Monday, October 31, 2022

FBC Carthage E-News for October 31, 2022

 

FBC Carthage E-News

October 31, 2022

 

Good Morning,

 

Thank you to everyone for the cards, words of affirmation, and kindness in recognizing and expressing appreciation to Pastor Paul and me in the service yesterday.  It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Pastor these past 14 years.  May the Lord continue to move and bless us as we serve Him together at FBC Carthage.

 

Reminder:  This Saturday is Time Change!  Turn your clocks back one hour.  For example, 4:00 PM becomes 3:00 PM. 

 

Thank you, also, to those serving last week in the Trunk or Treat.  We had over 260 people from the community to join us for candy, hot dogs, soups, and fellowship.  Trunk or Treat is a fun way to reach out to the people of Carthage and Smith County. 

 

This afternoon we will hand out hot dogs, drinks, and candy for the Carthage Jeepers Creepers event.  If you would like to help simply come to the church and join in.  Keith and Carrie Holder will be coordinating this event.

 

Pastor Paul Stouder is calling you to be a part of the Sunday Morning Worship Choir and he has made it much easier to be on the team.  Beginning this month, the Worship Choir will rehearse one Wednesday night a month.  Acknowledging everyone’s busy schedules, the Worship Choir will meet on the first Wednesday night of every month at 7:30 PM, immediately following the Adult and Youth Bible Studies.  So, this Wednesday, November 2 is that first Wednesday and the Worship Choir will be meeting.  Please, come and be a part of the Worship Choir. 

 

Operation Christmas Child has officially begun with boxes and instructions available for you to pick up in the Connection Point.  Collection Week will be November 13-21 so there is not a lot of time to wait.  Get your box(es), fill them, and bring back to the Connection Point by November 20.  The Annual Packing Party will be this Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 PM in the Christian Life Center.  Bring your family and join in this festive event.

 

The Women on Missions will meet on Monday, November 7 at 6;30 PM at the Pregnancy Help Center.  The Center is located at 108 College Avenue West, just behind Heartland Realty.  Ladies, please bring diapers or wipes for the work of the Pregnancy Help Center.

 

The Young at Heart 55+ Ministry will have a covered dish luncheon on Tuesday, November 8 at 11:30 PM.  We will meet in the Christian Life Center and Jamie Summers will be the Special Guest Speaker, sharing on Civil War history in Smith County.

 

The Tennessee Tech Baptist Collegiate Ministry will have its annual fundraising banquet on Friday, November 4, 6:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Cookeville. We have space at the church’s table if you would like to attend.  We will take the bus and leave from the church parking lot at 5:00 PM.  Contact Bro. Tim or the church office if you can attend.

 

Upcoming Mission Projects:

·        The Women on Missions will sponsor a Parents Night out for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home on Saturday, November 12 in Franklin, Tennessee.  We will leave from the church at 3:30 PM and have supper, games, crafts, and a devotion with the children at the Children’s Home.  For more information and to sign up to help, contact Melody Tackett or Bro. Tim.

 

·        Please be collecting coats for our Coats for the City mission project and trip to New York City, December 1-4.  New and gently used coats are welcome.  You can bring the coats to the Connection Point, just behind the Sanctuary beside the world globe.  We are also needing large suitcases to transport the coats on the plane. 

 

 There will be a New York Mission Team Meeting this Sunday, November 6 immediately following the morning service.

 

Church Leadership Meetings

·        Deacons will meet November 6 at 7:00 PM in the Youth Area.

·        Church Business Meeting will be Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30 PM.

 

The Church Library has several new books for you to check-out and read.  The Library is a resource for your enjoyment and Christian growth and is located just off the Connection Point. 

