FBC Raleigh News • March 2, 2020
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 request  HERE. Checks or electronic payments should be received no later than  Wednesday, April 1 . 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.

CHURCH CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The 2020 dates for Church Conference will be as follows:
April 1 • May 20 • August 19 • September 30 • October 28 • November 18 • December 16

THIS WEEK IN
CENTERPOINT

March 4
Body Elective • A trip to The Green Chair Project. The Body programs for Discipleship Training on Wednesday nights in March will be visits to nearby non-profits meeting needs of low-income neighbors in Wake County. To have enough time for a good overview of each program, the times for those visits will be different from our normal Wednesdays.  A bus will leave from the church parking lot promptly at 6:35pm (please note the time change from last week's publication!)
 Each location is approximately five minutes away. The programs will be 30-45 minutes at most so the people riding the bus can be back at church by 7:30pm. If you wish to provide your own transportation, please arrive at the non-profit location no later than 6:40pm. For more information about The Green Chair Project, read the article below!

Mind Elective • Tim Brock will be leading a three-week multidimensional study of Luke 15:11-32, the passage traditionally identified as The Parable of the Prodigal Son. During the first session, participants will explore the parable using more traditional methods of biblical interpretation, an approach known as historical-critical exegesis.

Menu: loaded taco bar, Mexican rice, beans, and taco salad.
Non-Meat Menu: taco bar and salad sides.
Kids Menu: cheese dip and chips.

Coming Soon in Centerpoint Electives...
March 11
Body Elective • Trip to Urban Ministries, Open Door Clinic
Mind Elective • During the second session of the Prodigal Son study, the group will interact with the text using a method called psychological biblical criticism. 
WEEK AT A GLANCE • MARCH 2-8, 2020
Monday, March 2
10am Clothing Ministry Opens
10:30am Clothing Ministry Client Lunch (FH)
11am Sisters in Grace (CR)
5pm Safety and Security Committee (CR)
6:15pm CROP Walk Mtg. (CR)

Tuesday, March 3
10am Staff Mtg. (CR)
10:30am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
5:30pm Properties Committee Mtg. (CR)
6pm Theology on Tap (Raleigh Times, 14 E Hargett St.)
6:30pm HS Bible Study (Helms’ Home)

Wednesday, March 4
4:15pm Works in Progress (P)
5:30pm Backpack Buddies (301)
5:30pm Evening Bells (307)
5:30pm Children’s Session 1 (Missions)
5:45pm Centerpoint Meal Served (FH)
6:30pm Prayer and Announcements
6:45pm Adult Programming (FH) &
Children’s Session 2 (Music)
7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (310)
Thursday, March 5
7am Band of Brothers (CR)
10:30am Thirty-Niners (FH)
12:30pm Library Committee (Li)

Friday, March 6
Festival by the Sea Trip Departs (returns Mar 8)

Saturday, March 7
8am AAWC BBQ Class (FH)
9am Garden Work Day (Cedar Point Apartments Community Garden)

Sunday March 8
Daylight Saving Time Commences
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship (S)
11am Japanese Worship (227)
BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Monday, March 2: Psalm 32; 1 Kings 19:1-8; Hebrews 2:10-18
  • Tuesday, March 3: Psalm 32; Genesis 4:1-16; Hebrews 4:14-5:10
  • Wednesday, March 4: Psalm 32; Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28; Matthew 18:10-14
  • Thursday, March 5: Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:3-7
  • Friday, March 6: Psalm 121; Micah 7:18-20; Romans 3:21-31
  • Saturday, March 7: Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:4-8; Luke 7:1-10
DEACON ON CALL • MARCH 1 - 7
Jen Foster (919) 906-6777
THE SEASON OF LENT

As we enter the Holy season of Lent, we invite you into 40 days of reflection, examination, and preparation. We hope these devotionals serve as a daily guide as we journey to the cross together.


Join us for our special services during the season of Lent: 
• April 5  - Palm Sunday Worship Service, 11am
 • April 9  - Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm 
• April 12  - Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30am; Capitol Square
Easter Worship Service, 11am
AND ALSO WITH 'CUE
ABC NEWS SEGMENT

The ABC News nationally syndicated show Localish , is now live with their story of A nd Also With 'Cue! Thanks to everyone who came out for the filming of this episode, and continuing to support our give-back food truck. Please do share this with your friends!
BODY ELECTIVE TRIP TO
THE GREEN CHAIR PROJECT

For our Body Elective this Wednesday, March 4 , we will be taking a trip to the The Green Chair Project, located at 1853 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604. For the past ten years, the Green Chair Project has provided the comforts of home to low-income families across Wake County transitioning out of homelessness, crisis, or disaster. By accepting donations of gently used home furnishings and accessories, The Green Chair Project provides a place for these families to shop with dignity and to choose the items they would like in their home. With a goal of serving 1,200+ families in 2020 across three distinct program areas, The Green Chair Project is a formidable partner helping those in need in the affordable housing crisis our community faces. Please join us for a tour of their facility led by Graham Satisky of the Project. The bus will leave from church promptly at 6:35pm, and we'll return back to church at 7:30pm. If you are arranging your own transportation, please plan to meet us there at 6:40pm. For more information about The Green Chair Project, visit their website.
TABLE DECORATORS NEEDED FOR MARCH

Please consider helping the social committee with table decorations for Wednesday night suppers during the month of March . You do not have to be artistic or creative to help with this project! Decorations are typically simple, and we have plenty of things to choose from in the Fellowship Hall storage room. The sign-up link below has more information explaining this opportunity and the months available. Thank you for helping create a beautiful space for our Wednesday night suppers!

