FBC Raleigh News • November 9, 2021
COMMUNITY LEADERS PANEL TOMORROW NIGHT

As the Dream Team continues working with the Center for Congregational Health, we hosted our first community leaders panel back in September. That went so well that we decided to do it again, knowing that we have much more to learn from our local leaders. We have invited four more Raleigh community leaders to join us for another panel discussion on the needs of downtown. You're invited to join us tomorrow night, November 10, as we kick off this discussion at 6:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. These voices are pivotal to the flourishing of our community, and we hope you will make plans to be with us as we listen to how our church might meet the needs of our growing downtown community.

If you are not able to join us in person, we hope you can attend virtually via Zoom with this link. To view the speaker throughout the presentation, click the three dots on the right portion of the screen and choose "pin this video." If you would prefer to call in, use 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 898 5713 6473, Passcode: 390190.
Tasha Smith, MSW and LCSWA, School Social Worker

Tasha is a school social worker at Washington Elementary and Olds Elementary School. She has been a social worker since 1997, with experience in the areas of child welfare, medical, and school social work.
Brian Ralph, PhD, President of William Peace University

Brian has been the President of William Peace University since 2015. He describes his job at WPU on LinkedIn as follows: “Vision casting. Leadership. Smiling. A lot. Cheerleading. Connecting with anyone and everyone. Story-telling. Ensuring student success. Removing barriers. Equipping our faculty and staff with the resources they need to excel.”
Yvette Holmes, CEO of Southeast Raleigh Promise

Yvette became the Chief Executive Officer of Southeast Raleigh Promise in August of 2021. Southeast Raleigh Promise is a local nonprofit committed to elevating community voice and accelerating opportunities for residents, small-businesses, and non-profits in Southeast Raleigh. Prior to that, she was the Vice President of Resource Development and Partnerships at DHIC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods and families in the Triangle.
Emily Sexton, Owner of The Flourish Market

Emily is the owner of The Flourish Market, a boutique in the Warehouse District. Their mission is to “partner with 200+ brands that work all over the world to drive positive social change." They invite the customer to use their purchasing power for good, supporting causes and change makers creating sustainable impact. Prior to opening The Flourish Market, Emily had a career on Wall Street as a Vice President of Communications and Change Management. She is a speaker, small business coach, and impact entrepreneur with a special focus on helping makers and brand owners land and grow wholesale accounts.
BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Tuesday, November 9: Psalm 113; Genesis 24:11-27; 1 Timothy 5:9-16
  • Wednesday, November 10: Psalm 113; Genesis 24:28-42; Luke 4:16-30
  • Thursday, November 11: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 1:21-28; 1 Timothy 6:11-21
  • Friday, November 12: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 2:18-21; Colossians 2:6-15
  • Saturday, November 13: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; 1 Samuel 3:1-18; Mark 12:1-12
  • Sunday, November 14: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 and 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Daniel 12:1-3 and Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25; Mark 13:1-8
  • Monday, November 15: Psalm 3; 1 Samuel 3:19-4:2; Hebrews 10:26-31
DEACON ON CALL
November 7-13
Chuck Underwood (919-819-2033 m or 919-782-4887 h)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • NOVEMBER 9-15
Tuesday, November 9
10am Staff Mtg. (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
7:30pm Pathfinders SS (Zoom)

Wednesday, November 10
5pm Meal/Centerpoint (PL/FH)
6:45pm Handbell Rehearsal (S Balcony)
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (Choir Rm./S)

Thursday, November 11
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
6:30pm College Group (Garth/Rm. 318)

Friday, November 12
12:30pm Johnson Family Luncheon (Rms. 301/302)
2pm Marion Johnson Memorial Service (S)
3pm M. Johnson Reception (FH)
Saturday November 13
9am Toy Joy Event (PL)
2pm Caralie Brown Memorial Service (Greystone Baptist Church)

Sunday, November 14
9am Toy Joy Event (PL)
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship (S/YouTube)
11:15am JBC Worship (Rm. 302)
12:15pm Deacons Mtg. (Rm. 220/Zoom)
5pm Youth Choir (Rm. 302)
6pm Youth Supper (FH)
6:30pm Youth Program (FH/Blue Rm.)

