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

Last Sermon in Storms Series

This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)   This Sunday I will finish the series on "STORMS".  This Sunday I will be looking at "Paul".  In Acts 27 Paul encounters a fierce storm, but he was a prisoner on the ship when the storm hit, I believe God had Paul there not for his own benefit but for the well being of those who were traveling with him.  Sometimes God allows us to face storms to be an encouragement to those who are going through the same storm.  In other words the storm is not primarily to help you grow though it will, but to give you an opportunity to serve others in the storm. And when he had said these things, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat. Then they were all encouraged, and also took food themselves.Acts 27:35-36 (NKJV)  My core thought this Sunday will be; "The Storm is My Chance to Encourage Others". This Sunday Adam, Doug and Katrina will be singing this song by Casting Crowns,"PRAISE YOU IN THE STORM"  I was sure by now God You would have reached down And wiped our tears away Stepped in and saved the day But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining As the thunder rolls I barely hear Your whisper through the rain "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives And takes away [Chorus:] And I'll praise You in this storm And I will lift my hands For You are who You are No matter where I am And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand You never left my side And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm I remember when I stumbled in the wind You heard my cry to you And you raised me up again My strength is almost gone How can I carry on If I can't find You But as the thunder rolls I barely hear You whisper through the rain "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives And takes away [Chorus] I lift my eyes unto the hills Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord The Maker of Heaven and Earth [Chorus x2] ​  Sunday night  Grow U will finish up this Sunday night, some of the groups are possibly going to continue, please look over the list below and plan to attend this Sunday night at 6 PM ****PLEASE NOTE***** In response to feedback from our church family we have decided to offer one of the groups in the worship center each night during November.  All of the other groups will still be offered.  If you prefer to continue to meet in the worship center, the following subject will be taught, no sign up is necessary.  Just come to the worship center on Sunday nights in November for this group “The Almighty and the Dollar” –A discussion on finances from a biblical position. This group is taught by Harry Newman this Sunday night and will be using resources from Dave Ramsey “Grow U” is a collection of different small group options we are offering at FBC each Sunday night in November.  Sign up at the welcome center and the group size is limited.  A children's class will be provided during the month of November. Small groups offered will be: ”The Elephant Room”- A study from “The Truth About Same Sex Marriage” written by: Dr. Erwin Lutzer (President of Moody Bible Institute). This group will be led by Chris Chesley “All About Attitudes” is a small group for women led by Elaine Price, dealing with the important topic of a Christ honoring attitude in every area of our lives. This study will be based around the book and accompanying video series called, “Lord Change My Attitude, Before It’s Too Late” by Pastor James MacDonald.  "The Witnessing Woman"This small group will be led by Shirley Wolfe. In this small group, women will be encouraged to get excited about personal evangelism, and will discuss practical ways of actually leading another person to salvation through Christ. “Take The Plunge!” This small group will be meeting in the home of Connie Baker.  They will be using a dynamic video series by Louie Giglio  In this series, Louie provides the biblical challenge for  all Christians to come out of a spiritual stagnation and to dive into a real, lasting spiritual maturity in Christ.  NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED. 7pm to 8:30pm each Sunday evening. The Bakers live at 113 Hallies Road  in Covington.                                                   Call Connie at 965-7177 for details and directions. In my world. . .  Pray for the King family, the church was saddened by the home going of Basil King Tim and Jessica Robertson will be our special guests on Sunday morning December 2 2013 proposed church budget will be presented Sunday night following the evening service Deacon on Deck for November:Tim Bradley 968-3108 Christmas is upon us please keep check of the church calendar for events that might affect you Missionary  of the week: Doug and Dorcas Williams (AWA tribe Bible translation)  Praise God for the good turn out from our church for the combined Thanksgiving service at Covington Bible Church, the church was packed Jeff Riley our new associate pastor was interviewed at the service along with Frank Sizemore pastor at Moss Run Baptist who came out of Faith, Howard Nicely help provide music We had a brand new family visiting with us last Sunday, they heard about our church from the Web Site, thank God for Albert Harris and all of his hard work on this ministry Remember last Sunday?  Did you send your thank you note? ​       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/ Levi and Tanner Seay will provide special music during the offering Sunday in memory of their uncle Basil King who went to be with Lord this week. It was great to have the Georgia crew in for a visit this week,  my grandson Brody always makes it interesting, can you pick him out of the picture? :) It won't be long. Mud pit on new land Last Sunday my youngest grandson Luke decided to try out the mud pit on the new land he walked out into the 4 inches of mud and promptly got stuck, needless to say we had a very interesting afternoon.  His brother Evan ran in behind him to rescue his brother, no one was hurt just some muddy clothes. :) It was great to have my son in-law Matt preach last Sunday. Luke Bradley will be speaking at our nursing home ministry this Sunday at the Brian Center    Hope to see you Sunday

