SUNDAY, JULY 15 8:00 AM Cafe'/Bookstore Open 8:15 AM Connect Groups 9:00 AM Library Open 9:30 AM Worship/Connect Groups 11:00 AM Worship/Connect Groups 12:50 PM Short-term Mission Meeting 5:00 PM ReFit® 5:00 PM Youth Ascend Groups MONDAY, JULY 16 9:30 AM Women's Prayer Band TUESDAY, JULY 17 9:00 AM Celebration Singers - W412 9:00 AM Library Open 10:00 AM Preschool Storytime 10:30 AM Young at Heart 7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Ministries WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 9:00 AM Women's Prayer Band 9:00 AM Library Open 1:30 PM Alzheimer's Support Group 6:00 PM Youth Activities 6:00 PM Orchestra 6:45 PM Adult Choir 7:30 PM College Worship THURSDAY, JULY 19 9:00 AM GriefShare SATURDAY, JULY 21 5:00 PM Connect Groups 6:00 PM Worship OPPORTUNITIES NEW MEMBERS - J ULY 8 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 July 14-15, 2018 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON New Members since September 1, 2017 Baptism :98 Letter : 89 Statement : 52 TOTAL : 239 CONGRATULATIONS TO: Matt and Sarah Perrin on the birth of their son, Owen Vincent, July 4, 2018. The grandparent in our church family is Jackie Clark. Noah Comeaux (B) 4th grade Kate Comeaux (B) 2nd grade DEACONS IN MINISTRY JULY 15-21, 2018 Jim (L) and Julie (L) Savage STORY TIME Join us this summer, exciting new stories each week! Tuesdays at 10:00am June 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24 at First Baptist Church Covington Ages 18 months – 5 years (Children must be accompanied by an adult, siblings 6+ are welcome to play at our indoor playground while storytime is taking place.) visit fbccov.org for more information Join us in Preschool Kids Praise OPPORTUNITIES at CAMPUS CHURCHES • Metairie Church, a Campus of FBC Covington located on Severn Avenue in Metairie, needs a team of 10-12 people to serve for three to four months helping with the children’s ministry, discipling adults, serving as greeters and encouragers, and overall support of the worship service with Pastor Augi and Pastor Matt. If you are interested, you can email Pastor Augi at augustine @metairiechurch.com or call 917-583-7313 or email Pastor Matt at mtipton@metairie- church.com or call 504-330-7246. You may also contact Jay Johnston for more info at jjoh[email protected]Mike Martin 504-452-6930 Larry McKinney 504-559-2761 Rhett Rush 985-773-0085 • Hope Church, Bush(formerly located in Walheim) If you have a desire to serve a smaller congregation, to teach or assist with music or weekday ministry, then Campus Pastor John Nguyen and the people of Hope Church could use your help. To learn more, email Pastor John at [email protected] or call 504-339-5525. Did you leave your umbrella at FBC? Please check at either entrance.
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SUNDAY, JULY 158:00 AM Cafe'/Bookstore Open8:15 AM Connect Groups9:00 AM Library Open9:30 AM Worship/Connect Groups11:00 AM Worship/Connect Groups12:50 PM Short-term Mission Meeting5:00 PM ReFit® 5:00 PM Youth Ascend GroupsMONDAY, JULY 169:30 AM Women's Prayer Band
TUESDAY, JULY 179:00 AM Celebration Singers - W4129:00 AM Library Open10:00 AM Preschool Storytime10:30 AM Young at Heart7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Ministries
WEDNESDAY, JULY 189:00 AM Women's Prayer Band9:00 AM Library Open1:30 PM Alzheimer's Support Group6:00 PM Youth Activities6:00 PM Orchestra6:45 PM Adult Choir7:30 PM College WorshipTHURSDAY, JULY 199:00 AM GriefShare
SATURDAY, JULY 215:00 PM Connect Groups6:00 PM Worship
OppOrtunities new MeMbers - July 8
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
July 14-15, 2018
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON
New Members since September 1, 2017
Baptism :98 Letter : 89 Statement : 52TOTAL : 239
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Matt and Sarah Perrin on the birth of their son, Owen Vincent, July 4, 2018. The grandparent in our church family is Jackie Clark.
Noah Comeaux (B)4th grade
Kate Comeaux (B)2nd grade
DEACONS IN MINISTRY
JULY 15-21, 2018
Jim (L) and Julie (L)Savage
STORYTIME
Join us this summer, exciting new stories each week!Tuesdays at 10:00am
June 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24at First Baptist Church Covington
Ages 18 months – 5 years(Children must be accompanied by an adult, siblings 6+ are welcome
to play at our indoor playground while storytime is taking place.)visit fbccov.org for more information
Join us in Preschool Kids Praise
Upcoming Dates at FBCDr. David Hankins, the leader of Baptists in Louisiana, will be our guest speaker.
