FBC Raleigh News • March 21, 2023
AN UPDATE ON STEWARDSHIP
AND THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET

We are grateful for the faithful response to the final stewardship pledge request. As of March 12, the church had received 166 pledges totaling $1,251,182.97. Based on those pledges, and input from the church staff and church councils and committees, the Finance Committee revised the 2023 budget. The total proposed budget is now $1,585,497, which is a reduction of $22,852  from what was originally proposed. We thank all those who participated in revising our proposed budget. As per our process, the revised proposed budget will be presented to the deacons for their endorsement at their meeting on Sunday, March 26. As soon as possible following that meeting, an email will be sent to the church family detailing the new proposed budget. In addition, the new proposed budget will be posted in the members-only section of the FBC website. The church conference to vote on the proposed budget is Wednesday, March 29. Again, thanks for your tremendous response to the Stewardship campaign.
 
Warm regards,
Sam Ewell, Chair of Finance Committee
THIRD–FIFTH GRADE RETREAT

This past weekend, Hollis Yelverton and I had the pleasure of accompanying these six 3rd – 5th graders to Mundo Vista for our fall retreat which was rescheduled because of Hurricane Ian. We joined nine other sister churches in our area for Bible study, zip-line fun, team games, worship, s’mores around the campfire, and various electives as we focused on our theme of Belong, based off of Jesus’ parable of the banquet in Luke 14. Our mission focus was “A Place at the Table,” a downtown Raleigh restaurant whose mission is to provide community and good food to all, regardless of means – and our campers collectively contributed $1,195.36 to support that mission!
Lynn Lingafelt, Minister with Children
FBC EASTER EGG HUNT
     
We’d love for you to join us for our annual egg hunt on Saturday, April 1, from 10–11:30am! This is a time when we join with our sister church, FBC Wilmington Street, to share the story of the empty tomb, sing together, and hunt eggs at on the Capitol grounds! The egg hunting is geared toward one-year-olds – fifth-graders, and friends, neighbors, children and grandchildren are welcome! Please let Lynn know by Wednesday, March 22, if you can come so we can make sure we have enough eggs and refreshments for all. If you don’t have egg hunters to bring but would like to come and provide hospitality, we’d love to have your help. Either way, please contact Lynn, and she’ll be in touch with folks who have signed up about location details!
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, March 29. Electronic gifts may be made on the credit card kiosk or by going to the church website. 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.
MARCH MISSION PROJECT

Many of you have followed closely the work of CBF Field Personnel, Mina and Genady Podgaisky in Ukraine. As the war in Ukraine has moved into its thirteenth month, the FBC family has been asked to help provide needed items for individuals living in the difficulties of a place they continue to call home.

The following items will be transported into Ukraine:
  • new dark socks (not white) for both sexes and all ages
  • multivitamins for all ages
  • new AA and AAA batteries
  • any type of over-the-counter painkillers

You may put your donations in the marker drawer in the Lewis Lobby cabinet anytime before the end of the month. If you have questions, please contact Cara Lynn Vogel.
CBFNC ANNUAL GATHERING

The psalmist writes, “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity” (Psalm 133:1). Admittedly, we do not always get along with our sisters and brothers. We can easily give in to taking sides and endless arguing but we continue to do the work of cooperation and kingdom-building. This idea, this theology of cooperation is what guides our Annual Gathering in 2023 as we explore together in a variety of ways our theme of Living Together.

We look forward to gathering together with Cooperative Baptists from across North Carolina at the CBFNC Annual Gathering on Thursday and Friday, March 23–24, at Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston-Salem! This year's event will be an in-person gathering with both general sessions live-streamed online. We hope you will make plans to join us for two days of connecting, worshiping and learning together. Click here to begin registration to attend in-person. (There is no registration required for online viewing of the live-streamed sessions.)
 
