FBC Raleigh News • August 23, 2022
MAGICAL, INTERACTIVE & INTERGENERATIONAL
 
We had a magical, interactive, and intergenerational experience this past Sunday night at First Baptist Church with The Summer Variety Show & Ice Cream Social. It took place in the sanctuary, which had been converted into a Grand Ole Radio Show Auditorium.
 
There was music and laughter, singing and reminiscing, toe-tapping— both choreographed and spontaneous, and there were even tears of joy. Afterward, we enjoyed a strong sense of homecoming in an ice cream social, masterfully put on by the Social Committee, chaired by Lynn Loomis. We appreciate their attention to detail and delicious provisions and say thank you to all those who provided homemade ice cream and those who pitched in to help host. We are grateful for their servant leadership and hospitality in bringing us all together.
Thanks to the Sanctuary Choir and the Evening Bells for their presentations, and to Maureen Howell and Sue Crocker, who each traveled up and down the stairs at different times playing the organ and the piano to keep us all singing. Special thanks to the following people who sang, played, or recited: Anna & LaCount Anderson, Matt Bullard, Tonya Carter, Chris Chapman, Tom Childrey, Carolyn Dickens, Greg Flowers, Bob Kimball, Beth McCollum and Becky Mercer, Cady Mercer, Eliza Meyer, Jesse Vogel, and the Children's Ensemble (Thomas Archer, CeCe Bissette, Jackson Bissette, Megan Cochman-Wood, Meg Foster, Alice Strickland, Hayes Strickland, and Catherine Yelverton). Thanks to Carol Blanchard for props. And thanks to the audience who participated and sang as lustily on "Supercalifragilistic" and "My Favorite Things" as any congregation I've heard on the best of hymns.
 
Lastly, thanks to Michael Hood and Royce Willmschen for audio support and to the church staff who assisted in the background. If you were unable to join us, we look forward to an upcoming release of video highlights. Make sure to check out the church's Facebook page for pictures taken by Jennifer Bissette, Bob Talley, and Leah Reed!
CHURCH CONFERENCE TOMORROW NIGHT

Our regularly scheduled Church Conference will be held this Wednesday, August 24, at 6:15pm. The Zoom link is below, as well as a call-in number for those who would rather join via phone. Below, you also will find the meeting agenda and the January Financial Report. Our by-laws require 50 members in attendance (in-person or ZOOM) in order to transact business. Please make plans to attend so we can vote on important matters for our church.


View 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
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
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEADERSHIP TRAINING

On Wednesday, August 31, we will be hosting a dinner and leadership training event in the Fellowship Hall at 5:15pm for all Wednesday night leaders in missions and music. Warren, Lynn, or Michael will be in touch with all the leaders invited to this night of preparation and learning. Please note that this is only for Wednesday night leadership, and our regularly scheduled dinner and programming will begin on Wednesday, September 7!
CENTERPOINT
THIS FALL

We are looking forward to the return of Centerpoint, beginning Wednesday, September 7! We are grateful for your flexibility over the last two years as we have attempted to keep our programming afloat while juggling layers of covid concerns. This fall, we are relieved to resume some semblance of normalcy in our Wednesday night programming for all ages! Our theme of "Re-engaging Community" is a very appropriate premise to guide us in imagining ways to bring our community of faith back together after two years of a hybrid, adjusted schedule. Our hope is that we will re-engage not only with our outside community but with one another. We'll have a new menu for Wednesday night suppers, including the reappearance of a full buffet line and a children's table. Seating will be available both inside the Fellowship Hall and outside in the Garth. We have made some slight changes in the timing of supper and programming, so please note that in the schedule below. Supper begins for everyone at 5:15pm, and all programming ends at 7:15pm. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our Wednesday night rhythm of church life!
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
(Zoom will not be offered every week)
CHILDREN'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE:

5:15-5:45pm - Supper line is open
5:45-6:30pm - Children's music
6:30-7:15pm - Children's missions
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
 
We invite you to join us for a mid-week fellowship meal this Wednesday 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 upcoming Wednesday night suppers are as follows:
August 24: chicken pot pie, fried apples, herb potatoes, salad, and bread.
NO MEAL ON AUGUST 31.
September 7: spaghetti and meatballs, vegetable medley, salad, and bread
September 14: pork chops, sweet potatoes, cabbage, salad, and bread
September 21: chicken and dumplings, baby carrots, broccoli, salad, and bread
FAMILY PROMISE WEEK COMING SOON
 
As was the case last March, Family Promise is continuing to house families experiencing homelessness in their transitional housing apartment building rather than in churches. Two to three families are sharing each apartment. Although housing and transportation are not needed, we will be providing meals the week of September 25–October 2, and the process will be similar to what we did this past spring.
 
