FBC Carthage E-News for August 16, 2010

FBC Carthage E-News
August 16, 2010

Good morning,

It is great to be back in Carthage, Tennessee this morning. After three days of travel to and from California, I am glad to be home. My oldest daughter, Jill, finished a summer internship in California last week and I had the opportunity to fly out and drive her home. There is a lot of pretty scenery and traffic between here and there.

A special thanks to Zeke for bringing the message yesterday morning and to my good friends from Cookeville, Kyle and Kim Hanna for sharing in the evening service. I have several heard reports that the services went very well and I am grateful.

I also heard the Sunday School promotion went well and the children moved into their new classes. Sunday School is an very important part of our church’s strategy for reaching the community. Sunday School provides a connection point for every member of the family. Sunday School provides the means for care and compassion to people in need. Someone has said, “Sunday School is the church organized and functioning to reach the lost and develop the saved.” I encourage each person to be connected to others through a Sunday School class at 9:30 AM each week.

AWANA began a new year of Bible study, activities and fun last night. I am looking forward to this being our greatest year in AWANA. Parents, AWANA is a great discipleship opportunity for your children. They will learn and apply God’s Word. Make it a priority to bring your children each Sunday night at 5:30 PM. Then plan to stay for the evening worship service at 6:00 PM. With the new schedule, everyone dismisses at 7:00 PM.


Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim


Here’s the news for the week:

1. It is exciting to welcome Grace Winfree as she came forward yesterday making her profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Pray for Grace and her family and they rejoice in this life changing decision.

2. Speaking of new members, we will have our Membership 101 class this Sunday afternoon, August 22 at 4:30 PM in the Sunday School room to the left of the Sanctuary. This one-session class will cover the basics of church membership and give you the opportunity to ask question about becoming a members of FBC Carthage. This class is designed for prospective members as well as new members.

3. This Sunday night, August 22 at 6:00 PM, we welcome the harp ensemble from First Baptist Church in Cookeville as they present a musical service of worship. Cindy Dowell is a member of this ensemble. Invite someone to join you for this unique service.

4. Following the evening service this Sunday, August 22, we will have a meeting for those interested in the Africa mission trip in January 2011. There have been a couple to date changes and important information will be shared.

5. Ladies, I remind you of the Big event coming for you on Saturday, September 18 with the Beth Moore Conference. We have placed a link on the church web site with information and a personal message from Beth Moore. Check it out at www.fbccarthage.com. You can purchase $10 tickets (which includes lunch) from the church office or at Magnolia’s Gifts. This will be an event to invite your friends to attend.

6. The annual Sunday School teacher’s training conference will be held next Monday, August 23 at the First Baptist Church in Cookeville. We will plan to leave at 5:30 PM from the church parking lot. All teachers are urged to attend.

7. The first 5th Quarter youth fellowship will be Friday, August 27 after the Smith County vs Gordonsville football game. All youth, 7th -12th grades, are invited.