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December’s Average Attendance Morning Worship: 404 Sunday School: 220 ———————————————————————————————————— January Special Dates (Specific times listed on pg. 3) 1/01 New Year’s Day Office Closed 1/02 Passion Youth Conference (Departure) 1/02 Cowee D-Groups Jumpstart with Pastor Jason in Crossover No Meal/ No Regular Activities 1/04 Passion Youth Conference (Return) 1/06 Building Fund Sunday 1/06 Macon Valley Service 1/09 Family Missions Night 1/10 GEMS HomeLight Ministry 1/12 Baptist Men’s Workday 1/13 Deacons’ Meeting 1/18 Crossroads Winter Youth Conference (Departure) 1/18 KIDS’ Night Out 1/21 Crossroads Winter Youth Conference (Return) 1/27 Church Council 1/27 Quarterly Business Mtg. Church Newsletter January 2019 Inside this Issue: Bible Reading Plan & More Pg. 2 Monthly Calendar Pg. 3 Children Pg. 4 Students & Families Pg. 5 Missions Pg. 6 Announcements & Events Pg. 7 Baptisms & New Members Pg. 8 Church Family. Over this past year my heart has stirred toward discipleship in a way that has impacted my life greatly. Through many different ways, the Lord has clearly spoken to me, to our staff, to our deacons, and to our church all pointing toward the same call: to be a people that make disciples who make disciples. After a time of repenting before the Lord for the lack of effective intentional discipling relationships in my life, spending much time in prayer and Scripture, reading multiple books, and while taking a discipleship class at Liberty, I began to meet with our deacons and other groups about how we could more effectively make disciples in our setting. One thing was clear through all these studies and books: an effective discipleship strategy is not based on a curriculum or program. Effective discipleship strategies are based on intentional relationships around the Word of God that have a purpose of seeing every person mature in Christ (Col. 1:28). As we studied and examined characteristics of a mature disciple in these group settings, it was evident that our strategy to make disciples needed to have a focus of forming spiritual disciplines in the life of every believer. Mature disciples regularly read the Word, meditate on the Word, and memorize the Word. They pray for one another and the lost, living life on mission for God’s glory. The first and single greatest factor in the maturity of a disciple is Bible engagement, and as a result of that, other spiritual disciplines seem to fall into place naturally. With this thought, my hope is that we will engage in the scriptures in a way that is greater than ever before, and that every one of our lives would be changed for His Glory. The F260 Bible reading plan is the plan we have selected and includes five (5) days of reading each week, along with suggested memory verses as well. There are two gap days on the weekend to allow for digging further in the Word, or to catch up if you happen to miss a day. Printed copies of the F260 are available at church and online at coweebaptist.org/disciple. This month’s readings are included below. Let’s marinate in the Scriptures this year and allow them to impact every area of our lives, Pastor Jason
Transcript of Church Average Attendance Newsletter January...
December’s Average Attendance
Morning Worship: 404
Sunday School: 220
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January Special Dates (Specific times listed on pg. 3)
1/01 New Year’s Day
Office Closed
1/02 Passion Youth Conference
(Departure)
1/02 Cowee D-Groups Jumpstart
with Pastor Jason
in Crossover
No Meal/
No Regular Activities
1/04 Passion Youth Conference
(Return)
1/06 Building Fund Sunday
1/06 Macon Valley Service
1/09 Family Missions Night
1/10 GEMS HomeLight Ministry
1/12 Baptist Men’s Workday
1/13 Deacons’ Meeting
1/18 Crossroads Winter Youth
Conference (Departure)
1/18 KIDS’ Night Out
1/21 Crossroads Winter Youth
Conference (Return)
1/27 Church Council
1/27 Quarterly Business Mtg.
Church Newsletter January 2019
Inside this Issue: Bible Reading Plan & More Pg. 2 Monthly Calendar Pg. 3 Children Pg. 4 Students & Families Pg. 5 Missions Pg. 6 Announcements & Events Pg. 7 Baptisms & New Members Pg. 8
Church Family.
