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Last Month’s Averages: Based on 4-week s Morning Worship: 368 Sunday School: 194 Total Offerings: $56,588.13 Special Dates: (Specific times listed on pg. 3) 2/1- Building Fund Sunday Macon Valley Nursing Worship 2/4- Family Missions Night Widows’ Banquet 2/7- Baptist Men’s Workday Cowee Gems Valentine Party 2/8- Focus on WMU Quarterly Business Meeting 2/11- Children’s Valentine Party 2/13- Parents’ Night Out 2/15- Children’s Choir Performing Deacons’ Meeting 2/16- Region 10 Meeting FBC 2/18- Photo Day (Pre-register) Feb. 18-21, 25 2/22- Children’s Council Meeting 2/23- Church Council 2/27- Weekend to Remember Retreat February 2015 Church Newsletter Inside this Issue: Announcements Pg. 1 Thank You’s Pg. 2 Monthly Calendar Pg. 3 Children Pg. 4 Youth Pg. 5 Missions Pg. 6 LIA 365 & Cowee Gems Pg. 7 Announcements Pg. 8 Cowee Baptist Church By Pastor David... 1 John 4:19: We love, because He first loved us. In our depravity, we would not even love God, had He not loved us first. Thanks be to God. He chose to express His love through Jesus. While we were still sinners in full rebellion against Him, the love of God was so great that Christ died on the cross in our place (Romans 5:8). God graciously loved first, expressed it in a way that we could recognize, and did it already knowing that not everyone would receive and return His love. That blows my mind. What love is this that loves in the face of rejection and rebellion? This kind of love can only come from the heart of an amazing God. No wonder the Scripture declares God is love (1 John 4:8), rather than love is God. It is more than a subtle difference in the order of words; God is love because only love created by and originating with God is worth finding, having, and reproducing. Anything that calls itself love and does not start with God is not true. it is a hollow lie that will collapse under the weight of a bro- ken world and time. What does God desire from man in response to His divine love? In one word, simply put: love. Not what the world or human flesh may try to label as love, because there is a notable difference. A lot of what we call love, when dissected, is really selfishness masquerading as love. What God desires from us, though simple, is only simple by Jesus being in our life. When we willingly receive Jesus, He will do a work in our heart that allows us to produce love (because remember God is love). God calls upon those who have had His love manifested in them to love Him and correspondingly to con- tinue to His expression of love, by allowing His divine love to overflow us by loving others. As the love of God is unleashed in our lives, it is this love that will perfect us and enable us to live this side of heaven (1 John 4:9-12). If you have never accepted the love of God in Jesus, I hope you will with all urgency. If you have, I challenge you in all you do this year, have a mission to, “love God” and “love people” in all that you do. Ask yourself some important questions along the way in what you do in church and outside of church: Does the way I am living, love God? Love people? Is this the best way to live out my love for God? For people? We waste a lot of exertion, futile attempts to change, to improve, to do better, to quit something and fail… because we forget the simple (Rev 2:4)… accept God’s love, love God, and love people. With love, Pastor David The Gem

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Last Month’s Averages: Based on 4-week s

Morning Worship: 368

Sunday School: 194

Total Offerings: $56,588.13 Special Dates: (Specific times listed on pg. 3) 2/1- Building Fund Sunday Macon Valley Nursing Worship 2/4- Family Missions Night Widows’ Banquet 2/7- Baptist Men’s Workday Cowee Gems Valentine Party 2/8- Focus on WMU Quarterly Business Meeting 2/11- Children’s Valentine Party 2/13- Parents’ Night Out 2/15- Children’s Choir Performing Deacons’ Meeting 2/16- Region 10 Meeting FBC 2/18- Photo Day (Pre-register) Feb. 18-21, 25 2/22- Children’s Council Meeting 2/23- Church Council 2/27- Weekend to Remember Retreat

February 2015

Church Newsletter

Inside this Issue: Announcements Pg. 1

Thank You’s Pg. 2

Monthly Calendar Pg. 3

Children Pg. 4

Youth Pg. 5

Missions Pg. 6

LIA 365 & Cowee Gems Pg. 7

Announcements Pg. 8

Cowee Baptist Church

By Pastor David...

