FBC Carthage E-News
August 26, 2019
Good morning,
This is the week our
college and university students begin a new semester of classes. Pray for their studies, their friendships,
and their witness on the college campuses. Pray for the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
on the campuses and their vital ministry in the lives of the students. I am thankful for the influence the BSU then,
BCM now, had in my life as a student. My
adult life was shaped more by the BSU than any other influence during those
college years.
Excitement is building as
we anticipate our trip to the Holy Land, September 15-24. We have 12 from Smith County and 43 total in
our group. This will be my and Fran’s
first opportunity to travel to Israel and walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Please pray for the entire team as we travel
and experience the sights and the places described in the Bible. May this be a moving, spiritual pilgrimage in
each and every life.
Sunday nights we are
continuing our series on Psalm 23 as we take a closer look at one of the most beloved
passages in Scripture. We are utilizing
a video resource on RightNow Media by Pastor Matt Chandler. Here is the second 6 minute video we used
last night: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/352010?episode=2
If you haven’t signed
up for RightNow Media you can do so right now at https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/cfbc. This
free resource is made possible as a gift to you from FBC Carthage. You can invite your family and friends to
receive these videos for free as well. Sign up today!
The
RightNow video series of this week is entitled “Not Alone” and explores
Biblical friendship. In the beginning, God created one human. And in God’s
sin-free, beautiful world, something wasn’t right. That the human was alone.
The creation of Eve isn’t just the story of marriage. It’s also the beginning
of community. God exists in trinity and we were made in his image. We were created for community. And because
our Father is generous, he’s given us one of the most essential and
life-changing relationships for community: friendship. In this six-week study Not Alone,
join Jennie Allen, Lauren Chandler, and Amena Brown as they talk all about
friendship. Find out why we need friendship, discover biblical examples of
friendship, and identify the pitfalls, challenges, and joys of friendship.
They’ll dive into the tough topics of toxic relationships, boundaries, and how
to rebuild broken trust. But most of all, the teachers, real-life stories, and
study guides will help you celebrate the encouragement, wisdom, and love that
only comes when you’re not alone. Check
out the trailer of this video series: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/340122?episode=Trailer
The carillon repairman is
scheduled to be at FBC Carthage this Thursday to repair the speakers and re-install
them in the steeple. It will be a
blessing to once again hear the hymns playing throughout Carthage.
Pray for Steve Dowell as
he has knee surgery this morning in Cookeville.
Also, pray for Trey Sanders as the doctors determine the cause of his
fever spikes at Riverview Medical Center.
You are invited to a
special wedding reception for Christy Dyer Gultom and husband, Edward this
Saturday, August 31 at Stevens Street Baptist Church, 327 W Stevens Street,
Cookeville, Tennessee. This special
event that begins at 11:30 AM. Christy
is our mission partner in New York with New City Church and Bridge Community
Church. They were married in New York on
July 4. We will plan to leave from the
church parking lot at 10:30 AM for anyone wanting to ride together.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here is the news for the
week:
·
GriefShare, a 12
week grief support group, meets on Tuesday nights at 6:00 PM. All sessions are held at the Smith County
Chamber of Commerce Building, 939 Upper Ferry Road and are open to the
public. If you or someone you know has
experienced the loss of a loved one, GriefShare provides a supportive group
setting for help, support, and comfort.
You don’t have to journey through your grief alone.
·
The Young at
Heart group will host a trip to see the movie, ‘Overcomer”, on Tuesday,
September 3. We will meet in the church
parking lot at 10:30 AM and go for lunch at Demos. The
movie, “Overcomer”, is the newest movie from the Kendrick Brothers, makers of “Facing
the Giants”, “Fireproof”, “Courageous”, and “War Room”. Here is a link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGyieGVn4P4
·
The Smith County
High School Music Department is presenting “An Afternoon of Hymns” on Thursday,
September 12 at 6:00 PM. The choirs from
First Baptist Church Carthage and the Carthage United Methodist Church will share
in the special evening. Everyone is
invited to attend and this event will be held in the SCHS Auditorium.
·
New York City in
the Fall will be a memorable mission experience. This mission trip will be October 3-6. We will be working with New City Church in
their Annual Fall Festival in the Park on the bank of the James River. It is a beautiful setting for this important
work as we host one of the activities for the 600+ children who will attend. If you would like more information, contact
Bro. Tim.
·
Here is a list of
upcoming events from the Church Council for your calendar:
Fall
Schedule and Activities
August
29 Chimes Installation
31 Edward and Christy Dyer Gultom Reception,
Stevens Street BC, 11:30 AM
Sept
3 Young at Heart to “Overcomer”, 10:30 AM
7 Youth Kayak Trip
Deacon’s Meeting
8 Defeated Creek Campground, Mark Dillon, Ldr
9 Women on Mission, Ann Towns’ Home, 6:30 PM
11 Community Food Distribution
Business Meeting
12 An Evening of Hymns, Carthage Methodist, 6:00
PM
13 Couples’ Fight Night, 6:30 PM - CLC
15-24 Trip to Israel
27 SCHS Football Homecoming
28 William Walton Day – Inflatables
October
2 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, 6:30
PM
3-6 Mission
Team to NYC
4 SCHS Home Football – Sequatchie Co.
6 Defeated Creek Campground, John Etheridge,
Ldr
8 Young at Heart Luncheon
10 Tech BCM Soul Food Café’, 8:30 AM
21-22 Youth Retreat
30 Kid’s Fall Festival
·
The church calendar is available online at www.fbccarthage.com under events or go directly to http://www.fbccarthage.com/events/
