SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 35:00 PM Connect Groups6:00 PM WorshipSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 48:15 AM Bible Fellowship9:00 AM Library/Bookstore Cart open9:30AM Worship/Connect Groups11:00 AM Worship/Connect Groups4:00 PM Youth Choir 5:00 PM Youth K2 Ultimate Super Bowl PartyMONDAY, FEBRUARY 59:30 AM Women's Prayer BandTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 66:30 AM Men's Breakfast7:30 AM Men's Prayer Band9:00 AM Celebration Singers7:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Ministries

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 79:00 AM Women’s Prayer Band10:00 AM Women's Bible Study1:30 PM Caregivers Support Group5:00 PM Wednesday Night Supper5:30 PM Library open5:30 PM Youth Bible Discovery6:00 PM Orchestra Rehearsal6:30 PM Preschool/Children/Youth6:45 PM Pastor's Bible Study6:45 PM Adult Worship Choir6:45 PM Equip Classes

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 89:00 AM GriefShare

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

5:00 PM Connect Groups6:00 PM Worship

OppOrtunities

AIM ~ All Inclusive Ministry

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.

16333 Highway 1085 Covington, LA 70433

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

www.FbcCov.org

9:30 AM

Gloria PittmanGayle PoundsDenny Bruhl

new MeMbers - January 28

DEACONS IN MINISTRY

Feburary 4 - Feburary 10, 2018

11:00 AM

Shay and Emory PowellBJ and Emily Knox

Mike and Chrissie KuparBarbara Beyl

Kyle and Courtney Gulledge

9:30 AM

Carly BoudreauxJeremy and Jenna Graham

Kent and Lauren BusbeeBen and Lizzie Boyce

Burny and Cindi RobinsonDaniel and Jenni Caldwell

Live Streaming Available at

fbccov.org/live - including music!

3 WORSHIP SERVICES

Saturday @ 6 PM Sunday @ 9:30 & 11:00 AM

fbccov.org/messages has the latest sermons and series archives you can watch anytime

from your computer

February 3-4, 2018

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COVINGTON

New Members since September 1, 2017

Baptism : 30 Letter : 39 Statement : 27

TOTAL : 96

Sign up online at FbcCov.org

11:00 AM

Debi WingfieldMakayla Soileau

Susan Rolston

WORSHIP CARE

FEBRUARY 11

Todd Snure 504-606-0547 Steve Soileau 985-807-2034Jeremy Windom 985-966-2901

Join us Wednesdays for Discipleship Classes, Bible Study, and Wednesday Night Supper !

SUPPER is 5:00pm - 6:30pm$6/Adult, $5/Child, $25/Family

No Reservations required

Session 2 begins Wednesday, Febuary 21See website for details

Randy Patterson (B)Anderson/Padgett

Allie Robison (B)8th Grade

Jan Randall Tridico (L)

Friday, February 23, 2018First Baptist Church Covington

Tom (L) and Brenda (L)Callicutt

Ruth Gong (B)2nd Grade

Donald (B) and Carol Lyn (B) Hoffmann

Christy Paulsell (S) P.J. Paulsell (S)

Ron (S) and Kristi (S) Navarro

John (L) and Lindsey (L)Williams Haley Wagner (L)

I N T R O D U C I N G

Connect GroupsConnect Groups

f o r m e r l y k n o w n a s B i b l e Fe l l o w s h i p s

Visit FbcCov.org or a welcome kiosk to find a Connect Group that is right for you. Connect Groups are offered Saturdays at 5:00pm and Sundays at 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am.

Connect to Christ // Connect to OthersConnect to God’s Word // Connect to Church

Friday, March 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. $15 in advance/ $20 at the door

First Baptist Church Covington

Presents Live

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, Children/A.I.M. mfredericks@fbccov.org Ashley Roberts, Children Associate aroberts@fbccov.org Cindy Rush, Children Worship Associate crush@fbccov.org Darlene Drivon, Preschool ddrivon@fbccov.org John Monroe, Congregational Care Associate jmonroe@fbccov.org Benji Cowart, Worship Pastor bcowart@fbccov.org Jenna Cowart, Worship Pastor jcowart@fbccov.org David Logan, Minister of Music dlogan@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 PM. If 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 ministryhelps 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.

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

NEVER ALONE! Single Moms Support Group – Join us every Wednesday night at 6:45 PM in Room U502, for a time of sharing and seeking God's guidance for our walk as Single Moms. Children and Youth activities offered and Preschool is open. For more information, contact Robbi Hammett at 985-730-3006.

STAY CONNECTED! Please note: Our calendar takes about a month to complete and some entries may not be finished by the time we go to press. Please make sure we have your email address, check it often, and sign up for our Facebook page at FBC Cov SAM for invitations, updates, and reminders. If you have trouble getting connected, please see Lori Lewis and she can get it done!

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 15 - ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL!!

