FBC Carthage E-News
November 21, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
This is Thanksgiving week
and I hope you and your family have a very blessed celebration of the blessings
of God. We have so many things for which
to be thankful. Remember to give thanks
for the eternal blessing we have in Jesus Christ. As you have opportunity this week, publically
and privately give thanks to God for the cross of Jesus Christ and the
sacrifice He made for our sins. He died
on the cross for our sins. Thank You for
the cross, Lord!
The Thanksgiving Dinner
was a great event last night. Thanks to
the Special Events Committee for preparing the turkey, dressing, ham, rolls,
and drinks. It was very well attended
with more than 125 people. The sharing
time was one of the best we have had as many shared words of thanksgiving and
praise.
This is the final day for
our Operation Christmas Child emphasis.
It has been a fantastic year of reaching our goals and breaking records
for our participation. Our church goal
was 300 boxes and as of this moment we have received 303 boxes! We also serve as an area drop-off point with
a goal of 1082 and as of this moment we have processed over 1471 boxes! Thank you to those who have worked so hard to
see this project succeed in such a great way.
Join us in praying for the boxes as they are taken to the Regional
Drop-Off in Cookeville and then on to the boys and girls of the world!
This Sunday, November 27 will be the final day to bring your coats for the Mission New York Trip, December 1-5. The Mission New York Team will carry the coats to the city to distribute them in one of the largest public housing areas in the United States. A box is located in the Connection Point for your coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. All sizes are needed, especially the XL, XXL, and XXXL.
We have added one more additional day for the new Pictorial Directory on Thursday, November 1. There are several times open on that Thursday. If you haven’t made your reservations, contact Deborah at the Church Office, at 615-735-1929 today. It is so important that every family be included in the directory. In addition to a free 8x10 photo and a free copy of the completed directory, every family photographed will also receive yearly updated directory as we add families and as families change. There will also be opportunity to purchase additional pictures if desired.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here is the news of the week:
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A special
community-wide prayer time will be held today, Monday, November 21 at 5:00 PM
at the Old Courthouse. This is a monthly
prayer meeting for the needs of our community, state, and nation. Everyone is
invited.
·
Thanksgiving boxes
of food will be prepared on Tuesday, November 22 at 5:00 PM in the Christian
Life Center and distributed on Wednesday, November 23 at 9:00 AM. Everyone is invited to join in this special
ministry project.
·
Use this video as
a worship and thanksgiving resource this week as you thank the Lord Jesus for
the cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAplJ0_jDFc
·
A special
one-night “Surviving the Holidays” GriefShare meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 22, at 6:00
PM at the Chamber of Commerce on Upper Ferry Road. Surviving the
Holidays will share comfort and counsel for those who have lost loved ones as
they face the holiday season. There is no charge for this class and a
free workbook will be given to the first 50 attendees. This helpful class
is for everyone in the community, especially those who have lost a loved one
this past year.
·
Our monthly
Membership 101 Class will meet this Sunday, November 27 at 9:30 AM in the
Sanctuary. This one session class is for
all new and prospective members.
Information, expectations and the membership process will be
shared.
·
Sunday, November
27 is the annual Carthage Christmas Parade at 5:00 PM. We will gather around 4:30 PM on the front
steps and distribute hot chocolate and coffee.
We will also have a time of “Singing on the Steps” where everyone is
asked to join in the singing of familiar Christmas Carols. Following the parade we will gather in the
Sanctuary for our evening service at 6:00 PM.
·
Speaking of
Christmas, here is our special Christmas service calendar:
Sunday, December 18
9:30 AM Sunday
School
10:30 AM Christmas Choir Presentation
5:00 PM Shut-In
Christmas Services
Saturday, December 24 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 25 10:30 AM Christmas Sunday
Service
No
Sunday School or Evening Services
·
For Sunday School
class parties and family gatherings, please remember to check with Deborah
Weaver, Church Secretary, before scheduling any activities in the Christian
Life Center during the holidays. Her
phone number is 615-735-1929.
·
The Winter Youth
Retreat will be held in Pigeon Forge on December
28-30. The youth will be joining thousands of students from around
our state for the “Strength to Stand Conference.” The cost is $75 per
student, which includes lodging. For information see Bro. Matt
Davis.
·
Bible Reading for
the Week:
Nov. 21 Ezekiel
18-19 James
4
Nov.
22 Ezekiel 20-21 James
5
Nov.
23 Ezekiel 22-23 1
Peter 1
Nov. 24 Ezekiel
24-26 1
Peter 2
Nov.
25 Ezekiel 27-29 1
Peter 3
Nov.
26 Ezekiel 30-32 1
Peter 4
Nov.
27 Ezekiel 33-34 1
Peter 5
