FBC Carthage E-News for July 6, 2010

FBC Carthage E-News
July 6, 2010

Good Morning,

I trust you and your family had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. In all the picnics and fireworks I hope you had a few moments to reflect on the freedoms and independence we have in the United States. We must never take those freedoms for granted. The freedom to assemble, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion are great blessings to us each week as we come to church and share our faith. Let’s remember to pray for our nation and its leaders throughout the year.

Last week was a unique experience for me as I went with the youth to Student Life Camp in Orange Beach, Alabama. It has been years since I was a part of a youth camp. Fran and I, along with Donna Bush, were the cooks for the week. Wow, with forty-two youth and leaders there was a lot of food put away. The great report from camp was that three of the students from Smith County accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, one of the leaders surrendered to God’s call into ministry, and several other rededication and reconciliation decisions were made. It was a great week and a “mountain-top” experience, even if it was on the beach. If you haven’t seen the parent videos from Zeke, check them out with these links:
Summer Camp Video 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWRNBMXfOmU

Summer Camp Video 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_FQfD0s2Zc

Summer Camp Video 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKfCyPMBdl8

Summer Camp Video from Sunday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLSbgL_97yc

Please pray for the youth in our church and community. Pray for those who made these life-changing decisions. Pray for Zeke and all our youth leaders. These are exciting days at FBC Carthage.

Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim


Here’s the news for the week:
1. We want to say “Welcome” to A.J., Lynn and Mallie Sharenberger as our newest members. A.J. and Lynn come by statement and Mallie will be baptized this Sunday, July 11.

2. This afternoon, Tuesday, July 6, we will host a Back-yard Bible Club in the South Carthage housing at 4:30 PM. If you would like to join us simply be there around 4 PM to help set up. Thanks to the leaders who have organized these special mission events.

3. Speaking of missions, our mission trip to Poplar, Montana will be next week with a potion of the team leaving by van on Monday, July 12 and the rest flying on Wednesday, July 14. We will have a community-wide block party, a community-wide visitation called “Rescue Poplar”, a Sunday morning community service and a ministry booth at a large Native American Pow-Wow.

4. We had a great 4th of July picnic with the churches on the New Salem Baptist Association. In addition to the great food, we had a special time of prayer for the Association’s mission team which will be ministering in Robertson County, Tennessee. The team will leave Monday, July 12 and return Saturday, July 17.

5. The Community Children’s Choir Camp will be July 12 through 16 at the Smith County Ag Center from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Lynn Sharenberger is the director and all children, grades 1-6 are invited to attend. The performance will be at the Ag Center on Saturday, July 17 at 6:00 PM and everyone is invited.

6. Sunday, July 11 will be our 129th anniversary as a church. We will celebrate the anniversary with a special mission’s offering, a vision survey, and a message centered on our purpose for the future.

7. On Sundays, July 18 and 25 we will host the campground service at Defeated Creek Campground. The services will be at 8:30 AM and will meet in the pavilion.

8. One of our local mission projects this summer is a ministry booth at the Smith County Fair, July 26-31. The booth will be open from 5:00 – 8:30 PM each evening. We will give out water, fans, and information about the church. In addition, we will have face painting and balloon animals for the children. Send me a note and let me know what day(s) you would like to serve.

9. The Power Team is coming to the Ag Center, August 4-8 @ 7:00 PM nightly. FBC Carthage, along with many other local churches, will be hosting this evangelistic event. We need your help through the week as ushers, greeters, decision counselors, and set-up/clean-up workers. Send me a note and let me know how you would like to help. Also, help get the word out. Post on your Facebook page and/or send an e-mail to your family and friends inviting them to come with you to see the Power Team. Here is a link to the Power Team website and promotional video. Let’s get the word out.
http://www.thepowerteam.com/