FBC Carthage E-News
May 4, 2015
Good Morning,
This is a big week or two
for many families in our church and community as they prepare for Graduation Ceremonies
at the two local high schools and many colleges and universities. We have a great group of graduates at FBC
Carthage and are proud of their accomplishment as they receive their
diplomas. Please pray for the graduates
over the next couple of weeks as they celebrate this special time in their
lives. Our 2015 graduates are:
High
School Graduates - Seth Agee,
Peyton Azbell , Mason Dillon, Wes Dunbar ,Tre’
Gammons, Tanner Hackett
College/Trade
School Graduates - Leah Bane, Tommy Lee Bane, Angela Kinslow Brown, Timmy Bush,
Katie Daugherty, Grant Denney, Mark Dillon, Zach Sanders
This coming Sunday, May 10
we will be recognizing and honoring our mothers on Mother’s Day. We have a special gift for all ladies this
Sunday. In addition, we are planning to
take pictures of individuals and families.
Bring your family and join us for a special day in honor of mom.
This Sunday, May 10 will
also be Baby Dedication in the morning service.
We have several babies and families planning to be a part of this
Dedication Service. If you would like to
participate please contact Bro. Tim or Audrey Russell.
Speaking of special Sunday
morning services, I remind you of the special services through the remainder of
the month of May:
·
May 10 is
Mother’s Day and we will recognize and remember the blessings of our moms. We will have a special gift for every lady in
the services and pictures will be made so bring your families.
·
On May 17, Navy
Captain Barry Wilmore will share of his experiences as the recent Commander of
the International Space Station and bring the morning message.
·
On May 24, we
will focus on the importance of the Bible, God’s Word and have a special
presentation from the Gideons on the power of God’s Word to change lives
through faith in Jesus Christ. This will
also be the day we distribute the mission t-shirts to everyone for the
Summer. The emphasis will be “Do
Something.”
·
On May 31 we will
have Special Music from Crystal McCall and the Bluegrass group she plays
with. In addition, we will observe the
Lord’s Supper on this 5th Sunday.
Mission Montana 2015 is
coming together as we make preparations for our trip on June 24-July 4. As of today we have 20 signed up for the
team. We will be collecting small toys
to distribute during the Carnival one evening in Montana. The WOM is also planning a Cookie Bake on
Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 AM in the CLC.
Everyone can be a part of Mission Montana 2015 as you pray for the team.
Speaking of Montana, the
First Baptist Church in Poplar has a great need this Sumer for help with the
Children’s Ministry. They presently have
several helpers from a neighboring town coming to help on Wednesday nights but
the group of students will not be available during the Summer. If you or someone you know would like a
Summer of missions, contact Bro. Tim and let’s talk about arrangements in
Poplar. We make a difference in the five
days of the mission trip each year.
Think of the impact of a person or persons serving several weeks/months
with the church in Poplar. This may be
exactly the opportunity to serve the Lord which you have been praying for.
The initial set-up and use
of the Association’s Ministry Trailer was a great success on Saturday. The
children present enjoyed the two new inflatables and everyone had some popcorn,
cotton candy, and sno-cones. We had a
dedication of the trailer and equipment to the glory and purpose of God. Our first scheduled use of the Ministry
Trailer will be Friday, June 12, the final day of Vacation Bible School.
We had 17 present for the
Defeated Creek Campground Service this past Sunday. Thank you Brad Tackett for leading this
service.
Even though the Supreme
Court has finished hearing the arguments on the issue of marriage, it is still
important for God’s people to pray for the Justices and the decision they will
bring on this pivotal case.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here’s the news for the
week:
·
The Women on
Missions will meet tonight, May 4 at 6:30 PM at the home of Mary Lou Key, 308
Cullum Street. All ladies are invited to
attend.
·
The last Men’s
Breakfast before Summer Break will be this Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 AM. All men are invited to join us for a
delicious breakfast and a great motivational lesson. Following the breakfast, we will have
opportunity to help Brad Tackett pack up and move to their new home.
·
If you would like
to sponsor a child or youth for one of the Summer camps, see Jeff Hall. These life-changing camps are a great
experience for the children and students.
·
The May Business
Meeting will be this Wednesday, May 5 at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. In addition to monthly reports, there will be
a couple of important recommendations for consideration.
·
This Thursday,
May 7 is the National Day of Prayer and a special Prayer Rally will be held at
5:00 PM on the steps of the Old Courthouse.
Everyone is urged to pray for our nation, especially on this Day of
Prayer and join in the combined prayer time at the Courthouse.
·
Reminder to all
adults 55+, the Young at Heart Ministry
will have its monthly luncheon next Tuesday, May 12 at 11:30 AM in the
Christian Life Center. Everyone bring a
covered-dish and we will have a great luncheon and program together.
·
The Pregnancy
Help Center will have a special Fund-raiser Trip to Trinity Broadcast on
Monday, May 11. There is no cost to
attend and Trinity will contribute $20 for everyone in the group. We will meet in the church parking lot at
4:30 PM and travel on the bus to the studios in Hendersonville. The program that night will feature Praise the
Lord taping with host Jason Crabb and special guests T. Graham Brown, Jimmy
Fortune, Jeff Bates, Brady Weldon and Demetria Stallings.
·
The New Salem
Baptist Association will have a Children’s Day Camp for grades 1-6 on May 25-29
at the New Middleton Baptist Church. The
cost is $20 per child with lunch provided.
The schedule is from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM each day. See Bro. Tim for registration forms.
·
Sign-ups for the
Church-wide Rafting Trip on Saturday, May 30 are underway. Contact Bro. Jeff for more information and to
sign-up.
