Caleb Heads Overseas

The New Year is underway at Faith,  Connection helps you get connected. View this email in your browser

"Power" series continues at Faith This Sunday we are looking at "Power Over Sin" As we come to the last sermon in our "Power" series, we have seen Micah dealing with some tough issues.  Yet he is going to close on a positive note.   There is hope for the people of God and He is going to deal with their sin and their is hope for a future in which God will help them overcome their past and their sin. What does the message of this Old Testament prophet mean to me?  There is hope for me also, if I have sinned, if I have failed,God can restore me if I will let Him. My main point this Sunday is: POWER OVER SIN BEGINS IN THE HEART OF GOD He wants us to get victory over sin.  Join us this Sunday as we finish out this series, our core text is: 19 He will again have compassion on us, And will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins Into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 (NKJV)  (*I was unable to deliver this message last week, hope to bring it this Sunday.)   Jeff Riley-"Until He Comes" Sunday 6 PM 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. 27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 (NKJV)  Jeff will also be leading us at the Lord's Table at the end of the service. Caleb Vance is coming in from Liberty this weekend for the Next Super Bowl party.  He is preparing for a short term mission trip this summer to Turkey. I received an email from him this week. "How are things doing at Faith?  I'm coming home this weekend for the Super Bowl with the College and Career Class.  I was looking into the costs of my internship and Christar has told me that a rough cost estimate is 8000 dollars." The church is going to be very involved in this mission project. We are supporting Chris Chesley our church planter in West Virginia and we will be supporting Caleb.  I hope we can mobilize behind Caleb and help him reach his goal.  Have any ideas?  Leave a comment on our church Facebook page or email me (billy@faithbaptistcovington.net) In my world. . .  It is always sad to hear of families leaving our church family, two of our families will be leaving because of job relocations.  Pray for Jack Baker and family and pray for Thom Burnette and family January was a very good month for the church: we actually finished out the month ahead by $2,000.00 in our budget income.  The Sunday School had a very strong month averaging 205 and our worship service averaged 290.  Praise the Lord and keep praying. Deacon on Deck for February: Mike Wade  968-0952 Please pray for Ed Hemp and family in the loss of his mother last week. Jason Marshall finished up his treatments this week Please pray for Jack Thurston in the hospital in Roanoke, he has been diagnosed with cancer and needs our prayer. A new study is starting at the home Bible study at the Baker home on Sunday nights.  This study will be based on the book about Heave from Randy Alcorn  Please contact Connie Baker for more info. 540-336-9576 Class 201 is our church membership class.  Maybe you have been attending Faith and want to take the next step. This is a four hour class taught by the church staff on a Sunday afternoon.   The next class is scheduled for Sunday February 10, contact the church office if interested (962-6335)

The Cub Scouts are coming!   A local group of Cub Scouts, pack #115  will start meeting at Faith in February.  They will be visiting in our services on Sunday  February 10 in the 10:30 Service.    ( If you would like more information contact Michele Montgomery or Donna Harris) This is our praise team last Sunday morning (Barry, Adam, Howard and Kathleen) this shot doesn't show all of our team, but we are so thankful for all the folks who contribute to our praise and worship ministry here at Faith.  We have a teen praise team, Levi and Tanner Seay have formed a team and on Sunday nights we have Doug, Katrina and Adam and sometimes Caleb Martin and Rachel Kimberlin help out.  Thank God for blessing us with so many willing servants. ( I recevied an email from one of our membersConnie Baker this week and she had an idea for a new ministry here at Faith, I thought I would pass it on to you and see what you thought.  If interested why not contact Connie and see if this idea can become a reality) While getting ready for church this morning, I was thinking of my Mom which resides at Scott Hill.  I have been praying about what  to do to help her not be so lonely.  She spends a lot of time in her apartment by herself, as I suspect many others do as well.   She doesn’t really know very many folks there, and yet there are 6 floors of apartments on both sides of the building. This idea popped into my head of having an afternoon tea once a month, changing floors each month.  By slipping an invitation under the doors of the apartments to the tea (planned for that particular floor), earlier that morning.  Each guests just bring their favorite tea cup, and the rest would be provided by our formally dressed members that might like to be involved in this ministry. Such as: Flavored teas Crumpets, tea cakes or any little treats good with tea Pretty plates & utensils  Table cloth with decorative centerpiece Bible readers & poetry readers Singers & guitar player to serenade      My hope is that after 6 months (because there are 6 floors), the residents will have drawn closer to each other.  Perhaps this could be an example of pure and undefiled religion in ministering to these widows and widowers in their distress as James instructs us.     This was our adult choir last Sunday, work has begun on the Easter Musical contact John Burnham if interested. I appreciate Jeff filling in for me last Sunday morning while I was under the weather he jumped in took over the preaching duties last Sunday morning. Thanks Jeff! I would also like to thank Ron Seabolt for preaching Sunday night.  It is good to know you guys have my back. :) This is the Seekers Lady Bible Study as they were meeting today.  They meet every Thursday at 1 PM here at the church.  The class is taught by Shirley Wolfe, here we see Karen, Elsie, Barbara, June and P-Nut