 

Read the Bible Through:  The Bible Pathways for October 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/ 

This is the perfect time to join in the reading as we begin in Matthew and read through Revelation by the end of December.  Here are the readings for October 24-31, 2022:

         

October 31           Luke 23-24

November 1                   John 1-3

November 2                   John 4-5

          November 3                   John 6-8

          November 4                   John 9-10

November 5                   John 11-12

November 6                   John 13-16

November 7                   John 17-18

 

The RightNowMedia Video Series for this week is “The Game of Life.”  In this three-session series, sportscaster James Brown and former NFL coach Tony Dungy will explore how we can live for God and serve him well.  Every game has rules. In order to win, you’ve got to know your goal, your responsibilities on the team, and how to succeed all while playing by the rules. The same is true for the game of life. When we know the Word of God, his mission for us, and how to achieve that mission, we can live with a powerful impact. God has a purpose for you—are you ready to get on the field? https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/770963?session=772351

 

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: htts://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/cfbc. 

This video resource and all the videos are a gift to you from First Baptist Church Carthage.

 

Live 2022 like this will be the year you see Jesus.

 

Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim

Monday, October 24, 2022

FBC Carthage E-News for October 24, 2022

 FBC Carthage E-News

October 24, 2022

 

Good Morning,

 

The BIG News of the week is Trunk or Treat this Wednesday, October 26 from 5:30-7:30 PM.  We have twelve families decorating cars with the theme of “Bible Stories.”  We will have chili, soups, and hot dogs for everyone.  Dress the kids up and be a part of this festive event.  Invite your friends, classmates, and neighbors.  You can still bring candy and be a part of the Trunk or Treat.

 

The Sew-n-Sews Ladies sewing group will meet and sew pillow case dresses for Operation Christmas Child on Thursday, October 27 at 9:00 AM in the Christian Life Center.  All ladies are invited regardless of sewing experience.

 

The Pregnancy Help Center will hold their annual Fundraising Banquet this Thursday, October 27 @ 6:00 PM at the Smith County Ag Center.  FBC Carthage has sponsored a table and still have a few spaces available.  If you can attend, please contact the Church Office at (615) 735-1929.  The Jolly Strings Quartet will be the special program guests.  Come and hear the amazing things the Lord is doing at the Pregnancy Help Center.

 

Upcoming Mission Projects:

·        The Women on Missions will sponsor a Parents Night out for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home on Saturday, November 12 in Franklin, Tennessee.  We will leave from the church at 3:30 PM and have supper, games, crafts, and a devotion with the children at the Children’s Home.  For more information and to sign up to help, contact Melody Tackett or Bro. Tim.

 

·        Please be collecting coats for our Coats for the City mission project and trip to New York City, December 1-4.  New and gently used coats are welcome.  You can bring the coats to the Connection Point, just behind the Sanctuary beside the world globe.

 

Welcome to Belinda Lilly as she comes for membership at FBC Carthage.  She is coming on the transfer of her church letter from a Southern Baptist Church.  If you are praying through membership or would like more information on the church, the next Discover FBC Carthage luncheon will be this Sunday, October 30 immediately following the morning service.  You can also see Bro. Tim or Pastor Paul for information.

 

Church Leadership Meetings

·        Church Council will meet Sunday, October 30 at 3:00 PM in the CLC.

·        Deacons will meet November 6 at 7:00 PM in the Youth Area.

·        Church Business Meeting will be Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30 PM.

 

The Church Library has several new books for you to check-out and read.  The Library is a resource for your enjoyment and Christian growth and is located just off the Connection Point. 

 

Read the Bible Through:  The Bible Pathways for October 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/ 

This is the perfect time to join in the reading as we begin in Matthew and read through Revelation by the end of December.  Here are the readings for October 24-31, 2022:

         

October 24           Luke 8-9

October 25           Luke 10-11

          October 26           Luke 12-13

October 27           Luke 14-16

October 28           Luke 17-18

October 29           Luke 19-20

October 30           Luke 21-22

October 31           Luke 23-24

 

The RightNowMedia Video Series for this week is “Bible Backroads:  Driving through History.”  BIBLE BACKROADS is a new show from Drive Thru History®, which explores the people, places, and events of the New Testament. Hosted by Dave Stotts, each series is designed as a Bible teaching tool for churches, schools, and families. The home base for the show is “Dave’s Garage,” a state-of-the-art, extended reality lair where almost anything is possible. In addition to using maps, timelines, animations and artifacts in his garage, Dave goes on-location to Israel and the Mediterranean region for many of his adventures. BIBLE BACKROADS was created as a non-denominational resource, which focuses on Bible history, archaeology, geography, and apologetics, while encouraging viewers to dig deeper into the scriptures themselves.  Check out the trailer:  https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/760824?session=773081

 

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This video resource and all the videos are a gift to you from First Baptist Church Carthage.

