FBC Carthage E-News

FBC Carthage E-News

September 12, 2011

Good morning,

It is a beautiful September morning in Tennessee. This is a great time of year as the temperatures cool and we move toward Fall. It is a perfect time to complete some of those projects I have been putting off until it is cooler outside. We all have those things we know we need to do, yet seem to put off until another day. This week may be the time to get started. It may be as simple as calling an old friend or writing an encouraging note. It may be more complex and time consuming. An old adage which I remind myself of often says, “Once begun is half done.” Get started and soon you will be enjoying the satisfaction of completion.


Yesterday, September 11 was a somber day for many throughout our nation. The ten year anniversary of 9/11has brought back many memories of that fateful day to my mind. The video we shared in the services is a good reminder of the strength we have in God during times of crisis. Here is the link for you to share it with someone else:
http://skitguys.com/videos/item/ten-years-ago-10th-anniversary-of-9-11


Congratulations to Cal and Lauren Upchurch Welch on their wedding this past Saturday.

Speaking of weddings, please pray this week for Kendra Apple and Hunter Birtsch as they look forward to their wedding service this Saturday, September 17.


Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim


Here’s the news for the week:
1. The Beth Moore Simulcast at the Ag Center on Saturday was all that we had hoped for and more. About sixty-five women gathered to laugh, cry, study scripture, take notes, and worship as Beth Moore shared more than most of us had ever realized about Luke's role in Paul's life and ministry. Thank you to the steering team for the leadership it took to host this event for the women in our community. Many lives were touched and changed because of Saturday's meeting with each other and with our Heavenly Father. Special thanks to Zeke Tomaselli, A.J. Sharenberger and Steve Dowell for your invaluable help in our church's hosting of this women's event.


2. Make your plans to attend every session of our On Mission Celebration, September 24-28. We will have missionaries from Asia, South America, Illinois, and Tennessee. Here is a schedule of all the events of the On Mission Celebration:


• Saturday, September 24 5:00 PM “Kaleidoscope of Missions” Mission Fair
All of our guest missionaries, along with our own mission teams will have information, displays, and items from their countries. Following the time with the missionaries, we will enjoy a meal provided by the Tennessee Baptist Convention at 6:30 PM.


• Sunday, September 25 8:00 &10:45 AM Dwayne Brown, Missionary to Asia
We will have Dwayne Brown as our special guest missionary during both morning services.


• Sunday, September 25 5:30 PM Picnic with the Missionary
The church services and AWANA will be moved this night to Crump Paris Park for an enjoyable evening with Joe Gardner, Missionary with the North American Mission Board in Illinois. He will share with us and then we will have a picnic supper together.


• Monday, September 26 6:00 PM Dinner with the Missionary
Everyone is invited for a special night out. We will have supper together at the Walton Hotel at 6:00 PM with Randy Poole, Missionary with the Mississippi River Ministry in Tennessee. We are praying for opportunities to serve directly in this ministry with Randy during 2012. It is our desire that mission teams, Sunday School classes, and individuals will have opportunity to be a part of this ministry and mission in the coming year.


• Tuesday, September 27 6:30 PM The Strategic Importance of Prayer
For the past year we have desired to grow in our prayer times together. Don Pierson is the Mission Prayer Strategist with the Tennessee Baptist Convention and he will be sharing with us the importance of prayer and leading us to pray. Don has shared with us at FBC Carthage several times in the past and we are looking forward to this service with him.


• Wednesday, September 28 6:30 PM Jerri Yorkman, Missionary to South America
Our final service will be a celebration of missions in the Christian Life Center. The evening will begin with supper at 5:00 PM. Jerri Yorkman will be sharing with everyone at 6:30 PM of her work with the International Mission Board in South America.


• In addition to the nightly services, there will be luncheons with the missionaries at different churches at 11:30 AM. You are invited to attend each of these special events:
Monday Hickman Baptist Church
Tuesday Peyton’s Creek Baptist Church
Wednesday Brush Creek Baptist Church

3. This Friday, September 16 will be our next 5th Quarter following the Smith County High School Homecoming Game. All students, grades 7-12 are invited to attend. The 5th Quarters begin after the ball game and conclude around 11:30 PM.


4. All those helping with the Fishing Rodeo with the children from Lighthouse Camp are reminded to be at Ragland Bottom Boat Ramp on Center Hill Lake this Saturday, September 17 by 7:30 AM. As of Monday morning, they are still in need of additional boats and fishermen to take the children. If you can be a part of the fishing rodeo call Lighthouse Camp at 931 597-1264.


5. A Couples Night Out at the Movies is scheduled for Saturday, October 1 at the Roxy Theatre in Lebanon to see the new movie “Courageous.” This movie is produced by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. They also produced “Fireproof” and “Facing the Giants.” Sign-up for this fun night at the Connection Point this Sunday.


6. Ministry Opportunity: Help is needed on Wednesday afternoons with preparing the supper meals. Cooking teams rotate on a once a month basis and preparation usually begins at 3:30 PM. If you would like to help in this important ministry, contact Melody Tackett or call the church office at 735-1929.


7. The Children and Preschool Mission Groups and Sunday School classes will join together for a special mission project on Wednesday, September 21. The children and leaders will gather in the Christian Life Center at 6:30 PM and deliver cookies to the police department, EMS, and sheriff’s department.


8. The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30 PM to begin preparing the 2011-12 church budget. All ministry leaders are asked to submit budget requests to the church office by Monday, September 21.


9. The Church Leadership Council will meet this Sunday, September 18 at 4:00 PM.