FBC
Carthage E-News
October
30, 2017
Good Morning,
Thank you for the wonderful
Pastor Appreciation Luncheon, the Amazon gift card, and all the expressions of
appreciation for me, Bro. Matt, and our families. It is a blessing to serve the Lord in this
place and to call First Baptist Church Carthage our church family. You have been so supportive and kind to
us. We feel appreciated.
The Fall Festival and
Super Hero Trunk or Treat were a huge success.
There were well over 150 people attending the event. Thanks to everyone who had a part in making
the night so memorable. It was AWESOME!
Yesterday officially began
our Operation Christmas Child mission effort as we fill shoeboxes for children
around the world. Our church goal is 325
boxes with collection beginning November 13-20.
We will have a packing party on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 PM in the
CLC. Everyone is asked to join in this
special effort and fill a box with the love of Jesus. As you fill your box, no food or toothpaste
this year. Sheets and boxes are
available at the Connection Point with instructions on what to pack and not to
pack in the boxes. Also, a donation of
$9 per box is needed to cover shipping costs.
Tonight is the final
College Road Trip dinner for Bro. Matt and I as we travel to Cookeville and
have dinner at Cheddar’s Restaurant at 6:30 PM.
We have 16 students from FBC Carthage attending Tennessee Tech. Continue to pray for all our college students
as they prepare to finish this semester of studies.
Remember the PRAY 4:29
emphasis as we pray Acts 4:29 each day at 4:29 AM and/or PM. Prayer makes a
difference as we ask the Lord for boldness to share His word with others around
us.
Keep
looking for and taking opportunities to share Gospel Presentations each
week. We had 9 reported this Sunday on
the Attendance Registers which brings our total for the year to 36. To reach our goal of 1000 in this year we
need to average 20 Gospel Presentations each week. Look for opportunities to share this
week. The 3 Circles Gospel outline is
available for your smartphone. That way
you always have the outline available.
It also have a 2½ minute video presentation you could simply play and
share with someone. In your app store,
search for 3 Circles or Life Conversation Guide. It’s a free and easy to use app. You can share the hope of Jesus with someone
this week.
Congratulations
to the Smith County High School football team, District Champions! They will play at home this Friday night in
the first round of the playoffs.
Just as a
reminder, turn your clocks back one hour this Saturday as we leave Daylight
Savings Time for the Fall and Winter months.
For example, Saturday afternoon, 3:00 PM becomes 2:00 PM and you have an
extra hour just like that. Fall Back.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here’s the News for the
Week:
·
Due to Halloween
falling on Tuesday night, we will have GriefShare on Thursday, November 2 at
5:00 PM at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce.
·
The Men’s Cooking
Team will be preparing dinner this Wednesday night, November 1 from 5-6 PM in
the CLC. The menu will be baked chicken,
corn, green beans, rolls, ice cream and cookies. We
will also have an alternative entrée of hot dogs. Join us for our Family Night Dinners on
Wednesday nights.
·
Ladies, there
will be two preview events this week for the upcoming Women of Joy conference
next Spring. A Touch of Joy will be held
Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 PM in the CLC and again on Saturday, November 4 at
9:00 AM in the CLC. Join together for
information, inspiration, and most of for fellowship.
·
We will have a one
session Membership 101 class this Sunday, November 5 at 9:30 AM in the
Sanctuary for anyone wanting more information on becoming a member of FBC
Carthage.
·
The Women on
Missions will meet next Monday, November 6 at the home of Judi Henderson, 203
Smotherman Avenue at 6:30 PM. All ladies
are invited to attend.
·
The Young at
Heart will travel to the Top Hog restaurant in Gallatin for lunch on Tuesday,
November 7. They specialize in BBQ,
catfish, and great burgers. We will
leave from the church parking lot at 10:30 AM.
·
Rehearsals are
being held on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary for a special
Christmas program called “The Crippled Lamb.”
The Crippled Lamb Open to all children ages 3 years through teens. See Elizabeth Davis for more information.
·
The deacons will
meet this Sunday, November 5 at 7:00 PM.
·
As the holidays
approach, now is a great time to plan an event for your Sunday School class or
group in the church. Please remember contact
Deborah, our Church Secretary, if you are wanting to use the Christian Life Center
for your event. The office phone number
is 615-735-1929.
