FBC
Carthage E-News
June
5, 2017
Good
Morning,
As we move into the Summer
activities I remind you of this year’s theme, “Make an Impact.” There are many special events and trips
planned to assist you in making an impact.
Last week we have ten people travel to Fort Hill Baptist Church in
Knoxville to help them with painting. It
was a blessing to hear their expressions of excitement as the project was
completed. We also had around 20 persons
travel last week to the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home in Franklin for a
Parent’s Night Out in which we have supper, games, and crafts with the
children.
This week our focus and
activities are in Carthage and Smith County.
Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 PM begins a series of Backyard Bible Club
meetings in the community room at Clemmons Circle Apartments. Volunteers are
needed each Tuesday to help with the food, the activities, and the
children. We also will host the Kid’s
Bible Club meeting this Saturday, June 10 at 10:00 AM at the Defeated Creek
Campground Pavilion. Volunteers are
needed as we have games, crafts, refreshments and a Bible story with the
children who are camping. We also will
host two special services on Sunday, June 11, one at Defeated Creek Campground at 8:30 AM with Brad Tackett leading and the
other at the Pavilion Assisted Living at 2:00 PM with Bro. Tim leading. One final opportunity for the week, we have
the opportunity on Tuesday to prepare lunch for a group of teachers during one
of their In-Service training classes.
Next week, June 12-16 is a
BIG week of impact as we have our Vacation Bible School from 6:00-8:30 PM each
evening. Many teachers and workers are
already in place and preparing for this exciting week. There is still room for others to volunteer
as helpers in the many classes and areas of service. Pray for VBS and the children as they
attend. Pray for the teachers and
leaders as they share the gospel with the children. Invite at least one child to be a part of
Vacation Bible School.
Remember to wear your
special mission t-shirt during our activities and other times as you seek to
make an impact in our community. If you
have not picked up a shirt they are available in the Connection Point. Everyone is encouraged to pick up and wear
their shirt throughout the summer as a reminder and a witness to the impact we
have received through Christ and are then called to make in the lives of
others. Jesus said in Matthew 10:9, “Freely
you have received, freely give.” May we individually and as a church make an
impact on those around us as we live out the Fruit of the Spirit.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here’s some more news for
you:
·
The Women on
Missions will meet tonight at 6:30 PM at the home of Mildred Westbooks and
Melody Tackett at 812 E. Jefferson Avenue.
All ladies are invited.
·
This Sunday
night, June 11 we will continue our Special Summer Sunday Night Series with the
movie “God’s Not Dead 2.” Bring a finger
food dish to share at 5:00 PM and the movie will begin around 5:30 PM in the
Christian Life Center. Invite a friend
to join you for this special presentation.
·
The Mission
Atlanta Team is preparing for the upcoming mission trip, June 22-24 to work
with Kewon Foster and the new church plant in Atlanta. It is not too late for you to be a part of
this mission to the people of Atlanta.
We will finalize hotel rooms on Tuesday.
Please contact Bro. Tim tfrank@fbccarthage.com or
Bro. Matt davismatt81@gmail.com if you are considering the trip or if you need more information.
·
We
are collecting adult vitamins, children vitamins, children cough suppressant, infant vitamin
drops, prenatal vitamins, and ibuprofen for the mission team to Guatemala. Please bring them to the Connection Point
before July 12 for the team to pack.
·
Backyard Bible
Clubs will be held each Tuesday beginning next week, June 6 at the Community
Room of the Clemons Circle Housing Area behind the church. We will have a Bible story, crafts, games,
and food at 4:30-6:00 PM. Help is needed
in the refreshments, crafts, and games.
Contact Bro. Matt to join in the fun.
·
On Saturday, June
10 the youth will have a Lake Day at Defeated Creek. Plan to meet at the Campground Pavilion at
10:00 AM to help with the Kid’s Bible Club and then join in the fun at the lake
starting around 12 noon. See Bro. Matt
for more details.
·
The Young at
Heart will have a special outing next Tuesday, June 13 at 10:00 AM to the
Warrior Camo Gun Range with Tina Gantenbein.
Tina will give a gun safety presentation and then give opportunity for
those who would like to join her on the shooting range. The cost is $10 which includes lunch. All adults 55+ are invited to attend.
·
The Smith County
Fair will be July 31 thru August 5 and we plan to have a ministry booth again
this year. Each night will be hosted by
an Adult Sunday School Class and they invite you to join them for ministry to
the community.
·
The low-impact
exercise class will be offered this Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 PM in the
Christian Life Center. Everyone is
invited to participate.
·
Spaces are
available for a Church-wide Camp-Out on July 21-23 at Defeated Creek
Campground. To reserve a space, contact
the church office at (615) 735-1929.
There will be a Lake Day for everyone on that Saturday, July 22
beginning with a Kid’s Bible Club at the
Campground Pavilion at 10:00 AM followed by boating and an evening covered dish
fish fry at 6:00 PM.
·
JOURNEY Camp for boys and girls who have
completed grades 1-6 will be held July 5-7, 2017 at Carson Springs Baptist Center
in Newport, Tennessee. The cost will be
Cost $125 per child. Journey Camp is an
opportunity to have fun while learning from the Bible. The event provides opportunities for children
to participate in worship, Bible study, and track times. See Bro. Matt for more information.