CARDINAL SINGERS PERFOR FOR

THIRTY-NINERS AND WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL

It was great to have the Cardinal Singers back again this year. Their voices are lovely and their music entertained those in the fellowship hall as well as the Hanging of the Greens workers in the Lewis Lobby. Two of their members were familiar to us: one of them—Claire Sullivan—grew up in our church, and the other was our own Kay Taylor. We also invited the weekday preschool children to come enjoy the music. The director gave them little instruments to play to accompany the piano and the singing. This was quite fun for all, as you can see in the pictures where all eyes are turned to the children. The Cardinal Singers stayed as our guests for lunch and of course we talked about when they will return next year! —Nancy Moore Phillips, Thirty-Niners Program Chair

CHILD CARE-GIVERS DURING WORSHIP NEEDED!

We are in need of adults and youth who are interested in serving once a quarter to provide top-notch care for our preschoolers during worship (10:45–12 noon). Folks interested must be church members or actively involved in the life of the church for at least six months.  You would know in advance your four dates for the year, and you can swap with others on the roster if one of your assigned dates doesn’t work with your schedule. Please contact Lynn as soon as possible if you’re interested.

AZAMAT RECOGNIZED

IN THE N&O

Azamat Allaiarov has been attending our church for a few years now. In addition to being a member of the Journey Sunday School class, he has helped with Toy Joy, assisted in the Clothing Ministry, and countless other churchwide activities. We were thrilled to see that he has been recognized for his work as an American sponsor through the program Uniting for Ukraine, where he has two Ukrainian men living with him in his apartment. Thanks to the News & Observer, his story is being told! You may read about it here.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

DECEMBER GATHERING

Theology on Tap’s next gathering will be on Thursday, December 7, at 6pm at Clouds Brewing (126 N. West Street, Raleigh). Please join us!

BABY SHOWER

FOR BABY HOOD

Come help us celebrate expectant parents Sara and Michael Hood at a baby shower this Sunday, December 10, from 2–4pm in the fellowship hall! There will be refreshments, and you'll have a chance to write words of wisdom and well wishes to Sara and Michael, whose baby boy is due mid-January. The Hoods are registered at babylist.com and Target. If you are unable to attend the shower but would like to give them a gift, you may leave it in the designated box in the church office this week.

Your hosts,

Jennifer Bissette, Janie Carothers, Renee Fulk, Jess Helms, Holly Ivel, Lacey Pegram, Rebecca Sasser, Hollis Yelverton, and the High School Youth Group Girls



 CENTERPOINT

THIS WEEK

On December 6, we will hear an update from Marc and Kim Wyatt, CBF Global Field Personnel working with refugees here in Raleigh. 

Adult Wednesday Night Schedule:

5:15–6:15pm - Supper line is open

6:15–6:30pm - Prayer time and announcements

6:30–7:15pm - Adult program

 Children's Wednesday Night Schedule:

5:15–5:45pm - Supper line is open

5:40pm - Blessing and dismissal

5:45–6:30pm - Pre-K/K music/Elementary Choir missions

6:30–7:15pm - Pre-K/K missions/Elementary Choir music

AAWC CHRISTMAS PREORDERS

And Also with 'Cue is now accepting preorders for Christmas. Skip the long lines at the grocery store and countless hours in the kitchen and let David With cook for you!

All preorders are available on their website where you can select from Boston butt, brisket, BBQ, ham, ribs, and sides too. Orders will be accepted through Tuesday, December 19; you may pick up your food in the FBC parking lot on Thursday, December 21, between 10am and 2pm.