SATURDAY, AUGUST 265:00 PM Bible Fellowship6:00 PM WorshipSUNDAY, AUGUST 278:30 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship9:00 AM Library/Bookstore Cart open9:45 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship11:00 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship4:00 PM BF Leadership Meeting4:00 PM Youth Choir 5:00 PM Children’s Choir5:00 PM REFIT® Ladies Fitness5:14 PM YouthMONDAY, AUGUST 289:30 AM Women’s Prayer Band

TUESDAY, AUGUST 296:30 AM Men’s Breakfast7:45 AM Men’s Prayer Band9:00 AM Celebration Singers7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Ministries

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 309;00 AM Women’s Prayer Band5:00 PM Library6:00 PM Youth 6:00 PM Orchestra6:15 PM Children/ Theme Nights6:30 PM Equip Preview Night6:30 PM College Bible Study6:30 PM Pastor’s Bible Study7:00 PM Worship Choir

THURSDAY, AUGUST 319:00 AM GriefShare

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:00 PM Bible Fellowship6:00 PM Worship

OppOrtunities

AIM ~ All Inclusive Ministry

Contact Darlene Drivon to volunteer for Worship Care or Maggie Fredericks to help with AIM.

We exist to help people know and accept Jesus Christ

and through Him experience life-changing relationships.

Sign up online at FbcCov.org

16333 Highway 1085 Covington, LA 70433

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

www.FbcCov.org

9:45 AM

Gloria Pittman Gayle Pounds

August 26 & 27, 2017

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON

new MeMbers - August 20

DEACONS IN MINISTRY

August 27 - Sept. 2, 2017

Bill Allen 504-376-4128Sean Barnes 985-792-5039

WORSHIP CARE

September 311:00 AM

Evan and Hilary LaCombeJames and Jessica Connolly

Jennifer PittmanShay and Emory Powell

Mike and Chrissie KuparDarrell and Haley Martin

Jenny Gremillion

11:00 AM

Melissa Babin Susan Riche'Makayla Soileau Robin Bowen

9:45 AM

Emma VinsonColton and Lauren Adkins

Mary PeacockBrad and Sarah Hayes

Ryan and Perry RussellDaniel and Kimberly

Mitchell and Amber MulkeyJeremy and Jenna Graham

Katie Martin

To purchase tickets: FbcCov.org, click on Events. Contact: Jim Fletcher at 985.893.4561

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gospelc o nc e rt

Friday, October 20th, 2017Concert at 7pm, Doors open at 6pm

First Baptist Church CovingtonAdmission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door:

Tickets go on sale: August 1st, 2017

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

New Members since September 1, 2016Baptism : 88 Letter : 86 Statement : 42

TOTAL : 216

Sunday, September 3rd at 4:00 PMat Bogue Falaya Park

Register online to be baptized

Jonathan (B) and Jamie (L) AlfordThompson ABF

Come experience Equip Ministry Preview Night to learn about all theexciting changes coming to Wednesday nights including a

Fellowship Meal and discipleship opportunities for you and your family.

Day: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30th Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Place: Kidz Praise ~ Parents of PreK (3s-4) Kids Worship ~ Parents of K-6th grade Children Fellowship Hall ~ Adults | Pastor's Bible Study to follow

Where are you in your Journey of Faith? Let us help you take the next step!

Preview Night

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS beginning September 13

5:00-6:30 – Library Open Fellowship Meal Cost is $6/adult, $5/kids, $25/family No reservations required.5:30 – Youth Bible Discovery6:00 – Orchestral Rehearsal6:30 – Preschool/Children/Youth6:45 – Adult Worship Choir6:45 – Pastor's Bible Study6:45-7:45 – Equip Classes

SATURDAY NIGHTS ~ September 95:00 – Bible Fellowship Groups6:00 – Saturday Night Service

SUNDAYSbeginning September 10

8:15/9:30/11:00 – Bible Fellowship Groups9:30/11:00 – Sunday Morning Services (Overflow in Fellowship Hall)5:00 pm – Preschool/Children/Youth Choir6:30 pm – Youth – Ascend Discipleship (see schedule online)

NEW SCHEDULE begins September 10 & 13

Mark (S) and Rhonda (S) Chambers

Nix ABF

Garrison Casse (B) 4th grade BF

Ashley Fleming (B) 4th grade BF

Katherine Maisano (B)

