FBC Raleigh News • February 17, 2020
CBFNC ANNUAL GATHERING

Imagine in your mind’s eye the faces of your closest friends, those who know you, who support you, and who share your basic values. Aren’t these the people you most like to spend time with? Is there anything more encouraging than to gather with people who “get you"? People who know you and appreciate you for who you are?
FBC Raleigh has an opportunity to gather with just such a group of friends next month right here in our own “backyard.” The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of NC will have its annual gathering at Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh, March 19-21. CBFNC is a strategic partner with FBC Raleigh in carrying out God’s mission in our home state. It is more than that, however. It is our denominational home, the nearest group of Baptists who share our vision of how to be Baptist Christians in this time and place. Most of the opportunities for fellowship, learning, and worship will take place on Friday, March 20 . Workshops throughout the day will explore the theme of “Embracing Kingdom Community.” Local pastors Paul Anderson of the Fellowship of Raleigh church and Randy McKinney of Longview Baptist will preach in the morning worship service. Likely the most accessible opportunity for many will be the evening worship celebration at 6:30pm. Dr. Jerusha Neal, assistant professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School, will be the preacher for the service. Our very own And Also With 'Cue is catering Friday night's dinner, and David & Leah will lead a breakout session on asset-based community development. Please consider joining members of the Denominational Relations Committee, our ministers, and many members of our FBC Raleigh family at this inspiring gathering. It is always good to be among friends! -Barry Jones, Chair of Denominational Relations


CHURCH CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The 2020 dates for Church Conference will be as follows:
February 19 • April 1 • May 20 • August 19
September 30 • October 28 • November 18 • December 16
THIS WEEK IN
CENTERPOINT

February 19
Church Conference will be held in the Fellowship Hall following prayer time and announcements.

Menu: Sub sandwich bar with cold cuts, tuna, and all the toppings.
Vegetarian:  Veggie subs.
Kids Menu:  Peanut butter & jelly

Coming Soon in Centerpoint...
February 26 • Ash Wednesday service
WEEK AT A GLANCE • FEBRUARY 17 - 23, 2020
Monday, February 17
President’s Day-Preschool Closed
10am Clothing Ministry Opens
11am Sisters in Grace (CR
6:15pm CROP Walk Mtg. (CR)
7pm Hook & Needle Club (P)

Tuesday, February 18
10am Staff Mtg. (CR)
10:30am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
6pm Theology on Tap (Raleigh Times,
14 E Hargett St)
6:30pm HS Bible Study, Helms’ Home

Wednesday, February 19
12pm WMU Group 7 (P)
3:45pm Works in Progress (P)
5:30pm Evening Bells (307)
5:30pm Children’s Session 1 (Missions)
5:45pm Centerpoint Meal Served (FH)
5:45pm ITC Board Mtg. (110)
6:30pm Prayer and Announcements
6:45pm Church Conference (FH) &
Children’s Session 2 (Music)
7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (310)
Thursday, February 20
7am Band of Brothers (CR)
10:30am Thirty-Niners (Outing to Temple Theatre)
12:30pm Library Committee (Li)

Saturday, February 22
Downtown Habitat Build Kick-off
11am I. Knight Memorial Service (S)
12pm I. Knight Reception (FH)

Sunday February 23
9am Nominating Committee Mtg. (CR)
9am Worship Committee Mtg. (P)
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship (S)
11am Japanese Worship (227)
4pm Youth Bells (307)
5pm Youth Choir (310)
6pm Youth Group (FH & Blue Rm.)
BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Monday, February 17: Psalm 119:9-16; Exodus 20:1-21; James 1:2-8
  • Tuesday, February 18: Psalm 119:9-16; Deuteronomy 23:21-24:4, 10-15; James 2:1-13
  • Wednesday, February 19: Psalm 119:9-16; Proverbs 2:1-15; Matthew 19:1-12
  • Thursday, February 20: Psalm 2; Exodus 6:2-9; Hebrews 8:1-7
  • Friday, February 21: Psalm 2; Exodus 19:9b-25; Hebrews 11:23-28
  • Saturday, February 22: Psalm 2; 1 Kings 21:20-29; Mark 9:9-13
DEACON ON CALL • FEBRUARY 16-22
Holly Ivel (919) 628-9850
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER FOR
FULL-HEARTED LIVING

