en A spiritual home where you can encounter God... http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=4 Led by Pastor Dustin Ledford Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:48:21 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=71 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=71&article_id=443 100th Church of the Nazarene Centennial Prime Time CelebrationKansas City - September 30th - October 3rd Come celebrate the anniversary of the Nazarene church! Keynote speakers are Dr. Jim Diehl, Stan Toler, Dan Copp and the Toler Brothers with special music. Tours will be given of the Nazarene Publishing House, Nazarene Theological Seminary and MidAmerica Nazarene University. See the church office for cost information and registration forms. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:12:16 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=71 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=71&article_id=420 * Please sign up for all events on the clipboard at the Joy table in the foyer so we can make any necessary reservations. Thank you!! *September 13, Saturday: "Down from His Glory"Branson - Welk Theatre at 2:00 p.m.Leave church at 10:30 a.m. & stop for lunch.Dinner after show-Dockers Restaurant.*October 7, Tuesday: Breakfast at Ziggie's Café 9:00 a.m. Everyone meet there--1926 S. Garrison "Dutch Treat"*October 13-15 Monday-Wednesday: District Prime Timers Retreat Includes tickets to "Noah" Must register by Sept. 19 Car-pooling suggested. * November 1, Saturday: "Not-Just-Seniors" Train Ride Leave early a.m Arkansas & Missouri RR-train leaves 8 a.m. Springdale, AR to Van Buren 2-3 hour layover for lunch/shopping Cost: $41/person*December 6, Saturday: Living Christmas Tree at OCC"A Little at a Time" Dinner before. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:10:21 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=439 "Down From His Glory" Branson, MO September 13th 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: $20 plus food/transportation. See Wilma Farley for more information. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:05:51 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=434 Saturday, September 13 from 8 a.m. to noonJust like home, the church has odd jobs that need attention--cleaning out the garage, cleaning gutters, etc. If you are unable to work on the 13th but have other time available to give, contact Richard Lindley for a list of jobs that need to be done. If you can give one hour or four hours, your help would be much appreciated! Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:03:48 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=435 Sunday, September 21st during the morning service. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:03:48 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=432 Beginning September 15th:Mondays at 6:00 p.m. with Marsha CristyTuesdays at 9:15 a.m. with Myrtle OverbyWednesday at 6:15 p.m. with Velma HolzContact Velma Holz for more information. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:03:48 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=437 The First Presbyterian Church will be hosting the Angel Food Ministries in September. All orders must be turned in to that church by September 15th. Distribution is Saturday, September 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Menus are available on the Welcome Center. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:03:48 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=441 100th Church of the Nazarene Centennial Celebration Prime TimeKansas City September 30th - October 3rd Come celebrate the anniversary of the Nazarene church! Keynote speakers are Dr. Jim Diehl, Stan Toler, Dan Copp and the Toler Brothers with special music. Tours will be given of the Nazarene Publishing House, Nazarene Theological Seminary and MidAmerica Nazarene University. See the church office for cost information and registration forms. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:03:48 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=436 "Out of Many-One, Out of One, MANY" September 19th-21st Camp Windermere, Roach, MO Special Guest: Marcus Whitworth See the church office for forms. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:03:31 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=433 "Walk as Jesus Walked: Making Desciples" by Ray Vander Wednesdays: Sept 3rd - Oct 1st 6:30 p.m. A five week study of the journey by Jesus and his disciples. Learn about the culture, politics, and issues of that time through the eyes of the Jews. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:02:19 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=368 Financial Peace UniversityFinancial Peace University is a tool that assists people in managing and being good stewards of what God has given them. The class is taught by Dave Ramsey via DVD, followed by small-group discussion. Free preview session and registration will be on September 7th, 6:00 p.m. Cost for the 13-week class is $93 per family. Partial scholarships are available. Value-Packed ParentingRaising Rock Solid Kids in a Pleasure Driven World Sundays: Sept 7th - Oct 19th: 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. Wednesdays: Sept 10th - Oct 22nd: 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. A class for parents with children who are the ages 1 month to 18 years. Seven inspiring weeks of lessons with Kevin Leman's parenting DVD Series. Life Classes are designed to help parents put tools in their tool box for everyday Christian living. See Jerry Gourley with any questions. "You're going to be packing you kid's luggage now. I don't care if they're 2, 3, 4 years of age. You're putting things in that luggage right now that they're going to take through life. Now, the question for you as parents is, what are you going to put in that luggage?" -Kevin Leman * It is amazing! It is exciting! It is FUN! It is KIDZ BLITZ !!! Saturday, September 13th, 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14th, 10:30 a.m.Plan to invite a friend--a kid-size friend!