Luke McAdams (B)

Kiersten Talley (B) 4th grade BF

Kylie Waller (B)

Glenn (L) and Pam (L) Craig

Irene Friedrichs (B)

Mimi Miller (B) Brandon Mooney (B) and Alexandra

Fuentes (B)

Cody (B) and Mallory (L) Pell

Windom ABF Edgar (B) and Tammy (B) Peralta

Slate and Kruze

Timothy (L) and Alice (L) Pierre

Bishop ABF

Caroline Vega (S)

Next Bible Fellowship

AUGUST 27th at

4:00 PM Dinner will be served

David Vega (B) Weaver ABF

Preschool/Children's Building OPEN HOUSESunday, September 3 from 11:00-1:30

PASTORAL TEAM

Waylon Bailey, Th. D., Senior Pastor wbailey@fbccov.org

Jay Johnston, D. Min., Associate Pastor jjohnston@fbccov.org Clif Smith, Education csmith@fbccov.org David Rockett, Adults 55+/Congregational Care drockett@fbccov.org Glynn Robinson, Missions/Evangelism grobinson@fbccov.org Bill Boren, D. Min., Family Life bboren@fbccov.org Chris Kroll, Students ckroll@fbccov.org Aaron Beasley, Student Associate abeasley@fbccov.org Josh Jordan, College /Young Families jjordan@fbccov.org Maggie Fredericks, Children/A.I.M. mfredericks@fbccov.org Ashley Roberts, Children Associate aroberts@fbccov.org Cindy Rush, Children Worship Associate crush@fbccov.org Darlene Drivon, Preschool ddrivon@fbccov.org John Monroe, Congregational Care Associate jmonroe@fbccov.org Benji Cowart, Worship Pastor bcowart@fbccov.org Jenna Cowart, Worship Pastor jcowart@fbccov.org

All music, projected or printed, is used by permission through Christian Copyright Licensing International, Member #525364

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 Worship Center.

THE LANDING is for students in 6th–12th grade and meets in Kids Worship. This ministryhelps 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 416. While adults explore topics that bring healing and 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 jjohnston@fbccov.org 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

FOOTBALL SEASON IS COMING!!! We are always looking for WhoDats who would like to host a football potluck at their home. If you are interested, please contact Laura Jones at 985-377-3246 or joneslaura225@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 10th – POT LUCK AT THE ROBINSON ABF.

CAMPERS ON MISSION WORK WEEK ~ September 3-8at Camp Harris, Minden, LA 71055 phone 318-927-3706Meals and lodging provided at RV park or motel facilities. Projects inlcude carpentry,electrical, plumbing, painting, sewing, and gardening. Fun and fellowhip with Senior Adults from the State of Louisiana. For information contact Glynn Robinson at 892-2149 or Bruce Baine 985-867-3424.Do you want to know more about Mission Opportunities? Visit our website and blog by going to fbccov.org. Please sign-up to receive blog entries in your email. Contact Glynn Robinson at grobinson@fbccov.org for more information about these trips.

2017 MISSION TRIPS PRAGUE ~ September 2-11 Servant evangelism through cultural exchangeUGANDA ~ December 28-January 8 VBS/Medical in a remote Ugandan village

Join Today! Go to fbccov.org Click on Right Now Media under

Resources to request access

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

FBC Covington Kids Ministry exists to lead Kindergarten through 6th grade children to KNOW Jesus, to GROW in their faith, and to GO out in His name!WHY DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO LEARN AND STUDY THE BIBLE?The Bible is God’s message about Himself. The more your child learns from the Bible by reading and listening, the better your child will know God and His Son, Jesus. FBCCovington Kids Ministry understands the importance of studying God’s Word and learning how to apply His Word in their life which is why we've created a new children’s discipleship program coming this September.PARENT'S PREVIEW NIGHT ~ Wednesday, August 30 at 6:30 PM in Kids WorshipParents will have the opportunity to preview our new children’s discipleship program called B.L.A.S.T. (Biblical Learning and Spiritual Training). The purpose of B.L.A.S.T. is to help increase a child’s knowledge of the Bible, to develop skills in handling the Bible, to learn how to apply the Bible to their life, and to develop a love for Scripture all done in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate setting.** KIDS ~ Join us from 6:15 -7:30 as our K-6th graders experience the final THEME NIGHT!