The Cub Scouts are coming!

The New Year is underway at Faith,  Connection helps you get connected. View this email in your browser

"Power" series continues at Faith This Sunday we are looking at "Power Over Sin" As we come to the last sermon in our "Power" series, we have seen Micah dealing with some tough issues.  Yet he is going to close on a positive note.   There is hope for the people of God and He is going to deal with their sin and their is hope for a future in which God will help them overcome their past and their sin. What does the message of this Old Testament prophet mean to me?  There is hope for me also, if I have sinned, if I have failed God can restore me if I will let Him. My main point this Sunday is: POWER OVER SIN BEGINS IN THE HEART OF GOD He wants us to get victory over sin.  Join us this Sunday as we finish out this series, our core text is: 19 He will again have compassion on us, And will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins Into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 (NKJV)    LET'S GET BUSY FOR GOD Jeff Riley will be bringing a message Sunday night  from Zechariah 4 So I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, my lord?" 5 Then the angel who talked with me answered and said to me, "Do you not know what these are?" And I said, "No, my lord." 6 So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' Says the LORD of hosts. 7 'Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of "Grace, grace to it!" ' " 8 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying: 9 "The hands of Zerubbabel Have laid the foundation of this temple; His hands shall also finish it. Then you will know That the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you. 10 For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the LORD, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth." 11 Then I answered and said to him, "What are these two olive trees--at the right of the lampstand and at its left?" Zechariah 4:4-11 (NKJV)  The above picture was taken last week here at church, pleading for someone to paint a Sunday School room here at Faith.  I posted it to Facebook and we had four ladies volunteer to take this project.  That is great and we are so thankful for the servant spirit we sense in these ladies.  Thank you  for your willingness to serve our Lord. In my world. . .  Sunday School continues to roll along with 216 this past Sunday we are headed for a record month in January We will be giving the 2012 financial report Sunday night Deacon on Deck for January: Ron Seabolt (968-1267) Please pray for Brenda Craft in the loss of her mother this week, the service will be Saturday at Nicely's funeral home in Clifton Forge.  Visitation from 1:30-3:00, Service at 3:00 We had 16 teens present for the Wednesday class based on the movie "October Baby" The Adult Choir is gearing up for their Easter Musical please contact John Burnham if interested Mary Kay Johnson is now a resident at the Woodlands, if you get a chance drop her a card

The Cub Scouts are coming!   A local group of Cub Scouts will start meeting at Faith in February.  They will be visiting in our services on Sunday  February 3 in the 10:30 Service.    ( If you would like more information contact Michele Montgomery)

This our church web site which is maintained by Albert Harris.  It has the current church calendar, links to bulletins, prayer and praise sheets, sermon handouts and information about our missionaries and classes. If you get a chance visit or site and take advantage of this handy information.  Just click on the above photo or follow this link: http://faithbaptistcovington.net Class 201 is our church membership class.  Maybe you have been attending Faith and want to take the next step. This is a four hour class taught by the church staff on a Sunday afternoon.   The next class is scheduled for Sunday February 10, contact the church office if interested (962-6335)

Glenna Rings the Bell

The New Year is underway at Faith,  Connection helps you get connected. View this email in your browser

"Power" series continues at Faith This Sunday we are looking at "Power in Failure" The backdrop for this series is the book of Micah.  Micah was a prophet in the Old Testament from the country, he was a rural person called to the city and an urban setting.  This week my emphasis is  dealing with failure.  Our text is Micah 7:7-8 7 Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. 8 Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The LORD will be a light to me.                Micah 7:7-8 (NKJV) Here is my outline 1.  My situation  vs. 7 2.  My focus  vs. 7 3.  My patience vs. 7 4.  My faith vs. 7-8 The key point:                                WITH GOD FAILURE IS NEVER FINAL Jeff Riley will be bringing a special message Sunday night in recognition of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. The above picture was taken by my friend Howard Merrell just a few days ago in Honduras. This is Fred Stromberg our missionary of the week leading a special sports outreach.  Please pray for Fred and Cindy and family as they labor for the Lord in Honduras.