On Saturday, February 29 , Christ Church on Capitol Square will be posting a contemplative prayer workshop from 9am - 3pm . The Reverend Winston B. Charles, Ph.D. will be leading the presentation, as participants explore the ancient Christian tradition of contemplative prayer and spirituality. Dr. Charles is the Director for the Clergy Program for The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. In a world with so many challenges arising, contemplative spirituality invites a way to live with compassion and courage, constantly drawing on the life-giving presence of the Beloved. The cost is $20, and that includes lunch and all materials. For more details about this event, including a schedule for the day - click here.

ARTFUL GIVING

Artful Giving is a ministry of First Baptist Church through which a donor may place a pulpit banner in memory or honor of a person, ministry, or group in lieu of purchasing cut flowers for the altar. The donor then makes a donation to the Day MIssion Fund of FBC in the amount that would have been spent on flowers, or more if he/she wishes. The Day Mission Fund is used to support mission trips and other mission endeavors of First Baptist Church. All seven options for pulpit banners are located on the FBC website with corresponding numbers. Please email Jennie Herrick or call her at 919-832-4485, ext. 200, about use of a banner on a particular Sunday.
SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS NEEDED

March is just around the corner and we need volunteers to greet people as they enter the church!  Please check your calendars and sign up with the link below to help make FBC a warm and welcoming place. Keep in mind that if March doesn’t work for you, slots are available through the end of May. You can sign up for one day or one month -- whatever works for you. Thank you in advance for helping to create an environment of hospitality and welcome for all who enter our doors. Sunday Morning Greeter Sign-up
SUNDAY SCHOOL
SPONSORS NEEDED

Last year, we started monthly lunches for our guests that gather to shop in the Clothing Ministry. This idea was born out of a desire to connect with our neighbors in a new way, knowing that the best way we do that is over a shared meal. When the food truck opened at the end of October, we started feeding our Clothing Ministry guests through the truck. Folks would come through the Clothing Ministry, shop, and then they would get a token and pick up some lunch on their way out the door. We quickly realized two things, and had to adjust our original plan. One, the sheer volume of people coming through our doors every week (130-150 people) was not financially sustainable at this early point in the business. Two, we were not able to actually sit down and connect with people like we planned. Our guests would get their meals and leave since we were not providing them a physical space to eat their lunch. We were able to chat with them while they were in line, but it was not the same connected experience as sitting down together at the table. Since the Clothing Ministry is now open on Mondays, we can offer our Fellowship Hall as a place to serve and eat around the table together!

The And Also With 'Cue Board unanimously decided it would be best to move back to our original model of monthly lunches sponsored by Sunday School classes. We are asking for your Sunday School class' support as we feed our neighbors, providing an opportunity for connection around the table, and ultimately a chance to extend God's love in a fresh way.

How does my class sponsor a Monday lunch?
• Choose a date! Our unclaimed 2020 lunch dates are: June 1, July 6, September 14, October 5, November 2, and December 7.
• A $100 donation from your class will feed all of our guests. The food truck will provide a BBQ sandwich or a hot dog with chips and a bottle of water. This is simply an option, and your class is welcome to organize any other outside food.
• Provide 2-3 volunteers from your class to serve the meal.
SHROVE TUESDAY

Please join us for the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on February 25, from 5:30-7:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Not only will there be pancakes with a variety of toppings, but there will also be face painting, mask- making, ladder ball, corn hole, jazz music, and more! 

Tickets are $5 per person with a $20 per family max. Tickets will be sold on Sundays after church and on Wednesday nights. Childcare will be provided for children 3 years old and younger. Please email Lynn Lingafelt by Wednesday, February 19, if you need childcare

If you have a pancake griddle that you are willing to loan the Social Committee, please email Jennifer Bissette.