For questions, please email Dawn Wade.

MARCH MISSION PROJECT

This month we will support "Feed the Pack" which is a food pantry at NC State that provides food for students, faculty, and staff. 14% (4750) of their students are cutting portion sizes, skipping meals, and going hungry. The pantry opened in 2012 and has collected over 137,650 pounds of food since then. Close to 10,000 people have been served since they opened. The pantry is open five days a week and folks can shop once a week. While they accept most any non perishable items, we will concentrate on these needed breakfast items:

Cereal
Oatmeal
Pop Tarts
Granola

You may place your donations in the marked drawer in the Lewis Building cabinet anytime in March. Thank you for your donations of cleaning supplies for Interact - they will be appreciated. - Anne Cooke
CBFNC ANNUAL GATHERING

Imagine in your mind’s eye the faces of your closest friends, those who know you, who support you, and who share your basic values. Aren’t these the people you most like to spend time with? Is there anything more encouraging than to gather with people who “get you"? People who know you and appreciate you for who you are?
FBC Raleigh has an opportunity to gather with just such a group of friends next month right here in our own “backyard.” The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of NC will have its annual gathering at Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh, March 19-21. CBFNC is a strategic partner with FBC Raleigh in carrying out God’s mission in our home state. It is more than that, however. It is our denominational home, the nearest group of Baptists who share our vision of how to be Baptist Christians in this time and place. Most of the opportunities for fellowship, learning, and worship will take place on Friday, March 20 . Workshops throughout the day will explore the theme of “Embracing Kingdom Community.” Local pastors Paul Anderson of the Fellowship of Raleigh church and Randy McKinney of Longview Baptist will preach in the morning worship service. Likely the most accessible opportunity for many will be the evening worship celebration at 6:30pm. Dr. Jerusha Neal, assistant professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School, will be the preacher for the service. Our very own And Also With 'Cue is catering Friday night's dinner, and David & Leah will lead a breakout session on asset-based community development. Please consider joining members of the Denominational Relations Committee, our ministers, and many members of our FBC Raleigh family at this inspiring gathering. It is always good to be among friends! -Barry Jones, Chair of Denominational Relations


COMMUNITY GARDEN TEAM

This Saturday, March 7, is our first community garden work day! We'll meet in the parking lot of the garden at 9am, and should finish up by 11am. The community garden is located at Cedar Point Apartments (7101 Sandy Forks Rd.) Make sure to bring your own pair of gloves, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. There are gardening tools located in a shed at the garden so there's no need to bring any (unless you're just partial to your own!). This is an ongoing project, so please feel free to sign up once or as many times as you would like. For questions or more information, email Libby Barnes.

2020 Garden Workdays:
March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 12, October 3

DO MORE, SERVE MORE, CHURCH MORE STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

As of  February 27  we have received  176 pledges totaling $1,231,336.89 for the 2020 budget. Our finance committee is proposing a very slight decrease for 2020, bringing the total budget to $1,586,646. The proposed budget was presented at the October church conference and, when pledge cards have been returned to the church, the budget will be presented again for approval by our congregation. For your review, copies of the full budget are available in the church library and in the members-only section of our website. You may also request a copy by calling the church office at (919) 832-4485. Please help us meet our budget goal by returning your pledge card to the church office, or by  pledging online.   This year, let’s work together to serve more, do more, church more. 
AMONG OUR FAMILY
Congratulations to Chase and Jessica Helms on February 27 birth of their son, Ryder Austin Helms. Another word of congratulations to the proud grandparents, Sterling and Myra Brickell. Cards of celebration may be sent to the Helms at 1817 Albacore Lane, Raleigh NC 27612, and to the Brickells at 6221 Bramblewood Drive, Raleigh NC 27612.

Sympathy to Sheila Hite on the death of her cousin, Tim Lawson. Cards of condolence may be sent to Sheila at 9401 Herringbone Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614. 


FEBRUARY 2020 - MEMORIAL & HONORIFIC GIFTS
Capital Repair & Replacement Fund
In Memory of:
Elizabeth Lee Chamblee
Robert Crocker

Clothing Ministry Fund
In Memory of:
Penny Frisbie
In Honor of:
Catharine Dudeck
Harriet Smith
Margaret Clary

Global Missions Fund
In Memory of:
Jimmy Frisbie

Mike Morris Fellowship Fund
In Memory of:
Penny Frisbie
Elizabeth Lee Chamblee
Robert Crocker
Ione Kemp Knight

North Carolina Missions Fund
In Memory of:
Jimmy Frisbie

Toy Joy Fund
In Honor of:
Mike & Anne Cooke

THE RECORD WE WROTE
Week of February 24, 2020
Current Week Revenue: $28,554.26
Month-to-Date Revenue: $132,951.17
Year-to-Date Revenue: $329,290.07
Month-to-Date Expenses: $117,916.56
Year-to-Date Expenses: $243,736.34
CBF Global Missions: $11,795.82
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