01.24.12

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This Wednesday night in the worship center (01.25.12) We have a very special guest for our Wednesday night service, John Wyatt, our missionary to the prisons and jails of West Virginia and Virginia will be with us.  He will be singing and sharing with us what God is doing through his ministry.   Hope you can join us for this special treat and show support to one of our faithful servants who is reaching out to the forgotten in the prison system.  John sings and plays the 12 string guitar, I am sure you will enjoy his ministry.  Hope to see you tomorrow night at 7 PM  This Sunday  At Faith . . . ARE YOU SERIOUS? Join us this Sunday as I continue my series based on the book of Zephaniah.   How could a book that contains one of the most graphic messages of judgement in the Bible also contain one of the most beautiful statements of God's  love for His people.   Believe it or not God's justice and His love are forever linked.  God sets boundaries because He loves us.  Join us this Sunday as we finish this series. 16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: "Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak. 17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:16-17 (NKJV)  SUNDAY NIGHT 6 PM Chris will be sharing the word with us in the Sunday Evening service We will be presenting the 2011 Financial Report and Installing Barry Calvert as a new Trustee here at Faith We had a great ministry Sunday at the Brian Center Nursing Home.  We had about 15 residents join us for our service.  We got them clapping for "This is The Day".  I took my flying monkey and he was a big hit.  We are going to purchase some flying monkeys and take to another service, if you would like to help let me know.  Notice the lady dressed in purple in the middle of the photo above, her name is Mrs. Jones and she is part of the reason I am in Covington.  Her son in-law was my pastor and she suggested starting a church in Covington and the rest is history. In my world. . .  I preached my father in-law's funeral yesterday in Lynchburg thanks for all your acts of kindness and especially your prayers Deacon on Deck for January: Steve All (862-9575) Missionary  of the week: John and Donna Wyatt Prisoners for Christ (don't forget they will be in our service tomorrow night 7 PM) 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 Evangelist Larry Johnson will be speaking in February at Faith A young man named Ben visited our church Sunday he is an intern at MeadWestvaco will be here for four months pray for our ministry to these folks in our area for a short while A team of men from Faith worked at Grace Bible camp last weekend, want to help on these projects? Contact Steve All   Here is the work crew that helped at Grace Bible Camp You can now 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 ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/           Beginning on Wednesday February 1 the Victory Bible Class will be studying the book of Isaiah.  Hope you can join us, we meet every Wednesday in the Worship Center at  7 PM.   Our Brian Center Team at work, Staria on the piano, Mike and Emory leading the music and Eileen taking the photo.  Thanks to all who make this ministry possible.   My favorite dessert at the Mexican Restaurant     Why is church membership important? I.       A Biblical Reason:          Christ is committed to the church “...Christ loved the church, and he gave his life for it.”  Eph. 5:25 II.      A Cultural Reason:          It is an antidote to our society We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything...a job...a marriage...our country.  This attitude has even produced a generation of “church shoppers and hoppers”.  Membership swims against the current of America’s “consumer religion.”  It is an unselfish decision.  Commitment always builds character. III.     A Practical Reason:          It defines who can be counted on Every team must have a roster.  Every school must have an enrollment.  Every business has a payroll.  Every army has an enlistment.  Even our country takes a census and requires voter registration.  Membership identifies our family.   IV.    A Personal Reason:          It produces spiritual growth The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual growth.  You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to any specific church family. (The above was copied from Class 201 our church membership class)

01.20.12

This Sunday  At Faith . . . ARE YOU SERIOUS? Join us this Sunday as I continue my series based on the book of Zephaniah.  This Sunday I will be looking at Responding to God's Justice.   Zephaniah had a very difficult message to deliver to the nation of Judah.  It was one of impending judgement and doom.  But God led Zephaniah not to only target Judah with his message but the entire world.  But in all of this dark news there was a bright light.  God would respond to those who would seek Him.  He would hide them away safely during this terrible day of judgement.  He would provide a door of escape but I must open it.  Do you believe in the justice of God?  Are are you going to escape it?  Join us Sunday as we look at a place of safety for all who will seek the Lord.   Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, Who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the LORD'S anger. Zephaniah 2:3 (NKJV)   SUNDAY NIGHT 6 PM      Steve and Kathleen All   This Sunday night we are traveling to Cambodia with Steve and Kathleen as they tell us about their recent trip to visit our missionaries Tim and Jessica Roberston in Battambag, Cambodia      This Sunday afternoon at 3 pm our church sends a team to minster at the Brian Center in Low Moor, please pray for their ministry this Sunday   Please park in the gravel lot at back of church when you can to make room for our guests in the main parking lot, thanks your sacrifice helps us reach more people In my world. . .  My father in-law Andy Mann went to be with the Lord this week, please pray for Elaine and the family, the service will be Monday in Lynchburg Our drama team produced the sermon video for this week, they also do the weekly annoucement video, contact Steve Mercer if you would like to be a part of this ministry Deacon on Deck for January: Steve All (862-9575)  686 ministry moments at Faith this past week (face to face ministry occuring throughout the week) Missionary  of the week: Romeo and Kaye Capuli (Romeo is the Southeast Asia Director with Advancing Native Missions) 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 Evangelist Larry Johnson will be speaking in February at Faith Please pray for  the family of Bill Rimmer who went to be with the Lord this week   Bill as I remember him, big smile and always a kind word. You can now 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 ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/           Beginning on Wednesday February 1 the Victory Bible Class will be studying the book of Isaiah.  Hope you can join us, we meet every Wednesday in the Worship Center at  7 PM.  Zephaniah 2:3