If you would be willing to help sell tickets or volunteer on the night of the event, please consider signing up using the two links below. If you sign up to sell tickets, detailed instructions will be sent to you as to how to collect money, record names, and secure the money at the end of your shift. Thank you in advance for your consideration! 


FEBRUARY MISSION PROJECT

For the month of February we will be supporting InterAct of Raleigh. FBC member, Allison Strickland, is their Chief Development Officer. Allison is passionate about the services that InterAct provides to the community and would be happy to talk with you about the organization.    "Dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic and sexual violence in Wake County, InterAct saves lives, rebuilds lives, and secures safer futures for victims and survivors and their families." 
InterAct provides 24-hour crisis hotlines; emergency shelter for families who have experienced domestic violence; court advocacy and e-filing of protective orders; counseling programs; youth education services; personal/economic empowerment; and other needed services.

For the month of February, we will be collecting the following cleaning supplies:
• Laundry detergent
• All purpose cleaners
• Window cleaner
• Bathroom cleaners

Some of these supplies will be used at their shelter location and some will be sent with their clients as they move to new housing. Anything you can donate will be most appreciated!  Your donations may be placed in the marked drawer in the Lewis Lobby cabinet anytime throughout the month of February .
JOINT CHOIR CONCERT

The FBC Raleigh Sanctuary Choir will join 10 local church choirs to sing with the National Lutheran Choir on Friday, February 21 , at the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral (715 Nazareth St., Raleigh). The National Lutheran Choir, based in Minneapolis, is an award-winning group directed by David Cherwien. The program will include a wide range of choral music sung by the 60-voice National Lutheran Choir as well as 3 pieces sung by the massed choir.

The  FREE  concert will begin at 7:30pm. Please join us for this wonderful evening of choral music.
RA PINEWOOD
DERBY CAR RACE

Calling all RA Alums! Do you have an old Pinewood Derby car lying around the house? Dust it off and bring it in to see how it stacks up against the other all-time FBC greats. Join us on Sunday, March 15, at 12pm immediately following worship in Fellowship Hall. 

This race is open to anyone with an old pinewood car and will happen after our current RAs race their newly made cars. We'll also have a hot dog lunch for $5 per person, with a family max of $10. To sign-up for the derby & lunch, email Lynn Lingafelt by March 8.
COMMUNITY GARDEN TEAM

Saturday, March 7 is our first community garden work day! We'll meet in the parking lot of the garden at 9am, and should finish up by 11am. The community garden is located at Cedar Point Apartments (7101 Sandy Forks Rd.) Make sure to bring your own pair of gloves, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. There are gardening tools located in a shed at the garden so there's no need to bring any (unless you're just partial to your own!). This is an ongoing project, so please feel free to sign up once or as many times as you would like.

2020 Garden Workdays:
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 11
August 1
September 12
October 3

For questions or more information, email Libby Barnes.
CLOTHING MINISTRY
DAY & TIME CHANGE

Last week, the Clothing Ministry changed days and times to Mondays, from 10am-1pm . We hope that this shift allows for more space in our parking lot for guests and volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering in our Clothing Ministry, we would love to have you join us! Please email Sabrina Tyndall , our Volunteer Coordinator, to receive additional information. You may also sign up here:  Clothing Ministry Volunteer Sign-Up. If you are a new volunteer, Sabrina will schedule a time before your first shift, to share information with you and pair you with a seasoned volunteer to learn the various tasks.
FAMILY PROMISE

Volunteers are needed to help host Family Promise families March 15-22. We will have up to 5 families that week and there are many ways you can help them have a safe and comfortable stay with us! Below are the specific roles that need to be filled – some activities can be done by one person, but some- like providing a meal - are better done by a small team. 

