FBC Carthage E-News
November 7, 2016
Good Morning,
This past weekend was an
exciting time as we participated in the On Mission Celebration. It is always inspiring to me to hear
missionaries share of their work in sharing the Gospel with the peoples of the
world. What a blessing to have Christy
Dyer, our friend and mission partner in New York City, to share in the Sunday
morning service. After the service she
had lunch and an orientation meeting with our upcoming mission team to New York
City. Scott Payne was a blessing in the
evening service as he shared of his work and the gospel impact in
Thailand.
Throughout the weekend, I
was amazed at the testimonies of the missionaries as they felt God’s call into
full-time mission work while on a short-term, volunteer mission trip. As we go to New York, Montana, Africa,
Guatemala, and wherever the Lord leads, He does something unexpected in our
lives to open our spiritual eyes and ears to His work and calling. I challenge every believer to participate in
a mission trip or project in this coming year.
There is something about our willingness to go and step out of the
routine that God uses in our lives for His honor and glory.
Be praying for our Mission
New York Team as we prepare for the upcoming mission project of distributing
coats to the needy, December 1-5. We are
collecting coats through Sunday, November 28 in the Connection Point. 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.
Another way you can be
directly involved in missions is through packing Operation Christmas Child
boxes. The boxes are available in the
Connection Point for you to pick up and pack with items for a boy or girl
around the world. Each year, thousands
of boys and girls are touched through these shoeboxes filled with love and
blessings. Our church goal is 300
boxes which represents 300 children’s lives touched in the name of Jesus. Let’s all join in the excitement, joy, and
wonder of Operation Christmas Child.
Pack a box today. Drop-off your
boxes in the Connection Point this Sunday, November 14 through the following
Sunday, November 21.
Photography for the new
Pictorial Directory begins this week, November 11-12 in the Christian Life
Center with almost every space filled! Remember
to come to your appointment a few minutes early to get registered and make any
last-minute preparations. If you haven’t
reserved an appointment there is still ample opportunity on the two additional
days of photography, December 2 and 3.
You can make reservations for you and your family by going to the
church’s website, www.fbccarthage.com and click on the Events page.
On the Events page you will see the link to the Pictorial Directory
Reservations. You can also go directly
to the registration form by clicking on:
It may be easier for you to contact
Deborah at the Church Office and she will be happy to schedule your
appointment. Call her today at 615-735-1929. It is so important that every family be
included in the directory. Every family
will receive a free 8x10 photo and a free directory once completed. There will also be opportunity to purchase
additional pictures if desired. Don’t
put off making your appointment. Go
online or cal the church office today.
Please be in prayer
before, during, and after this important Election Day on Tuesday, November
8. I have heard both Presidential
Candidates and untold numbers of others say that this is the most important
election in our lifetime and will shape the direction and future of our nation
for generations to come. One commentator
said the anticipated 3-5 Supreme Court justices appointed during this
Presidency alone will shape America for the next 20-30 years. Our city, county, state and nation are in the
balance and we need God’s direction, mercy, and blessing as the vote is
taken. Please pray. Please vote.
This election is too important to “sit out.” Pray.
Go. Vote. Your vote counts. Your vote matters.
Pray for a dear, sweet
member of our church who will be moving this week. Ruth Denney has been a member of FBC Carthage
for many years and due to recent health concerns will be moving this week to be
near her daughter in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Pray for Miss Ruth as she makes this transition to her new home. Her new address will be:
Ruth Denney
Village Manor
101 Tiger Blvd
Lewisburg, TN 37091
Have a blessed week as you
serve the Lord in Carthage, Smith County, and wherever you may go.
Bro. Tim
Hear is the news of the
week:
· The Women on
Missions Group will meet tonight, Monday, November 7, 6:30 PM at the home of
Fran Frank, 607 Main Street N. Margaret Preston and Mary Lou Key are the
meeting hosts. All ladies are invited to
attend.
·
The Women on
Missions Group and Youth will having a packing party on Wednesday, November 16,
at 6:30 pm to pack Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes using all the items we
have been collecting throughout the year. All are invited to come share the joy
as we minister to children of the world and pray over these boxes as we work.
· The Red Cross
will conduct a Blood Drive in the Christian Life Center today, Monday, November
7 from 12 noon to 6:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to give the gift of
life by giving blood during this drive.
· The Young at
Heart will have their luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 8, at 11:30 AM in
the Christian Life Center. All adults 50+ are invited and asked to bring
a covered dish. A special guest will be
sharing his story of faith and forgiveness in Jesus.
· The November
Church Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 9, at 6:30 PM.
·
All ladies are
invited for an evening of fellowship and fun at the Ladies Craft Night on
Thursday, November 10 at 6:00 PM in the Christian Life Center.
·
Remember your
photography appointments this week for the Pictorial Directory. If you haven’t made your reservations, you
can find the link on the church website under Events. You can also contact the church office to
schedule your appointment (615) 735-1929.
·
This Sunday
night, November 13 will be the final night for AWANA this semester. Classes will begin again January 8.
·
Next Sunday,
November 20 will be our annual Church Thanksgiving Dinner at 5:30 PM in the
Christian Life Center. The Special
Events Committee will be coordinating the turkey, dressing, ham, rolls, and
drinks. Everyone is asked to bring a
covered dish as we share this special meal together.
·
A special
Thanksgiving offering will be receive this Sunday through the Sunday School
classes for Thanksgiving Boxes. We will
purchase the food and deliver the boxes on November 23-24. If you know of families that could benefit
from a Thanksgiving box, give their name and address to those collecting Sunday
or send to tfrank@fbccarthage.com.
·
Wednesday,
November 9 will be the monthly community food distribution at the Ag
Center. Volunteers are needed around
10:30 AM and distribution begins at 12 Noon.
· 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.
· 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.
·
Read Through the
Bible for November 7-14
November
7 Jeremiah
43-45 Hebrews
5
November
8 Jeremiah
46-47 Hebrews
6
November
9 Jeremiah
48-49 Hebrews
7
November
10 Jeremiah
5 Hebrews
8
November
11 Jeremiah
51-52 Hebrews
9
November
12 Lamentation
1-2 Hebrews
10:1-18
November
13 Lamentations
3-5 Hebrews
10:19-3
·
Here is a special
song we shared last week at the end of the Wednesday Night Service entitled “Thy
Will Be Done.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAmh3yvmzXs
