August 9, 2026
Our mission statement is to know Jesus and make Him known to all people and to love God, love your neighbor, and go tell somebody.
Back to School Packed with Love
Our school supply drive for our local schools will run through next Sunday. Donations may be placed in the school bus in the Welcome Center and the school bus near the door at the ramp. We will also be setting up a packing party at some point. Stay tuned. Please reach out to Abby Hoffman at 210-383-9282 with questions.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Tim and Emily Lewis, whose baby boy Daniel Lee Lewis was born on August 2, 2026. Daniel weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. Congratulations to all.
Church Conference
Our next church conference will be this Wednesday, August 12, at 6:30 P.M.
Upcoming Events
Please mark your calendars (more information to follow in the days ahead):
September 20—Homecoming, guest speaker Dr. Patrick Fuller of the Raleigh Baptist Association.
October 27, 10:30 A.M.—Raleigh Baptist Association Fall Meeting at Samaria Baptist Church in Raleigh: We will be voted in as full members; please let Richard know if you want to attend
Fall Senior Adult Rally
The Adult Council is organizing a group to attend the Raleigh Baptist Association’s senior adult rally on Tuesday, September 29. Highland Baptist Church at 8424 Crowder Road in Raleigh is hosting the event. Registration is at 9:30 A.M., and the program begins at 10:00 and concludes with lunch. The menu is hamburger steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, corn muffins, and a dessert. Cost is $20 per person. There is a signup sheet in the Welcome Center. The deadline to sign up is August 30. Transportation is on your own. Please contact Debra Allen, Chair of the Adult Council, at 919-671-3722 with any questions.
Christmas Toy Giveaway
Donations are being accepted through November 29 for our giveaway on December 5. Specific needs are listed on a poster in the Welcome Center. Contact is Phil DiFrancesco at 919-724-3304.
Upcoming Trips
We have opened our Lancaster, PA trip to see “Joshua” at the Sight and Sound Theatres to the community. If we don’t have at least 15 people signed up by next Sunday, we will cancel this trip.
Itineraries and a signup sheet are in the Welcome Center. Cost is $395 per person..
We have a trip planned for November 19-21 to see the Carolina Opry Theatre’s Christmas Show in Myrtle Beach. Cost is $350 per person. A $175 deposit is due September 20, with the balance of $175 due October 18. An itinerary and signup sheet are in the Welcome Center. Please see Debra Allen, Adult Council Chair, with questions on one or both of these trips.
