FBC Carthage E-News
March 30, 2020
Good Morning,
I encourage everyone to
take a few moments today and pray specifically for the doctors, nurses, and
health care workers in the hospitals, doctor‘s offices, nursing homes and any other
medical location. With the outbreak in
the nursing home in Gallatin and almost 100 people testing positive for the
virus, it is obvious how quickly it can
spread. Pray for those on the front
lines and their families. We have
several members in the health field who are in harm’s way and we need to pray
for them.
The Digital Church
Community services online continue to do well as we worship together through
Facebook and YouTube. Thank you to all who
joined in the services online. I remind
you that the services are posted on Facebook and YouTube and can be viewed and/or
shared at any time. 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.
The church leadership met
yesterday by Zoom for a virtual meeting and discussed the immediate plans as we
for move together through this health crisis.
The leadership recommended and approved that we continue on with the
Church Digital Community online only format at least through Easter
Sunday. The leadership will meet again
that afternoon and discuss the next steps we will take together. Please pray for all of us as we lead in these
days of great challenge and great opportunity.
Here is a video I found on
Facebook yesterday from Christian Attorney David Gibbs as he outlines the
response of churches in these days of governmental orders, directives, and
states of emergency. May we be wise as
serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16).
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLHIa8GiI5M&feature=emb_title&fbclid=IwAR3cgBZ2pGal5qVd6eNumqz7NHbCmXITzqTrFdrEJRlbUiKOlU9tqx3Mly4
I encourage you to be
faithful in your giving during this season.
You may want to consider using the new online giving option and give by
using your credit card or debit card. 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. Call ahead before stopping by the office to
make sure someone is in. The Church
Office `is officially closed with the office and ministerial staff working from
home. The Church phone number is (615) 735-1929 and
the address is 409 Main Street N,
Carthage, TN 37030.
During these weeks of
limited contact we need to stay connected to each other. Take opportunities to utilize text messages,
email, and phone calls to reach out and let someone know you care. If you discover those with needs, physical,
emotional or spiritual, please contact Bro. Tim or Bro. Matt. Also, if there are members directly affected
financially by this crisis, let’s do all we can as a church to help. Let’s stay in touch. Talk to people. Pray with people. Find unique ways to reach out through the
tools available.
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 a fun kid’s series called “The Slugs and Bugs Show.” Join musician Randall Goodgame, Doug the Slug, Sparky
the Lightning Bug, Morty and Maggie Raccoon, and a slew of special guests
inside the brand-new Slugs & Bugs Workshop. Imaginations are kindled, songs
are sung, and hijinks are discovered, along with timeless truths about life and
faith. From a producer of VeggieTales, the Slugs & Bugs Show is delightful,
quirky, hand-crafted fun for kids of all ages.
Check out the first video in this
series: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/KidsShow/358519?episode=1
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:
March 30 1
Samuel 15-17
March 31 1 Samuel 18-20
April 1 1 Samuel 21-24
April 2 1 Samuel 25-27
April 3 1 Samuel 28-31
April 4 2 Samuel 1-3
On a personal note, I want
to wish Happy Birthday to my wife, Fran Frank on Tuesday, March 31.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
With all activities and
events cancelled for the immediate future I have re-posted our basic information
on how the Digital Church Community meets and functions:
·
The Digital
Church Community services will be live streamed on the First Baptist Church
Carthage Facebook page and the new First Baptist Youtube Channel
fbcarthage. The times of the live
services are:
10:45
AM Sunday Morning Service
6:00
PM Sunday Evening Service
6:30
PM Wednesday Evening Service
All
services are recorded and available anytime on Facebook, search for First
Baptist Church Carthage and on Youtube, search for fbcarthage.
·
The Sunday
morning service is broadcasted on DTC TV Channels 3 and 303 at 10:30 AM. It is
also broadcasted on the radio, 104.1 FM the Ranch radio on Sundays at 10:45 AM. These broadcasts are prerecorded from previous
week’s service.
·
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.
