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This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)     This Sunday I will be looking at the "Why of Christmas" from Galatians 4:5-7 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Galatians 4:5-7 (NKJV)  Last week we looked at the "When" of Christmas this week we are looking at the "Why".  When God created man He said it was good.  But man rebelled against God and has been in rebellion since that time.  So God wanted to restore man to his proper relationship with his God.  The why of Christmas is so that God can received glory in the highest through His restored creation and that was made possible through Jesus Christ. ​  Sunday night  There will be no Sunday night service this week because of the Candle Light Service on Monday night (see below) Join us for our Christmas Eve candlelight service on Monday December 24 at 6 PM.  We will have some very nice music, a guest by the name of Conrad and of course the lighting of the candles. In my world. . .  Please note changes in church calendar no Sunday night service on December 23 because of the Candle Light Service and no Wednesday service on December 26 Christmas card baskets are in the front lobby Deacon on Deck for December:Steve All 968-1040 Note Chris Chesley will bring his last  message as a staff member on Sunday morning December 30, thought you guys would want to know Missionary  of the week:John and Donna Wyatt (Prisoners for Christ) Don't forget the card basket in the lobby for the Chesley family, let them know how much they have meant to you during their ministry here at Faith Several families were helped this year by various groups in the church, thanks to all who showed the spirit of Christ Many of you have asked about our associate John, he is much better and is recovering well We are so thankful a very generous individual replaced all the money that was taken in the break-in as few weeks ago Jeff Riley our new associate pastor is the guest speaker at the Winter Retreat at Grace Bible Camp this year Grow U small group is sponsoring outreach to families in waiting rooms on Christmas Eve see bulletin for details "Journey" that is the name of Chris Chesley's new church in Beckley West Virginia don't for get to pray Continue to pray for Leanne and family in the loss of her grandmother     Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Faith-Baptist-Church-Covington-VA/367864835486 Is there something you would like to comment about in this update?  Need to let the rest of us know something?  leave comment on Facebook at the link for this update  You can watch or listen to the sermons from Faith on the Internet just follow this link to watch a recent sermon. http://www.truthcasting.com/player.aspx#showSermon=35980 You can also watch or listen to sermons on your iphone,ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/ The platform is ready to go There was a lot going on on the platform during the annual Christmas musical "Down From His Glory", adult choir, drama (Chesley Family,thanks) and Jam Kids, it was great! Thank you John and choir for all your hard work Thanks Karen and Jam Kids you made it special New Series coming in January I would like to wish you a very blessed Christmas, I hope and pray that it is a very special time for you and your family.  Thanks for being a part of the Faith family. O Come All Ye Faithful!

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Christmas Musical this Sunday at Faith

