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P as t o r L i n k • Y o u r W i t n e s s T h r o u g h G e n e r o s i t y Bennie Portwood, Pastor

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Monthly Newsletter Published by Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

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February, 2019

Pastor’s Message Series

This is Love:

A Walk Through I John

Sunday Mornings, 10:55 a.m. Listen to Sermons Online

www.mcbcwhitehouse.com

Last week, Gail & I

were running errands

when our cell phone

rang. Gail answered

and a woman ex-

plained she works at the Whitehouse

Food Pantry and they needed our

address. She went on to say they want

to acknowledge churches that have

been a blessing to the pantry and Mt.

Carmel was one of the first ones that

was mentioned.

During our conversation she excitedly

shared how our church members had

helped during the last year - food dona-

tions, volunteering to help, gift bags and

more. We thanked her for her kind-

ness and told her we actually were in

the process of collecting canned soup

for the Pantry with a goal of 200 cans.

Then, she got really excited!

As your Pastor, I want to personally

thank you for reaching out into our

community this way. Gail and I are so

blessed to serve with folks like you.

So, let me encourage you to bring

those canned soup donations by Sun-

day, February 3 so they can be deliv-

ered to the Food Pantry Monday,

Save the Date

Vacation Bible School

June 17– 21

9 a.m. - Noon

Ages 4 Years Old -

Sixth Grade

Church-wide Christmas Child Project Donations

Requested Through September

We are asking you to donate designated items throughout these months that

will be used to prepare Christmas Child Boxes in October. When buying

items, THINK SMALL. Twelve items will be placed in each shoe box so things

need to be small to fit.

February item requested is SMALL stuffed animals.

Please place in receptacle in Main Foyer. Questions? Scott Dowdy, 570-9247.

February 4. Thanks, again, MCBC

for all you do to be a witness

through your generosity.

Loving Serving with You, Bro. Bennie

SOUPer Bowl Sunday

Canned Soup for

Whitehouse Food Pantry

Goal: 200

On Super Bowl Sunday, we will be

collecting cans of soup to be donated

to the Whitehouse Food Pantry.

Please help us score a touchdown by

reaching the goal of 200 cans to help

feed those in need in our community.

All varieties welcome, but please be

sure the expiration date on the soup

can has not expired.

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Worship Min istr y

Save the Date, Ladies!

Plans are being made now for

an upcoming Spring Fling. You

won’t want to miss this, so

please save Saturday, March 23.

Theme details, time and more to be announced

soon. Questions? Gail Portwood, 363-7457.

Women’s Ministry His Story Book Club

Book Club begins Thursday, April 4.

Registration will begin in Main Foyer in March.

Questions? Ann Bennett, 894-8168.

Christian Prison Book Drive Ends February 3

We don't all have the opportunity to visit those in

prison. But, we can show the love of Christ and

witness to them. How? By sending our Christian

books to them. This will include fiction and non-

fiction, as well as Bibles, Bible commentaries, devo-

tionals, etc. Books may be deposited in the con-

tainer provided in front of the library on the display

table. See www.cli-nc.org for more information

about the organization that will be distributing

these books. Questions? Ann Bennett, 894-8168.

Jerry Page, Worship Leader Chi ldren’s Mini s tr y

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Celebration Choir News

Rehearsals resume Sunday, February 10, 4:45 p.m.

New choir members welcome.

Benefits of Being a Church Volunteer

Gives your life a greater purpose.

Gives you a broader perspective allowing you to

focus more on others than yourself.

Helps you bond and connect with others resulting in

new friendships.

Gives you a better self-image.

Allows you to help others and meet their needs.

Makes you a more generous person.

Allows you to have a positive influence on the future

generation.

Volunteering will one day result in a greater reward.

Well done My good & faithful servant. God

Excerpts from Lifeway article by Brian Dodd, Injoy Stewardship Solutions, 2019.

