Next Sermon Series continues, Jeff speaks on Sanctity of Life Sunday night

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Our current sermon series is called "Next".  I am in a four part series based on Psalm 1 and this week we will be discussing "A Word Centered Life".  Psalm 1 is an introduction to the entire book of Psalms.  Last week we talked about avoiding the wrong lifestyle, this week we go from negative to positive.  A man or woman are truly blessed (happy) who live a Bible centered life.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.                                                                                   Psalm 1:2 (NASB) We are looking at three characteristics of a Word centered life from this passage.  Hope you can join us this Sunday at 9 AM or 10:30 AM. As I head into a brand new year I can get ready for what comes next by saturating my life with the Word.  2017 could be the year I live a Bible centered life and according to  Psalm 1    I will find real joy in the process. Jeff will be preaching Sunday night on the "Sanctity of Life" from John 1:4   In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. John 1:4

AROUND FAITH   Deacon on Deck in January: Steve All and his wife Kathleen will be serving our church family throughout the month.  If Steve can be of any help please call him at 968-1040 The Ignite Men’s Weekend at Liberty University                  March 17-18th .  Please call Dale Montgomery (423-413-1325 or Pastor Jeff Riley (968-2523) for more information. Prime Time Senior Adult Health Fair  Tuesday, January 24th @10am in Room 6 –Besides being able to have your blood pressure & other vital signs checked out, there will be nurses from ARH & elsewhere to check sugar and to share nutritional information for diabetics, and other nutrition information.  Also information concerning ears, nose, throat & eyes and brain.  Plus information on getting involved in physical activity.  There will be snacks & a special prize.  Please contact Bill White for more information. (540-997-0243) Jan. 31 (Tue @10 am) Room 6– PRIME TIME MTG. – “Where Do I Fit In?” Brian Center Ministry, Sunday @ 3 pm  Bro. Tom McRoberts will be doing our devotion.   “Loads of Love Laundromat Ministry”                                January 28th.  Meet at FBC at 9:30 a.m. (every 4th Saturday monthly)  We can always use quarters!! Impact Student Ministries Parents/Guardians Meeting          Happy New Year!! 2017 is officially here.  With a new year comes new things.  Mark your calendar!! We will be having an informational meeting on Sunday, January 29, 2017 immediately following the 2nd service.  Please bring your teen and meet with us in the teen building.  We hope you plan to attend. Pastor Jeff       We now have hearing assist devices available for all of our services, please see Doug in the sound-room to pick up yours before each service. If you have difficulty hearing the service these devices will allow you to listen on your own individual head set. Ladies Prayer Time Every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. In the Bawl Room (located across the hall from our nursery) Men's Prayer Time Every Sunday 8:45 AM pastor's office Support group forming will meet Mondays..watch for details Deacon/Trustee meeting January 31@ 7 PM We will be presenting the Year-End Financial Report for 2016 on Sunday, January 29th following the evening service.   Follow your church family on Facebook.  Learn of what is going on in the church family.  Just click on above image to go to our Facebook page (Click on the above image to go to Faith Baptist Missionary Families Facebook page for the latest concerning our missionaries.) Missionary of the week:  John Kreynus is now one of our retired missionaries, please pray for him during this transition. (Bill and Vicki White, Ken Jenkins and Phyllis Ackerman are our other retired missionaries) Caleb Vance Please pray for Caleb as he now begins to raise his prayer and financial support. (he is at 30%).  Caleb will be going for more training in a few months. Jamey and Lesley Smith are now on the mission field in Nicaragua.  If you would like to send them a note of encouragement, their email address is:  jamey.smith@emiworld.org   Please be sure to put the “.” In the email address between “Jamey” and “Smith” 3rd annual Miles for Missions to be held on Saturday, March 25th.  This year’s proceeds will be split between Caleb Vance (help on mission fund to Nigerian Muslims in France) and Jamey & Lesley Smith (had some unexpected expenses come up). The church web site is loaded with all kinds of info about our church and many photos of recent events.  Why not check it out, just click on the above image to go to our church site.  Thanks to Albert Harris for his work on our site. New Church bus Click on above image to go to sermon site for our church. Teens meeting in the modular building for Impact Student Ministries.  Jeff Riley speaking each week to our teens, live praise and worship led by Levi Seay and Jeff has some special surprises up his sleeve.  Please encourage the teens in your life to be a part of this dynamic ministry and pray that God will use this new ministry to  "impact" teens in Alleghany County. My name is Billy Price and I have been the pastor of Faith Baptist Church for 41 years.  I graduated from Lynchburg Baptist College in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1975.  It is now known as Liberty University.  Upon graduation our little family of three moved to Covington Virginia to begin a new church.  Elaine, my wife; Robbie, my son and myself  started our grand adventure.  I was soon blessed with a daughter, Robin.  People often ask me did I know when I started I would be here 41 years later, I can honestly say no and God hasn't given me a reason leave.  I have enjoyed my ministry in the mountains of Virginia, if it is His will I hope to finish my race here, but that's up to Him.