In my world. . .  We had 226 in Sunday School,this may be a record for January We gave $89,000 to missions in 2012 Deacon on Deck for January: Ron Seabolt (968-1267) Our Wednesday night gathering has gotten off to an excellent start this year, why not become a part of one of our groups that meet each Wednesday at 7 PM This was the scene in the lobby of the church last Sunday night after the Steward family from Ireland was with us, I love how everyone stood around and talked.  I really enjoy seeing the family of God being the family of God

The church staff gathered for our annual planning meeting.  We had a very good meeting and have many exciting things planned for the coming year.  We are all going to be together in one service on Easter Sunday watch for further details.  We worked hard but we also had fun, it is great to have a staff you enjoy working with, thank God for the staff He has given to us here at Faith This is Faith member Glenna Barnette ringing the bell at the cancer center in recognition of her last chemo treatment.  Way to go Glenna!  Please continue to pray for Glenna and all those in our fellowship who are battling cancer. I am working on this Faith Connection at home this is what I see looking out of the window.  I am waiting for the first call asking if we have church Sunday :) This is our missionary Vicki White who just celebrated her 65th birthday.  She and her husband Bill have led the Grace Bible Camp for many years and we are glad to have them as a part of our mission's family here at Faith.  Happy Birthday Vicki!

Meet our newest member

The New Year is underway at Faith,  Connection helps you get  connected.

"Power" series continues at Faith This Sunday we are looking at "Power with God" The backdrop for this series is the book of Micah.  Micah was a prophet in the Old Testament from the country, he was a rural person called to the city and an urban setting.  This week my emphasis is going to shift from the ability God gives us, to a powerful relationship with God. How can I have a powerful relationship with God? Do what the Lord requires of you.  Micah was pointing out in his prophecy that the people of Israel were not doing what God had commanded them. Here is my rough outline: Personal Integrity-doing the right thing "To do justly" Relational Ingtegrity-to be the right person in relation to others "To love mercy" Spiritual Integrity-to have a vital relationship with God "To walk humbly with your God" Miss the first message in this series? Click here to view first message

In my world. . .  One person raised their hand for salvation last Sunday Lady saved at the jail recently Deacon on Deck for January: Ron Seabolt (968-1267) Can you help? We need subs for our classes at Faith Missionary  of the week:Steve and Rhonda Nicholes - Word of Life Korea Please pray for Susan Kelly in the loss of her sister College and Career had nine students for their first meeting ​Backyard Lights outreach group is now being lead by Thom Burnette and Dennis McHenry they meet every Wednesday night in the Fellowship Room The Communion Service was wonderful last Sunday night The church received a gift in honor of Steve and Murray All for all their efforts for Christ in our church Men's Prayer Breakfast this Saturday 7 AM Continue to pray for the Chesleys our church pioneers in West Virginia Thanks to Peggy Doyle who started serving as a hall monitor last Sunday Joshua Steward and family will be with us Sunday Night at  6 PM they are missionaries to Ireland Major Changes on Wednesday Nights at Faith The Action Team is being split into two separate groups Preschool, first and second grade will meet in preschool building taught by Melissa Riley Third, fourth and fifth grade will meet in children's building taught by Ann Woodward Sixth graders will now attend teen group on Wednesday night College and Career meet at John Burnham's home

Jeff Riley our new associate is getting settled in, you can tell from the pics he is a huge Georgia Bulldog fan.  I now have a place to take a nap in the afternoon. :)  Welcome aboard Jeff looking forward to working with you in the days ahead. Congratulations to Daniel and Hannah Vance on the birth of their new baby boy; Dalton Mason Vance 10 pounds 3.2 ounces 21 and a half inches .  Proud grandparents are Chris and Vicki Vance and Mike and Sue Kelly Copyright © 2013 Faith Baptist Church, All rights reserved.

