FBC Raleigh News • July 26, 2022
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED

Most of us are aware that school teachers usually spend their own money to help equip their classrooms. For the month of August, we'll collect items listed below that will be distributed to various Raleigh schools. Your donations may be placed in the marked drawer in the cabinet in the Lewis Lobby anytime during the month of August.

  • dry erase markers
  • regular colored markers
  • gallon Ziplock bags
  • pens
  • pencils
  • white copy paper
  • colored card stock
  • Papermate flair pens (colors)

Thank you to those who have already donated items for Camp Hope — donations can be made thru July 31.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING INPUT REQUESTED
 
As we plan for the resumption of Wednesday Night programming in September, the ministerial staff would like some input from you. Before COVID, we had made some significant changes to the schedule that seemed to be embraced by the church, but COVID has altered everything. Sunday School classes are being asked to have a brief discussion about just a few questions, but you may also fill out the survey here. Your input will be greatly appreciated by us and by the Adult Ministries Council.

JULY CHOIR

This coming Sunday is the last opportunity to join the July choir for a week and all are invited. We'll have a rehearsal at 9:05am followed by breakfast (provided) before Sunday School and then reconvene at 10:30 to sing for worship. We are singing from the sanctuary floor and aren’t wearing robes. Whether you've been in choir before or would like to join us for the first time, this is the chance for you! Questions? Email Warren

THANKS to all who have joined us this month and to the Sanctuary Choir members who have provided food.

--Warren 
VARIETY SHOW COMING AUGUST 21

FBC proudly presents a Summer Variety Show & Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 21, at 7pm. This fun evening of entertainment and inspiration showcases the multi-faceted talents of the FBC community, offering one solid hour of entertainment celebrating summer with gratitude, grace, and laughter. Homemade ice cream to follow. Save the date and invite a friend.

Childcare is available for babies through 3-year-olds from 6:45–8pm.   Please contact Lynn no later than August 14 so we can secure the proper number of caregivers.  

CALLING ALL
ICE CREAM MAKERS!

We're looking forward to our Variety Show on Sunday, August 21, and we need your homemade ice cream! If you would be willing to bring a freezer of homemade ice cream to this event, please sign up below. We will provide all the toppings, and don't forget to bring a scoop with your freezer. 


For questions, please email Lynn Loomis.
RISE AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKING DAY

We’re starting early this year as everyone ends their summer vacations. And YES, we are bringing our annual meal packing event back to our Fellowship Hall! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 28 immediately following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Moving the event back to our church allows us to come straight from worship to change clothes, have a quick lunch, and spend two hours packing 10,000 bags of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and a vitamin pack. If you help us pack meals for starving families around the world, we’ll feed your family with pizza, salad, cookies, and lemonade. 
There are jobs for all ages and abilities. We have seated jobs for seniors, others that require the unending energy of our youth, and plenty of jobs in between. There’s a place for everyone. We need 60 volunteers for a successful event. Come help us help others as we strive to end world hunger.

Sign up at this link or email Nancy Moore Phillips with your interest or questions.
- Nancy Moore Phillips, WMU Director

HECK-JONES OFFERING

As we welcome June and the beginning of summer, I am reminded of the welcome that is provided to refugees in our city through the ministries of Welcome House. Refugees find open arms and hearts as they begin a new life free from war and torture. These services are more important now than ever with the continuing war in Ukraine.
Our hearts are saddened and we wonder what we can do. Kim and Marc Wyatt, CBF Missionaries, know what to do; but they need our offerings to keep their houses open and their services to continue. Fannie Heck and Sallie Jones, FBC members in the 1800’s, knew what to do as well; but they needed financial help from our congregation to do their work. Please give generously to this offering that was named in their honor as we do our part to meet the needs of those around us. In addition to the Welcome House, this offering will also go to our continuing partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Every gift helps no matter how big or small. Together we can make a difference in the lives of many.
- Nancy Moore Phillips, WMU President

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

BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Tuesday, July 26: Psalm 55:16-23; Ester 6:1-7:6; Romans 9:30-10:4
  • Wednesday, July 2: Psalm 55:16-23; Esther 7:7-8:17; Matthew 5:43-48
  • Thursday, July 28: Psalm 49:1-12; Proverbs 23:1-11; Romans 11:33-36
  • Friday, July 29: Psalm 49:1-12; Proverbs 24:1-12; Ephesians 4:17-24
  • Saturday, July 30: Psalm 49:1-12; Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; Mark 10:17-22
  • Sunday, July 31: Hosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 and Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
  • Monday, August 1: Psalm 127; Ecclesiastes 2:1-17; Colossians 3:18-4:1

DEACON ON CALL
July 24–30 • Maria Childrey (919-906-8216 m or 919-783-0723 h)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • July 26–August 3
Tuesday, July 26 – Thursday, July 28
5–8pm Vacation Bible School (building-wide)

Thursday, July 28
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)

Sunday, July 31
9:05 Adult choir rehearsal (choir room)
9:40 Choir breakfast (301)
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship (S/YouTube)
11:15am Japanese worship (226)
3pm Owen Fulk's piano recital; reception following (S)
Monday, August 1
10am Clothing ministry open
5pm Dream Team meeting (Blue Room)
7pm Handbell rehearsal (302)

Tuesday, August 2
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
7pm Properties Committee meeting (301)

Wednesday, August 3
6pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7pm Adult choir rehearsal (choir room/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,
July 26 – 29!

• 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.

THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of July 21, 2022:
Current Week Revenue: $10,857.00 
Month-to-Date Revenue: $60,603.65
Year-to-Date Revenue: $872,252.69
Month-to-Date Expenses: $52,876.30
Year-to-Date Expenses: $770,439.95
Global Missions: $12,283.00
Heck Jones: $2,173.00

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