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2022 Church Theme
Matthew 5:13
"You are the Salt of the earth."
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From The Pastor's Pen
September 2, 2022
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Refocus
September is a month of change and refocus. This weekend we observe Labor Day which is the “unofficial” end of summer. Most schools are back in session and the focus has shifted from summer activities and hot weather to school activities and milder temperatures. Autumn will not begin for a few more weeks, but change is occurring. The lush green of the trees will begin to change. Those who love gardening will turn their attention to planting fall vegetables. And of course, many of us will shift our focus to football games and homecoming activities.
What is the change or refocus that God has placed in your heart and mind? The passage in Romans 12 is helpful in embracing change and refocus of our walk with God. “Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you. (The Message Bible, Italics added)
First, shift our focus on Jesus. If our attention has been placed elsewhere, now is a good time to refocus on the Lord. Second, recognize what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives through the life-changing Word of truth. The Holy Spirit will lead us and guide us into all truth. Finally, let’s not be only hearers of the Word, but be doers of the Word. As the passage states, God is bringing out the best in us! The result will be lives that bring glory to God’s name and be the salt and light to the world.
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This Sunday Service
Pastor Keith will deliver our Sunday morning sermon. The elements of Holy Communion will be distributed. Masks will be required and COVID procedures will be followed. The service will be livestreamed on CFBC Raleigh YouTube.
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Mr. James Hawkins is thrilled to spend some time with a K9 friend.
Yes God is Good!
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Deborah Herring, Cheryl Fellers, Shirley Jenkins, Trustee Barbara Jeffers, Deacon Robert Young, Alayna Watson, Charleen Evans, Carolyn Moore, Kimberly Hutchins, Kevin Teasley, William Collins, Gloria Ligon, Bryce Leftdwrige, Sondra Chavis, Carolyn Hunter, Christopher Hinton, Shae King, Lance Hudson, & Trustee Robert Manson | |  |
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Deacon Charlie & Mary Farrow, Jacqueline Watson, Martha Evans, Terri Carter, Rev. Roger & Rev. Jacqueline Brooks, & Gloria Ligon
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Please bring the following items the Koinonia Ctr immediately following worship on Sunday, Sept 4.
Applesauce
Canned Corn
Canned Green Beans
Mac-n- Cheese
Canned Yams
Canned Soup-Variety
Canned Tomatoes
Crackers
Canned Fruits,
Juice
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"Retirement Poem"
For 30 years God has allowed me to work at Occidental and IAT Insurance Group, and God alone provided the strength for me to make it each and every day.
So now l have more time to shop until l drop, no more punching the morning clock. l can lay in the bed, do what l want to do, because there is no boss to answer to.
I will continue to rejoice and give God the praise for this wonderful milestone in my life. As l press forward to see what He has in store for the next chapter of my life.
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." Matthew 6:34
Rev. Paula Crepsac
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Historical Glance at HBCU's | |
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WEEK ONE: The Establishment of HBCUs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities emerged after the Civil War to provide Black Americans access to post-secondary education. Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in the south and discouraged in the north, resulting in the existence of only a handful of schools for Black students like Cheyney University in Pennsylvania. Cheyney was established in 1837 and the first HBCU in the county.
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Virtual Sunday School Class Links | | |
Regular sessions are held on each Sundays from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM via Zoom. | |
Contact: Rev. James Williams
Men's Sunday School Class
Attendance last week: 25
Access over the internet via Zoom
Click here for access to Zoom
Meeting ID: 996 4550 5802
Passcode: 997187
Access by phone call: 1 (929) 205-6099
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Contact: Deborah Pridgeon
Women's Sunday School Class
Attendance last week: 15
Access over the internet via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 978 6190 6594
Passcode: 713079
Access by phone call: 1 (929) 205-6099
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Contact: Rev. Dr. Linda Bryan
Adult Class
Attendance last week: 20
Access over the internet via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 934 5838 0360
Passcode: 431978
Access by phone call: 1 (929) 205-6099
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Our Sick & Shut-In
Mrs. Eleanor Ballard, Deacon John Bryan, Rev. Jacqueline Brooks, Deacon George Debnam, Mr. James Hawkins, Mr. Chris Hinton, Mrs. Rowan McCullers, Ms. Roberta Sanders, Ms. Denise Snipes, Deacon Maria Spaulding, Rev. Grady Tripp, Mrs. Charity Hines Stanback, and Mr. Everett Christmas Sr, and others who are not listed.
Please contact the Administrative Office at (919) 833-5834 if you or a close family member need our prayer.
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ONLINE GIVING
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By Mail
CFBC P.O. Box 26755
Raleigh, NC 27611
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At Church on Sunday
The Finance Ministry will be at the church each Sunday to receive your tithes and offerings immediately following the service.
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At Church during the week
The church office is open between 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday | Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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