FBC Carthage E-News for November 18, 2013

FBC Carthage E-News
November 18, 2013

Good Morning,

This is the week we are collecting the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes in the Christian Life Center. Churches in our area will be bringing hundreds of packed boxes to send to children around the globe. You still have time to pack a box and bring it by this week to be included in this massive Christmas effort. Volunteers are in the Christian Life Center this week to receive your boxes. Let’s all be a part of sharing the good news of Jesus’ birth to the children of the world.

In addition to Operation Christmas Child, we are collecting gifts for the Lighthouse Christmas Parties and the Help Center Toyland.

Our AWANA program is also having a gift giving during their Christmas party on December 1 and need gifts for the children. There are many ways to get into the spirit of Christmas through giving to children in need.

This Sunday, November 24 is our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at 5:30 PM in the Christian Life Center. The church will provide the turkey, dressing, rolls and drinks. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish salad, vegetable, and/or desert. This is always a great time of fellowship and sharing a meal together.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, the Sunday School classes are collecting money for Thanksgiving Boxes for the needy of our community. These boxes will be delivered next week, just before Thanksgiving. We are also receiving names and addresses of those needing a box of food.

This is the season of giving and thinking of the needs of others. As you consider all you have to be thankful for, determine ways you can reach out and be a blessing to others during the holidays. It may be through an organized gift or food distribution or it may be to a family you know personally who has needs this year. Don’t miss this opportunity to minister and care for others.

Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim

Here’s the News for the week:
1. The Wednesday Night Adult Prayer Time and Bible Study is meeting at 6:30 PM in the Christian Life Center for several weeks while the Children’s Choir prepares for their Christmas program. Join us as we pray and study God’s Word.

2. The Senior Adult Fellowship will go to lunch on Tuesday, November 19 at Timberloft Restaurant in Gordonsville. We will meet for lunch at 11:30 PM. If you would like to ride the church bus, we will meet and leave from the parking lot at 11:15 AM. All adults 55+ are invited to join us for lunch.

3. The Carthage Christmas Parade will be next Sunday, December 1 at 5 PM. Prior to the parade, we will have hot chocolate and coffee in the church’s front yard and join together for Christmas Carol Singing on the Steps at 4:30 PM. Everyone is invited to join in this time of singing and ministry to the community.

4. This is a great time for Sunday School classes to plan a class fellowship and/or event. As you schedule your fellowships, let us know in the church office so we can have the information.

5. The renovations are continuing this week as we paint in the Educational Building and get in the final pieces of new kitchen equipment. Volunteers are needed to help with the painting on Tuesday and Friday after 2:00 PM. If you can help during other times please contact Bro. Tim.

6. Last week the Tennessee Baptist Convention met in Chattanooga for the annual Summit meeting. The highlights, sermons, and special events of those three days are available for you to watch online at http://new.livestream.com/tnbaptist.

7. Listed below is the information from Lighthouse Christian Camp’s Christmas Parties. These parties are a great blessing to the children and an exciting opportunity for ministry and service. Your family, Sunday School class, or other group will receive a blessing as you join in this Christmas event.

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CAMP, INC. 205 Serenity Place Smithville, TN 37166 Phone: 615-597-1264 2013 CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN GIRLS’ Party on December 7th and BOYS’ Party on December 14th (Girls’ party on Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00 with lunch provided) (Boys’ party on Saturday from 10:15 to 1:45 with lunch provided) (Volunteers - Please arrive by 8:30 a.m) Lighthouse Christian Camp, located in Smithville, TN, ministers to disadvantaged children of Middle Tennessee. We bring children, ages 9 - 11 years old to camp during the summer and back again on weekends throughout the year. Over the past 31 years, we have brought over 17,200 children to camp FREE!! We provide a BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY for these children each year. We’re expecting 700 children!!

A “CAMP STORE” is set up with donated items from individuals, like yourself. These items are placed on tables and valued from $1-$10.00. Each child is given $35 play money to shop for their family members. A list is provided below for the type of things needed.

Bring your boxes of UNWRAPPED items to your church on any Sunday or to your designated person or location. We would appreciate having your items to the camp by November 22. You may also make a monetary donation to the camp to be used for the Christmas Parties. Be a vital part of a child’s life during the Christmas Season by giving to these disadvantaged children. This will be the only Christmas many of these children will know. If you would like to volunteer to help at the Christmas Parties, please contact any of the persons listed below. Ben Chapman 615-597-1264, Jeff & Fran Tyson 615-318-5277, Matt & Julie Kocher, 615-318-5239, Ty Linscomb 615-597-1264 Your Christmas will never be the same!!

SUGGESTED GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES Remote Control Cars Dolls Boats Stuffed Animals Equipment Jewelry Planes Perfumes Games Trinkets Matchbox Cars Balls Sports Paraphernalia (helmets, pads, etc.) Games Balls Skates Fishing Equipment (rods, reels, plugs, tackle boxes) Skateboards Camping Equipment (canteens, flashlights, binoculars, etc.) Cosmetics Baseball Cards & Others Back Packs Skates Skateboards GENERAL Crayons Movies Markers Pencils Books Combs Brushes Candles Boxed Candy Cosmetics Sunglasses Photo Albums Soaps Lotions Shampoo Gloves Cologne Figurines Flower Arrangements Christmas Sweaters or Sweatshirts PARENTS Tools Make-Up What-Nots Gloves Household Items Figurines Photo Albums Stationary Handkerchiefs After-Shave Lotion Jewelry Boxed Candy