November 2, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The flowers are placed in our Sanctuary today to the glory of God and in memory of Costello and Beverly Ramey by Tony and Kelly.
Congratulations to J.R. and Judy Mendenhall on the birth of a new great-granddaughter. Lola Ann was born on October 29. She weighed 8.3 lbs. Proud parents are Michael and Morgan, and proud grandparents are Garland and Faith Hudgins. Congratulations to all.
Thanksgiving Turkeys Needed
On November 22, New Life Outreach Ministry will again give out turkeys for Thanksgiving. We have pledged to give 50 turkeys, so we are collecting for the cost of those turkeys. Some of you have already given toward this project, and we thank you. If you write a check to purchase a turkey, please make it to Franklinton Baptist with “turkeys” in the memo line. Please contact Evelyn Goswick at 252-617-2512 or Anita Fuller at 919-426-6680 with any questions.
FBC Christmas Love
We are continuing to accept donations for our Christmas Giveaway on November 29. We are collecting new or gently used unwrapped toys and coats for local children in need. Collection will go through November 22. Please call Phil DiFrancesco at 919-724-3304 with questions, etc.
A Call to Action: Disaster Relief for Jamaica and Cuba
We are a mission-minded church given the responsibility to tell others about the love of Christ. And our brothers and sisters in Jamaica and Cuba have great needs following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Please give as you are led toward this offering.
Thanksgiving Meal
We will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal on November 16 immediately following our morning worship hour. We will provide the meats and tea and ask that you bring your favorite vegetable or dessert. Please sign up in the Welcome Center so that we will know how many to prepare for.
Poinsettias
It’s time to be thinking about decorating our Sanctuary for Christmas, and there is a signup sheet in the Welcome Center for those who would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory or in honor of someone. Cost of each plant is $15. The deadline to sign up and to pay to have a poinsettia in the Sanctuary is November 23.
Christmas Schedule
November 30: Preparation for Hanging of the Greens service, 2:00 P.M.
November 30: Hanging of the Greens service, 7:00 P.M.
December 7: Children’s Christmas Play, 11:00 A.M.
December 11: Churchwide Christmas Gathering at McLean’s in Zebulon, 5:00 P.M. (signup sheet will be available in the Welcome Center)
December 14: Christmas Cantata “Hope in a Manger”
Raleigh Baptist Association
We have been approved for membership under watch care by the Church Relations and Credentials Committee of the Raleigh Baptist Association. This marks a significant step in our church journey, and we are grateful to partner with the RBA in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Who Is My Deacon?
We have taken a photo of our Deacons so that you can easily recognize who your Deacon is. Those Deacons who were not present for the photo are pictured in the family section of the directory. We also have 2 additional updated directory pages in a folder for you to pick up in the Welcome Center. This includes a photo of our new young adult Sunday school class.
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
