Monday, May 20, 2019

FBC Carthage E-News for May 20, 2019


FBC Carthage E-News
May 20, 2019

Good Morning,

Our first Block Party of the year was a great success, even though the weather ran us indoors.  One of our ladies said we may have to change our theme for the Summer to “The Church Has Left the Building (unless it rains).”  We had a tremendous number of those helping with the event and several families from the community, in spite of the rain and moving inside.  Thank you to all who help, brought deserts, and participated.    

I hope you have taken the time to register and explore RightNow Media which provides over 10,000 Bible study, marriage and parenting, and children’s videos.  FBC Carthage is paying the monthly fee for this resource and there is no cost to you to access for the videos.  You can also sign up for this free resource by going directly to: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/cfbc

The RightNow Media video series for this week is Pastor Tony Evans’ “The Power of Jesus’ Names.”  In this series Pastor Evans shares the names of Jesus in the setting of the Holy Land.  For example, this first video is 11 minutes long and is in Bethlehem at the Church of the Holy Nativity and shares about Jesus’ name, Immanuel.  You will need to have signed up with RightNow Media before viewing this video.  It will only take a moment to get set up.  See the link above.

Here’s the link to “The Power of the Names of Jesus”, the RightNow Media Video of the Week:  https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/333561?episode=1

On Mother’s Day we received $2,400.00 for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes.  Thanks for the generous offering for the children.

Just a word of encouragement for Sunday School.  We have had many people out the past two weeks and remind us all of the importance of being present each week for the study, fellowship, and ministry of our Sunday School classes throughout the Summer.  If you aren’t in a Sunday School class, come this Sunday morning at 9:30 AM and let us help you find a class that is just right for you.    

Our Ministry T-Shirts reorder is in and we have all sizes available in the Connection Point for you to pick up and wear as you serve this Summer. 

Welcome to Jamie Dance coming to profess her faith and follow the Lord in believer’s baptism. 

Congratulations to all the graduates from this previous weekend’s graduation services.

Pray for our expectant couples as they await the delivery of their children.   I anticipate one, possibly two births this week! 

Please pray for our Kenya Mission Team as they make final preparations for the mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya to work with Ridgeways Baptist Church, May 30-June 15. 

If you would like to be on the Prayer Chain to receive prayer requests as they arise, send your cell phone number to tfrank@fbccarthage.com .

Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim

Here is the news for the week:

·        The Sew-n-Sews Ladies sewing group will meet on Monday, May 20 at 9:00 AM in the Christian Life Center.  All ladies are invited to join in this project as they make pillow case dresses for the Operation Christmas Child boxes.

·        This Sunday, May 26 will be our Annual Memorial Day Picnic at Crump Paris Park.  We will begin gathering at the picnic pavilion around 4-4:30 PM.  Let’s eat a shared picnic meal at 5:00 PM and have our evening service at 6:00 PM.  This is an important time of fellowship together with our church family.  Bring a picnic dish, a lawn chair, and join us at the park.

·       Attention Ladies!  A one day Ladies Conference will be held at FBC Carthage on Saturday, June 8 with Tina Craighead as the Guest Speaker.  Watch the bulletin and E-News for more information.

·        Vacation Bible School begins 4 weeks from today, June 17-21.  Be making your plans to attend and help as we welcome the boys and girls and teach them about Jesus.  The theme this year is “In the Wild” and there will be an extraordinary kick-off event on Monday night, June 17.  You will not want to miss the excitement.  To be a part of the VBS team, see Jan Trainham or Tina Gantenbein in the Connection Point before or after the morning services.

·        Parents, Kid’s Adventure Day Camp will be offered on Tuesdays, June 25-July 30 that will feature exciting destinations, Bible activities, and lunch.  More details coming next week.  Matthew Lynn, Summer Children’s Ministry Intern will be organizing and enlisting for these special days.

·        Ladies, a 6 week Bible Study called Me, Myself, and Lies will begin Monday, June 24th, at 6:30 pm. All ladies of any age are invited to participate. This is a video led study by Jennifer Rothschild with a study guide available. See Elizabeth Davis for more details and/or to obtain your study guide.

·        Youth Summer Camp is coming up, July 15-19 at Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center outside Ashville, North Carolina. For more information and to make your reservation see Bro. Matt Davis.


·        FBC Carthage will be hosting a Life Line Screening preventive health event on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  The 6 for Life Health Assessment measures your risk of developing 6 chronic diseases, including heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, diabetes, COPD and lung cancer. A customized report will determine which risk factors contribute most to your disease risk and are within your control to change. Finger-stick blood tests along with biometric measurements are included with this assessment. These are separate from our vascular screenings. Protect your health by registering today for the 6 for Life Health Assess-ment for $79. Call 1-888-653-6441 or visit   www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle  or text the word circle to 797979 to schedule your appointment. Take control of your health, knowledge is empowering.

·        The 2020 Women of Joy Conference will be in April, 2020 and we are already taking reservations for the weekend.  See Melody Tackett for more information.

·        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/