FBC Carthage News for November 25, 2019

FBC Carthage E-News

November 18, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is one of the favorite holidays for many Americans as we pause to give thanks for all the Lord has done.  Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and football.  During the gatherings of this week, take the opportunity to share the blessings from the Lord for which you are thankful. 

Here are a few of the blessings we mentioned yesterday in the morning service that you can put on your Thanksgiving List:

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks”. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

-God’s love for mankind

-Christ’s redemptive work on the cross, His glorious resurrection

-The Holy Spirit’s ministry

-Salvation through the Gospel

-Forgiveness of sin and eternal life in Jesus

-God’s Holy Word – The Bible

-God’s spiritual blessings and care

-Life Itself / Family / Provisions / Church / Answered Prayers

- God works in everything for good and His glory       

-He is with us in the storms of life

-He supplies all my needs in Christ

-He is preparing a place for Believers in Heaven   

We have reached the Operation Christmas Child Goal!  As of Sunday night, we had received 304 boxes!  Our church goal was 300 boxes.  Congratulations to all those who have worked so hard to see this accomplished.  Pray for these boxes as they go through the shipping process and then are delivered to children around the world.  May they each one receive the Greatest Gift, salvation and eternal life in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Take a moment to listen to this Gospel Song, “Thank You”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-3BJrG79IA

If you happen to still have an Operation Christmas Child box to turn in, bring it to the Christian Life Center at the bottom of Fite Avenue on Monday between 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  

Thank You to the Hospitality Committee for a great Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday Night.  I appreciate the hard work and long hours given to make the evening so delicious.

A Special Offering was received during the Thanksgiving Dinner for a new Primary School start in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya.  A young couple at Ridgeways is looking to begin a Christian School in one of the poor slums near the church.  This is an opportunity to invest in the lives of hundreds of children through a basic education.  If you would like more information, contact Bro Tim or Stephen Russell.

The RightNow Media video series of the week is “Can a teacher talk about their faith in the classroom?”  This short two minute video addresses the issue of teachers and their faith in Jesus Christ.  In addition to the video, a 186 page book titled Reclaiming Our Schools is offered free for download from PacificJustice.org.  Check out this video at https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/333025?episode=1

To register and sign up for RightNow Media go to

https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/cfbc.  All the videos are provided free of charge as a gift from FBC Carthage.  Share this resource with others that may benefit from the content.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving week,

Bro. Tim

Here’s the News for the week:

·        The Ladies’ Sunday School Class will be coordinating the packing and delivery of Thanksgiving boxes on Wednesday, November 27 at 9:00 AM in the Christian Life Center.  Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver these boxes.  Simply come this Wednesday for a morning of being a blessing.

·        There will be no Wednesday services this week, November 27.  Enjoy the evening with family.  Also, the Church Office will be closed November 27-29.

·        Sunday, December 1 will be the 2019 Carthage Christmas Parade.  We will have hot chocolate and coffee for the community before the parade and have a time of singing Christmas Carols on the Steps.  Meet on the front steps of the church at 4:00 PM. 

·        Membership Class 101 will be held on Sunday, December 1 at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary.  All new and prospective members are invited to attend.  This one-time class is a great source of information about the church, its mission, and its ministry. 

·        The Children’s Choir will present a special Christmas program entitled “Christmas Hang-Ups” on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary.  A church-wide finger-food fellowship will be held in the Christian Life Center following the program. 

·        The December Women on Missions Meeting will be held on Monday, December 9 at 6:30 PM in the home of Marreet Hutchins, 649 Carmack Avenue.  All ladies are invited to attend.

·        The special Young at Heart potluck luncheon and Christmas program will be Tuesday, December 10 at 11:30 AM in the Christian Life Center.  The special theme, “Christmas Around the World” will be reflected in the decorations, food, program, and maybe even a little singing.  All adults 55+ are invited to bring a dish, invite a friend, and join in the fun.

·        The Library Committee is working on fluffing up our church library. There will be new books and DVDs available every month this year.  Here are the new titles for December:
The Holy Land includes DVD
One Incredible Moment by Max Lucado
Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albion (true story)
Is This The End?  By David Jeremiah
Women of the Bible by Anne Spangler & Jean Syswerda

The Church Library is located just off the Connection Point, behind the Sanctuary.  Check it out.

·        December Meetings:

Deacon’s Meeting  Sunday, December 1, 7:00 PM

Business Meeting   Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 PM

·        Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville Christmas Parties are:

Girls’ Party on Saturday, December 7, 10 am - 3 pm

Boys’ Party on Saturday, December 14, 10 am - 2 pm

Volunteers can contact Bro. Tim for more details.

·        LifeLine Screening will be in Carthage on Tuesday, December 17 at the FBC Christian Life Center.  They provide screenings for atherosclerosis, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular conditions at a fraction of the cost charged at a hospital or clinic. More information is available in the Connection Point or by calling the church office, (615) 735-1929. 

·        Remember you can check the church calendar online at www.fbccarthage.com under events or go directly to http://www.fbccarthage.com/events/