Leadership Forum will be offered on Thursday morning. This is a professional/spiritual development event. NEW THIS YEAR: there is a separate registration for Leadership Forum. If you wish to attend the Leadership Forum and Annual Gathering, you will need to register for BOTH. Click here to register for Leadership Forum.
Nancy Moore Phillips, Denominational Relations
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
 
We are so excited to offer a new Sunday School class for young couples at FBC. If this sounds interesting to you, please join us on Sundays at 9:45am in room 224. Our weekly gatherings will offer food, fellowship, and exciting conversation about fostering strong community and building new connections as we grow together in our faith. We hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Tonya and Lin Carter and/or Lou Anne and John Liverman. 

CENTERPOINT FOR MARCH

During this last Centerpoint offering for March, we will explore ways to reaffirm and strengthen our church’s long-standing support for an inclusive ministry by participating in the Month of Advocacy for Women in Ministry sponsored by the national Baptist Women in Ministry organization. This week, Rev. Dr. Lynn Brinkley, associate director of the national Baptist Women in Ministry organization, will lead a program on efforts to support Baptist women in ministry across the United States.  

If you are not able to join us in person, we encourage you to join us virtually. We will begin at 6:15pm with a prayer time, and our program will follow.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
 
We invite you to join us for a mid-week fellowship meal Wednesdays at 5:15pm. Reserve your spot at this link to the page on the church website or by calling the church office.

The menus for upcoming Wednesday night suppers are as follows (all meals come with salad and bread):
March 22: pancakes with grits and sausage.
March 29: pizza; non-meat option: veggie pizza.
April 5: Holy Week – no Wednesday night activities.
April 12: hamburger steak and gravy with rice, fried apples, and mixed veggies; non-meat option: non-meat patty; kids: hamburgers.
2023 CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES

Mark your calendar for the following 2023 dates for church conference:
March 29, May 24, August 30, September 27,
October 25, November 15, and December 13

BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Wednesday, March 22: Psalm 146; Isaiah 60:17-22; Matthew 9:27-34
  • Thursday, March 23: Psalm 130; Ezekiel 1:1-3, 2:8-3:3; Revelation 10:1-11
  • Friday, March 24: Psalm 130; Ezekiel 33:10-16; Revelation 11:15-19
  • Saturday, March 25: Psalm 130; Ezekiel 36:8-15; Luke 24:44-53
  • Sunday, March 26: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
  • Monday, March 27: Psalm 143; 1 Kings 17:17-24; Acts 20:7-12
  • Tuesday, March 28: Psalm 143; 2 Kings 4:18-37; Ephesians 2:1-10
DEACON ON CALL
March 19–25 • Daniel Rohrbaugh (336-225-6358)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • March 22–29
Wednesday, March 22
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301,307,311)
5:45 Mission celebration planning meeting (229)
6:15pm Centerpoint (FH/Zoom)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)

Thursday, March 23
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
10:30am Thirty-Niners (FH)

Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26
High school retreat to Black Mountain Campground

Sunday, March 26
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship/Baby dedication (S/YouTube)
11am JBC worship (226)
12pm Lunch Bunch (231)
12:15pm Deacons' meeting (220/Zoom)
5pm Youth choir (choir room)
6pm Youth supper (301)
6:30pm Youth program (Blue Room)
Monday, March 27
10am Clothing ministry open
1pm Visitation for funeral
2pm Funeral for Judith Vick (S)
6:30pm High School Bible study (Wade home)
6:30pm Music Made in Heaven rehearsal (302)

Tuesday, March 28
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)

Wednesday, March 29
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301,307,311)
6:15pm Church conference (FH/Zoom)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)
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 22–24

LUNCH:
Wednesday–Friday at church, 11am–1:15pm
AMONG OUR FAMILY

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

Prayer List • March 21
THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of March 16, 2023:
Current Week Revenue: $27,655.07
Month-to-Date Revenue: $87,494.72
Year-to-Date Revenue: $392,045.48
Month-to-Date Expenses: $66,625.84
Year-to-Date Expenses: $312,286.87
Global Missions: $17,709.00

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