FBC Raleigh News • April 26, 2022
CHURCHWIDE RETREAT TO
FORT CASWELL

This past weekend, the campus at Fort Caswell was abuzz with ninety-five FBC Raleigh folks enjoying a weekend of reconnecting and recreation. Our weekend was framed with the theme of New Growth as we explored how God might be shaping us individually and as a church into something new as we enter this (semi) post-pandemic world. There were Bible studies and fun electives, front porch sitting and fort-exploring, lots of good food and fellowship, and there was even a Model T Ford giving us rides! Stay tuned for more pictures and written reflections in the coming weeks!
CENTERPOINT
(IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)

On April 27, our Centerpoint programming will look at ways that the church can raise awareness and respond faithfully to the mental health needs and challenges facing our community in these days in which we are living. Our speaker on April 27 will be our own Chad Reed, a licensed professional mental health counselor. Chad will help educate on the topic of mental health services, and dispel the myth that mental health/counseling services are only for the “mentally ill.” Please note that due to rehearsals for the Music and Missions Celebrations, we will hold our program in room 302 this week.

Join us for a live broadcast of the Centerpoint adult program, every Wednesday night 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 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 842 9426 6630 Passcode: 478112

Wednesday night Children's Missions & Music schedule:
6-6:40pm • Mission Friends/ RAs/GAs
6:45-7:30pm • Music for children
**Childcare provided from 5:45-7:30pm for babies to two-year-olds
For questions about our Wednesday night program offerings for children, please email Lynn Lingafelt.


CHILDREN’S MUSIC CELEBRATION PROGRAM

May 4, 6:30pm

Jesus, transform me
from an adult into a child
so I can enter your kingdom. Amen.

— Faith that Matters,
Eugene Peterson, ed.

I love this little prayer, because it reminds me of Jesus' puzzling remark regarding childhood as a requisite for entrance into God's kingdom. The prayer seems warranted for many reasons, not the least of which is the amazing reservoirs of joy and unconditional love that children naturally tap into. Our worship is always enhanced by their participation on account of the strong sensation of heaven’s nearness that they bring with them.

We will get to experience some of their infectious joy and love in next week’s Centerpoint program and hopefully be transformed a little as the boys and girls of the Pre-K/ Kindergarten and Grade-School Choirs present a program of singing, ringing, and playing. The program will be in the sanctuary. 
--Warren Howell
MISSIONS CELEBRATION

Mark your calendar now for Wednesday evening, May 11, and join us as we celebrate our year of Missions! There will be supper in the Fellowship Hall at 5pm, prayer time at 6pm, and our Missions Celebration program will begin at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. The theme of our night will be Mission Olympics. Who knew our winter athletes this year would be so knowledgeable and have such close ties to CBF missions? We’ll have reporters at various venues and events, including ice skating, bobsledding, curling, hockey, basketball, and snowboarding, and you’re sure to marvel at how much our favorite athletes know about CBF field personnel!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
 
We invite you to join us for a mid-week fellowship meal every week from 5-6pm. Reserve your spot at this link to the page on the church website or by calling the church office. 

The menus for Wednesday night suppers are as follows:
April 27: salmon with lemon dill orzo
May 4: orange chicken with fried rice
May 11: Mexican taco bowl
May 18: end-of-year picnic at Pullen Park!
May 25: breakfast for dinner

2022 CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES
Mark your calendar for the following 2022 dates for Church Conference:
May 25, August 24, September 28,
October 26, November 16, and December 14.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUND

CBF has established a relief fund in response to the global crisis in Ukraine, following the Russian invasion last week. Twenty years ago, CBF commissioned Gennady and Mina Podgaisky to serve in Kyiv. They established Village of Hope a year later, and their ministry has flourished in collaboration not only with our partner congregations but Baptists and other Christians in Ukraine. The first funding commitment with any contributions received with this relief fund will be to provide resources to those served by Village of Hope. There are also local partners of that ministry that serve under the leadership of the Podgaiskys and CBF Global Missions. Beyond that, funding will be directed to The Baptist World Alliance Forum for Aid Development (BFAD), the international disaster response work of our partners at the Baptist World Alliance. They are working actively with Baptist leaders in Ukraine and others in that country to identify the most essential use of funds. Because the situation on the ground is changing rapidly, and the crisis is mounting, it is imperative that we give generously and support the work of trusted friends and partners, not only among CBF field personnel but in the Global Baptist community. Give here!

