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HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
There were many different ways our congregation plugged into community events to remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We were honored to host the National Day of Racial Healing, an event by the Kellogg Foundation co-hosted by the YMCA of the Triangle, The Encouraging Place, and the Triangle MLK Committee. The morning featured a continental breakfast, speakers, and small group breakout sessions. We are grateful to have been a part of an effort to bring the community together, inspiring collective action to create a more just and equitable world. To watch the news coverage of the event featuring our very own Dr. Chapman, visit WRAL's website.
"We remember Dr. King’s lament that “the contemporary church is often a weak, ineffectual voice with an uncertain sound. It is so often the arch-supporter of the status quo. Far from being disturbed by the presence of the church, the power structure of the average community is consoled by the church’s silent and often vocal sanction of things as they are.” Therefore, let us pray that neither this congregation nor any congregation of Christ’s people may be silent in the face of wrong, but that we may be disturbers of the status quo when that is God’s call to us."
*From our litany in Sunday’s worship, used with permission from the Reformed Church in America.
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MICHAEL HOOD ON FAMILY LEAVE
As Michael and Sara Hood welcome Callum into their lives, Michael will be on family leave until Ash Wednesday (February 14). He has worked out leadership responsibilities for the youth and college ministries in this time with the details being shared within those systems. The chaperones who help with Sunday nights will lead the programming for these weeks, a rotation of guest leaders will be responsible for youth programming on Wednesday nights, Sunday School teachers will continue to teach, and Rebecca Sasser and Charles Gale will continue to lead the Thursday night studies.
We celebrate with and pray for Michael and Sara in this time of many adjustments and much joy. We are grateful for the personnel committee’s work about six years ago in developing policies for family medical leave for up to six weeks, covering numerous potential needs, including the birth of a child. It is just one of many examples of how First Baptist Church pursues health as a community and seeks to care for all our members, including our staff.
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SALT SHAKERS 2024
It is time to sign up for Salt Shakers 2024! This is a great way to get to know people in your church family with whom you might never spend an evening otherwise. There will be four dinner dates scattered throughout the year. 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 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, and don't let hosting keep you from participating — if that is not an option for you, we will easily figure that out. Please email Jessica Helms by January 17 to sign up.
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THEOLOGY ON TAP'S
JANUARY GATHERING
You're invited to join Theology on Tap for their January gathering at Clouds Brewing (126 N. West Street) on Thursday, January 18, at 6pm. Join in for discussion, connection, and a good beverage!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
FOR ALL AGES
Our intergenerational VBS will be Sunday, July 28 – Thursday, August 1 from 5–8pm (which includes an optional supper). There will be self-contained classes for babies through rising kindergarteners, and for rising 1st graders through adults, we’ll have age-grouped Bible study followed by the ever-popular craft, recreation, and music electives!
It’s never too early to let Lynn know if you can help teach and/or if you have ideas of fun and engaging elective ideas! Teaching opportunities include:
- self-contained preschool classes
- Gradeschool Bible study
- craft and recreation electives
We hope you can join us! It’s a great time of intergenerational fun and learning!
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CHURCHWIDE RETREAT
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars and save the date for our churchwide retreat, April 19–21, 2024! We're headed back to the Blue Ridge Assembly in beautiful Black Mountain, and we hope your family will make plans to join us. More details about registration, theme, and all the specifics coming next week!
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STEWARDSHIP UPDATE — GIVING GENEROUSLY WITH GRATITUDE
We are delighted to report that, as of January 11, we have received 144 pledges totaling $1,188,250 for the 2024 budget. We like to have 80% of the proposed budget pledged which means our goal is $1,306,063.20 (80% of the General Fund target of $1,632,579). This leaves us $128,313.20 short of the 80% goal, but we know we have not heard from a number of our members yet, and we are ahead of where we were this time last year.
We are grateful for those who have pledged, and we ask for the prayerful consideration of those who have not. You can find a pledge form in the church office, or just click here to go to the form on our website.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
Cancellation information about scheduled activities will be noted on a recorded greeting obtained by calling the office at 919-832-4485. Information will also be supplied to WRAL-TV (1st Baptist, Salisbury St), WTVD-TV (First Baptist Church-Salisbury St) and posted on our home page and on social media (Facebook, and Instagram).
