FBC Raleigh News • April 10, 2024 | |
NEW SOUND SYSTEM
We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited debut of the new sound system in our sanctuary this Sunday, April 14! After years of waiting, we can finally offer our community what we hope will be an unparalleled audio experience during our worship services. Gone are the days of popping wireless mics, unheard benedictions, and screeching feedback. Our new sound system has been carefully crafted to deliver the highest-quality audio possible for our historic sanctuary. As with every new system, there will be a bit of a learning curve, so we ask for your patience as our sound team learns the ins and outs of this new technology! We are especially grateful for our Ad Hoc committee that has guided this planning process including Alan Taylor, Dennis Ellis, Charles Petty, Carolyn Dickens, Royce Willmschen, Maria Childrey, Hollis Yelverton, and Jesse Vogel. We hope to see you on Sunday!
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LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS
Our church librarians are starting a new initiative to keep the congregation better informed about opportunities available in the library. Periodically, we plan to highlight a book or series we believe readers will find important, helpful, and entertaining. We will include books from all areas of the library collection. Our first selection is Kristin Hannah’s current #1 best-seller, The Women.
In this book, set in the Vietnam War era, Kristin Hannah writes about war from a woman’s experience and perspective. The main character is Frankie McGrath, a young nurse from a wealthy California family. When she volunteers for the Army Nurse Corps, she is sent immediately to a field hospital in Vietnam where she experiences all the horrors of war. She often fears she can not continue but soldiers on providing unbelievable service to her country. On the softer side, she develops relationships that will remain vibrant for the rest of her life. When the war ends, she returns home to an angry country and is greeted by all the negative responses that Vietnam veterans experienced. She is often told there were no women in Vietnam even though she knew over 10,000 women had served in the war.
The Women is one of the best books I have read in years, Kristin Hannah has painted such vivid images I felt I was actually there. She said she wanted to prove to the world that “women can be heroes too” and she has done that without question. While The Women is often emotionally draining, it is an important book that is well worth reading.
—Joe Webb
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BWIM DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
On October 2, 2023, Midwives of a Movement had its premiere at the 40th Anniversary Annual Gathering of Baptist Women in Ministry in Louisville, KY. This captivating documentary delves into the courageous tales of women who spearheaded a movement aimed at amplifying the presence and opportunities for women within the Southern Baptist Convention. Despite encountering formidable opposition, their bravery forged paths toward the advancement of women in both ministry and leadership roles among Baptists. However, the struggle against religious and, more specifically, Baptist patriarchy remains as pertinent today as it was four decades ago. Through this film, audiences will encounter poignant narratives, profound reflections, and light-hearted recollections that serve as a rallying cry for ongoing efforts to challenge patriarchy and advocate for equality and fairness for women within Baptist circles. Join our church and other CBFNC congregations on Saturday, April 13, at 5pm at Greystone Baptist Church for a screening. The film is 78 minutes long, and will be followed by a Q&A with Executive Director, Dr. Meredith Stone.
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SISTER SHARE
Established by founder Regelyn “Reggie” Edwards in 2008, The Encouraging Place stands as a beacon for churches seeking guidance on Biblical reconciliation and endeavoring to mend racial divides within their communities. Through their services, they aid organizations in navigating the complexities of racism by emphasizing historical, cultural, structural, and institutional analysis. Their annual conferences and forums serve as vital platforms for dismantling racism. At its core, The Encouraging Place is committed to fostering racial healing, empowering women through communal support, and addressing the needs of our neighbors. Sister Share is a group of women who meet monthly to hear about a variety of topics and share together in conversation and a meal. We're looking forward to hosting Sister Share in our fellowship hall on Saturday, April 13, at 10am. Women from our congregation are invited to join in for a morning of connection, conversation, and fellowship!
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VOTE TO ADOPT BY-LAW AMENDMENT
On February 28, the trustees presented a first reading of a proposed amendment to the by-laws changing the necessity of a yearly financial audit. The vote on whether to adopt the by-law amendment will be at the April 24 church conference. You may see the proposed amendment, and the rationale for the amendment, near the top of the members-only section of the church website. Copies are also available in the church office.
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PLAY BALL!
Are you ready to step up to the plate and join our church league softball team? We welcome players of all abilities, ages 18 and up, to come together for some fun and friendly competition. Take a look at the schedule below and get in touch with Michael to secure your spot on the roster. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with fellow community members and enjoy the thrill of the game!