•  Closet/linen prep  - We need a small team to organize our linens to help make the set up go more quickly. This can be done any time leading up to the week.
•  Sunday room set-up  - One or two people are needed to help put bedding out in each room for guests.
•  Morning/evening drivers  – Taking families to and from FBC to the Family Promise Day Center, just south of the city.
  • Weekdays - The bus leaves FBC at 6:40am and no later than 6pm.
  • Saturday - The bus leaves at 8am and at 5:30pm.
  • Sunday – The bus leaves at 7:15am and at 5:30pm on the first Sunday.
•  Overnight volunteers  – Two people per night, arriving at 5:30pm and leaving after guests leave (weekdays, at 6:40am; Saturday, at 8am; Sunday, at 7:15am).
•  Evening meals  – FBC will need to provide four evening meals. The meal should be at church by 6pm. We try to vary menus for guests. Specifics on numbers are provided as the week approaches. A small number of people (no more than five) are welcome to join families for the meal.
•  Evening greeters  - On nights when a sister church is staying over or providing the meal, you can help by greeting them and making sure they have what they need. Be there around 5:30/5:45pm and help everyone (families, volunteers) know where to go, help set up meal, answer questions, etc. You can stay until that’s done (6:15/6:30-ish) or as long as you’d like.
•  Sunday room break-down  – Many hands make light work! One or two people are needed at 7:45am on the last day to help put used bedding in bags and bring them to the lobby.
•  Cleaning bedding at the end of the week  - Bags of used laundry will be down near the fellowship hall. Volunteers are needed to take one or more and wash and return the items to the church.
 
A detailed schedule on the church website will be updated regularly so you can see which days we still need help. Thanks in advance for supporting these families as they work toward a more stable and secure future!  E mail Holly Ivel ,  if you are available to be a Family Promise volunteer.
AND ALSO WITH 'CUE UPDATES

We have some new and exciting ways that you can show your support for And Also With 'Cue ! We know that many folks in our congregation are not able to get downtown during the weekday to buy lunch, so here are some ways you can support this give-back business without a lunch at the truck:

Catering • Do you have a family gathering or meeting coming up soon? David offers a full catering menu and would love to bring some 'cue to you! Email David for a menu and pricing.

Delivery • If you live or work downtown, we'll deliver to you! For a $50 minimum order, you can have lunch for your entire office delivered to your door. Place your order via email by 10am for same-day lunch delivery.

Tokens • Many of you have asked for this, and we listened! Coming soon, for $10 you will be able to purchase a token that you can give to a person in the community for a free lunch. We are grateful for the example of A Place At The Table and how they have made this token model so accessible for our neighbors in need. We will keep you updated as soon as the tokens are available for purchase!

Community Partner Giveaway • Starting the first week of April , we will begin traveling off- site to our different community partners for the giveaway. Our confirmed community partners so far are Urban Ministries, Haven House, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, CASA and several Back Pack Buddies delivery sites. For more information about volunteering with the off-campus giveaway, email Leah.

Help serve at CBFNC Annual Gathering • And Also With 'Cue is catering the evening meal at the CBFNC Annual Gathering on Friday, March 20, at Trinity Baptist Church here in Raleigh. We need your help serving this meal to the 400+ that will gather for dinner! More details to come. If you're available to serve dinner, email Leah.

Sponsor a Clothing Ministry Lunch • We will resume monthly Clothing Ministry lunches on March 2! If your Sunday School class is interested in sponsoring a lunch for our guests in the Clothing Ministry, email Leah. More details in the "Sunday School Sponsors Needed" article below!

We are grateful for your continued support over the last three and a half months!

DO MORE, SERVE MORE, CHURCH MORE STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

As of February 10 we have received 174 pledges totaling $1,230,136.89 for the 2020 budget. Our finance committee is proposing a very slight decrease for 2020, bringing the total budget to $1,586,646. The proposed budget was presented at the October church conference and, when pledge cards have been returned to the church, the budget will be presented again for approval by our congregation. For your review, copies of the full budget are available in the church library and in the members-only section of our website. You may also request a copy by calling the church office at (919) 832-4485. Please help us meet our budget goal by returning your pledge card to the church office, or by pledging online. This year, let’s work together to serve more, do more, church more. 
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THE RECORD WE WROTE
Week of February 10, 2020
Current Week Revenue: $36,293.87
Month-to-Date Revenue: $78,399.37
Year-to-Date Revenue: $274,738.27
Month-to-Date Expenses: $59,368.16
Year-to-Date Expenses: $185,187.94
CBF Global Missions: $10,962.82
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