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WHAT IF YOU HAD THE CHANCETO WIPE THE SLATE CLEAN?

C U R R E NT SE R MON SE R I E S :

We exist to help people know and accept Jesus Christ

and through Him experience life-changing relationships.

16333 Highway 1085 Covington, LA 70433

Phone: 985-892-2149 Fax: 985-892-3090

www.FbcCov.org

January 10 & 11, 2015

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON

Sign up online at FbcCov.org

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 105:00 PM Bible Fellowship6:00 PM WorshipSUNDAY, JANUARY 118:30 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship9:00 AM Library Open9:45 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship11:00 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship4;00 PM Youth Choir5:05 PM Children’s Activities5:05 PM Impact University - R2005:13 PM Youth 5:135:15 PM Men’s EnsembleMONDAY, JANUARY 129:30 AM Women’s Prayer Band5:30 PM HandbellsTUESDAY, JANUARY 136:30 AM Men’s Breakfast9:00 AM Celebration Singers7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery7:00 PM The Landing

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 149:00 AM Women’s Prayer Band 10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study5:30 PM Ladies Ensemble6:15 PM Children’s Activities6:15 PM Ntermission 6:15 PM Impact University6:15 PM GriefShare/DivorceCare6:15 PM Orchestra 6:30 PM Pastor’s Bible Study7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir7:30 PM Praise Band 7:45 PM Upstairs- College/YP

THURSDAY, JANUARY 159:00 AM GriefShare7:00 PM Single Adults- Season of ServiceFRIDAY, JANUARY 169:00 PM 7th-12th grade Girls all-nighter

SATURDAY, JANUARY 175:00 PM Bible Fellowship6:00 PM Worship

WORSHIP CARE

JANUARY 18

9:45 AM

Jared and Tennille DiazKatherine Racine

Kassidy HutherWarren and Krissy Haga

Scott and Mandy RoyeTroy and Ashley Rush

Troy and Susan WrightHeather Billiot

Hilton and Marla Smith

11:00 AM

Priscilla Van Dyke Christina Parker

Chris and Lee FancherKrissi Sims

Andre and Christine MartinAdam and Danielle Acquistapace

Jonathan and Jami GraciaDaniel and Rachel Talley

Tim and Gina PrinceBrian and Noelle Wager

9:45 AM

Melinda Robinson Gayle PoundsSusan Rolston Lee Guichard

AIM ~ All Inclusive Ministry

11:00 AM

Gloria and Larry JonesKerri and Klaire Fairburn

Contact Darlene Drivon to volunteer to help with Worship Care or Kevin Harless to help with AIM.

Kevin Seal 504-756-2296Tillman Stogner 732-2943Joe Jarrell 893-7937

DEACONS IN MINISTRY

January 11-17, 2015

OPPORTUNITIES

New Members since September 1, 2014

Baptism: 23 Letter: 16 Statement: 10

Total: 49

Sharon Schech (B)

Michael Sprague in the death of his father.

The family of Ralph Redd in his recent death.

Join us on

January 25 5:00 -7:30 PM

Fellowship Hall

Sign up online for meal and childcare

K-6th boys & girlsRegister at

http://registration.up-ward.org/UPW57379

or get the link at fbccov.org.

Cost is $65.Price increases to

$85 on January 31

Email Kevin Harless at

[email protected] questions or to

volunteer to help!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015

9:00 AM Worship Center

Cost: $10—Deadline to register is January 16

Kenny Evans

Golden Oldies & Cross Country Hilarious Musical Comedy Duo

With

Special

PASTORAL TEAM

Waylon Bailey, Th.D., Pastor [email protected]

Jay Johnston, D. Min., Associate Pastor [email protected] Clif Smith, Education [email protected] Bill Boren, D. Min., Family Life [email protected] Jason Brooks, Music/Worship [email protected] Jeff Markey, Worship Associate [email protected] David Rockett, Adults 55+/Pastoral Care [email protected] Glynn Robinson, Missions/Evangelism [email protected] Darlene Drivon, Preschool [email protected] Kevin Harless, Children [email protected] Chris Kroll, Students [email protected] Cindy Rush, Children Worship Associate [email protected] Josh Jordan, College/Young Professionals [email protected]

