FBC Carthage E-News
July 21, 2014
Good Morning,
Wow! Last week was quite a week in many different
ways. For the youth and leaders at
Student Life Camp in Daytona it was a week of worship and study on the theme
“Who Do You Say I Am?” Jesus’ question to
the disciples. There were several challenges on the trip, including a thief
breaking in the van on the last night in Georgia, but the group had a great
trip as they grew closer to the Lord and each other.
Last nig ht’s showing of
the movie, “God’s Not Dead” was a great event with well over 100 people in
attendance. For those in attendance, I
encourage you to send a text to people you know and say, “God’s Not Dead.”
It was a blessing to have
Izzy, Ben, and Cassandra Gates with us yesterday in worship, Sunday School, and
at the movie. We received a love
offering for Izzy and her family which will go into a special account set up at
Community Bank. If you would like to
contribute you can bring your gift to the church office or simply go by
Community Bank.
We praise the Lord as Bro.
Jerry Wilmore has his final radiation treatment today! This has been a long road for Jerry, Cindy,
and Clayton. Continue to pray for them
in the next several weeks of recovery and strength. I have been praying through the Psalms for
Jerry and God’s healing in his body. Last
week Psalm 40 and 42 were especially impressed upon my heart and mind.
“I waited patiently
for the Lord and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He also
brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet on a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth – Praise to our God; Many will see
it and fear, and will trust in the Lord.
(Psalm 40:1-2)”
I am also happy to share
that Mrs. Erlene Robinson is out of the hospital and in rehab at Richland Place
in Nashville.
Last week we mentioned a
special vote in the Smith County Commission meeting and I am glad to report
that they voted to keep the alcohol setbacks the same and not reduce the
regulations on selling beer. They also
voted to support Amendment 1 on the ballot in November which allows Tennessee
to place regulations and common sense safeguards on abortion practices. I am praying for the day when the slaughter
of innocent children in the womb (estimated over 60 million in the United
States since 1973) is completely ended.
We cannot sit idle and pretend nothing is wrong. We must not stop the fight for the rights and
life of the unborn children. For more
information on Amendment 1 go to: http://factn.org/tennessee-amendment-1/
You and I are to be salt
and light in our community, making a difference in the name of Jesus. Let your light shine this week for Him.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here’s the news for the
week:
1.
The Backyard
Bible Clubs come to a close this week on Tuesday, July 22 with two special
Block Parties. The first Block Party
with inflatables, refreshments, and fun will be held at Project Circle from 1-3
PM. The second Block Party will be held at
the South Carthage Housing Projects from 4-6 PM. Volunteers are needed at both of these End of
Summer Block Parties. All you have to do
is come.
2.
The Church-wide
Camping Trip will begin this Friday, July 25!
FBC Carthage has reserved eight spaces on the lake at Defeated Creek
Campground for our first camping trip as a church family. There are still spaces available for you to
join us with your RV or in a tent. Call
the church office 735-1929 to reserve a spot.
In addition to camping, we will have activities on Saturday, July 26 for
everyone to join in. We will conduct a
Backyard Bible Club for the children in the Campground at 10:00 AM at the large
Pavilion just outside the Campground.
Following the Bible Club we will gather at the Pavilion for a cook-out
at 12 Noon and eat around 1:00 PM. The
church will furnish hot dogs and hamburgers and a big cooler of ice cold
lemonade. Everyone is asked to bring a
dish or two to share and your favorite
soft drinks. The afternoon will be spent
with lake activities, visiting together, and enjoying the day.
3.
We will move our
8:00 AM Sunday morning service to the Defeated Creek Campground Pavilion on
July 27. The early service will begin at
8:30 AM. All other services will be as regularly
scheduled at FBC Carthage; 9:30 AM Sunday School and 10:45 AM Worship. This is going to be a full weekend of fun,
food, and fellowship with our church family.
Make your plans to join us.
4.
The Smith County
Fair will be July 28-August 2 and FBC Carthage will have a ministry booth in
the exhibit area from 5:30-8:00 PM each evening. This ministry booth is a great opportunity
for our church to reach out into our community. The Sunday School classes will be leading
the work each of the nights. FBC
Carthage will provide your entrance on the night you work in the booth. Simply enter the Fair through the back gate
and let Deborah Weaver, our Church Secretary, know you are working in the
booth. Be sure and wear your ministry
t-shirt on the night you work in the booth.
Schedule
for Classes Working in the FBC Carthage Fair Both
Monday Jim Broyles
& Samantha Upchurch
Tuesday Youth
Wednesday Jan
Broyles’ College and Career
Thursday Michael Collins
Friday Cindy Dowell
Saturday Brad Tackett
5.
On Thursday, July
31we will have the opportunity to host the Smith County School Teachers for a
luncheon at 11:00 AM. This luncheon is a
large undertaking and requires many volunteers in the preparation and
serving. If you are available to help on
Wednesday or Thursday, July 30-31, please contact Bro. Tim.
6.
We close out the
Summer with a bang on Sunday, August 3.
We will gather at John and Rhonda Etheridge’s home, 320 Hogans Creek
Road at 5:00 PM and enjoy a covered dish picnic together. After dark, we will have a fireworks
spectacular.
7.
Please pray for our
Mission Trip to New York City, August 10-16 as we work with New City Church, a
one-year old church start in Queens. The
mission team consists of seven members, four from FBC Carthage and three from
Upper Helton Baptist in Alexandria.
Click here for a first-year report from New City Church: http://issuu.com/patrickthompson1/docs/new_city_church_year_one_update
8.
The New Salem
Baptist Association will be coordinating a Mission Trip to Cincinnati on August
14-17 to conduct Vacation Bible School and a Community Block Party at McKelvey
Road Baptist Church. Team members are
needed for this mission effort. You can
contact Bro. Jeff or Bro. Marty Dodge to sign-up and get more information on
the trip.
9.
A special showing
of “An Appalachian Dawn” will be held on Saturday, August 9, 6:30 PM at the Ag
Center. This movie tells the story of God’s
transformation of Clay County, Kentucky from one of the worst places in America
for drug use, crime, violence, and suicide into a model community. The transformation came about as the
Christians and churches came together and took a stand to honor God and pray. Join with concerned citizens across our
county as we proclaim that the only hope for change and transformation in lives
and communities comes from Jesus Christ.
10.
Mission/ministry
t-shirts are available for you to pick up in the Connection Point.
11.
For those not
camping this weekend, there will be a Gospel Concert at the Ag Center on Friday
night, July 25 at 7PM with The Isaacs and Wilburn and Wilburn. Admission is $10 at the door.
12.
Early voting has
begun through August 2 and the Election Day is coming up quickly, Thursday,
August 7. As in every election it
important for every citizen to go to the polls and vote. It is a privilege to elect our leaders
locally, state-wide, and nationally.
Don’t take your right to vote for granted. Vote!
