Cowan First Baptist Church
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Loving God, Loving People, Serving Both

WEATHER UPDATE

In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

If you need assistance due to the cold weather (food, heat, etc.) call John Peck, 931-607-5331 or L Z Johnson, 931-636-8800.
 
Weather Delay–UPDATED
The Women on Mission Christmas party scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 10) has been postponed until Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6:00 p.m. (not Thursday, Dec. 12 as previously announced).  The party still will take place at the church.
Monthly business meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6:00 p.m.

 

It's time to reach the world for Jesus

 
 
 
 
 

Congratulations to Cowan FBC’s worship leader, Kyle Hatchett. He’s been named Young Professional of the Year by the Franklin County, TN, Chamber of Commerce.

 

Top Football Official

Well done, Eric Bradford, winner of the A.F. Bridges Award for Athletic District 6 of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA).  The Bridges Award recognizes Eric as the top secondary school football official for the year in District 6.  He and his wife, Lisa, are the youth directors at Cowan FBC.

 

 

 

Fresh Start on the New Testament

 

If you weren’t able to begin the one-year New Testament reading program last October, we’ll start fresh January 5, 2020.  Look for new reading guides soon.

 

Meanwhile, if you started the program last October, just keep reading and enjoying the Word.

 

 

 

Library Coming Soon

 

The walls are painted, the shelves are installed and volunteers have been busy collecting and organizing books and videos for the soon-to-be church library.

 

Look for the library to open in January, God willing.  If you have books or videos you’d like to donate, please get in touch with Scarlett Cole, Robin Mays or Carla Willingham.

 

 

Calendar Update

The Monday night Bible study will not meet in December.  The study group will begin meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. starting in January. 

 

 
 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child

Goal: 100 boxes

Boxes delivered: 107

Thanks, Church!

 

New Sunday School Class

Who: Single Parent Family Ministry and Warriors for Christ

What: The book of James.  (No textbook needed; simply come and join.)

When: Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Where: Room 103

Everyone loved and welcome.  For more information, call Jan Campbell, 352-360-9942.

   

Read the New Testament in a Year

Week 10 (Dec. 8-14)

Hebrews 2-6: In Christ, we find mercy and grace in time of need.

If you need a copy of the one-year New Testament reading guide, please check the table in the lobby.  Also, “fresh start” January-December reading guides will be available soon.

New Ministry Rolling

Cowan FBC’s new Single Parent Family Ministry is under way.  The Warriors for Christ group has already formed a new Sunday school class to study the book of James.  Also on the schedule are Wednesday evening devotionals on a variety of topics set for Dec. 4, Dec. 18 and Jan. 8.

Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m.; Wednesday devotionals are 6:00 p.m.  The Warriors for Christ meet in room 103.

Everyone is loved and welcome, promised ministry coordinator Jan Campbell.  For more information, contact her at 352-360-9942.

 

 CALENDAR UPDATE

The first-Saturday men’s ministry is on break until February. 

No meeting Saturday, Dec. 7, or Saturday, Jan. 4. 

Look for activities to resume in February 2020.

 

 

 
Loving God. Loving People. Serving Both.

 

Life’s Greatest Question

 

Do you know for certain that you will go to Heaven when you die? Would you say that is something you are still working on? One thing you can know for sure - God loves you! God's Word is very clear, either you will spend eternity with God or suffer eternal separation.

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:16-17  

Spotlight on Service - Good News Club

What is Good News Club@? Good News Club is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) in which our trained and cleared teachers and staff meet with children at Cowan Elementary School each Tuesday afternoon at 3:00pm. Cowan Elementary School is a place the children are familiar with and can easily navigate and safely join in with their parent or guardian's permission. Each week our teachers present an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF Press. This action packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a mission story, and review games or other activities focused on the lesson's theme.

The purpose of the Good News Club is to share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.

Want to join us as we teach children about Jesus Christ or enroll your child in the Good News Club? If so, please contact Erik Cole at 931-315-9795.

 

 

DECEMBER 2019 MINISTRY NOTES
Sunday Dec. 1
1st Sunday
of Advent
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast at Logan's Place
8:55 a.m. - Prayer meeting
9:15 a.m. - Sunday school
10:25 a.m. - Worship service
10:25 a.m. - Children's church
 
5:00 p.m. - Choir practice     
6:00 p.m. - Team Kids / Youth meeting
6:15 p.m. - Hanging of the greens worship service
7:15 p.m. - Ladies fitness class
 Nursery provided
1 Begin week 9 of reading through the New Testament in a Year.  
3 10:30 a.m. - Faithful Encouragers Christmas party  
4 6:00 p.m. - Single Parent Family Ministry Bible study New study group
5 Women on Mission and youth booths at Monterey Station, Cowan  
7 6:00 p.m. - New Vision Sunday school class party at church  
Sunday Dec. 8
2nd Sunday
of Advent
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast at Logan's Place
8:55 a.m. - Prayer meeting
9:15 a.m. - Sunday school
10:25 a.m. - Worship service
10:25 a.m. - Children's church
 
