FBC Raleigh News • March 7, 2023
HONOR A LOVED ONE
AT EASTER

By paying tribute to a loved one this Easter, you will also support FBC mission teams. With each gift of $10 or more, a portion will be used to prepare a small display of lilies in the sanctuary on Easter and the remainder will be directed to the Day Mission Fund, supporting the efforts of various mission teams sent from our congregation. An insert in the Easter worship order will list the names of those memorialized or honored along with the donor’s name. Submit your requests here. Checks or electronic payments should be received no later than Wednesday, March 29. Electronic gifts may be made on the credit card kiosk or by going to the church website. Forms are also available in Sunday School boxes. Checks should be mailed to: Financial Administrator, First Baptist Church, 99 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603; please write “Easter Gift” in the memo line.
MARCH MISSION PROJECT

Many of you have followed closely the work of CBF Field Personnel, Mina and Genady Podgaisky in Ukraine. As the war in Ukraine has moved into its thirteenth month, the FBC family has been asked to help provide needed items for individuals living in the difficulties of a place they continue to call home.

The following items will be transported into Ukraine:
  • new dark socks (not white) for both sexes and all ages
  • multivitamins for all ages
  • new AA and AAA batteries
  • any type of over-the-counter painkillers

You may put your donations in the marker drawer in the Lewis Lobby cabinet anytime before the end of the month. If you have questions, please contact Cara Lynn Vogel.
RETURN OF
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Be sure to set your clocks ahead
one hour this Saturday night!
THEOLOGY ON TAP'S
MARCH GATHERING

The next time Theology on Tap will meet is on Thursday, March 16, at 6pm at Clouds Brewing (126 N. West Street). Join us for dinner, drinks, and good conversation!
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
 
We are so excited to offer a new Sunday School class for young couples at FBC. If this sounds interesting to you, please join us on Sundays at 9:45am in room 224. Our weekly gatherings will offer food, fellowship, and exciting conversation about fostering strong community and building new connections as we grow together in our faith. We hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Tonya and Lin Carter and/or Lou Anne and John Liverman. 

CBF OFFERING FOR
GLOBAL MISSIONS OFFERING &
WEEK OF PRAYER:
March 12–17

We continue to collect our CBF offering through March as we seek to do our part to support our field personnel both here and around the world. All of us are experiencing increased expenses, but we know we are better able to survive the strain than most others. As the scripture says, “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Please prayerfully consider what you are able to contribute to ensure that God’s love continues through the presence of our missionaries. The official week of prayer for CBF is March 12-17, but for 1st through 5th grade GAs, it’s every week. Their prayer concerns range from sick pets, aging grandparents, and safe travels, to the war in Ukraine and the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, but ALWAYS, ALWAYS prayers for our CBF missionaries. In January, the girls prayed for Karen Alford who is serving in Togo, West Africa, and in February they prayed for Jade and Shelah Acker who are serving in Kampala, Uganda. It’s often hard to rein them in when their prayer concerns get off on tangents about a cat who died four years ago, but then they turn around and amaze me, like when first grader Elizabeth Yelverton said, “Oh, I’ve got a good one, we need to pray that Miss Nancy comes back safe from her trip to Romania.” As leaders we think we’re teaching them, but we are often learning much more from them. May our prayers follow the example of these young girls who are learning to pray for and care about the world around them.
Nancy Moore Phillips, WMU Director
CBFNC ANNUAL GATHERING

The psalmist writes, “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity” (Psalm 133:1). Admittedly, we do not always get along with our sisters and brothers. We can easily give in to taking sides and endless arguing but we continue to do the work of cooperation and kingdom-building. This idea, this theology of cooperation is what guides our Annual Gathering in 2023 as we explore together in a variety of ways our theme of Living Together.

We look forward to gathering together with Cooperative Baptists from across North Carolina at the CBFNC Annual Gathering on Thursday and Friday, March 23–24, at Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston-Salem! This year's event will be an in-person gathering with both general sessions live-streamed online. We hope you will make plans to join us for two days of connecting, worshiping and learning together. Click here to begin registration to attend in-person. (There is no registration required for online viewing of the live-streamed sessions.)
 
