FBC Raleigh News • September 5, 2023
SEPTEMBER
MISSION PROJECT

The mission project for September will be to support Toy Joy, which will be held on Saturday, November 11, and we are asking for money to purchase toys and needed supplies for this mission. Checks can be made out to FBC with "Toy Joy" in the memo line. For those who enjoy shopping online, there are links to wish lists on Amazon and Walmart below. Items purchased from those retailers can either be sent directly to the church for your convenience, brought to the church on our donation dates, or left in donation boxes in the church parlor. If you like to shop in person, take a look at the lists to see what we need most this year.

If you have any used toys, books, games, puzzles, or stuffed animals that are in great condition, with all pieces and parts, we would love to have them. The next donation days for used items, as well as newly purchased items, are September 24 and October 15, 12–3pm, in the fellowship hall. These will be the only dates we can accept and process used donations. Please do not leave used donations in the parlor collection boxes!
 
Check upcoming church publications for information on volunteering for the event—we love having the support of our church family and couldn't do this without your help! Questions? Contact Anne Cooke (cooke76@aol.com) or any member of the Toy Joy team.
 
YOGA CLASS

We are thrilled to begin offering a yoga class in our building beginning soon! Join us Tuesdays, 1:30–3:30pm, from September 26 until December 21 
(no class Thanksgiving week) in room 302.
Cost: $20/class or $240 for the 12-week session.
Please bring all of your own gear. If you have not been to this class, please email Julie Rosier to register.
CENTERPOINT
THIS FALL
 
We are excited about the return of Centerpoint on Wednesday, September 6! While we enjoy the different rhythms of summer life, we always look forward to gathering again on Wednesdays, reconnecting with each other, and being challenged by creative programming for all ages. We will follow the same schedule as last year, which is listed below. After discussion among the ministerial staff and with deacon leadership and the Adult Ministries Council, we have decided to continue offering a Zoom option for church conferences, but not for regular adult programs. Adult programming will begin with a look at what has been happening with buildings downtown. Our own Bob Talley will start us off on September 6 with an update on changes with state government buildings.
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
(Zoom will be offered for church conferences)
Children's Wednesday Night Schedule:
5:15–5:45pm - Supper line is open
5:45–6:30pm - Children's music
6:30–7:15pm - Children's missions
We invite you to join us for a mid-week fellowship meal every Wednesday at 5:15pm. Reserve your spot at this link on the website or by calling the church office. The menus for upcoming Wednesday night suppers are as follows (all meals come with salad and bread):

September 6: Chicken and rice with broccoli medley; non-meat option: mock chicken and rice; kids: nuggets
September 13: Spaghetti and green beans; non-meat option: veggie spaghetti; kids: spaghetti
September 20: Herb-roasted chicken with potatoes and corn; non-meat option: veggie patties; kids: pizza rolls
September 27: Chicken and shrimp stir fry; non-meat option: veggie stir fry; kids: spring rolls
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
MEAL-PACKING EVENT
 
We have the money to buy the supplies. We have the lunch to feed the volunteers. Now all we need is YOU to come help us pack 10,000 meals! Please make plans to join us on Sunday, September 17, at 12:15pm in the fellowship hall. The 10,000 meals we pack this year will bring our church record to 100,000 meals. What a great accomplishment we will celebrate, as we do our part to stop hunger here and around the world. But, we need 60 volunteers to help make it happen! Bring your family or bring a friend—all are welcome!
 
There’s a job for everyone. Standing, sitting, running (for the youngest) and even ringing the gong! The choice is yours. Please RSVP to Nancy Moore Phillips by Wednesday, September 13.
BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Wednesday, September 6: Psalm 83:1-4, 13-18; Exodus 7:14-25; Matthew 12:22-32
  • Thursday, September 7: Psalm 149; Exodus 9:1-7; 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
  • Friday, September 8: Psalm 149; Exodus 10:21-29; Romans 10:15b-21
  • Saturday, September 9: Psalm 149; Exodus 11:1-10; Matthew 23:29-36
  • Sunday, September 10:Exodus 12:1-14 and Psalm 149  •  Ezekiel 33:7-11 and Psalm 119:33-40  •  Romans 13:8-14  •  Matthew 18:15-20
  • Monday, September 11: Psalm 121; Exodus 12:14-28; 1 Peter 2:11-17
  • Tuesday, September 12: Psalm 121; Exodus 12:29-42; Romans 13:1-7
DEACON ON CALL
September 3–9 • Charles Gale (919-618-0023 m or 919-463-0815 h)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • September 5–13
Tuesday, September 5
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)
1:30pm Yoga class (319)
6pm Properties Committee meeting (Zoom)

Wednesday, September 6
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301/307/311)
6:15pm Adult programming (FH)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)

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

Sunday, September 10
9:45am Sunday School
11am FBC worship/Communion (S/YouTube)
11am JBC worship (226)
11am First grade worship prep class (231)
12pm Everette Miller Friendship class luncheon (302)
5pm Toy Joy meeting (301)
5pm Youth choir (choir room)
6pm Youth supper (FH)
6:30pm Youth program (FH/Blue Room)
Monday, September 11
10am Clothing ministry reopens
6:30pm MMiH rehearsal (302)

Tuesday, September 12
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)

Wednesday, September 13
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301/307/311)
6:15pm Adult programming (FH)
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,
September 6–8!

Lunch— church parking lot (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.

THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of August 31:
Current Week Revenue: $21,658.56
Month-to-Date Revenue: $90,732.41
Year-to-Date Revenue: $991,993.75
Month-to-Date Expenses: $121,341.85
Year-to-Date Expenses: $1,035,454.70
Heck-Jones: $3,280.00
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all our e-giving options and instructions. 
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