FBC Carthage E-News
April 15, 2019
Blessed Holy Week,
This week is Holy Week on
the Christian calendar as we remember the last week of Jesus’ life leading up
to the crucifixion and resurrection.
Take time this week to read through one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus’
Passion, from the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem to the glorious resurrection. This week truly was a week that changed human
history. It was the week that stands as
the apex of salvation for mankind. The
Old Testament points to this one week in prophecy and the New Testament points
to this week in praise. This is our week
of celebration as Christians. Jesus died
on the cross for our sins and rose again for our justification! The price of sin has been paid. Forgiveness is now available. Let us celebrate Jesus!
This is a perfect week to
invite someone to join you for the special services on Good Friday at 6;30 PM
and Easter Sunday at 10:45 AM. Our
emphasis last week, “Who’s Your One?” leads directly to your invitations this
week.
We will host the Defeated
Creek Campground Service this Sunday, April 21 at 8:30 AM for the campers. Bro. Tim Frank will be leading this service
at the campground pavilion.
The entire offering on
Easter Sunday will be given to the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions
in honor and praise of our resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We give on this greatest of all Sundays that
the gospel of Christ will reach the lost and hurting in the United States and
Canada. The video we shared in the
service yesterday gives a good snapshot of the work of the North American
Mission Board. Check it out: https://vimeo.com/255606852
We will have a special “Photo
Station” set up this Sunday for you and your family to have an Easter picture
made. Gather the entire family together
and worship together this Easter Sunday.
Be making your plans and
inviting your “One” to attend the Spring Revival on May 5-8 with Bro. Willie
McLaurin preaching and Bro. Jim Wilburn leading the music. We will have services Sunday morning at 10:45
AM and nightly at 6:30 PM. Bro. Jim will
be leading a Revival Choir each evening and everyone is invited to be a part of
this special choir as they lead us in worship and praise.
We will continue visiting
all the homes in Carthage tonight beginning at 5:00 pm. There will be a sandwich supper in the
Christian Life Center and afterwards we will go out and distribute a special
invitation to the services along with the “Jesus” DVD and a bag of
popcorn. Join us tonight as we share the
good news of Jesus.
Just a reminder to be
using the “40 Days Toward Revitalization” Prayer Guide this week as we pray for
our upcoming revival with Bro. Willie McLaurin, May 5-8.
Thank you to all the
workers and leaders in AWANA. Last night was the final session for this
school year. AWANA is our Discipleship Program for Preschool, Children,
and Youth as they memorize scripture and learn about Jesus. The 2019-20
AWANA year will begin on Sunday, August 11.
Last night in the service
we explored the direction Jesus gives of “Laying up treasures in heaven.” We make much needed preparations for
retirement and our life on earth but what are we laying up for our eternity in
heaven? Jesus tells the parable of the
foolish farmer who laid up treasures for himself but was not "rich towards
God.” This is a powerful passage for us
today. Check out the message on the
church’s Facebook page or click on: https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistcarthage/videos/2180357735383462/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here is the news for the
week:
·
The Sew n Sews ladies sewing group are meeting today, Monday, April 15 until
11:30 AM in the Christian Life Center to make pillow case dresses for the
Operation Christmas Child boxes. All
ladies are invited to join in this special group. Also, they are in need of donations of fabric, elastic, and ribbon. Stop by and
see them today or contact Marreet Hutchins for more information about this
ministry.
·
It is Graduation time and we will be recognizing our graduates on Sunday,
May 5 with a church-wide potluck luncheon immediately after the morning
service. This is one last call for
pictures of your graduates. If you, or
your immediate family are graduating from high school, college, university, or
trade school please see Bro. Matt Davis or contact the church office this week.
·
Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day and we will have a special Baby Dedication
in the morning service. If you would
like to be a part of this service and have your baby dedicated, contact Audrey
Russell or call the church office at (615) 735-1929. We will also have a special gift for all
ladies in the service that day.
·
Just a reminder that several
bottles from the Pregnancy Help Center bottle offering are still out. If you happen to have a bottle, empty or full,
please go ahead and return it to the table in the Connection Point this Sunday.
·
The registration
deadline for the church’s trip to Israel, September 15-24 has been extended to
June 10 to allow others to sign-up. There
are approximately 10 spots available so go online to www.go-yael.com/sep2019/ and use
the password sep to get more
information and to register for the trip.
·
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/
