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February 14, 2025



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10:30 a.m. Worship

Minister: J. David Griffin, D.Min

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

"Pay Attention to Yourself"


Worship Leader: Loye Messina

Music Director: Marisa Chilton

Pianist: Cheryl Crews

Special Music: Amy Johnson


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How to support our ministry

Mail checks to:

WFCC, Financial Secretary

P.O. Box 147

Wake Forest, NC 27588

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On February 11, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) joined a multi-faith coalition made up of 27 religious groups in opposition to the rescission of the sensitive locations policy.

Click here to read the entire letter from our General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owes on this decision:

GMP Statement

Week of Compassion

Special Offering 2025

February 16 and 23


As the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Week of Compassion works with partners to alleviate suffering throughout the world and throughout the year.

Learn more about Week of Compassion

Designate any gifts you would like to make to Week of Compassion

Ensemble Rehearsal This Sunday

Following worship

2/16 and 2/23

Ensemble performs March 2


Contact Marisa with questions

Email Marisa

This Sunday

Poetry Reading

Sunday, February 16 at 4:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

Come to share a poem you have written or one by a favorite author. It is a time where we reflectively respond and are inspired by poetry and creativity. Contact David if you would like more information 

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Prayer Team


Theresa Riggins is starting a monthly prayer team to pray for those in our church that we are concerned about. The group will use those mentioned in Joys and Concerns on Sundays as a starting point. After prayer time, the group will send cards as part of a card ministry. The day and time will be determined based on the availability of those interested in participating.


If interested, contact Theresa

Phone: (919) 556-7514

rigginstheresa55@gmail.com

Lenten Service of Awakening Awareness

Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.

email David Griffin

Eyeglass collection

Give the gift of vision


Our church is partnering with the Lions Club to provide eyeglasses to those in need. Bring your old ones in and place in the container on the table near the name tags. Glasses with broken frames are acceptable.

Community Care Team

Make a difference in our community and beyond by becoming a part of our Community Care Team. The CCT recommends projects for us to get involved in and organizations we support through our budget.


Contact Debra Rader if you would like to join the team or have questions. Email Debra Rader


Cedar Cross Spring Retreat Center

Saturday, March 8, 9:00-4:00

Cost: $65

Learn More

Please contact Loye Messina if you plan to attend. Email Loye

Things We Did This Week

We celebrated Emily and Paul Herrington joining our church family


We enjoyed special music by Amy Johnson

Who do you contact for a name tag?


Wesley Harris!


If you do not have a name tag, have lost your name tag, need a correction on your name tag, Wesley is your guy.

Wesley Harris (right) with his partner, Rob Drake, at Wake Forest Pride Fest

If you would like your pronouns included on your tag, just let him know. You are welcome to write them in on an existing tag, or he will be happy to make you a new one.


We have two kinds of backings, clip on and pins. Let us know if you prefer a particular one. If you already have one and would like to change it, we have some extras of both kinds on the table near the name tags.


Email Wesley

Who Do You Contact About Our Church Directory? 

Lori Hubbard! Email Lori with your contact information (name, phone number, email, birthday (day and month) and, if you like, anniversary.


We would love to have a photo. A casual one, even a selfie, is fine, or if you have a professional one, send it on! We'll even take one for you at church.

Don't forget to let us know if you move or have a change in your contact info.


We provide a digital copy of the directory only to people who attend our church. A limited number of printed copies are available to those who need a paper copy and are not able to print one.

Email Lori

Ongoing Activities

Wed. Feb 26, Ladies' Lunch

The Stone Arts Series 2025


Schedule

Wednesday Book Discussion

Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, ,Barbara Brown Taylor

10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Fellowship Hall



Centering Prayer

Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

We use David Whyte's book, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words

Learn more about Centering Prayer

Wednesday Games

The second Wednesday

Noon -2:00

Fellowship Hall

Bring a bag lunch & beverage

RSVP by text

to Alice Whyte at

919-274-7707

Ladies' Lunch

4th Wednesday at 11:30

Brigs Restaurant

12338 Wake Union Church Rd

Contact Jane Griffin (text 252-561-5641) to reserve a seat.

Meet in church parking lot by 11:15 to carpool.

