ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 28, 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.
Guest Pianist
We welcome Lynn Jenkins as our guest pianist. Lynn is filling in for Patrick, who is on vacation.
Caswell
Our children will be going to Caswell on August 14-16. While this is paid, the line item will need to be replenished. Please give as you are led. Please write “Caswell” in a check memo line. Thank you to those who have already given to this ministry.
Deacons
We will observe Deacon Ordination and Installation on July 12 during our worship hour. Daniel
Hymiller will be ordained, and Tommy Aloisi, Doug Holloway, and Nathan Hymiller will be installed.
Homecoming
We will celebrate Homecoming this year on September 20. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Patrick Fuller, Executive Director of the Raleigh Baptist Association.
VBS Adult Class
Patrick Woods will teach on “The Kingdom of God” at adult VBS. The class will meet on July 24, from 5:30—8:00 P.M. with a break and return on July 25, from 10:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M. with a break.
Patrick will also teach “The Kingdom of God” on August 1 beginning from 10:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M., with a break and also breaking for lunch from 12:00—1:00 P.M. somewhere in the downtown area. The course will be completed from 1:00 P.M.—3:00 P.M., with a break. Please sign up for one or both of Patrick’s VBS teaching sessions in the Welcome Center.
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 Center. Contact is Phil DiFrancesco at 919-724-3304.
Blessing Box
Please keep our Blessing Box needs in mind. Donations are always welcome. You may bring
nonperishable items to our Blessing Box collection room next to Cheryl’s office, place your items directly in our Blessing Box, or donate financially via your offering. If you write a check, please write “Blessing Box” in the memo line. Thank you for your help with this ministry. Sunday school rotation is:
1st Sunday of Each Month: Faithful Workers
2nd Sunday: Bill Pearce Class, Youth
3rd Sunday: Rick Shirey Class
4th Sunday: Messengers of God, Nursery
5th Sunday: Chancel Choir, Seekers
Upcoming Trips
On September 17-19 the Adult Council is planning a church trip to see “Joshua” at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. An itinerary and signup sheet are in the Welcome Center. Cost is $395 per person. This includes transportation, two nights hotel,1 Sight and Sound Theatre ticket, 2 breakfasts, and 2 dinners. $200 is due July 19 with the final payment of $195 due August 16. Please call Debra Allen, Chair of the Adult Council, at 919-671-3722 with questions.
A trip to the Christmas show at the Carolina Opry Theatre in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is planned for November 19-21. We are waiting on information from an event, so we plan to have a signup sheet, itinerary, cost of the trip, etc. in the Welcome Center next Sunday.