 

Each week we are highlighting a report from our ministry partners as given at the New Salem Association Annual Meeting.  Today’s ministry is:

 

WMU Tennessee Woman's Missionary Union

2022 Annual Report

 

In 2021-22, Tennessee WMU challenged Tennessee Baptists to be relentless in living authentic faith in Christ, seeking God in prayer, giving sacrificially, and witnessing to others. This report shares information about some of the state events, ministries, and initiatives that have taken place.

 

Tennessee WMU launched the Tennessee Youth Venture Team in the fall of 2021 to replace the former State Acteens Advisory Panel. The high school students chosen to serve each year are challenged, discipled, and mentored in a missions lifestyle. The students on the 2021-22 Venture Team were Noah Crook, Grayce McEarl, Pierce McNew, Haylin Ownby, and Avery Pace.

 

Over 350 boys, leaders, and personnel attended the 2021 RA Camp-O-Ree at Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center on October 15-17. This missions camping event for boys grades 1-12 is hosted by Mid-South Royal Ambassadors and Tennessee WMU. 

 

Tennessee WMU produced a missions event kit for children in grades 1-6 with an 80's theme feel, "Jammin’ in a Box.” The event kit included a Bible lesson, missions lesson, and suggestions for crafts, games, and mission projects. Seventy-five event kits were purchased by or given to churches across the state to utilize.

 

2022 Missions Get-Together was held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on April 1-3, with a total attendance of 773 people representing over 175 churches. Through the event ministry project, participants brought more than 15,000 items and $2,660 in gift cards and cash that will be used to minister to refugee families across the state and international students working in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge resort ministries area

 

The 2022 Tennessee WMU Annual Meeting occurred on April 2 during the Saturday morning general session of Missions Get-Together in Gatlinburg. The meeting included highlights of the work of Tennessee WMU and the election of 2022-23 state officers and new Executive Board members.

·        State Officers: President: Yolanda Heuser, Recording Secretary: Linda Rader, Vice President, East: Sheila Hall, Vice President, Middle: Ramona Hicks, Vice President, West: Sandy Louden

·        Executive Board members: Phyllis Cobb, Delores Coffey, Karen Grunewald, Shelly Mowery, Sharon Murphy, Rhonda Poore, Colleen Richardson, Glenda Roach, Diane Sorrell, Bobby Turner, Sharon Tyler, Carmen Westerman

 

In April 2022, $39,700 in scholarships were awarded by the Tennessee WMU Executive Board to 43 students attending graduate school, seminary, and undergraduate schools in Tennessee during the 2022-23 school year. These scholarships are funded through endowments, invested funds, and the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions.

 

Christian Women’s Job Corps and Christian Men’s Job Corps are ministries of WMU that seek to help men and women break the cycle of poverty through job and life skill classes, Bible study, and mentoring. We currently have 20 sites (14 CWJC and 6 CMJC) in 13 locations across the state. Begin Anew of Middle TN celebrated 25 years of ministry in 2022 as it was the first CWJC site started in Tennessee.

 

The 2021-22 Tennessee Missions Emphasis theme was “Same Jesus. Sharing Hope and Truth.” The 2021-22 Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions goal was $2,100,000, and the total amount given as of July 21, 2022, was $2,124,958. Besides this year’s offering being the highest amount given in the 120-year history of the Golden Offering, it is also the first time since 2007-08 that Tennessee Baptists have reached the goal for the Golden Offering.

 

For we are laborers together with God, encouraging and equipping churches and individuals to engage in missions learning and involvement that enables them to fulfill the Great Commission.

 

Yolanda Heuser, President

Vickie Anderson, Executive Director-Treasurer

 

Live 2022 like this will be the year you see Jesus.