--and don't miss out! The Kids Blitz Ministry Team will do many wild and crazy things, entertaining kids of all ages, while teaching the Word of God and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. This "Nickelodeon-style" event will keep you on the edge of your seat and is FREE for everyone! See Pastor Brad for more information!*Ladies Salad Supper - School Days, School Daze Thursday, September 25th - 6:30 p.m. in the gym A time for all ladies, all ages, of our church to welcome ladies new to the church since September 2007. Sign up in the foyer or call the church office (358-4265) by September 21st!Suggested dish to bring: (by last name) A-H: meat salad I-P: vegetable or fruit salad R-Z: dessert * Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:02:19 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=442 September 2: Club 56 Swim Party September 3: Adult Bible Study - "Walk as Jesus Walked" 6:30 p.m.September 5 & 6: Men's Fall Retreat - Tablerock lakeSeptember 7: Value Packed Parenting 9:30 a.m.September 7: Free Indeed Motorcycle Ride September 7: Financial Peace University Preview 6:00 p.m.September 13: Church Work Day 8 a.m. - NoonSeptember 13: JOY trip - "Down From His Glory" September 13 & 14: Kidz BlitzSeptember 15: Angel Food Ministries orders dueSeptember 19-21: Joplin District Laymen's RetreatSeptember 20: 5 Stones Float TripSeptember 21: Potter's House Offering 10:30 a.m.September 21: Sr High SHOP class party.September 24: See You at the Pole September 25: Ladies Salad Supper 6:30 p.m.September 27: Missionary Fun DaySeptember 30: Prime Time Centennial Celebration Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:58:43 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=42 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=42&article_id=438 "School Days, School Daze"Thursday, September 25th 6:30 p.m. in the gymA time for all ladies, all ages, of our church to welcome ladies new to the church since September 2007. Sign up in the foyer or call the church office (358-4265) by September 21st!Suggested dish to bring: (by last name) A-H: meat salad I-P: vegetable or fruit salad R-Z: dessert. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:18:40 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=6 It seems that everywhere you turn; the face of America is changing. We appreciate most of the changes. I remember my grandmother doing laundry with a weird looking "washing machine" that had rollers on the side. She even had to use a bucket to put water in it. However, some of the changes we are experiencing bring alarm and fear. Researchers paint the picture of religion in decline, confidence in the Church falling, the Evangelical population shrinking. The population in America is growing faster than the Church. The average church attendance has fallen to only 17.5%. And if current trends continue, attendance will drop to 14% by 2020. This is the bad news!However, the good news is that God's Word is still living. Life changes takes place when we keep Jesus Christ the center. It is a relationship - not religion that we seek. Each time the concept of the Church is written about in the scripture we are reminded that the church does not exist just for us; it exists for those who aren't part of us yet. I am thankful the driving force behind our motivation is not keeping the saint happy - it is sharing Christ's Love with others. I am proud of Carthage First Nazarene. We have many special opportunities to share with others. One is Kid's Blitz (Sept. 13-14). I ask from my heart for you to be in prayer for this outreach. Share an invitation with family/friends. Come and support as we share with others. Although the face of evangelism is changing - the message remains the same! Let's keep sharing the great message of Christ.Have a great month! Don't forget the new Bible Studies and Life Classes - there is something for each one. Please keep in mind about the Financial Peace University series. It is life changing! I love you all!Pastor Dustin Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:11:49 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=43 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=43&article_id=413 Children's Quizzing : F ollow The Leader "Follow the Leader" in 2008-2009 as we study the book of Exodus! The theme is designed to follow the journeys of many biblical leaders. Some leaders were good and some were bad. However, each leader throughout the book of Exodus leads us to the ultimate leader - God! Students in gradesone through six are invited to join us each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. as we "Follow the Leader" through studying Exodus. For more information see Muriel Lindley. Club 56Fifth and sixth graders join us each week on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. We begin in the fellowship hall with snacks then move to the chapel for bible truths and fun activities. See Sarah Hunt for more information.Club 56 Swim Party:Tuesday, September 2nd from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meet at the Streichs House on 1055 Garrison--the pool is in the backyard. Bring your swimsuit and towel. See Sarah Hunt for more information. NazKidz World QuizNazKidz World Quiz will be Saturday, June 27, 2009, during the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International General Convention at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Both Red and Blue Levels will compete. The theme for NazKidz World Quiz is "Follow the Leader". This theme begins in September 2008 and culminates at NazKidz World Quiz.. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:01:21 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=43 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=43&article_id=410 Sundays at 6:00 p.m.