FBC Carthage E-News
January 27, 2020
Good Morning,
This month has been a
focus on stewardship along with an emphasis on the Sanctity of Human Life. We have been collecting quarters, dimes,
nickels, and pennies in baby bottles for the Pregnancy Help Center of Smith
County. We also received a special
offering for the Center yesterday to help in their work with women, children,
and families. In the service yesterday,
we recognized over a dozen ministries
and organizations in our community that serve the needs of people, from the
babies to the senior adults. How will
you minister and care for “the least of these” in 2020? Remember, that’s one of the final exam
questions (Matthew 25:31-40.) We are God’s
workmanship created in Christ Jesus for the purpose of doing good works,
especially towards those in need.
Remember our
stewardship quote for this month, “God
has temporarily entrusted you with what you have so you can partner with Him to
accomplish His purposes on the earth.”
If you are still
filling your baby bottles for the Pregnancy Help Center, bring them to the
Connection Point in the next couple of weeks.
We want to pass the bottles on to other churches to share in this great
ministry.
Our RightNow Video
Series of the Week relates directly to Sunday’s message and is entitled, “12 Neighbors.” The “12
Neighbors” film series asks, "What does it really mean to love your
neighbor?" It features amazing people sharing their life experiences and
unique insights into poverty and marginalization. Through powerful storytelling
and original music, these 12-15 minute films will both educate and inspire you
to think differently about what it means to love others and to help affect real
change. Learn the 5 practical keys to really loving your neighbor, and deepen
your own experience of the full life. Watch, discuss, and take action: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/375381
Remember, if you haven’t
signed-up for RightNow Media you can do that right now. Also, you can freely share the resource with
your family and friends. Simply go to https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/cfbc.
This
video resource and all the videos are provided free of charge as a gift from
FBC Carthage.
Bible
Reading Plan for January 20-26:
Jan.
27 Exodus 28-29
Jan.
28 Exodus 30-32
Jan.
29 Exodus 33-35
Jan.
30 Exodus 36-38
Jan.
31 Exodus 39-40
Feb. 1 Leviticus 1-4
Feb. 2 Leviticus 5-7
If you would like to
listen to the Bible Readings each day, go to https://bible.com/p/21146697/2d6898416a3cd4c887a43790c5270f47 and sign-up. There
are many translations, including King James Version which offer audio of the
scriptures.
There is also an online
group which follows the daily readings and gives you opportunity to comment on
your readings with the group. You can
join us right where we are.
One last reminder this
month of the importance of making and/or reviewing your will and important life
documents. January is “Make Your Will”
month.
New additions to our library this month are:
·
Traveling Light by Max Lucado. With the twenty third
Psalm as the guide, Lucado shows us how to release some of the burdens we were
never intended to bear.
·
The Prince by Francine River. This book is historical
fiction about Jonathan, David’s best friend.
·
In Defense of Israel - John Hagee exposes some of the common
myths about the Jews and Israel.
·
Chicken Soup for the Nature Lover’s Soul - Jack Canfield,
Mark Victor Hansen Steve Zikman - Inspiring Stories of Joy, Insight and
Adventure in the Great Outdoors.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here’s the News for the
week:
·
The Sew n Sews
Ladies Sewing Group will meet this morning, January 27 at 9:00 AM in the
Christian Life Center. This is the first
session for 2020 as they prepare outfits for the Operation Christmas Child
boxes. All ladies are invited to attend.
·
The
Women of Joy Conference will be April 24-26 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The cost is $175 per person and includes
conference ticket and lodging. Spots are
still available. To sign-up, contact
Kathy Reece, Melody Tackett, or contact the church office, (615) 735-1929. The deposit for the trip is $25.
·
Several
Community Food Distributions are scheduled for January and February at the Ag
Center. These are excellent ways to get
involved in serving the needy in our community.
You can also go by and get a box of food for yourself or for someone you
know. Volunteers gather at the Ag Center
around 9:00 AM each time. The upcoming dates
are: January 31, February 12, February
26, and February 28.
·
The
Deacons will meet on Sunday, February 2 at 7:00 PM in the Pastor’s Office.
·
It’s
time to make our plans for two special mission trips during the Summer. We will meet in the Sanctuary on Sunday,
February 2 at 2:30 PM to discuss our Mission Trip to Africa and at 3:15 PM to
discuss our Mission Trip to Canada. Make
your plans to attend and hear the specifics of each trip.
·
A special Return
to Me / Church Renewal Conference will be held for the churches of the New
Salem Baptist Association on Thursday, February 6 at the First Baptist Church
in Gordonsville. Sessions begin at 4:00
and 6:30 PM. Dinner will be served at
6:00 PM. Claude King, co-author of
Experiencing God (and brother to Denis King, former Youth Pastor at FBC
Carthage) will be our speaker.
·
A county-wide Men’s
Conference will be Friday and Saturday, February 28-29. All men are urged to attend. Friday night will feature a Wild-Game Dinner
and FBC Carthage will coordinate the fishing / casting competition on Saturday
morning. Watch the E-News and Bulletin
for more information and details.
·
Remember you can check
the church calendar online at www.fbccarthage.com under events or go directly to http://www.fbccarthage.com/events/