Giving Thanks 11.16.12

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This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)         “The Importance of Saying, ‘Thank You’” Matt Walls pastor of Kathleen Baptist Church in Kathleen GA will be our guest speaker this Sunday.  Matt will be be bringing a timely message on thankfulness, the core thought of his message is: Uncommunicated gratitude communicates ingratitude     ​  Sunday night  Grow U got off to a great start last Sunday night, these groups will continue through November, please look over the list below and plan to attend this Sunday night at 6 PM ****PLEASE NOTE***** In response to feedback from our church family we have decided to offer one of the groups in the worship center each night during November.  All of the other groups will still be offered.  If you prefer to continue to meet in the worship center, the following subject will be taught, no sign up is necessary.  Just come to the worship center on Sunday nights in November for this group “The Almighty and the Dollar” –A discussion on finances from a biblical position. This group is taught by Harry Newman for the next two weeks and will be using resources from Dave Ramsey “Grow U” is a collection of different small group options we are offering at FBC each Sunday night in November.  Sign up at the welcome center and the group size is limited.  A chidren's class will be provided during the month of November. Small groups offered will be: ”The Elephant Room”- A study from “The Truth About Same Sex Marriage” written by: Dr. Erwin Lutzer (President of Moody Bible Institute). This group will be led by Chris Chesley “All About Attitudes” is a small group for women led by Elaine Price, dealing with the important topic of a Christ honoring attitude in every area of our lives. This study will be based around the book and accompanying video series called, “Lord Change My Attitude, Before It’s Too Late” by Pastor James MacDonald.  "The Witnessing Woman"This small group will be led by Shirley Wolfe. In this small group, women will be encouraged to get excited about personal evangelism, and will discuss practical ways of actually leading another person to salvation through Christ. “Take The Plunge!” This small group will be meeting in the home of Connie Baker.  They will be using a dynamic video series by Louie Giglio  In this series, Louie provides the biblical challenge for  all Christians to come out of a spiritual stagnation and to dive into a real, lasting spiritual maturity in Christ. Space is limited to the first 10 to signup. NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED. 7pm to 8:30pm each Sunday evening. The Bakers live at 113 Hallies Road  in Covington.                                                   Call Connie at 965-7177 for details and directions. PLEASE NOTE Our Wednesday Service is moved to Tuesday night and we will be meeting at the Covington Bible Church at 7 PM for a special joint Thanksgiving service.  Come enjoy a unique program of music, testimonies and enjoy a piece of pie with us! In my world. . .  Pray for the Holley family, the church was saddened by the sudden home going of our sister in Christ Mary The teens recently attendedSuper Bowl in Lynchburg VA, this outreach is sponsored each year by Word of Life, one student trusted Christ Thanksgiving service is fast approaching we are meeting at the Covington Bible Church Tuesday night Nov. 20 7 PM (this will take the place of our normal mid-week service Deacon on Deck for November:Tim Bradley 968-3108 Christmas is upon us please keep check of the church calendar for events that might affect you Missionary  of the week: Ronnie and Lou Ann Smith (Mexico) How we rejoice that a couple trusted Christ last week here at the church Praise the Lord for our budget meeting, after two late nights we have the new budget ready thanks to everyone who worked so hard Thank the Lord for the four people who took the membership class last Sunday Please help make Faith a caring place please greet  any new faces you see with a warm welcome ​       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/      George and Dale Hancock attended our membership class last Sunday. Jeff and Melissa Riley also took the class, Jeff is our new Associate and we are looking forward to work with both Jeff and Melissa. The Men's Prayer Breakfast enjoyed breakfast down at the Irish Tea Room in Clifton Forge.  (That is Jeff Riley in the red jacket, he is a Ga. Bulldog fan :) Albert Harris shows us how to drink coffee in a "Tea Room" Elaine and I are so thankful that we have the priviledge of serving Faith.  At this season of the year we just want to say thanks for giving us the priviledge.    Hope to see you Sunday