1 John 4:19:

We love, because He first loved us.

In our depravity, we would not even love God, had He not loved us first. Thanks be to

God. He chose to express His love through Jesus. While we were still sinners in full

rebellion against Him, the love of God was so great that Christ died on the cross in our

place (Romans 5:8). God graciously loved first, expressed it in a way that we could

recognize, and did it already knowing that not everyone would receive and return His

love. That blows my mind.

What love is this that loves in the face of rejection and rebellion? This kind of love can

only come from the heart of an amazing God. No wonder the Scripture declares God

is love (1 John 4:8), rather than love is God. It is more than a subtle difference in the

order of words; God is love because only love created by and originating with God is

worth finding, having, and reproducing. Anything that calls itself love and does not

start with God is not true. it is a hollow lie that will collapse under the weight of a bro-

ken world and time.

What does God desire from man in response to His divine love? In one word, simply

put: love. Not what the world or human flesh may try to label as love, because there is

a notable difference. A lot of what we call love, when dissected, is really selfishness

masquerading as love. What God desires from us, though simple, is only simple by

Jesus being in our life. When we willingly receive Jesus, He will do a work in our heart

that allows us to produce love (because remember God is love). God calls upon those

who have had His love manifested in them to love Him and correspondingly to con-

tinue to His expression of love, by allowing His divine love to overflow us by loving

others. As the love of God is unleashed in our lives, it is this love that will perfect us

and enable us to live this side of heaven (1 John 4:9-12).

If you have never accepted the love of God in Jesus, I hope you will with all urgency.

If you have, I challenge you in all you do this year, have a mission to, “love God” and

“love people” in all that you do. Ask yourself some important questions along the way

in what you do in church and outside of church: Does the way I am living, love God?

Love people? Is this the best way to live out my love for God? For people?

We waste a lot of exertion, futile attempts to change, to improve, to do better, to quit

something and fail… because we forget the simple (Rev 2:4)… accept God’s love,

love God, and love people.

With love, Pastor David

The Gem

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“We would like to thank everyone for all their work, partici-pation, support and prayers for Gabe and our family; not only

for the pancake breakfast but also for the love and concern

that is shown to us throughout every day. We would like eve-ryone to know that we thank each of you sincerely. We know

there were numerous tasks involved with the breakfast and

want each involved to know we greatly appreciate your contri-bution. Our words cannot express what each of you mean to

us nor how grateful we are to each person who has touched

and blessed our lives. Thank you and May God bless each of you. An update on Gabe: Most of you know that at his last

appointment in December the biopsy came back showing he

was rejecting the kidney, we did not expect this as he had been feeling well and his blood test looked okay. One of our con-

cerns for treatment was the doctor was going to use a medica-

tion that he had a reaction to in the past, thanks to prayers and especially to God, at the last minute the doctor decided to

treat with another method. We will head back to Cincinnati

next week for another biopsy scheduled on January 22. We thank you in advance for lifting him in prayer and we thank

you for being a praying Church. We love our Church family

and are grateful to each of you. In Christ Love, The Bingham Family”

“Dear church family, Pat and I wish to thank you for all the prayers, cards, and visits during my recent hospitalization and

home recovery. It is great that we have such an awesome God that cares for us. We appreciate the love in action efforts to

encourage us, strengthen us, and knowing the love you share

through Jesus. We look forward to being back at church in the near future.

Jack Scharling”

“Dear Cowee Church, Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for the gifts you gave my family at Christmas.

Words cannot express the gratitude I feel. Thank you and

may God bless you! Carol Ann Elliott”

“Thank you Church family for the support, prayers, and love shown to us during Bailey's health scare. Your thoughtful-

ness, kindness, and love helped us tremendously. We are so

grateful her episode happened at Cowee. What a blessing we have at CBC, to have so many great healthcare workers and

first responders in attendance! We can honestly say she

received better care while at church and in the ambulance, than she did in the hospital.

