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Welcome New Members ~ March 7-8
Caroline Favrot (B)
12th Grade YBF
Glenn (B) and Cheryl (B)
Colomes
Michelle Haas (S)
Hammett/Prestenbach ABF
Colton and Sydney
Vacation
Bible School
New Members since September 1, 2014
Baptism: 39
Letter: 43
Statement: 32
Total : 114
OPPORTUNITIES
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
5:00 PM
Bible Fellowship
6:00 PM
Worship
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
8:30 AM
Worship/Bible Fellowship
9:00 AM Library Open
9:45 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship
11:00 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship
12:05 PM Singles Crawfish Boil
4:00 PM
Deacon’s Meeting/Hospitality Rm
4:00 PM
Youth Choir
4:00 PM
Children’s Choir
5:05 PM
Children’s Activities
5:05 PM
Impact University/Discipleship
5:13 PM
Youth 5:13
5:15 PM
Mens Ensemble
MONDAY, MARCH 16
9:30 AM
Women’s Prayer Band
5:30 PM
Handbells
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
6:30 AM
Men’s Breakfast
7:45 AM
Mens’ Prayer Band - Rm 512
9:00 AM
Celebration Singers
10:30 AM Young at Heart
7:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
7:00 PM
The Landing
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
9:00 AM
Women’s Prayer Band
10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study
5:30 PM
Ladies Ensemble
6:15 PM
Children’s Activities
6:15 PM
Ntermission/Youth
6:15 PM
Impact University/Discipleship
6:15 PM
GriefShare/DivorceCare
6:15 PM
Orchestra
6:30 PM
Pastor’s Bible Study
7:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir
7:30 PM
Praise Band
7:45 PM
Upstairs 745-College/YP
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
9:00 AM
GriefShare
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
5:00 PM
Bible Fellowship
6:00 PM
Worship
SYMPATHY TO: TO:
FLOWERS TODAY:
The family of Ray Schoolar in his recent death.
The family of Bertha Parker in her recent death.
The family of Mildred Ruiz in her recent death.
9:45 AM
MARCH 22
11:00 AM
Jamon and Ashley Raley
Priscilla VanDyke
Megan Galey
Workineh and Garome Torben
Matthew and Megan Gardner
Marc and Amber Lopez
Jeremy and Kelley Guidry
Megan Rouquette
Brian and Jan Boudreaux
Daniel and Rachel Talley
Jake and Libby Rembert
AIM ~ All Inclusive Ministry
9:45 AM
Melinda Robinson Melissa Babin
Heather Seal Dennis Bruhl
June 1-5, 2015
8:30AM ~ NOON
MARCH 20-22
Disciple Now Weekend
STUDENT MINISTRY
Growing in the Light of Hope
Sign up online at FbcCov.org
Sign up online at marthabailey.com
Sunday, March 22
BIG BREAKFAST for ALL YOUTH @ 8:45
Join Today! Go to fbccov.org and click
on Right Now Media under Resources
to request access!
DEACONS IN MINISTRY
March 15-21, 2015
Michael Fairburn
Del Talley
Brian Hall
626-6270
796-9561
792-5219
(Even those not attending D-Now)
Large Group YBF @ 9:45
Live Worship @ 11:00
Are given in memory of Lawrence Lott by his
family on his birthday.
WORSHIP CARE
Kassidy Huther
Emily Knox
Daniela nd Monica Coletta
Bryan and Ashley Ross
Clay and Catherine Pruitt
Rebecca Riecke Karen Artus
Ashley Weaver
Ashley Morgan
Tristen Wrublewski
Amanda Llewellyn
We exist to help people know and accept Jesus Christ
and through Him experience life-changing relationships.
11:00 AM
Debi Wingfield Susan Riche’
Kerri and Klaire Fairburn
Contact Darlene Drivon to volunteer to help with Worship Care or Kevin Harless to help with AIM.
Lost and Found
Last Call
The cabinet in the hallway
is officially full!
We will be clearing it out soon,
so claim your items.
All music, projected or printed, is used by permission through Christian
Copyright Licensing International, Member #525364
16333 Highway 1085
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-2149 Fax: 985-892-3090
www.FbcCov.org
March 14-15, 2015
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON
STAFF NEWS
Congratulations to Jeff and Grace Markey. Jeff has accepted the position of Worship Pastor at FBC Black Forest in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He will begin serving with them on
Sunday, April 5. His last Sunday with us at FBC Covington will be Sunday, March 29.
We are thankful for the contribution Jeff and his family have made to the ministry of FBC
Covington. Jeff is a gifted worship leader, musician, and song writer with a heart to serve
Christ through the local church. Please take a moment to congratulate him on this opportunity and for completing his seminary work. He will graduate in May with a Masters in
Church Music.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
FOREIGN MISSION TRIPS:
BOGOTA ~ June 20 - July 4
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC ~ September 5-12
INDIA ~ October 2015
UGANDA ~ January 2016
DO UNTO OTHERS ADVENTURE 2015: The Dunavant Family is inviting you and your
family to join them on July 18-20, 2015 in Baja, Mexico for the AMOR 3 Day House Build.
Call 985-727-0770 or email [email protected] for information on how to
register with Amor.
LBC CAMPERS ON MISSION ~ MARCH 23-27 Work Week at CAMP LIVING WATERS
near ROBERT, LA
Work projects include building, repairing, cleaning swimming pool and water slide, ground
work, painting, sewing, wiring and plumbing projects. You may stay in the RV park or
reserve a room in one of the new cottages. All meals and accomodations are provided. Or
if you prefer, you can commute from your home and just spend the day. To reserve a spot
or room call the camp at 985-345-1831. For more information contact Bruce Baine, 985867-3424 or Glynn Robinson in the church office.
