10.08.10

"The church is good at telling the rest of the world what it should not do. But its vision for a positive direction is often missing."-Charles Ringma


Sometimes people see the church as the world's policeman, making sure everyone does what is right and if anyone does disobey the law letting them know about right away.  What is often missing is the perception that we are here to show the love of Christ to the lost and dying world.  I am so thankful to pastor a church that is making real efforts to communicate this love.

• The children's ministry is sponsoring a shoe drive for those less fortunate.
• The Backyard Lights group is collecting winter coats for those who need them.
• The Mexico Mission (M&M) is preparing for another trip to aid deaf children in Mexico
• Trunk or Treat is not to honor Halloween but to provide a safe place for children ( we have more non-churched people visit our campus than at any other time in the year)
• I don't have space to mention all the visits to the nursing home, services at the jail, services at the nursing home, meals for those who are grieving, there is a lot we are doing to show the love of Christ

Are we perfect?  NO! But our  church is making an honest effort to impact lives for Christ.


⁴⁰ And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'                        Matthew 25:40 (NKJV) 

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This Sunday Faith has chosen to honor the pastoral staff.  The whole staff would like to thank you for your kindness.  It is a privilege serving the "Faith Family".   Remember no Sunday night service in order to give the pastors the entire day off.

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The r12 sermon series continues next week (10.10.10).  Chris will be preaching on "Coming to Grips with the Real You" based on Romans 12:3-8.

• 10.24.10    Experiencing Real Community
• 10.31.10    Overcoming the Evil Aimed at You

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New Series Coming in November

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• Men's prayer breakfast this Saturday 7 AM at Church
• Photo dvds available at church office from Anniversary
• Membership class 10.24.10
• Christmas offering this year to Grace Bible Camp and Local Needy
• Mary Kay Johnson needs a  ride from Clifton Forge
• Former Mayor Stephanie Clark singing 11.21.10
• Support Group 10.11.10 guest speaker 7 PM
• check out all the coming events at faithbaptistcovington.net

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We have several projects going on now in which you can make a huge difference, the land across the street, the new education buildings and many of the projects mentioned above.

Hope to see you Sunday

Billy