Celebrate Recovery–A ministry to help individuals and family members deal with hurts, habits and hang-ups. As a participant in Celebrate Recovery you will be involved in a discipleship ministry that teaches biblical truth and life application so you can live out your life as a follower of Jesus and manage the daily pressures of life. Celebrate Recovery meets in the Worship Center for worship

and teaching followed by small-group opportunities every Tuesday night from 7:00–9:00 PM. If you are looking to grow in your personal relationship with Jesus and address life issues then join us on Tuesday night.The Landing–An intentional and purposeful discipleship ministry for students in 6th–12th grade that meets every Tuesday night from 7:00–9:00 PM in Kid’s Worship located in the main building. This ministry provides students an opportunity to develop life skills, and make decision that are biblically sound and Christ honoring. Students and Parents, if you are look-ing for more in life, The Landing is the place to begin that journey.Parents, Grandparents and Guardians of students in the 6th–12th grade you have anopportunity every Tuesday night to come and learn more about The Landing by attending an orientation designed just for you. You can also participate in Celebrate Recovery while your students are involved in The Landing and develop skills to help with life choices and be discipled through the ministry of Celebrate Recovery.

If you are interested in learning more about Celebrate Recovery or The Landing, contact Pastor Jay Johnston at [email protected].

METAIRIE CHURCH

Do you have family, friends or co-workers living on the Southshore? If so, take time this week to invite them to our Southshore Campus. Metairie Church is a campus of FBC Covington and is located in the Pontchartrain Shopping Center on SevernAvenue just off of West Esplanade and a few blocks from Lakeside ShoppingCenter. For more information visit metairiechurch.com

TUTORING

MATH TUTORING for high school or college algebra and trigonometry is offered on Wednesday nights at 6:15 in Room 304 by appointment only. Other disciplines also available by request. Contact Sonny Warren at 985-542-6884 to schedule a session.

CENTERSTAGE STUDENT MINISTRY

INTENSE ~ Girls All Nighter. All 7th-12th grade girls are invited to a night of fun, food, and hanging out on Friday, January 16 from 9 PM to 8 AM at The ROC. Event is free but please REGISTER online and email any questions to [email protected]

Join us on Wednesday nights at 6:15 for Ntermission and Bible Skills and Drill.

For more information about these events and activities or to register, visit fbccenterstage.com

Worship Gathering for COLLEGE AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS every Wednesday night at 7:45 PM in The ROC

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

2015 FOREIGN MISSION TRIPSBOGOTA ~ June 20 - July 4 UGANDA ~ Late 2015

Want to know more about Mission Opportunities? Visit our website and blog by going to fbccov.org. There you can find out how FBC is ministering to those in our community and around the world on our mission trips. Please sign-up to receive our blog entries in your email. You can also contact Glynn Robinson at [email protected].

TV MINISTRY

WGNO 26, an ABC affiliate, airs FBC sermons at 10:00 AM each Sunday. You can find the program at: DirecTV Channel 26 Dish Network Channel 26Charter Cable Channel 7 or 707HD Cox Cable Channel 11 or 1011HD

ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY BELLINGRATH GARDENS AZALEA FESTIVAL & MARY MAHONEY’S RESTAURANT TRIP ~ APRIL 2 ~ COST: $95Join us for a trip to beautiful Bellingrath Gardens to experience the spectacular Azalea Festival as over 250,000 azaleas of different varieties shows off their many colors. Tocomplete the day, we’ll enjoy an early dinner on the way home at the Young at Heart favoriteMary Mahoney’s restaurant. Detailed trip flyers are available at fbccov.org and at the monthly Young at Heart fellowship luncheons. Please register according to the schedule provided on the flyers.

YOUNG AT HEART 29th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ~ TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 ~ 9:00 AM ~ COST: $10 ~ WORSHIP CENTER Join us as we kick off 2015 with side splitting laughter and some “golden oldies”. OurAnniversary Celebration features hilarious musical comedy duo Cross Country and “gold-en oldies” and gospel singer Kenny Evans. NOTE: the early starting time 9:00 AM. Tell all of your friends because you don’t want to miss this special celebration prepared with you in mind! Reservation deadline is noon, Friday, January 16.

SENIOR FEST ~ NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ~ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 8AM - 3PM. COST: $35 by FEBRUARY 5 / $38 late registration. Includes Inspirational Bible teaching by featured speaker, Dr. Fred Luter, hymn singing, lunch and insightful, educational breakout sessions. For details and to register call 504-816-8106 or go to www.nobts.edu/Publications/seniorFest.html

IMPACT UNIVERSITY

AN OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY, FOCUSING ON THE COMING MESSIAHLed by: Dr. Archie England, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Director of the Baptist College Partnership Program at New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminarySunday, January 4 - February 8 from 5:05-6:30 PM in ROC 200 Assembly These five stand-alone sessions will provide you with foundational theology from the Old Testament of the Bible that will address Creation, Covenant, Redemption, and Kingdom. Sign up online or by contacting the church office.

