Church Life: Happenings at Cowan FBC

National Winner

Scotland Stewart, a sophomore at Franklin County High School, presented his national award-winning essay to the church on Memorial Day Sunday. Stewart’s “Why Is the Veteran Important?” took top honors in the National Voice of Democracy competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

 

Memorial Day

Churchgoers enjoyed two special speakers on Memorial Day Sunday.  From left: Rev. Matt Ledbetter, new Director of Missions for the Duck River Baptist Association, and  Scotland Stewart, winner of the National Voice of Democracy competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. They’re shown with Pastor L Z Johnson and Bobby Clark, Cowan FBC member and commander of the local VFW post.

Ethan recognized

Franklin High graduate Ethan Bradford received congratulations and the Matthew Johnson Scholarship at Graduate Recognition Sunday May 21. Pastor LZ Johnson presented the award. Looking on are proud parents Eric and Lisa Bradford and grandparents Linda and Johnny Bradford. Ethan begins schooling at the Southeast Lineman Training Center this summer.

Welcome!

Welcome new member Jane Hawkins.

At the ball game

Faithful Encouragers had a good time harassing the umpire at a recent Chattanooga Lookouts game.  For more about the 50+ Faithfuls, CLICK HERE.