Over this past year my heart has stirred toward discipleship in a way that has impacted my life greatly. Through many different ways, the Lord has clearly spoken to me, to our staff, to our deacons, and to our church all pointing toward the same call: to be a people that make disciples who make disciples. After a time of repenting before the Lord for the lack of effective intentional discipling relationships in my life, spending much time in prayer and Scripture, reading multiple books, and while taking a discipleship class at Liberty, I began to meet with our deacons and other groups about how we could more effectively make disciples in our setting. One thing was clear through all these studies and books: an effective discipleship strategy is not based on a curriculum or program. Effective discipleship strategies are based on intentional relationships around the Word of God that have a purpose of seeing every person mature in Christ (Col. 1:28).
As we studied and examined characteristics of a mature disciple in these group settings, it was evident that our strategy to make disciples needed to have a focus of forming spiritual disciplines in the life of every believer. Mature disciples regularly read the Word, meditate on the Word, and memorize the Word. They pray for one another and the lost, living life on mission for God’s glory. The first and single greatest factor in the maturity of a disciple is Bible engagement, and as a result of that, other spiritual disciplines seem to fall into place naturally. With this thought, my hope is that we will engage in the scriptures in a way that is greater than ever before, and that every one of our lives would be changed for His Glory. The F260 Bible reading plan is the plan we have selected and includes five (5) days of reading each week, along with suggested memory verses as well. There are two gap days on the weekend to allow for digging further in the Word, or to catch up if you happen to miss a day. Printed copies of the F260 are available at church and online at coweebaptist.org/disciple. This month’s readings are included below.
Let’s marinate in the Scriptures this year and allow them to impact every area of our lives,
Pastor Jason
“Dear Church Family, It’s sometimes easy to forget that there are nice people out there doing nice things for others. Thanks for being such a special reminder. Thank you so much for your many prayers and for the gift card at Thanksgiving.” Anna Mason and Julia Mason
“To Cowee Baptist, What a surprise when Michael opened the card and found not only an outreach of love and kindness for his recovery, but also a generous gift certificate. Thank you, Cowee Baptist, for all the love you have given to Michael and myself. We feel the same about you.” Michael and Connie Geiger
“Dear Cowee Family, What a blessing to know we have wonderful people like our Church family praying for us at all times! Thank you for the certificate, cards, calls-but most of all for your love and prayers during my down time. Please remember us always. God Bless each of you! Love In Christ.” Ralph and Thelma Sanders
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CHILDREN’S WING
PAYOFF
Month of November 2018
Loan Balance: $123,522.51
Paid on loan principal: $5,735.56
Colored in: 10 squares
($5735.56/596=9.62)
At this point: 870 squares are colored in.
Cowee Baptist Church —January 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
12/30 DEACON (12/30-1/05) Mike Arnold
12/31
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New Year’s Day Office Closed
2 Passion Youth Conference
Wednesday Activities
NO Meal/NO Regular Wed. Activities
7:00 p.m. Cowee D-Groups Jumpstart with Pastor Jason in Crossover
3 Passion Youth Conference
4 Passion Youth Conference
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BUILDING FUND SUNDAY
Macon Valley Worship 2:15 p.m.
DEACON (1/06-1/12) Roger Plemens
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9 Family Missions Night
Wednesday Activities
5:00 p.m. Love in Action 365 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. NO Small Group Studies 6:30 p.m. Youth Worship 6:30 p.m. Fusion 5/6 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. Mission Friends, RA’S, GA’s 7:00 p.m. Adult Mission Groups
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GEMS HomeLight Ministry
10:00 a.m.
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Baptist Men’s Workday 8:30 a.m.
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Deacons’ Mtg. 4:30 p.m.
