Celebrate Easter 2017

Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!  The Covington High School Auditorium is located at 606 S. Lexington Ave. and the service will begin at 10:30 AM. (Please note no evening services at Faith this Sunday) Praise team Men of Faith Levi Seay singing "Chain Breaker" Faith Gospel Trio Praise Buddies and Jam Kids Children classes Nursery

Relationships, Grow U, Mission Meals

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In our current series “Relationships” we are examining the teaching of Jesus on this important subject.  Last week we looked at the importance of relationships.  Jesus summed up life into two basic relationships, our relationship with God and our relationship with each other.  If you did an inventory of your life you would discover that most of your problems stem from a breakdown in one of these two relationships. 36  "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37  And He said to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38  "This is the great and foremost commandment. 39  "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' 40  "On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets."                      Matthew 22:36-40 (NASB) (If you missed the first sermon you can view it at Truthcasting ) This week we are looking at “The New Commandment” Jesus is expanding His teaching on relationships and He takes a closer look at how we relate to each other in the body of Christ. 34  "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35  "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."  John 13:34-35   We will be looking at the following questions: Why is this a new commandment? Who was Jesus speaking to and what was the setting? How can I possibly love other Christians the way Jesus did, is it even possible? Does any of this flow over into my other relationships? Join us this Sunday morning at 9 AM or 10:30 AM in our Worship Center. GROW U  SUNDAY NIGHT! (week 2 of 6) SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY CLASSES SUNDAY NIGHTS FEB. 19th  - MAR. 19TH @ 6 pm It’s still not too late to be a part of one of these classes.    The Life We Long to Live Video/Tom Nelson Pastor Jeff Riley’s home 340 E. Dolly Ann Drive   Raw Faith Video/Kasey VanNorman Led by Kathy Carson – Room 8 Workbook cost $15.00    Miles for Missions Readiness Group   (Exercising Spiritual & Physical)                       Led by Jeremy & Erin Bartley -  Impact Student Ministry Portable Classroom    Led by Bro. Billy in Room 6 (Vol. 2)  Children’s Class Billy & Devon Nicely  Grades  K-5th                                              Room 4

AROUND FAITH   Deacon on Deck in February: Tim Bradley and his wife Karen will be serving our church family throughout the month.  If Tim can be of any help please call him at 968-3108   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.  Piece Makers Quilters Group with Sis. Sue Livick Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 pm  “Loads of Love” laundromat ministry Saturday, Feb 25th.  Meet at FBC at 9:30 a.m.  Praise the Lord! for the $200 donation of quarters this past week. 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 Wednesday night meals resume March 8 sign up at the Welcome Center Welcome New Members . . . The Walters Family (Nadene, Steve and Michelle) Richtie Bennett                                                               Virgil Lewis 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:  Missions Lunch (entire church invited) SOUP & POTATO BAR THIS SUNDAY! Immediately following the morning service All donations will be given to benefit Caleb Vance (Mission Fund)                                     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). Son Chau and his family, Missionaries to Singapore were our special guests Wednesday Night 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. PRIME TIME IS A NEW MINISTRY HERE AT FAITH FOR  THOSE WHO ARE IN THE PRIME OF LIFE (50+)    If you would like more information please contact Bill White (540-460-0903) PRIME TIME SCHEDULE Tuesday, Feb. 20th – 50 plus Trip (sign up at Welcome Table) Tuesday, Feb. 28th – PRIME TIME “Share Time”  & Assignments/Reports Piece Makers Quilters Group with Sis. Sue Livick Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 pm Click on above image to go to sermon site for our church. "The essence of sin is we human beings substituting ourselves for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting Himself for us. We...put ourselves where only God deserves to be; God...puts Himself where we deserve to be." John Stott 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. Summer Camp is coming see Jeff for details! 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.

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.

Christmas Bazaar, Praise Team Christmas Concert, Troy Nelson goes home

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Christmas Bazaar December 3rd 10 AM - 4 PM to benefit Caleb Vance mission fund.  For more information, please call Katrina Bradberry at     540-1960 or email: katrinab74@gamil.com Sunday, 4th at 6 pm Praise Team & J.A.M. Kids Music Sunday, 11th Christmas Love Offering  ½  for Benevolent Fund and  ½  for Caleb Vance Mission Fund Karen & Friends Concert at 6pm Sunday, 18th at 6 pm Christmas Drama             ***Actors and Actresses needed .  Sign-up sheet  is located at the Welcome Center or contact  Sis. Marchita McRoberts (965-7823)   Saturday, 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (6-7pm) No Wednesday service on the 21st Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th One Service Only at 10:30 am

AROUND FAITH    Deacon on Deck in December: Ron Seabolt and his wife Pat will be serving our church family throughout the month.  If Ron can be of any help please call him at 969-1267 Christmas Bazaar Dec. 3 The church voted on Sunday November 27 to accept the new Article of Faith on Sexuality and Marriage Christmas Eve Hospital Ministry call Michelle 962-7362 The church voted at the Budget Meeting to purchase a used bus with only 60,000 miles on it PRIME TIME is a new ministry starting in 2017 for seniors at Faith, this ministry is being led by Bill White if you have any questions or comments see Bill   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 Monday at 2 PM sign up at Welcome Center Pray for the Ruble family in the death of Baby Samuel The congregation voted to accept the 2017 Budget on Sunday night November 27 The church lost one of its special treasures this week Troy Nelson went to be with the Lord this week.  The service for Troy  will be this Sunday, December 4 in the Worship Center at 3 PM, visitation will precede the service at 1:30 PM. Please continue in prayer for his family. 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:  Caleb Vance Please pray for Caleb as he now begins to raise his prayer and financial support. (he is at 25%).  The church voted last Sunday night to have Caleb join our mission family here at Faith, praise the Lord for this young man who grew up in our church.  Christmas Bazaar to help Caleb (click on link for more details) 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” Sent out Christmas gifts to all of our missionaries Voted at our 2017 budget meeting to increase support for our three homegrown missionaries to 1.33% 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. Click on above image to go to sermon site for our church. All the ideologies, all the Utopian promises that have marked this century have proven utterly bankrupt. Americans have achieved what modernism presented as life's great shining purpose: individual autonomy, the right to do what one chooses. Yet this has not produced the promised freedom; instead it has led to the loss of community and civility, to kids shooting kids in schoolyards, to citizens huddling in gated communities for protection. We have discovered that we cannot live with the chaos that inevitably results from choice divorced from morality. -Charles Colson Teens will meet in the modular building for Impact Student Ministries.  Jeff Riley will be 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.