--Quizzing PracticeSeptember 2nd-Club 56 Swim PartySeptember 13th-14th--Kidz Blitz Live!September 27th-Children's Missionary Fun Day Wed, 3 Sep 2008 07:53:42 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=32 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=32&article_id=429 Our two Celebration Sundays were very blessed! Praise God, on August 3rd, we had a special speaker guest, our District Superintendent Dr. Jim Dillow. We received 13 new members and our record attendance was 110! We had a fellowship dinner following the service, having food from different Hispanic countries. Our congregation enjoyed that blessed day.The second celebration Sunday was on August 10th, when the Hispanic congregation joined the American Congregation for the evening service. We felt the Lord's presence, and we worshiped the Lord together. We also enjoyed the cake and ice cream. Praise God for this wonderful celebration!Our anniversary coincided with the Olympic Games, and we watched the high performance of many sportsmen and sportswomen. Hard training, discipline and couching with one goal in mind: to win the gold medals, putting in high the Nation's name.Our question is: Can we do the best for God's kingdom, doing constant training and discipleship for Christians?One question was made to a US swimming athlete: Are you wining because of your swimming trunks? His answer was: "my swimming trunk doesn't get up at five o'clock in the morning to train".Now we have a new challenge for the next years, with a plan, a vision and a goal for the Hispanic congregation: The multiplication through the "Master Plan".First: Make Christ-like disciplesSecond: Everyone be under a mentor or disciple-makerThird: Take a discipleship courseFour: Everyone becoming a disciple-maker or mentorThank you American Congregation for your prayers and support to the Hispanic MinistriesPastor Moises Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:15:02 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=51 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=51&article_id=430 Galatians 5:22-26 (NASB) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. [24] Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. [25] If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [26] Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. In your mind's eye, put two trees side by side-a Christmas and an apple tree. On the one, ornaments are hung awhile, and then removed. On the other, the ornaments are not ornaments at all, but real fruit growing naturally from within.Some people are Christmas trees. They try to wear love like an ornament. They try to be joyful by their own efforts. They grudgingly try to be patient, kind, or gentle. They take a class in self-control. But without the indwelling of the Spirit, it's like hanging artificial ornaments on a dead tree. For the Christian, however, the character-qualities of Jesus Christ are produced within us by the indwelling Holy Spirit. The Spirit exhibits the love, joy, and peace of our Lord Jesus from within us as we walk in the Spirit.The Bible often compares believers to trees (Psalm 1:1-3; Jeremiah 17:7-8). Let us live and worship bearing much fruit for His glory! Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:08:31 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73&article_id=421 School is in session and with all the school activities, homework and everything else that is going on it can be difficult keeping up. Over the next month we have a variety of events that are taking place for the teens. I hope that they are able to join us.September 7th Parent's Meeting to take a look at the next year of dates and potential costs.September 10th Sign up ends for Float Trip Getaway.September 17th Sign up ends for SCOUT @ MNU. This event is for Sophomores thru Seniors. The cost is $35 and is a great opportunity for the students to check out MNU. Any parent who is interested in attending is welcome to attend the cost at MNU is free however housing will be on your own please see Pastor Robb regarding this. More details to come regarding departure time.September 19th a Sr. High SHOP Class party @ the Mikhails.September 20th Canoe Float Trip Getaway in Noel, Missouri. Need to sign up by September 10th if interested in going. The cost is $25 plus need to bring a sack lunch. Be at the church by 7:30 we will be returning between 4 and 5.September 24th is See You At The Pole and Saw You At The Pole. This is a day to gather and pray at your school's flag pole. Prayer starts at 7 AM and the evening events will take place at The Lighthouse across the street from the high school at 6:30 PM. Parents please pick up and drop off students at The Lighthouse on that evening. There will be no Teen Service here that night. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:57:57 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=32 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=32&article_id=261 JAIL MINISTRIES We have services held at the County Jail every Tuesday night. These services are with the Hispanics inmates. We have wonderful testimonies of many of them, of how those lives were changed by Jesus Christ.We had almost 120 inmates in the year and 40 of them accept to Jesus.Let me share with you this testimony: Panchita is a member from our Hispanic congregation. She filled a prayer request card for her son Jose on February 18. In this prayer request, she wrote: "Please pray for my son, he is in drugs." Two weeks later, she called me crying and said: "Pastor Moses, the police took my son and he is jail." He was in jail for 66 days and every Tuesday he came to the service that we had with the inmates. In one of this jail services, he accepted Jesus as his savior and this Sunday he will be telling us his testimony in our church; Praise the Lord! FOOD DISTRIBUTIONEvery two weeks we pick up food from Compassionate Ministries of Carthage and distribute to the Hispanic families. CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONMany donated clothing and shoes from the Church Family were distributed among the Hispanic people. Thank you very much to our Church Family. