FBC Carthage E-News for October 30

FBC Carthage E-News
October 29, 2012

Good Morning,
Yesterday was a great day of worship as Tim Bush followed the Lord in baptism. It is always a blessing to hear a person publicly profess their faith in Christ and follow in baptism. We come to Christ through faith and we are baptized in obedience. May this be the beginning of a great year of people coming to faith in Jesus.

At the end of the morning messages I gave a challenge to give a loaf of bread to someone this week and share with them that Jesus is the Bread of Life. I encourage each of us to take this challenge and allow it to be an opportunity to start a conversation with a neighbor, co-worker, friend or family member.

We also had a great response to the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. There have been 74 boxes turned in as of yesterday. If you still have a box, fill it and bring it by the church this week.

Speaking of Christmas gifts, we will be receiving gifts during November for our AWANA Family Christmas Celebration, the Lighthouse Children’s Christmas Parties, and the Smith County Help Center Toyland. This is the season of giving, especially to the children in our community and region. You may wish to have the joy of going and picking out gifts or you may prefer the simplicity of a monetary donation for the gifts.

The Women on Mission will also be working with Phillip Slagle and the Sunday School classes in making up Thanksgiving boxes in the coming weeks. This has become an annual opportunity to reach into the community and touch the lives of families in need. If you know of families in need, share their names and addresses so they can be included.

Be praying this week for Lynn Sharenberger as she leaves for a Mission Trip with the Tennessee Baptist Ladies Choir to Iowa. The choir will sing in several churches and at the Iowa Baptist Convention.

Have a great week as you share a loaf of bread with a friend,
Bro. Tim

Here is the news:
1. We will have Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study this week at 6:30 PM; however, there will not be Children’s Choir or Youth activities.

2. This weekend is Time Change and everyone is reminded to turn your clocks BACK one hour. I encourage you to turn them back on Saturday afternoon or evening to help you get used to the new time before Sunday.

3. The Smith County High School will host the first game of the football playoffs this Friday, November 2 which will give FBC Carthage another opportunity to host the 5th Quarter Youth Fellowship. All students in 7th-12th grades are encouraged to attend and bring your friends.

4. The deacons will have their monthly meeting this Sunday, November 4 at 7:15 PM.

5. Mark your calendars for two special Thanksgiving meals and services:

· The Smith County Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Meal and Service will be Sunday, November 11 at 5:30 PM at the Ag Center. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for the dinner.

· Our church Thanksgiving Dinner and Service will be Sunday, November 18 at 5:30 PM. Bring a covered dish and join us for a great evening of fellowship and thanks-giving.   6. Our Fall Revival will be November 25-28 at the Ag Center with Rev. Bob Pitman. Begin inviting family and friends to join you for these four nights of revival and renewal.   7. The Women on Missions will meet on Monday, November 5 at Kathy Reece’s home at 6:30 PM   8. As we get closer to the holidays it is a good time for Sunday School classes to be planning a time of fellowship and/or a mission activity. During this season, there are many great opportunities to share together.