DONATIONS FOR WHITE FLAG

There are some unbudgeted expenses that we are incurring as we continue our White Flag ministry for homeless women in our community; thus, the Finance Committee has approved giving people the option of supporting this important ministry with financial gifts. You may contribute by check (write "White Flag" in the memo line), cash (placed in an envelope with "White Flag" written on it), the credit card kiosk in the church office, or via electronic methods (see below).



Click here to contribute using VANCO. 

Click here to contribute using PayPal.

WEDNESDAY CLOSURES

The church office will be closed Wednesday, February 19, and all Wednesday night programming for the evening is canceled. Once we see what the storm brings, we will make the determination on whether the church office is open on Thursday or not, and if it is, at what time. If you have an urgent need, please call the church office, leave a voicemail, or contact one of the ministers directly. Stay safe!

GADDY LECTURES WITH

KRISTIN KOBES DE 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.

The Friday schedule will include dinner at 6pm and a first presentation at 7pm with a time for questions to follow. The evening will conclude at 8:30pm. The Saturday schedule will include a continental breakfast at 9am and a second presentation at 10am with a time for questions to follow. The program will conclude at 11:30am.

Childcare will be provided for preschoolers–gradeschoolers on both Friday evening from 6:30–8:30 and Saturday morning from 9:30–11:30. To register for childcare, please contact Lynn Lingafelt no later than Sunday, March 16. Lynn will be back in touch to gather information and share details.

Look for details on meal reservations in an upcoming issue of The Rose Window Weekly and know that you are welcome to invite friends and colleagues to join us.

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.

INTRODUCING:

THE FBC YOUTH FRESH FOOD DRIVE!

This semester, donate fresh fruits and veggies to serve our youth group! On Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings there will be a cooler by the Lewis Lobby display case where you can drop items. We are looking for things like cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, apples, oranges, melons, etc. (fresh produce that can be prepped and consumed raw). Each Sunday, these items will be incorporated into the youth mealtime to offer an even more fresh, diverse, and delicious meal for our kids.

What is this all about? Here’s what Michael has to say: A big desire of the youth is to give the congregation various ways to get involved and give toward our youth group. One of the best things about Sunday nights is that we feed our kids for free, no questions asked (another big ambition)! Our meal together is also a core community-building time that our youth have each week. Chef Troy has been amazing at providing meals, and together we want to offer an even more fresh and vibrant mealtime for them. This means procuring produce for a fresh salad/veggie/fruit option every Sunday night, and that is where we could use some help from you! So, as you grocery shop throughout the week, consider coming home with an extra fruit or veggie or two and dropping it off at church for our youth!

Over the summer, our snack drive blew us away! Our youth were overjoyed with the provision and care that our church showed. It made a lasting impression, was an example of service, and kept them full in the meantime. So, let’s try a new challenge by enlivening our Sunday night mealtime together!

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

Mark your calendar now for Shrove Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30pm! Come and join us for a festive meal before we begin the season of Lent. We will have pancakes and other items prepared by Troy Dye and team. We are planning to have music, mask-making, games, and fellowship around the supper table. 

Please click here to register so we'll have a head-count to help with food preparation as well as room set-up. The pancake supper will be the same price as a weekly Wednesday night supper. After registering, you have several options to pay: the kiosk, online via PayPal or Vanco, or by check. If paying by check, indicate "Shrove Tuesday" in the memo line; if paying online or via the kiosk, select the "Shrove Tuesday" option.

For online payments, click here to pay via PayPal and click here to pay via Vanco.



-- The Social Committee

SUNDAY BUILDING SCHEDULE

While the ad hoc safety and hospitality team continues to work on some new recommendations, we want to make sure everyone knows our current practice of having doors opened and locked on Sunday mornings. The Lewis Building doors are opened at 9:15am. Any person or group desiring access before then needs to make arrangements with Wayne Hager in advance. The government lot door is locked at 10:15am while the other Lewis Building doors are locked at 11:05am. The front sanctuary doors (on the Capitol Square) are opened at 10:30am.

This schedule is shaped by our desire to be as hospitable as possible while ensuring the safety of the people who enter our space. Having greeters at every open door helps us accomplish both purposes, and these are the timeframes in which greeters can be present. Please help us spread the word and look for details on further recommendations in the near future.

MATERNITY LEAVE DETAILS

Leah Reed, our Minister with Community, is on maternity leave until May. You may still get in touch with her via email or cell phone; however, below you will find the main lay leaders, ministers, and staff who are taking over her ministerial duties while she is away. If you do not have contact information for anyone listed, please reach out to the church office. During her maternity leave, she will be checking email sporadically, so please reach out to these people first with specific questions or concerns that need timely answers.

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

Come 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.

FEBRUARY

20 Our lunch outing to Meadow Restaurant Seafood Buffet in Benson has been canceled due to impending bad weather.

27 Japanese Ministry and Community (Rev. Jun Matsuzaki, pastor FBC Japanese Ministry)

CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES

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

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

October 22, November 19, and December 17.

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 (over 3 people): $24

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

February 26: Mexican night: soft tacos, black beans, rice, and corn; non-meat option: mock beef. 

March 5 (Ash Wednesday): Breakfast for dinner.

March 12: Pizza casserole with green beans and corn; non-meat option: non-meat casserole. 

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.