HOUSING ALL UPDATE

Housing All started in October 2020 to help our neighbors in need of rental and utility assistance. The need for help remains great, and we are continuing to grow and improve the program; consequently, we are in need of additional volunteers. As a volunteer, you will undergo a brief training and will receive a resource guide. Volunteers will be on duty for a week at a time, providing input and responding to calls. Although it varies week to week, expect to make about ten phone calls, at times convenient to you. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Leah.

APRIL
MISSION PROJECT

During the month of April, we will be collecting arts and craft supplies for the preschool in El Carrizo in the southern part of Honduras. Many of you are aware that a group from our church started Sharefish in 2010 with the purpose of providing educational opportunities in that rural community. They have a community learning center (Aprende Conmigo) with various programs, including a middle school and the preschool.

The preschool is run by Lizzy, the center director, who has a university degree in physical sciences and has taught middle and high school in Honduras. She has been to the US on several trips and each time, she has worked in the FBC Preschool suite to learn how to run a Pre-K program in El Carrizo. The program has shown remarkable results. Previously, children were arriving in first grade not knowing how to hold a pencil or crayon. After two years in the preschool, the children knew the alphabet, colors, shapes, body parts, and how to write their names! Every day includes reading time, arts and crafts, singing, and centers-play – just like most preschools in the US. On the Sharefish Facebook page, you can see some pictures of the activities. Sharefish is a 501(3)(c) tax exempt organization, so donations are tax deductible.
 
The middle school needed an additional classroom, so the Pre-K had to be moved to a multipurpose space. Sharefish is currently building a new classroom just for the Pre-K program. Chuck Nichols and others will be making another trip to Honduras in June and we hope to be able to send a lot of arts and crafts supplies with them. Below is a list of needed supplies. Place your donations in the marked drawer in the Lewis Lobby through April 30.

CRAFT ITEMS WISH LIST:
chenille stems (pipe cleaners)
childrens' scissors
colored chalk
colored pencils
construction paper
crayons
drawing paper
glue sticks
pom-poms
popsicle sticks
stickers - all kinds
washable paint for finger painting
BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Tuesday, April 26: Psalm 122; Esther 8:1-17; Revelation 2:8-11
  • Wednesday, April 27: Psalm 122; Esther 9:1-5, 18-23; Luke 12:4-12
  • Thursday, April 28: Psalm 30; Isaiah 5:11-17; Revelation 3:14-22
  • Friday, April 29: Psalm 30; Isaiah 6:1-4; Revelation 4:1-11
  • Saturday, April 30: Psalm 30; Genesis 18:1-8; Luke 14:12-14
  • Sunday, May 1: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
  • Monday, May 2: Psalm 121; Ezekiel 1:1-25; Acts 9:19b-31
DEACON ON CALL
April 24-30 • Jud DeBra (919-270-2221 m or 919-781-9348 h)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • April 26-May 3
Wednesday, April 27
5pm Meal/Centerpoint (FH)
6pm Handbell Rehearsal (S Balcony)
6:30pm MS Small Group (Blue Rm)
6:45 Children's Music (302/Choir Rm)
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
(Choir Rm/S)

Thursday, April 28
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
6:30pm HS Bible Study (Wade Home)

Saturday, April 30
2pm Memorial Service for Gerri Harris, with reception following (S/FH)
Sunday, May 1
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship/Communion (S/YouTube)
11am Japanese Worship (301/302)
5pm Youth Choir (Choir Rm)
6pm Youth Supper (FH)
6:30pm Youth Program (FH/Blue Rm)

Monday, May 2
10am Clothing Ministry Closed
6pm MMiH Rehearsal (302)

Tuesday, May 3
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
7pm Properties Committee Mtg (301)
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,
April 26–29!

Lunch - Tuesday-Friday (11am–1:30pm, church parking lot)

AMONG OUR FAMILY

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


A memorial service for Gerri Harris will be held Saturday, April 30, at 2:00pm, with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall.


THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of April 21, 2022:
Current Week Revenue: $8,676.49 
Month-to-Date Revenue: $53,589.24
Year-to-Date Revenue: $505,927.82
Month-to-Date Expenses: $63,356.05
Year-to-Date Expenses: $410,268.56
Global Missions: $7,128.00
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