Worship Service Request

If you must leave before the close of the service for a ministry responsibility or some

personal reason, please wait until the congregation is being seated for announce-

ments. Please do not leave during the Time of Commitment/Invitation.

Upcoming Events

Missions Fair. February 16, 9

a.m. Southern Oaks Baptist

Church, Tyler.

Mini-Camp. April 29-30. Timberline Encampment.

First - Third Graders. Cost $65 per person.

Girls In Action (GA) is a mission group for girls

first-sixth grade. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Girls

first –sixth grade.

Questions? Georgia Eades, 570-8975, Patty Samples, 752-1251.

Prayer Requests

As requests come in they are added to the Prayer

List, which is read aloud Sunday & Wednesday eve-

nings, and sent out on HisMail, if they are not

marked confidential. Names read during Sunday

morning worship service are limited to those hospi-

talized, having procedures, victims of catastrophic

event, or passed away during the current week.

Sewing & Crafts

Meets Tuesdays 10 a.m., - Noon, FLC. Sew simple

children’s dresses and shorts to go to orphanages

worldwide. Bring your craft projects.

Questions? Jan Bragg, 920-1873

Children’s Church During Worship Service

Children’s Church is a Sunday morning ministry that provides Bible-based activi-

ties of children first - sixth grade during the morning worship service. Children

will go directly from Sunday School to Children’s Church, Room 103, Preschool

Wing. Questions? Belinda Dominey, 805-3369.

Think About It

A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort

of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different be-

cause I was important in the life of a child. Author Unknown

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

YOU Can Be a MCBC Volunteer!

http://www.cli-nc.org

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Bless the Lord, O my soul

And forget not all His benefits.

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February Deacon

New Members

By Church Letter - 1

Attendance:

Sunday School Average Attendance: 100

Worship Service Attendance: 119

Finance:

Budget Needs $ 30,817.42

Budget Receipts $ 27,814.00

Building Fund Balance $ 31,047.65

February 2019

When you forgive, you love. When you love, God’s light shines upon you. Author Unknown

Pastor’s Day Off : Friday

Business Meeting

Wednesday, February 13

Church Office Hours

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Thursday

Robert Swinney • 839-2083

Welcome to the Family

Sundays 9:45 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Saundra McKenzie

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1Christohpher McGregor, Dakota Wade

2 Willie Akin

3 Joe Cunningham, Danny Stanton

9 a.m.Sunday School Teachers Mtg.,Enc.

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:55 a.m. Worship/Child. Church

3 p.m. Administrative Team Mtg., Enc.

5 p.m. Worship & Bible Study

4 5 Tommy Alderman, Mindy Honeycutt, Vanoy Tucker

10 a.m. Sewing & Crafts, FLC

6 p.m. 42 League

7 p.m. Centershot Begins

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6 p.m. Adult Bible Study, FLC