Monday, November 15
10am Clothing Ministry
6pm MMIH Rehearsal (S Balcony)
ADULT CENTERPOINT
(IN-PERSON & ZOOM)

The Adult Ministries Council has been working on a set of programs for this fall with the theme Celebrating Our Heritage with a View to the Future. Centerpoint will meet each week from 6:15-7:15pm in the fellowship hall, and is also available via zoom for those who would rather join us virtually. See the article below!

• November 10 - Dream Team community forum. Our last community forum went so well that we felt it was worth expanding our network to hear from more local leaders. Make plans to come and hear from our local community leaders from William Peace University, South East Raleigh Promise, The Flourish Market, and the Wake County Public School System.
• November 17 - Church Conference
• November 24 - No Wednesday night dinner/programming - Happy Thanksgiving!
• December 1 - Hanging of the Greens preparation
• December 8 - Dream Team program with Chris Gambill
• December 15 - Church Conference

Wednesday Night Children's Missions & Music Schedule:
6-6:40pm • Music for children
6:50-7:30pm • Mission Friends/RAs/GAs
For questions about our Wednesday night program offerings for children, please email Lynn Lingafelt.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

Each week, dinner will continue to be from 5-6pm, tailgating style, in the parking lot. If it rains, your family may come inside the building and we'll all spread out between the Fellowship Hall, Lewis lobby, and 301/302. Please make reservations for dinner at this link to the page on the church website or by calling the church office.

MENU:
November 10 • Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans
November 17 • Chicken Lo Mein with sauteed Asian vegetables
November 24 • No Wednesday night meal or programming, Happy Thanksgiving!
December 1 • Mexican casserole and corn
December 8 • Ribs, mac-n-cheese, green beans
December 15 • Curried vegetables with rice
NEWLY ELECTED DEACONS

The following women and men were nominated to be Deacons beginning in 2022, and have agreed to serve. Please be in prayer for this new group as they seek to serve our community of faith.

Elizabeth Barnes
Valerie Cumbea
Dorothy Holley
Lynn Loomis
Lynn Marshbanks
Suzanne Sanford
Brenda Snead
Beth Yerxa

Dennis Ellis
Derek Foster
Hayden James
Jeff Mercer
Charles Petty
Robert Ponton
John Rusher
Eddie Sasser
OUR FIRST FRUITS
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

Much akin to God’s people arriving back in the promised land, we see glimmers of hope and normalcy after a nearly two-year struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we are not “out of the wilderness” yet, there is much to celebrate and be thankful for…a return to in-person worship, creating new ways to build connection and community as well as having a full ministerial staff to lead and pastor our church. In Deuteronomy 26 we find the Hebrews with renewed hope as they continue their journey to the Promised Land. God calls people to bring the first fruits from their harvest as an offering. Not only is this an act of obedience and reverence to God; it also shows that they trust God to provide enough crops to feed their families especially in uncertain times.
 
Farmers then and now work and toil over their land in hopes of a great harvest. They carefully prepare the soil, wait patiently for the final frost, sow the seeds, carefully fertilize, water and weed, until at last, their work finally pays off with a healthy crop. As we enter this season of harvest, stewardship, and hope, we invite you to present your “first fruits” in celebration of all that the Lord has done for us this year. 
 
Our finance committee proposes a 4.8% increase for the 2022 budget. This budget reflects what we anticipate 2022 to be – a year coming out of the wilderness - fully staffed and returning to a semblance of normalcy with in-person fellowship and worship.
 
During this time of stewardship, we ask you to:
  • Recognize with gratitude the gifts God has given. Our gratitude motivates us to return our first fruits to God.
  • Prayerfully consider your gift to FBC Raleigh and how God may use you in our ministries this year.
  • Give from your first and best. The idea of first fruits challenges us to give intentionally from our first and best, rather than our leftovers. This means setting our intentions in advance of the year to come.
 
When pledges have been returned to the church, the budget will be presented again for approval by our congregation. This week, a stewardship packet is being mailed out which will include a budget and a pledge card. For your review, the proposed budget is available in the members-only section of our website. You may also request a copy by calling the church office at (919) 832-4485. You may pledge online here.
CLOTHING MINISTRY VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

As we wrap up 2021, the Clothing Ministry team would like to invite you to join us for one last volunteer orientation. Not only has our space been fully renovated, but our policies and procedures have also. We are always in need of new volunteers, so we invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 17, at 10am in the Clothing Ministry. Volunteers will be brought up to speed on the newest ways of welcoming our guests into our space, in addition to the new positions we have for serving. Only new volunteers need to come to this session, so if you're currently serving with us, this is not a meeting you need to attend. To sign-up for this orientation, please email Sabrina Tyndall.
CHILDREN'S COATS NEEDED

As we approach colder temperatures, the Clothing Ministry is in dire need of children's coats of all sizes. This includes infants all the way up to youth sizes. You may place your donations in the bin at the back parking lot door, and make sure to take a tax receipt from the wall above the bin. Thank you for giving the gift of warmth to so many families in our community!

