Mission Yard Sale this weekend

Faith Connection 10.16.14

Jeff will be preaching this Sunday morning from the book of  1 John . . . What's in a name? 1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:1-5 (NIV)

Is your God Too Safe?   This Sunday night I will be speaking from the book of Jeremiah chapter 5,  the prophet is challenging the people to renew their awe of God. 20 "Announce this to the house of Jacob and proclaim it in Judah: 21 Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear: 22 Should you not fear me?" declares the LORD. "Should you not tremble in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, an everlasting barrier it cannot cross. The waves may roll, but they cannot prevail; they may roar, but they cannot cross it. 23 But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts; they have turned aside and gone away. 24 They do not say to themselves, 'Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.' 25 Your wrongdoings have kept these away; your sins have deprived you of good. Jeremiah 5:20-25 (NIV)  God asks His people a question through His prophet, should you not fear me? (vs. 22)  Many times without realizing it we create a God that we are comfortable with, the only problem is this is not the God of the Bible.  This is not a God who we tremble in the presence of. (vs. 22) IN MY WORLD . . .          Deacon on Deck for the month of September: Ron Seabolt (968-1267) The deacon on deck is here for you, if you need prayer or advice please call Ron this month.  He would love to be used by God in your life.  Mission trip next year to Honduras see Kathleen All, mission yard sale this weekend at the Fall Festival Friday and Saturday at the old coke building in Clifton Forge.  For more information contact Katrina Bradberry or Kathleen All. Missionary of the Week:  New ministry, Helping Hands ladies helping ladies with household work sign up at Welcome Center  252 children's ministry every Sunday night (The theme for October is Creativity)                                     Fall into Fun Sunday October 26 6-8 PM Don't forget your quarters for our "Loads of Love" ministry  Fred and Cindy Stromberg have left the field of Honduras they are in transition seeking where God would have them serve.  Please pray for these missionaries as they have to make this important decision Please pray for Fred Dunford in his battle with cancer GROW U is coming in January, if there is a special class you would like to attend please tell Jeff the subject and we will try to offer the class duringGROW U Our whole church family was saddened at the loss of Ralph Green. He was one of the first missionaries our church took into our mission family. For many years Ralph did a Kid's Crusade at Faith and who could forget "Danny DoLittle". He will be sorely missed by our church family. His love for the Lord, his family and young people were inspirational. He was truly a child of the King, he is now in the presence of the King he served so faithfully. 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 Church family: REMINDER that this weekend is the Fall Foliage Festival in Clifton Forge. Your Mission Team to Honduras will be hosting a yard sale/bake sale in the old Coca-Cola building located on the end of town near Sav-A-Lot. We will be selling Friday and Saturday from 10-6. We are still accepting items of any type to sell and also baked goods to sell. You can leave contributions at the church. We will be setting up  Thursday night from 6-8. We would love any help this weekend! If you have some free time and would like to help or have more items to contribute, please contact Katrina Bradberry or Kathleen King All. WOW! Thanks for the special day! You guys rock and can dance too! Billy, John, Jeff                   Our web site has been updated.  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. It's not too late to join in the Beth Moore Bible Study on the boook of Revelation.  This study is going on in the Women of Faith Sunday School class which meets in room 8 at 9 AM every Sunday On January 18, 2015 we will begin a very special campaign here at Faith.  We will spend several months covering the entire Bible using "The Story".   The Story is an abridged, chronological Bible that reads like a novel. There are no verse references, and Scripture segments are seamlessly woven together with transition text into a single grand narrative. For those intimidated or overwhelmed by the unabridged Bible, The Story helps people understand God’s Word more fully and engage with it more easily. Simple, accessible, and easy to use, churches are finding The Story a powerful way to engage their people in Bible reading like never before. As The Story brings the Bible to life, the broad scope of God’s message will penetrate hearts. People of all ages will be swept up in the story of God’s love and God’s plan for their lives. The Story is not designed to replace your personal Bible but to supplement your Bible study.  It is a great tool to give you a grand overview of the scripture.  We are encouraging you to read along with us as we journey through the entire Bible.  (LifeWay Christianbookstores have The Story on sale for $6.50, we will also provide a sign up sheet at the Welcome Center if you would like to order through the church.) Apple peeling Thursday at Grace Bible Camp here is Pauline Hippert working hard  Click on above image to go to sermon site for our church. The Christ Centered Couples Class will be starting back up on Wednesday November 5th. They will be going through a 6 week Bible study series called "Your Time-Starved Marriage". Check out the video below. For more information please contact the Church office. Painters needed we are painting the McAllister Addition contact church office if you can help. (See above) Need flower beds weeded. We need a leadership team for a possible couple's class on Sunday morning contact Jeff The pastors need someone who will categorize and load sermon illustration videos on hard drive Nursery workers contact Annette King or Helen Gibson Please consider parking in the gravel lot at the far back of the church or on the new land across the street to make room for our elderly and visitors. Technical Team: computer operator on Sunday nights   Teens helping out with the snack program and teachers meeting this week at Faith. My name is Billy Price and I have been the pastor of Faith Baptist Church for 39 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 39 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.