FBC Carthage E-News
March 23, 2020
Our first Sunday of online services only went very well. Thank you to all
those who worked tirelessly last week to get us up and ready on YouTube and
with the online giving. The Digital
Church Community came together and we had a good attendance, as well as a great
service. The services are posted on
Facebook and YouTube to view later if you missed them live. If you have suggestions for ways to make the
services more engaging, please send your thoughts to tfrank@fbccarthage.com.
Our live, online Digital
Church Community Services are:
Sunday Mornings at 10:45
AM
Sunday Evenings at 6:00 PM
Wednesday Evenings at 6:30
PM
Each service will feature
a different message and updated information for the congregation.
We have begun to offer
online/text giving through your credit card or debit card. Almost $1000 came in yesterday though this
giving option. It will be extremely
helpful during these online only days.
To set up your online giving, text the word “Give” to 1-615-492-8661.
The reply will direct you to a site with clear instructions on how to set up
your giving by credit card or debit card and complete your offering to FBCC.
The church will receive your name and amount of your offering so electronic
giving amounts will be included in your annual contribution statement. Remember, during this time you can also mail
your giving in by check or bring it by the church office during the week. The Church address is 409 Main Street N,
Carthage, TN 37030.
During these weeks of
limited contact we still want to stay connected to you and your needs. Text messages, email, and phone calls will be
our primary tools. I would ask you to
contact me or the church office if you have needs, physically of
spiritually. Also, it is important to
stay in touch with your Sunday School class members. Talk to people. Pray with people. Find unique ways to reach out through the
tools available.
The term for all activities
for the time being is “Temporarily Suspended.”
Here are some of the major events that are “Temporarily Suspended:”
All in-house services and
activities at FBC Carthage
Association Men’s
Conference
Association Executive
Board Meeting
Association WMU Quarterly
Meeting
Defeated Creek Campground
Services
GriefShare Sessions
Wednesday Night Meals
(Except for Shut-In Deliveries)
Young at Heart Trip and
Meeting
Spring Revival with Pastor
Elijah Wanje
Women of Joy Conference
RightNow Videos are a
great way to spend these days being at home.
There are videos for children , as well as great videos for youth and
adults. This resource is completely free
to you. The church is paying the monthly
fee. This resource can also be given to
your friends and families during this time.
One special note, if you have an Apple TV or box you can download the
RightNow Video App and watch the videos on your TV.
The RightNow Video of
the Week is “The Testing of Your Faith.” Join
Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he teaches the biblical truths about what happens when
God sends a test of faith into your life, and how to stand firm and allow God
to bless you through these tests when they come. If there were
ever a time our faith is being tested, it is now in this Corona Virus pandemic.
Check out the first video in this
series: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/386
Remember, you have to
sign up to be able to view the resources at RightNow Video. 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 March 23-29, 2020:
Mar. 23 Judges 16-18
Mar. 24 Judges 19-21
Mar. 25 Ruth 1-4
Mar. 26 1 Samuel 1-3
Mar. 27 1 Samuel 4-8
Mar. 28 1 Samuel 9-12
Mar. 29 1 Samuel 13-14
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
Here is a review of the
Digital Church Communications from last week:
·
The 10:45 AM
Sunday Morning Service, 6:00 PM Sunday Evening Service, and 6:30 PM Wednesday
Evening Service will be live streamed on the First Baptist Church Carthage
Facebook page and the new First Baptist Youtube Channel fbcarthage.
On
Facebook, search for First Baptist Church Carthage
On
Youtube, search for fbcarthage
·
The service on
DTC 3 at 10:30 AM and 104.1 FM the Ranch radio at 10:45 AM are the prerecorded
service from last week.
·
Online giving is
set up and available. TEXT “GIVE” to
1-615-492-8661
Text
“Give” to 1-615-492-8661. The reply will direct you to a site with clear
instructions how to set up your giving by credit card or debit card and complete
your offering to FBCC. The church will receive your name and amount of your
offering so electronic giving amounts will be included in your annual
contribution statement. Remember, you
can also mail your giving in by check or bring it by the church office during
the week. The Church address is 409 Main
Street N, Carthage, TN 37030.
·
An online
Bulletin is available on FaceBook at First Baptist Church Carthage.
·
Prepare for the
online services by having your Bible, Notebook, and Pen. Listen, participate, and worship the Lord. Turn off all other distractions and focus on
the service.
·
Bro. Matt Davis
will serve as our Digital Pastor during the services. He will monitor comments and respond as
appropriate. Please, Do not use the
comments as a time to chat. Just like
talking in church during the service, do not disrupt others by excessive
comments. Bro. Matt and his wife,
Elizabeth will be available for you to call and share with during the
Invitation/Decision Time at the end of the services. We have only two lines so you may get a busy
signal or leave a message.
·
It is important
to stay in touch with one another during these days. Call, text, email, and send letters to
encourage and strengthen.
Here is a list from
the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board on “How to Get the Most from Attending
Church Online:”
·
Get out of bed and get dressed. It
will put you in the right mindset for worship.
·
Go through your normal Sunday routine, minus the “hurry up, we’re running
late” part.
·
Gather your family together.
Worship is a family activity.
·
Watch the service on your largest screen.
It will feel more like you are “there.”
·
Sing along, loud and bold. It may
feel weird but participation in worship is important.
·
Lean into the message. Open your
Bible, take notes, and say/comment “Amen” every once in a while.
·
Make your home a sanctuary to the worship of God and the exaltation of
Christ.