FBC
Carthage E-News
March
6, 2017
Good
Afternoon,
“Amazing
grace how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now I'm found. Was blind but now I see.”
I once was lost but now I'm found. Was blind but now I see.”
This is perhaps the most well-known hymn of our time and it
was written in 1779 by John Newton, former slave-ship captain, converted,
Christian preacher. This hymn sums up Newton’s
most famous quote in which he said, “Although
my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly: I am a great sinner and
Christ is a great Savior.”
During the month of March,
I want us to be focused on the wonderful, matchless, amazing grace of God by
which we have salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. In fact, I encourage every man, woman, boy
and girl to memorize our focal passage of Scripture we will be studying on Sunday
mornings, Ephesians 2:8-10 which says,
“For by grace
you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Also, during March and
April, be praying for God to do a great work at FBC Carthage during our Spring
Revival, May 7-10. Bro. Kewon Foster
will be our Evangelist and the Nesbitt Family will be leading the worship. To hear a message by Kewon Foster at Stevens
Street Baptist Church in Cookeville, go to:
https://vimeo.com/142790070
Think of family,
friends, neighbors, and co-workers you can invite to attend the Spring Revival services, May 7-10. Also, be praying for and inviting members of
FBC Carthage who have been MIA, Missing in Attendance. Revival time can be a great opportunity to
reach the lost and un-churched in our community. It is also a time to re-connect with those members
of FBC Carthage who have become inactive.
Congratulations to Matt
and Elizabeth Davis and family as they celebrate one year in Carthage. We are blessed to have Bro. Matt and his family
with us at FBC Carthage. Let them know
how much you appreciate them.
This Saturday, March 11
is Time Change. Before you go to bed, turn
your clocks ahead one hour. To make it easier, try turning your clocks
ahead on Saturday afternoon, 1:00 PM becomes 2:00 PM.
Live in the blessings of
the grace of God this week,
Bro.
Tim
Here
is the news for the week:
·
The Women on Missions group meets tonight , Monday, March 6
in the Christian Life Center at 6:30 PM. All ladies are invited to attend.
·
This weekend is the Youth Evangelism Conference, March 10-11
in Nashville. Pray for Matt and our Youth as they attend this
life-changing conference.
·
Join us for a “Call to Prayer” on Tuesday mornings at 7:00
AM in the Sanctuary through the Spring.
·
The special exercise classes continue this Wednesday in the
Christian Life Center at 1:00 PM. Everyone is invited to participate in
this low-impact exercise program designed to help with mobility, stamina, and
balance.
·
The March Business Meeting will be this Wednesday, March 8
at 6:30 PM.
·
Time Change is this Saturday night, March 11. Remember to turn your clocks forward one hour
before you go to bed. “Spring Forward!”
·
I hope you are reading with us on the journey of reading through the
Bible in 2017. If you haven’t started,
March is a perfect time to join in as we read in the book of Deuteronomy. Bible Pathways are available in the front
foyer and in the Connection Point. You
can also find the daily guides online at http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/biblepathways/.
·
It’s
not too late for you to try-out Right Now Media, a Christian
Study “Netflix” type resource that offers Marriage, Parenting, Bible Study and
Christian Growth videos that you can watch for free. There is no cost to you through the church’s
subscription. If you would like to
participate simply send me an email to tfrank@fbccarthage.com with the email address you
would like to use. Last Friday, the
Marriage Encounter watched two videos using Right Now Media from the study “Love
on Respect.” Check it out today.
·
Here are the Nursery Workers for the coming weeks:
Mar. 12 -
Jan Trainham Elizabeth Davis
Mar. 19 -
Olivia Bush Denise Jackson
Mar. 26 -
Angela Apple Candice Apple
·
The Young at Heart Luncheon will be next Tuesday, March 13
at 11:30 AM in the Christian Life Center for all adults 55+. Bring a covered dish and join us for the fun.
·
Bill Gruenewald, PresidentTreasurer of Tennessee Baptist
Foundation, will be our guest on Sunday, March 19. He will be conducting an estate planning
workshop after the morning service during a covered dish luncheon.
·
GriefShare is meeting now on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 PM at
the Smith County Chamber of Commerce, 939 Upper Ferry Road. It’s not too
late to join in this grief support group that offers help and comfort to those
who have lost a loved one. You don’t have to make the journey through
grief alone. The sessions are open to everyone and there is no cost to
attend.
·
The New Salem
Baptist Association received an offering last week during the Evangelism
Conference for $853.00 toward the cost
of the new Ministry Center building on 3rd Avenue. If you would like to give toward the
building, feel free to make a donation and write on your check or envelope “For
Association Building.” You can also help
with any of the physical projects which need to be done by contacting Marty or
Sheila Dodge at the Association Office, 615 735-9362.
Lay
Tile and grout
Switches
need to be installed
Install
fixtures when room is complete
Sheet
rock can be applied needs to be hung and mudded
Stucco
work on a wall
Install
Hard wood
Need
4 windows installed with new frames
Patch
holes in the concrete walls
Clean
out wood and trim to the basement
Some
ceiling work needs to be taken down
Need
some outlets put in
Install
Drop Ceiling
Install
Hardwood floors
Clean
all wood work, Ceiling, Trim, Floors
Paint
