FBC Carthage E-News
September 12, 2016
Good Morning,
Yesterday was a day of remembrance for many Americans as we prayed
and reflected on the events of 9/11/2001.
It is hard to imagine 15 years have passed since that fateful day that
changed our nation and changed our lives.
Seeing the images and video of those two towers crumbling to the ground
brings back a flood of memories and feelings.
I remember, as most of you, where I was and what I did on the morning of
September 11, 2001. It is like that day
is burned into my memory. For the
thousands of people who were killed and the millions of lives that were
impacted may we never forget the agony and emotions of that day and the weeks
and months that followed.
As I watched the special memorial program last night in the
comfort of my home, I saw the videos of the policemen and firemen who were
running into the burning towers while everyone else was running out. It made me stop and pray for our policemen, firemen,
and EMTs who daily rush into harm’s way to help those in need. This week is a week of remembrance but it is also
a week to express appreciation to those who serve us, the brave heroes of our
community. As you see a policeman, sheriff’s
deputy, fireman, EMT, rescue squad member, or other emergency personnel, take a
minute to thank them for their faithful service. In this day of unrest and protest across our
nation, it is time for us to acknowledge and show appreciation for those who
serve.
While we are expressing appreciation for those who faithfully
serve, let’s remember to be thankful for those who serve in the work and
ministry of First Baptist Church. We have many who serve the Lord and the people
of our church in the various ministries and behind the scenes every week. Let us never forget that volunteers give
countless hours each week to serve the needs of this congregation. From those making phone calls and visits, to
audio-visual technicians, to teachers, to musicians, to workers in the
preschool, to many other faithful workers let us all say “Thank You for a job
well done.”
Please continue to pray for those who continue to recover after
surgeries and health issues. Also,
please remember Corey and Lyndsey Cunningham as they await the birth of their
twin daughters this week.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim Frank
Here’s the News for the Week:
- The Women on Missions meeting will be tonight Monday, September 12 at 6:30 PM in the Christian Life Center. All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend.
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During the month of September we are focusing on
State Missions through the Tennessee Baptist Convention and receiving the
Golden Offering for State Missions. The Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions is a child
coming to Christ through Journey Camps. It’s English being taught to someone
from another country and sharing Jesus with them in the process. It’s some of
the poorest people in America receiving physical help and the gospel. It’s a
boy at a youth detention facility being saved and baptized. And so much more! I
encourage everyone to give to this special offering which provides funds for
many mission and ministry works across our state. Check out this website for more information,
videos, and a breakdown of the distribution for this special offering. Go to:
http://www.tnbaptist.org/page.asp?page=127
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The Backpack Ministry needs volunteers today,
September 12 at 4:00 PM at the Ag Center to pack food bags for the school children
in Smith County. Each week, 250 children
receive these bags in their backpacks to have food to eat over the weekend.
This ministry meets the basic needs of children in our community every
week. Come out today and help pack these
food bags and pray for the children they will help this month.
- An Association-wide Senior Adult Fish Fry will be held at FBC Carthage in the Christian Life Center on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 PM. The New Salem Baptist Association is providing all the food, all you have to bring is yourself. All adults 55+ are invited to attend.
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The Community Food Distribution will be this
Wednesday, September 14 at the Smith County Ag Center. Volunteers are asked to come at 10 AM to help
unload the truck, pack the boxes, and distribute the food. This Community Food Distribution is quite an
operation to see and a great ministry to be involved. Volunteers are allowed to pack a box for
themselves or for a needy family they would like to take food.
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Sew ‘n Sews will meet on Friday, September 16 at
9:00 AM in the Christian Life Center for their monthly sewing ministry as they
make pillowcase dresses for the Operation Christmas Child Ministry. Everyone is invited, whether you can sew or
not.
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Our next 5th Quarter Youth Fellowship
is this Friday, September 16 after the Smith County football game with
Livingston. Rev. Chris Young, Youth
Minister from FBC Livingston will be our special guest speaker. All youth grades 7-12 are invited for food,
fun, and prizes at the 5th Quarter Fellowship.
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A Church Unity Picnic will be held on Saturday,
September 17, 11:00 AM at the Living Waters
Church in Gordonsville. Turn right at
the 4-Way intersection and the church is on the left, just beyond Wilson
Bank. FBC Carthage will join with other
churches for this special picnic. Bring
a covered dish and enjoy the day.
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FBC Carthage will have a ministry outreach at
the Walton Day Celebration in Downtown Carthage on Saturday, September 24. We will set up the Inflatables from the
Association Block Party Trailer at 9:00 AM and the event lasts until 4:00
PM. Volunteers are needed to monitor the
Inflatables.
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Mark your calendars for two special upcoming
events:
October
20 Trip to the Ark Encounter. We will leave early morning and travel to
this life-sive replica of Noah’s Ark, built in Kentucky. Adult tickets for the Ark Encounter are $40.
November
11-12 will be the photo dates for a new Church Pictorial Directory. We want everyone included in this special
directory.
- GriefShare, a 12-week grief support group is being offered each Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM in the Smith County Chamber of Commerce Building, 939 Upper Ferry Road. GriefShare is open to everyone, especially those who have lost loved ones in death. There is no cost for the sessions and a workbook is available for a suggested donation of $15. GriefShare is sponsored by First Baptist Church Carthage, Sanderson Funeral Home, and Bass Funeral Home. Tell someone who is grieving about GriefShare this week.
- The
Read Through the Bible readings for this week are:
Sept. 12 - Proverbs 16-18 2 Corinthians 6
Sept. 13 - Proverbs 19-21 2
Corinthians 7
Sept. 14 - Proverbs 22-24 2
Corinthians 8
Sept. 15 - Proverbs 25-26 2
Corinthians 9
Sept. 16 - Proverbs 27-29 2
Corinthians 10
Sept. 17 - Proverbs 30-31 2
Cor. 11:1-15
Sept. 18 - Ecclesiastes 1-3 2
Cor. 11:16-33
