GADDY LECTURES WITH

KRISTIN KOBES DU MEZ

March 28-29

We are looking forward to hosting the next Gaddy Series event on March 28-29 when we will hear from historian/writer/speaker Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Dr. Du Mez is Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the author of the New York Times best seller Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. She has spoken at a CBFNC General Assembly and more recently at Campbell Divinity School, informing and inspiring as much in these lectures as she does through her writing.

Friday, March 28:

• 6pm: dinner
• 7pm: first presentation: Jesus and John Wayne: Lessons Learned; time for questions to follow. The evening will conclude at 8:30pm. 

Saturday, March 29:

• 9am: continental breakfast
• 10am: second presentation: Christian Nationalism and the Future of American

Democracy; time for questions to follow. The program will conclude at 11:30am.

Dr. Du Mez's book will be available for purchase and she will sign it for you while she's here. The book will cost $17 and you may pay online, at the kiosk, or by check or cash.

The menu for Friday's supper is creamed chicken and baked ziti with a bolognese sauce with roasted potatoes and broccoli Normandy.

The cost follows our traditional Wednesday night suppers:

Ages 0–3: Free

Ages 4-12: $4

Adults (over 12): $8

Family cap: $24

The deadline to sign up for supper is Wednesday, March 26.

Click here to register for the supper, and then

Click here to pay via Paypal.

Click here to pay via Vanco.

You may also pay at the credit card kiosk.



CHILDREN'S MISSIONS

CBF Children’s Mission Day is back for 2025 after a hiatus during covid and beyond, and we’re so glad! This past Saturday, five of our older grade-schoolers enjoyed a day of fun and learning with other area churches, focusing on the story of Jesus' feeding of the five thousand and God’s call of us to care for others. The children spent the morning moving through Bible study, missions, and recreation rotations.  After a break for lunch, they concluded the day with worship and an ice cream party. The children also donated money to help offset the cost of the Backpack Buddy bags they assembled during their mission rotation. Many thanks to Cara Lynn Vogel, Jesse Vogel, Claire Carothers, and Jess Helms for chaperoning!  

CENTERPOINT IN MARCH

March 19: We will hear from our very own Michael Hood in his self-titled presentation "What To Do the Next Time You Get Hit by a Cannonball." This is an exploration of the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the imaginative spirituality that he championed, the spiritual exercises that he authored, and how these things are useful for us today, coming from FBC's own Ignatian spiritual director-in-training. Ignatian Spirituality is all about the use of the imagination, our "affect," and seeking God in the whole of life. However, it is also extremely practical with time-tested practices in discernment and devotion as its foundation. If a spirituality system from a 16th century Catholic order might seem the furthest thing from FBC to you, then you should definitely be interested!

WHAT'S FOR SUPPER?

We would love for you to join us for a mid-week meal! The supper line is open each Wednesday night, 5:15–6:15pm. You may reserve your spot at this link on the website or by calling the church office. 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 accept cash, checks, or credit cards.



Ages 0–3: Free

Ages 4-12: $4

Adults (over 12): $8

Family cap: $24

The menus for upcoming Wednesday night suppers are as follows (all meals come with salad and bread):

March 19: Cornbread and beef casserole with potatoes and broccoli; non-meat option: non-meat casserole; kids: nuggets.

March 26: Honey-baked ham with macaroni and cheese and cabbage; non-meat option: non-meat patty in gravy; kids: pizza rolls.

No meal on April 2 (spring break)

April 9: Chicken cordon bleu casserole with stuffing and green beans; non-meat option: non-meat casserole; kids: meatballs.

April 16: Breakfast for dinner; non-meat-option: veggie sausage.

April 23: Pork bbq with baked beans and coleslaw; non-meat option: non-meat bbq.  

April 30: Hamburger steak and gravy with potatoes, fried apples, and corn; non-meat option: mock hamburger steak.

CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES

Mark your calendar for the following 2025 dates for church conference:

March 26, May 28, August 27, September 24,

October 22, November 19, and December 17.

CBF ANNUAL GATHERING

The Denominational Relations Committee invites you to attend the upcoming CBFNC Annual Gathering March 27–28 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church in Charlotte. Keynote speakers for the Gathering will be Rev. Victoria White, Rev. Bill Stanfield, and Rev. Anita Thompson.  

For complete information, including registration, please click here.

MATERNITY LEAVE DETAILS

While Leah Reed, our Minister with Community, is on maternity leave, you may contact the following people with questions:

White Flag - Holly Ivel & Holly Cook

Clothing ministry - Sabrina Tyndall

Mike Morris Fellowship Fund - LaCount Anderson

Rose Window Weekly - Jennie Herrick

Social media (Facebook & Instagram) - Michael Hood

Mass emails to the congregation - Jennie Herrick or Wayne Hager

Website - Wayne Hager

First Foundations magazine - Jen Foster

And Also With ‘Cue - David With 

Sunday morning greeters - Mary Powell Rhodes

Community Ministries - Sam Carothers 

THIRTY-NINERS GATHERINGS

Join us Thursdays at 10:30am in the fellowship hall for interesting speakers, mission projects, and once a month, a program that's a little out of the ordinary. We also have an outing each month, but mostly we enjoy spending time together, learning something new and useful, and always ending with a meal.

MARCH

20 LUNCH OUTING: Hibernian Pub (311 Glenwood Avenue; meet at FBC at 11:45am to ride in vans)

27 Clothing ministry project (Sabrina Tyndall, coordinator)

APRIL

3 NO MEETING  

10 Easter cards to homebound members

17 Behind the Scenes (FBC staff)

24 LUNCH OUTING: Piccolo Italia (423 Woodburn Road, Cameron Village; meet at FBC at 11:45am to ride in vans)