FBC Raleigh News • March 8, 2022 |
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GUEST CHOIR TO LEAD WORSHIP ON MARCH 13
We will be led in worship this Sunday, March 13, by the Concert Choir of Gardner-Webb University. A select ensemble of mixed voices, the Concert Choir is on their spring tour, offering performances in various regions of the state. They are under the direction of Dr. Joshua Cheney, director and accompanied by Mr. Timothy Scruggs. GWU is a Baptist-founded private liberal arts university in Boiling Springs, NC.
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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.
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TWO COVID-19 POLICY ADJUSTMENTS TO
FBC CHILDREN/YOUTH MUSIC
We're excited to announce two new adjustments to our COVID-19 policy related to music- making with children and youth.
Effective this week, children's choirs will begin doing what they do naturally: SINGING! Until now, the boys and girls and their teachers have been making music this year with hand-chimes and Orff instruments as they awaited the lowering of COVID levels in our community. For the time being, they will continue to be masked as they sing, but we are happy to hear and see them making a joyful noise! The Youth Choir continues to mask as they sing but is dropping their previously stated vaccination requirement for participation. All are welcome to participate in youth and children's choirs.
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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!
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CBFNC ANNUAL GATHERING:
THE GOD WHO SEES
March 17 & 18
Trinity Baptist Church
4815 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, 27609
It’s been two years since CBFNC has been able to have an in-person gathering. We are so lucky that this first gathering is right here in Raleigh. We realize everyone has different comfort levels about gathering in groups; thus, this year’s Annual Gathering will be a “hybrid” event. In addition to all the regular features of the in-person gathering, the main sessions will be live-streamed and workshops will be recorded for online viewing for those who are not comfortable or able to attend in person at Trinity. Whether you are there in-person or join in online, this is such a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, worship, and learn together with fellow Baptists in North Carolina.
In addition to many interesting speakers and thought provoking sessions, we have just learned that Mina and Gennady Podgaisky, CBF field personnel from Ukraine, will be speaking at the General Session on Thursday evening. In view of the current invasion, we look forward to hearing from them and learning how we can provide assistance.
Registration for the in-person gathering closes at 5pm on Friday, March 11. Walk-up registration will be available on both days during the event at Trinity Baptist; however, they are unable to offer the purchase of meals on-site due to catering deadlines. Those who do walk-up registration will need to go off-site to get lunch at one of the many dining options located near the church. Our very own And Also with 'Cue will be there to provide a lunch option on Friday!
Nancy Moore Phillips
Chair, Denominational Relations
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CENTERPOINT (IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
Art and Spirituality: A Wednesday Evening Lenten Study
On Wednesdays March 9, 16, 23, Timothy Brock will lead a three-session series exploring the interaction between art and Christian spirituality. On March 9, Dr. Brock will share a number of personal stories describing how various types of art have informed and nurtured his own spiritual formation. On March 16, he will facilitate a study of The Parable of the Prodigal Son using various artistic illustrations of the passage. Finally, on March 23, he will introduce and illustrate the use of visio divina, a process of spiritual reflection on artistic images.
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
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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.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
The menus for Wednesday night suppers are as follows:
March 9: Chicken and rice with broccoli
March 16: Salad Night (served with rolls)!
March 23: Beef stroganoff with green beans
March 30: Baked chicken with potatoes and corn
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DREAM TEAM ON THE WEB
The congregation has been at work since last August talking and listening and dreaming about who we want to be as a church going forward. From that process, we have gathered stories, ideas, and insights. All of that has now been gathered in one place on this FBC webpage for you to read and ponder. We hope you will take the opportunity to review it before our next congregational effort, which will take place
on Sunday, March 27, before worship.
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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.
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BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
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Tuesday, March 8: Psalm 17; Zechariah 3:1-10; 2 Peter 2:4-21
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Wednesday, March 9: Psalm 17; Job 1:1-22; Luke 21:34-22:6
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Thursday, March 10: Psalm 27; Genesis 13:1-7, 14-18; Philippians 3:2-12
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Friday, March 11: Psalm 27; Genesis 14:17-24; Philippians 3:17-20
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Saturday, March 12: Psalm 27; Psalm 118:26-29; Matthew 23:37-39
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Sunday, March 13: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 or Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a)
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Monday, March 14: Psalm 105:1-42; Exodus 33:1-6; Romans 4:1-12
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DEACON ON CALL
• March 6-12 •
Suzanne Sanford (919-779-3174 h or 919-810-0600 m)
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WEEK AT A GLANCE • March 8-14 |
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Tuesday, March 8
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
7:30pm Pathfinders SS (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 9
5pm Meal/Centerpoint (PL/FH)
6pm Handbell Rehearsal (S balcony)
6:30pm MS Small Group (Blue Rm)
6:45pm Children's Music
(302/Choir Ste)
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
(Choir Rm/S)
Thursday, March 10
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
6:30pm HS Bible Study (Wade home)
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Sunday, March 13
Return of Daylight Saving Time
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship (S/YouTube)
11am Japanese Worship (226)
12pm Lunch for guest choir
(FH/Garth)
5:30pm Youth Choir (302)
6pm Youth Supper (FH)
6:30pm Youth Program (FH/Blue Rm)
Monday, March 14
10:00am Clothing Ministry
6pm MMiH Rehearsal (S Balcony)
6:15pm Finance Committee Mtg
(CR/Zoom)
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UPDATE ON COVID PROTOCOLS
As of Monday, March 7, we have transitioned to a masks-optional policy given our community’s progress with regard to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Masks will still be required in the preschool area because of state and federal recommendations. But we are cautiously optimistic that we can begin this transition toward normalcy, a step at a time, as we transitioned into established COVID protocols.
“Masks-optional” means that individuals and groups, including Sunday School classes, can make their own decisions. Many of our members will continue to wear masks for various reasons. We will also continue to follow other protocols, like cleaning surfaces and hands, for the foreseeable future. And we will monitor the data along with recommendations from the NC DHHS and the CDC.
We appreciate our congregation’s patience and well-demonstrated commitment to acting not only in our best interest but in the best interest of our neighbors. We are all long past ready for change, but we want to take this small amount of extra time to prepare for the transition and make sure the number of positive tests and hospitalizations continue to trend downward.
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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 8-11!
• Lunch - Tuesday-Friday (11am – 1:30pm, church parking lot)
• Dinner, Thursday, March 10 • Wellington Park, 1000 Forest Park Way, Cary, 27518 (5-7:30pm)
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AMONG OUR FAMILY
A link to the entire prayer list may be found below.
Please use your church directory for mailing addresses.
FEBRUARY MEMORIAL AND HONORIFIC GIFTS
Mike Morris Fellowship Fund
In Memory of: Kay Huggins
Music Ministry Fund
In Memory of: Marion Johnson
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THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of March 3, 2022:
Current Week Revenue: $22,603.75
Month-to-Date Revenue: $22,603.75
Year-to-Date Revenue: $317,526.07
Month-to-Date Expenses: $4,280.20
Year-to-Date Expenses: $229,925.67
Global Missions: $6,643.00
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First Baptist Church Raleigh| (919) 832-4485 | 99 N Salisbury St, Raleigh NC 27603
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