Randy, Paula, Bailey, and Gracie Gentry”

“Dear Pastor David & Friends at Cowee Baptist, your con-

tribution to the Gideon's International in my mother’s mem-

ory is greatly appreciated by me and my family. Your phone calls, cards, and support before, during and after my

mother’s death means so much to me. Thank you Cowee

Baptist for caring. Sincerely, Charles Stevens & Family”

“Dear Church Family, Thank you all so much for your prayers, the Sunset Restaurant gift certificate, the many

cards, FB notes and phone calls during my shoulder surgery

and recovery. A special “thanks” to Pastor Ronnie for com-ing to Asheville for my surgery, as well as his prayers and

phone calls. Thank you also to Pastor David and Pastor

Jason for their prayers. In Christ’s Love, Lydia Horton”

(received 12/2014)

“Dear Church, I would like to express my deepest thanks for

everything you did for my grandchildren for Christmas. The

children are in my custody until their mother leaves rehab. This is a 2 year program in Durham , NC. I signed up for

Holiday Angels to receive help, however, I never expected all

of the blessings you gave. The food, all the gifts, the gift card and even a surprise for my 15yr. old was dearly appreciated.

Thank you for making this holiday season a blessed one.

May God bless each and everyone of you! Please keep our family in prayer.

Angela McLeon”

Monthly Service at Macon Valley

Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

(3195 Old Murphy Rd.)

This Sunday, February 1, (2:15pm in the Spark Unit and 2:30 in the dining hall) and on the first Sunday of each month follow-ing, Cowee Baptist Church will be leading a worship service at Macon Valley Nursing Home. All are welcome & encouraged to

attend this time of fellowship & worship.

NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT STUDY: "What Every Christian

Ought to Know" Beginning Feb 11, 7pm. Led by Pastor David &

Steve Waldroop

Africa Missions Team Leaving in March:

The team (Pastor David, Sierra Womack, Jean Davis, Casey

Jennings and Brandan Shepherd) will be traveling 3/4-3/15. Please begin praying now over the team, their families, and the people they will reach. If you feel led to give

towards this mission, or to help a specific team member to offset

their airfare and expenses, please place your donation in an enve-lope. Clearly write your name,

"Africa Missions", the person you are contributing towards (if you are

giving towards a specific individual) and the amount. Checks should be written to Cowee Baptist Church (“Africa Missions” listed in

the memo portion).

The red squares represent the previous paid down portion of the debt for the Children’s Wing. The green squares represent the most recent paid down portion.

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1 Alicia Jepsen 12 Brooks Heard 17 Harvey Fouts 21 Thelma Sanders

