FBC Carthage E-News
January 28, 2019
One of our Children’s
Sunday School classes were all pouting and frowning when I looked in
yesterday. Then they broke out into a
huge laugh. Seems one of our children,
Titus Russell has a super power which makes people smile. That made me smile. What a perfect super power for a Christian to
have, that when you come into a place people begin to smile. May we be so filled with the Holy Spirit that
we bring joy to each person and put a smile on each face, including our
own. Titus’ super power reminded me of
this video that will make you laugh, guaranteed. Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1veWbLpGa78
One last reminder
this year to make, review, and/or, revise your will. A will
directs the distribution of assets, cares for your loved ones, and pre-determines
the ongoing care for children. Don’t let
January pass without getting your most basic paperwork in order. January is “Make Your Will Month.”
We are collecting coins,
bills, and checks for two more months to fill baby bottles for the work of the
Smith County Pregnancy Help Center.
Bring them back, filled by Sunday, February 10 as we partner with the
Pregnancy Help Center at 108 College Avenue W to provide encouragement,
resources, and support for expectant women and families. If you would like to know more about their
services and volunteer opportunities, contact the Director, Alicia Hoffman at
615 281-8054.
We are making plans for
the mission trip to Kenya, May 29-June 14 to work with Pastor Elijah Wanje and
Ridgeways Baptist Church in starting a new church in the western side of Kenya,
near Lake Victoria. Please contact Bro.
Tim Frank this week for more information and to be a part of this team.
Remember to pick up your
copy of the Bible Pathways Reading Guide for February in the Front Foyer or the
Connection Point.
The Church Council met
yesterday and worked on updating the 2019 Church Calendar. The calendar is available on the church
website www.fbccarthage.com under
events or go directly to http://www.fbccarthage.com/events/
Please pray for Bro. Marty
Dodge, our Director of Missions and member of FBC Carthage. He is leading a group to Israel in three
weeks and has been completely down in his back for the past three days. Pray for healing and strength for Bro.
Marty.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here is the news for the
week:
·
A pearl necklace and a beaded bracelet were found outside the church
building. If you happen to be missing
either piece of jewelry, contact the church office.
·
The deacons will meeting this Sunday, February 3 at 7:00 PM.
·
The Women on Missions Group will meet on Monday, February 4 at 6:30 PM at
the home of Mary Marsh, 309 High Street across from the High School. All ladies are invited.
·
The Youth Ministry is planning a special Disciple Now weekend on February
8-9 for all students, 7th-12th grades. Host homes are needed for the Friday night
for small groups of 4-5 youth, including their adult leader. If you would like to be a part of this
weekend and host a group overnight contact Bro. Matt Davis.
·
A special Valentine’s Couple’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, February
16, 6:00 PM at Rojas Restaurant on the square in Carthage. We will have the back room reserved for this
event. Bring your Valentine and join us
for a fun-filled dinner together.
·
The Smith County Men’s Conference will be held on March 1-2 at FBC
Gordonsville. There will be a Wild Game
Dinner on Friday night at 6:00 PM followed by a program. Saturday morning will begin with a big
breakfast at 8:00 AM followed by a program and then areas of competition. These competition areas will be archery,
casting, knife throwing, hatchet throwing and fire starting. Sounds like a fun weekend. Plan to attend. Tickets for the entire weekend including
meals are $5 each. Buy several and
invite your friends, family, and co-workers to join you.
·
Have you checked
out the church’s trip to Israel, September 15-24, 2019. The details, price, itinerary, and
registration are all located at www.go-yael.com/sep2019/. Use the password sep to
register and/or check out the information. I hope you will prayerfully consider being a
part of this trip of a lifetime as we walk where Jesus walked.
·
The Upper
Cumberland Human Resources “Meals on Wheels” program is needing volunteers to
deliver meals on week days. If you can volunteer as little as one day a month
or as much as five days a week, the program can use you. This is a great
opportunity to minister to the people of Smith County and be a light in a
person’s day. For more information contact the church office.
