FBC Carthage E-News
November 22, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!
This is a special week as
we focus on Thanksgiving and the blessings of this past year. I remind each one to live a life of
Thanksgiving, not just during this week, but all year long. Begin this week in making or reviewing the
list of people in your life for which you are thankful. Also, make or review your list of the things
you are thankful for and circle the ones that are eternal, such as the love of
God, grace, forgiveness, etc, Take some
extra time in prayer this week, expressing to God your thanks to Him.
The Operation Christmas
Child Collection ends today, November 22.
Ladies will be in the CLC from
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM to receive the final boxes.
Thank you to all those who have participated in this great effort to
touch the lives of children around the world.
Pray for the boxes as they are processed, shipped, and delivered to the children. Pray for God’s Holy Spirit to use this effort
to bring boys and girls to saving faith through Jesus Christ. It’s more than a box of toys, it’s a bridge
to carry the gospel and life transformation.
We will not have Wednesday night services this
week as many prepare for Thanksgiving events.
We will, however, be making and delivering Thanksgiving boxes on Wednesday morning, November 24 at
9:00 AM to families in Smith County.
Simply come to the CLC and be a part of a family’s Thanksgiving.
We have received approximately
60 packages (1-2 pounds) of ground venison as part of the Hunters for the
Hungry project in Smith County. If you,
or someone you know needs some food, contact Bro. Tim or call the church office
at (615) 735-1929.
This Sunday, November 28 is the Annual Carthage
Christmas Parade at 4:30 PM. We will
host hot chocolate and coffee for the community and have our annual “Singing on
the Steps.” Everyone is asked to join us
on the church steps as we sing Christmas carols in the community. We will finish before the parade gets to the
church in order to join in the festivities.
This is the final week to
bring coats for our annual “Coats for the City” distribution on December 3-5 in
New York City. We will be working with
the Bridge Community Church. You can
drop your coats off at the Connection Point behind the Sanctuary through
Sunday, November 28.
Lighthouse Camp Christmas
Parties will be December 4 and 11 at Lighthouse Christian Camp in
Smithville. All types of items are being
collected for the children to select and give to their families for
Christmas.
Lottie Moon Offering for
International Missions is our yearly missions offering for the Southern Baptist
Missionaries around the world. This is
our largest special offering for the year and reflects the great importance of
our missionary efforts. This year’s goal
is $19,000. Everyone is asked to give a
generous offering for world missions and then the church will give the entire offering
on Christmas Sunday, December 19.
The Pregnancy Help Center is actively searching
for a new Part-Time Director. This
position is 20-25 hours per week and directly works with the clients, donors,
volunteers, and board to carry out the mission of the Center. For more information, contact Bro. Tim Frank
at (931) 261-8452.
The daily Bible reading booklets for November
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 November 16-22,
2021:
November 22 Romans 11-13
November 23 Romans 14-16
November 24 1 Corinthians 1-4
November 25 1 Corinthians 5-9
November 26 1 Corinthians 10-13
November 27 1 Corinthians 14-16
November 28 2 Corinthians 1-4
November 29 2 Corinthians 5-8
The RightNow Media video
series of the week is “The Art of Marriage.”
This video series weaves together biblically-centered teaching,
real-life stories, humorous vignettes and more to portray both the challenges
and the beauty of God's design. Ministry leaders such as Dennis and Barbara
Rainey, Voddie Baucham, Russell Moore, Crawford Loritts and others provide the
expert teaching while couples who have struggled and overcome openly and
honestly share their stories of pain, loss, forgiveness and grace.
Topics covered include:
• Love Happens: God's Purpose and Plan
• Love Fades: Overcoming Isolation
• Love Dances: Fulfilling Our Responsibilities
• Love Interrupted: Communication and Conflict
• Love Sizzles: Experiencing Real Intimacy
• Love Always: Leaving a Lasting Legacy.
Check out the trailer: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/322?session=174590
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