2 Lindsey Dodge 12 John Hurst 17 Sebryna Mullenix 23 Kaylee Adams

2 Madison Holden 12 Dereck Jones 18 Nikki Swafford 23 Matthew Reynolds

4 Travis Jordan 12 Breanna Sanders 18 Eli Wishon 25 Lora Langlois

4 Teresa Smith 13 Abigail Brenner 18 Cohen Wishon 26 Alex Jepson

5 Kaye Rickman 13 Lauren Shannon 19 Linda Brogden 26 Alisha Shuler

6 Ann Bennett 14 Mikayla Hickman 19 Stephanie Hurst 27 Barry Breeden

6 Roy Burnette 14 Riley Jenkins 19 Beverly Wiggins 27 Sam Kelly

6 Knox Holbrooks 14 Helen Lambert 21 Riley Berry 27 Arnold Rickman

7 Graham Shaw 14 Eric Trammel 21 William Dunsmore 28 Jared Greenwood

8 Kelsey Averett 16 Jean Davis 21 Duane McHan 28 Tanner Jordan

8 Noah Brannon 16 Stephanie McConnell 21 Nancy Rogers 28 Alex White

11am Nursery 11am Preschool Children’s Church Toddlers

2/1 Tammy Foster & Carolyn West & Joel & Katy Jamie Shepherd &

Josephine Cabe Charles Cabe Schick Ashley Matthews

2/8 Kim Norton & Evelyn Greer & Kyle Norton & Jennifer Hicks &

Jen Adams Frances Gentry Kevin Adams Kathy Bates

2/15 Brent & Sarah Cindy Duffell & Kendra Jordan & Roy Burnette &

Holbrooks Jennifer Hicks Cherie Patterson Julie Jenkins

2/22 Lacy Harwood & Steve & Michelle Kaine Matthews & Sabrina Scruggs &

Barbara Roper Green Amanda Stewart Nancy Rogers

Cowee Baptist Church — February 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 BUILDING FUND SUNDAY

MACON VALLEY NURSING HOME SERVICE, 2:15pm DEACON (1-7): Don Capaforte

2 3 4 FAMILY MISSIONS NIGHT 5-7pm-PHOTO DIRECTORY REGISTRATION

5-7pm- (drop-in), Love in Action 5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper 6:15pm-Children’s Choir 6:30pm-Marriage Study 6:30pm– Adult Choir 6:30pm– Youth, Fusion 5/6 7pm– Mission Fr., RA’s, GA’s 5:30pm-WIDOWS’ BANQUET

5

6 Cowee Gems Lowry/

Martins Concert, SMCFTPA

7 Baptist Men’s Workday. 8:30am

Cowee Gems Valentine Party, 6:30pm

8 FOCUS on WMU Baby Bottle Kick-off Quarterly Business Meeting, 6pm DEACON (8-14): Jack Horton

9 10

11 5-7PM- (drop in) Love in Action 365

5-7pm-PHOTO DIRECTORY LAST DAY TO REGISTER 5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper 6:15pm-Children’s Choir 6:30pm– Youth, Fusion 5/6 6:30pm-Marriage Study 7pm– Adult Bible Study 7pm– CHILDREN’S VALENTINE PARTY Adult Choir

12

13 Parents’ Night Out, 5:30-8:30pm

14

15 Children’s Choir Performs, morning service Deacons’ Meeting, 4:30pm DEACON (15-21): Richard Lightner

16 6pm-Region 10 Baptist Men’s Rally at FBC

17 18 5-7PM- (drop in) Love in Action 365

5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper 6:15pm-Children’s Choir 6:30pm– Youth, Fusion 5/6 6:30pm-Marriage Study 7pm– Adult Bible Study 7pm– Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, Adult Choir PHOTO DAY (pre-register)

19 PHOTO DAY (pre-register)

20 Cowee Gems Game Night, PHOTO DAY (pre-register)

21 PHOTO DAY (pre-register)

22 Children’s Council, 4:30pm DEACON (22-28): Robbie Robison

23 6pm-Church Council Meeting

24 25 5-7PM- (drop in) Love in Action 365 5:30-6:30pm (drop-in)– Supper 6:15pm-Children’s Choir 6:30pm– Youth, Fusion 5/6 6:30pm-Marriage Study 7pm– Adult Bible Study 7pm– Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, Adult Choir PHOTO DAY (pre-register)

26 27 WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE RETREAT DEPARTS

28 WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE RETREAT

February 1 is Building Fund Sunday! February Deacon of the Week:

1-7 Don Capaforte 8-14 Jack Horton 15-21 Richard Lightner 22-28 Robbie Robison 3/1--3/7 David Morgan

February Ushers:

*Bobby Bolick

Jack Dillard, Sr. Mark Foster

Dereck Jones Roy Jones

Chuck Norton Roger Plemens **Rick Tallent

*Leader, ** Assistant

Leader

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Children's Choir will resume Wednesday,

Feb. 4th, from 6:15 - 6:45 pm! Please do not drop

children off before 6:05pm.

