FBC Raleigh News • March 29, 2022
CBFNC ANNUAL GATHERING 

The theme for the CBFNC Annual Gathering this year at Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh was “The God Who Sees” (us and everything), but if you attended the two days of workshops and worship, you saw God in the people and activities around you. The vision was clear when you listened to the young guest speakers and saw the enthusiasm in their love of the ministry. You felt the pride of being a CBF church member when you met the young women who hold the position of senior pastor at prominent North Carolina churches. The future seems so much brighter when you gather with others whose lives are guided by their faith.
 
As always, my favorite part was meeting and renewing friendships with the missionaries the children learn about in Mission Friends, GAs, and RAs, but this time it was bittersweet. There were eight of us there from FBC who have worked in the Village of Hope in Ukraine, and we felt the pain of the Podgaiskys, who came to update us on the damage there. When Mina and Gennady entered the building, our eyes met, and Mina tried to smile and say, “Hello friend.” Our eyes filled with tears and we hugged each other for comfort and support. The agony is so much stronger when you actually have met the people, and worked and slept in the buildings that have been damaged in the recent bombings. Our monetary help is greatly needed, and the people Mina and Gennady are in touch with tell them that they need our prayers now more than ever.

I hope you will consider attending the CBFNC Annual Gathering next year. Your life will be enriched as you join with other CBF congregants to share ideas, plans, and goals in the Fellowship of Cooperative Baptists. 

Nancy Moore Phillips 
Chair, Denominational Relations

FBC SENIORS GROUP
(aka THIRTY-NINERS)
Many of you have asked me at various times during our COVID experience, "When are we going to resume regular Thirty-Niners meetings?" You have said that you missed the opportunity for social interaction and the entertaining, informative, and FBC-supportive programs that were part of our activities. Dr. Chapman has asked me about the degree of interest there is in restarting our FBC Senior Program. I have agreed to discuss this with those of you who were previous Thirty-Niner participants and also see how other FBC members over 50 feel about a new FBC Senior Adult program.
My present thought is to host a few group organizational meetings in April and May, maybe on Wednesdays, in the afternoon or evening at the church. If you are interested in helping to re-establish an FBC Seniors group, give me a call (919-797-0202) or send me an e-mail over the next several weeks and we will schedule meetings to develop a consensus of the group. - Carl Bailey

RETURN OF SALT SHAKERS

It is time to sign up for belated Salt Shakers 2022! This is a great way to know people in your church family with whom you might never spend an evening otherwise. There would normally be four dinner dates scattered throughout the year, but we'll just have three this year due to our later starting date. These dates are not set in stone. Alternative dates can be determined by the participants of the group, and if you still can't make it on the date chosen by your group, a sub can easily be found.  Each individual or couple that signs up will be assigned to a dinner group with three other individuals or couples, and the groups will change for every dinner. You will only host once (if at all due to our shortened year), and don't let hosting keep you from participating - if that is not an option for you, we will easily figure that out. Go to the church website by April 13 to sign up.

EASTER EGG HUNT

On Saturday, April 9, we’ll join with friends from First Baptist, Wilmington Street, for an egg hunt on the Capitol Grounds! We’ll begin in our sanctuary at 10am for a time of singing and to share our Bible story, and then we’ll head to the Capitol grounds to hunt eggs and have refreshments. Friends and neighbors are invited; just let Lynn know of your interest by Wednesday, March 30, so we can make sure to have enough eggs for all! More details will be emailed next week to the families who sign up.    
RA CAR RACES!
Last Sunday, rooms 301 and 302 were abuzz with eager RAs and supportive fans for the first indoor RA car race in TWO YEARS! After filling up on Troy’s hot dogs with all the fixins, the racing began. With RA leaders Derek Foster at the starting line and Jay Carothers at the finish, our boys took turns racing each other, changing up lanes to make sure there were no lane-advantages. In the end, third-grader Thomas Archer continued his winning streak by winning the “Fastest Car” trophy for the second year in a row, and second-grader Jackson Bissette took home the “Best Paint Job” trophy for his second year in a row! (Many thanks to our middle school former RAs who were our esteemed judges of Best Paint Job). And as fast as the cars raced and as good as they looked, most impressive were our RAs' individual mission projects that they chose and implemented. Their projects, along with our GAs' mission projects, will be displayed in the Fellowship Hall for the next several weeks. Take time to read the walls of the Fellowship Hall and discover the passion our grade-schoolers have for serving others.  
HOUSING ALL UPDATE

Housing All started in October 2020 to help our neighbors in need of rental and utility assistance. The need for help remains great, and we are continuing to grow and improve the program; consequently, we are in need of additional volunteers. As a volunteer, you will undergo a brief training and will receive a resource guide. Volunteers will be on duty for a week at a time, providing input and responding to calls. Although it varies week to week, expect to make about ten phone calls, at times convenient to you. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Leah.

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, April 6. 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.

SPRING AND SUMMER DONATIONS NEEDED

As we approach warmer temperatures, the Clothing Ministry could use your spring and summer donations! We are currently packing up all of our winter clothing, clearing the racks for spring and summer. As a reminder, please place your donated items in the bin by the back parking lot doors in labeled bags (ie: "women's summer"). This helps our sorters keep your donations organized, so we can keep our racks filled with seasonally appropriate items. The Clothing Ministry will be closed April 11 - May 30 for maintenance to our building, and during that time we will not be accepting donations. We appreciate your generosity that allows us to keep serving our community through clothing!

