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This Sunday  At Faith . . . (AM)     This Sunday I will be looking at the "Why of Christmas" from Galatians 4:5-7 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Galatians 4:5-7 (NKJV)  Last week we looked at the "When" of Christmas this week we are looking at the "Why".  When God created man He said it was good.  But man rebelled against God and has been in rebellion since that time.  So God wanted to restore man to his proper relationship with his God.  The why of Christmas is so that God can received glory in the highest through His restored creation and that was made possible through Jesus Christ. ​  Sunday night  There will be no Sunday night service this week because of the Candle Light Service on Monday night (see below) Join us for our Christmas Eve candlelight service on Monday December 24 at 6 PM.  We will have some very nice music, a guest by the name of Conrad and of course the lighting of the candles. In my world. . .  Please note changes in church calendar no Sunday night service on December 23 because of the Candle Light Service and no Wednesday service on December 26 Christmas card baskets are in the front lobby Deacon on Deck for December:Steve All 968-1040 Note Chris Chesley will bring his last  message as a staff member on Sunday morning December 30, thought you guys would want to know Missionary  of the week:John and Donna Wyatt (Prisoners for Christ) Don't forget the card basket in the lobby for the Chesley family, let them know how much they have meant to you during their ministry here at Faith Several families were helped this year by various groups in the church, thanks to all who showed the spirit of Christ Many of you have asked about our associate John, he is much better and is recovering well We are so thankful a very generous individual replaced all the money that was taken in the break-in as few weeks ago Jeff Riley our new associate pastor is the guest speaker at the Winter Retreat at Grace Bible Camp this year Grow U small group is sponsoring outreach to families in waiting rooms on Christmas Eve see bulletin for details "Journey" that is the name of Chris Chesley's new church in Beckley West Virginia don't for get to pray Continue to pray for Leanne and family in the loss of her grandmother     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/ The platform is ready to go There was a lot going on on the platform during the annual Christmas musical "Down From His Glory", adult choir, drama (Chesley Family,thanks) and Jam Kids, it was great! Thank you John and choir for all your hard work Thanks Karen and Jam Kids you made it special New Series coming in January I would like to wish you a very blessed Christmas, I hope and pray that it is a very special time for you and your family.  Thanks for being a part of the Faith family. O Come All Ye Faithful!

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