Bill Fay, author of “Share Jesus Without Fear,” will be preaching in all services and will lead a seminar to help us learn to share our faith.
PPastor’s Wednesday night Bible Study begins (children /preschool will meet)
Promotion Sunday
Tuesday Men’s Breakfast Begins
New Saturday Connect Groups for Adults, Youth & Children begin
New Adult Connect Groups, Equip New Adult Connect Groups, Equip Classes, Refit, Children & Youth Choirs Begin
Equip Classes, B.L.A.S.T. & B.L.A.S.T., Jr., Preschool & Students Activities Begin
July 21-22
July 28-29
August 1
August 5
August 7
August 18
August 19August 19
August 22
OPPORTUNITIESat CAMPUS CHURCHES
• Metairie Church, a Campus of FBC Covington located on Severn Avenue in Metairie, needs a team of 10-12 people to serve for three to four months helping with the children’s ministry, discipling adults, servingas greeters and encouragers, and overall support of the worship service with Pastor Augi and Pastor Matt. If you are interested,you can email Pastor Augi at [email protected] or call 917-583-7313 or email Pastor Matt at [email protected] or call 504-330-7246.
You may also contact Jay Johnston for more info at [email protected]
Mike Martin 504-452-6930Larry McKinney 504-559-2761Rhett Rush 985-773-0085
• Hope Church, Bush (formerly located in Walheim) If you have a desire to serve a smaller congregation, to teach or assist with music or weekday ministry, then Campus Pastor John Nguyen and the people of Hope Church could use your help. To learn more, email Pastor John at [email protected] or call 504-339-5525.
Did you leave your umbrella at FBC?
Please check at either entrance.
BILL FAYAUTHOR AND SPEAKER
july 29th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
BILL FAYAUTHOR AND SPEAKER
july 29th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Preparing Graduates - Transformaing LivesFor more information about Louisiana College
visit lacollege.edu
WelcomeDr. Rick Brewer President of Louisiana College
WGNO 26, an ABC affiliate, airs FBC sermons at 10:00 AM each Sunday. Channel 26 over the air Channel 7 on Charter/707 HD Channel 11 on Cox Cable/1011 HD Channel 26 on Direct TV
CELEBRATE RECOVERY MINISTRY
CELEBRATE RECOVERY Meets EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT from 7:00–9:00 PM. If you are dealing with hurts, habits and hang-ups, join us this Tuesday. Adults meet in the Central Hall.
THE LANDING is for students in 6th–12th grade and meets in the East Assembly Room. This ministry helps teens deal with the daily pressures of life by equipping them with tools to deal with those pressures.
CELEBRATION STATION for K-5th graders, is a complementary children’s resource toCelebrate Recovery that meets in Room C212. While adults explore topics that bring healingand wholeness, kids discover the same truths in age-appropriate ways! It has everything you need to lead kids as they make Jesus the enduring, rock-solid foundation of their lives.
For more information about this ministry or to serve, contact PastorJay Johnston at [email protected] or call him at 892-2149. Confidentiality is respected in all these ministries.
WNOL Televison airs FBC sermons 7:00 AM every Wednesday.
Channel 38 over the air Channel 3 on Charter/703 HD Channel 13 on Cox Cable/ 1013 HD Channel 38 on Direct TV
TV MINISTRY
SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY
LUNCH after SUNDAY SERVICE, JULY 15 - COSCINO’S ITALIAN GRILL, 1809 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA 70471- After service lunch is a great way to get to know others and get plugged in. For more information, contact Lori Lewis at 985-705-4750.
PAINTING WITH A TWIST, 2121 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville – JULY 21, 3-5PM - Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Join us as we paint a feather reminding us of His promise to us. Cost is $35. Bring a snack to share and come 15-20 minutes early to allow for registration, smocking, etc. Painting begins promptly at 3PM. If you are late to the class you may not be allowed to paint and your payment will be forfeited. Please pre-register online at https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/mandeville/event/1631484. For more information, contact Robbi at 985-730-3006.
COLLEGE MINISTRY
Wednesday Summer College Worship and Bible Study We’ll meet each week at 7:30PM in The ROC. We will be discussing topics every college student is going through including relationships, finances, purpose, navigating adult life, etc.
PRESCHOOL MINISTRY
(Birth - 4 Year Olds)
PROMOTION SUNDAY is August 5th and we are accepting volunteers for all age groups. Our ministry is continuing to grow and so are our needs, from helping in a class room to welcoming at the front desk . Contact Darlene Drivon at [email protected] or 892-2149 ext 312 for ways you can be involved in this very rewarding ministry.