A reminder of what that will look like: we are being asked to provide evening meals to individual family units Monday through Friday and to deliver a list of needed breakfast and lunch supplies the Friday before. Family Promise is finding that families have more than enough left-overs for dinners on the weekends.
 
Questions you may have:
• Do they need paper-ware? No – families have stocked kitchens.
• What about drinks? Request for drinks will be part of the breakfast/lunch request list. No additional drinks need to be provided with dinner
• Do we need to provide condiments with meals? No – the day center has plenty in stock.
• Costs - our Family Promise budget can cover these meals, so teams volunteering can submit receipts to the church office for reimbursement.
• Where is the day center? The day center is located at 903 Method Road, 27606, just off Western Boulevard.
 
If you are interested in signing up to support these families, please email Holly Ivel. She will coordinate with you directly, and answer any further questions.

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)

 THIRTY-NINERS ARE BACK
 
It’s been almost two years since covid brought us to a halt, but we are now ready to resume our weekly activities in September. Come join us on Thursday, September 8,  for our “Welcome Back and Get Reacquainted” meeting at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will follow at 11:30. No reservations are needed — just come and see if we’re for you! Here’s a peek at our fall schedule…
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, August 23: Psalm 109:21-31; Ezekiel 20:18-32; Revelation 3:7-13
  • Wednesday, August 24: Psalm 109:21-31; Ezekiel 20:33-44; Luke 6:6-11
  • Thursday, August 25: Psalm 112; Proverbs 15:13-17; 1 Peter 3:8-12
  • Friday, August 26: Psalm 112; Proverbs 18:6-12; 1 Peter 4:7-11
  • Saturday, August 27: Psalm 112; Proverbs 21:1-4, 24-26; Matthew 20:20-28
  • Sunday, August 28: Jeremiah 2:4-13 and Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Sirach 10:12-18 or Proverbs 25:6-7 and Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14
  • Monday, August 29: Psalm 119:65-72; 2 Chronicles 12:1-12; Hebrews 13:7-21
DEACON ON CALL
August 21–27 • Jennifer Bissette
WEEK AT A GLANCE •August 23–31
Tuesday, August 23
4pm 5th grade pizza/pool party (Lake Park pool/Lingafelt home)
5:30pm Adult Ministries Council meeting (Zoom)

Wednesday, August 24
10am High school Bible study (Blue Room)
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
6:15pm Church Conference (FH)

Thursday, August 25
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)

Sunday, August 28
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship (S/YouTube)
11:15am Japanese worship (226)
12:15pm Lunch/Rise Against Hunger meal packing (FH)
6pm Youth kick-off (FH/Blue Room)
Monday, August 29
Clothing ministry closed (until Oct 3)
5:30pm Dream Team meeting (301)

Tuesday, August 30
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)

Wednesday, August 31
5:15pm Leaders dinner and training (FH)
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,
August 23–27!

• Lunch •
Tuesday-Friday (except Wed, Aug 24):
church parking lot (11am–1:30pm)
Wednesday, August 24, 11:30am–2pm:
Candle Science Company
1247 Person Street, Durham, 27703
• Supper •
Saturday, August 27, 5-7pm:
Trinity Creek, 125 Trinity Creek Drive, Holly Springs, 27540
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 August 17, 2022:
Current Week Revenue: $23,897.00
Month-to-Date Revenue: $68,730.69
Year-to-Date Revenue: $971,109.82
Month-to-Date Expenses: $57,817.79
Year-to-Date Expenses: $887,608.25
Heck Jones: $4,363.00

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