2020 Family Album

Faithful Encouragers annual breakfast, January 2020

Sometimes lining up the Faithfuls for a group shot is like herding kittens.

But the results are pretty good.

Isaiah Brings Down the Steeple

Winter storm Isaiah rolled through Cowan the afternoon of Jan. 11, 2020, bringing rain, high winds and just enough of a push to topple the church steeple. The steeple was a loss, but happily there were no injuries and damage to the main structure was not extensive. The steeple was restored June 4.

Winter youth retreat

Youth-sponsored Celebration of Love, February

Gideon Sunday, with speaker Terry Nunley

Predator-proofing

Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller (R) visited Cowan FBC in March 2020 to present tips on how to keep kids safe from child predators. The event, which outgrew the chapel and was moved into the main sanctuary, was sponsored by the Single Parent Family Ministry. Sheriff Fuller is shown with Pastor LZ Johnson.

Church in the year of COVID-19
E-church temporarily replaced in-person services in the spring of 2020 as Cowan FBC switched to online worship.

Thanks, moms

Milred Hatchett was recognized as Cowan FBC’s most seasoned mother on Mother’s Day 2020.

Doors and Drawers

Women on Mission renovated the church kitchen, May-July 2020.

Graduation Celebration, May

Men’s Ministry work day, May

Sometimes a tree needs a little encouragement.

Moving Up, June 7, 2020

Cowan FBC recognized its young scholars advancing from elementary to middle school. Shown with co-youth director Erik Cole and Pastor LZ Johnson are (from left): Jasper Henley, Andrew Merrett and Nathan Merrett.

Faithful Encouragers Bell Buckle trip, June 2020

Getting everyone lined up for the group photo usually is a challenge.

Faithful Encouragers at the Cookie Jar Cafe, July 2020

Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, July 2020

Chapel remodel, July 2020

Who are those masked people?

Faithful Encouragers dutifully put on their eyeglass-fogging masks for an August 2020 outing to Old Greenbrier Restaurant.

Back on the bus and back to Cowan.

Linda Bradford is either waving or directing traffic. Either way, she does it well.

Now look at those smiling faces!

After lunch, it was time for unveiling.

Ann Glover retirement reception, August 30, 2020

Wishing the best to one of Cowan FBC’s favorite people.

Blindfolds required

Faithful Encouragers mystery trip, September 17, 2020

Celebrators Conference, October 2020

Carnton historic site, November 2020

A lot of boxes, November 2020

Pastor LZ Johnson (left) joined Susan and Judd Clements in admiring the 158 Operation Christmas Child boxes donated by CFBC members. The Clements, retired missionaries to Tanzania, spearhead the Christmas box drive every year.

Eggstravaganza, November 2020

Pastor LZ, perhaps the only Southern Baptist minister in the universe who doesn’t like chicken, managed to choke down a few bites of his least favorite food during Eggstravaganza. The pastor was making good on a promise to the New Vision Sunday School class: If they would refurbish their threadbare classroom, he would eat a small amount of fried fowl. They did, he did.

A swig of honey helps.

Cold Day, Warm Group, December 1, 2020

Faithful Encouragers needed a sunny spot for their group photo at Miss Mary Bobo’s in Lynchburg. The group had Christmas weather for their Christmas luncheon—cold with a dusting of snow.

In keeping with tradition, it took the Faithfuls a few tries to get ready for the group photo.