FBC Carthage E-News
September 28, 2020
Good Morning,
We continue to pray for
our nation and will begin a new emphasis during October entitled, “31 Days of Prayer for My Nation.” This emphasis will encourage and challenge
each member to specifically pray for the country each day. To help in this endeavor we are providing a
prayer booklet written by Ronnie Floyd, Executive Director of the Southern
Baptist Convention. You can pick up a
copy of this booklet at the church office this week or at our Wednesday night
service at 6:30 PM. There is nothing we
can do that will impact our nation as much as focused, continuous prayer. During October, let’s talk less and pray more
for the issues facing our nation.
Please continue to pray
for our Smith County schools, teachers, administrators, and school board. These are days they need more prayer, not
less. If you haven’t read the U.S.
Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Guidance on
Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary
and Secondary Schools, check it out online at:
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/prayer_guidance.html. This document
outlines the guidelines and rights for students and teachers to express their
religious beliefs in the school setting.
Be informed and help others understand the religious rights of students
and teachers.
Wednesday night Student
Ministry Re-Launch is in full swing as the 7-12 grade students are urged to
join Bro. Matt at the FBC Carthage Student Ministry Facebook page at 6:30
PM. In-person youth group meetings will
begin Pass the word and invite your friends to join the Student Ministry Re-Launch!
As we relaunch the Wednesday
Student Ministry, we will also be evaluating and planning toward offering
Wednesday night meals for individuals and families to eat in the Christian Life
Center before the evening activities. To
help us in planning, if you would be interested in coming to eat Wednesday
night meals from 5-6 PM, text the word
EAT to 1-615-395-6161 or call the church office at (615) 735-1929.
A new semester of
GriefShare is meeting on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM in the Christian Life
Center. Join us on Tuesday nights at
6:00 PM and invite a friend or family member to come with you.
During this regathering time, we will continue
to provide access to the text giving option.
You simply text the word GIVE to 1-(615) 492-8661. The first time you use the electronic giving,
you will enter your giving information.
After that, you simply enter the offering you wish to make.
During this month we are receiving the Golden
Offering for Tennessee Missions. Across
our state, Tennessee Baptists are reaching people with the gospel through many
mission endeavors. Here is the video
message from Bro. Randy Davis which we shared in the Sunday service: https://vimeo.com/438680961
You can give through the special offering
envelopes or online by texting the keyword GOLDEN to our online giving
platform: 1-(615) 492-8661.
The RightNow Video Series of
the Week is entitled, “Jesus in the Secular World.” In this video series, Ben Pierce combines
vivid illustrations from years of front-line ministry with practical Biblical
principles for how we can reach the secular world. Watch for an in-depth understanding of the
secular mindset, inspire personal revival, and equip you with practical next
steps to engage the secular world with the powerful Gospel message
relevantly. Check out the trailer here:
www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/444818?episode=Trailer
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.
If you are not reading the
Bible each day, I invite and encourage you to join us in reading the New
Testament. We begin Matthew’s gospel
this Thursday. Don’t put off reading the
Word of God. For a video encouragement,
check out the story I tell on myself on today’s daily devotion at First Baptist
Church Carthage Facebook page or the fbcarthage Youtube group.
Bible
Reading Plan for September 28-October 4, 2020:
September 28 Zechariah 1-7
September 29 Zechariah 8-14
September 30 Malachi 1-4
October 1 Matthew 1-4
October 2 Matthew 5-6
October 3 Matthew 7-8
October 4 Matthew 9-10
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
