1. family and parenting
2. children

Welcome New Members ~ May 2-3
Erin
Gallagher (L)
Gabriela
Aleman (B)
Damiyan
Sutton (B)
Nathaniel
Sutton (B)
Ella
Gallagher (B)
Samantha
Rockett (B)
We exist to help people know and accept Jesus Christ
and through Him experience life-changing relationships.
New Members since
September 1, 2014
Baptism: 53 Letter: 58 Statement: 37
Total: 148
OPPORTUNITIES
SATURDAY, MAY 9
5:00 PM
Bible Fellowship
6:00 PM
Worship
SUNDAY, MAY 10
8:30 AM
Worship/Bible Fellowship
9:00 AM Library Open
9:45 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship
11:00 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship
NO Sunday Evening Activities
MONDAY, MAY 11
9:30 AM
Women’s Prayer Band
5:00 PM
Handbells
TUESDAY, MAY 152
6:30 AM
Men’s Breakfast
7:45 AM
Men’s Prayer Band - Rm 512
9:00 AM
Celebration Singers
7:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery
7:00 PM
The Landing
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
9:00 AM
Women’s Prayer Band
5:30 PM
Mixed Ensemble
6:00 PM
VBS Volunteer Meeting
6:15 PM
Children’s Activities
6:15 PM
Ntermission/Youth
DEACONS IN MINISTRY
May 10-16, 2015
Michael Fairburn
Del Talley
Brian Hall
9:45 AM
626-6270
796-9561
792-5219
6:15 PM
Impact University/Discipleship
6:15 PM
Prayer Band
6:15 PM
GriefShare/DivorceCare
6:15 PM
Orchestra
6:30 PM
Pastor’s Bible Study
6:30 PM
Guys College Community Group
7:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir
7:30 PM
Praise Band
THURSDAY, MAY 14
9:00 AM
GriefShare
7:00 PM
Singles Book Study
SATURDAY, MAY 16
5:00 PM
Bible Fellowship
6:00 PM
Worship
FLOWERS TODAY:
Are in loving memory of Duffy Miller and are
given by his family.
SYMPATHY TO: TO:
The family of Duffy Miller in his recent death.
Chuck Rich in the death of his mother.
Chris Kroll in the death of his grandfather.
Carrie Jones in the death of her brother.
The family of Brian Corkern in his recent death.
WORSHIP CARE
Kassidy Huther
Emily Knox
David and Katie Quebedeaux
Bryan and Ashley Ross
Clay and Catherine Pruitt
Rebecca Riecke
Karen Artus
Ashley Weaver Ashley Morgan
Tristen Wrublewski
Graham and Amanda Llewellyn
MAY 17
11:00 AM
Ashley Raley
Priscella VanDyke Megan Galey
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
11:00 AM
Gloria and Larry Jones
Melinda Robinson Melissa Babin
Carmen Fontenot
Claire Roberts
Heather Seal Dennis Bruhl
Contact Darlene Drivon to volunteer to help with Worship Care or Kevin Harless to help with AIM.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Wednesday, MAY 20th at 6:15 PM
in the Worship Center
I WANT
I WANT
SIGN ME UP TODAY!
SIGN ME UP TODAY!
I WANT
I WANT
TO GO TO
4th-6th Graders
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JUNE 15-19, 2015
TO GO TO
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TO GOBible
TO School
Vacation
June 1-5 ~ 8:30AM-Noon
SIGN ME UP TODAY!
July 20-24 at FBC Covington
I WANT
for 1st-6th graders
Cost is $199
Register at winshapecamps.org
TO GO TO
SIGN
ME UP TODAY!
REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN
for Volunteers & Children
in the Steeple Foyer or
the Church Website
I WANT
TO GO TO
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16333 Highway 1085
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-2149 Fax: 985-892-3090
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www.FbcCov.org
Come and Meet
the Staff on
Sunday,MAY17
5:00-7:30PM
Fellowship Hall
SIGN UP
in the Steeple Foyer
or at www.fbccov.org
for meal & childcare
MAY 9-10, 2015
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON
YOUNG ADULT FAMILY PICNIC - MAY 17
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Join us after church on Sunday, May 17 for a time of fellowship and lunch under the ROC
Pavillion. The invitation is for all young adults and their families (bounce houses and
games for the kids.) We want you to get to know each other better! Contact Josh Jordan
for more information [email protected]
FOREIGN MISSION TRIPS:
BOGOTA ~ June 20 - July 4
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC ~ September 5-12
INDIA ~ October 2015
UGANDA ~ January 2016
Contact Glynn Robinson at [email protected] for more information.
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.
SINGLES MINISTRY.
Thursday Evening ~ NEW BOOK STUDY ~ ROC Upstairs, 7:00PM
Join us in an effort to recognize and defeat the false gods that are
at war within each of us as we study The Secret of Guidance by F. B.
Myer. “Drawing constantly on Scripture in this book, Meyer exhorts
us to seek after God’s best for our lives by examining our inner motives, understanding
Christ’s role in our present-day, and then examining how we ought to then bear up underneath the secret of God’s guidance.” Contact Keeley at 494-2424 for more details.
