July 20, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Guest Speaker: Reverend John Gupton
We are honored to welcome Reverend John Gupton as our guest speaker while Dr. Childress travels to South Africa. Rev. Gupton most recently served as Pastor of Raleigh Road Baptist Church in Henderson, NC, bringing with him over two decades of faithful pastoral leadership and a deep love for teaching and ministry.
A native of the White Level community in Franklin county, Rev. Gupton studied at Barton College and earned his theological training from Campbell Divinity School. In addition to 20 years of pastoral service, he devoted 30 years to education, inspiring students both in the classroom and in their spiritual journeys.
Rev. Gupton and his wife, Brenda Jones Gupton, have been married for 36 years and are the proud parents of two children, Kelly and Josh. His heart for the church and steady commitment to God’s calling continue to be a blessing to every congregation he serves.
School Supply Drive
Our school supply drive benefitting our local schools will run from July 6th through August 11th. Some items needed are, but not limited to: earbuds, pencils, notebooks, glue sticks, crayons, gallon size zip lock bags, kids' safety scissors, highlighters, and dry erase markers. There will be two school bus bins in the Welcome Center for donations. Your support is much appreciated.
Deacons’ Meeting
The Deacons will meet next Sunday at 5:00 P.M.
Chancel Choir Practice
Chancel Choir practice will resume on August 13 at 7:15 P.M.
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.
Food Lion Donation
The monthly Food Lion donation will be available in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday
New Sunday School Class
We have a new Sunday School class for young adults. We are very excited about this! Richard and Pam are leading the class (small group). Please keep this new class in your prayers, asking God to guide us as we come together to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships.
Vacation Bible School Meeting
VBS volunteers will meet this Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. VBS is August 8-10. .
Ministry and Leadership Positions
This week, you will receive a copy of our FBC Ministry and Leadership form in the mail. Please review it and let Ella Wilson know if there is somewhere you want to serve.
Get-Together at Satterwhite Point
We will enjoy a time of food and fellowship on August 17 from 2:00 P.M.-7:00P.M. at Satterwhite Point. We will be at the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area SP Picnic Shelter 3. A signup sheet will be available next Sunday. We will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs and ask that you bring a dish or dessert. We will eat around 5:30 or 6:00 P.M. We hope you will mark your calendars and make plans to join us. Cost of parking is $10 per car.
Chancel Choir Practice
Chancel Choir practice will resume on August 13 at 7:15 P.M.
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 A.M. until sold out. Plates are $10 each, eat in or take out.
Mark Your Calendars
The next step in our application to join the Raleigh Baptist Association is our presence at the RBA’s Annual Meeting on October 28 at The Fountain Church at 9621 Six Forks Road in Raleigh. Dinner is at 5:30 P.M., with the meeting at 6;30. Please mark your calendars!
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.
