FBC Carthage E-News for March 7, 2011

FBC Carthage E-News
March 7, 2011

Good morning,

The buttercups are blooming and it is beginning to look and feel like spring. In fact, several of our college students are out this week on Spring Break. This is an exciting time of the year as the grey skies of winter are exchanged for the bright blue days of spring. It is a great day the Lord has made, let us remember to thank Him.

I want to say congratulations to Zeke Tomaselli on his first anniversary as the Minister to Youth and Music at FBC Carthage. Zeke and Layne have been a blessing to me personally, to our church family, and to the community. This would be a great week to say a good word to Zeke and Layne and let them know how much they mean to you.

We had a great time yesterday as Dr. David Sills shared about the Inuit people and missions in general. It was one of the most engaging mission presentations and messages I have heard. What a challenge to think of the people who have never heard the gospel and the responsibility we have to go and share with them. Here is a link to Dr. Sills’ Reaching and Teaching website. It has many helpful articles on living missions:
www.reachingandteaching.org

Speaking of missions, I have had nine people express interest in the Mission Trip to Kenya, Africa tentatively set for May 26-June 12. The initial plane tickets are around $2500. Hopefully we can get the price a little more competitive. We will need to buy tickets very soon. If you need a passport, start the process right NOW! Time is of essence. If you are considering the trip and I have not heard from you, send me an e-mail tfrank@fbccarthage.com or reply back to this e-news.

We also need to be firming up our plans for the Montana Mission Trip, July 4-13. If you are planning on being a part of this trip, send me an e-mail or reply.

Remember the good news of Jesus, He is our Redeemer! Have a blessed week as you live for Him.

Bro. Tim


Here’s the News for the week:

1. The Still Water’s Women’s Conference will be tonight and tomorrow night, March 7-8, at the Ag Center at 7:00 PM. Tina Craighead will be leading this special two-day event. All ladies are encouraged to attend and invite a friend to come with you.

2. A Community-Wide Youth Conference will be held this Wednesday and Thursday, March 9-10 at the Ag Center at 7:00 PM. Zeke Tomaselli and Shane Ray will be leading these two nights. Everyone is invited to attend.

3. This is a big week for the youth, in addition to the Community Youth Conference, the Tennessee Baptist Youth Evangelism Conference will be this Friday and Saturday, March 11-12. The youth will travel to Nashville for the conference, have a lock-in with a local Nashville church, and return Saturday afternoon. See Zeke for more information.

4. This Wednesday, March 9 is the regular, monthly business meeting at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Each month we report on the work and finances of the church, as well as, hear recommendations from various ministries. Everyone is invited to participate and be informed.

5. Remember to turn your clocks forward one hour on Saturday evening. Spring forward.

6. Sunday, March 13, the church’s Relay for Life team will host a spaghetti luncheon after the morning service. Everyone is invited to stay after the second service for lunch and a great time of fellowship around the tables. Donations will be accepted to go toward the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and their fight against cancer.

7. As we get closer to the celebration of Easter, the 40 Days of Easter 2011 e-devotionals will be sent each day beginning March 16. We pray that these devotionals will be an encouragement and blessing to you. There are still a few passages left if you would like to write one of the devotionals.