Faith Connection: Last Sermon in Storms Series

This Sunday At Faith . . . (AM)

This Sunday I will finish the series on "STORMS". This Sunday I will be looking at "Paul". In Acts 27 Paul encounters a fierce storm, but he was a prisoner on the ship when the storm hit, I believe God had Paul there not for his own benefit but for the well being of those who were traveling with him. Sometimes God allows us to face storms to be an encouragement to those who are going through the same storm. In other words the storm is not primarily to help you grow though it will, but to give you an opportunity to serve others in the storm.

And when he had said these things, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat.Then they were all encouraged, and also took food themselves.Acts 27:35-36 (NKJV)

My core thought this Sunday will be; "The Storm is My Chance to Encourage Others".

This Sunday Adam, Doug and Katrina will be singing this song by Casting Crowns,"PRAISE YOU IN THE STORM"

I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

[Chorus:]
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

[Chorus]

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

[Chorus x2]

Sunday night

Grow U will finish up this Sunday night, some of the groups are possibly going to continue, 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 this Sunday night 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 children'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. 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.

In my world. . .

Pray for the King family, the church was saddened by the home going of Basil King
Tim and Jessica Robertson will be our special guests on Sunday morning December 2
2013 proposed church budget will be presented Sunday night following the evening 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: Doug and Dorcas Williams (AWA tribe Bible translation)
Praise God for the good turn out from our church for the combined Thanksgiving service at Covington Bible Church, the church was packed
Jeff Riley our new associate pastor was interviewed at the service along with Frank Sizemore pastor at Moss Run Baptist who came out of Faith, Howard Nicely help provide music
We had a brand new family visiting with us last Sunday, they heard about our church from the Web Site, thank God for Albert Harris and all of his hard work on this ministry
Remember last Sunday? Did you send your thank you note?

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Levi and Tanner Seay will provide special music during the offering Sunday in memory of their uncle Basil King who went to be with Lord this week.

It was great to have the Georgia crew in for a visit this week, my grandson Brody always makes it interesting, can you pick him out of the picture? :)

It won't be long.

Mud pit on new land

Last Sunday my youngest grandson Luke decided to try out the mud pit on the new land he walked out into the 4 inches of mud and promptly got stuck, needless to say we had a very interesting afternoon. His brother Evan ran in behind him to rescue his brother, no one was hurt just some muddy clothes. :)