 

Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim

Monday, October 3, 2022

FBC Carthage E-News for October 3, 2022

 

FBC Carthage E-News

October 3, 2022

 

Good Morning,

 

As we see the images of devastation and destruction left from Hurricane Ian, our hearts and prayers go out to the people in Florida and along the coast who have had such loss.  We want to reach out and do something to help.  We can.  The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has a ministry arm called Disaster Relief made up of men and women from across our state.  These volunteers go to the hard hit areas and help with practical needs like chainsaw, showers, laundry, clean-up, and hot meals.  Disaster Relief workers serve in the name of Jesus to help the hurting.  Through our gifts to the Cooperative Program, Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions, and direct offering to Disaster Relief, we help provide the resources and supplies the volunteers use in meeting the needs.  We are receiving a special offering for the clean-up and rebuilding from Hurricane Ian.  Simply mark your envelope and/or check for Disaster Relief.  Check out this video on the work of Tennessee Baptists through Disaster Relief:  https://vimeo.com/729692181

 

Plans are being made for this year’s Trunk-or-Treat with the theme  “Bible Stories.”  The cars and families will decorate and dress up to depict various Bible stories.  The Trunk-or-Treat will  be on Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 PM.  To sign-up for a Bible story, see Kristen Sanders.  Another way we can all be involved is by bringing candy to give away and put it in the collection bins in the Connection Point.

 

The Young at Heart, our ministry / fellowship group of adults 55+,  will have lunch together next Tuesday, October 11.  We will meet in the Bus parking lot at 11:00 AM and travel to Hartsville for lunch at Farmer’s Harvest Restaurant.  Invite a friend and plan to travel with us for lunch.

 

The Women on Missions will sponsor a Parents Night out for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home on Saturday, November 12 in Franklin, Tennessee.  We will leave from the church at 3:30 PM and have supper, games, crafts, and a devotion with the children at the Children’s Home.  For more information and to sign up to help, contact Melody Tackett or Bro. Tim.

 

There will be a planning meeting for the Coats for the City / New York City Mission Team this Sunday, October 9 immediately following the morning service.  We will discuss plans for the work and details for the trip, including cost.  For more information simply attend this planning meeting or contact Bro. Tim. 

 

It is a joy to welcome Dan Hagar as he comes for membership in FBC Carthage through the transfer of his letter.  If you are considering membership or would like more information on the church, the next Discover FBC Carthage luncheon will be Sunday, October 23 immediately following the morning service.  You can also see Bro. Tim or Pastor Paul for information.

 

Welcome to the New Testament.  After nine months of reading through the Old Testament it is a blessing to begin the journey through the New Testament.  The Bible Pathways for October 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/ 

This is the perfect time to join in the reading as we begin in Matthew and read through Revelation by the end of December.  Here are the readings for October 3-10, 2022:

         

          October 3              Matthew 7-9

          October 4              Matthew 10-11

October 5              Matthew 12

October 6              Matthew13-14

October 7              Matthew 15-17

October 8              Matthew 18-20

October 9              Matthew 21-22

October 10            Matthew 23-25

 

The RightNowMedia Video Series for this week is “Divided We Stand.”  How do you love people when you disagree with them?  We live in divided times. The tension of disagreement can be felt at dinner tables, in board rooms, at church gatherings, and in our communities. It can be hard to know how to engage with each other when the gap between us feels like it’s widening.  Jesus lived in divided times, too. He modeled for us what it looks like to love your enemies, to love across political, gender, religious, and cultural lines. Jesus’s life was marked by loving people who were wildly different from him, and he calls us to do the same. 

Check out the trailer:  https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/763581?session=763616

 

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This video resource and all the videos are a gift to you from First Baptist Church Carthage.

 

Live 2022 like this will be the year you see Jesus.

 

Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim

Monday, September 19, 2022

FBC Carthage E-News for September 19, 2022

 

FBC Carthage E-News

September 19, 2022

 

Good Morning,

 

The new 15-passemger Diamond Bus has been ordered with plans for delivery in November or December 2022.  We will plan several outings when we get it to give opportunity for many to see our new bus.