Leadership Forum will be offered on Thursday morning. This is a professional/spiritual development event. NEW THIS YEAR: there is a separate registration for Leadership Forum. If you wish to attend the Leadership Forum and Annual Gathering, you will need to register for BOTH. Click here to register for Leadership Forum.
Nancy Moore Phillips, Denominational Relations
CENTERPOINT FOR MARCH

On March 8, we conclude our exploration of the spiritual practice of “visio divina,” (sacred seeing) by using images from the art and architecture of First Baptist’s historic sanctuary as guides for reflection and prayer. This program coincides with the observance of Lent, a season of reflection and repentance, and with the anniversary of the founding of First Baptist Church on March 8, 1812. 

On March 15 and 22, we will explore ways to reaffirm and strengthen our church’s long-standing support for an inclusive ministry by participating in the Month of Advocacy for Women in Ministry sponsored by the national Baptist Women in Ministry organization. On March 15, Dr. Ka’thy Gore Chappell, executive director of Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina, will lead a program on support for women in ministry among Baptists in our state. On March 22, Dr. Lynn Brinkley, associate director of the national Baptist Women in Ministry organization, will lead a program on efforts to support Baptist women in ministry across the United States.  

If you are not able to join us in person, we encourage you to join us virtually. We will begin at 6:15pm with a prayer time, and our program will follow.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
 
We invite you to join us for a mid-week fellowship meal Wednesdays at 5:15pm. Reserve your spot at this link to the page on the church website or by calling the church office.

The menus for upcoming Wednesday night suppers are as follows (all meals come with salad and bread):
March 8: pasta (ziti or spaghetti) with Normandy vegetables; non-meat option: veggie pasta; kids: macaroni.
March 15: meatballs with rice and green beans; non-meat option: veggie meatballs; kids: meatballs.
March 22: pancakes with grits and sausage.
March 29: pizza; non-meat option: veggie pizza.
2023 CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES

Mark your calendar for the following 2023 dates for church conference:
March 29, May 24, August 30, September 27,
October 25, November 15, and December 13

BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Wednesday, March 8: Psalm 128; Ezekiel 36:22-32; John 7:53-8:11
  • Thursday, March 9: Psalm 95; Exodus 16:1-8; Colossians 1:15-23
  • Friday, March 10: Psalm 95; Exodus 16:9-21; Ephesians 2:11-22
  • Saturday, March 11: Psalm 95; Exodus 16:27-35; John 4:1-6
  • Sunday, March 12: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
  • Monday, March 13: Psalm 81; Genesis 24:1-27; 2 John 1:1-13
  • Tuesday, March 14: Psalm 81; Genesis 29:1-14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4
DEACON ON CALL
March 5–11 • Hollis Yelverton (m: 919-601-5612 or h: 919-807-2878)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • March 7–15
Tuesday, March 7
7pm Properties Committee meeting (Zoom)

Wednesday, March 8
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301,307,311)
6:15pm Centerpoint (FH/Zoom)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)

Thursday, March 9
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
10:30am Thirty-Niners (FH)

Sunday, March 12
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship/Communion (S/YouTube)
11am JBC worship (226)
12pm GA Tea
5pm Youth choir (choir room)
6pm Youth supper (301)
6:30pm Youth program (Blue Room)
Monday, March 13
10am Clothing ministry open
6:15pm Finance Committee meeting (Zoom)
6:30pm High School Bible study (Wade home)
6:30pm Music Made in Heaven rehearsal (302)

Tuesday, March 14
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)

Wednesday, March 15
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301,307,311)
6:15pm Centerpoint (FH/Zoom)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)
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! March 8–10

LUNCH:
Wednesday–Friday at church, 11am–1:15pm
AMONG OUR FAMILY

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

THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of February 28, 2023:
Current Week Revenue: $12,978.28
Month-to-Date Revenue: $129,655.29
Year-to-Date Revenue: $273,179.01
Month-to-Date Expenses: $127,734.69
Year-to-Date Expenses: $244,388.01
As of March 2, 2023:
Current Week Revenue: $9,547.23
Month-to-Date Revenue: $9,547.23
Year-to-Date Revenue: $282,726.24
Month-to-Date Expenses: $16,711.53
Year-to-Date Expenses: $261,099.54
Global Missions: $7,059.00

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