FBC Carthage E-News for November 8, 2011

FBC Carthage E-News

November 8, 2011

Good Tuesday Morning,

Sorry for the delay in E-News this week. I was “under the weather” yesterday, not even able to go to the Revival service. After rest and antibiotics I am much improved today and hope to be back in place for the rest of the week. It is never convenient to be sick. Thank you to all who have been praying for me during these days.


The Fall Revival continues tonight and tomorrow night and I encourage each one to attend and to invite someone to attend with you. I heard that the attendance was excellent last night for the service and the meal. A special thanks to those who are preparing the meals this week for the revival. Supper begins at 5:30 PM with spaghetti tonight and roast beef tomorrow night. These meals are provided by the church as a ministry to you and your family during this revival week.


I also heard the Revival Adventure for children ages 3-1st grade had 9 boys and girls last night. Thank you, Miss Becky, for leading the children in this special Bible/Revival Adventure. The Revival Adventure continues through the Wednesday night service.


This has been a spiritually moving week with decisions and/or people coming to the front for prayer at each service. Invite your friends and family to attend these last two nights with you. God is moving among us and people are moved to respond.


Thanks again for praying for me last night and I will plan to see you tonight at 5:30 PM for supper and at 6:30 PM for the revival service.


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


2. Fall Revival Schedule – 2 Nights Remaining
5:30 PM Supper
6:30 PM Revival Services
Revival Adventure – begins in the Sanctuary


3. Special Sunday Night Services
November 13 Community Thanksgiving Service at FBC Carthage
@ 6:00 PM
Several churches throughout Smith County will join with us this year as we thank the Lord for His goodness.


November 20 Church-wide Thanksgiving Dinner
@ 5:30 PM
Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for the meal.


November 27 Hanging of the Greens Service
@ 6:00 PM
This service will be a special time of preparing our hearts and sanctuary for the celebration of Christmas.

December 4 Children’s Choir Christmas Presentation
@ 6:00 PM
“Arrest These Merry Gentlemen” is the title of the Christmas musical. A finger-food fellowship will follow in the Christian Life Center.


December 11 Christmas Caroling and Services with our Shut-Ins
@ 6:00 PM
Each year we divide into groups and go to the different shut-ins’ homes to share with them the songs and message of Christmas.


December 18 Cindy Dowell and the Heart Strings Harps will present a Christmas concert @ 6:00 PM.


December 25 There will be no services that evening to allow you to spend time with your family on Christmas Day.



 4. A reminder to deer hunters, we will plan a Deer Hunter’s lunch on opening day of deer season, 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.


5. “This may be the only Christmas many of these children will know.”
Lighthouse Christian Camp Christmas Parties are December 3 and December 10. These parties are for disadvantaged children in the area and your help would be appreciated. Ornaments for designated gifts are located on a tree at Connection Point. Please stop by and pick an ornament from the tree. There will also be a suggestion list in each SS classroom. Unwrapped gift items may be placed in the Young Women’s Sunday School classroom, Room 17. Please bring gifts by Sunday, November 20.