FBC Carthage E-News
December 7, 2015
Good Morning,
This has been a festive
weekend with the Lighthouse Camp’s Girls Christmas Party, Advent service, and
Carthage Christmas Parade. This is a
wonderful time of the year to be involved in the activities and events of
Christmas. The music, the lights, the
special activities all go into making this “the most wonderful time of the
year.” The focus of Christmas is on the
Lord Jesus Christ and the purpose for which He came, to save us from our
sins. Everything reminds us of Him and
the true Gift of Christmas.
During this Christmas
season we are focusing on the work of the International Mission Board and the
Southern Baptist Missionaries serving throughout the world. We are also receiving our largest special
offering of the year, the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions. A we generously give to missions we can be
assured that 100% of every dollar given goes to the work of our 4000+
missionaries around the world as they share Christ and make Him known. All administrative costs come from the money
given through the Cooperative Program as we systematically give throughout the
year. If you missed the special videos
and information during the week of prayer for International Missions you can
check that out at: http://media1.imbresources.org/files/234/23491/23491-124691.pdf
The Women on Mission and
Girls in Action have begun delivering Christmas Cards through the WOM Mission
Express. There is a “mailbox in the
Connection Point for you to drop off your cards to members of First
Baptist. The cards are then placed in “mailslots”
by last name for you to stop by and pick up. A donation vase is located near
the “mailbox” with proceeds going to the
Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions. No
stamps are required, just a request for the money you would spend on stamps be
given to the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions. This is the year to send Christmas Cards to
your church family utilizing the WOM Mission Express.
Thank you to everyone who
came out for the “Singing on the Steps” last night for the Carthage Christmas
Parade. A special “Thank You” to those
who helped with the technical details, coffee, and hot chocolate. I enjoy the parade much more as share it as a
church family. The more we do together,
the closer we become in our connections together.
I mentioned in yesterday’s
message that YouVersion Bible App has just had its 200th million free download. YouVersion has 1,200+ Bible versions in almost
900 languages. If you do not have a
Bible app on your phone, tablet, computer you can check it out at https://www.youversion.com/.
Be careful to take time to
enjoy and celebrate the Christmas season as it rushes by. With all the activities it can become a
tangled blur of events, parties, presents, and dinners. This is the season of “peace on earth,
goodwill toward men.” Slow down and
experience it. Christmas 2015 will only
happen this year. Don’t miss it. January and the New Year will be here soon
enough. These are the days we celebrate
the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
On a personal note, I
congratulate my daughter, Sara Frank, as she graduates this Saturday from
Tennessee Tech with a BS in Marketing.
Have a blessed week as you
thank God for Jesus, THE Light that shines in the darkness!
Bro. Tim
Here’s the News for the
week:
·
The Women on
Missions will meet tonight, Monday, December 7 at 6:30 PM at the home of Marreet
Hutchins, 649 Carmack Avenue. All ladies
welcome and invited.
·
This Friday,
December 11 will be the Annual Ladies’ Christmas Ornament Exchange at 6:30 PM
in the Christian Life Center. All ladies
are invited for this fun-filled event.
Bring an ornament to exchange and an appetizer to share.
·
The Young at
Heart group will be traveling on Tuesday, December 8 at 2:00 PM for to see the
lights at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville and have dinner. Invite someone to go along with you for this festive
trip.
·
This Saturday,
December 12 will be the Boy’s Christmas Parties at Lighthouse Christian Camp in
Smithville. This would be a great event
for you and your family to do together.
Plan to be at Lighthouse around 9:00 am to volunteer and help. If you would like to ride the bus with the
children or follow in your vehicle be at the church parking lot on Main Street
at 8:15AM. The party will conclude
around 3:00pm.
·
The
Community Food Distribution will be this Wednesday, December 9 at 12 Noon at
the Smith County Ag Center. Volunteers
are needed around 11:00 AM.
·
Many Christmas events
will be planned in the coming weeks and everyone is asked to contact the Church
Office if you plan to use the Christian Life Center for your class event. There are several extra events already
scheduled and a little coordination goes a long way in keeping conflicts to a
minimum and everyone having a merry Christmas season.
·
Here is a list of
the special Christmas events:
o December 11- The
Annual Ladies’ Christmas Ornament Exchange at 6:30 PM in the Christian Life
Center. All ladies are invited for this fun-filled
event. Bring an ornament to exchange and
an appetizer to share.
o December 20 The
Christmas Sunday service at 10:30 AM with a special Christmas program by the
choir and the Christmas message.
o December 20 The
Shut-In Home Services will be at 5:00 PM as we share a service of carols,
communion, and a Christmas message in the homes.
o December 24 The
Christmas Eve Service will be at 5:00 PM with candles, carols, communion and a
celebration of Christmas.
·
Here is the Read
the Bible for Life passages for this week, November 30:
Day
1 Acts 27-28
Day
2 Philippians 1-4
Day
3 Philemon; Colossians
1-4
Day
4 Ephesians 1-4
Day
5 Ephesians 5-6; Titus
1-3
Day
6 1 Timothy 1-6
