FBC Carthage E-News
February 4, 2019
This is the month we focus
on love and the expression of that love to those around us. Love is to be the over-riding characteristic
in our lives as Christians. In fact,
Jesus says in John 13:35 that the way people would know we are His followers is
by the way we love one another. God is
the supreme example of loving others as He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus
Christ, to die on the cross for the sins of the world. Again Jesus says in John 15:13, “Greater love
has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” May this week,
this month, this year, may we be known for our love by the ways we “lay down
our lives” for others. Express your
Christianity this week by the way you love and care for others. Follow Jesus’ example. Be
like Christ.
Check out is a moving
message from Billy Graham, preached June 3, 1973, to some 1.1 million at Yoido
Plaza in Seoul, South Korea. His entire
life was given sharing the love of God to the masses around this globe. Read it here: https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/may-2018/the-love-of-god/
Here is a favorite video
from Billy Graham on God’s love you can share with your friends online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt1sps2T800&list=RDBt1sps2T800&start_radio=1&t=1
One tangible way we can
show our love to our community is through our partnership with the Smith County
Pregnancy Help Center. This Sunday,
February 10 will be our Baby Bottle Collection so fill your bottles with coins,
bills, and checks. Bring them with you and
place them on the table in the front of the Sanctuary. This ministry reaches out to expectant
mothers and families with the love of Jesus.
They are located at 108 College Avenue W and provide encouragement,
resources, and support. If you would
like to know more about their services and volunteer opportunities, contact the
Director, Alicia Hoffman at 615 281-8054.
We will also receive a special offering for the Center to allow those to
give who didn’t receive a baby bottle.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here is the news for the
week:
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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.
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The February Business Meeting will be this Wednesday, February 6 at 6:30
PM in the Sanctuary. We will hear
reports from several areas of our church’s ministries. Prayer time and Bible Study for adults will
follow.
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The Sanctuary Choir will begin work on their special Easter music on
Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM following the Prayer Service and Bible Study. This would be a great time for you to join
the choir and be a part of our Worship Ministry.
·
The Youth Ministry is planning a special Disciple Now weekend for this
weekend, February 8-9 for all students, 7th-12th grades
in the Christian Life Center. All youth
are invited to this special event. If you would like more information contact
Bro. Matt Davis.
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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
dinner is “Dutch-Treat.”
·
An interest meeting for Financial Peace University will be held this
Sunday, February 10 at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Thousands of people have found this class
extremely helpful in getting control of their financial lives. Find out more this Sunday afternoon.
·
The Young at Heart Group for Adults 55+ will be going to the White Possum
Grill in Smithville on Tuesday, February 12 at 11:00 AM. Here is their website and several fun videos that
point to the good time we will have: https://www.whitepossumgrille.com/home I especially like “Ode to Vegetables.” It get’s stuck in my head. “Green Beans!” “Corn!”
·
A Community Food Distribution will be next Wednesday, February 13 at the
Ag Center. Volunteers are needed around
9:00 AM and distribution will begin around 10:30 AM.
·
We are beginning
to have several sign-up for 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. We will have an information meeting in the
Christian Life Center on Sunday, February 17 at 3:00 PM for everyone interested
in the trip. I hope you will prayerfully
consider being a part of this once in a lifetime journey as we walk where Jesus
walked.
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A re-scheduled
workday at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home will be next Monday, February
11. We will meet in the Main Street parking
lot across from the church at 7:00 AM.
We will be painting the inside of one of the cottages.
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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. See Chad Stewart for
tickets this Sunday. Buy several and
invite your friends, family, and co-workers to join you.
·
Prayerfully consider being a part of the mission team 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 for more information.
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Remember to find the church calendar with upcoming events online at the church website www.fbccarthage.com under events or go directly to http://www.fbccarthage.com/events/
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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.
