Special guest Sunday night and an update on Jeff

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18  And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20  always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; Ephesians 5:18-20 (NASB)  This Sunday we begin a new sermon series; "Gratitude".  Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful.  The Bible has much to say about this important subject.  According to the book of Ephesians when God is in control of a Christian's life the evidence will include a spirit of thankfulness. Join us this Sunday at 9 AM or 10:30 AM This Sunday night  6 PM Join us this Sunday night at 6 PM our special guest will be Dan Crumley with Courageous Servant Ministry reaching out to police officers, fire fighters and all first responders.  Courageous Servant Ministries exists to bear witness of the saving and strengthening Gospel of Jesus Christ to first responders throughout the southeastern United States and assimilate them into the local church.  Courageous Servant Ministries recognizes that first responders are continually exposed to the most depraved sins of mankind. This exposure, if not protected against through the power of Christ, can dramatically affect the spiritual health of the first responder and their families.  Therefore we seek to overcome this harmful state by providing a ministry of presence, compassion, support, bible study, and counsel to men and women of police, sheriff, and fire departments. In addition to the protection from sin, Courageous Servant Ministries endeavors to restore those first responders that are injured both spiritually and emotionally as a result of sin. This restoration allows them to serve their families, and communities with greater confidence and peace.

IN MY WORLD   Deacon on Deck for October  Tim Bradley and his wife Karen are serving our congregation this month.  Tim is Deacon on Deck and he would be glad to help you in anyway please feel free to call him at 968-3108 Please pray for Ethan Calvert as he gets adjusted in his new location  Pray for Rachel Persinger in the loss of her sister and James Curry in the loss of his grandfather Church custodian needed contact Ron Seabolt 968-1267 Sunday, October 30th Fall Into fun (Community outreach)           6 pm – 8 pm We need candy and lots of it, container located in room behind piano.  Also need volunteers to operate games. PRIME TIME is a new ministry starting in 2017 for seniors at Faith, this ministry is being led by Bill White if you have any questions or comments see Bill   We now have hearing assist devices available for all of our services, please see Doug in the sound-room to pick up yours before each service. If you have difficulty hearing the service these devices will allow you to listen on your own individual head set. Ladies Prayer Time Every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. In the Bawl Room (located across the hall from our nursery) Men's Prayer Time Every Sunday 8:45 AM pastor's office Thanks for the volunteer cleaning crew cleaning the church until we can find a new custodian here at Faith.  Thanks to Bud and Pat for five years of faithful service. Thanks to all the kindness shown to the Pastors on their special day.      Every Wednesday night at 5:45, sign up at Welcome Center.  Cost $5.00 per person and discounts for families.  This week hamburgers and all the fixings are on the menu, hope you can join us. 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 New series on Wednesday nights. Basic Christianity based on book by John Stott.  Join us    7 PM in Worship Center, books available for $3 each.  (Click on the above image to go to Faith Baptist Missionary Families Facebook page for the latest concerning our missionaries.) Caleb Vance Please pray for Caleb as he now begins to raise his prayer and financial support. (he is at 25%) Christmas Bazaar to help Caleb (click on link for more details) Saturday, October 22nd Bake Sale/Craft Sale Benefit for Caleb Vance’s Mission Fund Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Covington Wal-mart.  If you are willing to contribute baked goods or crafts, please sign up in the foyer or see Katrina Bradberry at 461-1960. Missionary of the week: Jamey and Lesley Smith made it to Nicaragua safely thank the Lord.  The church web site is loaded with all kinds of info about our church and many photos of recent events.  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. Christ Centered Couples class meets each Wednesday night at 7 PM in room 6.   For more information see Pastor Jeff.  Click on above image to go to sermon site for our church. Teens will meet in the modular building for Impact Student Ministries.  Jeff Riley will be speaking each week to our teens, live praise and worship led by Levi Seay and Jeff has some special surprises up his sleeve.  Please encourage the teens in your life to be a part of this dynamic ministry and pray that God will use this new ministry to  "impact" teens in Alleghany County.      We as a church family want to humbly thank God for His faithfulness in answering the prayers of so many of His children.  Jeff had his surgery on Tuesday and the surgeons were very pleased with how it went, he will not need any valve replacement or pace maker  and he is already in a step down unit.  They successful removed the mass and the doctor felt Jeff will make a full recovery.  My name is Billy Price and I have been the pastor of Faith Baptist Church for 41 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 41 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.