Special Note From Chris Chesley

This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)     This Sunday I will begin a new four part series from the book of Micah.  As I am writing this the power is out at my house, once again I am reminded of how much I depend on power and how much I miss it when it is gone.  Micah was a powerful prophet among a powerless people, we can learn much from him about the subject of power.  The priests of Micah's day thought the power was there own ability when in reality there is no power apart from God.  This Sunday we are looking at: Micah 3:8 (NKJV)  8 But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the LORD, And of justice and might, To declare to Jacob his transgression And to Israel his sin. All true power comes from God, Jesus told Pilate he could have no power if it had not been given to him by God. Our core principle is GREAT POWER BRINGS GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. What are you doing with the power God has given to you?  Power in your family, at work and in your neighborhood are all gifts from God.   ​  Sunday night  This Sunday night we will be gathering around the Lord's table for the first time in 2013.  What a great way to start the New Year. 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 (NKJV)  23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. 27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. Saturday January 12 7 AM Fellowship room at Faith In my world. . .  Pray for the family of Faye Gibson who went to be with the Lord this week, she is Mrs. Hippert's sister Pray for the finances of Faith in the new year we were unable to reach our budget in 2012, our new budget is $309,000.00 Deacon on Deck for January: Ron Seabolt (968-1267) 240 people gathered for our candlelight service with many first time guests ( see photos below) Missionary  of the week:David and Evelyn Dye (ministry to unwed moms) Missionary Joshua Steward will be our guest next Sunday night, he is a missionary to Ireland College and Career small group starting in the home of Jane and John Burnham at 513 Brentwood Drive Wednesday January 9 ​Seasoned Saints meal fellowship room Tuesday Jan. 8 noon Jeff Riley our new associate pastor was the guest speaker at the Winter Retreat at Grace Bible Camp this year, there were several decisions and one teen surrendered to serve the Lord in missions We had some visitors from Canada on December 23, left this note "Our daughter is finding a new church home and she likes this one :)" "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/ Christmas is all about family, we were so thankful we got to see all of our grandkids over the holidays This is Johnny Fox talking to the Hobbit, no my mistake that is Jonathan Windle It is always an exciting moment when we light the candles to remember the birth of Jesus Mother and daughter (Angie and Rachel Kimberlin) sang for us at the candle light service Frank Sizemore who is now pastor at Moss Run Baptist Church joined us again this year and brought "Conrad" with him Dear FBC Church family, On behalf of my family, I want to thank you for all you have done over the past 5 years to welcome us and make us feel loved and appreciated. Personally, I have treasured the privilege of serving you as one of your pastors more than you probably realize. Being able to preach the Word of God to you, counseling with you, or serving alongside you in various activities have been and will continue to be some of my greatest memories and experiences. I want to challenge you to genuinely seek the Lord Jesus in ALL you do. Don’t just know about Him, know Him personally, powerfully, increasingly and completely in EVERY area of your lives.                 Secondly, I want to encourage and challenge you to serve Christ, this church, each other and the surrounding communities. Serving is the natural expression and result of being IN Christ. We are saved, not just for our own benefit, but also for the benefit of the world we still live in. If Christ did not mean for us to serve Him with our lives, using them as tools in His hand, we would be taken to Heaven at the moment of our salvation. Since that has not happened, it means there are purposes and plans He has for us to carry out (See Jeremiah 29:11). Besides all that, serving the Lord Jesus is really the only way to have a sense of fulfillment or lasting joy. Our lives as Christians really are for service. Don’t forget that and always be looking for new ways and opportunities to carry out service to God and others, which is always the purest expression of your genuine salvation.                 I wish you all the best, and assure you that our family will continue to pray for you and will stay in the loop as much as possible in regard to your lives and ministry. I ask that you please pray for us in a consistent manner over the next couple years, as they will be crucial periods of time for our family and potential ministry. May the grace of the Lord Jesus, the power of the Spirit and the joy of the Father be with you all in every way. Sincerely, Chris Chesley (on behalf of Leann, Aubri and Addison) (The above note was in last Sunday's bulletin, thought I would run it again in case you missed it, we will miss the Chesleys but they must follow the path God has laid out for them.  Please pray for them as they start their great adventure.) O Come All Ye Faithful!