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This Sunday  At Faith      This Sunday I will be looking at the "When of Christmas" from Galatians 4:4 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Galatians 4:4 (NKJV)  God is at work in the course of human events and many times we don't realize it, but Christmas is a reminder of this, Jesus came just when God wanted Him to come.  There are things that often happen in life that we don't understand but we have to trust the loving hand of a God we can't see.  Just as the coming of Christ was no accident the timing of that coming was no accident.  Join us Sunday as we discuss God's timing for our lives.   ​  Sunday night  The adult choir will present "Down from His Glory"  on Saturday 6 PM (12/15) and Sunday 6 PM (12/16)   Join us for our Christmas Eve candlelight service on Monday December 24 at 6 PM In my world. . .  Please note changes in church calendar no Sunday night service on December 23 because of the Candle Light Service and no Wednesday service on December 26 Christmas card baskets are in the front lobby Deacon on Deck for December:Steve All 968-1040 Thank You for giving to this year’s Christmas Love Offering … we received $3,612.00 (this offering will be split between needy in our area and missionary Jamey Smith) Missionary  of the week:Romeo & Kaye Capuli - Southeast Asia Directorship with Advancing Native Missions Don't forget the Choir Christmas musical is also being presented on Saturday night at 6 PM invite your neighbors and family who might not be able to attend on Sunday night Wednesday night class parties this week please check with your leader for the location Praise the Lord the Living Nativity at Covington Bible Church had almost 1000 in attendance over the three days of the event Victory Bible Class our Christmas dinner is Wednesday night December 19 at Best Western 6 PM cost is $10 a person Jeff Riley our new associate pastor is the guest speaker at the Winter Retreat at Grace Bible Camp this year Grow U small group is sponsoring outreach to families in waiting rooms on Christmas Eve see bulletin for details "Journey" that is the name of Chris Chesley's new church in Beckley West Virginia don't forget to pray     Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Faith-Baptist-Church-Covington-VA/367864835486 Is there something you would like to comment about in this update?  Need to let the rest of us know something?  leave comment on Facebook at the link for this update  You can watch or listen to the sermons from Faith on the Internet just follow this link to watch a recent sermon. http://www.truthcasting.com/player.aspx#showSermon=35980 You can also watch or listen to sermons on your iphone,ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/ Unusual things were happening last Sunday night during the Praise Team Christmas, what does Janice Scott have on her head? We had a pleasant surprise at the Seasoned Saints Christmas meal, Buck and Glenna Barnette were able to attend, that's Glenna in red.  She has been battling cancer, undergoing chemo and we were so excited to see her at the meal.  Please continue to pray for Glenna and Buck This is Barbie Summers who is a resident at the Woodlands.  The family was called in for Barbie this week and she is in critical condition, please pray for her mom Dreama (pictured) as she and Barbie go through this difficult time. The Praise Team Christmas was a real blessing as the Praise Buddies, Jam Kids, Teens and Adult Praise Team all combined for a great evening of beautiful Christmas music and fun The 12 days of Christmas will never be the same for me after experiencing it last Sunday night. We said goodbye to Chris, Leanne, Addie and Aubri Sunday night in a special commissioning service and reception that followed.  Chris will be leaving at the end of this month. Pray for this family as they start their grand adventure of planting a new church in Beckley West Virginia We welcomed the Riley family Jeff, Melissa, Cody and Breeze to our church family and staff in a reception following the Sunday night service.    Hope to see you Sunday

Praise Team Christmas Music this Sunday

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This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)     This Sunday Chris is speaking on Re-gifting, we all have done it. What is it? Re-gifting is taking a gift you have previously received and giving it to someone else. But how does it apply to our walk with Christ?  Come and hear this thought provoking message. This Sunday we are receiving our annual Christmas offering.  This year we are dividing the offering between the needy in our community and Jamey Smith who is a young man from our church making preparations to go as a missionary to Honduras, please use the special offering envelopes you find in your bulletins. Jamey Smith missionary to Honduras ​  Sunday night  The Praise Team Christmas music presentation is this Sunday night, children, teens and adults will all be involved in bringing us beautiful Music of the season.  Hope you can join us at 6 for this great evening of Christmas music. Tonight after the Praise Team concert we will commission Bro. Chris, Sis. Leann, Aubri & Addison as they make preparation to start a new church in Beckley, WV.  Also we will have a basket set up at the Welcome Center for notes of appreciation to this family for their faithful service at Faith.  The Chesleys will become one of our mission team families in 2013 as we support them in their church plant. Reception for the Riley & Chesley Families After the concert and the commissioning service we will gather in the fellowship room to visit with these families, we would like to welcome the Rileys and express our love and appreciation to the Chesleys for their faithful service here at Faith. Jeff, Melissa, Breeze and Cody The adult choir will present "Down from His Glory"  on Saturday 6 PM (12/15) and Sunday 6 PM (12/16) In my world. . .  Please pray for Margaret Miller, who has been diagnosed with cancer she is the wife of Nathan Miller  Christmas card baskets are back in the front lobby Deacon on Deck for December:Steve All 968-1040 Christmas is upon us please keep check of the church calendar for events that might affect you Missionary  of the week:Weekday Religious Education Please pray for Chris as he will be having medical tests run in a few days Jeff Riley our new associate pastor began work this week and was pressed into service right away, he taught the Victory Bible Class Please pray for all the folks invovled in Christmas ministry this year we have a real opportunity to reach out to our community through these ministries Victory Bible Class our Christmas dinner is Wednesday night December 19 at Best Western cost is $10 a person Seasoned Saints Christmas meal this Tuesday at noon at the First Christian Family Life Center The Live Nativity at the Jackson River Sports Complex continues tonight and tomorrow night from 6-8 PM this event is presented by the Covington Bible Church ​       Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Faith-Baptist-Church-Covington-VA/367864835486 Is there something you would like to comment about in this update?  Need to let the rest of us know something?  leave comment on Facebook at the link for this update  You can watch or listen to the sermons from Faith on the Internet just follow this link to watch a recent sermon. http://www.truthcasting.com/player.aspx#showSermon=35980 You can also watch or listen to sermons on your iphone,ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/ It was great having Tim and Jessica Robertson with us last Sunday, they are our missionaries to Cambodia Each Tuesday evening I am teaching a group of Cub Scouts the "God and Me" program here is Jacob Montgomery from our church, this five week course is designed to talk to the boys about God and what He means to them. Here is our new  12 foot tree that was donated to the church, they didn't have room at the top for a star :) Here is Jessica our missionary to Cambodia speaking to our Sunday School children This is Chris Tucker, what is he doing?  He is trying to get a tennis ball in a trash can.  Why?  He is helping me illustrate my lesson in the Victory Bible Class    Hope to see you Sunday

