FBC Carthage E-News for July 25, 2011

FBC Carthage E-News

July 25, 2011


Good Morning,

It’s hard to imagine, but this is the last week of summer break for the students of Smith County. The weeks have flown by and now its time to get back in the routine for many families. Please pray for the teachers and administrators this week as they have their in-service training and prepare for the student’s return next week. We are blessed in Smith County to have many Christian teachers in the school system. They need our prayers and encouragement.


One way we, as a church, seek to encourage the teachers is with a luncheon during their in-service training. We will have that opportunity this Wednesday, July 27, to host the teachers and administrators for lunch in the Christian Life Center. If you would like to help prepare the meal, serve, or clean-up, you can contact the church office or Melody Tackett.

Speaking of serving, this is the week of the Smith County Fair and we will once again have a ministry booth. We will have face painting, balloon animals, water, fans, and information about the church. The booth will be open from 5:30 – 8:30 each evening. If you would like to help, simply stop by the booth or you can contact Bro. Tim at the church office, 735-1929.

The Mission Montana Team gave a great report last night during the evening service. I appreciate each one who made the trip and ministered to the people of Poplar.

The Mission Hawaii Team will share their report this coming Sunday, August 31 in the 6:00 PM service.

Sunday morning’s message was on the power, point and place of sharing your story. The Christian’s testimony is an effective way to share with others what God has done in your life through Jesus Christ. Here are a few web sites that will give you additional help and examples in sharing your story:
1. http://www.cmf.com/Ministries/TrainingDiscipleship/PersonalTestimonyDevelopment/tabid/134/Default.aspx

2. http://www.leaderu.com/touching/YourStory.html

3. http://ong9d.rmxpres.com/Accordent/data/sorensen/msh.html

Before the news, I would like to say a word of congratulations to all the children and youth who promoted to their new Sunday School classes yesterday. The Promotion Day Celebration was a great visual reminder to me of the importance of Sunday School and the great opportunity we have as a church to teach and train our children in the ways of the Lord. Thank you teachers for your time, effort, and love you give to the students each week.

“Keep telling the story, be faithful and true. Let others see Jesus in you.”
Bro. Tim



Here’s the news for the week:


1. Welcome Brandon Scholtens and CJ Fisher who came yesterday, making their profession of faith in Jesus Christ. We will visit with the two young men and look forward to their baptism in the coming weeks.

2. The casting for “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames” went very well on Saturday. Most of the parts were cast and only a few are left to fill. There are several non-speaking parts for angels (women) and demons (men). If you are interested contact the church office or see Lynn Sharenberger. The presentation will be August 28-30 at the Ag Center.

3. We will observe the Lord’s Supper this Sunday, July 31 during both morning services.

4. The Church Council will meet this Sunday, July 31 at 4:30 PM and the Deacons will meet Next Sunday, August 7 at 5:00 PM.

5. The Pregnancy Help Center, a new ministry in our community, will have it’s Open House this Sunday, July 31 from 2:00-5:00 PM. The Center is located at 108 College Avenue West, just behind Heartland Realty. The Pregnancy Help Center is a Christ centered ministry in Smith County, Tennessee offering life affirming, compassionate care to men, women, and children who face pregnancy related issues. Several members of FBC Carthage are serving at the Center as volunteer counselors and workers. Everyone is invited to the Open House.

6. All Sunday School Teachers are reminded of the training conference which will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 PM at the FBC Gordonsville. There will be conferences for teachers of all age-groups.

7. We are a part of the ministry of the New Salem Baptist Association which is made up of ten Southern Baptist churches in Smith County. During August 1-14, we will be having a focus on the work and ministry of the Association. Marty Dodge, a member of FBC Carthage, is the Director of Missions. The Association serves as a coordinating point for missions, training, and fellowship among the churches. There will be an Open House at the Association office on Highway 70 West on Sunday, August 14 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend the Open House.


8. AWANA is an energetic, children’s discipleship program which we offer on Sunday nights at 5:30 PM for children ages 3- 6th grade. AWANA is similar to Vacation Bible School in its focus on the Bible and scripture memory. AWANA also includes music, recreation, and snacks. A new year of AWANA will begin on Sunday night, August 14 at 5:30 PM. Here is a link to more information about AWANA:


http://awana.org/about/about-history,default,pg.html