November 18, 2010

Pastor's Update

Keeping the Faith Family in the Loop

Sunday Morning- Marathon series:The Focus Factor, Stephanie Clark singing in AM services Sunday Night-Chris continues his series in Philippians:The Power of Perspective, 2011 Budget Sunday night following evening service Tuesday Night 7PM-Special Thanksgiving service at the Grace Brethren church on South Carpenter Drive, Pastor Paul Sink will share his talents with us that night, he has been "Grinnin' and Pickin" at the Homeplace Restaurant for the past 27 years. (No Wednesday service at Faith because of this service) The holiday season is upon us please check our calendar at         Faith Baptist Web Site Thanksgiving baskets went out this week, thanks for giving classroom buildings dedication December 5 after second service Jam Kids singing at nursing homes 11.28.10 sign up in Lobby Need men's and children's coats, box in lobby Steve Mann is still serving in Afghanistan, here is his address  SPC Stephen Mann 529th  CSSB  Shindand AB Afghanistan   APO AE 09382 canv2d@yahoo.com ( this is his email) WHY WORRY DVD series with teacher Andy Stanley 01.05.11     Devotion Emotion 01.12.11     Switching Sides 01.19.11     Now and Then Coming in January on Wednesday nights:main auditorium  Thank God for all the work accomplished in the last week on the classroom buildings.  They will soon be in use! The church will soon be alive with the celebration of Christ's birth!  hope to see you Sunday at Faith Billy 16 “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16  Subscribe to Pastor's Update

Faith Baptist Church 311 Jackson Drive, Covington, VA 24426 Phone: (540) 962-6335

New classroom buildings

Praise the Lord we had a good work day Saturday, thanks to all the guys and gals who helped.  We should be in them soon!

November 12, 2010 Pastor's Update Keeping the Faith Family in the Loop Saturday Morning-  Men's Prayer Breakfast 7 AM,  work day to finish classroom building 9:30 Sunday Morning- Marathon series:Quitting Points,Teen Praise Team, Sis. Hippert on Announcement video, nursery worker appreciation Sunday Night-Chris continues his series in Philippians:A Powerful Pattern, new members reception Sunday night following evening service The holiday season is upon us please check our calendar at          Faith Baptist Web Site Former Mayor Stephanie Clark will be singing next Sunday 11.21.10 in the AM services Hope to be in classroom buildings in the next few weeks Finance team met Monday and Tuesday night to set 2011 budget Pray for Georgie Walker,Thomas:Sabrina Stickle's nephew Alex Newman (on left) got baptized Sunday! Horizon Youth on recent activity Christmas season is just around the corner, hope to see you Sunday at Faith Billy 16 Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children. 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.                                                   Psalm 90:16-17  Subscribe to Pastor's Update Faith Baptist Church 311 Jackson Drive, Covington, VA 24426 Phone: (540) 962-6335

Workmen finished covering the power ditches and reconnecting the power today on the new classrooms.  We are very close to being operational with our new units.  Praise the Lord!

11.04.10

I will be starting a new series this Sunday, hope you can join us . . .

11.07.10 Endurance

11.14.10 Quitting Points

11.21.10 The Focus Factor

11.28.10 The Failure Factor

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.                                                2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)

Endurance

David’s past impacted his present

But David said to Saul, "Your servant used to keep his father's sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, ³⁵ I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it.         1 Samuel 17:34-35 (NKJV)

We learn as we live

² My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,        ³ knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.                                                             James 1:2-3 

David displayed endurance throughout his life

⁶ They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah ⁷ My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.                                Psalm 57:6-7

With God’s help how can I develop endurance?

•         Finish that book
•         Finish that project
•         Go past your normal quitting point

  Trust God to develop endurance in your heart

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.                                                2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)

Experience Enhances Endurance

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Chris will begin a new series on Philippians this Sunday night.

The Power of Perspective: A Study in Philippians

This week: "The Power of the Prisoner"

Chris will also be leading us in communion this Sunday night.

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Hundreds of people turned out for Trunk or Treat, we gave out all the tracts we had, cooked every hot dog and enjoyed God's creation on a beautiful hay ride.  We had several folks visit on the Sunday after trunk or treat.  Please pray that many more will visit Faith.

• Praise God for young man saved Sunday night at church
• Praise God for progress made this week on education buildings, hope to have them operational soon!
• Please check out the church calendar for all events coming during the holiday season at www.faithbaptistcovington.net 
• Baptism this Sunday it is not too late call John Burnham (968-0359)
• Pray for Robert Smith in the loss of his brother

Special thanks to the Drama Team who put on a special presentation at Trunk or Treat, a  lot of work and effort went into this presentation.  Thanks Team good job!

Hope to see you Sunday