Parents should plan to bring children to the Children's

Worship Center (our new rehearsal room)

to pick up our performance schedule for the first half of 2015.

Children's Choir will perform for both services on Sunday,

February 15th.

Leader: Kim Clark Assistants: Bonnie Bennett,

Stephanie Jennings

By Sierra Womack, Children’s Ministry Director...

Children’s Council will meet Sunday, Fen. 22, 4:30pm.

Fri., February 13,

5:30-8:30PM

Kingdom Kids Center–Supper provided. To sign your child up or volun-teer to help with childcare, contact Sierra

Womack ([email protected])

God’s love is displayed most clearly at the cross,

where Christ died for the unworthy creatures who

were “dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1),

not because we did anything to deserve it, “but God

commends His love toward us in that while we were

yet sinners Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). The

object of God’s agape love never does anything to

merit His love. We are the undeserving recipients

upon whom He lavishes that love. His love was dem-

onstrated when He sent His Son into the world to

“seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10) and

to provide eternal life to those He sought and saved.

He paid the ultimate sacrifice for those He loves.

In the same way, we are to love others sacrificially.

Jesus gave the parable of the Good Samaritan as an

example of sacrifice for the sake of others, even for

those who may care nothing at all for us, or even hate

us, as the Jews did the Samaritans. Sacrificial love is

not based on a feeling, but a determined act of the

will, a joyful resolve to put the welfare of others

above our own. But this type of love does not come

naturally to humans. Because of our fallen nature, we

are incapable of producing such a love. If we are to

love as God loves, that love—that agape—can only

come from its true Source. This is the love which “has

been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit

given to us” when we became His children (Romans

5:5). Because that love is now in our hearts, we can

obey Jesus who said, “I give you a new command-

ment, that you love one another. As I have loved you,

you should also love one another” (John 13:34). This

new commandment involves loving one another as He

loved us sacrificially, even to the point of death. But,

again, it is clear that only God can generate within us

the kind of self-sacrificing love which is the proof that

we are His children. “By this we have known the love

of God, because He laid down His life for us. And we

ought to lay down our lives for the brothers” (1

John 3:16). Because of God’s love toward us, we are

now able to love one another. www.gotquestions.org.

February: The Love Month

When you think of a verse from the Bible that ex-

plains love in an understanding way, do you think of 1

Corinthians 13:4? Love is patient, love is kind. It does

not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not

dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily

angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love

does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It

always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and

always perseveres.

Have you ever heard the term “agape?” Maybe you

have been on a Walk to Emmaus and learned firsthand

what agape is. Below is an article I read recently that

did a good job explaining agape love.

"What is agape love?"

Answer:The Greek word agape is often translated

"love" in the New Testament. How is "agape love"

different from other types of love? The essence of

agape love is self-sacrifice. Unlike our English word

“love,” agape is not used in the Bible to refer to ro-

mantic or sexual love. Nor does it refer to close

friendship or brotherly love, for which the Greek word

philia is used. Nor does agape mean “charity,” a term

which the King James translators carried over from

the Latin. Agape love is unique and is distinguished

by its nature and character.

Agape is love which is of and from God, whose very

nature is love itself. The apostle John affirms this in1

John 4:8: “God is love.” God does not merely love;

He is love itself. Everything God does flows from His

love. But it is important to remember that God’s love

is not a sappy, sentimental love such as we often hear

portrayed. God loves because that is His nature and

the expression of His being. He loves the unlovable

and the unlovely (us!), not because we deserve to be

loved, but because it is His nature to love us, and He

must be true to His nature and character.

Fusion 5/6 will have drama

practice each Wed.

night, at 6:30 in their

classroom, G105.

Wednesday Night Opportunities for Children

(Ages 3 to 4th grade)

6:15pm: Children’s Choir (Children’s Worship

Center) 7:00pm: Children will be

escorted from Children’s Choir to Mission Friends, GA’s or RA’s.

