FBC Carthage E-News
July 5, 2021
Good Morning,
As we celebrate Independence
Day and enjoy, for many of us, a day off from work, let us remember to thank God
for our country and the freedoms we have in the United States of America. May we never take for granted our freedom of
religion, freedom to assemble, freedom of speech, and many other freedoms we
have as Americans. This past year has
seen great challenges and unrest across our nation on many different
fronts. We need the Lord as individuals
and as a nation, now as much as ever in our history. Take a few minutes today to pray specifically
for our nation and seek God’s forgiveness, direction and blessing. God bless the United States of America.
Thank you to all who
served this past week at the Smith County Fair Ministry Booth. I always enjoy the opportunities the fair
booth gives to interact and visit with many different people in our
community. Matthew 9:36 says, But when
He (Jesus) saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because
they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” May we continually find ways to be out among
the people of our community that we may have Jesus’ heart of compassion and concern.
We have a great
opportunity to reach out to our family, friends, and neighbors as we have a
two-day revival, July 18-19 with Pastor Elijah Wanje from Ridgeways Baptist
Church in Nairobi, Kenya. We had Pastor
Wanje scheduled to come last year and then COVID prevented his travel to
us. I look forward to welcoming our
friend and several from his church as they share with us in these special
services. Help spread the news and invite
people to attend with you.
Children’s Church for 4 year
olds through 1st grade is offered each Sunday during the 10 AM morning
service. Children’s Church meets in the
Preschool area following Sunday School, around 9:45 AM..
We had a 37 people plus
one dog at the Defeated Creek Campground service yesterday. It is a blessing to have multiple outlets to
share the good news on Jesus Christ. I
appreciate this ongoing ministry of the New Salem Baptist Association.
Speaking of the New Salem
Baptist Association, please pray this week for Bro. Marty and Sheila Dodge as
they lead a team from the Association to Guatemala. They will be conducting medical clinics and
visiting in homes, sharing the love and gospel of Jesus. This is our first mission trip since the
pandemic. May we see many more mission opportunities
open up in the coming months.
We have a second order of Summer
mission shirts available to pick up in the Connection Point. I am enjoying several people asking about the
design on the front and being able to share the source of our peace in
Jesus. The verse on the back of the
shirt, Romans 5:1, is a great start to share the peace we have in Jesus, “we
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. As you wear your shirt, be ready to share the
hope and peace you have in Jesus.
Meeting Reminders:
The Church Council will
meet Sunday, July 11 at 4:30 PM in the Pastor’s Office.
Deacons will meet Sunday,
July 11 at 7:00 PM in the Youth Room.
The Church Business
meeting will be Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
The daily Bible reading booklets for July are
available in the Connection Point and front foyer. You can also find them online and as a daily
e-mail to your Inbox at: https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/biblepathways/
Here are this week’s Bible readings July 5-12, 2021:
July 5 Psalm 60-66
July 6 Psalm 67-71
July 7 Psalm 72-77
July 8 Psalm
78-80
July 9 Psalm
81-87
July 10 Psalm 88-91
July 11 Psalm 91-100
July 12 Psalm 101-108
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Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