UPWARD SPORTS for K–6TH GRADE

You can still REGISTER online for Spring SOCCER! Registration cost is $85 per child. Deadline to register is March 3. First practice is Monday, February 19 and the first game is March 10, 2018. Register at www.fbccov.org/Ministires/Kids&Students/UpwardSports. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering,contact Glynn Robinson at 892-2149 or grobinson@fbccov.org

ADULTS 55+ MINISTRY

YOUNG AT HEART ~ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 ~ 10:30 AM ~ COST: $10 FELLOWSHIP HALL Amelia Kate Thompson will entertain us with some special music and Jim Fletcher will share some of his life story and God’s faithfulness. Please make reservations online at http://fbccov.org/ministries/adults-55/, in your Connect Group or by calling the church office before noon on Friday, February 16.

ASCEND STUDENT MINISTRY (7th - 12th Grade)

Look Higher. Live Higher.

SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UP has passed, but if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact the Youth staff. Also if you are signed up, please make sure you pay your remaining balance by February 11th to receive the early bird price.DNOW-Early bird lasts until February 11 - $60. After that date the price will in-crease to $80. $100 max for families.Sunday, February 4 ~ 5:00 PM-Half-time. "The Ultimate Super Bowl Party" K2Sunday, February 18 ~ Ascend home groups meet on campus.

KIDS MINISTRY (K - 6th Graders)

Discipleship is not just for adults! Our children's discipleship classes meet every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:45 pm in the Children's Building. TEAM B.L.A.S.T (formerly known as Bible Drill) meets for 4th-6th graders. If you want to know more about this or any of our other Kids Ministry opportunities, contact Maggie Fredericks at mfredericks@fbccov.org.CENTRI-KID CAMPS are designed for kids who have completed the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. We are offering two great camps this summer:A weekend camp from July 5-7 and a week-long camp from July 30-August 3.This upcoming summer at Centri-Kid Camps, we will be learning about God’s design for us and who we are in Christ based on Ephesians 2:10. We will learn how we are His workmanship and how we are created in His image. God’s blueprint shows us that we are truly loved, completely forgiven, and prepared for a purpose to share the gospel.Both camps will have the same theme, same games like OMC (Organized Mass Chaos), same Bible study, and same great fun for everyone!Register online at fbccov.org (under Events); $50 deposit is required.

NEW Believer's Class for kids coming in March! Our New Believer's Class for Kids is designed for K-6th grade who have recently made a decision to follow Jesus and desire to take the next step in growing their faith. Two classes are offered:• K-3rd grade taught by Dana Walters in room C201/Brazil• 4th-6th grades taught by Maggie Fredericks in room C216/FranceClasses meet every Sunday in March at 11:00AM. Register your child at fbccov.org and contact Maggie Fredericks at mfredericks@fbccov.org for any additional information.

FBC

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

(Birth - 4 Year Olds) FBCJOIN THE FIRST IMPRESSIONS TEAM

The following positions are available: 18 Parking Lot Entrance Hosts - Offers our guests their very first impression of FBC. This position provides initial directions to our guest so they can find their way around our campus. 8 Golf Cart Drivers - Safely transport our guests throughtout the parking lot, bringing them to their desired location on campus. 60 Door Hosts - Warmly greet guests as they enter the buildings around the campus. 18 Guest Services - Volunteers will provide information about groups and events at FBC and assist guests with any questions they may have. 50 Guest Services Guides (Runners) - Guide guests to their desired location once they enter the building.

Contact Anna Richey at arichey@fbccov.org to join the team.

MOTHER’S DAY OUT Registration for 2018/2019 School Year• FBC Covington Members and Returning Students ~ February 20-22, 9:00AM-

11:00AM • Open enrollment for NEW Families ~ Thursday, February 22, 10:00AM – noonTours are available from 9:30 –11:30AM (T, W, Th) PRIOR to Mardi Gras Holiday. For more information, call 985-867-9052 or email bbryan@fbccov.org.

SAVE THE DATE:

Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:00-8:45PM"Our Story"

A night of praise and worship for women with Jenna and Benji Cowart sharing their

personal story through song and testimony.Free event with childcare available by

registration at ddrivon@fbccov.org

2018 MISSION TRIPS

May 26-29 ~ Mexico. Home building. Families and individuals welcome.

June 23-30 ~ Rapid City, South Dakota. Vaction Bible School and evangelism. Families and individuals welcome.

September 1-11 ~ Prague, Czech Republic. Servant evangelism. Trip to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland.

October 6-14 ~ Medellin, Columbia. English as a second language and evangelism.November 19-21 ~ Atlanta, Georgia. Operation Chirstmas Child box distribution

center. Ages 13 and over.December 29- January 9 ~ 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.

AIM - All Inclusive SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

YES WE CAN! Family Festival and Expo for our Special Friends and their families coming April 14th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Details on how you can volunteer coming soon!

CONTEMPO (Women on Mission)

Ragan's Hope (Helping Other Parents Endure and Embrace The Future) is a non-profit which is committed to helping parents of children with serious ongoing medical conditions or injuries endure the initial impact and embrace the future, in the name of Christ. One of our annual events is creating Easter bags to give to our Louisiana families we support and distribute to various hospitals in Louisiana. We would like to invite all members to participate! A list of suggested donations is on our website www.fbccov.org or in your Connect Group announcements. Please bring your items to the collection bins at each entrance by Sunday, March 4. These Easter bags will be assembled for newborns to 18 year olds. Visit www.raganshope.org to get more information on how you can support families in medical crisis.