FBC Raleigh News • April 14, 2020
BILL SIMPSON'S AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

In case you missed it, in our worship service Sunday, Bill Simpson offered a beautiful reflection about an Easter memory from 1951. We have included it here and have uploaded it to our YouTube page. Although Easter felt and looked different this year, Bill reminds us of the great celebration that will happen when we're able to "meet again."
CHURCH CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The 2020 dates for Church Conference will be as follows:
May 20 • August 19 • September 30 • October 28 • November 18 • December 16
WEEK AT A GLANCE • APRIL 14-20
All regularly scheduled programming is canceled.
BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Tuesday, April 14: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Exodus 15:1-18; Colossians 3:12-17
  • Wednesday, April 15: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Joshua 3:1-17; Matthew 28:1-10
  • Thursday, April 16: Psalm 16; Song of Solomon 2:8-15; Colossians 4:2-5
  • Friday, April 17: Psalm 16; Song of Solomon 5:9-6:3; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
  • Saturday, April 18: Psalm 16; Song of Solomon 8:6-7; John 20:11-20
  • Sunday, April 19: Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
  • Monday, April 20: Psalm 114; Judges 6:36-40; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
DEACON ON CALL • APRIL 12-18
Sarah Lingafelt (919) 710-6776
FIRST FOUNDATIONS

Issue five of the First Foundations magazine is officially here! We recognize that most of you get your copy of the magazine when you are at church. Since the church is closed to the public during this time of physical distancing, we have printed more copies of the magazine than usual with the hopes of getting more out in the mail. Last week, we mailed copies to our homebound members, our members without the internet, and our 2019 magazine mailing list.

We would love to send one to your home! If you would like to receive a copy in the mail, simply fill out this Google form by Sunday, April 19 . Please note: if you were on the 2019 magazine mailing list, you do not need to fill it out. For those of you that have already requested a copy, those will be put in the mail to you today; for those who haven't gotten around to requesting one, we have extended this deadline for one more week!


BACKPACK BUDDIES UPDATE

Last week, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle let us know that Wake County has suspended Backpack Buddies for the immediate future. We are grateful for the Fulk family, who came and packed the remaining food for one final delivery last week. We will continue to update you in the days ahead as we have more information on continuing this ministry.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

In light of the state-wide "stay at home" order, we have closed the church office for the immediate future. We regret any inconvenience this causes, but we feel like this is another small thing we can do as a church to embrace the requests of community leaders to help limit the spread of COVID-19. We will monitor the answering machine and respond to messages quickly, and we encourage you to contact any of the ministers if you have a pressing need. We have linked each of the ministerial staff member's emails below, so please do not hesitate to reach out with concerns. Chris Chapman , Mary Alice Seals , Trey Davis , Lynn Lingafelt , and Leah Reed .
WAYS TO GIVE

There are several different ways in which you can continue to support the church financially during this time of social distancing. We know many people are facing their own financial challenges right now and have been very generous already, but a number of people have asked how they could support the church while we are unable to gather together physically. Wayne Hager has provided the following answers to this question.

• We continue to receive mail daily. Any gifts mailed to the church will be processed and deposited as soon as possible.
• We will continue to debit bank accounts through auto drafts as we have been instructed by donors.
• If you have set up a recurring donation through one of our electronic options, those donations will continue without interruption unless YOU make a change.
• If you wish to begin electronic giving, please go to this link where each of our options is explained.
• If you are considering a stock gift, please visit this link for instructions. 

If you have any financial or giving-option questions, please email Wayne Hager.
WORSHIP FROM HOME

For the past few weeks, we have invited you to join us at 11am on Sundays for a live stream worship service from our sanctuary. We hope this time of worship brings you an assurance of God's presence and a sense of peace from the comfort of your home.


We want to answer some of the frequently asked questions we are getting as we all learn this new digital worship experience together.

