On the Word: FBC Carthage E-News for August 25, 2014

FBC Carthage E-News

August 25, 2014

Good Morning,

Summer vacation ends today for many of our college and university students as they begin their Fall semester of classes. For those returning to the college campus the semester marks another step closer to their degree completion. For those beginning their first semester there may be great anxiety mixed with excitement. This is a special day and week to pray for all our students, especially those in colleges and universities. Listed below are the students from FBC Carthage who we have every week on our Wednesday night prayer list. If you or a student connected to FBC Carthage are not listed, please contact the church office (735-1929) to be added to the weekly list.

Pray for our college students:

Anna Maxwell - Belmont

Timmy Bush - Cumberland

Conner Dodson - Cumberland

Brianna Gregory - Cumberland

Hailey Hendry - Cumberland

Hailey Wilmore - Cumberland

Tommy Lee Bane - Hartsville Tech

Amanda Eatherly - Lipscomb

Crystal McCormick - MTSU

Jake Azbell - Ole Miss

Kirk Conger - Ole Miss

Matthew Nesbitt – Southeast Lineman Training Center, Trenton, GA

Ryan Angel - TTU

Leah Bane -TTU

Chelsea Bell - TTU

Mary Lynn Bush - TTU

Brittany Chappell - TTU

Grant Denny - TTU

Van Fields - TTU

Sara Frank - TTU

Hunter Hackett - TTU

Spencer Hackett - TTU

Wade Johnson - TTU

Parrish Little - TTU

Zach Sanders - TTU

Caleb Smith - TTU

Betsy Trainham - TTU

Jill Frank - Texas A & M

Kate Conger – UT

Margo Wills - UT

Mary Michael Denney - Vol State

Madison Dillon - Vol State

Kelsey Harper- Vol State

Brandon Harris - Vol State

James Fields - Vol State

Gage Scurlock - Vol State

Amelia Shoemake - Vol State

Congratulations to Cal and Lauren Welch in the birth of their daughter, Emery Kay Welch, born Thursday, August 21.

Our Fall semester of GriefShare is underway on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Upper Ferry Road. GriefShare is a caring, support group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one in death. Everyone is invited and welcome to join in this 12 week study. The material covered will help you in your journey through grief.

A free, on-line resource for anyone you know who has lost a loved one is the daily email devotionals from GriefShare. You simply go to http://www.griefshare.org/dailyemails and sign-up for the devotionals.

This Saturday, August 30 is a special fund-raising event at the Ag Center for Izzy Gates and her family. Izzy is making a remarkable recovery after her 4-wheeler accident and this event is a way we can be of help to her and her family. “Painting with Izzy” begins at 10:00 AM and lunch and other activities begin at 12:00 Noon. Join in the festivities as we support and encourage this courageous little girl.

Have a blessed week as you live out your faith,

Bro. Tim

Here’s the news for the week:

1. This Friday, August 29 is the first home football game as Smith County High plays Gordonsville. Following the game we will host the first of our 5^th Quarter Youth Fellowships for students, grades 7-12. We will have games, food, fellowship, and an inspirational devotion. New this year, we will have special door prize give-a-ways. This week’s prize is a 42 inch flat-screen television! Spread the news and invite your friends to join you for this fun evening after the BIG game. Samantha Upchurch’s Sunday School class will be the lead helpers for the evening.

2. Next Sunday morning, August 31, we will observe the Lord’s Supper in both morning services.

3. Next Sunday afternoon, August 31 is a church-wide, covered dish picnic at Crump Paris Park. Activities will begin around 4:00 PM and the picnic meal at 5:00 PM. Following the meal we will have our evening service at the pavilion. We will be next to Kid’s Central playground so bring the kids, a picnic dish, and a lawn chair and join us for a fun-filled evening together.

4. The Men’s Breakfast and work-day projects will resume on Saturday, September 13 at 7:00 AM.

5. Sunday, September 21 will be a special day with the focus on “Back to Church Day.” This is the day for all Sunday School teachers and classes to contact and encourage every member to be back with us at church. Be making your plans to be at FBC Carthage on Sunday, September 21.

6. Sunday, September 27-28 will be another special weekend at FBC Carthage as we welcome Frank Sherwin, creation speaker for ICR, Institute for Creation Research. He will share two session on Saturday evening, September 27 and he will be our special guest in the Sunday services, September 28. Invite friends to join you for this important and inspirational weekend.

7. Another date for your calendar is November 2-5, our Fall Revival. Our special guest evangelist will be Brent Gambrell, one of the main speakers for last year’s winter youth conference.

8. Speaking of dates, here are the church calendar dates through September:

Aug 29 5^th Quarter Fellowship

30 Izzy Gates Fundraiser@ Ag Center, 12 Noon

31 Labor Day Picnic@ Crump Paris Park, 4:00 PM

Sept 5 5^th Quarter Fellowship

7 Defeated Creek Campground Service led by Michael Collins, 8:30AM

Deacon’s Meeting

8 WOM Meeting @ Melody Tackett’s Home, 740 Jackson, 6:30 PM

Backpack Packing @ Ag Center, 4:30 PM

9 Senior Adult Fellowship

10 Food Truck @ Ag Center, 11:00 AM

Monthly Business Meeting