The Teen with way too much time on their hands

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This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)      Storms have really been in the news lately.  We have all had our struggles locally and our nation has been through some very trying times recently.  Over one foot of snow covered areas of the northeast that had already been hit by Sandy this week. In this series I will be looking at "Storms" and how God used them in his peope's lives.  This week we are looking at the prophet Jonah and how God used a storm in his life to redirect him in many ways.  Hope you will join us for this series because either you have been in a storm, are in one now or will be in one soon.   Nov. 11-Jonah Nov. 18- Special Guest: Matt Walls pastor Kathleen Baptist Church GA Nov. 25-Paul   ​  Sunday night  Grow U got off to a great start last Sunday night, these groups will continue through November, please look over the list below and plan to attend this Sunday night at 6 PM ****PLEASE NOTE***** In response to feedback from our church family we have decided to offer one of the groups in the worship center each night during November.  All of the other groups will still be offered.  If you prefer to continue to meet in the worship center, the following subject will be taught, no sign up is necessary.  Just come to the worship center on Sunday nights in November for this group “The Almighty and the Dollar” –A discussion on finances from a biblical position. This group is led by Ron Seabolt and Harry Newman and will be using resources from Dave Ramsey “Grow U” is a collection of different small group options we are offering at FBC each Sunday night in November.  Sign up at the welcome center and the group size is limited.  A chidren's class will be provided during the month of November. Small groups offered will be: ”The Elephant Room”- A study from “The Truth About Same Sex Marriage” written by: Dr. Erwin Lutzer (President of Moody Bible Institute). This group will be led by Chris Chesley “All About Attitudes” is a small group for women led by Elaine Price, dealing with the important topic of a Christ honoring attitude in every area of our lives. This study will be based around the book and accompanying video series called, “Lord Change My Attitude, Before It’s Too Late” by Pastor James MacDonald.  "The Witnessing Woman"This small group will be led by Shirley Wolfe. In this small group, women will be encouraged to get excited about personal evangelism, and will discuss practical ways of actually leading another person to salvation through Christ. “Take The Plunge!” This small group will be meeting in the home of Connie Baker.  They will be using a dynamic video series by Louie Giglio In this series, Louie provides the biblical challenge for  all Christians to come out of a spiritual stagnation and to dive into a real, lasting spiritual maturity in Christ. Space is limited to the first 10 to signup. NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED. 7pm to 8:30pm each Sunday evening. The Bakers live at 113 Hallies Road  in Covington.                                                   Call Connie at 965-7177 for details and directions. In my world. . .  Over 500 people came through our church campus this week as we served as voting location for our community The teens recently attended ScareMare in Lynchburg VA, this outreach is sponsored each year by Liberty University Thanksgiving service is fast approaching we are meeting at the Covington Bible Church Tuesday night Nov. 20 7 PM (this will take the place of our normal mid-week service Deacon on Deck for November:Tim Bradley 968-3108 Winter coat drive and Thanksgiving basket collection in progress, visit welcome center in front lobby Missionary  of the week: Mark and Teresa Jacobsen (Haitian immigrants, south Florida) Men's prayer breakfast this Saturday 7 AM Pray for our budget meeting next week that God will give us wisdom concerning the finances of Faith Membership class 201 Sunday Nov. 11 50 + had a great time in Roanoke this week, Seasoned Saints Thanksgiving meal next Tuesday noon ​       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/      One of our teens had way too much time on their hands while waiting at the dentist.  Do you know who this is ? This is Winter she used to attend Faith many years ago as a child now she is married with two children of her own, she is thinking about attending Faith once again.  This picture was taken at Fall into Fun and this is what we were praying for as result of this outreach. Bill and Vicki White joined us for Fall into Fun, they are our missionaries with Grace Bible Camp in Goshen VA.  It was nice having some of our missionaries share the evening with us. Every Wednesday night a group of folks attend the Victory Bible Class and then head down to MacDonalds for ice cream and coffee, here they are enjoying each other's compnay.  On Sunday night another group gathers at Wendy's for fellowship.  You are more than welcome to join these folks who feed their souls first then their stomachs :).  They would love to have you join then Sunday or Wednesday night after the service.  A small group I didn't even know about.    Hope to see you Sunday