to the Carthage Church of the Nazarene web page. Carthage is a local congregation of the Church of the Nazarene, an international denomination, located in California, KY.
At Carthage you will find a friendly, family atmosphere to worship the Lord. Located just off of the AA highway in California. It is easy to get to and easy to fit in. Come and join us and see if you don't feel like you belong.
08.27.10
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The Meyer’s are hosting a party/barbecue/get together/dinner/lunch/fun/awesome/amazing/exciting time Sunday, September 5th. It will be following the church service and we will meet at there house for games and pool and food.
This house is amazing so if you’re a teen, you don’t want to miss out on this. If you like to eat or have fun then this is perfect for you.
For anymore information or directions (which are essential in going) call Rev. Raney:859.803.0025
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08.16.10
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IF you go to high school and you’re a christian, then Nazarene Youth Conference is the place to be.
Summer 2011; NYC 11
THEME: A World Unbroken
DATES: July 4th -10th, 2011
LOCATION: Louisville, KY
COST: $1200 per Person
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS TRIP
ITS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME, LIFE CHANGING TRIP
LOOK PAST THE COST, IF GOD WANTS YOU TO GO HE WILL PROVIDE!
To Register and more information go to:
http://www.NYC2011.com
Facebook page: EKD NYC 2011
Promotional Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga8QuAo9eGE
Any Questions Email: EKDNYC2011@gmail.com OR Call Rev Raney at 859-803-0025
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07.09.10
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The ‘Emergent Church’ has become quite the topic in religious circles in the last ten years. What is the ‘Emergent Church’? Well, that’s actually very difficult to define as it means different things to different groups. The Board of General Superintendents have issued a statement regarding the ‘Emergent Church’. It is listed below.
We appreciate your concerns regarding the conversations surrounding “the emergent church.” The issues related to this topic are many. Some are helpful and positive; others are problematic and deeply troubling.
“The emergent church” is really somewhat of a misnomer. While there are many attributions which imply that there is a single focus or movement called “the emergent church,” in reality, the conversations range all over the map. Some people believe that there is a monolithic kind of conspiratorial entity that is seeking to undermine the church with heresy and immoral license.
On the other end of the spectrum, there are people who view the whole concept of an emerging church as a positive and hopeful expression of the church seeking to genuinely come to terms with ministry in a complex and rapidly-changing culture, while seeking to make Biblical truth relevant. These people depend heavily on the authority of the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit to radically change lives, communities, and nations. They are often radically engaged with the brokenness in society through active, compassionate ministries that work hard to bring renewal and conversion.
Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS) and some of our universities are engaged in the conversation in order to help correct some of the aberrations that are associated with some of the “emergent” churches.
There are widely-read authors who readily identify themselves as “emergent church leaders.” While some of them are orthodox in their theology and views of Scripture, others embrace positions which we would view as far away from what is orthodox and acceptable. Yet even those authors and pastors who are not orthodox in their views of Scripture and its authority have an awareness of the need to make the church more engaged in society so as to bring about a radical change and improvement.
We do not endorse those “emergent churches” or leaders who are not orthodox in their theology. The involvement of many of our young pastors and students in the conversation is an attempt to embrace the positive dimensions while clearly articulating an orthodox interpretation of Scripture and theology.
By most definitions of what is genuinely meant by “emergent,” John Wesley more than fits the description. He was radically engaged in the social needs around him while clearly calling men and women to a radical commitment to Christ and to the fullness of the Spirit in cleansing and heart purity. That is the objective toward which Nazarenes, engaged in the conversations regarding the emergent church, are committed. It is a vital conversation, but one that also carries with it the risk of being misunderstood or being classified with positions which are not healthy or appropriate.
We hope these thoughts are helpful to you. The issues are complex, and the rhetoric is sometimes shrill and angry. We are hopeful that we can be patient with what is a phase in a conversation that is already beginning to wind down in some areas even while it is just now being engaged in by others. Hopefully, we can move beyond the mischaracterizations and embrace what is legitimate while we readily and without hesitation reject the aberrations.
We pray for you as you work with your people through this issue. We are not at all embracing anything heretical, but we want to engage in conversations with our young Nazarenes who want a vibrant church that is committed to our theology and actively engaged in ministry to the lost and broken people around us.
Jesse C. Middendorf
General Superintendent
Church of the Nazarene
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01.06.10
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Whata great way to start off the New Year! Four people were baptized Sunday morning, January 3rd. It was a wonderful service as Pastor Rodgers challenged with a message from Philippians chapter 2 and then teh four Christians who desired to publicly testify of their faith in Christ through the sacrament of baptism were baptized.
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Carthage Church of the Nazarene had a wonderful Christmas time. The spirit of love and fellowship was very real and very present as the church family celebrated the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. It started off with a Hanging of the Greens servic. Each week we celebrated the Advent with the lighting of the Advent candle.
The children and teens presented a great Christmas special on the morning of the Dec. 20th. They had been practicing for a long time. Come the morning of the 20th the platform was full and the church was treated to a story of the true meaning of Christmas. Thanks to the children and teens and all who worked with them.
On the evening of Dec. 20th, the adult worship team presented “A Story of the Nativity”, a musical and reading play that told the story of the birth of Christ using music, video, and readings of scripture and commentary. It was a wonderful time of worship. They did an encore presentation at the Christmas Eve service that concluded with communion near midnight. It was a beautiful way to usher in Christmas.
Some of the other things that took place were:
- Mall Tag with the teens; what a hilarious fun time that was followed by a Christmas party for the teens.
- Children’s Christmas Party; lots of fun and food.
- Church Christmas Dinner; lots of fellowship and food.
Overall the church had a great celebration of the Christmas season. The church is looking forward to a fantastic, Spirit-filled 2010, worshipping and serving the Lord. If you are looking for a church family come and join us in 2010.
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09.18.09
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Carthage Church of the Nazarene will be holding Revival Services Novemeber 6th thru 8th, each evening. Rev. Steve Wheeler will be the evangelist.
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