FBC Carthage E-News for November 14, 2011

FBC Carthage E-News

November 14, 2011

Good windy morning,
The wind and warm weather feel more like a spring day that November. Better enjoy it while we can.


The Fall Revival last week was a great blessing to me and to the church. The church building was filled at each of the services. The altar was filled during the invitations. Hearts were stirred and lives were changed. That’s what revival is all about. Hallelujah!

A special thank you goes to the men and ladies who made visits, phone calls, and invited people for the services. If we will ask people, they will attend.

A special thank you goes to the ladies and men who prepared the meals each night. That was a blessed time of fellowship as well as some great meals.

A special thank you goes to those who helped in the preschool care and the Revival Adventure. It was a great response.


A special thank you to Zeke, the instrumentalists, choir, praise team, and sound technicians for all your extra work in leading us in worship.

The greatest thanks and praise goes to the Lord Jesus Christ. Revival is not about a service or a crowd. Revival is about a love relationship with Jesus that is real and personal.


The revival messages are online at the church web site www.fbccarthage.com under the media tab then click listen to sermons. We also had CDs of the services but they have all been taken. Additional CDs will be available by Sunday at the Connection Point. These are form you to listen to and/or to give to others.

The Fall Revival was a great blessing. Thank you.

Bro. Tim



Here’s the news for the week:
1. We rejoice with those making decisions this week during the revival services. Those coming for membership are:
Joe, Carla, Ellie and Anna Vining
Chris and Marsha Kemp
Anthony Hackett
Ben Gates
Raymond Lee Bernal
Jessica Lee


2. The annual church-wide Thanksgiving dinner will be this Sunday, November 20 at 5:30 PM in the Christian Life Center. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish vegetable, salad, and/or desert. The church Hospitality Committee will coordinate the turkey, dressing, bread, and drinks. Plan to join us for this great time of thanksgiving and fellowship.

3. This Sunday morning, November 20, will be the completion of “The Amazing Journey.” In January we began a trek through the Bible, beginning in Genesis and ending this week in Revelation. To those who have been reading through the Bible this year, congratulations on an amazing journey.

4. We are planning a Deer Hunter’s lunch on opening day of deer season, this Saturday, November 19 at 11:00AM in the Christian Life Center. This lunch is for hunters in the community as well as those in the church. This is a great opportunity to invite a buddy to join you for lunch. I am sure we will hear plenty of stories of the morning hunt. A short devotion will be shared and many door prizes will be given away. I need a couple pots of soup and two or three plates of sandwiches for the hunters. If you would like to help in this community outreach, please contact Tim Frank at 735-1929 or send a reply to this e-news.


5. Ladies, the Ladies Retreat at Lighthouse Christian Camp is this Friday and Saturday, November 18-19. There are still spaces for you and/or a friend to attend. Contact Lynn Sharenberger or call the church office for more information.

6. The Christmas gifts for Lighthouse Christian Camp’s Christmas parties are to be brought to the church by this Sunday, November 20. Lighthouse is expecting over 800 children for these parties, December 3 and December 10. Bring your unwrapped gift items to the Young Women’s Sunday School classroom, Room 17, just through the Sanctuary door beside the organ. There are still a few gift requests on the tree in the Connection Point. You can pick one up by coming by the church office during the day or on this Wednesday night.

7. Speaking of Christmas, here is a listing of special services and events:
November 27 Advent celebration begins.
Hanging of the Greens Service @ 6:00 PM
November 28 Carthage Christmas Parade
December 3 Lighthouse Christian Camp Girl’s Christmas Party
December 4 Children’s Christmas Program @ 6:00 PM
“Arrest These Merry Gentlemen”
December 4-11 International Mission’s Week of Prayer
December 7 Senior Adult Ladies Luncheon @ 11:30 AM (see note #8)
December 10 Lighthouse Christian Camp Boy’s Christmas Party
December 11 Shut-In Caroling and Services @ 6:00 PM
December 13 Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon @ 11:30 AM
December 18 Christmas Celebration Service at SCHS @ 10:00 AM
Heart Strings Harp Ensemble Christmas Service @ 6:00 PM
December 24 Christmas Eve Service @ 5:30 PM
December 25 Christmas Morning Service @ 10:45 AM
No evening services.


8. The ladies of the Sr. Adult Sunday School classes (Janet Bailey and Jim Broyles classes) will have a Christmas luncheon at Sweet Teas on North Main St., Wednesday, December 7, 11:30AM. Cost is $15 per person which includes a “Christmas Favor”. Reservations can made with Carol Wilmore, 489-6841 (leave message, if no answer) or you can sign up on the signup sheet in the Sunday School class. Deadline for signing up is Dec 1.


9. All Senior Adults 60+ are invited for a Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, December 13 at 11:30 AM in the Christian Life Center. Bring a covered dish and join together for good food, good fellowship, and a Christmas program. We will also discuss beginning a Senior Adult Ministry at FBC Carthage in 2012.


10. One last date for your calendar, we are presently seeking a mission project at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home in Brentwood for December 29-30. We have enjoyed serving before with the Children’s Homes during the Christmas break. More details will be coming. Save the date and plan to be a part of this mission team.

11. In honor of the unsung heroes, the sound and Power Point techs: Jeremiah, Stephen, Zeke, Jerry, Layne, and Christy, here is a rap that will bring a smile on your face. Thank you for all you do to make us all sound great and stay connected.


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