TEACHERS and VOLUNTEERS are still needed for K-3rd and 4th-6th gradesfor this New Wednesday night discipleship class. Contact Maggie Fredericks at

mfredericks@fbccov.org or 892-2149 extension 306 for details.

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

New Wing! New Opportunities for Preschool Ministry! Come join us as we begin a new phase of worship and praise with our smallest church members. Contact Darlene Drivon at ddrivon@fbccov.org or 892-2149 ext 316, for ways you can beinvolved in this very rewarding ministry.

ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY

YOUNG AT HEART ~ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 ~ 10:30 AM ~ COST: $10 FELLOWSHIP HALL Andrie Parvu Pastor, FBC Madisonville and his wife will entertain us with piano, violin and singing. He will include some songs and testimony from hisnative Romania. Please make reservations online at http://fbccov.org/ministries/adults-55/, in your Bible Fellowship class or by calling the church office before noon on Friday, September 15.

CREATION MUSEUM & ARK ENCOUNTER ~ OCTOBER 24-28 ~ COST: From $575Marvel as you explore the Creation Museum and venture through Biblical history as you see stunning exhibits of the Garden of Eden, dinosaurs which look, act and sound so real, plus so much more. You’ll be blown away as you explore the life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark. And, enjoy “Tribute to the Legends”, a live music production. Pick up adetailed trip flyer online and register at the next Young at Heart meeting.

FBC MEDIA LIBRARY

Library Hours: Wednesday 5:00-6:30PM Sunday 9:00-11:00AM

Come and check-out the FBC Library – with lots of books, DVDs and Books-on-CDs. Spot-light for the week: Craig Parshall: CHAMBER JUSTICE - 5 book Series #1 The Resurrection File - When a preacher asks attorney Will Chambers to defend him against accusations that could discredit the gospels, Will’s unbelieving heart says “run.” But conspiracy and intrigue draw him deep into the case...and closer to Christ #2 Custody of the State - Attorney Will Chambers reluctantly agrees to defend a young mother from Georgia and her farmer husband, suspected of committing the unthinkable against their own child. Soon he's confronting small-town secrets, big-time corruption, and a government system that's destroying the little family. Chambers must ask, does God really protect us from evil?-as intimidation, backroom maneuvering, and the shadow of a national threat throw him into...the custody of the state #3 The Accused #4 Missing Witness #5 The Last JudgementQuestions??? Contact Jackie Clark: jclark@fbccov.org or 985-892-2149

*** COOKBOOK PRE-ORDERS can be picked up

at the Bookcart from 9:00-11:00 on Sunday mornings.***

Angel Choir is looking for a new director! No experience necessary but a love for preschoolers and making a joyful noise (or sound) Sunday evenings 5:00 – 6:00PM. Contact Darlene if this is something you can do!

LIVE STREAMING IS AVAILABLE at fbccov.org/live for all 4 Worship Services

and includes music!Saturday @ 6 PM Sunday @ 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 AM

Also accessible at fbccov.org/messages are the latest sermons and series archives you can watch any time from your computer

Parent Preview Night is Wednesday, August 30. Preschoolers are starting a new Discipleship program called Team Kids for our 3 and 4 year old classes. Learning about the Bible is fun!

MOMSNEXT

Moms, do you ever feel like you are parenting in unchartered waters? How do you handle social media, homework, activities, meals, bullying, grades, quiet time, chores, dating, etc. Join us at our first meeting of the year for MOMSnext, a group experience designed to encourage, equip and develop mothers of school age children. We meet one Friday a month in the ROC, from September - May. For more information, contact Ashley

Barnes at ashleybarnesmops@gmail.com, Beth Rolinski at rolbb@hotmail.com, or Suzanne Landrum at lsuzland@yahoo.com.

ASCEND STUDENT MINISTRY | Look Higher. Live Higher.

FALL RETREAT ~ October 6-8 $75 Early Bird Until Sept. 10th. $95 Regular Price Until October 1st Location: Lion King Ministries, Amite, LA. Register Online at FBCASCEND.ORG

ASCEND HOME GROUPS ~ Begin September 17th 6:30-8:00 PMFor more information and to sign up visit our website at FBCASCEND.ORG

NEW YOUTH SCHEDULE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10th K2 ~ Sunday, September 10th - 6:30-8:00 PM

ASCENSION WORSHIP ~ September 13th - 6:30-7:45 PM