LIVE STREAM FAQs:

Help! I'm not getting the email link to the order of worship and the live stream!
If you are NOT receiving the weekly worship order and link via email, please email Leah. Also, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. We have found that many email servers send Constant Contact (our email provider) communications straight to the spam folder.

Where can I find the link to the worship order and live stream?
The worship order and live stream will always be posted on our website.

Where can I find the YouTube link for the service?
Upcoming and previous services may be accessed on the YouTube Channel named  First Baptist Church Raleigh on Salisbury Street.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel and it will automatically update when you go online to YouTube or use your device app.
Copy this YouTube link into your device browser and save it as a “favorite” for easy access. On your Smart TV, or any device with apps, locate your YouTube app and search for our channel and the Rose Window graphic.

I can't open my worship order and watch the live stream at the same time!
 We suggest you watch the live stream on one device and view the worship order on another device. If you have a printer, you can also print it so you're not juggling two devices. The worship order for the last service will remain in the PDF reader until one for the next service is opened.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Community is in short supply during these uncertain times. We're all longing to reach out, finding ways we can "be" the Church when we're not able to be physically present with one another. We are updating new needs every week and will continue to list them below as an opportunity for you to connect with our downtown Raleigh community.

• Donate supplies to USCRI - With the new CDC guidelines of wearing masks in public, USCRI is attempting to get supplies in the hands of their clients. They have 8 different clients who would like to begin sewing face masks, but are in need of additional materials. They are seeking donations of fabric, elastic, and ribbon. They will assist in coordinating pick up and drop offs of donations. The best face mask fabric is quilters' cotton, but any cotton fabric will do. They are also in need of some sewing machines in working condition and without an attached table. If you are able to donate any of the necessary sewing supplies, please email their office.

• Take lunch to the Helen Wright Center - And Also With 'Cue will offer weekly bagged lunches to the residents of the Helen Wright Center. If you are able to help deliver those lunches, please email Leah.


If you have other community outreach opportunities, please email Leah.
AMONG OUR FAMILY
Sympathy to Marie Berry on the April 13 death of her father. Cards of condolence may be sent to Marie at 284 Mae Byrd Road Apt 1-2, Lillington, NC 27546.

Congratulations to Kent and Rachel Dickens on the April 13 birth of daughter Elena James Dickens. Another word of congratulations to the proud grandparents, Kent and Carolyn Dickens. Cards of celebration may be sent to Kent & Rachel at 108 Duncan Street, Raleigh, NC 27608; Kent & Carolyn at 2840 Claremont Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.

A link to the entire prayer list may be found below.
Please use your church directory for mailing addresses.
Prayer List • April 14, 2020

MARCH 2020 - MEMORIAL & HONORIFIC GIFTS

Capital Repair & Replacement Fund
In Memory of:
Sarah Mauldin Hawks

Clothing Ministry Fund
In Memory of:
Penny Frisbie
Doris Talley
In Honor of:
Barbara Nickel
Harriet Smith
Ashley Prather
Alan Latham
The birth of Ryder Austin Helms

Global Missions Fund
In Memory of:
Jimmy Frisbie
Doris Talley

Library Fund
In Memory of:
Elizabeth Lee Chamblee
Ione Kemp Knight

Youth Ministry Fund
In Memory of:
Tim Lawson

JACE Fund
In Memory of:
Sarah Mauldin Hawks
THE RECORD WE WROTE
Week of April 6, 2020
Current Week Revenue: $29,071.02
Month-to-Date Revenue: $29,071.02
Year-to-Date Revenue: $503,624.76
Month-to-Date Expenses: $12,526.69
Year-to-Date Expenses: $368,666.81
CBF Global Missions: $14,613.82
SUBMIT A ROSE WINDOW WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT

Do you have an announcement that you would like to include in the Rose Window Weekly ? All information must be submitted by Thursday at noon, to be included in the following Monday's edition. Just fill out the Google form in the link below, and we'll make sure to include it in next week's publication.


For any questions concerning the Rose Window Weekly , contact Leah Reed. Email Leah here.