Please note that the Clothing Ministry will be closed for guests and donations during the holiday dates listed below. We invite you to bring your donations before or after these dates, saving them for a time when we have volunteers to process new inventory.
November 22 - 29
December 20 - January 3
AAWC THANKSGIVING PREORDERS

And Also With 'Cue is now accepting preorders for Thanksgiving! Skip the long lines at the grocery store, countless hours in the kitchen, and let David With cook for you! All preorders are available on their website, where you can select everything from Boston butt, brisket, ham, and turkey, all smoked to perfection. This year, they're including sides and a homemade dessert. You may pick up your order on Wednesday, November 24, from 10am-2pm in the church parking lot.
NOVEMBER MISSION PROJECT

During the month of November, we will be collecting food for the Raleigh branch of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC. The Raleigh branch serves the following counties: Duplin, Franklin, Harnett, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Sampson, Wake, Warren, and Wayne. There are almost 250,000 people currently facing hunger in these counties and that number includes over 81,000 children and almost 70,000 senior adults. During these times of economic instability, we can help families with this need. Your contributions may be placed in the marked drawer of the Lewis Lobby.

We'll be collecting the following four items:
• Granola bars
• Cereal
• Juice boxes
• Canned meat/fish
HONOR A LOVED ONE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Our sanctuary is so lovely during Advent and Christmas when it is decorated with candles, fresh flowers, and greenery. This holiday “dress” transformation will certainly be different this year. However, we have determined a way for our church family to be a part of safely adding the elements that bring us such joy during the season. Watch for future issues of the Rose Window Weekly to learn more about our virtual Hanging of the Greens and how you can participate. Once again, you are invited to honor a loved one by making a donation toward the decorations for the service. With $15 for each honorific or memorial gift, all monies will help defray the cost of the trees, wreaths, fresh flowers, and greenery for the service. An insert in the December 12 worship order will list the names of all for whom gifts were given. Please submit your request here. Checks or electronic payments should be received no later than Friday, December 3. Forms are also available in Sunday School boxes. Mail checks to: Financial Administrator, 99 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603; please write “Holiday Greenery” on the memo line.
AAWC'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Each week, we post And Also With 'Cue's weekly schedule here in Rose Window Weekly as well as on our Facebook page to let you know our lunch schedule and if there will be outside events on the weekend for you to attend.

Come eat with us this week,
November 9-12!

Lunch
Tuesday-Friday • church parking lot, 11am-1:30pm
AMONG OUR FAMILY

A link to the entire prayer list may be found below.
Please use your church directory for mailing addresses.


A WORD OF THANKS

"FBC family, we want to express our deep gratitude for the beautiful baby shower you all hosted for us this past Sunday, November 7. To say that we feel overwhelmed with love is a huge understatement, but there's no other phrase that quite captures how we're feeling. A special word of thanks to Nancy Phillips, Courtney Selna, Carolyn Dickens, Myra Brickell, Jess Helms, Jen Foster, LouAnne Liverman, Lynn Lingafelt, Ginger Graves, Sabrina Tyndall, Anne Bullard, and Carol Blanchard for all their hard work hosting such a special event. Thank you to everyone who came and showered us with so much love, care, encouragement, and beautiful gifts! We cannot wait to meet this baby boy, and we feel honored to be a part of such a loving church family. He will be here before we know it,
and we can't wait to share in our parenting journey with all of you!
Deepest thanks, Leah & Chad"
THE RECORD WE WROTE
Week as of November 4, 2021
Current Week Revenue: $41,514.75
Month-to-Date Revenue: $41,514.75 
Year-to-Date Revenue: $1,093,158.54
Month-to-Date Expenses: $3,300.78
Year-to-Date Expenses: $1,101,652.64
NC Missions: $8,075.00
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 Tuesday'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.