FBC Carthage E-News for October 8, 2012

FBC Carthage E-News

October 8, 2012

Good Afternoon,

This is an exciting week in the life of FBC Carthage as we have our first mission effort into our adopted people group, the Inuit people in Nunavut.  I will be joining with Alec Sunrise and Alex Tambour, two native men from Canada, and traveling to Cambridge Bay for a Camp Meeting/Revival.  The Camp Meeting will be this Friday through Sunday, October 12-14.  Our travel will begin on Wednesday, October 10 and I will return on Friday, October 19.  I am looking forward to spending some time next week with Donny Coulter, North American Mission Board missionary in Canada.  Please join in prayer for the team and the Inuit people during this initial mission effort.  Here are some special prayer events and needs for the trip:

·        This Wednesday, October 10 begins a 24-hour Prayer Vigil at 5:00 PM.  People will be praying at specific hours during that 24-hour time.  If you are not signed-up, simply select an hour Wednesday night or Thursday and spend in prayer for the mission trip to Cambridge Bay.

·        During the Wednesday Night Prayer Service we will be having a special time of prayer for the mission effort.

·        Before the Wednesday Night service the Sanctuary will be open at 5:00 PM for you to come and spend time in prayer.

·        After the Wednesday Night Service, everyone including the youth, leaders, and children’s workers are encouraged to join in the Sanctuary from 7:30-8:00 PM for an extra time of prayer focused on the Inuit Mission Trip.  In addition to prayer, two special videos will be shown to help us focus our prayers.  One will be from Bro. Tim and the other will introduce Chief Alec Sunrise who will be leading the Camp Meeting.

·        Prayer Guides are available at the Connection Point as a resource during your times of prayer.

 For missions a little closer to home, the New Salem Baptist Association is holding a week of backyard Bible clubs at Project Circle and South Carthage Housing.  FBC Carthage will lead the club and prepare a meal for the children today at Project Circle and tomorrow at South Carthage Housing. 

 This week we are also collecting canned food and other non-perishables to bring to church this Sunday, October 14 for World Hunger Day.  The collection bins are located at the Connection Point and the 2^nd floor hallway in the Education Building.  You can bring your food early on Wednesday night if you would like.  All food given will be taken to the Smith County Help Center.  All non-perishable food is needed; however canned meat, peanut butter, sugar, corn muffin mix, and macaroni and cheese are especially requested.   The Smith County Help Center is located on Main Street in Carthage and is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to assist Smith County residents and transients with emergency needs to include food, utilities, clothing, and other special services.

 It was a joy as John Carnes lead us yesterday in worship during the services.  He is from Mt. Juliet and will be with us for several Sundays.  I encourage you to introduce yourself to John and get to know him.  He will be meeting with the Sanctuary Choir on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30 PM.  All choir members, as well as everyone, are urged to come and be a part of the choir.

 During the evening service I referenced a pamphlet by Pastor John Piper entitled “Don’t Waste Your Cancer.”  For a free download of the pamphlet, go to:  http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/books/dont-waste-your-cancer#channel=f2b7d195bebe844&origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desiringgod.org&channel_path=%2Fresource-library%2Fbooks%2Fdont-waste-your-cancer%3Ffb_xd_fragment%23xd_sig%3Df19bba7fa2490ed%26

 Speaking of the services, remember you can listen to the Sunday messages online by clicking on www.fbccarthage.com and going to the Media page. 

 Have a blessed week and remember to pray for the Camp Meeting in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.

Bro. Tim

Here’s the news of the week:

1.      The Children’s Choir will begin this Wednesday night, October 10 at 6:30 PM.  Parents, bring your children and come up to the Sanctuary for our Prayer Time and Bible Study.

2.      This Wednesday, October 10 will also be our monthly business meeting at 6:30 PM.

3.     Shane Ray, Minister to Youth at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Lebanon will be our guest preacher in the Sunday morning services, October 14.  Brad Tackett will be preaching during the Sunday evening service.

4.     All senior adults are reminded of our Senior Adult Fellowship meeting and potluck luncheon on Tuesday, October 9 at 11:30 PM. In addition to a great fellowship and luncheon, Barbara Kanapple will be our guest speaker and share on the work of the newly re-organized Drug Coalition in Smith County.

5.     Today, October 8 is the last day to register to vote in the November elections.  If you have not registered or have recently moved or changed address, go to the Election Commission office in the Turner Building and register.  The office is open today until 4:00 PM.  Early voting will be October 17 through November 1 with the Election Day being on November 6.  Part of our Christian Citizenship is exercising our right to vote for godly leaders who will lead our nation. 

6.     Our church will be hosting the Defeated Creek Campground service this Sunday, October 14 at 8:30 PM.  Brad Tackett will be leading the service for the campers.

7.     Two separate Youth Rallies will be held next week at the Smith County Ag Center on Wednesday, October 17 and Friday/Saturday, October 19-20.  See Phillip Slagle this Wednesday night for all the details.

8.     A Pastor Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 21 at 12:00 Noon.  Everyone is invited and asked to bring a covered dish for the luncheon.

9.     The Annual Children’s Fall Festival will be held on Wednesday, October 24 at 5:00 PM.  We will have a chili supper, games, inflatables, and a special missionary speaker for the children.  Please bring wrapped candy and place in the collection boxes at the entrance doors.

10. We have been focusing on prayer in the Wednesday night services and here is a link to a special free resource online entitled “A Simple Way to Pray” by Martin Luther.  It has several model that guides a person in their times of prayer.  The online book is at:  http://garrettperks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ASimpleWaytoPrayView.pdf