FBC Carthage E-News
July 11, 2016
Good Afternoon,
Matt and I had the opportunity to take 21 highly excited
boys from Smith County to Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville this
morning. Lighthouse provides a week-long
camp for children who might not have the chance to go to camp. The children come at no cost to them through
the generous donations and sponsorship of people across Tennessee. Many of the boys and girls who attend
Lighthouse will profess their faith in Jesus and begin their journey as a
follower of Christ. I am glad we can
partner with Lighthouse as they share the gospel through the camp experience.
We had a great Mission Montana Report last night in the
Evening Service followed by some delicious homemade ice cream. Thanks to all who shared and to those who
brought the ice cream. This Sunday
Evening Service will be a singing service with several special musical
surprises. The service begins at
6:00PM.
Thank you for the many congratulations on our 34th
Wedding Anniversary yesterday. Marriage
is a journey and it has been a blessing to share the journey with Fran. I hope the message on marriage was helpful to
you in your journey. In the message
yesterday morning I mentioned the importance of love and respect in a marriage
and referenced a book by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs called “Love and Respect.” Here is a message he recently brought at
Saddleback Church that explores the concept a little deeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=388ZduTXiws.
The next BIG mission/ministry opportunity will be our booth
at the Smith County Fair, July 25-30. We
will need volunteers each night to greet the people as we give our water, make
sno-cones, do face painting, and have a photograph booth. The Sunday School classes are asked to take a
night to serve in the ministry booth.
This is always a lot of fun and a good way to visit with our community.
Speaking of missions, pray for Marty and Sheila Dodge as
they travel to the country of Guatemala
to share the love and good news of Jesus.
On a sad note, please pray for the family of Tony Fleenor
who passed away on Sunday, July 10. Tony
was the Interim Pastor of FBC Carthage prior to my coming as Pastor. Tony was a good friend and loved to share the message of Jesus. His funeral service will will be at 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 14 at Stevens Street Baptist Church. Interment will follow at
Cookeville City Cemetery. The family
will receive friends Thursday from 12 p.m. until service time at the church.
Have a blessed week as you
share your story,
Bro. Tim
Here’s the news for the
week:
·
The Young at Heart will meet on Tuesday, July 12 at 11:30 AM
in the Christian Life Center for a covered dish luncheon. Emergency Services Director, Jeff Crockett
will be our guest speaker.
·
The July business meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 13
at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
·
Family, Youth, Young at Heart Trip to Dollywood - July 14th
Park admission is $65 plus you will need money for food. Bus will leave that morning at 6:30 am and
return sometime that evening. See Bro. Matt for more information.
·
An Expectant Mom / New Mom’s Luncheon for expecting mothers and mothers of babies 1
year and younger will be held on July 16, 2016 at 12 Noon in the Christian Life
Center. Childcare will be provided. See Elizabeth Davis for more information and
to RSVP.
·
This Sunday, July 17 at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary, we will
have an informational meeting for a mission trip to New York City on December
1-4 to work with New City Church in Queens as they distribute coats to the homeless.
·
The Smith County Pregnancy Help Center is hosting a trip on
Tuesday, July 19 to Trinity Broadcasting Network for a taping of an upcoming
television program featuring Perry Stone, Todd Hoskins, Dave Garcia, Larry and
Gina Bean, and Chris Hill. For every
person 12 years and older, Trinity will donate $20 to the Pregnancy
Center. We will meet at FBC Carthage
parking lot at 4:30 PM and take the church bus.
Sign-up in the Connection Point for this special fundraiser trip for the
Pregnancy Help Center.
·
We have two youth tickets left for the Main Event Men’s
Conference on July 22-23 in Nashville. This event will feature Tim Tebow, Nick
Vujicic, TC Stallings, Johnny Hunt and other Christian speakers as they
challenge us in our walk with Christ.
See Bro. Matt for the remaining ticket.
·
A Mother and Daughter will be held on Sunday, July 24 at 12
Noon in the Christian Life Center. Lunch
and childcare will be provided. This
special event is for all mothers and daughters and grandmothers and
granddaughters. RSVP with Elizabeth
Davis.
·
Operation Christmas Child
Collection items for July: Socks
and Flip-flops Collection items for August School supplies, solar
calculators, pencils, pens, crayons,
markers, paper (please make sure notebooks or packs of paper will fit in the
shoeboxes
·
Mark your calendars for these up-coming events:
July 12 Young At Heart Lunch, 11:30 AM
July 14 Church-wide Trip to Dollywood, 6:30 AM
July 16 New Mothers Brunch, 12:00 Noon
July 19 Trip to Trinity Broadcast, 4:30 PM
July 22-23 The Main Event - Men’s Conference
July 24 Mother/daughter tea, 12:00 Noon
July 24 Leadership meeting, 4:00 PM
July 26 Women On Missions Meeting at Hickman Baptist
July 25-30 Smith County Fair
·
The Read Through the Bible readings for this week are:
July 11 -
Psalms 4-6 Acts 17:16-34
July 12 -
Psalms 7-9 Acts 18
July 13 -
Psalms 10-12 Acts 19:1-20
July 14 -
Psalms 13-15 Acts 19:21-41
July 15 -
Psalms 16-17 Acts 20:1-16
July 16 -
Psalms 18-19 Acts 20:17-38
July 17 -
Psalms 20-22 Acts 21:1-17