Birth-2 (Younger Mission Friends, Nursery)

During the months of November and December, the RA's and GA's raised money for the WMU

project Pure Water, Pure Love. They raised $135 to provide 3 water filters (like the one to the

left) for missionary families around the world.

Children’s Valentine Party Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7pm

Devotion & Treats

We are growing! We will be adding a new Sunday morning toddler class in February!

By Pastor Jason, Associate Pastor & Minister of Students and Families...

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This past month we had the blessing of attending

the Strength to Stand Conference that is put on

by the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association.

There were near 60 of us that lodged in a cabin

in Pigeon Forge and we all had a great time of

fellowship and a great time in the Lord. The

theme of the conference was “RENOWN” and

had a theme verse of Habakkuk 3:2, “LORD, I

have heard the report about You; LORD, I stand

in awe of Your deeds. Revive Your work in

these years; make it known in these years. In

Your wrath remember mercy!” (HCSB)

As I thought about that verse and this prayer

of the prophet, it stirred my heart as I

thought about this in our time. Lord we

have heard of your great work... revive it in

our years!

We were challenged with this thought in

closing at the conference: for each of us to

live our lives to reflect His Glory so that He

will be made famous, in our time, for our

generation. As I listened to Pastor David

sharing on Sunday, I was reminded that this

is really simpler than we have made it. The

simple call to love God above anything else

in our life, and then to simply love others is

the one thing that enables each of us to live

our lives reflecting His glory, to a world

that so desperately needs to see Him. As

the lyrics of a song, “Build Your Kingdom

Here”, states so powerfully: “We are Your

church. We are the hope on earth.” May we

all live our lives in a way that proclaims

that hope, and causes not our name, but the

name of Christ to be glorified in all we do.

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Focus on Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU)…Feb. 8

WMU’S ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE FUND

RAISING PROJECT FOR SMPCC

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center (SMPCC) is a nonprofit Christian organiza-tion dedicated to saving lives in Macon County and surrounding areas.

Baby bottles will be available at locations throughout the church on February 8.

Fill provided baby bottles with your dona-tions of coins/bills/checks. Checks should be made payable to SMPCC. Dead-line to return bottles is March 8.

If you wish to receive a receipt from the Center, please fill out the card in the bottle.

Missions Reminders

February 1:

Souper Bowl of Caring

February 4:

Family Missions Night, 7:00pm Widows’ Banquet, 5:30pm

February 8:

Focus on WMU, SMPCC baby bottle kickoff

March 1-8: Week of Prayer for North Ameri-can Missions

March 8:

Deadline to return filled baby bot-tles for SMPCC

March 26:

Love In Action Day Team Leader Planning Meeting, 6:00pm

In 1990, a Super Bowl Sunday prayer inspired a group of young people to do something

more than celebrate a football game.

They created the Souper Bowl of Caring, and have mobilized youth across the country to

raise more than $98 million for people in need through local charities.

Please support the young ladies of our WMU in their effort to “love our neighbors” and

tackle hunger.

Hand $1.00 or a can of soup to the ushers, as you leave worship, on February 1.

Donations will be given to Carenet.

WMU encompasses these mission organizations:

Mission Friends (Birth-K) Girls in Action (Grades 1-4)

Acteens (Grades 7-12)

Women on Mission (18 & up)

Thank You to our

WMU Leaders!

