FBC Carthage E-News
December 20, 2021
Merry Christmas!
This is the celebration
week of the year as the countdown to Christmas is completed. As families gather and gifts are exchanged,
let us remember and share in our gatherings the true meaning of Christmas. Here are the basic scripture passages the
present the birth of Jesus. I encourage
you to get a cup of coffee or tea, sit down in a comfortable chair, and read
these scriptures. Reflect on the
simplicity and the transcendence of this wonderful story. A simple carpenter and his betrothed
wife. Country shepherds watching their
flocks. Wisemen from the East. Most importantly the baby Jesus, laid in a
manger. Hear again the good news of great
joy which is to all people, the Savior is born.
Luke 1:26-56 Mary
Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph
Luke 2:1-7 Trip
to Bethlehem
Luke 2:8-20 Shepherds
Matthew 2:1-12 Wisemen
Make your plans to attend the Christmas Eve
Service at 5:00 PM. We will have
candlelight, carols, special Christmas music, Communion, and a Christmas
message. Invite your family and friends
to come with you as we remember and celebrate Jesus’ birth.
The Live Streaming for our services is working
again and we have confidence that the problem has been corrected. Thank you for your patience in this important
tool of ministry. We will plan to have
the Live Stream of the Christmas Eve Service this Friday, December 24 at 5:00
PM.
During the month of December we have been receiving
our special offering for the International Mission Board of the Southern
Baptist Convention. We have almost 4,000
missionaries serving around the world to share the message of Jesus
Christ. Please pray for our missionaries
as they are away from family during this Christmas season. If you have not had a chance to give a special
“Birthday Gift” to Jesus, you can text the word “Lottie” to 615-492-8661.
We will have Sunday School and Morning Worship
on Sunday, December 26 at the normal times.
We will not have the Sunday Evening Service that day. Enjoy the time with your family.
The daily Bible reading booklets for December
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 December 20-27,
2021:
December 20 1 John 1-3
December 21 1 John 4-5
December 22 2 John, 3 John, Jude
December 23 Revelation 1-2
December 24 Revelation 3-5
December 25 Revelation 6-8
December 26 Revelation 9-11
December 27 Revelation 12-14
The RightNow Media Video
series of the week is a Christmas series entitled, “God Came Near.” In the midst of the gloom of winter, the
darkest and coldest of seasons, Christians still wait with great anticipation
for the happiest season of all, Advent. Travel back in time and relive the
coming of Christ to Earth, as He gives up His throne next to God the Father to
enter this world as a baby born in a manger. Filmed at England's beautiful
Blockley Church, join acclaimed author and pastor Max Lucado as he provides
insights on the season of Advent. Check
it out at: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/308931
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.
Merry Christmas! May this be a week of wonder, beauty, and
amazement as you celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
