FBC Carthage E-News for September 22, 2008

FBC Carthage E-News
September 22, 2008

Good morning,
Fall has officially arrived and before we know it the leaves will be changing, the temperature dropping and Christmas decorations going up. I love this season of the year. (I think I said that last week.) During these days take a few minutes to go outside and take a “walk with the Lord in the cool of the day.” Thank Him for His blessings. Enjoy a time of fellowship with your Lord.

This is an exciting week at First Baptist as we continue to pray for our lost and unchurched friends and family. In addition, we are inviting them to the services on Sunday. Remember that on Sunday, September 28 we will have two morning services to provide room for those we are inviting to attend. The service times will be at 8:15 and 10:45 AM. Ask your friends which of the service times would be the best for them to attend with you. Sunday School will be at regular time, 9:30 AM.

John Nix will be our special guest evangelist for the Sunday services on September 28. He is from the Memphis area and has been the camp pastor for the past seven years for the Tennessee Baptist Youth Summer Camps. I am looking forward to hearing John and I am praying for a number of decisions through this weekend emphasis.

John Nix will also be with us Friday night to speak at the 5th Quarter after the Smith County football game. All youth grades 7-12 are invited and urged to bring friends.

On Saturday, September 27 we will host a county-wide youth cookout and Powder-Puff football game at Crump-Paris Park at 5:00 PM. The Smith County High FCA and the Gordonsville High FCA are getting the girls signed up to play for their respective teams. Everyone is invited for the fun and John Nix will be sharing at the end of the game and before the cookout meal. Campus Life and Young Life are also joining in sponsoring this event.

This week we need everyone to pray for the lost and unchurched by name. Invite your family and friends to the weekend events. Believe God for the impossible. I believe God desires to see many people reached for Christ this weekend.

I showed this video at a recent conference and feel it fits in great for our emphasis this weekend. Take a few minutes to watch this clip from the movie, Facing the Giants:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp8PN_V15g0&feature=related

Have a blessed week and get powered up for this special weekend.
Bro. Tim

Here’s the news for the week:
1. All committee members are reminded of the committee meetings this Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Committee chairmen are asked to call your committee members and remind them to attend. We will all meet together and then give you time to meet in your committees.

2. Pray for Jim Wilburn this week as he leads the music in revival at Hickman Baptist Church. The services are at 7:00 PM each evening.

3. Christmas Child shoeboxes will be available this Sunday, September 28 to pick up and fill with items for needy children around the world. We will collect the completed boxes through the month of October. For more information click on this link:
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/

4. Rendezvous on the Square will be Saturday, October 4 and we need workers to serve in the First Baptist booth. We will give ice water, paint faces, and make balloon animals. The times of service are 7-10 AM, 10AM-1 PM, and 1-4 PM. A balloon making training will be held on Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. E-mail me the time that is best for you or write it on the Attendance Register this Sunday.

5. Fireproof is the newest movie release from Sherwood Baptist Church and will be in the theatres this Friday, September 26. We will have a special couples night out on Saturday, October 11 for the 4:30 PM showing at the Roxy in Lebanon. Fireproof has a strong marriage theme and will be a great blessing to each married couple. Make plans to see this movie with the group on October 11 or on your own. To see the trailer or for more information click on this link: http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/

6. We are in need of Audio/Visual workers in the Sunday evening service. If you have interest in this vital ministry contact me or Bro. Jim Wilburn.

7. I am planning a visit to the Tennessee colleges and Universities where our students attend in October. Listed below is the tentative schedule for my visits.
October 20 Dinner - East Tennessee State University
October 21 Dinner – University of Tennessee
October 27 Dinner – Tennessee Tech
October 28 Dinner – Middle Tennessee State University
October 30 Lunch – Union University
If you know of FBC Carthage students attending other Tennessee colleges please e-mail me the information to contact them.