FBC Raleigh News • July 19, 2022
CALLING ALL HOMEMADE 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. You can choose between vanilla, strawberry, peach, or your own creation! We will provide all the toppings, and don't forget to bring a scoop with your freezer. 


For questions, please email Lynn Loomis.
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.

THEOLOGY ON TAP UPDATE

Theology on Tap has returned, and we would love for you to join us! This dinner group meets on the third Thursday of the month, and will meet next on July 21 at Raleigh Times (14 E. Hargett Street). All are welcome to join at 6pm for dinner, conversation and beverages!
JULY CHOIR PLANS

Join the choir for a day! The Sanctuary Choir invites you to sing with them. The Sanctuary Choir has moved their practice to Sunday morning for the remaining Sundays of July.
 
  • Offering fresh music prepared daily
  • Breakfast after practices
  • We’re not wearing robes
  • We're singing from the sanctuary floor
 
9:05 — Practice in the choir room (mask optional)
9:40 — Breakfast and Sunday School (or coffee time)
10:30 —Review (and sing for worship)
 
Whether you've been in choir before or would like to join us for the first time, this is the chance for you! Email Warren with further questions.

JULY MISSION PROJECT

Vacation Bible School for all ages is coming up July 24–28. Come join in the fun and fellowship! As part of the activities, we'll be collecting supplies for Camp Hope (the leading year-round camping and mentoring program in the country for children and teens impacted by domestic violence). The aim is to create hope and healing pathways for trauma-exposed youth to believe in themselves and in others. After summer camp, the participants will continue to meet monthly for support and will attend camp each summer until they are old enough to come back as counselors.

Our donations will specifically support Wake County's Camp Hope which is sponsored by Interact (a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic and sexual violence). The items needed are:
  • beach towels (thinner ones that dry quickly)
  • loofahs
  • large spray sunscreen
  • large bug repellant spray
 
If you're attending VBS, you may bring your donations that week or you may place them in the marked drawer in the cabinet in the Lewis Lobby anytime during July. You may donate via electronic giving (at the kiosk or online -- click here Give+ only) or by check as well (make your check payable to FBC and put "Camp Hope VBS Mission Project" in the memo line).

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 is available at this link or email Nancy Moore Phillips with your interest or questions. - Nancy Moore Phillips, WMU Director
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CLOTHING MINISTRY

Cleaning out your closets? The clothing ministry is currently in need of spring and summer clothing for women, men, and teens, especially shorts and nicer short-sleeved shirts (not t-shirts). We also are currently filling up our off-season storage spaces, so we are asking that if you are able to, please hold your fall/winter items until the end of August. Thanks for your continued support of this vital ministry!

THE WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL
IS HIRING!

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our dynamic teaching team, our weekday preschool is hiring for the 2022–2023 school year. Also, we have some spots open for children ages 1-4! Help us spread the word, and contact Crystal Bacon with any questions.

VARIETY SHOW COMING AUGUST 21

Calling all jugglers, singers, musicians, dancers, and circus performers and all who are interested in participating in our Summer Variety Hour in August: We’re looking for performers!
 
Please email Warren by July 24 to sign up, or if you have any questions.
 
Save the date for this fun evening of entertainment and inspiration showcasing the multi-faceted talents of the FBC community. One hour of entertainment celebrating summer with gratitude, grace, and laughter.

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 19: Psalm 119:97-104; Proverbs 9:1-18; 1John 2:1-6
  • Wednesday, July 20: Psalm 119:97-104; Deuteronomy 12:1-12; John 6:41-51
  • Thursday, July 21: Psalm 138; Esther 2:19-3:6; Acts 1:15-20
  • Friday, July 22: Psalm 138; Esther 3:7-15; Acts 2:22-36
  • Saturday, July 23: Psalm 138; Esther 4:1-17; Luke 8:22-25
  • Sunday, July 24: Hosea 1:2-10 and Psalm 85; Genesis 18:20-32 and Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19); Luke 11:1-13
  • Monday, July 25: Psalm 55:16-23; Esther 5:1-14; Colossians 2:16-3:1

DEACON ON CALL
July 17–23 • Hayden James (919-818-0766)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • July 19–27
Tuesday, July 19
5:30pm Adult Ministries Council meeting (Zoom)

Thursday, July 21 –
Monday, July 25
Senior trip to Atlanta

Thursday, July 21
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
6pm Theology on Tap (Raleigh Times)

Sunday, July 24 – Thursday, July 28
5–8pm Vacation Bible School (building-wide)
Sunday, July 24
9:05 Adult choir rehearsal (choir room)
9:40 Choir breakfast (301)
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship/Baptism (Joshua Carter) (S/YouTube)
11:15am Japanese worship (226)

Monday, July 25
10am Clothing ministry open

Tuesday, July 26
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
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 19 – 22!

• Lunch •
Tuesday-Friday:
church parking lot (11am–1:30pm)
• Supper •
Fri, July 22 (5-7:30pm): Enchanted Oaks
5116 Birchleaf Dr, Raleigh, 27606
AMONG OUR FAMILY

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

WORDS OF APPRECIATION
 
Transitions are not easy. As we have made a move to a distant retirement community, The Woodlands at Furman, bringing us closer to family (and Furman U), we are so grateful to our FBC family for your words and acts of kindness. We thank Dr. Chapman for generous words at the end of a recent worship service recalling our close to 50 years of church involvement. We are truly blessed by this caring community. Stay in touch. Our cell phones and email remain unchanged. Physically we are located at 1315 Trailhead Court, Greenville, SC 29617.

Bound in Christ and love,
Betty and Austin Connors
THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of July 14, 2022:
Current Week Revenue: $26,998.00 
Month-to-Date Revenue: $49,746.65
Year-to-Date Revenue: $861,395.69
Month-to-Date Expenses: $48,838.52
Year-to-Date Expenses: $766,402.17
Global Missions: $12,133.00
Heck Jones: $2,073.00

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