SATURDAY, MAY 135:00 PM Bible Fellowship6:00 PM Worship

SUNDAY, MAY 148:30 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship9:15 AM Library Open9:45 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship11:00 AM Worship/Bible Fellowship5:00 PM ReFit for Women5:14 PM Youth - 5:14MONDAY, MAY 159:30 AM Women’s Prayer Band

TUESDAY, MAY 166:30 AM Tuesday Men’s Breakfast7:45 AM Mens Prayer Band9:00 AM Celebration Singers10:30 AM Young at Heart7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Ministries

WEDNESDAY, MAY 179:00 AM Women’s Prayer Band1:30 AM Caregiver’s Support Group5:00 PM Library Open6:00 PM Orchestra6:15 PM IU | GriefShare 6:15 PM Angel Choir - Preschool6:15 PM Missions in a Box - Children6:30 PM Ascension Worship - Youth6:30 PM Pastor’s Bible Study7:00 PM Adult Choir 8:00 PM College Bible Study

THURSDA Y, MAY 189:00 AM GriefShare

SATURDAY, MAY 205:00 PM Bible Fellowship6:00 PM Worship

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

OppOrtunities

New Members since September 1, 2016Baptism : 49 Letter : 60 Statement : 30

TOTAL : 138

9:45 AM

Clay and Katherine PruittGlen and Laney Baker

Graham and Amanda LlewellynJena McCosh

Ryan and Ashley GuillotChristie Nienaber

11:00 AM

AIM ~ All Inclusive Ministry

11:00 AM

Melissa Babin Brenda PoweRichard Dean

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.

SYMPATHY TO:

Danny Stanley in the death of his mother.Krystal Carpenter in the death of her great-grandmother.Michael Sprague in the death of his sister.Ron Kassner in the death of his mother.

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16333 Highway 1085 Covington, LA 70433

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

www.FbcCov.org

9:45 AM

Gloria Pittman Gayle Pounds

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May 13-14, 2017

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON

new MeMbers - May 7

DEACONS IN MINISTRY

May 14-20, 2017

Tom Chambless 985-869-0909 John Fricke 985-624-4832Joe Jarrell 985-893-7937

Caleb Stewart (L) Hills ABF

“If I were Gonna Cook”The FBC Women's Ministry has published a cookbook to

commemorate their 20th AnniversaryThe cost for the cookbook is $20Available now in the Steeple Foyer!

WORSHIP CARE

May 21 11:00 AM

BJ and Emily KnoxWorkineh and Garome Torben

Amber LopezMatthew and Megan Gardner

Brandon and Julie Small

Please suPPort VBs By: 1) Donating one of these snacks (Bring to the yellow bin at either entrance)

2) following the Prayer

calenDar for the month of may

volunteers & kids register at fbccov.org

TSHIRTS ON SALE NOW! $10 EACH - IN THE FOYER

Vacation Bible School

Join the club, become a volunteer!June 5-9 8:30-12pm K-6th Grade

All-Volunteers Mandatory VBS Meeting Sunday, May 21st at 3:00 PM in the Worship Center

Sunday, May 21, 20175:00 -7:30pm | Fellowship Hall

happyMatthew and Christy Carrier on the birth of their sons, Ethan Jaden and Emery James, May 6, 2017.

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 Savannah Ortego, Student Associate sparrish@fbccov.org Josh Jordan, College /Young Families jjordan@fbccov.org Maggie Fredericks, Children/A.I.M. mfredericks@fbccov.org Cindy Rush, Children Worship Associate crush@fbccov.org Darlene Drivon, Preschool ddrivon@fbccov.org John Monroe, Congregational Care Associate jmonroe@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 PMIf 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 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 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. LIFE ISSUES for Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians is a new small group being led by a Christian Psychologist in Room 508. The purpose of this group is to deal with life issues that families are facing with children, teenagers, young adults, and grandchildren.

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

ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Join us for support, education and resources at our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group on Wednesday, May 17 at 1:30 PM in the Bride’s Room. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

COMMUNITY EVANGELISM NETWORK

CEN Neighborhood Knock – Would you like to help us reach the world for Christ, one community at a time? Then come join us for our next Community Evangelism Network (CEN) Neighborhood Knock on Saturday, May 27th from 9AM–12:30PM. We will meet in the modular Route 56 Building and head

out in teams of three (one Leader, two Learners) to go door-to-door conducting surveys and sharing the gospel in our local community. Learners require no prior training. Lunch will be provided and all particpants recieve a CEN t-shirt. Children ages 12+ are encour-aged to attend along with a parent. Sign up in the Steeple Foyer or anytime at fbccov.org.

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

Bible Fellowship for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers is provided at all service hours so parents can worship as their children are learning about the love ofJesus. This requires a large number of dedicated, loving and qualified volunteers and workers. Will you be one of them? Contact Darlene Drivon at ddrivon@fbccov.org or 892-2149 ext 316, for ways you can be involved in this very rewarding ministry.