PLACE MINISTRY

Your opportunity to participate in PLACE is coming soon. PLACE is an intentional process for mobilizing members into meaningful ministry!!! Our next semester of PLACE begins Sunday, February 1 at 11:00 AM and will also be offered in Impact U on Sunday evening beginning February 22. Each opportunity is 4 sessions plus a coaching session. Come participate and encounter: P - Personality Discovery L - Learning Spiritual Gifts A - Abilities Awareness C - Connecting Passion with Ministry E - Experiences in Life Register for PLACE by contacting Charles Vandercookat [email protected] or online at www.fbccov.org

COMMUNITY NEEDS for the NEW YEAR

Samaritan Center Food Bank containers will be located in the foyers of our church for your donations through January 18. They will receive, process and distribute the dona-tions from our members to provide for the hungry, homeless and destitute people who qualify. Please donate items from the following list: FOOD: hot cereals (grits, oatmeal, etc.), canned fruit, canned or powdered milk, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, and spaghetti sauce (ready to pour) PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS: deodorant/antiperspirant, shampoo, bar soap, toilet tissue, tooth brushes, tooth paste

THE RESPONSE - January 24, 2015 ~ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Response is a day of prayer and worship at the Pete Maravich Center in BatonRouge, La. You can register online at theresponsela.com to participate and receive updatedinformation about the day, along with helpful information for parking. A chartered bus will leave FBC parking lot at 8:00 AM and return after the event concludes. Seats are available for $20 a person and can be reserved by emailing or calling Jay Johnston at [email protected] or Kelly Frilot at [email protected]. Deadline to register for the bus is Sunday, January 18.

SUNDAY NIGHT for KIDS ~ 5:05 - 6:30 PM

Join us for a new semester of Bible Skills, Drills & Thrills and Answers: An Apologetics Class for Kids! Bible Skills, Drill, and Thrills offers K-6th graders a unique mix of activi-ties that will help build strong Bible skills, strong life application, and a strong founda-tion for Bible drill while they develop lasting relationships with other children and leaders in a fun atmosphere. Answers for Kids is a discussion-style class for 4th-6th graders that seeks to equip children to respond to challenging questions about their faith and turn them into opportunities to share their faith and the Truth of God’s Word. Children’s Choir will resume on Sunday, January 18 at 4:00 PM.

SINGLES MINISTRY

LUNCH with FRIENDS ~ Sunday, January 11. George’s Mexican Restaurant, 1461 N. Causeway Blvd. #1, Mandeville. Join us at the restaurant after worship and Bible study for a meal and fellowship.

NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM FIELD TRIP ~ Saturday, January 17 ~ Gather in the parking lot of the Mandeville Winn Dixie at the foot of the Causeway at 9:00 AM to car pool. Admission is $23 - $28 plus the cost of lunch in one of the four restaurants at the museum. We’ll be back to the Northshore by 4:00. Call Lori 985-705-4750 so we’ll know to expect you. Group rates are available for ten or more folks together!

SINGLE MOMS SEMINAR (Reservations Needed) Saturday, January 24 ~ 8–11 AM FBC Kids Worship ~ Inviting all Single Moms to participate in this enlightening time together. Breakfast will be served. Martha Bailey will inspire us and Kristen Prestenbach will share financial tips with us. We’ll enjoy music together with the children and possibly have a couple of surprises to end the morning. PLEASE bring the kids. There will be activi-ties planned especially for them! Email Robbi at [email protected] for reservations and please include the number of children and their age(s).

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

IMPERFECT PEOPLE, a study of the life of David lead by Martha Bailey, resumes Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 AM. It’s a great time for new participants to join... just sign up online. All fall participants are already enrolled. Reserve childcare by emailing [email protected] by Monday of each week.

HIS SCARS FOR MINE, Part 2 ~ Sundays at 5:05 in Room 501. Ladies, did you miss out on the first part of Matthew in the fall? Jump right in on January 18 for a thorough review and continue the journey to the cross and resurrection. This video-based study withMartha Bailey is powerful.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP LEADERSHIP MEETING

Our next Leadership Meeting is Sunday, January 25 at 11:00 AM and 12:15 PM. Lunch will be provided so sign up in your Bible Fellowship Class. Upcoming challenges with the new building plan and the March attendance emphasis will be discussed.