SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 85:00 PM Connect Groups6:00 PM WorshipSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 98:00 AM Café/Bookstore Open8:15 AM Connect Groups9:00 AM Library Open9:30 AM Worship/Connect Groups11:00 AM Worship/Connect Groups12:15 PM IJM Freedom Luncheon 5:00 PM Refit5:00 PM Poured Out - Video Series5:00 PM Youth Worship Choir R2005:00 PM Children's Choir6:00 PM Youth - K2MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 109:30 AM Women's Prayer Band

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 116:30 AM Tuesday Men's Breakfast7:30 AM Men's Prayer Band9:00 AM Celebration Singers - W4127:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Ministries

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 129:00 AM Women's Prayer Band9:00 AM Library Open10:00 AM Women's Bible Study5:00 PM Fellowship Supper6:00 PM Orchestra6:30 PM Ascension Worship6:30 PM Preschool | Kids Activities6:45 PM Pastor's Bible Study6:45 PM Equip Classes6:45 PM Adult Choir6:45 PM College WorshipTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 139:00 AM GriefShare

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 155:00 PM Connect Groups6:00 PM Worship

OppOrtunities new MeMbers - sept 2

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

September 8-9, 2018

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON

Sunday, October 14

7:00 PM

FBC CovingtonLAST WEEK for TICKETS

at Connection Center

Available at ticketfly.com

John (L) & Angel (L) Gaines Fairburn Connect GroupAnna (L) 12th grade CG

Amanda (L) 10th grade CGJesse (L) 6th grade CG

William (B)& Yvonne (B)

Lee

SYMPATHY TO:

The family of Nancy Weldon in her recent death.

DEACONS IN MINISTRY

SEPTEMBER 9-15, 2018

New Members September 1, 2017-

August 31, 2018

Baptism :131 Letter : 117

Statement : 62TOTAL :310

Mike Martin 504-452-6930Larry McKinney 504-559-2761Rhett Rush 985-773-0085

New Members since September 1, 2018

Baptism :3 Letter : 8 Statement : 0

TOTAL : 11

Church Wide Personal

Evangelism Trainingwith Mike Gendron

Sunday, September 9 | 6:00pm

Discuss the sufficiency of Christ,

the authority of the Bible,

and witnessing to the lost.

September 10 October 8

November 12 December 10

at 10:00am

Join us in the Indoor Playground for Preschool Storytime, snacks & outdoor fun!

Siblings Welcome(children must be accompanied by an adult)

Madison Dean (L)Jonah Jacob (L) & Terry Jacob (L)

Patrick (L) & Deanna (L)

Williams Hannah (B)7th grade CG

Hayden

Join FBC Covington for

October 27 | 2:00 - 4:00pm

visit FBCCOV.ORG for more information

Fall Playground Hours

Sunday - 12-1pm

Monday - 10a-3p

Tuesday - 10a-3p

Wednesday-10a-6:30p

Thursday - 10a-3p

Closed Friday & Saturday

Singer, Storyteller, Humorist, Author, Songwriter

MARK LOWRY in CONCERTat First Baptist Church Covington

September 16, 2018 at 6:30pm           $15 Advance | $20 at The Door

Tickets available at FbcCov.orgDoors Open at 5:30pm

Your Name____________________________________________________

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Email __________________________________________________________

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of

New Orleans, we are partnering with

The Gideons International to share the

Gospel. You can purchase your own NOLA

300 New Testaments today! Please use the form below to place your order, the LAST

DAY to order is September 11, 2018.

Quantity of English Biblesyou wish to purchase: ($1.00 per unit)

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Please indicate below the quantity of Bibles you would like to purchase.

Donations for NOLA 300 Bibles are also accepted!

You will be able to pick up your Bibles from FBC Covington on Oct. 23 or later. Make all checks out to FBC Covington with a note that it is for NOLA 300 Bibles.

Your Name____________________________________________________

Phone Number________________________________________________

Email __________________________________________________________

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of

New Orleans, we are partnering with

The Gideons International to share the

Gospel. You can purchase your own NOLA

300 New Testaments today! Please use the form below to place your order, the LAST

DAY to order is September 11, 2018.

Quantity of English Biblesyou wish to purchase: ($1.00 per unit)

25_______

50_______

75_______

100______

200______

300______

400______

500______If you want to order more than 500 please write in the number and submit payment:

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Quantity of Spanish Bibles you wish to purchase: ($1.00 per unit)

25_______

50_______

75_______

100______

200______

300______

400______

500______If you want to order more than 500 please write in the number and submit payment:

________________________

Please indicate below the quantity of Bibles you would like to purchase.

