March 15, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our mission statement is to know Jesus and make Him known to all people.
Lent
We are observing the season of Lent. This is a time when we examine our hearts in repentance as we look forward to the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection.
Thank You
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you, my church family, for your prayers, cards, calls, visits, and other acts of kindness shown to me during the time of my knee replacement surgery and my current continuing recovery. Everything is much appreciated. Ronald Champion
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
We are collecting this offering through April 12. One-hundred percent of this offering goes to
home missions and missionaries. This week’s focus is on Mark and Kristy Ford, church planters.
Homeless Hygiene Kits Needed
We are collecting homeless hygiene kits. We ask that you have a gallon ziplock bag and place the following items in the bag: shampoo, deodorant, comb, brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, disposable razors, washcloth, and hand sanitizer. Please drop off your items in the Welcome Center in the tote provided. Anita Fuller will take these bags to the Raleigh Baptist Association next week.
Baptist Men’s Day
Welcome to this special time of worship as we celebrate the leadership, ministry, and gifts of the
men of Franklinton Baptist Church. Today we give thanks for the ways our men serve with strength, humility, and compassion, both within our congregation and throughout our community. As we
gather, may this service remind us that God calls each of us to faithful discipleship, and that the
witness of our men continues to shape our church’s mission in meaningful ways.
Special Called Church Conference
We will have a special called church conference at the beginning of our Bible study this Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. This conference will be to elect four church members, not currently serving as Deacons, to serve on a Deacon Interviewing Committee for Deacon Election this year. This is in Article III, Section 16 of our Bylaws. Responsibilities of this committee will be shared at the conference. This was an oversight from our February church conference. Church members may volunteer to be on this interviewing committee or they may nominate someone to be on it.
Donations for Cost of Carpet Needed
We voted at our February Church Conference to replace the carpet upstairs above Cheryl’s office at a cost of $7,600. We will be collecting toward this cost starting today. Please give as you are led. If you are writing a check, please write “carpet” in the memo line.
Parade of Tables
Tickets for the Parade of Tables scheduled for Saturday, March 28th 10am-1pm are now available for only $10. This event will benefit missions and provide fun and fellowship. If you need a ticket, please see Debra Allen or Pam Childress. This event is open to church members and the community. All can view the tables from 10-11am and then go to the sanctuary from 11-11:45 for welcome, entertainment and guest speaker April Lotz. We will then return to the fellowship hall for a luncheon. Look forward to seeing you ere- get your ticket before they are gone!
Children’s Easter Celebration
The children will have an Easter celebration on April 4 from 10:00 A.M.—12:00 Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Activities include the Easter story, crafts, and, of course, an egg hunt. We are asking for donations of candy to fill the eggs. Please leave the bags of candy in the basket in the Welcome Center by Wednesday, April 1. Lunch will be served. Parents are welcome.
Upcoming Easter Services
Maudy Thursday Service—April 2, 7:00 P.M.
Easter Sunrise Service—April 5, 7:00 A.M., will be outside (weather permitting) here at the church, followed by breakfast in the Fellowship Hall and then our regular Sunday school classes
Resurrection Sunday Service—11:00 A.M. in our Sanctuary
Other Adult Council Events
Other events (which will be explained as they arise) sponsored by the Adult Council for this year that you may want to put on your calendar include the following (which you may call Debra about):
March 22: Spring Salad Lunch Following Morning Worship
August 22: Hot Dogs/Hamburgers, 5:00 P.M.
Blessing Box Rotation for Sunday school classes:
First Week of Each Month: Faithful Workers Class
Second Week: Bill Pearce Class and Youth
Third Week: Rick Shirey Class
Fourth Week: Messengers of God Class and Nursery Workers
Fifth Week: Chancel Choir