01.13.12

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This Sunday  At Faith . . . ARE YOU SERIOUS? Join us this Sunday as I begin a new series based on the book of Zephaniah.  This Sunday I will be looking at God's Justice.   God's justice can be a great motivator or a great intimidator.  We all love to talk about the love of God but when we come to getting the big picture of God we sometimes forget His justice.  He will always to do what is right and just.  He will always do that which is consistent with His nature.  If I am obeying God and His word I have nothing to fear from His justice, He will always do what is right.  How can the justice of God motivate me to live as if my life really does make a difference?  The LORD is righteous in her midst, He will do no unrighteousness. Every morning He brings His justice to light; He never fails, But the unjust knows no shame. Zephaniah 3:5 (NKJV)             In the 6 PM service Chris will be preaching on "Splinters and Logs"   Join us for a time of fellowship following the Sunday night service.  We will meet in the fellowship hall and ask that you bring your favorite muffins to share.   There will be plenty of hot coffee, tea and hot chocolate to enjoy, hope to see you there.   Attention all hungry men!  Prayer Breakfast this Saturday morning at 7 AM in the church fellowship room.  Plan to attend you never know what Johnny and Steve have up their sleeve. In my world. . .  Praise the Lord Dobbie Taylor trusted Christ as his Savior this week at Faith Missionary giving for this past Sunday was $2,555.00 Deacon on Deck for January: Steve All (862-9575) 738 ministry moments at Faith this past week (face to face ministry occuring throughout the week) Missionary  of the week: Weekday Religious Education Steve and Kathleen All recently returned from a Mission trip to Cambodia with our Missionaries Tim and Jessica Robertson ( who just had a new baby boy!) will give us their update Sunday night Jan. 22 We have two families taking the new membership class at this time We have several new families visiting our 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 Please pray for Bill Rimmer who suffered a major heart attack You can now 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 ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/         Barry Calvert has graciously agreed to serve as a Trustee at Faith.  Larry Mann is stepping down after many years of faithful service.  We will be installing Barry on Sunday night January 29.  Pray for Barry as he begins this new area of ministry.  This is a critical time for the trustee team as we tackle the new property across the street, please pray.    Why did Frosty go to live in the middle of the ocean?  Because snow man is an island.    Beginning on Wednesday February 1 the Victory Bible Class will be studying the book of Isaiah.  Hope you can join us, we meet every Wednesday in the Worship Center at  7 PM. SEE YOU SUNDAY!

01.05.12

This Sunday  At Faith . . . Rejecting the Resolutions Part II Join us this Sunday as Chris finishes his two-part series preparing us for the brand new year. "The Results of Relying On The Redeemer"        6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)     Missionary to Southeast Asia Michael Vaughan will be with us Sunday Night at 6 PM   This Old Testament prophet wants to remind you how seriously God takes your life and your relationship with Him.  Allow Zephaniah to remind you of how important it is that you take God seriously.  Are you serious?  (I start this series on Sunday January 15) In my world. . .  Praise the Lord a lady was saved in our jail ministry, Sis. Shirley Wolfe leads this ministry here at Faith Missionary giving for 2011 was over $75,000! Deacon on Deck for January: Steve All (862-9575) I would like to spend some time with you come to the Mug and Muffin get together Sunday night January 15 after the evening service Missionary family of the week: Ernie Harmon (Mexico--Church Planter and evangelistic ministries) Steve and Kathleen All recently returned from a Mission trip to Cambodia with our Missionaries Tim and Jessica Robertson ( who just had a new baby boy!) will give us their update Sunday night Jan. 22 I was so blessed this past Christmas by all of the great acts of giving by our people, many of them only the Lord knows about, it was neat seeing our people be the body of Christ Thank God for Sis. Pauline Hippert who always lights our way by her wonderful sense of humor 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 Pray for Frank Sizemore who is now pastor at Moss Run Baptist Church, I had breakfast with him today and he is excited by the opportunity God has given to Him You can now 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 ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/     Elaine and I got to see the decorations at the Greenbrier, beautiful!   Found this Santa in Staunton, the beard is real :)   Our Lynchburg crew Evan and Luke    Our Georgia crew Kenzie, Micah, Brody and Kass, can you tell they are Alabama fans? :)