Bulletin Announcements
WMU Meeting
On Tuesday, May 15 at 12:00pm the WMU Jones/James/Hill Mission Groups will meet in the Conference Room. We will have the privilege of having a speaker from the Baptist Children's Home tell us about the work of the Children's Home and how it has helped many children and their families. An offering for the Children's Home is taken by FBC each year. Anyone who is interested in knowing about this work and how this offering is used is invited to join us. Bring a sandwich; dessert and drinks will be provided.
Caring Center "Free Sale"
The Caring Center is having a "FREE SALE" on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. We are closing for the summer due to renovations and want to clear out the store as much as possible so we have less to move out! Thank you for your support over the last few months. You have helped by providing your donations!
Summer Sizzle Workshop
On Saturday, May 19, from 10:30am to 1:30pm, Pastor Jerome Gay of Vision Church in Raleigh, NC www.visionchurchrdu.org is coming to share with us "The Myths, the Message and the Mission of inner city outreach." Come be a part of this informative workshop as we strengthen our ministry to the 27701 and surrounding community. If you are interested in attending please RSVP by Wednesday, May 16 by calling Matthew Hodges at 919-688-7308, ext. 26.
Shower for Sheryl Lynch
Please join us on Saturday, May 19 for a drop-in brunch honoring Sheryl Lynch and her daughter, Lucy Hope. Brunch will be held in the home of Nancy Lesh at 1838 Abernethy Trail, Burlington, NC 27215 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Sheryl is registered at Target, Buy Buy Baby, and Pottery Barn Kids. In lieu of a card, please bring and sign a favorite childhood book so that we can begin to build a library for Lucy to enjoy. RSVP to Nancy Lesh by Monday, May 14 at 336-380-2070 or on MemberHub.
Deacon Nominee Church Response Form
The following individuals have been nominated by the elders and are willing to serve as deacons if elected: Jason Burgin, Greg Fox, and Taylor Pike. Their testimonies can be accessed online or you may pick up the hard copies at the North Tower Welcome Desk. The qualifications for the office of deacon are described in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Members of FBC Durham have from now until Sunday, May 27, to inform the elders if there is any biblical reason that would make a nominee ineligible to serve as a deacon. If this is the case, please discuss the concern with the specific deacon nominee first, then, if necessary, communicate the concern to the elders by filling out the "Deacon Nominee Response Form" which is available in Tom Knight's office.
Lord's Supper Date Change
Please note, the Lord's Supper has been moved from Sunday, May 20 to Sunday, May 27 during the morning worship service.
Book Drive for Summer Reading
Diana Lisle is a teacher at Club Blvd Elementary school and they are organizing a school-wide book drive for students in Kindergarten-6th grade! Please help her bless the students by donating gently used: 1) Books or Magazines (appropriate for elementary school-age students - no pre-school please). 2) Special need for Spanish titles, non-fiction, and popular series. Book donations may be dropped off in MORGAN HALL on the stage and all donations are needed by Sunday, May 27, if you have any questions contact Diana Lisle at 479-200-9744 or on MemberHub.
"Sweet" Music Concert
Join us for an evening of "Sweet Music" on Friday, June 1 at 7:00pm in Morgan Hall featuring FBC handbells and other musicians. Dessert will be served and a love offering will be taken to support Adoption Awareness. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 30, to worship.secretary@fbcdurham.org or 919-688-7308, ext. 40.
Wedding Shower for Chase Jenkins & Laura Carroll
The church family is invited to a wedding shower in honor of Chase Jenkins and Laura Carroll on Sunday, June 3, immediately following the morning worship service from 12:30pm to 2:00pm in the Welcome Center (first floor).
Specially Called Members' Meeting Deacon Election
We will have a specially called Members' Meeting on Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30pm in Room 342. The item of business will be the election of deacons. As stated in our current bylaws, "The moderator shall declare elected all persons receiving a simple majority of all votes cast; abstentions will not be considered as votes cast." Testimonies for each nominee are available on the church website (fbcdurham.org) and hard copies are available in the Welcome Center. Please take the time to read each of these testimonies and get to know the nominees. Pray and encourage the nominees, and feel free to ask them any questions you may have about their spiritual gifts, passions, and qualifications.
Vacation Bible School
FBC's 2012 VBS, AMAZING WONDERS AVIATION, Encountering God's Awesome Power, will be held Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29 from 9:00am until 12:00 Noon and we need YOU! There are many areas of service to choose from and you may sign-up to help in your BFL class, by CLICKING HERE, or by contacting Susan Fisher at 919-967-0476 or on MemberHub.
Disaster Relief Training Opportunity
The North Carolina Baptist Men are offering a Region 4 Disaster Relief Training session on Saturday, June 30. This training will cover Basic Feeding and Recovery only. For more information and to register online by Friday, June 15 go to: www.baptistsonmission.org/Training/Training-Opportunities/Disaster-Relief-Training/Disaster-Relief-Training-Region-4-Extra-Event-Basi
International Friends Interim Leader
International Friends is looking for help on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am for the fall semester: early September - early December, 2012. This ministry needs a volunteer interim leader to help organize/coordinate, and teachers for English and craft classes. Paid nursery help is also needed ($9/hour). If interested, please contact Sheryl Lynch at 336-263-6841or on MemberHub.
Missionary Need
FBC is aware of a missionary in need of a reliable car for their "home" assignment. If you have a good car that is nearly free or certainly less than $5000.00 please let Tom Knight in the church office know. The missionary will be in our area around the beginning of August.
