10/27/11 Pastor's Update

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Sunday October 30 This Sunday CSI I return this Sunday to a sermon series I began in August.  Because of illness I wasn't able to finish the series.  So here is another installment.  To refresh your memory this series is on the critical spirit.  Why do some people seem to always find fault with everything?  Everyone of us could tell our own story of that person in our lives who seems determined to point out every flaw we have, in our first message we talked about some people who seem to have criticism as a way of life.  This Sunday we want to discuss our response to these critics.  Believe it or not we must seek to understand our critics if we hope to respond in a God honoring way.   Our guide on this journey is and Old Testament wall builder who was pursued by critics at one of the most important stages of his life.  Our key thought this week is "Consider the Source".   We will review seven key questions we should ask when ever we find ourselves under the critical eyes of others. Hope you can join us this Sunday.    Jamey Smith will be our special guest this Sunday night at 6 PM.   Jamey is a student at Virginia Tech and is finishing up his education there, this past summer he made a mission trip to Honduras.  He will give our church family an update on his recent trip. Since returning from the trip Jamey feels God is directing him into missions as a life calling.  Please pray for this young man as he heeds the call.  Please attend this Sunday night to encourage this young man in his quest for God. THANKS This past Sunday was Pastor Appreciation day and I would like to thank everyone who took part in that special day.  It is always nice to feel appreciated and the pastors at Faith certainly felt it last Sunday.  Thanks for all the cards and other acts of kindness.  Each pastor was given the day off, a free lunch and special flowers for our wives.  Thanks Faith family you are a special group of people.  New Sermon Series by Billy and Chris  Coming in November In my world. . .  Several ladies from our church were doing some fall cleaning at the church last week, thanks for all the hard work Deacon on Deck for October: Mike Wade Please, please, please help us make our new members feel welcome at the New Member Welcome reception following the Sunday night service on November 20, mark your calendar Missionary family of the week:Ralph Green Wednesdays, 7 PM, the Victory Bible Class is continuing the "Crazy Love" series Tornado victims "Team Trip" with Samaritan's Purse to help rebuild homes contact Mary Holley Thanksgiving Baskets for needy in our area, contact office if you would like to help Steve and Kathleen All are headed home Cambodia.  Please pray for them on their return flights. The Thanksgiving service is at our church this year, it should be a really special service, Karen Knight will be presenting a drama and music program, she was formerly with Sight & Sound (11.22.11) Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Faith-Baptist-Church-Covington-VA/367864835486 Backyard Lights coat drive is here place your coats in the Christmas box in the lobby You can now 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 ipod or ipad.  You have to download the Truthcasting app for your device. http://www.truthcasting.com/ Trunk or Treat October 29, 6-8 PM   Several times a year we try to reach out to our community to fulfill part of our core mission which is: "connecting people with God".  We hope by getting the unchurched to visit our church campus maybe when a need arises in their life they will return to Faith.  When they find themselves in need they may turn to Faith for spiritual direction.  Each time you get a person to visit you church campus the chance of them returning improves, hundreds usually visit during trunk or treat.  Please pray for this outreach, please volunteer to help, and please give to meet the needs of this outreach.  You can make a difference.  Boxes are in the front lobby for candy, please help if you can.   Our nursery directors, Helen Gibson and Annette King hard and work getting ready for Nursery Appreciation day, November 13   Jonathan Windle can sing and play the guitar?  Who knew?  Great job Jonathan on Pastor Appreciation Day.