Announcements
May 10, 2026
We are now headed to Pentecost, which on this year will be observed May 24. Pentecost marks the arrival of the Holy Spirit as recorded in Acts 2. It is also the beginning of the Church.
Deacon Election
Please be in prayer for our Deacon Election next Sunday. We will be electing four Deacons to serve three-year terms. The following have been nominated and have agreed to serve if elected:
Terry Allen, Tommy Aloisi, Doug Holloway, Andy Hoyle, Daniel Hymiller, Nathan Hymiller, and Chris Taylor
Congratulations
Congratulations to Sam and Kim Jordan, who are first-time grandparents to grandson Kacey Reid Jordan, who was born on April 26 at 11:33 P.M. He was 19 inches long and weighed 6 lbs.15 oz. Proud parents are Seth and Emily Jordan. Congratulations to all!
Children’s Church Need
Please see Kay Mendenhall (919-210-4779) if you can help for one month in June, July, or August.
Baby Shower Invitation
The church family is invited to a baby shower for Tim and Emily Lewis on Sunday, May 31 from 2:00—4:00 P.M. Please join us to “shower” their upcoming baby boy with blessings and gifts. Their registry is on Amazon under Timothy and Emily Lewis.
Graduate Recognition and Youth Sunday
We will recognize our graduates on May 31—Youth Sunday—during our morning worship hour. If you know of anyone who is graduating (high school or beyond), please call the church office.
Christmas Toy Giveaway
Donations are being accepted through November 29 for our giveaway on December 5. Specific needs are listed on posters in the Welcome Contact is Phil DiFrancesco at 919-724-3304. .
Donations for Cost of Carpet Needed
Total cost of our new carpet upstairs in the Biddle Building is $7,600. We praise God for the $4,220 received to date. Please write “carpet” in the memo line if you are writing a check.
Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendars! On Monday, May 18, at 6:30 P.M., we will be holding our Illumination Station VBS volunteer kick-off meeting. If you are unable to attend but are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Abby Hoffman at 210-383-9282. VBS is July 24—July 26.
Caswell
Our children will be going to Caswell on August 14-16. If you would like to contribute toward this, please give as you are led. If you write a check, please write “Caswell” on the memo line.
Day Trip
On May 28, we are planning a day trip to the Aloha Safari Park (zoo) in Cameron and a visit to the Stagville Historic Site (a plantation from the 1800’s) in Durham. Cost is $50 per person and includes transportation, admission tickets, guided tours, and a group tractor ride through the park. Breakfast and dinner are on your own. Itinerary (with menus) and signup sheet are in the Welcome Center. Deadline to sign up and pay is May 24. We have tried to plan this trip with minimal walking in mind.
