FBC Carthage E-News
April 18, 2016
Good Morning,
This week begins a new
chapter in my life as Fran and I are officially “Empty Nesters.” The wedding for Sara and Chase was a
beautiful event on Saturday and we appreciate the prayers and thoughts for us
during these past several weeks leading up to the wedding. It was a blessing to have a great group from
FBC Carthage come to Cookeville for the wedding and reception. The planning, preparation, and prayers all
came together for a memorable day for our family. A special thanks to those who helped in
loaning items, preparations, and actually setting up the reception.
For all those preparing
for weddings in the coming months, here are several observations from the
father of the bride:
·
Don’t get lost in
the details and miss the blessing of the occasion.
·
Nobody but you
knows that a tiny detail is not exactly perfect.
·
Stay calm. Enjoy the day.
·
The wedding day goes
by very quickly. Don’t miss it.
·
At the end of the
day, the main objective is the bride and groom are married!
This week is our biggest evangelistic
event of the year: “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames.” The presentations will be Sunday night
through Tuesday, April 24-26 at the Ag Center.
I hope you are planning to be a part of this Gospel presentation through
drama. There are opportunities to be in
the drama with either a speaking or non-speaking role. There will also be needs for ushers, parking,
props, and decision counselors. Script
reading, casting and set-up will be on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 PM at the Ag
Center. Rehearsal will be most of the
day on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, April 23-24. This
is a joint effort of the churches of the New Salem Baptist Association so let’s
all join in and be a part. I promotional
video is posted on First Baptist Church Carthage FaceBook page. Check it out and then help get the word out
by sharing it on your page. This is our
effort to reach the lost in Smith County.
Let’s do all we can to share the word.
This Saturday, April 23
will be the Ground-Breaking Service for the Tennessee Baptist Convention Ministry
Building in Brentwood. Pray for Dr.
Randy Davis and all the staff of the TBC as they serve the churches throughout
the state of Tennessee.
May 15-18 is the date for our
Spring Revival services with Bro. Jimmy Arms.
Remember this week to be praying for God to do a miracle in your life,
in your home, in your family. What is
that burden you have that only God can carry and transform. Ask him for the impossible. Seek His solution to the challenges you
face. Knock on Heaven’s door and allow
the Lord Jesus to open that door and show you His great and amazing power. The church sanctuary will be open on
Wednesday’s from 10am until church time at 6:30 PM for you to come by and pray. This prayer time is provided for you to have
a time to focus your heart and prayers to God for that miracle in your
life.
Have a blessed week as you
spend time with God this week in prayer,
Bro. Tim
Here’s the news for the
week:
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Ladies are
invited to be a part of the Sew and Sews, a group of ladies that meet each
month and sew pillow case dresses for missions.
They will meet Friday, April 22, at 9 am in the Christian Life Center to
make dresses for Operation Christmas Child. If you have questions, the group
contact person is Marreet Hutchins.
·
Membership 101, a
class for persons wanting to know more about being a member of First Baptist
Church Carthage will be held this Sunday, April 24 at 9:30 AM in the
Sanctuary. Information about the church,
church membership, and the membership process will be shared. This is also a good time if you have specific
questions about the church.
·
A Church
Leadership Meeting will be held this Sunday, April 24 at 4 PM in the CLC for
all church leaders, deacons, and committee chairmen as we discuss plans for the
Spring and Summer.
·
The final meeting
of AWANA will be this Sunday from 5:30-6:30 PM.
There will be refreshments, games, and awards. We will dismiss in time for families to
attend the “Heaven’s Gates, Hell’s Flames” presentation at the Ag Center at
7:00 PM.
·
The Mission
Montana Team will meet on Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM in the Christian Life
Center. This will be our major
organizational planning meeting before the trip so all team members are needed.
·
Graduate Recognition Sunday service and luncheon will be held on Sunday, May 1.
The church-wide luncheon will be held after the morning worship service
in the CLC and everyone is invited and asked to bring a covered dish. Pictures of the graduates are needed this
week and can be brought by the church office.
We are proud of our graduates and ask God’s blessings on their lives as
they take this important step.
SCHS
: Candace Apple
Lena Broyles
Kasey Eatherly
Cameron Huff
Peyton Jackson
Katie Winfree
JCHS: Vanessa Deaver
College: Sara Frank Clark– Tennessee Tech University
Amanda Ferrell – Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Anna Maxwell – Belmont University
Mary Michael Bryan – Volunteer State Community College
Lori Dowell – Tulane School of Law
Lena Broyles
Kasey Eatherly
Cameron Huff
Peyton Jackson
Katie Winfree
JCHS: Vanessa Deaver
College: Sara Frank Clark– Tennessee Tech University
Amanda Ferrell – Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Anna Maxwell – Belmont University
Mary Michael Bryan – Volunteer State Community College
Lori Dowell – Tulane School of Law
·
A Baby Dedication
Service will be held on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8 in the 10:45 AM
service. This service is for all parents
of infants or small children as we have a special time to dedicate them to the
Lord and have a commitment time for the parents. If you would like to be a part of this
dedication service please contact the church office or see Bro. Tim, Bro. Matt,
or Audrey Russell.
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Bible Readings
for the Week:
April
11 2
Samuel 6-8 Luke 15:1-10
April
12 2 Samuel 9-11 Luke 15:11-32
April
13 2 Samuel 12-13 Luke 16
April
14 2 Samuel 14-15 Luke 17:1-19
April
15 2 Samuel 16-18 Luke 17:20-37
April
16 2 Samuel 19-20 Luke 18:1-23
April
17 2 Samuel 21-22 Luke 18:24-43
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Here are the
upcoming dates:
April
22 Sew and Sew’s @ CLC, 9:00 AM
22-28 Heaven’s
Gates, Hell’s Flames @ Ag Center
23 TBC
Building Groundbreaking @ Brentwood, 2:00 PM
24 Church
Council / Deacons / Church Leadership Meeting 4:00 PM
Last
Night of AWANA
May 1 Defeated
Creek Campground Service – Mark Dillon, 8:30 AM
Graduate Recognition and Luncheon
Mission Montana Meeting @ CLC, 3:00 PM
Deacon’s Meeting @ 7:00 PM