2018 MISSION TRIPS
September 1-11 ~ Prague, Czech Republic. Servant evangelism and English as a second language . Trip to Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
October 6-14 ~ Medellin, Colombia. English as a second language and evangelism.November 1-11 ~ India. Vacation Bible School and Medical missions.November 19-21 ~ Atlanta, Georgia. Operation Christmas Child box distribution
center. Ages 13 and over.December 29- January 9, 2019 ~ Uganda, Africa. Vacation Bible School and Medical missions. Three day safari offered at the end of the trip at extra cost.
SUMMER ASCEND GROUPS – Every Sunday Night until July 29th. Fellowship starts @ 5:00PM in the Coffee Shop, Groups start @ 6:15PM. Sign up online @ fbcascend.orgSensational Summer Night, July 18 from 6:00-8:00PMChalk & Sock Capture the Flag! All incoming 7th graders to out going seniors are welcome!
Please check out our website fbcascend.org for a summer calendar of events.
KIDS MINISTRY (K - 6th Graders)
KIDS WORSHIP will not meet in JULY so families can attend worship together. CONNECT GROUPS will continue to meet at both hours. KIDS WORSHIP for K-3rd grade will resume on Promotion Sunday, August 5th.
NEW BELIEVERS CLASS ~ Every Sunday in August at 11:00 AMOur New Believer’s Class for Kids is designed for K-6th grade children who have recently made a decision to follow Jesus and desire to take the next step in growing their faith. There will be two classes offered: K-3rd grades will meet in room C201 (Brazil) and 4th-6th grades in room C216 (France). Classes will meet August 5th-26th at 11:00 a.m. Registration is available on-line at www.fbccov.org/all-events/new-believers-class-for-kids/
THRIVE: Living Out Your Faith Ministry seeks to partner with parents in guiding their 4th, 5th or 6th grade preteen on how to “live out their faith” at home and school, on the sports team or other after school activities, in their neighborhood, and wherever they go. On Sunday, August 5th, we will kick-off our THRIVE Ministry for this school year. All incoming 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to join us from 12:30-2:30PM for food, fun, and fellowship at The Outpost.
B.L.A.S.T. and B.L.A.S.T, Jr. will resume on Wednesday, August 22nd.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS! • Facebook: FBC Covington Kids Ministry • Instagram: @fbccov_kids
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ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY
MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS AT BELLINGRATH ~ NOVEMBER 29-30 ~ COST VARIES: $150-$225Join us for an overnight trip to Bellingrath to enjoy the gardens adorned with over 3 million lights and 902 displays. Includes an elegant lunch at Mary Mahoney’s on the way home! Pick up a detailed trip flyer at the next YAH meeting or online at our website and register at a Young at Heart meeting beginning August 21 or online at FbcCov.org beginning August 27.
SUMMER FAMILY EVENT
FAMILY NIGHT at NOLA BABY CAKES BASEBALL GAME - Thursday, July 26, 7:00 PM as they take on the Reno Aces. Tickets are $10 per person and includes a game ticket and meal in the Party Shack.Purchase tickets at fbccov.org/events by Sun-day, July 22nd. Contact Maggie at [email protected] for more information.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING for All Short-term Mission TripsSunday, JULY 15 at 12:30 PM in the East Assembly
YES – the LIBRARY is still OPEN – in the same location by the East Entrance!!Any FBC member/regular attender may check out books, books on CD, DVD’s or Bible Studies. We have just ordered a lot of new books – both adults & kids. We have a wide selection of children and adult fiction books.A GREAT way to spend some of the HOT and often WET days during the Summer.LIBRARY HOURS: Sunday 9:00am – 11:00am Tuesday 9:00am – 11:00am Wednesday 9:00am – 11:00am
SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR SEMINAR led by Author, Speaker, Bill Fay
SUNDAY JULY 29, 2018, 5:00-6:30PM - This seminar is for all Adults, Students, and older children. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from Bill Fay how you can share your faith with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, classmates, teammates, etc. You can register online, and childcare will be provided for younger children and preschoolers.
Come join us for a special Community Evangelism Network (CEN) Neighborhood Knock on Saturday, July 28th 9AM – 12:30PM at Hope Church, 24479 LA-40, Bush. We will headout in teams of three (one Leader, two Learners) to go door-
to-door conducting surveys and sharing the gospel in the local community. Learners require no prior training and will simply tag along to help record survey responses and carry church promotional materials – no speaking required! Lunch will be provided and children ages 12+ are encouraged to participate along with a parent. Please contact Sean Barnes at [email protected] if you are interested in carpooling from FBC Covington. You can sign up in the Connection Center or anytime at fbccov.org.
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION WEEKEND
Did you know there are more slaves in the world today than at any point in human history? We think this is an issue that requires the church to be informed and respond accordingly. The weekend of AUGUST 11-12, many Connect Groups will participate inan important International Justice Mission Weekend. Our broken world needs the church and needs God's people to be aware of how they can be a light to those living in darkness. If you would like to join a Connect Group for this IJM Weekend, please email Bill Boren at [email protected] for a list of participating Connect Groups.