 

Discover FBC Carthage is a luncheon to be held this Sunday, September 25 after the morning service for those interested in more information on FBC Carthage and the steps to membership.  If you are a first time guest or a long-time attender, this luncheon is just for you.  If you can let us know you are planning to attend would be great so we can better plan for lunch.  Call the church office at (615) 735-1929.

 

The Young at Heart will have it’s monthly meeting this Tuesday, September 20 in the Christian Life Center at 11:30 AM.  All adults 55+ are invited to attend.

 

Please be in prayer and plan to be a part of one of our Fall Mission efforts:

·        FBC Carthage will serve the community on Saturday, September 24 in the William Walton Day Festival by hosting the Inflatables for the children.  This event is always well received in the community and provides a great outreach to families.  Volunteers are needed for the event to serve in shifts from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  See Bro. Tim for more details.

·        We will be feeding the football team on Thursday, September 29.  We will be preparing the meal at First Baptist CLC and serving at the High School cafeteria.

 

·        Please NOTE this date change:  The Women on Missions will sponsor a Parents Night out for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home on Saturday, November 12 in Franklin, Tennessee.  We will leave from the church at 3:30 PM and have supper, games, crafts, and a devotion with the children at the Children’s Home.  For more information and to sign up to help, contact Melody Tackett or Bro. Tim.

 

·        Coats for the City is a mission effort with the Bridge Community Church in New York City, December 2-4.  We will collect coats for this effort and participate in the coat distribution.  An information meeting will be on Sunday, September 18 at 11:00 AM, immediately following the morning service for those wishing to be a part of the team. 

 

The theme of this year’s Trunk-or-Treat is “Bible Stories.”  This will be a fun year as we decorate, depict and share the Bible stories with the children and their families.  The Trunk-or-Treat will  be on Wednesday, October 26.  To sign-up for a Bible story, see Kristen Sanders, Pastor Paul, or Bro. Tim.

 

Just a reminder:  GriefShare, a 13-week grief support group for those who have experienced the loss of as loved one in death, meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Chamber of Commerce, 939 Upper Ferry Road.  To register or to get more information, go to:  https://www.griefshare.org/groups/153256

 

Wednesday Night Reminders:

·        Fellowship Supper is served each Wednesday night from 5-6 pm.  Cost is $3 a person or $10 a family.  This week’s menu:  Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert.

·        The Youth Group, 6-12 grades, meet on Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM in the Youth Room.

·        The Children’s Choir meets at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room on the 2nd floor of the Education Building.

·        Adult Bible Study and Prayer Time meets in the Sanctuary at 6:30 PM. 

·        The Monthly Church Business Meeting will be this Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 PM following the Bible Study time.

·        The Sanctuary Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 7:30 PM following adult bible study in the Sanctuary. 

 

Please pray for the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee this week as we meet in Nashville.  This is the first meeting since I have been elected to serve.  Pray for wisdom and guidance from the Lord in everything that is done. 

 

The Bible Pathways 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/ 

This is a perfect time to join in the reading as we complete our walk through the Old Testament this month and begin the New Testament in October.  Here are the readings for September 12-19, 2022:

          September 19       Hosea 1-6

          September 20       Hosea 7-14

September 21       Joel 1-3

September 22       Amos 1-5

September 23       Amos 6-9

                             Obadiah 1

September 24       Jonah 1-4

September 25       Micah 1-7

          September 26       Nahum 1-3

 

The RightNowMedia Video Series again for this week is “Hope Lives Here!”  God can take our greatest tragedies and transform them into hope, peace, and joy.   Need a taste of that hope today?  Join Janine Maxwell as she shares her incredible journey of faith and finding her purpose in this six-session series. Janine used to think that she was an “accident” because her teenage mother’s pregnancy had been unplanned. But no one’s life is without a plan; in fact, God has a very specific life path mapped out for each of us. Join Janine on this journey, which has some wild twists and turns, and be inspired to take the first step in your own journey of faith. Come and discover what God’s plan is for your life.Check out this amazing series and story of God’s victory over destruction.  Check out the trailer: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/718513?session=718908

 

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This video resource and all the videos are a gift to you from First Baptist Church Carthage.

