FBC Carthage E-News for August 1, 2011

FBC Carthage E-News

August 1, 2011

Good Morning,

With area schools beginning this morning, it feels like summer has come to a close and it’s time to get back into a regular routine. I am all for that. This has been one of the best summers I can remember, however, it has been one the busiest. Busy is good. Trips are good. Mission efforts are very good. Regular schedules and time to work are also very good. There is a sense of a new start, a fresh start in my spirit today. This is going to be a great week!

Remember to pray for the teachers, administrators, and students this week as they begin a new school year. We have a great group of teachers and administrators in Smith County. Many of these are strong Christians. Pray for them as they teach, guide, and serve as role-models for the children.

We had a great response to the Teacher’s Luncheon last week. I want to say a special word of appreciation to all who helped in the preparation, serving, and clean-up.

Yesterday we recognized the work of the three summer Interns who have served these past ten weeks at FBC Carthage. Our Interns were Taylor Reece, Shawn Pinson, and Marcus McBee for your work. Thank you for a great summer. It has been a busy and face-paced. I pray you have received a blessing through serving the Lord at FBC Carthage. You have been a blessing to many.

I also want to say “Thank You” to all those who served in the ministry booth at the Smith County Fair. I appreciate the diligent work that was done each night of the fair. I would love to hear from you as to improvements, changes, and ideas you have to make the ministry booth more effective in coming years. You can e-mail your thoughts to me at tfrank@fbccarthage.com.

Congratulations to all those who participated in events at the fair. A special congratuleations to the Fairest of the Fair winners:


Sara Frank Fairest of the Fair


Ellie Vining Junior Fairest of the Fair


Grace Nixon Petite Fairest of the Fair


Have a blessed week as you serve the Lord,


Bro. Tim


Here’s the news for the week:


1. We welcome Conner Hackett as he made his profession of faith in Jesus Christ yesterday during the morning service.

2. Today begins an emphasis on the New Salem Association of Baptist. FBC Carthage is one of the ten churches and one mission which make up the Association. Marty Dodge, a member of FBC Carthage, is the Director of Missions. This past year, the Association has participated and led in the following events:


The Power Team


We Love Smith County Day


Mission work to tornado victims in Alabama


Children’s Day Camp


Youth ReFuel


Mission Trip to Hawaii


Mission Trip to Rogersville, Tennessee


Many training and fellowship events


Pray for the work of the New Salem Association as we serve together in Smith County. A special offering will be received at the end of both services this Sunday morning for the work of our Association. Also, an Open House will be held next Sunday, August 14 from 2-4 PM at the Association office on Highway 70 East towards Lebanon. Come out and learn about this avenue of our work through the New Salem Association of Baptists.


3. This Wednesday, August 3 will be a return of our regular Wednesday night schedule:


5:00 PM Supper


6:00PM Prayer Time in the Sanctuary


6:30PM Adult Prayer Meeting and Bible Study


Youth Worship


Children’s Missions (RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends) and Choir


7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal


4. The Sanctuary Choir will begin rehearsals again this Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Choir Room. All choir members are urged to attend. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, simply come to rehearsal this Wednesday and join in.

5. All Sunday School teachers are reminded and urged to attend the Sunday School Conference at FBC Gordonsville, this Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 PM. This annual training conference will be a great inspirational and informative time for teachers of every age group. The training is usually in Lebanon or Cookeville, but this year the Tennessee Baptist Convention is conducting the conferences here in Smith County. Let’s all plan to attend.


6. The first rehearsal for Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames will be this Saturday, August 6 from 9:00-11:30 AM at the Christian Life Center, FBC Carthage. Be spreading the word about this production coming to the Ag Center on August 28-30.


7. The Beth Moore “Living Proof” Live Simulcast is fast approaching , scheduled for Saturday, September 10 with the morning session beginning at 9:30 AM and the afternoon session at 1:00 PM. This year, the simulcast will be held at the Smith County Ag Center. There is no admission cost so invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family to come with you.


8. It soon will be “Football Time” in Tennessee! Here is the schedule for the Smith County Owls. Each “Home” game will be followed by a 5th Quarter Fellowship for all students, grades 7-12. Make a note of these dates on your calendars and be praying for our 5th Quarter Ministry to the students. The Smith County Football schedule is:


August 19 White County Home


August 26 at Gordonsville Away


September 2 at Livingston Academy Away


September 9 at Warren County Away


September 16 DeKalb County Home


September 23 Macon County Home


September 30 at Upperman Away


October 14 Cannon County Home


October 20 White House Home


October 28 at York Institute Away


9. The Nominating Committee and Committee on Committees will meet this Wednesday, August 3 at 7:30 PM following the evening service.


10. Pray for the persecuted Christians around the world. I was reading an article from “Voice of the Martyrs” this morning and was convicted of my lack of prayer for brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering, imprisoned, and killed around the world for their faith in Jesus. Here is the web site: http://www.persecution.com/