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