FBC Carthage E-News
June 22, 2020
Good Morning,
Happy Father’s Day to all
the dads. Being a father is a tremendous
blessing and an awesome responsibility. Men,
let us pray for one another as we lead our families into a deeper walk with
Jesus Christ. We see in our nation the
devastation of families and society, in general, without connected, active
fathers. Dad, you are of great value in
your children’s lives. May we see a
revival in the hearts and lives of our fathers.
Here is our tribute video to fathers from yesterday: https://www.facebook.com/tim.frank.779/videos/10164033471775651/UzpfSTE1NDU2MDU5NDc0OTA2MToxMzYzODAxODYzODI0OTIy/?eid=ARDljeW6s_ab90bfeNa6qmI62dnRobiy44pSl8kc6eBW7Xa_W0PtDqw-RQXxoFVOvSggZ23AH6AQ4Y7E
Phase 2 of our
Re-Gathering has begun as we re-started Preschool care for babies through 4
year olds during the morning worship services.
Thank you to the Preschool Leadership Task Force as they have
established guidelines, enlisted workers, and began caring for our
children. If you would like to be a part
this important ministry, please contact Kathy Reece, Elizabeth Davis, Rhonda
Etheridge, Kristen Sanders, Matthew Lynn or Bro. Matt. I have included the Preschool guidelines at
the end of this E-News. Here is the
introductory video showing the check-in and pick-up procedures: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2FBQjxAZgf0&feature=youtu.be
I remind you that Sunday
morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night services are open for in-person
attendance. We will continue to sit with
the same social distancing plan used in all of the services. Sunday morning services are offered at 9:00
and 10:45 AM. Sunday night begins at 6:00
PM and Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM. We
also continue to Live Stream the services at the fbcarthage Youtube Channel and
the First Baptist Church Carthage Facebook page.
I hope you are enjoying the Children’s Virtual
Adventure Bible Club with your children and grandchildren. Matthew Lynn is doing a great job as our
Summer Children’s Intern to have the Bible study and weekly adventures with the
children. Here is the link to last
week’s adventure: https://www.facebook.com/childrensvirtualadventureclub/videos/256718642256626/UzpfSTE1NDU2MDU5NDc0OTA2MToxMzU5NjYxMDY3NTcyMzM1/?eid=ARDljeW6s_ab90bfeNa6qmI62dnRobiy44pSl8kc6eBW7Xa_W0PtDqw-RQXxoFVOvSggZ23AH6AQ4Y7E
This Summer we are
collecting items for three local mission efforts. The first collection of canned goods and
non-perishables for the Smith County Help Center ended this Sunday. Our next collection of diapers and wipes for
the Smith County Pregnancy Help Center begins June 28. Bring your donations and drop them off in the
containers provided in the church foyer and Connection Point.
Just a reminder, the summer
ministry/mission T-Shirts are available in the Connection Point.
An excellent opportunity
to wear your mission shirts is the Smith County Fair, June 29 thru July 4. Whether you are working the FBC Carthage
ministry booth or just attending the festivities, wear your shirts and be ready
to explain who they see (Jesus living in you!)
We still need a few people
helping in the booth each night. To
sign-up simply text “Fair” and your name to (931) 261-8452. We will contact you with details and
scheduling. Make your plans to come and
serve with us at the First Baptist Church Ministry Booth.
The RightNow Video Series of
the Week is “The Meaning of Marriage.”
This six part series explores the Biblical meaning and design of
marriage. Timothy Keller, along with Kathy, his wife of forty years,
draws a profound portrait of marriage from the pages of Scripture that neither
idealizes nor rejects the institution but points us back to the relationship
between God and man. The result is a vision for marriage that is refreshingly
frank and unsentimental, yet hopeful and beautiful. Check it out: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/408404?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.
Sunday School lessons
online offer study opportunities for Bible Studies for Life and the Bible Book
Study. Weekly lessons are posted on the
First Baptist Church Carthage Facebook page on Fridays. Here are the lessons for Sunday, June 21:
Explore
the Bible Adults, June 21: Compassion Demonstrated, Proverbs 3:21-35
Video by Travis Biller
Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton:
Bible
Studies for Life Adults, June 21: The Testimony of Our Hope, 1 Peter 2:4-15
Video by Tim Frank,
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage:
The Women on
Missions will travel to Peyton’s Creek Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 7 for
the Association WMU Quarterly Meeting.
The bus will leave from the Parking Lot across Main Street from the
church at 6:00 PM. All ladies are
invited to attend.
Bible
Reading Plan for June 15-21, 2020:
June 22 Psalm
51-57
June 23 Psalm 58-65
June 24 Psalm 66-69
June 25 Psalm 70-73
June 26 Psalm
74-77
June 27 Psalm
78-79
June 28 Psalm 80-85
First Baptist Church Carthage
NURSERY AND CHILDREN’S CHURCH
DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES
9am service (4 & Under) 10:45 service (4 & Under)
DROP OFF:
1.
Parents will enter through the side
church office door on Fite Ave West, where they will be greeted by an FBCC
Nursery Worker/ Check-in Assistant.
2.
Parent/ Guardian will complete a
short form regarding COVID-19/ Illness while a Nursery Worker will take each
child’s Temperature.
3.
The child will then be escorted by
the Nursery Worker where they will assist the child with washing their hands
before entering his or her classroom.
*Please
verify at Check-in that the Childrens/Nursery Staff have a current phone number
should the Parent/ Guardian need to be contacted.
Regarding Toddlers and Babies: To
reduce cross contamination, we will not be accepting diaper bags at this time.
*Parents must provide the
following: 1 change of clothes, 1 Labeled Sippy Cup or Bottle, 2-3 diapers
and pacifier -if needed- in a large zip lock bag with child’s name on it. (Nursery can provide a zip lock bag if
needed)
Regarding Temperature Taking:
*In the event that a child reads
a high temp of 100.4 or higher will be asked to wait 10 min to rule out a
possible false reading due to hot weather temps or physical exertion. After the
10 min period, the child's temperature will be retaken. Should the temp remain
high, the child will not be permitted to stay in the children's nursery care
area and will need to return home with the parent/ guardian.
NOTE: Please note, we are asking
everyone who is sick or running a fever to stay home and join us in the Digital
Church Community. This helps lessen our
chance of exposing others on campus.
Pick Up:
1.
Parents will enter through the side
church office door on Fite Ave West, where they will be greeted by an FBCC
Nursery Worker/ Check-in Assistant.
2.
Parents/ Guardians must wait at this
point while the Nursery Worker will release the children one at a time to their
Parent/ Guardian.
Have a blessed week!
Bro. Tim