Donations for NOLA 300 Bibles are also accepted!

You will be able to pick up your Bibles from FBC Covington on Oct. 23 or later. Make all checks out to FBC Covington with a note that it is for NOLA 300 Bibles.

Your Name____________________________________________________

Phone Number________________________________________________

Email __________________________________________________________

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of

New Orleans, we are partnering with

The Gideons International to share the

Gospel. You can purchase your own NOLA

300 New Testaments today! Please use the form below to place your order, the LAST

DAY to order is September 11, 2018.

Quantity of English Biblesyou wish to purchase: ($1.00 per unit)

25_______

50_______

75_______

100______

200______

300______

400______

500______If you want to order more than 500 please write in the number and submit payment:

________________________

Quantity of Spanish Bibles you wish to purchase: ($1.00 per unit)

25_______

50_______

75_______

100______

200______

300______

400______

500______If you want to order more than 500 please write in the number and submit payment:

________________________

Please indicate below the quantity of Bibles you would like to purchase.

Donations for NOLA 300 Bibles are also accepted!

You will be able to pick up your Bibles from FBC Covington on Oct. 23 or later. Make all checks out to FBC Covington with a note that it is for NOLA 300 Bibles.

Your Name____________________________________________________

Phone Number________________________________________________

Email __________________________________________________________

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of

New Orleans, we are partnering with

The Gideons International to share the

Gospel. You can purchase your own NOLA

300 New Testaments today! Please use the form below to place your order, the LAST

DAY to order is September 11, 2018.

Quantity of English Biblesyou wish to purchase: ($1.00 per unit)

25_______

50_______

75_______

100______

200______

300______

400______

500______If you want to order more than 500 please write in the number and submit payment:

________________________

Quantity of Spanish Bibles you wish to purchase: ($1.00 per unit)

25_______

50_______

75_______

100______

200______

300______

400______

500______If you want to order more than 500 please write in the number and submit payment:

________________________

Please indicate below the quantity of Bibles you would like to purchase.

Donations for NOLA 300 Bibles are also accepted!

You will be able to pick up your Bibles from FBC Covington on Oct. 23 or later. Make all checks out to FBC Covington with a note that it is for NOLA 300 Bibles.

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of New Orleans, we are partnering with The Gideons International to share the Gospel. You can purchase your own NOLA 300 New

Testaments to share for $1 each! Pick up an order form at the Information Desk in the

Connection Center.

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, Kids/Special Friends mfredericks@fbccov.org Ashley Roberts, Kids Associate aroberts@fbccov.org Cindy Rush, Kids Worship Associate crush@fbccov.org Darlene Drivon, Preschool ddrivon@fbccov.org Benji Cowart, Worship Arts Pastor bcowart@fbccov.org Jenna Cowart, Worship Arts Pastor jcowart@fbccov.org David Logan, Minister of Music dlogan@fbccov.org

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 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 LUNCH AFTER SERVICE - MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1645 N. Hwy 190, COVINGTON, LA 70433For more information, contact Lori Lewis at 985-705-4750

SINGLE LADIES BOOK STUDY – Boundries by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend Wednesday nights at 6:45 PM in Room W410 Unpack the 10 laws of boundaries for bibically based answers to know how to set healthy boundaries with your children, friends, co-workers, and even with yourself. Note Room Change.

COLLEGE MINISTRY

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

(Birth - 4 Year Olds)

As our ministry continues to grow, so does our needs. We are WITHOUT a permanentteacher in several age groups. Would you help by living out the Great Commission in your own church? Contact Rebecca Fleming at rfleming@fbccov.org, Darlene Drivon at ddrivon@fbccov.org or call 892-2149 to get involved in this very rewarding ministry - from helping in a classroom to welcoming/registering at the front desk.

2018 MISSION TRIPS

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.January 2-12, 2019 ~ Uganda, Africa. Vacation Bible School and Medical missions. Three day safari offered at the end of the trip at extra cost.

Contact Glynn Robinson at grobinson@fbccov.org for information.