Page Turners

Book Discussion

Meetings are on the first Thursday each month at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall


Contact Lori Hubbard to be put on the monthly email reminder and information list for this "just for fun" book discussion group

Email Lori

2025 Calendar

Church Brokerage Account

If you are interested in gifting the church with stocks or other marketable securities, please reach out to our financial secretary to obtain our church's brokerage account details necessary to facilitate transfers. eehubbardjr@yahoo.com

Green Chalice

The Green Chalice Team is made up of those who wish to live out their faith by caring for creation and also to help guide our church to being good stewards of God’s creation. Contact Loye Messina if you would like to be a part of the Green Chalice Team.

Recycle Center


In kitchen area of main church building. Go through the side door on right side of chancel area and all the way down the hall. The kitchen is on the right.


We are no longer collecting used printer cartridges due to little need. If you have one, you can take it to Staples to recycle.


Eye Glasses -Bring in your old gasses. Broken frames are accepted. We will donate them to the Lions Club to give to people in need

Oral Care Products - Any brand of used oral care products including toothbrushes, brush heads, toothpaste tubes, floss containers, floss string, and floss picks. The items need to be dry but do not need to be sanitized.

Disposable Razors and Blades

Disposable razor and blades - any brand.

Nike Reuse-A-Shoe

Old athletic shoes to be turned into outdoor surface in playgrounds and on tracks

Staples Recycling Program Information
Tomato Economics

North Wake Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Facility

9037 Deponie Dr

Raleigh, NC 27614



Wondering where to recycle something?

This site is specific to Wake Forest recycling

Wake Forest Waste Wizard


For hard to recycle items, go here and enter the item and your zip code.

Where can I recycle this??

Community Care

How To Help

  • Leave gently used and new books in the box near the name tags. Our library has an emphasis on books with an environmental or social justice theme
  • Designate a monetary contribution for the purchase of new books 

Tri Area Ministry

149 E Holding Ave, Wake Forest

There's an after hours donation box.

Order direct from Amazon and food is delivered to TriArea. Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WOILTUCLARXD...


Information about donating 

Bring donations to church or directly to TriArea

TAM Website

Oodles of Noodles

We have an ongoing collection of ramen type noodles for the food insecure in the Wake Forest community. We have recently added cereal and fruit cups to items we are collecting. Place your donations under the table near the name tags.

Wake Forest Community Table

Click on the button below to learn more about this organization and volunteer opportunities.

Learn More

Wake Forest Christian Church is a member of the Disciples LGBTQ Alliance, setting a place at the table for persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations. Learn more about the Disciples Alliance here


Crossbeams: News from

Alliance Q


LGBT Center of Raleigh

We are recognized by the LGBT Center as an Affirming Faith Group.


Pride Fest 2025 is Saturday, October 11. Contact Lori if you would like to be a part of our planning team.

Email Lori

February

01   Christi Austin

07  Eric Holtz

08  Harolyn Whitehead

15  Butch Dunlap      

20  Chris Stevens

26  Dave Brunswick

26  Gary Ushino

26  Jennifer Friedley

Please add my birthday!
I would like a nametag! Email Wesley
To be added to the directory or make a change in your information, email Lori

Help

Wanted

Volunteer to be a Worship Leader This Year


There is no ongoing commitment. Just sign up once or at the frequency you desire.

Everything is provided to you the week before except the prayer of thanksgiving. We have a link to a Disciples' resource that has a prayer you can use if you want.

Sign Up Here

What do they do?

  • Lead us in the Call to Awareness
  • Say the Gathering Prayer
  • Announce the first hymns
  • Read the scripture
  • Serve at the table


What are the requirements?

Be an active participant at our church. You do not have to be ordained or an elder.

Cleaning Team

We have an opening on our 2nd Thursday of the month morning cleaning team. It only takes a couple of hours of your time. Please contact Christi Austin if you are interested. email Christi



Help with children's church- once a month or as a substitute. Needed for babies/toddlers and for preschool - elementary school age. Contact Lori




AV Team

Help with sound and streaming for worship services and special events as your schedule allows. Contact Gary


Care Team

Provide meals, rides, or other assistance to church members going through difficult times.

Contact Carol Williams



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