MATH TUTORING

Tutoring for high school or college algebra and trigonometry is offered on Wednesday nights at 6:15 in Room 304 by appointment only. Help with resume building is now being offered. Other disciplines are available by request. Contact Sonny Warren 985-542-6884 to schedule.

SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY

SUNDAY, MAY 14 ~ LUNCH AFTER SERVICE - ZOE’S by Sam’s Club in Covington - After service lunch is a great way to get to know some-one better or get plugged in. For more information, contact Lori Lewis at 985-705-4750. SATURDAY, MAY 20 - 5:00 PM ~ FAREWELL AND BEST WISHES – ‘TIL WE MEET AGAIN – Wyoming’s gain is our loss. Join us at the home of Frankie Barrios for potluck, laughter, tears and stories as we wish Lionel and Annie Adams all the best on their next great adventure. For more information, contact Frankie Barrios at 504-606-6158.

COLLEGE/YP MINISTRY

DAY AT THE LAKE ~ May 29, 2017 Get ready for a fun day playing at the Lake on Memorial Day for all College and Young Professionals. Meet at the church at 10:00 AM to carpool out to the Hunts Lake House. Lunch will be provided along with a great time of getting know new friends. Contact Josh Jordan to let him know you are coming or for more information. jjordan@fbccov.org or 985-590-9113.

ASCEND STUDENT MINISTRY | Look Higher. Live Higher.

Wednesday, May 31, 6:30 PM in ROC 100 ~ SUMMER PREVIEW NIGHT

REMINDER: Register online this week to volunteer for VBS!

Do you want to know more about Mission Opportunities? Visit our website and blog bygoing to fbccov.org. Please sign-up to receive our blog entries in your email. Contact Glynn Robinson at grobinson@fbccov.org for more information about these trips.

2017 MISSION TRIPS

MEXICO ~ May 26-29 - Home Building. Family Mission trip on Memorial Day weekend.Team is Full! Please pray for this mission team. PRAGUE ~ September 2-11 - Servant evangelism through cultural exchangeUGANDA ~ December 28-January 8 - VBS/Medical in a remote Ugandan village

ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY

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.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

MISSIONS IN A BOX – Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 PM K-6th grades Every Wednesday night in May, children and preteens will discover how missionaries are sharing the Gospel in various places around the world. Last week we traveled to Los Angeles which is one of the largest cities in North America and where very few people know about Jesus. The Woolstenhulme family shares the Gospel with college students and helps them grow in their faith. There are still a few Wednesdays left in May to check-out “Missions in a Box” . . . you never know where we will travel to next!

CENTRI-KID CAMPER AND PARENT MEETINGIf your child or preteen is going to Centri-Kid camp, then you’ll want to mark on your calendar Thursday, May 25th at 5:30 PM in Kids Worship. We will discuss a variety of topics related to camp as well as provide a notary who will assist you in getting your camp paperwork notarized.CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEEDS TEACHERSLuke 2:52 tells us, “And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” and our children’s ministry desires the same thing for every child in every ministry setting. We are currently in need of teachers on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. If you have a desire to see children learn, grow, and know more about Jesus and His love for them, please contact Maggie at mfredericks@fbccov.org or at 892-2149, ext. 306 for the details.

MANDATORY ALL-VOLUNTEER VBS MEETING is May 21May 21st is the National Day of Prayer for Vacation Bible School as well as the date for this year’s Mandatory All-Volunteer VBS Meeting ~ 3:00-5:00 PM in the Worship Center. This meeting is a must for all VBS volunteers and will include a general assembly, individualized training in your specific area of VBS, evangelism training,purchasing VBS t-shirts, prayer and so much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to “get ahead” as we plan, prepare, and pray for our church’s biggest outreach event of the year! VBS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 21!

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 AMAlso accessible at fbccov.org/messages

are the latest sermons and series archives you can watch any time from your computer

WORLD CHANGERS is coming to FBC Covington JUNE 19-24, 2017

There are lots of areas you can get involved. Please contact Josh Jordan at jjordan@fbccov.org or 892-2149 if you are interested in helping with Food Service, Lunch Hosts, Supply

Runners, Crew Chiefs, Hospitality Team, Prayer Support, Load-in/out, Concessions, Facility set-up and clean-up, or First Aid.A Volunteer Orientation will be Wednesday, May 31st at 5:30 PM in the Hospitality Room.

Do you have a need for work or repairs done on your home or know anyone who does? ContactJosh Jordan for an application. Deadline to apply is May 31st.

REFIT® LADIES FITNESS - SUNDAYS - 5:00 PM

REFIT® is a Revolutionary fitness experience that changes people from the inside out, and this vision is accomplished by focusing on the heart as a muscle AND a soul. People don’t have to get fit in order to be fit at REFIT® –our workouts are designed for every body regardless of age, shape, size or ability. REFIT® combines several elements of fitness into one power-packed hour. While the focus is structured around CardioDance movements, toning and flexibility, strength training and stretching are also incorporated into the REFIT workout. The workout formula is easy to fol-low and will both challenge fitness enthusiasts and welcome beginners. Cost: Free. Contact Lori Lewis 705-4750 for details.