BIBLES FOR FIRST GRADERS

On Sunday, we were delighted to welcome our first graders into worship! We marked this day in several special ways: we presented Bibles to them and joined our voices in a unison blessing for them; our bulletin covers captured through their artwork ways they expect to connect with God during worship; we began worship with a Call To Worship using their words (inspired by Psalm 90) and creative images they recognized in the psalm; our fifth graders (who were their worship mentors in our worship preparation classes) continued in those roles in fine ways as they centered us for worship; led the Call to Worship, Invocation, scripture readings, and Bible presentation; and our grade-school choir raised their voices in song. How blessed we are with the children in our midst!

CHURCH CONFERENCE TONIGHT

Our regularly scheduled church conference will be held tonight, Wednesday, October 28. Prayer time will begin at 6pm, and the conference will start at 6:15pm. The Zoom link is below, as well as a call-in number for those who would rather join via phone. Our by-laws require 50 members in attendance (in-person and Zoom) in order to transact business. Please make plans to attend so we can vote on important matters for our church.



Church conference agenda

Finance chair summary report

Finance report

Draft minutes of September church conference

View via Zoom with this link

meeting ID: 850 6201 7518, passcode: wDefe3. 

To view the speaker throughout the presentation, click the three dots

on the right portion of the screen and choose "pin this video." 

If you would prefer to call in,

use 646-558-8656, meeting ID: 850 6201 7518 Passcode: 490422.

OPENING FOR FLOWERS OR PARAMENT

We have an opening for pulpit flowers or a parament on Sunday, November 22. This is a meaningful opportunity to honor or remember a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or simply offer a gift of beauty to enhance our worship space.

If you are interested in providing flowers or a parament for that Sunday, please contact Myra Brickell.

END OF DAYLIGHT

SAVING TIME

It's time to roll your clocks back one hour! Be sure to make the change this Saturday night, October 31.

ALL SAINTS DAY

For a number of years now, we have been celebrating All Saints Day on November 1 when it falls on a Sunday, and the first Sunday after November 1 when it does not. Though still relatively new to many Baptists, it is an ancient Christian tradition that dates back at least to the fifth century. In the Eastern Church, it began in the season of Easter and eventually moved to the season after Pentecost. In the Western Church, it moved to November 1 in 835 C.E.

The celebration began as a way of recognizing certain people, but today it points to the saintly status of all Christians – not to our perfection but to our experience of being shaped by God’s grace as revealed in Christ. All Saints Day also provides space to celebrate our great hope for eternal life. Thus, we include a prayerful remembrance of the church members we have lost over the past year and locate our very real grief in the context of eternal hope.

HELP OUR NEIGHBORS

STAY WARM

As temperatures begin to drop, our clothing ministry is preparing to help our neighbors stay warm throughout the colder months. Our greatest need right now is coats and hoodies in all sizes for men, women, and children. If you have gently used winter clothing to share, we would be grateful for your donations!

We are especially thankful for the generosity of our congregation and community, which has kept our clothing ministry well-stocked. In fact, our volunteers are currently working through an abundance of women's clothing donations! To give them time to sort and organize what we've already received, we kindly ask that you temporarily hold off on donating women's clothing other than coats and hoodies. Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us extend warmth, dignity, and care to our neighbors in need. Your gifts make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!

As we continue working with Parable Media on our new church website, we're excited to capture some of the people, programs, and moments that make First Baptist such a special community! On Wednesday, November 4, the Parable Media team will be on campus during our Wednesday night activities, taking photos and filming video footage of our congregation gathering for fellowship, learning, music, and missions. These images and videos will help us tell the story of who we are and give visitors to our new website a glimpse into the life of our church.

We want to be especially mindful of the privacy of our children and youth. Lynn Lingafelt will be following up with parents and guardians to obtain photo and video permission for all minors who may be included in the filming. Thank you for helping us share the warmth, welcome, and community that make First Baptist who we are. We're excited to see our church's story come to life!

HELP PROVIDE DINNER FOR OUR COLLEGE BIBLE STUDY

Our newly formed college Bible study group is off to a great start, and we'd love your help supporting these students! The group gathers each Thursday at 6pm in front of the Witherspoon Student Center on NC State's campus for a time of fellowship, conversation, and Bible study. One meaningful way our congregation can support this growing ministry is by providing dinner for the students. Sharing a meal is a simple but important way to extend hospitality, build community, and remind these young adults that they are loved and supported by their church family. Thank you for helping us nurture this new community of college students and extend the hospitality of First Baptist beyond our church walls.



Sign up here!

HONORING OUR VETERANS

The church maintains a list of members who are military service veterans and those on active duty having connections to First Baptist. If you know of eligible individuals whose names have not previously been on these lists, please email Jennie Herrick by Wednesday, November 4.

THANKSGIVING PRE-ORDERS

It's time again to place your pre-orders for your Thanksgiving feast from And Also with 'Cue! Let David and his team do your cooking, and visit their website to place your order. Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 25 in the church parking lot from 10-2pm. Thank you for continuing to support us and our mission!

TOY JOY IS COMING!

Toy Joy is happening on November 14 and as always, we count on our devoted church members and friends to make this special day happen for our guests. We ask that all volunteers inside the building be no younger than middle school age students. We'll be having a hospitality area in the rear parking lot (offering refreshments to our guests as

they finish their shopping) again this year that will be staffed by our elementary and preschool age children and their families. If you and your children would like to volunteer for a one hour slot, please contact Lynn Lingafelt.  

We do have a new opportunity for our current 5th graders and their parents this year. In an effort to give them some on-the-job training, we're offering them the chance to work a regular shift in the building with one parent who would stay with them the entire time. We hope that this will give them the chance to see how the process works before they become old enough to volunteer on their own next year. If you and your child would like to do this, please put both your name and your 5th grader's on the Signup Genius in your preferred time slot.

