September 14, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday Night Community Prayer
In the past few years, the church has opened its doors every Monday evening from 6:00—8:00 P.M. to allow anyone to come into the Sanctuary and pray, either silent meditative prayer or with one of our members who is present.
A few dedicated volunteers have served diligently and we are grateful for their service. The time has come to “ramp” this up to shine our light brighter. If you are interested in supporting this ministry for the church and community, please let Ella Wilson know by Sunday, September 21. We would like to have at least 2 volunteers per Monday evening from 6:00—8:00 P.M. Hopefully we can get at least 10 volunteers so you only need to serve once per month—that’s just 2 hours per month. Volunteers will meet briefly after 9/21 to discuss how to move forward with publicity and awareness to the community. Thank you for carefully considering this ministry.
Mark Your Calendars
Wednesdays 6:30 PM and Sundays during Children's church, Children’s Christmas Play practice continues
September 21: Food Lion Donations Available in Fellowship Hall Following Morning Worship
September 24: Wednesday Night Meal, Shaping Our Future, 5:30 PM, Cost of Meal $10/each
September 28: Group “Unashamed” Performing in Our Sanctuary, 5:00 PM
September 28: Deadline to Sign up and Pay Deposit for Trip to Museum of Bible and “Noah”
October 5: Youth Sunday
October 11: Youth BBQ Fundraiser, 11 A.M. til Sold Out, Details to Come
October 22: Wednesday Night Meal, Shaping Our Future, 5:30 PM, Cost $10 per person
October 25: Frankenfest, Downtown Franklinton, 12:00 PM—5:00 PM
October 28: Raleigh Baptist Association’s (RBA) Annual Meeting at The Fountain Church in Raleigh. Dinner is at 5:30 PM, with the Meeting at 6:30.
November 5: Wednesday Night Meal, Shaping Our Future, 5:30 PM. Cost $10 per person
November 29: Christmas Toy Giveaway, See Phil DiFrancesco (919-724-3304) for details
Deacons’ Meeting
The Deacons will meet next Sunday at 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday Night Meals
Our Wednesday night meals will resume on September 24 at 5:30 PM Cost is $10 per person, payment to be collected at the door. Menu details will be available soon. Wednesday meals will be on October 22 at 5:30 and November 5 at 5:30. We hope you will make plans to attend.
Gospel Singing
The group Unashamed will perform in our Sanctuary on September 28 at 5:00 PM
Sunday School Breakfast
We will begin a new Sunday school quarter by joining together for a breakfast fellowship on
October 12 from 9:00-9:45 A.M. Please sign up in the Welcome Center.
Discipleship Training Study: 12 Ordinary Men
Anita Fuller will lead this study beginning October 13 at 7:00 P.M. Please sign up for this course
Need Treats for Frankenfest
We need candy to give out at Frankenfest on October 25, noon to 5:00 PM. If you would like to donate bags of candy, please bring them to the Welcome Center by Sunday, October 19.
Updated Church Directory Pages
Please pick up your updated church directory pages from the Welcome Center. Only one per family please. (If you don’t get one today, they will also be available next Sunday).
A Milestone for Franklinton Baptist Church — Be There October 28!
We’re thrilled to share that Franklinton Baptist Church has been recommended for affiliation with the Raleigh Baptist Association (RBA)—a step toward richer ministry partnerships and greater missional impact. After months of prayerful preparation and engaging dialogue with the RBA Church Relations and Credentials Committee, we’ve been enthusiastically welcomed into their fellowship. Now, we look forward to formal recognition at the RBA Annual Meeting on October 28, 2025, hosted by The Fountain Church, 9621 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Dinner: 5:30 PM, meeting 6:30 PM
We need a strong presence from our church family. This is more than a meeting—it’s a celebration of unity, purpose, and God’s guidance. Let’s show up with joy and gratitude to mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter.
Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday is October 5. The youth will be leading in worship, presenting specials in song, and giving testimonies during the worship hour.
Youth Fundraiser
The Youth BBQ Chicken Fundraiser will be on October 11 from 11:00 AM until sold out. Plates are $10 each, eat in or take out.
Trip to Museum of the Bible and Presentation of “Noah”
A trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and the Sight and Sound Theatre’s presentation of “Noah” in Lancaster, PA is scheduled for December 3-5, 2025. Itineraries and a signup sheet are in the Welcome Center. Cost is $316.59 per person, 1/2 ($158.30) due on September 28. Final payment is due on November 2. Cost includes tickets to the Museum and the Theatre, 2 nights stay, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, and transportation. Please call Debra Allen, Adult Council Chair, at
919-671-3722 with more information and/or questions.
Blessing Box and Food Donations
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
Food donations from Panera Bread available each Sunday; food donations from Food Lion available on the third Sunday of each month in the Fellowship Hall.
