FBC Carthage E-News
November 30, 2020
‘Tis the Season!
Christmas 2020 is in full swing as decorations are going up, presents
are being ordered, and plans are being made.
In the midst of all the hustle and bustle of this season, make sure to
prepare your heart and mind for the true purpose of Christmas, the celebration
of Jesus’ birth. There are several
events and emphases in this E-News that will help you “keep Christ in
Christmas.” Even in the COVID pandemic,
may this be your best Christmas ever as you share with others to hope, joy, and
peace that comes in Jesus Christ.
The Carthage Christmas Parade has been postponed
to this Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 PM.
We will be serving coffee and hot chocolate on the front yard of the
church. If you would like to help, we
will meet at 5:30 PM in the Christian Life Center to get ready. Join us in the church yard as we serve the
community and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Speaking of volunteering, the Lighthouse
Christian Camp Christmas Parties will be the next two Saturdays, December 5 for
girls and December 12 for boys from 9:30AM-3:00 PM. Lighthouse is located in Smithville,
Tennessee. Volunteers can go to https://lighthousechristiancamp.com/
to sign-up to help. For more information
contact Bro. Tim.
Attention YOUTH!
The Big News of the week is the moving of Youth Worship to Sunday nights
at 6:00 PM in the Youth Room. The
Wednesday night event will move to a Virtual format. Having the Big Event on Sunday nights will be
an opportunity to invite more of your friends without the conflict with sports
and other activities. To be a part of
the Kick-off this Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 PM in the Youth Room. Adults, just a reminder and invitation for you
to join us for the Sunday Evening Services at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
Grief at any season of life is difficult. During the Christmas season it is even more
challenging. We will offer a special
“Surviving the Holidays” session of GriefShare this Sunday afternoon from 3:00
– 4:30 PM. To register for this workshop,
go to https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/36262
A special Christmas project is “aCross
Tennessee.” The idea is to place a
lighted cross in your yard as a visual reminder that Christmas is about Jesus
whose purpose was to be crucified on a cross for our sins. The purpose of the manger was the cross. That is why Jesus came. The power of the cross is in the manger. Jesus was not just an ordinary baby. He was the literal, one and only, begotten
Son of God. To join this lighted cross ministry,
simply put up your lighted cross, light it through December 31, and register it
at www.acrosstenn.com . Let’s fill the night with light from the
cross of Jesus.
One of the new tools to come out of the COVID-19
pandemic for our church is electronic giving through text. We have three offerings you can make through
this means. You simply text the Keyword
for the specific account to 1 (615) 492-8661.
The Keywords are:
OFFERING
for the General Church Budget
Giving
LOTTIE
for the International Mission Offering
LIFE
for the Pregnancy Help Center
The Church Council will
meet Sunday, December 5 at 4:45 PM in the Christian Life Center.
The Deacons will meet this
Sunday, December 5 at 7:00 PM in the Christian Life Center.
During this Christmas
season, there will be many special events and gatherings. If you are wishing to reserve the Christian
Life Center for a gathering or activity, contact the Church Office to check
availability. Call Deborah Weaver,
Church Secretary, at (615) 735-1929.
The Right Now Video of the
week is “Advent.” The Christmas story,
or Advent, is more than a sentimental myth or a quiet manger scene we use to
decorate our living rooms. The Christmas story is the good news of God entering
into our darkness. Join J.D. Greear in this four-session series as he takes a deeper
look at Jesus as Emmanuel, our Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, and
the great I Am. When you know Jesus, you will realize Christmas is more than a
nice story—the arrival of Jesus changes everything. Check it out:
https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/458407
Remember, 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 November 23-29, 2020:
November 30 1 Corinthians 9-11
December 1 1 Corinthians 12-14
December 2 1 Corinthians 15-16
December 3 2 Corinthians 1-4
December 4 2 Corinthians 5-9
December 5 2 Corinthians 10-13
December 6 Galatians
1-3
Have a blessed week.
Bro. Tim