DEACON (1/13-1/19) Bruce Harwood
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Wednesday Activities 5:00 p.m. Love in Action 365 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Small Group Studies Resume 6:30 p.m. Youth Worship 6:30 p.m. Fusion 5/6 7:00 p.m. Mission Friends, RA’s, GA’s 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir
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Crossroads Winter Youth Conference
KIDS’ Night Out 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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Crossroads Winter Youth Conference
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Crossroads Winter Youth Conference
DEACON (1/20-1/26) Casey Jennings
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Crossroads Winter Youth Conference
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Wednesday Activities 5:00 p.m. Love in Action 365 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Small Group Studies 6:30 p.m. Youth Worship 6:30 p.m. Fusion 5/6 7:00 p.m. Mission Friends, RA’s, GA’s 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir
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27 Church Council
4:30 p.m.
Quarterly Business Mtg. 6 p.m.
DEACON (1/27-2/02) Kaine Matthews
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Wednesday Activities 5:00 p.m. Love in Action 365 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Small Group Studies 6:30 p.m. Youth Worship 6:30 p.m. Fusion 5/6 7:00 p.m. Mission Friends, RA’s, GA’s 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir
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02/01
02/02
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Crossover Service
11:00 a.m.
*Bill Meyers Josh Stewart
Brent Holbrooks David Adams
Nathan Brenner Barry Breeden
*Team Leader
Traditional Service
8:45 a.m.
Dennis Bishop Bobby Crisp Ron Gentry
**Joel Medford Bill Meyers
*Keith Parker Larry Pickens
*Leader ** Assistant Leader
1 Cheyene Howell 12 Kimberly Timan 24 Heather Baldwin
1 Presley Mashburn 12 Sierra Womack 24 Stan Railsback
2 Mike Bingham 14 Bob Bourke 25 Lucas Dodge
4 Vicki Baldwin 15 Evelyn Hoffman 25 Taylor Ensley
6 Jack Baldwin 15 Jack Horton 25 Pamela Shepherd
6 Stephanie Jennings 15 Ethan Pruitt 27 Abel Crabtree
6 Patricia Owenby 15 Tara Riles 28 Russell Hawkins
8 Jonathan Fouts 18 Wanda Jones 28 Clairene Patterson
8 Rick Snyder 18 Jeania Teague 28 Brinkley Robison
9 Mandy Fouts 19 Emma Breeden 29 Judy Jamison
9 Dustin Woods 19 David Holton 30 Bill McGaha
10 Michelle Green 21 Darian Patterson 31 Stephen Baldwin
10 Lynne Kurimay 22 Kathy Greenwood 31 Mack Brogden
10 Hannah Trammel 23 Lea Miller
11 Robbie Robison 23 Patricia Monahan
12 Joshua McGaha 23 Case Perry
12/30-1/05 Mike Arnold
1/06-1/12 Roger Plemens
1/13-1/19 Bruce Harwood
1/20-1/26 Casey Jennings
1/27-2/02 Kaine Matthews
SCHEDULE
Please log into www.planningcenter.com to see when you are scheduled to work with the
children this month. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Chris
Ushers Ministry
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MESSAGE FROM MS. MAGGIE: Happy New Year!
Made for Praise will resume January 9, 2019. We look forward to seeing you back at children’s choir.
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RETIREMENT-AGED FELLOWSHIP CHRIST-CENTERED MINISTRY
Email Addresses
Rev. Jason Smith [email protected]
Rev. Chris Ciufo
Rev. Ronnie Branson [email protected]
Church Office
Financial Secretary [email protected]
CD/DVD Requests
6301 Bryson City Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Contact Us Office Hours: M-F, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Phone: (828) 524-3469
Fax: (828) 524-5687
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.coweebaptist.org
Consider forming or being part of a Cowee D-Group where groups of three (3) to six (6) people of the same gender meet weekly, and intentionally, for the purpose of becoming disciples who
make disciples. A group simply follows the same Bible reading plan and meets together weekly at a set time that works for the group. This might be as simple as gathering each week to meet for
coffee or a meal. The focus of the meeting is around three things: Scripture, accountability, and prayer. As groups meet weekly to discuss the previous weeks reading, it naturally creates an
environment of accountability to read and marinate on the Scriptures. Learn more at coweebaptist.org/disciple.
Pastor Jason