 

Live 2022 like this will be the year you see Jesus.

 

Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim

Monday, April 4, 2022

FBC Carthage E-News for April 4, 2022

 

FBC Carthage E-News

April 4, 2022

 

Easter Sunday is only two weeks away as we anticipate the glorious celebration of our Savior’s Resurrection from the dead!  Jesus is alive!  The tomb is empty.  We have hope!  Make plans to be at First Baptist Church on Easter Sunday, April 17 and invite family and friends to join you.  This Sunday we will distribute Invite Cards for you to invite at least 5 people to church on Easter.  We have a message the world is longing to hear, “Jesus is alive!”

 

We are also looking toward a special Good Friday Communion Service on Friday, April 15 at 6:00 PM.  This special service will be a reflection on the price Jesus paid for our sins on the cross.   Come as you are and remember what the cross means to you and your faith. 

 

Several churches in our county are sharing each evening during Holy Week, April 11-16, on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Carthage.  The services begin each evening at 6:30 PM and are open to the community.  Tuesday night is a special focus on the youth of our community.

 

During these weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, we are focusing on the work of the North American Missions Board and receiving the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions.  I encourage everyone to give a special offering to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the cities of the United States and Canada.  We, as a church, will give our very best  offering, the entire offering on Easter Sunday to North American Missions.  We have been extremely blessed in this past year and now we have the opportunity to give our very best and biggest offerings for the Kingdom of God in the world. 

 

More information on the North American Mission Board and Annie Armstrong Offering can be found online at:  https://www.anniearmstrong.com/week-of-prayer

 

YOUTH:  The Wednesday Night Youth Group is meeting this week and the leaders are looking for another exciting time together.   All students in the 6th – 12th grades are encouraged, urged, and asked to be a part of this Grand Re-Start.  Invite your friends to come with you.

 

Reminder:  Children’s Choir is meeting each Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room on the 2nd floor of the Educational Building.  The Sanctuary Choir meets on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM in the Choir Room.

 

The Sanctuary Choir meets each Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary as they prepare for leading in worship each week.  All adults, teens, and older children are invited to be a part of the choir this week.

 

Speaking of Wednesday Nights, we have our church-wide supper each week from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Christian Life Center at the bottom of the hill behind the Sanctuary.  This week the Men’s Cooking Team will have baked chicken, green beans, corn, rolls, and desert.  In addition to good food, these suppers give a great opportunity to talk, visit, and get to know one another.  Give it a try this week.

 

The April Church Business Meeting will be Wednesday, April 13 @ 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.

 

We will have several special guests from the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville on Sunday, April 10.  One of the students will give testimony in the service and an offering will be received to help pay on their new ministry building.  The Women on Mission will host a Pasta Luncheon following the service with proceeds going toward the BCM building fund.  Lots of pasta and toppings available.  Eat in or to-go’s will be available. 

 

The Women on Missions will be attending the Association Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at New Middleton Baptist Church.   The meeting begin at 6:00 PM and transportation will be provided, leaving at 5:30 PM.

 

The Bible Pathways for April 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 April 4-11, 2022:

April 4        1 Samuel 12-14:23

April 5        1 Samuel 14:24-16

April 6        1 Samuel 17-18

April 7        1 Samuel 19-21

April 8        1 Samuel 22-24

April 9        1 Samuel 25-27

April 10      1 Samuel 28-31

April 11      2 Samuel 1-2

 

The RightNowMedia Video of the week is “Holy Week Pilgrimage.”   Join in the virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land and trace the steps of Jesus in that final week of His life leading up to the cross and resurrection.  The first stop on the pilgrimage is Jericho: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/736315?session=736316

 

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.

 

Please pray for the Russia/Ukraine conflict.  Pray for a resolve and peace to come.  Pray for believers in Christ in both countries as they share the hope of Jesus in a hopeless world.

 

Live in 2022 like this will be the year you see Jesus.

 

Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim

Monday, March 28, 2022

FBC Carthage E-News for March 28, 2022

 

FBC Carthage E-News

March 28, 2022

 

With this week being Spring Break for our local schools, it is also a reminder that Easter Celebration will be here soon.  In fact, Easter is two weeks from this coming Sunday.  Special events and activities will be held to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Easter Sunday, April 17 is always the highlight of the church year.  It is a simultaneous celebration across the entire planet that Jesus has conquered the grave and gives to Believers eternal life.   May the message never get old in our hearts and minds, “He is alive!”

 

We will also have Good Friday Communion Service on Friday, April 15 at 6:00 PM.  This special service will be a reflection on the price Jesus paid for our sins on the cross. 

 

Several churches in our county are sharing each evening during Holy Week on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Carthage.  The services begin each evening at 6:30 PM and are open to the community.  Tuesday night is a special focus on the youth of our community.

 

This season is also the time we focus on North American Missions and receive the Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions.  I encourage everyone to give a special offering to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the cities of the United States and Canada.  We, as a church, will give the entire offering on Easter Sunday to North American Missions.  We have been extremely blessed as we give our very best and biggest offerings for the Kingdom of God in the world. 

 

The North American Mission Week of Prayer Guide for this week can be found online at:  https://www.anniearmstrong.com/week-of-prayer

 

The Wednesday Night Youth Group had a great start last week and the leadership is looking for another exciting time together this Wednesday, March 30 at 6:00 PM in the newly renovated Youth Room.  All students in the 6th – 12th grades are encouraged, urged, and asked to be a part of this Grand Re-Start.  Invite your friends to come with you.

 

Reminder:  Children’s Choir is meeting each Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room on the 2nd floor of the Educational Building.  The Sanctuary Choir meets on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM in the Choir Room.

 

The Sanctuary Choir meets each Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary as they prepare for leading in worship each week.  All adults, teens, and older children are invited to be a part of the choir this week.

 

Upcoming Meetings:

Sunday, April 3 @ 3:00 PM  Church Council

Sunday, April 3 @ 7:00 PM  Deacons

Wednesday, April 13 @ 6:30 PM  Church Business Meeting

 

We will have several special guests from the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville on Sunday, April 10.  One of the students will give testimony in the service and an offering will be received to help pay on their new ministry building.  The Women on Mission will host a Pasta Luncheon following the service with proceeds going toward the BCM building fund.  Lots of pasta topping available.  Eat in or to-go’s will be available. 

 

The Women on Missions will be attending the Association Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at New Middleton Baptist Church.   The meeting begin at 6:00 PM and transportation will be provided, leaving at 5:30 PM.

 

Be sure and check out the newly designed church website, www.fbccarthage.com.  This is our first re-design of the website in 12 years.  It will contain basically the same information in a fresh, new look for a new generation.  Take a moment right now to check it out:  www.fbccarthage.com

 

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 March 28-April 4, 2022:

          March 28    Judges 15-17

          March 29    Judges 18-19

          March 30    Judges 20-21

          March 31    Ruth 1-4

          April 1        1 Samuel 1-3

          April 2        1 Samuel 4-7

          April 3        1 Samuel 8-11

          April 4        1 Samuel 12-14

 

The RightNowMedia Video of the week is “The Holy Spirit.”   This 15-minute video feature Francis Chan as he shares the basic doctrine of the Holy Spirit.  God gives each of us the gift of the Holy Spirit, our source of supernatural power. But today the church acts neither "super" nor "natural." How do we join the move of what the Spirit is doing? Maybe once we understand who the Holy Spirit is, the church can stop being so ordinary, and can start being the agents of change in the world that God designed us to be. https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/350?session=3085

 

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.

 

Please pray for the Russia/Ukraine conflict.  Pray for a resolve and peace to come.  Pray for believers in Christ in both countries as they share the hope of Jesus in a hopeless world.

 

Live in 2022 like this will be the year you see Jesus.

 

Have a blessed week,

Bro. Tim