FBC Raleigh News • August 15, 2023
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. Please look for more details about adult programming and weekly menus in upcoming issues of the Rose Window Weekly.
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 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

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL

A good time was had by all this past Sunday evening as we shared favorite desserts and were entertained with a musical revue by our witty and delightful featured guest, Ethan Uslan, old-time piano player.

Ethan strung together a humorous series of stories and observations with a diverse feast of ragtime and jazz hits, popular tunes, and re-imagined classical piano favorites. It was an interactive and accessible program for people of all ages and generations.

Our thanks go out to Anne Cooke and the Social Committee, Michael Hood, various extra hands, and to all who contributed sweets and treats. Additional thanks to Bob Talley for the photos (more will be made available on Facebook and on the church site.)
R.I.S.E. AGAINST HUNGER
MEAL-PACKING EVENT
in the fellowship hall on
Sunday, September 17, at 12:15pm
 
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! 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.
THIRTY-NINERS
AUGUST LUNCH

You're invited to join the Thirty-Niners for lunch on Thursday, August 17, at Relish Craft Kitchen and Bourbon Bar at 5625 Creedmoor Road (our table will be in the upper area of the restaurant). If you are riding the church bus, meet at the church at 10:30am. If you are driving on your own, reservations are at 11:15am.
NEXT THEOLOGY ON TAP GATHERING

Theology on Tap will meet at Clouds Brewing (126 N. West Street, Raleigh) on Thursday, August 17, at 6pm. Please join us!
 
CLOTHING MINISTRY UPDATES

The repairs to our clothing ministry space are moving along as scheduled! Thus, we will reopen our clothing ministry to guests on Monday, September 11, at 10am as planned. To prepare for our reopening, we will once again start receiving donations at the back door clothing bin on Wednesday, August 30. If you have a large donation (more than 4–5 kitchen sized garbage bags' worth), please email Sabrina and she will schedule a time with you for drop-off.

TOY JOY 2023

The Toy Joy planning team has begun planning for this year's Toy Joy event, to be held on Saturday, November 11.

We will be sharing more details in the coming weeks, but we have scheduled the first of three donation drop-off/collection days. Our first collection will be this Sunday, August 20, after worship, 12–3pm in the fellowship hall. At that time, we will collect new or gently used toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, and books. Please make sure that all used items are clean and in very good condition, with ALL of their pieces and parts included (otherwise we cannot use them).

Be on the lookout soon for our Amazon and Walmart wish list links as well as opportunities to volunteer and support this wonderful ministry!
JAPANESE CHURCH
LUNCH & BAZAAR

Our Japanese church will be hosting a lunch and bazaar on Sunday, August 27, immediately following worship in the fellowship hall. The cost for a traditional Japanese lunch is $10, no tickets or RSVP required. Please make plans to join us for a delicious meal with all proceeds supporting the work of our Japanese congregation!
CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING DRIVE

For our churchwide August mission project, we'll be collecting children's clothing for the clothing ministry. As we approach cooler temperatures and back-to-school shopping, this is a time when we can give directly to families in our community who are in need of our support. When you're shopping or cleaning out your closets, please consider donating any children's clothing items during the month of August! Below, we have a specific list of the most needed sizes and items, but anything you are able to give is very much appreciated. All of these donations may be placed in the Lewis Lobby drawers. We are grateful for your continued support of this vital community ministry.

Children's Clothing Wish List:
• Boys & girls: sizes 2T–4T, summer & fall
• Boys & girls: sizes extra small (youth 4) – medium (youth 10/12), summer & fall
• Teen boys (adult sizing, teen style): sizes small-large, summer & fall
• Children's shoes: sizes 6–13 (toddler), closed-toe preferred
• Children's shoes: sizes 1–3, closed-toe preferred
TEMPORARY ENTRANCE TO THE SANCTUARY

The construction work to repair the front steps of our sanctuary is underway. Since the main sanctuary doors will be inaccessible for a few weeks, you may enter through the side entrance of the sanctuary, on the corner of Salisbury & Edenton Streets (pictured here, circled in yellow). As always, the back parking lot doors and the Edenton Street doors will be open for Sunday School, and locked at 11:05am. If you are coming in for worship after 11:05am, please use the side entrance of the sanctuary. We appreciate your patience as we make this necessary fix to our building! If you have any questions, please contact Wayne Hager.

BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
  • Wednesday, August 16: Psalm 28; Genesis 40:1-23; Matthew 8:23-27
  • Thursday, August 17: Psalm 133; Genesis 41:14-36; Revelation 15:1-4
  • Friday, August 18: Psalm 133; Genesis 41:37-57; Acts 14:19-28
  • Saturday, August 19: Psalm 133; Genesis 42:1-28; Matthew 14:34-36
  • Sunday, August 20: Genesis 45:1-15 and Psalm 133; Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 and Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
  • Monday, August 21: Psalm 130; Genesis 43:1-34; Acts 15:1-21
  • Tuesday, August 22: Psalm 130; Genesis 44:1-34; Romans 11:13-29
DEACON ON CALL
August 13–19 • Art Jackson (919-270-8483)
WEEK AT A GLANCE • August 16–22
Wednesday, August 16
10am High school Bible study (Blue Room)
7pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)

Thursday, August 17
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
11am Thirty-Niners outing (Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar)
6pm Theology on Tap (Clouds Brewing)

Sunday, August 20
9:45am Sunday School
11am FBC Worship (S/YouTube)
11am JBC Worship (Rm 226)
12pm Toy Joy collection (FH)
Monday, August 21
Clothing ministry closed until September 11

Tuesday, August 22
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)

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.

AAWC will be on vacation August 14–21. Come eat with us when we return:
August 22–25
AMONG OUR FAMILY

A link to the entire prayer list may be found below.
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THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of July 31:
Current Week Revenue: $16,772.00
Month-to-Date Revenue: $133,214.65
Year-to-Date Revenue: $901,288.85
Month-to-Date Expenses: $131,577.41
Year-to-Date Expenses: $912,978.60
As of August 10:
Current Week Revenue: $29,783.36
Month-to-Date Revenue: $29,783.36
Year-to-Date Revenue: $931,072.21
Month-to-Date Expenses: $8,647.10
Year-to-Date Expenses: $921,625.70
Heck-Jones: $3,105.00
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