FBC Raleigh News • August 19, 2019
PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENT

It was with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that we received Donna Jolly’s letter informing us of her retirement effective September 16. Donna has shared her musical gifts in worship with First Baptist Church for thirty-two years, but she has played for worship services since she was eight years old, and playing the organ is an incredibly demanding physical endeavor. While we are saddened that we will no longer be blessed by Donna’s gifts on a weekly basis, we understand her decision to retire, and we are grateful for all the ways in which she has enriched the life of our church. Plans are still in process for the ways in which we will honor Donna as a church, but please feel free to express your affirmation to her personally. - Dr. Chapman

CHURCH CONFERENCE THIS WEEK

The Church Conference agenda for Wednesday, August 21 will have several critical items. Please plan to attend to have your voice heard and your votes counted for these matters. Of particular interest will be the Safety and Security recommendations and Personnel recommendations on Trey Davis' role.

THIS WEEK IN CENTERPOINT

August 21 - Church Conference
Menu - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, salad bar
Vegetarian option - Non-meat patty with gravy
Children's Menu - Mac & Cheese
 



August 28  - Join us as we kick off the fall with an inter-generational game night! Matt & Allison Strickland will lead us in a night of team-building fun for all ages.
Menu - Grilled pork chops, herb rice, vegetable broccoli medley, salad bar
Vegetarian option - Mock-pork BBQ
Children's Menu - Chicken nuggets
WEEK AT A GLANCE • AUGUST 19-25, 2019
Monday, August 19
5:30pm Deacons’ Meeting (FH)
7:00pm Hook & Needle Club (P)

Tuesday August 20
10am Staff Meeting (CR)
6pm Theology on Tap (Raleigh Times)
14 E Hargett St, Raleigh 27601

Wednesday, August 21
10am HS Bible Study (Blue Rm.)
5pm Church Conference (FH)
Thursday, August 22
11am Clothing Ministry Opens
11am Library Committee (Li)

Saturday, August 24
ITC Teacher Training (301)

Sunday, August 25
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship
11am Japanese Worship (227)
5:30pm Youth Kick-off (FH/3rd Fl.)
BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Monday, August 19: Psalm 74; Isaiah 5:8-23; 1 John 4:1-6
  • Tuesday, August 20: Psalm 74; Isaiah 5:24-30; Acts 7:44-53
  • Wednesday, August 21: Psalm 74; Isaiah 27:1-13; Luke 19:45-48
  • Thursday, August 22: Psalm 71:1-6; Jeremiah 6:1-19; Hebrews 12:3-17
  • Friday, August 23: Psalm 71:1-6; Jeremiah 6:20-30; Acts 17:1-9
  • Saturday, August 24: Psalm 71:1-6; Jeremiah 1:1-3, 11-19; Luke 6:1-5
DEACON ON CALL • AUGUST 18-24
Jeff Hobart 919-618-6742
GUEST HARPIST IN WORSHIP

Anita Burroughs-Price will be our guest in worship on Sunday, September 1 . Anita serves as principal harpist for the NC Symphony and has appeared as soloist with other area symphonies and orchestras. A graduate of Furman University and Yale University, Anita is the 1999 recipient of the Raleigh Medal of Arts. Anita is a regular participant in the Capitol Square churches’ annual Holiday Service of Hope and Remembrance (FBC will host this year’s service on Thursday, November 21). Join us on Sunday morning, September 1, and be graced by the beautiful musical offerings Anita Burroughs-Price will share in worship.
SUMMER CLOTHING CLEARANCE FAIR

On Saturday, September 7, the Clothing Ministry will have a summer clearance fair from 9-11am. We'll be clearing out all of our summer items to make room for fall and winter donations. These seasonal change-over days are vital to this ministry, and we would love to have your help! If you haven't had the opportunity to volunteer in our Clothing Ministry, this is a wonderful chance to get to know others in our church, while serving our community and meeting the needs of our neighbors. Please email Sabrina Tyndall to volunteer!
Volunteer Schedule:
8:30am - Breakfast & set-up
9-11am - Clothing fair
11am-12pm - Fall & winter change over
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHANGES THIS FALL

This fall we are undertaking a new approach to discipleship programming for adults on Wednesday nights. This new shift will be one that recognizes the roles of our mind, spirit, and body in our development as Christians. On most Wednesday nights we will have two electives – one that focuses on the mind/spirit and another that focuses on getting the body moving. Adults will have the choice to attend the elective that best fits their needs. With this change comes brand new times that you'll see in a detailed schedule below.

September
Our mind/spirit elective next month will be on the Enneagram approach to spiritual and personal growth. Sam and Melody Harrell, former CBF Field Personnel and current Associate Coordinator of Global Missions, will lead a three-week study on this personality typing system. The Enneagram is a map that illuminates nine distinct patterns of the human personality. It is a powerful and practical system available for lending emotional and social intelligence to creating and sustaining relationships. This workshop will offer an understanding of the system and an introduction to the nine types. Participants will leave with the framework and tools to further explore and discover the Enneagram for their own lives. The Enneagram elective will take place in the Fellowship Hall.

