FBC Carthage E-News
January 31, 2022
Good Morning,
I appreciate the prayers
and concern for me and my family during this time of Covid. First the grandchildren, then Fran positive,
and Sunday morning I tested positive. I
am thankful that we have all had fairly mild cases so far. It has been a difficult time of quarantine and
now isolation from everyone. My goal is
to be cleared to be back this coming Sunday, but we will have to wait and
see.
In the meantime, Pastor
Paul has done an outstanding job of preaching and leading in my absence. The message yesterday morning was his best
message yet. If you didn’t hear the
message “Joy In Your Circumstances,” you will be blessed to go to Youtube or
Facebook and listen. I also appreciate
Bro. Marty Dodge and his willingness to fill in when I am out. His message last night was very encouraging
to be strong and courageous in the midst of challenges of life. The Lord used both messages yesterday to
encourage and uplift my soul.
I ask you to continue to
pray for our community, state, and nation as we experience so many cases of COVID. Dr. Roger Duke, our local COVID Task Force
Leader, shared with me yesterday that Smith County has recently set the record
for active cases since the pandemic began.
There are so many families dealing with this latest outbreak of
COVID. Let’s be praying for each other
as we continue to walk through this pandemic.
Thank you for the offering
and response to our Baby Bottle emphasis for the Pregnancy Help Center. It is a blessing to partner with this local
ministry that touches the lives of women, children, and families. If you still have a baby bottle of coins,
cash, or checks you can bring it with you this Sunday. All bottles are asked to be returned by
Sunday, February 13. I also remind you
to pray for the Pregnancy Help Center as we seek a new
Part-Time Director to carry on the vision and work of the Center. If you or someone you know are interested,
please go to https://www.phcsmithcounty.org/director for an application, job description, and statement
of faith.
Attention Ladies:
·
The Women on Missions meeting will be next
Monday, February 7 at 6:30 PM in the Christian Life Center. All ladies are invited.
·
The Sew-n-Sews are beginning a new year of
sewing for the Operation Christmas Child gifts beginning Thursday, February 10
at 9:00 AM in the Christian Life Center.
Be watching for two
exciting ministries starting back up in February. Soon our weekly Youth Group will begin
meetings on Wednesday evenings through the direction of Pastor Paul and the
Youth Leadership Team. Also, be watching
for an interest meeting of the Worship Ministry Team (Choir) as we look to
begin weekly rehearsals and preparation for Sunday worship.
The Bible Pathways for February 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 the last readings for January
31-February 7, 2022:
January 31 Exodus 40
February 1 Leviticus
1-3
February 2 Leviticus
4-6
February 3 Leviticus
7-8
February 4 Leviticus
9-10
February 5 Leviticus
11-13
February 6 Leviticus
14-15
February 7 Leviticus
16-17
The RightNow Media Video
series of the week is “Be Still: a Simple Guide to Quiet Times.” This five-session video series will equip you
to learn how to develop a regular rhythm and deeper daily relationship with
God. Check out the trailer: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/626248
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.
Live in 2022 like this
will be the year you see Jesus.
Have a blessed week,
Bro. Tim