Girls in Action, FLC

7 Krystal Montgomery, John & Anita Bomar

1:30 p.m. Mah Jongg, FLC

8 Stephen Carter, Kelly Manziel, Megan Stanley, Dave & Ann Mercer

9 Laurel Cates, Case Martin, Danny & Paula Pickens

3 –6 p.m. Martin Party, FLC

10 David Riggs


10:55 a.m. Worship/ Child. Church

4:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal


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6 p.m. 42 League

7 p.m. Centershot

13 Cindy Perkins, Billy Witt

6 p.m. Business Meeting, FLC

Adult Bible Study, FLC


14 Chris Coon, Don Hinz

Noon TNT Senior Adult Lunch 1:30 p.m. MahJongg, FLC

15 Anita Nash, Benjamin & Brandi Randolph

16 Corgan Hewitt

9 a.m.– 1 p.m. GA Mission Fair, Southern Oaks

17 Eston Stainback, PJ Whitehouse



Noon Visitation & Outreach Lunch


18 Nell Amos

19 Wesley Dickerson, Wanda Maples, Angie Murphree, Phil Smith


6 p.m. 42 League

7 p.m. Centershot

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21 Harold Mullins


22 Pat Mullins 23 Bonnis Goodson, Carolyn Phillips, Danny Pickens

Deerman’s Archery Event

24 Eric & Jessica Meredith




6 p.m. Worship & Bible Study Deerman’s Archery Event

25 Jody Wilcox, Tom & Pat Alderman

26 Rowan Clarke, Sydney Honeycutt, Joyce Stanley


6 p.m. 42 League

27 Regina Alvis, Lisa Wimberly



28 Willard Long, Beverlyn Richey


Pray for our prayer partner church,

Hope Community Fellowship,

Bridgeport, Vermont

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Monthly Newsletter Published by Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

Bennie Portwood, Pastor

Jerry Page, Worship Ministry

10519 FM 344 East • Whitehouse, Texas 75791-4909 • Phone: 903-839-2606

Fax: 903-839-1435 • E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.mcbcwhitehouse.com

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

RETURNED SERVICE REQUESTED

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Sunday


10:55 a.m. Worship Celebration



Wednesdays

6 p.m. Adult Bible Study

Love Offering for Jerry & Claire Page

Sunday, February 3, you will have an opportunity to

give to a love offering to help the Pages go on a

Green Acres Baptist Church evangelistic choir and

orchestra tour in Italy during July.

Questions? Pastor 839-2606.

TNT Senior Adult Lunch February 14

Noon, FLC. Questions? Elaine Swinney, 839-2038.

Visit Our Church Library

Wonderful selection of current Christian books and

movies for all ages. Open weekdays during office

hours, Sundays during morning and evening activities.

Raffle to Benefit Centershot Archery Ministry

Bear Karnage Apocalypse LS Crossbow Package.

Includes 4x32 illuminated scope, adjustable stock,

sling, quiver, 3 bolts and practice points. Tickets $5

each or 5 for $20. Drawing held April 13 at Wild

Game Dinner. All proceeds go to help MCBC

Centershot Archery Ministry. Questions? Kenneth

Hearon, 780-3021.

New Home Address, Phone, E-Mail

Please let us know by writing them on the back of

your white registration card on Sunday morning or

calling the office, 839-2606. Please let us know if

your birthday or anniversary is not on the calendar

so we can update the database.

Church Calendar Procedure

All groups or individuals wishing to reserve any por-

tion of the church facility need to fill out a form to

give us necessary information about the event. All

non-church events must be approved by the Pastor

and some fees may apply.

Get Church News On His Mail Internet

Ministry & Website

Two great ways to stay connected! The web site &

His Mail! You may get monthly newsletter via His

Mail Internet Ministry, along with church news about

those who are sick, deaths, special needs and upcom-

ing church events. Sign up your e-mail address in the

Main Foyer. Web Site: www.mcbcwhitehouse.com

Questions? Gail Portwood, 363-7457.

Policy for Borrowed Church Items

All items borrowed from the church campus must be

checked out through the church office before they

are removed from the premises. Please go to the

office so you can sign a form. Returned items are to

be checked back in through the office also.

FLC = Family Life Center

New Session Begins Tuesday, February 5

7 p.m., FLC

Centershot Ministries is an interdenominational outreach ministry that uses the life

-skill of archery as a tool to assist the local church to reach its community with the

Gospel of Jesus Christ

9-week class. Cost $25 per student, Includes a Centershot t-shirt. Offered to

students Grades 4-12 and adults. First session 2 hours because this will include the

basic shooting instructions. Other classes will last about 1½ hours.

Questions? Kenneth Hearon, 780-3021.

Visitation Outreach & Lunch

Sunday, February 17

Noon, FLC

A light lunch will be provided for those who would like to go visit folks interest-

ed in becoming a part of our church family, shut-ins, or write cards to those

who have not been able to attend church recently. Sign up in Main Foyer.

Questions? Scott Dowdy, 570-9247.

Visit our Church Web Site:

www.mcbcwhitehouse.com

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