07.20.12 Faith Connection

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This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)  It is a human tendency to drift spiritually.   The Israelites who had returned to Jerusalem had allowed themselves to drift.  God sent His prophet Haggai to warn them and help them get back on track spiritually.  What can we learn from the ancient prophet and how does it apply to my life today?  Join us this Sunday morning as we look at Haggai 2:10-19.   How much of godly living is a result of my effort and how much is a result of God's work in my life? 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 (NKJV)    Sunday night (6 PM) Chris will be bringing a message on the names of God in the Old Testament.  In this message he will be applying the truths behind these names and what they mean to us today. There was a very special arrivial this week.  Koltan Ryan Tolley was born Tuesday, he is the son of Kristi and Jacob Tolley.  His grandparents are Sue and Albert Harris and Bill and Lorrie Tolley.  His great grandparents are Glenn and Alice White.  Koltan was a very special blessing to his family, he was an early delivery and was scheduled for heart surgery soon after his birth.  Much to the surprise of everyone including the medical staff, his heart was fine and no surgery will be necessary.  How we thank God for this very special answer to prayer.  Koltan weighed in at 12lbs 11oz and was 23 1/4 inches long.  Mom and son are doing fine and may be home by the time you read this.   In my world. . .  We will be receiving a special love offer for Evan Groves, a young boy in our area with special medical expenses on Sunday August 12 Evan is Brenda Craft's grandson School Supply Drive call Carrie McAllister 691-7065, drop off container at welcome center Deacon on Deck for July: Ron Seabolt 962-4239 Missionary  of the week:Eric and Lisa Simpson (England) No Sunday night Horizon Youth in the month of July John Burnham is on vacation during the month of July, please contact the church office or one of the other pastors if you need assistance 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 famous mud pit at Teenweek Teenweek 2012 is now history.  We thank God for the good week He gave us, close to 100 teens gather each night for fun, food and to hear the message of Christ.  Please pray for those who made decisions this week.   Thank God for all the workers who made this week possible and for all the donations of food, drinks and money that enabled this ministry in Alleghany County. Howard Merrell and I enjoyed doing our "Finishing Well" sermon together last Sunday night at the Covington Bible Church.  Thanks for all your kind comments.  If you would like to see the sermon it is located on the Truthcasting website.  (The link is listed above) The last two weeks have been really hectic at Faith.  With VBS and Teenweek back to back.  How we thank God for all of our volunteers who made it all possible.  Close to 100 volunteers help make it all happen.  A special thanks goes out to all the folks from our sister church the Covington Bible Church who pitched in and helped make both of these events go so well.  And a thank you to all of our own volunteers who worked sooooooo hard to make it all happen.  There are boys and girls and teens headed to Heaven one day because of your efforts.  Thanks    Hope to see you Sunday