Tim and Jessica Robertson are coming

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This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)     Our missionaries Tim and Jessica Robertson are our special guests in both of our Sunday morning services, they serve in Cambodia. Tim and Jessica Robertson and Ian (Encompass staff Cambodia). .     Elliot Caleb Robertson,   ​  Sunday night    This Sunday night the Christmas season begins at Faith with our Christmas Communion, hope you can join us for this very special time. The church office was broken into over the Thanksgiving holiday, cash was taken but there was no damage to the building.  Please help us keep the church secure, if you use the building during the week please be sure and lock the building.  Thanks The church approved the new 2013 budget last Sunday night, here are some of the highlights of the new budget . . . *The church voted to take on Chris and Leann Chesley as our mission team for 2013 we will be using mission team monthly support for one year as they start a new church in Beckley West Virginia *We have over $10,000 in mission team fund for any trips taken in 2013 (Caleb Vance from our church is headed to Turkey in 2013) *We voted to support Bill and Vicki White from our mission retirement fund for $75.00 a month, support for Grace Bible Camp will continue at the same amount *WRE joined our regular mission family at 1/2 % support, our mission support level is now at 21.5% of our total income *The breakdown of the new budget is as follows:        $5,938.00 weekly        $25,731.00 monthly        $308,772.00 yearly In my world. . .  This year's Christmas offering will go to Jamey Smith and needy families in our area, Jamey is preparing for mission work in Honduras, we will split the offering  Christmas card baskets are back in the front lobby Deacon on Deck for December:Steve All 968-1040 Christmas is upon us please keep check of the church calendar for events that might affect you Missionary  of the week: Ernie and Hilda Harmon Church was decorated this week for Christmas Jeff Riley our new associate pastor begins work next week, Chris will be training him in December before leaving on January 1 We had a good response to Grow U and our Sunday night attendance actually improved, thanks to everyone who made this possible Victory Bible Class our Christmas dinner is Wednesday night December 19 at Best Western cost is $10 a person ​       Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Faith-Baptist-Church-Covington-VA/367864835486 Is there something you would like to comment about in this update?  Need to let the rest of us know something?  leave comment on Facebook at the link for this update  You can watch or listen to the sermons from Faith on the Internet just follow this link to watch a recent sermon. http://www.truthcasting.com/player.aspx#showSermon=35980 You can also watch or listen to sermons on your iphone,ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/ This is my son Robbie jamming with Adam after church Thanksgiving weekend, Adam and Robbie attended school together. This is my daughter Robin with Cheyenne Nicely at church, Cheyenne was Robin's flower girl, boy I feel old. Who is that old gray headed man walking with my grandson Micah?  Oh it's me. :) Who's in charge here?  This is our Christmas decoration crew, thanks guys and gals Hard at it! The finished product!    Hope to see you Sunday