Announcements   &   Upcoming Events

January 18, 2026

Let us remember: He became like us so that we might become like Him.
We are a people of purpose, and our vision is to know God and make Him known


ANNOUNCEMENTS

2026 Church Envelopes
The 2026 church envelopes are available in the Welcome Center. If you do not see a box with your name on it, and you want one, please call Cheryl in the church office (919-494-5121) and let her know. The boxes will remain on the table in the Welcome Center through January 25.

Chili Cookoff
Today is our Adult Council’s chili cookoff, and we hope you will join us. You do NOT have to compete to eat. We can’t wait to see who makes the best chili. Just come and enjoy

Food Donation from Food Lion
The Food Lion donation will be available in Doug Holloway’s Sunday school classroom after church.

Baptist Men’s Day
We will observe Baptist Men’s Day on January 25. The day will begin at 8:30 A.M. with a Men’s Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Please sign up in the Welcome Center so that we can get a count for the breakfast. Men, please sign up at the table in the Welcome Center if you would like to sing in the Men’s Choir that Sunday.
 
Update on Valentine Banquet
The Adult Council is sponsoring a Valentine Banquet on February 14 at 5:00 P.M. This is NOT just for couples. It is simply a banquet that falls on Valentine’s Day. Cost is $20 per person and $40 per couple. Money for the event will be taken at the door. We will enjoy the evening with a meal consisting of a meat, 2 vegetables, tea and water. We will also have entertainment. We need a count to know how many people to prepare for so you must sign up for this event. Please sign your name and the number of people in your party. And please call Debra Allen, Adult Council Chair,  with questions.

Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday is February 15. We hope you will make plans to join us as our youth lead in worship and song.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
We are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on January 31, 2026 from 9:00 A.M.—1:30 P.M. Please sign up online or call Carol Abbott at 919-495-1281

Baptist Women’s Day
Baptist Women’s Day is February 22. You will hear more about this as the date approaches.

Parade of Tables
On March 28 at noon, the Adult Council is hosting a Parade of Tables. This is NOT a contest. Plans are still being finalized, so you will hear more about this event as the date becomes closer. Please call Debra Allen with questions.
                                                     
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