For our body elective , Meg Dare will lead some sessions to get us moving and stretching, using principles of yoga appropriate for all levels! Participants are invited to join in whatever clothes they are currently wearing, and the use of a chair will be provided for those who need it. We hope that this gentle yoga elective offers a chance to move in a way that energizes and refreshes, as we center ourselves in the middle of the week. Join Meg in room 302 for this elective.

Coming this Fall
In later months, we will have mind/spirit electives on how Jesus used praise in his ministry and how we can model his use of praise in the way we interact with others. We will also use short videos by Rob Bell to generate discussion on Christian and faith topics. Finally, we will have sessions on the grieving process after the death of a family member and the services Hospice provides to individuals and families. Our body electives in October will take advantage of the month's typically beautiful weather with a series of walking tours in the blocks around our church. In later programs, we will learn physical therapy techniques that benefit all ages.

This fall, we will have three inter-generational programs for 1st graders and up! Child care will be provided for babies through kindergarten, allowing parents to fully participate in these nights. Our Wednesday night kick-off on August 28 will be inter-generational, with games and activities led by Matt and Allison Strickland. This is a reprise of the very popular program they led last year. In October we will have a night of Bible games. In December, all will be invited to help prepare for Toy Joy. Details for each month’s activities will be provided well in advance so you can make plans to attend.

New Wednesday Night Schedule
5:30-6:15pm - Children’s Session 1 (Music in the fall, Missions in the spring)
6:15–6:45pm – Supper   (The dinner line will open at 6pm)
6:30pm – Prayer time and announcements
6:45-7:30pm - Children’s Session 2 (Missions in the fall, Music in the spring) and
Centerpoint Electives for adults
  • The mind/spirit elective will be in the Fellowship Hall, and the body elective will be in room 302.

We hope you will join us for Wednesday nights this fall! Invite your friends and neighbors to this special time of fellowship, learning, and connection.
HECK-JONES OFFERING
GOAL — $10,000

R.I.S.E - Stop Hunger Sunday — $3500
On October 13 in the Fellowship Hall, we will gather to pack meals for this international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable. 794,700 lives impacted by meals and other aid in 2018.

Habitat for Humanity Build — $2500
Through a partnership with the Downtown Faith Coalition, FBC participated in a Habitat for Humanity Build. This is a non-profit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Families build their own homes alongside volunteers, pay an affordable mortgage, and are grateful for our help.

FBC Clothing Ministry — $1,000
Provides clothing for families, people experiencing homelessness, those in transition from relocation or re-entry into the workforce, or any person with an identifiable need. Established in 1983 and serves 1,000 people each month.

Welcome House for Refugees — $1,000
CBF ministry which provides a temporary safe home, settlement assistance and bridges into the community. Main goal is to share the love of God in Christ Jesus through the ministries of hospitality and friendship.

WMU of NC — $500
Missions organization whose purpose is to challenge, prepare and equip Christian believers. Ministries include Christian Men and Women’s Job Corps, prison ministry, leadership development, children’s events, and mission trips.

Together for Hope - Arkansas — $500
CBF’s long-term commitment to working with people in 20 of the nation’s poorest counties in order to effect change and break the cycle of economic disparity. Focuses on youth development and literacy.

FIGS - Vitamins for Wake County — $500
To Fill in Gaps for Wake County residents who need help purchasing their medications and medical supplies. FIGS helped 2,592 Wake County residents in 2018.

BYW - Vitamins for Honduras — $500
Sharefish, a non-profit organization established by members of our church, provides tutoring, books, educational toys and crafts, and vitamins for the children of El Carrizo, Honduras. $15 will buy a one year supply of vitamins for a child.
AUGUST MISSION PROJECT

For the month of August we will be doing an early support project for Toy Joy. Many of you may remember that we offered Bibles to all of our 300 families who came last year and most of them accepted our offer. We ordered Bibles in several different languages to accommodate as many of our guests as possible. We would like to do that again this year. Also, we are hoping to have blankets available in the adult gift area this year as that seems to be a pressing need of many of these families. We ask that you donate money to cover the cost of these items  (we will purchase the Bibles and blankets so that all will be the same) . If you wish to write a check, you may make it out to First Baptist and put Toy Joy Bibles & blankets in the memo line. Checks can be placed in the offering plate, or given to Jodi in the church office. Please don't put cash or checks in the donation drawer in the lobby.
THE RECORD WE WROTE
Week of August 12, 2019
Current Week Revenue: $21,636.15
Month-to-Date Revenue: $61,599.37
Year-to-Date Revenue: $891,778.72
Month-to-Date Expenses: $69,734.09
Year-to-Date Expenses: $962,476.92
Heck Jones Mission Offering: $6,281.85
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