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:32:12 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=85 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=85&article_id=404 The Carthage Crisis Center is registered with www.goodsearch.com, which is a Yahoo powered search engine as a Charity. Here is how you can help...Go to the Good Search website listed above and list the Carthage Crisis Center of Carthage, MO in the "My Charity" category and click "verify." Good Search pays once cent for every search. Just two searches a day produces $7.30 for the Crisis Center every year. For ease of use:put www.goodsearch.com on as your homepage following the instructions on the goodsearch website or put www.goodsearch.com on as one of your favoritesPlease pass this information to co-workers, friends and family. Think about what might happen if we had one hundred plus people doing searches on a regular basis.If you need information about the Carthage Crisis Center, or if you have questions, please contact:Brian or Marilyn Bisbee at brianbisbee@hotmail.com 420 Lyon Street, Carthage, MO 417-358-3533Thank you for your support! Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:04:45 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=85 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=85&article_id=403 One of our Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is "The Potter's House" in Springfield, MO supported by our district. "The Potters House" is a homey atmosphere where college students love to come for a specialty coffee or a smoothie. There are numerous weekly Bible studies that students can be a part of. Some of you have asked how you can personally help support this ministry. Steve and Berna Proffitt, directors of "The Potter's House", have prepared an envelope and a note card to explain how you can give. These envelopes will be on the Welcome Center outside the Sanctuary for a few weeks and then placed on the west hall wooden rack near the Sanctuary. "The Potter's House" staff thanks you for your support of prayer and giving. If you have any questions, "The Potter's House" phone number is on the card in the envelopes. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:04:25 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=85 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=85&article_id=419 "First Sunday Ride"-- the first Sunday of every month. Following the worship service, those who want meet together for a lunch prior to the ride. They leave for the ride at 1:30 p.m."Two or Three" ride each Sunday -- scripture says that where two or three gather in His name that He is with us. When there are at least two bikes in the parking lot after morning worship, we will ride! .""Third Sunday Ride"--includes smaller bikes, sport bikes and even--includes smaller bikes, sport bikes and even scooters. Includes a short ride to a local restaurant to meet up with family. After the meal, each would do the type of ride they prefer. Please contact Randy Dority with any questions or suggestions at 388-1492. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:04:04 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=73&article_id=317 ....... we believe that God has an incredible plan for His teens. Just as He used David in a mighty way to take down Goliath, we exist to do BIG Things for God. We are founded on the verse found in 1 Samuel 17:40, "Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd's bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine." God chose David while he was just a teen and then used him in mighty ways his entire life. We believe that God is calling today's teens in the same way He called David. They will do great things in His name and leave their mark on this world. Whether it is facing down giants, fighting for the spiritual lives of their friends, leading this generation, or simply worshipping God, we are called because we seek after God's heart. Sun, 1 Jun 2008 20:49:42 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=43 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=43&article_id=351 Starting Sunday, January 6, 2008, children will be worshipping in the Children's Chapel for the entire morning worship time. Parents, we ask that you bring your children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade to the chapel so they may be checked in,. Then pick them up following the service. The following is a typical Sunday morning schedule: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Children meet in the chapel for opening then divide according to grades for Sunday School. Children's Church 10:30 a.m. Children in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade meet in the Children's Chapel. Carthage First is dedicated to providing fun activities and engaging Christian education for children of all ages! There is something for every child to enjoy. During children's church their will be lively worship, missionary minutes, puppets, skits, games, engaging Bible lessons and, of course, you never know when Sploochie will drop in. If you have any questions concerning the new schedule please contact Pastor Brad at 358-4265. Fri, 2 May 2008 22:32:53 MST http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.carthagefirstnazarene.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 Family! We seek to fulfill our mission of honoring Christ by helping the family and their needs of today. From the first moment you enter the doors of Carthage First Nazarene a sense of belonging is found.Uplifting worship,singing, practical Biblical teaching and warm acceptance is what makes our church a special place! Our ministries and services reflect our belief and mission that attending church should be enjoyable, uplifting and meaningful in developing a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Our BeliefsOur church is a community of believers with Jesus Christ as its head. We seek to love, respect and care for one another as a demonstration of our love for God. Our outreach is to those who have no church home. Many in our area are disillusioned with religion. They have felt the sting of legalism with its impossible demands. Some have seen hypocrisy. Others have had no religious background and therefore see Christianity as irrelevant. The missing element has been healthy relationships with mature believers in Jesus. The Vision Our vision is to reach our community and make a difference in the lives they live through the good news of Jesus Christ. We believe we can accomplish this through helping people discover God's purpose for their life through teamwork, creativity and excellence. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:30:07 MST