WOMEN’S MINISRY
CONTEMPO
Our ladies mission group, Contempo, will collect
items for Easter baskets in the month of March. The Easter baskets will be for the Christian based organization, Ragan's Hope. This wonderful group helps families whose children
have suffered from catastrophic injuries or illnesses. Bring a smile to child's face this Easter. Look for the collection bins thru March 22. We need the following items (no candy):
• Baby bottles • Baby teething rings • Baby wipes • Balls • Cars • Crayons
• Easter toys • Flash cards • Hair bows • Handheld games • Jewelry • Journals
• Notepads • Pencils/pens • Picture frames
• Playing cards • Puzzles
• Small books
• Small coloring books • Stickers • Socks
Are you new to FBC? Wondering what we’re all
about but didn’t know who to ask? Discovery Class
is Sunday, March 22, from 5:00-7:30 PM in the
Fellowship Hall. Come and meet the staff, enjoy a
light meal, and find the answers to your questions. You
can join the church at the class and find out all about our
ministries and opportunities. Visit fbccov.org to sign
up!
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 26
Charter Cable Channel 7 or 707HD Cox Cable
Channel 11 or 1011HD
SINGLES MINISTRY
PRAYER MINISTRY
Join us for our annual Crawfish Boil after services today!
Thursday Evening BOOK STUDY ~ ROC Upstairs, 7:00PM
Saturday, March 21st - Heartwalk 5K at Fontainebleau State Park
Register online at northshoreheartwalk.kintera.org. Contact Kristen Prestenbach (7051277) for details
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST~ Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge ~April 15
If you would like to attend the Louisiana Governor’s Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, April
15 please email our Associate Pastor Jay Johnston at [email protected] to reserve your
spot. The breakfast begins at 6:30 AM, program begins at 7:30, and concludes by 9:00 AM.
This is a wonderful opportunity to support and pray for our political leaders as many of our
state representatives and senators will be in attendance along with the executive branch of
our government leaders.
METAIRIE CHURCH
MEN’S RETREAT - MARCH 27-28
DRAWING THE LINE--DISCOVERING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
Gearl Spicer, Pastor of One Heart Church in Atlanta, GA. will be speaking at our Men’s
Retreat. We begin with a BBQ dinner Friday evening at 7:00 at Tillman Stogner’s ranch for
BBQ, music with Van Glynn, and Bro. Gearl, followed by a jam session. Bring your guitars, etc.
Saturday morning is located in The ROC. Don Phillips will be cooking breakfast at 8:30, followed by Bro. Gearl and Jeff Markey with music. Cost is $20. Register online or visit us at
the kiosk in the Steeple Foyer today!
GOLF TOURNAMENT
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Online Registration now open for Summer Camps
The FBC GOLF SCRAMBLE YOUTH FUNDRAISER is Thursday, April 23 at Covington
Country Club. Cost is $50 a person/$200 a team, and sponsorships are available for $200$500. Sign up your team by contacting Natalie at [email protected] or call the church
office.
ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY
OLD SOUTH CHARM TOUR ~ JULY 19-24 ~ COST: VARIES
Experience Southern hospitality and scenery at its finest on this trip to Jekyll Island, St.
Simon’s Island, Savannah, GA, and Beaufort, SC. Get details at fbccov.org/ministries/
adults-55/ and register at the next Young at Heart meeting.
CR is 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.
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. This ministry
provides students an opportunity to develop life skills, and make decision that are biblically
sound and Christ honoring.
Parents, Grandparents and Guardians of students in the 6th–12th grade you have an
opportunity to come and learn more about The Landing by attending an orientation
designed just for you.
If you are interested in learning more about Celebrate Recovery or The Landing, contact Pastor
Jay Johnston at [email protected].
PASTORAL TEAM
Waylon Bailey, Th.D., Pastor
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 Severn Avenue just off of West Esplanade and a few blocks from
Lakeside Shopping Center. For more information visit metairiechurch.com
Jay Johnston, D. Min., Associate Pastor Clif Smith, Education
Bill Boren, D. Min., Family Life
Jason Brooks, Music/Worship
Jeff Markey, Worship Associate
David Rockett, Adults 55+/Congregational Care Glynn Robinson, Missions/Evangelism Darlene Drivon, Preschool
Kevin Harless, Children
Cindy Rush, Children Worship Associate
Chris Kroll, Students
Josh Jordan, College/Young Professionals
CentriKid is June 15-19 in Pulaski, MS ~ 4th-6th
Cost is $345 until March 23, then it increases to $395 Register at fbccov.org
WinShape Camps for Communities
July 20-24 at FBC Covington
Cost is $199 ~ 1st-6th
Register at winshapecamps.org
YOUVERSION - BIBLE APP
YouVersion Live gives you a way to interact with
church services and other live events using your
mobile device. You can follow along with message
outlines and take notes, read related Bible verses
and click through to the expanded passage, and make prayer requests. It works with
any web-enabled phone, as well as any computer with an internet connection. Open the
app, go to live events and type in the church zip code 70433 and you will find FBCCOV!
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
FUGE CAMP ~ JULY 6-12 ~ RIDGECREST, NC.
Remaining balance for Early Bird is due by March 22. Final balance
must be paid by April 29.
For more information about these events and activities or register at
fbccenterstage.com
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If you have lost something in The ROC, we probably found it.
Don’t let it be LEFT BEHIND. Come look for it! ...or call Natalie at 892-2149.
Worship Gathering for COLLEGE AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
every Wednesday night at 7:45 PM in The ROC