5:00 p.m. - Yokefellows training
5:30 p.m. - Deacons and Yokefellows meeting
6:15 p.m. - Junior Celebration Choir Christmas program
 Nursery provided
8 Begin week 10 of reading through the New Testament in a Year.  
10 6:00 p.m. - Women on Mission Christmas party at church  Moved to 12/17
11 6:00 p.m. - Monthly business meeting  
14
8:00 a.m. - Ladies book club
 
6:00 p.m. - Deacons, Yokefellows, staff and spouses Christmas gathering at church
  
Sunday Dec. 15
3rd Sunday
of Advent
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast at Logan's Place
8:55 a.m. - Prayer meeting
9:15 a.m. - Sunday school
10:25 a.m. - Worship service
10:25 a.m. - Children's church
 
5:00 p.m. - Choir practice     
6:00 p.m. - Team Kids / Youth meeting
6:15 p.m. - Celebration Choir Christmas cantata
7:15 p.m. - Churchwide Christmas party
 Nursery provided
15 Begin week 11 of reading through the New Testament in a Year.  
17 6:00 p.m. - Women on Mission Christmas party at the church Moved from Dec. 10.
18 6:00 p.m. - Happy birthday, Jesus, party (children and youth)  
18 6:00 p.m. - Single Parent Family Ministry Bible study New study group
Sunday Dec. 22
4th Sunday
of Advent
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast at Logan's Place
8:55 a.m. - Prayer meeting
9:15 a.m. - Sunday school
10:25 a.m. - Worship service / Baby dedication
10:25 a.m. - Children's church
 
5:00 p.m. - Choir practice     
6:00 p.m. - Team Kids / Youth meeting
6:15 p.m. - Candlelight Communion service
7:15 p.m. - Ladies fitness class
 Nursery provided
22 Begin week 12 of reading through the New Testament in a Year.  
Dec. 23-25 Church office closed  
Sunday Dec. 29
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast at Logan's Place
8:55 a.m. - Prayer meeting
9:15 a.m. - Sunday school
10:25 a.m. - Worship service
10:25 a.m. - Children's church
 
5:00 p.m. - Choir practice     
6:00 p.m. - Team Kids / Youth meeting
6:15 p.m. - Worship service / Youth worship service
7:15 p.m. - Ladies fitness class
 Nursery provided
29 Begin week 13 of reading through the New Testament in a Year.  

 

 

 
The Main Thing 
The starting point for CFBC is Jesus. Our hunger is to know Him and share His love with those around us. We invite you to know Him and know what it means to be forgiven and truly follow Christ. Life is full of demands, conflicts, struggles and tough decisions. Meeting those challenges takes strength, and that strength can only be found in Jesus Christ, and we unashamedly proclaim Him as Lord! That's why we like to say that CFBC is a great place to belong, filled with loving people ready to welcome you.....We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!      
 
What is Heaven and how do I get there?   
What do you think it takes for a person to go to Heaven?  Please review the information found under God's Plan of Salvation icon or if you would like to speak with someone about Eternal Life, please call the church office at 931-967-7506 and speak to Ann.  She will direct you to one of our Ministry Team members to answer your questions.  
 
 
 316 W. Cumberland St. 
Cowan, TN 37318 
Tel: 931-967-7506 
Email: CFirstBaptist316@gmail.com 
Website:  www.cowanfirstbaptist.org 
Facebook: @CowanFirstBC  
Twitter: @bc_first
 
 
 
SERVICE SCHEDULE 
 
SUNDAY MORNING                        SUNDAY EVENING:
 
8:30am Breakfast                                          5:00pm Adult Choir Practice 
8:55am Prayer Meeting                                 6:00pm Children's Choir Practice 
9:15am Sunday School                                 6:00pm Team Kids 
10:25am  Worship                                         6:00pm Youth 
                                                                      6:15pm Worship
                                                                      7:15pm Ladies Fitness Class
 
MONDAY: 6:30pm Bible Study (September - May)  
 
TUESDAY: 6:30pm Women's Bible Study (September - May)  
 
WEDNESDAY:
 
6:00pm Children's Meal 
6:00pm Discipleship (June - August) (DTS Seminary Bible Studies) 
6:00pm Children's Ministry 
6:00pm Youth Ministry   
6:00pm Visitation Team
7:15pm Ladies Fitness Class
 
BUSINESS MEETING: 6:00pm, third Wednesday of each month.
 
 
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