touch with the love of God.