PRAYER MINISTRY
Join our new PRAYER BAND led by Jay Johnston. It meets at 6:15PM on Wednesdays
in Room 503. This prayer band is being held to train and equip new prayer band leaders and
people who desire to learn how to pray. We will have 30 minutes of teaching and 30 minutes
of prayer.
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 Severn Avenue just off of West Esplanade and a few blocks from
Lakeside Shopping Center. For more information visit metairiechurch.com
GRIEFSHARE
WEDNESDAY ~ 6:15PM in Room 505 & THURSDAY ~ 9:00AM in the Bride’s Room
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of
life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are
going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help
you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
THE BOOK STORE
Check out the “Bookstore Cart” located by the Hospitality Room/Library Area. As a
ministry, we are offering Bibles and a limited number of books that have been recommended by our ministerial staff. We also have the “Clinging Cross” and a few bookmarks. Items
are being sold at cost, with tax already added in. If you are leading a Bible Study or Small
Group and need a particular book, let us know and we will try to accommodate you.
MENTAL HEALTH, MINISTRY, AND THE CHURCH
FBC is hosting a symposium to help churches navigate mental health concerns of families,
communities, and individuals on Monday, May 18. The evening session, “Viewing Mental
Illness Through the Eyes of Faith” is open to the public from 6:30 to 8:00. It will be located
in The ROC and is free of charge. Speakers include Dr. Matthew Stanford, CEO of The
Hope and Healing Center & Institute in Houston, TX, and Rev. Mike Woods from FBC
Powder Springs, GA. This event is presented by the Northshore Baptist Association.
ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY
YOUNG AT HEART ~ TUESDAY, MAY 19 ~ 10:30 AM ~ COST: $10 ~ FELLOWSHIP HALL
Relive the memories with Wayne Busby as he entertains us with songs from our 40’s, 50’s
and 60’s. Reservation deadline is noon, Friday, May 15.
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.
STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ JAZZ LUNCH CRUISE ~ OCTOBER 1 ~ COST: $65
Enjoy wonderful New Orleans cuisine to the sound of New Orleans Jazz music on the
Steamboat Natchez while cruising down the mighty Mississippi. Pick up a detailed trip flyer
online and register at the next Young at Heart meeting.
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
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a ministry to help individuals and
family members deal with hurts, habits and hang-ups. As a CR
participant, 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]
DIVORCE CARE
Divorce Care meets Wednesday Evenings from 6:15-7:30 in Room 507. Journey through
one of life’s most painful experiences with support in rebuilding lives after divorce. This is an
ongoing class led by Fred Selby.
PASTORAL TEAM
Waylon Bailey, Th.D., Pastor
Jay Johnston, D. Min., Associate Pastor Clif Smith, Education
Bill Boren, D. Min., Family Life
Jason Brooks, Music/Worship
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 Families
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Vacation Bible School Volunteer Meeting for ALL Volunteers ~ Wednesday, May 13,
from 6:00-8:00 PM in Kids Worship. Please make every effort to attend!
DADDY/DAUGHTER LUAU
It’s time for our 2015 Daddy/Daughter event! On Friday, May 22nd, from 6-8 PM, dads
and their K-6th grade daughters will be having a luau on the lake! Fun games, activities
and a pig roast are just a few of the reasons why you won’t want to miss this year’s event.
Cost is $10 per person. The registration deadline is May 17. Register online at fbccov.
org while there is still space!
CENTERSTAGE STUDENT MINISTRY
NO 5:13 on May 10th so your family can
celebrate Mother’s Day!
COMPASSION SUNDAY - MAY 17th during 5:13
PARENTS ARE WELCOME! Bring $1 to play ultimate
frisbee! An offering will be collected to support Neria
and Shukrani, the students we are currently sponsoring
through Compassion. You and your
family will have a chance to sponsor a
child personally if you like.
BEACH BUM WEEKEND 2015 - for grades 7-12. June 11-13, $59.
Space limited!
Girls and Guys SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES are now scheduled! Girls
study will meet on selected Tuesdays and the cost is $10. The guys will meet on selected
Saturdays and the $20 cost includes other activities. Sign up online or at The ROC.
For more information about these events and activities or to register go to fbccenterstage.com
COLLEGE/YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MINISTRY
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ~ Every week starting May 13th we’ll meet at 8:00 PM in The
ROC’s couch area under the stairs for a Bible Study. This summer we will be going
through the book of Ephesians.
SUMMER KICKOFF FELLOWSHIP ~ MAY 20th at 7:00 PM in The ROC
Nachos, outdoor movie on the baseball field, hangout with new friends and old!
COLLEGIATE WEEK IN GLORIETA, NM ~ AUGUST 1-7
Incredible week of renewal in beautiful Glorieta! Worship, adventure, hiking, sports,
relaxing, etc. you’ll love it! Cost: $350 Deadline to register July 5th.
Contact Josh Jordan at [email protected] for more information.