FBC Carthage E-News
March 3, 2014
Good snowy morning,
It is a mess outside today
throughout Middle Tennessee. I hope you
are able to stay inside and not have to be out in the ice and snow. If you wonder if it is slippery, it is. I heard from one of our ladies who took a
fall this morning while seeing if it was slippery. She is ok, just a little shaken by the
fall. It is a perfect morning to get
those things done around the house and then have an extra long quiet time.
Congratulations to Becky
Mitchell in her new position as Minister to Children at West Side Baptist
Church in El Dorado, Arkansas. She will
begin her ministry there in a couple of weeks.
Pray for Becky as she prepares for this transition to a new field of
ministry and service. West Side’s web
site is: http://wsbchurch.org/wp/.
The Sanctuary will be
getting some needed repairs and a fresh coat of paint this week. Thanks to the ladies who stayed last night and
helped select the new color. Great
choice! We will plan to have the March
Business Meeting and Wednesday Services in the Sanctuary this week if possible.
Be in prayer this week for
Michal Deaver as she is serving in the Dominican Republic on a Medical/Dental
Mission Team.
Also, remember to pray for Fran and I as we prepare for a mission trip to work with Zeke and Layne Tomaselli in Hilo, Hawaii as they look toward the Kick-off Sunday for Ohana Church on April 20.
This is also the Week of
Prayer for North American Missions. Here
is a link for the Annie Armstrong Offering and Week of Prayer site. The site includes a daily prayer guide for
the week and a video gallery to hear the stories of the featured
missionaries. The site is: http://www.anniearmstrong.com/
This Saturday is Daylight
Savings Time so I remind you to move your clocks up one hour before you go to
bed. Spring Forward!
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here’s the News for the
week:
1.
We welcome Candace, McKenzie, and Alexis
Harper to FBC Carthage. Candace and
McKenzie come on transfer of letter and Alexis on Profession of Faith and
Baptism. Welcome!2. The Women on Missions group will meet on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 PM. They will meet at Shelia Dodge’s home, 144 Hogans Creek Road. Carol Pharris will be the guest speaker, sharing about Phoebe Ministries. All ladies are invited to attend.
3. There is still time for you to join the mission team traveling to the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home in Franklin this Friday, March 7 for a House Parent’s Night Out. We will have games, activities, supper, and a devotional with the children. We leave from the Parking Lot across Main Street from FBC Carthage at 4:45 PM.
4. The Men’s Breakfast and Ministry Projects Day will be this Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 AM. We will enjoy a hearty breakfast and a inspirational video lesson on Authentic Manhood. Afterwards we will divide into teams and go out into the community for several ministry projects. Invite other men to join you for this morning of ministry.
5. GriefShare continues to meet each Tuesday night at 6:00 PM at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Upper Ferry Road. Last week we had four new group members. There is still room and time for you to join in this grief support ministry. Grief Share is a ministry of comfort to those experiencing the grief of losing a friend or loved one. Bro. Tim Frank is leading the sessions which address the specific issues and needs of those experiencing the grief of the loss of loved ones. The sessions are open to everyone and a workbook will be available for all sessions for a cost of $15.
6. The Senior Adult Fellowship will have a covered dish luncheon next Tuesday, March 11 at 11:30 AM in the Christian Life Center. Jan Johnson, Director of the Smith County Senior Citizens Center will be our special guest.
7. Copies of the March Bible Pathways are in the Connection Point for you to use in reading the Bible through in 2014.
8. Operation Christmas Child collection boxes are located at the entrance doors for you to bring items throughout the year for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. As you see items on sale you can buy them and bring them to be included with this year’s shoebox ministry. For more information you can contact Melody Tackett. Items requested for March are:
Gloves Scarves Toboggans Socks
Nail Clippers Emery Boards T-shirts Combs/brushes
9. All couples are invited to attend a special Art of Marriage Weekend at FBC Carthage on April 4-5. This weekend will feature marriage building and strengthening sessions on Friday evening and Saturday in the Christian Life Center. These sessions are open to all couples and the only cost is $35 per couple for the workbooks and materials. Sign-up this Sunday as we focus on building strong, healthy, and vibrant marriages.
10. The church has many light colored wooden chairs in various sizes for sale at $5 each. If you would like one or several you can see Bro. Tim Frank.
11. Youth and Children are reminded and encouraged to get their registrations in for the two special summer camps. See Bro. Jeff Hall for questions on registration or for more information.
· The Children’s CentriKid Camp is June 16-20 at Campbellsville University. The cost is $275 and for more information on CentriKid Camp go to: http://centrikid.com/
· The Youth Student Liffe Camp will be July 13-19 at Daytona Beach. Florida. The cost is $259 and for more information go to: http://www.studentlife.com/events/beach
12. There will be a Community Gospel Singing this Saturday, March 8 from 11 AM to 12 Midnight at the Ag Center. This Gospel Singing is a come and go event for the whole community.
13. Last night we shared a short video which highlights the mission emphasis of the Southern Baptist Convention. It is a perfect video to watch on a cold, snowy day. Check it out: http://vimeo.com/84160449
14. Here is one more video of local interest; Bo Bice made this music video in Carthage and there are three persons for FBC Carthage in the video and one special house. Great song in familiar settings: http://www.bonafidebice.com/glory-hallelujah/