WMU Director: Kaye Rickman

Asst. WMU Dir: Kathy Greenwood

WOM Coord: Karen Waldroop

WOM Grp 1: Geneva Burnette

WOM Grp 2, (WIN): Linda Brogden

Acteens: Tammy Foster

Girls in Action: Vicki Baldwin

Sierra Womack

Older Mission Friends: Nicole Bradley Paula Gentry

Younger Mission Friends: Jeana Capaforte

Amelia Capaforte Kathy Bates

Ruth Ann McDonald Karen Waldroop Cindy Cochran

Jamie Kelly Denise Parker

A FEW WMU HISTORY NOTES…

1886: WMU organized in NC

1888: WMU organized in SBC

1911: WMU organized at Cowee Baptist,

Mrs. Jennie Ray, first leader

1919: Sunbeams organized at Cowee; nursery, begin-

ner & primary classes followed

1939: Girls in Action (GAs) organized at Cowee

(ages 9-16); Zena Pearl Brogden living charter member

1945: Cowee WMU began first of two “circle” groups

for women

1970: GAs became grades 1-6, Acteens new organiza-

tion for grades 7-12

1972: Cowee WMU began annual White Christmas &

Carol Sing

1973: Sunbeams renamed Missions Friends; Josephine

Cabe first Mission Friends leader

1976: Cowee WMU added a third group for women,

Baptist Young Women

1981: Cowee Baptist Young Women held the first

annual Widow’s Banquet

1992: Cowee WMU held first annual Missions Picnic to

promote the Week of Prayer for NC missions

1999: Cowee WMU initiated and began the first Love

in Action Day

Present: WMU continues to carry out its tasks: pray-

ing for and giving to missions; doing missions; learning

about missions; developing spiritually toward a mis-

sions lifestyle and participating in the work of the

church and the denomination.

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2015 Offering Envelopes…

Offering envelopes are now available

at the entrances of the church.

Please feel free to take a set for your

family. Please note, in order for us to

record your offering in your name, all

contributions must be turned in via

envelope with your name and the

amount clearly marked on the outside

of the envelope.

Please contact the church office if

you would like info to set up an

automatic draft.

WED. SUNDAY SCHOOL

ANCHORS

1st Servant’s Heart,

Esther

2nd Willing Workers

3rd ABEL, Joy, Daughters

of the King

4th Dorcas, Gardner Holden,

Omega, 11am Adults

Cowee Gems – Mark Your Calendars. . .

Valentine Party - Saturday, Feb. 7, 6:30pm: Circle the date and let's go to Shuler’s Barn for

an evening of Valentine Fun. Bring your favorite dish. Sign up at the GEM mine.

Dinner and a Show - Friday, March 6 - MARK LOWRY & THE MARTINS at the

SMCFTPA. Meet at FATZ at 5:00pm for dinner prior to the show. Tickets are $25 per person

and are limited. Register NOW at the GEM MINE.

Game Night-Friday, February 20 - in The Hub.

Visit the Gem Mine for more information and registration, or contact Middie McSwain, 421-0170.

Love in Action 365… An opportunity to touch lives

Drop in Wednesdays, 5-7pm

Love in Action Be a blessing...

Volunteers needed EVERY Wednesday night.

Deliver a meal

Write a card

Make a phone call

Go on a visit

Lift up a prayer

Make a card

Assemble packets

Inclement Weather... In the event of inclement weather, please call the church office, 524-3469, and choose

extension 23 to listen for cancellations of services or tune in to local radio stations.

Also, see us on Facebook for updates.

Sunday delays or cancellations will be announced by 8pm Saturday evening, when

possible, or by 8am (for Crossover), and 9am (for 11am Service), on Sunday morning.

If public school is cancelled on Wednesday, there will be no evening services that

Wednesday evening.

Baptist Men…

Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, February 4, 7pm

Monthly Workday: Sat. February 7

All men are encouraged and welcome to attend!

For info, contact Brotherhood Director: Bill Fouts (342-1647, [email protected]).

Coming to Cowee Soon!

Contact Gen Bingham for more info,

371-2131.

Cowee Baptist Church 6301 Bryson City Road Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-3469

Phone: (828) 524-3469 Fax: (828) 524-5687 E-Mail: [email protected]

We’re on the Web! Visit us at: www.coweebaptist.org

Email Addresses…

Pastor David: [email protected]

Rev. Jason Smith: [email protected] Rev. Ronnie Branson: [email protected] Children’s Ministry Director: [email protected] Church Office: [email protected] Sound Techs:

[email protected]

CD/DVD Requests: [email protected]

Contact Us… Page 8