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CENTERPOINT
THIS WEEK
On January 17, the program will be led by a representative from NeighborHealth Center, a faith-based healthcare clinic.
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
Children's Wednesday Night Schedule:
5:15–5:45pm - Supper line is open
5:40pm - Blessing and dismissal
5:45–6:30pm - Pre-K/K music/Elementary choir
6:30–7:15pm - Pre-K/K missions/Elementary missions
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NEW CHECK-IN FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Please note that every person eating Wednesday night supper must check-in with our volunteer collection team before getting their meal. Even if you have pre-paid online, please check-in with our volunteer. We recognize that many of you do this every week, but many do not. This is just an attempt to streamline our process and make sure every person is checked off the reservation list. A volunteer will be stationed in the Lewis Lobby with the Wednesday night supper reservation list. You may reserve your spot at this link on the website or by calling the church office. The volunteer will check-in your family and collect payment for the meal - we accept cash, checks, or credit cards.
Please note the slight increase in the cost of our Wednesday night suppers listed below. It has been several years since we have adjusted our prices, so we appreciate your flexibility as we attempt to keep up with the rising cost of all things!
Ages 0-3: Free
Ages 4-12: $4
Adults (over 12): $8
Family cap (over 3 people): $24
The menus for upcoming Wednesday night suppers are as follows (all meals come with salad and bread):
January 17 — seafood pot pie; non-meat option: vegan pot pie; kids: fish sticks.
January 24 — taco night; non-meat option: vegan tacos; kids: tacos.
January 31 — pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes & veggies; non-meat option: vegetarian meatballs; kids: mac-n-cheese.
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CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES
Mark your calendar for the following dates for church conference in 2024: January 31, February 28, April 24, May 22, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 20, and December 18.
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BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
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Wednesday, January 17: Psalm 86; Genesis 16:1-14; Luke 18:15-17
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Thursday, January 18: Psalm 62:5-12; Jeremiah 19:1-15; Revelation 18:11-20
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Friday, January 19: Psalm 62:5-12; Jeremiah 20:7-13; 2 Peter 3:1-7
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Saturday, January 20: Psalm 62:5-12; Jeremiah 20:14-18; Luke 10:13-16
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Sunday, January 21: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
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Monday, January 22: Psalm 46; Genesis 12:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
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Tuesday, January 23: Psalm 46; Genesis 45:25-46:7; Acts 5:33-42
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DEACON ON CALL
January 14–20 • John Smith (910-512-9797)
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WEEK AT A GLANCE • January 16–24 | |
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Tuesday, January 16
6:30pm MMiH rehearsal (302)
Wednesday, January 17
1pm WMU Circle #7 (parlor)
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301/307/311)
6:15pm Centerpoint (FH)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (S/310
Thursday, January 18
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
10:30am Thirty-Niners (FH)
6pm Theology on Tap (Clouds Brewing)
Friday, January 19
8pm Youth boys basketball (at Hayes Barton)
Sunday, January 21
9:45am Sunday School
11am FBC worship(S/YouTube)
11am JBC worship (226)
1:30pm Youth girls basketball (at Trinity Baptist)
5pm Youth choir (choir room)
6pm Youth supper (FH)
6:30pm Youth program (FH/Blue Room)
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Monday, January 22
10am Clothing ministry open
6:15pm Finance Committee meeting (Zoom)
6:30pm Music Made in Heaven (302)
Tuesday, January 23
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)
Wednesday, January 24
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301/307/311)
6:15pm Centerpoint (FH)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (S/310
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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!
LUNCH:
Wednesday–Friday — church parking lot, 11am–1:15pm(ish)
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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.
Prayer List • January 16
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THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of January 11:
Current Week Revenue: $13,979.93
Month-to-Date Revenue: $16,123.68
Year-to-Date Revenue: $16,123.68
Month-to-Date Expenses: $71,779.60
Year-to-Date Expenses: $71,779.60
Global Missions: $3,995.00
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To facilitate your giving to FBC, use the QR codes below to link to the website
for our main electronic giving, VANCO Faith, and the page that lists
all our e-giving options and instructions.
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