CAMPERS ON MISSION ~ SCHEDULED WORK WEEKS for 2018September 30 - October 5 ~ Dry Creek, LA - 337-328-7531October 28 - November 2 ~ Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice, LA - 337-457-9047 Motel and RV Park available at Camps and rooms and meals are provide. Call phone numbers above for reservations. Needs include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, sewing and gardening. For more information contact Glynn Robinson at 985-892-2149 or Freda Baine at 985-867-3424.

ASCEND STUDENT MINISTRY (7th - 12th Grade)

Look Higher. Live Higher.

UPCOMING EVENTS: FALL RETREAT | OCTOBER 5-7 | Lion King Retreat, Amite, LA Cost is $85- Multi-Student $65 each

YEC (Youth Evangelism Conference) | NOVEMBER 18 & 19 | Alexandria, LA Cost is $89- Multi-Student $69

Register for these and all events @ fbcascend.orgLadies! We have Mandisa Tickets for $10 for 7th-12th Grade Girls ONLY. Please email mwaddell@fbccov.org with the number of tickets and pay by either calling the Student Ministry Office or dropping off a check or cash in our drop boxes in The ROC.

KIDS MINISTRY (K - 6th Graders)

B.L.A.S.T. Theme Night “Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Jersey or T-shirt” is this Wednesday, September 12th from 6:30-7:45PMSend your K-6th grader in their favorite sports team jersey or t-shirt and they’ll receive a Bible Buck! Bible Bucks can be earned every Wednesday night when kids bring their Bible, bring a friend, or memorize the books of the Bible, divisions of the Bible, Bible verses or key passages. We hope to see all of our sports fans at BLAST this week!. Teachers and Volunteers are still needed for K-3rd and 4th-6th grades. Contact Maggie Fredericks at mfredericks@fbccov.org or at 892-2149, ext. 306 for all the details.

FBC

ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY

YOUNG AT HEART ~ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ~ 10:30 AM ~ COST: $10 FELLOWSHIP HALL Country Gospel singer, song writer and recording artist Mike Vaughn will return as entertainment for our September program. He has won a Dove Award and was voted song writer of the year with his song "Master of the Wind". Mike has been a big hit each time he has been with us at Young at Heart. Please make reservations online at http://fbccov.org/adults-55/, in your Connect group or by calling the church office before noon on Friday, September 14.

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 and register at the next YAH meeting or online at our website FbcCov.org.

NEW ADULT CONNECT GROUPS

New Coed Connect Group classes are offered and are listed below. For a complete list of all Saturday and Sunday Connect Groups visit FbcCov.org

SATURDAY at 5:00 PM 40s & under Bill Boren W401 50s + Bob Donald W402 All Ages Bubba Jenkins W404

SUNDAY at 11:00 AM 20s & 30s Josh Jordan E307 40s & 50s Darrell Fussell W407 55+ Hickey Albarado W401 International Jeff & Joy Mohr E306

TRUNK OR TREAT

We need you and your family to serve at Trunk or Treat | October 27, 2:00-4:00PMWe will have indoor and outdoor options to serve again this year! Get your family, Connect Group, and friends ready to dress up, pass out candy and prizes andshare the love of Jesus with 100’s of families from our community. Candy and monetary donations are now being received. Drop off donations in the Collection bins in the East or West Connector. Sign up in your Connect Group, at the Information Desk in the Connection Center, or go to fbccov.org

CHRISTMAS CHOIR

On December 14 and 15, FBC Covington will be presenting Adore Him: A Christmas Worship Experience for All Ages. If you would like to be a part of this special musical event, please make plans to join us Saturday morning, September 15 from 9:00AMto Noon for a Choir Workshop. We will meet in the Choir Room to begin learning themusic for Christmas followed by a pot-luck lunch and fellowship at noon. Email dlogan@fbccov.org or call at 892-2149 if you have any questions or need more information.

FAMILY SKI TRIP - MARCH 2-7, 2019

Join others from FBC Covington on our annual Family Ski Trip to Colorado. Mardi Gras break is a perfect time to hit the slopes. Space is limited. Ski packages include airfare, lifts, rentals and lodging. Contact Bill Boren at bboren@fbccov.org for more information. SPECIAL FRIENDS MINISTRY

SPECIAL FRIENDS TRAINING ~ Sunday, September 30 from 12:30 - 2:30PM East Assembly RoomCurrent Special Friends and VBS volunteers, as well as anyone interested in serving in our Special Friends Ministry, are invited to join this training session. An overview of developmental disorders, classroom management, volunteer duties and exceptations will bediscussed. Lunch is provided so please register online at www.fbccov.org under events by September 26.