The SignUp Genius link will give you the option of signing up for the morning and/or afternoon session. If you're able to work both sessions, lunch will be provided. If you speak Spanish and can serve as a translator/shepherd, or need to have a job that doesn't require you to be on your feet most of the time, please indicate that in the comments. We will assign you to a specific task and let you know where you'll be stationed a few days before the event. There is also a need for volunteers on November 13 to come in and help set up, so that information will be on the signup as well.  

This year we are in need of books for all ages, but especially for middle and high schoolers. Gently used ones are fine — thrift stores and yard sales are good places to find inexpensive books. You may place the books in the marked drawer in the cabinet in the Lewis Lobby. After your neighborhood trick or treaters have come and gone, we'd love to have your leftover candy to share with our families. You may place the candy in the cabinet in the Lewis Lobby as well.

If you'd like to donate new toys, you may check out the wish lists below and have the gifts shipped directly to the church. Don't like to shop or have the time to do so? The Toy Joy team is happy to shop for you with your check made out to First Baptist with "Toy Joy" in the memo line. Checks can be dropped off to the finance office.

Amazon wish-list

Target wish-list

The Toy Joy team is looking forward to your help this year as we work together to serve the families who will receive the Christmas presents that have been donated for their children. Questions? Please email Anne Cooke.

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Over time, we have been fortunate to have many wonderful volunteers to work in the church office performing receptionist functions, answering the phone and responding to people who buzz at the door. But periodically, we have a need to ask for more help, and this is such a time.

It is a fairly straightforward yet critical role because these volunteers are the first contact many people have with our church, the first sign of who we are. Volunteers not only greet people who call or stop by the church in a warm and gracious manner, they free church staff to do other important work. And they become a vital part of the ministry team, inevitably closer to the staff and church family.

If you might be able to help us in this way or perhaps have questions about the role, please contact Jennie Herrick by email, call the office at 919-832-4485, or stop by the office. We deeply appreciate your consideration of this important role. – Christopher C.F. Chapman

NOVEMBER CENTERPOINT ADULT PROGRAMMING

Join us on Wednesday evenings in November as we gather for opportunities to serve, learn, and connect with one another. Here's what's coming up for our Centerpoint adult programming:

November 4 – clothing ministry service project

We'll spend the evening serving in our clothing ministry, helping sort and hang recent donations. This is a wonderful opportunity to support one of our church's vital community ministries and lend a hand behind the scenes.

November 11 – Veterans Day panel discussion

In recognition of Veterans Day, we'll hear from several FBC members who have served in the military. Join us as they share their experiences and reflections on their time in service.

November 18 – church conference

November 25 – no Wednesday night programming

We wish everyone a restful and meaningful Thanksgiving!



We hope you'll join us throughout November as we continue to grow in community, service, and fellowship!

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

We would love for you to join us for a mid-week meal! The supper line is open each Wednesday night, 5–6pm. You may reserve your spot at this link on the website or by calling the church office. Please note that everyone eating Wednesday night supper must check in with our volunteer collection team before receiving their meal. Even if you have pre-paid online, please check-in with our volunteer. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards. Click here to pre-pay for your meal via Paypal.



Ages 0–3: Free

Ages 4-12: $4

Adults (over 12): $8

Family cap: $24

Congratulations to Ike & his wife on the birth of their son! Ike will be away for a short time, and upcoming menus may change.

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

October 28: baked ziti with garlic bread; vegetarian option: baked ziti (no meat) with garlic bread

November 4: enchiladas, Mexican rice and beans; vegetarian option: veggie enchiladas; kids: taquitos

November 11: soup night

November 18: lasagna; vegetarian option: veggie lasagna; kids: meatballs

December 2: taco bar; vegetarian option: veggie tacos; kids: cheese quesadillas

December 9: breakfast for dinner

December 16: hamburger steak and smothered chicken with rice, corn, and cabbage; vegetarian option: mock hamburger steak; kids: chicken nuggets

THIRTY-NINERS WEEKLY GATHERINGS

Join us Thursdays at 10:30am in the fellowship hall for interesting speakers, mission projects, and occasionally, 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.

October

29: Halloween Trick-or-Treat visit with Weekday Preschool and ITC

November

5: Holiday monthly mission project—Toy Joy preparation

12: Southern Supreme Fruitcake trip—11am tour and shopping; 12:30(ish) lunch at Best Food Cafeteria (220 11th Street, Siler City); meet at FBC at 9:30am to ride in bus

19: Raleigh Police Department: Teddy, therapy dog and Officer Robert Wyrick, handler

26: No meeting 

BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE

• Wednesday, October 28: Psalm 119:41-48; Deuteronomy 26:16-27:7; Matthew 19:16-22
• Thursday, October 29: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Joshua 1:1-11; Romans 2:17-29
• Friday, October 30: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Joshua 2:1-14; 2 Peter 2:1-3
• Saturday, October 31: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Joshua 2:15-24; Matthew 23:13-28
• Sunday, November 1: Revelation 7:9-17 and Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
• Monday, November 2: Psalm 128; Joshua 4:1-24; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
• Tuesday, November 3: Psalm 128; Joshua 6:1-16, 20; Acts 13:1-12
• Wednesday, November 4: Psalm 128; Joshua 10:12-14; Matthew 15:1-9

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.



Week of October 28:

Wednesday lunch – church parking lot, 11am–1pm

Friday – Fall Festival/Trunk-or-Treat at church, 4–7:30pm

AMONG OUR FAMILY

A link to the entire prayer list may be found below.

Please use your church directory for mailing addresses.



Prayer List • October 27