2024 Softball Schedule
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CENTERPOINT THIS MONTH
April 10—Our speaker for Centerpoint is J. Dana Trent, professor, award-winning spirituality author, and minister. A graduate of Duke Divinity School, she teaches world religions and critical thinking at Wake Technical Community College. She will speak about her most recent book, Between Two Trailers: A Memoir (foreword by Barbara Brown Taylor), which goes on sale April 16.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
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 recognize that many of you do this every week, but many do not. This is just an attempt to streamline our process and make sure every person is checked off the reservation list. A volunteer will be stationed in the Lewis Lobby with the Wednesday night supper reservation list. You may reserve your spot at this link on the website or by calling the church office. The volunteer will check-in your family and collect payment for the meal - 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):
April 10 — Shrimp and grits with vegetable medley; non-meat option: mock shrimp and grits; kids: pizza rolls.
April 17 — Hamburger steak and gravy with rice and mixed veggies; non-meat option: non-meat patty; kids: hamburger.
April 24 — Chicken fried rice, egg drop soup, Asian veggies; non-meat option: mock chicken fried rice; kids: spring rolls.
May 1 — pasta primavera; kids: macaroni and cheese.
May 8 — Mediterranean Night: lamb and rice with lentils, tzatziki, and chickpeas; non-meat option: rice with lentils; kids: fish sticks.
May 15 — BBQ chicken with baked potato and corn; non-meat option: mock chicken; kids: nuggets.
May 22 — sweet and sour meatballs with rice and broccoli; non-meat option: veggie meatballs; kids: buttered noodles.
May 29 — End-of-Year Picnic at Pullen
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CHURCH CONFERENCE DATES
Mark your calendar for the following dates for church conference in 2024:
April 24, May 22, August 28, September 25,
October 23, November 20, and December 18.
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BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE
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Wednesday, April 10: Psalm 135; Isaiah 26:1-15; Mark 12:18-27
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Thursday, April 11: Psalm 4; Daniel 9:1-19; 1 John 2:18-25
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Friday, April 12: Psalm 4; Daniel 10:2-19; 1 John 2:26-28
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Saturday, April 13: Psalm 4; Acts 3:1-10; Luke 22:24-30
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Sunday, April 14: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
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Monday, April 15: Psalm 150; Jeremiah 30:1-11a; 1 John 3:10-16
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Tuesday, April 16: Psalm 150; Hosea 5:15-6:6; 2 John 1:1-6
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DEACON ON CALL
April 7–13 • Lynn Marshbanks (919-818-4892 m or 919-639-8268 h)
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WEEK AT A GLANCE • April 10–17 | |
Wednesday, April 10
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301/307/311)
6:15pm Centerpoint (FH)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)
Thursday, April 11
7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)
10:30am Thirty-Niners (FH)
Saturday, April 13
10am Sister Share (FH)
5pm BWIM documentary screening (Greystone Baptist)
Sunday, April 14
9am Nominating Committee meeting (CR)
9:45am Sunday School
11am FBC worship/baptisms (S/YouTube)
12:15pm Deacons' meeting (220/Zoom)
11am JBC worship (226)
5pm Youth choir (choir room)
6pm Youth supper (301)
6:30pm Youth program (301/Blue Room)
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Monday, April 15
Clothing ministry open
6:15pm Finance Committee meeting (Zoom)
6:30pm Music Made in Heaven (302)
Tuesday, April 16
10am Staff meeting (CR)
10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)
1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)
1:30pm Yoga (302)
Wednesday, April 17
5:15pm Meal served (FH)
5:45pm Children's music (301/307/311)
6:15pm Centerpoint (FH)
6:30pm Children's missions (PS/CS)
6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)
7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)
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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!
LUNCH:
Wednesday–Friday — church parking lot, 11am–1:15pm(ish)
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AMONG OUR FAMILY
A link to the entire prayer list may be found below.
Please use your church directory for mailing addresses.
Prayer List • April 9
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THE RECORD WE WROTE
As of March 31:
Current Week Revenue: $50,302.74
Month-to-Date Revenue: $159,179.58
Year-to-Date Revenue: $473,117.17
Month-to-Date Expenses: $136,084.10
Year-to-Date Expenses: $394,372.84
As of April 4:
Current Week Revenue: $2,843.75
Month-to-Date Revenue: $2,843.75
Year-to-Date Revenue: $476,004.92
Month-to-Date Expenses: $6,739.37
Year-to-Date Expenses: $401,112.21
Global Missions: $10,872
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To facilitate your giving to FBC, use the QR codes below to link to the website
for our main electronic giving, VANCO Faith, and the page that lists
all our e-giving options and instructions.
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NEW WIFI NETWORK
Due to the high use of the WiFi at the church, we have established a guest WiFi network. Please use FBC-MG when at the church. The password is "biography." This network refreshes each day so we will not clog up the network with users, many of which are connected only one time. Last fall, we were unable to connect any new devices to the FBC network due to the high number of users being retained by the network. We refreshed the network but do not want to clog it up again. The FBC network will soon have a new password that will be used only by staff. Thanks for shifting to the use of FBC-MG. You will need to sign in upon each use.
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