UKRAINE RELIEF FUND

CBF has established a relief fund in response to the global crisis in Ukraine, following the Russian invasion last week. Twenty years ago, CBF commissioned Gennady and Mina Podgaisky to serve in Kyiv. They established Village of Hope a year later, and their ministry has flourished in collaboration not only with our partner congregations but Baptists and other Christians in Ukraine. The first funding commitment with any contributions received with this relief fund will be to provide resources to those served by Village of Hope. There are also local partners of that ministry that serve under the leadership of the Podgaiskys and CBF Global Missions. Beyond that, funding will be directed to The Baptist World Alliance Forum for Aid Development (BFAD), the international disaster response work of our partners at the Baptist World Alliance. They are working actively with Baptist leaders in Ukraine and others in that country to identify the most essential use of funds. Because the situation on the ground is changing rapidly, and the crisis is mounting, it is imperative that we give generously and support the work of trusted friends and partners, not only among CBF field personnel but in the Global Baptist community. Give here!

CHURCH CONFERENCE TOMORROW NIGHT

Our regularly scheduled Church Conference will be held this Wednesday, March 30, 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

2022 CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES
Mark your calendar for the following 2022 dates for Church Conference:
March 30, May 25, August 24, September 28,
October 26, November 16, and December 14.

CENTERPOINT
(IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)

As part of our emphasis on remembering our heritage with a view to the future, Bill Leonard will join us via Zoom on April 6 at 6:15pm to talk about our Baptist heritage and how we might translate the principles that shaped our forebears into a vibrant form for the present day. Known to many of our members, Dr. Leonard is the retired Dean of the Divinity School at Wake Forest University. He has spoken at our church on numerous occasions, including as the preacher for Dr. Chapman’s installation service. He is an engaging speaker and a highly respected church historian with keen insights into future trends. We will record his presentation and the following dialogue, but you will want to make every effort to participate in this conversation.


Join us for a live broadcast of the Centerpoint adult program, every Wednesday night 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

Wednesday night Children's Missions & Music schedule:
6-6:40pm • Mission Friends/ RAs/GAs
6:45-7:30pm • Music for children
**Childcare provided from 5:45-7:30pm for babies to two-year-olds
For questions about our Wednesday night program offerings for children, please email Lynn Lingafelt.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
 
We invite you to join us for a mid-week fellowship meal every week from 5-6pm. We have returned to requiring reservations; reserve your spot at this link to the page on the church website or by calling the church office. 

The menus for Wednesday night suppers are as follows:
March 30: Baked chicken with potatoes and corn
April 6: Shrimp and grits with okra
April 13: Honey mustard chicken with cabbage and potatoes
April 20: Pork tenderloin with spanakopita

MARCH MISSION PROJECT

To meet the clothing needs of the school-age children in the their program, Family Promise partners with Note in the Pocket. Schools or social service agencies refer students in need to Note in the Pocket which then provides each student with two weeks' worth of outfits. This includes new socks and underwear, shoes, a variety of tops and bottoms to mix and match and any outerwear needed for that season. Volunteers carefully select a wardrobe for each student (and for their immediate family if needed) which is then delivered to the school or referring agency. Note in the Pocket delivered over 100,000 clothing items to students and their families in 2020. By providing stylish, good-quality clothing that they can be proud to wear, they hope to empower students to better succeed in the academic environment. 
  
We will be collecting children's clothes (Kindergarten through 12th grade) for Note in the Pocket all through March. Used clothing is welcome as long as it is clean and in good condition; however, socks, underwear, and shoes need to be new. You may put your donations in the marked bin in the Lewis Lobby anytime during the month.

BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Tuesday, March 29: Psalm 53; Leviticus 25:1-19; Revelation 19:9-10
  • Wednesday, March 30: Psalm 53; 2 Kings 4:1-7; Luke 9:10-17
  • Thursday, March 31: Psalm 126; Isaiah 43:1-7; Philippians 2:19-24
  • Friday, April 1: Psalm 126; Isaiah 43:8-15; Philippians 2:25-3:1
  • Saturday, April 2: Psalm 126; Exodus 12:21-27; John 11:45-57
  • Sunday, April 3: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
  • Monday, April 4: Psalm 20; Exodus 40:1-15; Hebrews 10:19-25

DEACON ON CALL
March 27-April 2 • Jeff Mercer (919-235-7552)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • March 29-April 4
Tuesday, March 29
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)

Wednesday, March 30
5pm Meal/Church Conference (FH)
6pm Handbell Rehearsal (S balcony)
6:30pm MS Small Group (Blue Rm)
6:45pm Children's Music
(302/Choir Rm)
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
(Choir Rm/S)

Thursday, March 31
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
6:30pm HS Bible Study (Wade home)

Sunday, April 3
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship/Michael Hood preaching (S/YouTube)
11am Japanese Worship (226)
5pm Youth Choir (Choir Rm)
6pm Youth Supper (FH)
6:30pm Youth Program (FH/Blue Rm)

Monday, March 28
10am Clothing Ministry
6pm MMiH Rehearsal (S Balcony)
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 29-April 1!

• Lunch - Tuesday-Friday (11am – 1:30pm, church parking lot)
• Dinner:
Wed, March 30 • Park Avenue, Mill Rd & Gorges Park Dr, Holly Springs, 27540 (5-8pm)
Thurs, March 31 • 3109 Maranka Dr, Angier, 27501 (4:30-7:30pm)

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 March 24, 2022:
Current Week Revenue: $15,354.69 
Month-to-Date Revenue: $85,390.71
Year-to-Date Revenue: $388,690.42
Month-to-Date Expenses: $77,221.91
Year-to-Date Expenses: $301,475.37
Global Missions: $6,998.00
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