FBC Carthage E-News for Septenber 7, 2021

 

FBC Carthage E-News

September 7, 2021

 Good Morning,

 During the month of September, there will be a growing excitement as we look forward to Paul and Maura Stouder and Cadie moving to Carthage.  Paul’s plans are to pack the moving truck, leave on September 24, and arrive on September 28.  His first day as Associate Pastor will be October 1.  In anticipation of their move, the Women on Missions group is organizing an old fashioned pounding of non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and paper products for Sunday, September 26.  More details will be coming so watch the bulletin and E-News each week.  Pray for Paul and his family as they make this move to FBC Carthage. 

 

During Sunday’s message I referenced a PDF I found helpful entitled, “Steps to Freedom in Christ” by Neil Anderson.  You can read and download this document for your personal use and to share with others struggling in bondage.  Check it out at:  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56747bae0ab377c98158e42d/t/57ed5d006a49634e0b9b7d0a/1475173632920/Seven+Steps.pdf

 

A new semester of GriefShare will begin today, Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 PM in the Christian Life Center.  There is no cost for these support sessions and a workbook is provided.  If you or someone you know is struggling in the death of a loved one, come and be a part of this grief-support group.  Grief is a difficult journey, but you don’t have to walk alone.  For more information, contact Bro. Tim at (615) 735-1929.

 

The September Business Meeting will be this Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.  Several reports and recommendations will be brought to the church for approval. 

 

The Women on Missions meeting will be held on Monday, September 13 at 6:30 PM in the Christian Life Center.  The ladies will be packing “Christmas Backpacks” as part of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s ministry in East Tennessee.  All ladies are invited to join in this mission project and learn more about the work with children.

 

This Sunday, September 12 we will have a brief interest meeting immediately following the morning service for the Coat Distribution mission trip to New York City on December 3-5.  We will be collecting coats and then going to NYC for the distribution, if possible.  I will have preliminary plans and approximate costs for the trip.  We will meet in the wing to the left, behind the piano.

 

Attention Adults 55+:  The Association Senior Adult Fish Fry will be Thursday, 16 at Rome Baptist Church on Highway 70.  We will leave from FBC Carthage on the bus at 5:30 PM, eat at 6 pm, and have a bluegrass program at 7:00 PM.   This is always a delicious and fun time together with the churches in the New Salem Baptist Association.

Plans are being made for the 2021 Trunk or Treat to be help Wednesday, October 27 from 5:00-7:30 PM.  We will have inflatables, food, and a lot of candy.  The theme for this year’s Trunk ot Treat is “Truths from the Bible:  Tis so Sweet.”  The goal is to have many more cars decorated and handing out candy.  Everyone is asked to bring individually wrapped candies for this great event and place it in collection bins in the Connection Point.

 

This Sunday, September 12 we will be leading the Defeated Creek Campground Worship Service at 8:30 AM in the big pavilion.  You are welcome to come out and welcome the campers to the service.

 

We will host the Inflatables for the William Walton Days community event in Downtown Carthage on Saturday, September 25.  Set-up will be at 9:00 AM and we staff the Inflatables from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.  See Bro. Tim to sign up to help with this community outreach.

 

The daily Bible reading booklets for September 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 September 7-13, 2021:

September 7                   Ezekiel 22-24

September 8                   Ezekiel 25-28

September 9                   Ezekiel 29-32

September 10       Ezekiel 33-36

September 11       Ezekiel 37-39

September 12       Ezekiel 40-42

September 13       Ezekiel 43-45

 

 

The RightNow Media video series of the week is “Steps to Freedom in Christ” by Neil Anderson.  This is the video series that goes along with the pdf given earlier in this E-News.  The powerful step-by-step process for helping people find freedom in Christ! This version is especially designed for adults. Used by thousands around the world to discover their victory as children of God, this study can help you as well.  Listen to this Introduction of “Steps to Freedom in Christ.”  Check it out:  https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/351336?episode=1

 

If you are new to Rightnow Media, you will need 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 a gift to you from First Baptist Church Carthage.

 

Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim