Latest Church News

Don Collins Memorial Cookbook
FBC is putting together a cookbook which will include recipes submitted by members of our church as well as those submitted in honor or memory of someone. The proceeds from the sales will be given directly to missions, just like Bro. Don would have wanted. A biography section about Bro. Don will be included as well as comments and pictures from his friends and loved ones. Please find a recipe submission slip either in your classrooms, in the church foyer, or ask Julie Williams. You can submit as many recipes as you like. Just be sure your directions are thorough and your handwriting is legible. Bring your completed recipe sheets to the church office, or there will be a box in the Young Adult Sunday School classroom on the 2nd floor of the Activity Building.

 

 


First Baptist has gone Hi-Tech!
Listen to Dr. Tilley’s sermons using your iPhone, Android, Blackberry or computer. Visit www.firstbaptistcarthage.org and listen to a sermon on your phone, computer or TV (using ROKU TV), or download it and listen later. Our first live webcast over the Internet is January 15, at 10:30 a.m. Anyone in the world can watch our church service LIVE using a smart phone, computer or ROKU TV. Invite your friends and family to visit our church via the Internet. On your smart phone download our Smart Phone App by searching “sermonaudio,” in the App Store, then enter our church ID, “firstbaptist,” and you are ready to listen to Dr. Tilley’s sermons. Please help us spread the Word to the world by telling your friends that First Baptist Church is on the Net.

 

 

 financial peace university  

Classes begin Sunday, January 22 and will meet in the Youth Center for 13 weeks from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. each Sunday.Financial  Peace University is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. You’ll meet with your class each week to watch the video lesson and participate in discussion and accountability groups that will change your whole attitude about money. This class will be facilitated by Paul Beatty. For more information, contact Paul at 903.754.9993.



First Place 4 Health

firstplace4healthNew session beginning January 15! First Place is a Christ-centered weight-loss and healthy living program which has guided hundreds of people to a healthy lifestyle. Meetings Sunday at 4:45 and Tuesdays at 5:30. For more information contact Teri Yarberry at 903.754.4268.




Get on Board the FBC Bus Ministry!

To arrange pick up, contact Stacy Williams 903-932-0048
  • Bus runs Sunday starting 8:30 a.m.
  • Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m.
  •  Return bus leaves FBC at 11:30 a.m.
  • All ages are invited to ride the bus.
 *Children must be in kindergarten or older to ride the bus if unaccompanied by parent. All children will be supervised by adults on the bus and FBC campus.

Opportunities in Children's Ministry
  • Need a K-2 Director for Children's Church
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  • Workers for AWANAS & GRAPPLE--Game coach needed!
  • Assistant Teachers for Nursery 1 yr. and 2 yr. old classes
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  • Bus Ministry Assistants
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Benevolence Fund

Our benevolence fund has been depleted, and we need your help. The money used from this fund goes only to church members in need. This year, it has been our privilege to minister to several members within our church family. Just mark your offering envelope "Benevolence Fund."


AWANA & Grapple Theme is "Just One More"

A total of 17 precious children have accepted Jesus and followed Him in Baptism since August 2010! We know that parent’s, Sunday School teachers, VBS, summer camps and Christian friends have all been big influences in these decisions. We also know that each of these 17 faithfully attended our Wednesday night programs and study God’s Word. Drop by the AWANA and GRAPPLE display tables in the foyer to see how the Bible is studied and verses are planted in the hearts of God’s kids. Please consider being a part of one of these vital ministries. A volunteer sign-up form is on each table. -Sharron Poss, Children's Director


First Baptist Book Club

The book club  meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Library.  The Library is located off the old office hallway near the Fellowship Hall. Those who attend will enjoy fellowship and choosing a book to read. The following month, everyone will share what they have read. The organization of this book club has three main purposes:
  1. Make our membership aware of our Library and its resources.
  2. Provide a springboard to the expansion of the Library ministry, including establishing hours of operation.
  3. Provide another source of fellowship and spiritual growth to our membership.


Mission News

The next FBC sponsored BMMI Mission Trip will be to El Salvador, January 20-27, 2012. Call Julie Stewart at 903.407.8089 for more information. If you are interested in being part of a BMMI trip, but can't go at this time, another trip is being planned for summer.


Prayer Room Ministry

Prayer is listening...on God’s part and ours. Prayer offers strength, clarity, guidance, and energy for rebuilding. It is a personal companionship with God Who welcomes our joys, concerns, laughter, and tears. When I enter the door of the Prayer Room, I find all of these. As a “Prayer Warrior,” I not only give comfort to those on the prayer list, I also receive peace and comfort myself. I believe each person at FBC could experience this peace and comfort by volunteering in the Prayer Room. It is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-12:00 noon. All you need to do is call the church office to sign up for one hour per week and you will receive such nourishment of mind and spirit. -Judy Baushke


We Need Your Email Address!

In an effort to keep good communication in our church family, we are asking that you add your email address to the register in church. You may also send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so that we can include you.


Care Packages for our Military Troops

 The Friendship Sunday School Class is still sending much needed care packages to our troops in the military. As long as we need our Military Heroes, our Military Heroes will need our help. Some items needed are: heavyweight crew socks, welding hood liners to wear under their helmets, non-perishable, non-pork food items such as powdered milk, beef jerky, chicken Vienna sausage, mixed nuts, sunflower seeds, chips in cans, hard candy, bean dip, Ramen noodles, crackers, hand wipes, non-aerosol items in the form of roll-on deodorant and roll-on aftershave lotion and money for postage. Contact Paula Sepaugh or Theresa at 903 693-9082.