FBC Carthage E-News
September 9, 2019
Good Morning,
This is an exciting week
of preparation for the 42 people traveling with our group to Israel, September
15-24. Please pray for each one as they
prepare for this Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and walk where Jesus
walked.
In preparation for the
trip to Israel we shared a special video resource from Right Now Media with the
group on the Gospel of Mark with teachings by Francis Chan. This is our RightNow Media video series of
the week. In this 11-part series on the
Gospel of Mark, author and speaker Francis Chan invites us to walk with him
along the ancient ways of the Master. Tracing the steps of Jesus and the Twelve
through Israel, Francis explores the major themes of the Gospel of Mark, and
asks: Are we willing to take this journey to embrace discipleship? Each video is 10-15 minutes and is filmed at a
site in the Holy Land. Check out session
#1 from the actual Jordan River: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/289491?episode=1
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!
James Dobson, Christian
author and family psychologist has a strong word on the desperate need for
fathers in the lives of their wife and children in this article. We are losing America because we are losing
the families. Take a moment to read this
article, pray, and pass it on to a family you know who needs a word of
encouragement today. Check it out: https://drjamesdobson.org/about/september-newsletter-2019
Thanks to Mark Dillon
for leading the Defeated Creek Campground Service yesterday with 11 people
present.
Congratulations to
Jacob and Jessica Lapham as they were baptized in the Cumberland River after
the morning service. Such a beautiful
day for a baptism.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here is the news for the
week:
·
The Women on
Missions meeting will be tonight, Monday, September 9 at the home of Ann Towns,
640 Ridgeway Drive at 67:30 PM. All
ladies are invited to attend.
·
The
September Business Meeting will be held this Wednesday night, September 11 at
6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
·
The monthly
Community Foor Distribution will be this Wednesday, September 11 at 9:00 AM at
the Ag Center. Volunteers are needed to
load boxes and distribute to the community.
·
The Sanctuary
Choir will practice this Wednesday night at 7:30 PM for a special “Afternoon of
Hymns” presented by the Smith County High School Music Department this
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 afternoon.
Everyone is invited to join the choir for this special event. The “Afternoon of Hymns” will be held at the Smith
County High School Auditorium and is open to everyone in the community.
·
All couples are
invited to a join together for a potluck dinner on Friday, September 13 at 6:30
PM in the Christian Life Center. We will
watch and discuss a video simulcast from Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott called
“Fight Night.” This fun evening will be
both enjoyable and helpful in your marriage as disagreements come up from time
to time. The church will provide meat,
tea, and rolls. Bring a dish and share
the evening together.
·
The Sew-n-Sews
ladies’ sewing group will meet on Monday, September 16 at 9:00 AM in the
Christian Life Center and make pillow case dresses for the Operation Christmas Child
boxes. All ladies are invited to
participate.
·
There are two events
coming up community outreach events with the inflatables:
Friday, September 27th, before the SCHS
Homecom-ing parade.
Saturday, September 28th, for William Walton Day.
If
you can help set up and oversee the fun, please see Bro. Matt to schedule your
time slot.
·
Plans are being
finalized for the mission trip to New York City on 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. Please pray for this community outreach as we
host one of the activities for the 600+ children who will attend. The theme is “Pirates and Princess” and we are
in need of theme decorations, props, and costumes. If you have pirate type items contact Bro.
Tim, Bro. Marty Dodge, Jill Wilmore, or Katie Goolsby.
·
We will be
collecting coats for New York City as we partner with New City Church and the
Bridge Church for their coat give-a-way in December. Bring your coats to the Connection Point
through the month of September and October.
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The church calendar is available online at www.fbccarthage.com under events or go directly to http://www.fbccarthage.com/events/
