After many years, we have a new phone system in place! The new system includes an automated attendant, and you must dial an extension to speak to a person.

To contact a minister or staff person directly, you may enter their extension number at any time or press 9 for a spoken directory. Extensions for all of our staff can be found on our website.

General extension list:

Weather cancellations – 1

The Infant Toddler Center – 2

Weekday Preschool – 3

For a list of current prayer concerns – 4

To leave a non-confidential prayer request – 6

For information about financial assistance through the Fellowship Fund – 7

A spoken directory – 9

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the 2024 FBC pictorial directory! Printed last in 2019, this new directory will be available in both digital and hard copy formats, making it easier for our members to stay connected. Keep an eye out for sign-up sheets for photo sessions and stay tuned for more details on how you can be a part of our 2024 directory!

LaCount Anderson will lead the Centerpoint program on Wednesday, April 17, with a report on his and Anna’s work as CBF Global Mission field personnel with the Eastern North Carolina Poverty Network.

• • Wednesday, April 17: Psalm 150; Proverbs 9:1-6; Mark 16:9-18
  • Thursday, April 18: Psalm 23; Genesis 30:25-43; Acts 3:17-26
  • Friday, April 19: Psalm 23; Genesis 46:28-47:6; Acts 4:1-4
  • Saturday, April 20: Psalm 23; Genesis 48:8-19; Mark 6:30-34
  • Sunday, April 21: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
  • Monday, April 22: Psalm 95; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; 1 Peter 5:1-5
  • Tuesday, April 23: Psalm 95; 1 Chronicles 11:1-9; Revelation 7:13-17

Wednesday, April 17

1pm WMU Group #7 (parlor)

5:15pm Meal served (FH)

5:45pm Children’s music (301/307/311)

6:15pm Centerpoint (FH)

6:30pm Children’s missions (PS/CS)

6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)

7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S))

 

Thursday, April 18

7am Band of Brothers (Zoom)

10:30am Thirty-Niners (FH)

 

Friday, April 19–Sunday, April 21

Churchwide retreat (Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain)

 

Sunday, April 21

9am Nominating Committee meeting (CR)

9:45am Sunday School

11am FBC worship (S/YouTube)

11am JBC worship (226)

5pm Youth choir (choir room)

6pm Youth supper (301)

6:30pm Youth program (301/Blue Room)

Monday, April 22

Clothing ministry open

6:30pm Music Made in Heaven (302)

 

Tuesday, April 23

10am Staff meeting (CR)

10:45am WMU Group 2 (Springmoor)

1pm WMU Group 2 (Independence Village)

1:30pm Yoga (302)

 

Wednesday, April 24

5:15pm Meal served (FH)

5:45pm Children’s music (301/307/311)

6:15pm Church conference (FH)

6:30pm Children’s missions (PS/CS)

6:30pm Handbell rehearsal (302)

7:30pm Adult choir rehearsal (310/S)

 

 

Click here for full calendar of FBC activities

Our church librarians are starting a new initiative to keep the congregation better informed about opportunities available in the library. Periodically, we plan to highlight a book or series we believe readers will find important, helpful, and entertaining. We will include books from all areas of the library collection. Our first selection is Kristin Hannah’s current #1 best-seller, The Women.

In this book, set in the Vietnam War era, Kristin Hannah writes about war from a woman’s experience and perspective. The main character is Frankie McGrath, a young nurse from a wealthy California family. When she volunteers for the Army Nurse Corps, she is sent immediately to a field hospital in Vietnam where she experiences all the horrors of war. She often fears she can not continue but soldiers on providing unbelievable service to her country. On the softer side, she develops relationships that will remain vibrant for the rest of her life. When the war ends, she returns home to an angry country and is greeted by all the negative responses that Vietnam veterans experienced. She is often told there were no women in Vietnam even though she knew over 10,000 women had served in the war.

The Women is one of the best books I have read in years, Kristin Hannah has painted such vivid images I felt I was actually there. She said she wanted to prove to the world that “women can be heroes too” and she has done that without question. While The Women is often emotionally draining, it is an important book that is well worth reading.

—Joe Webb

We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited debut of the new sound system in our sanctuary this Sunday, April 14! After years of waiting, we can finally offer our community what we hope will be an unparalleled audio experience during our worship services. Gone are the days of popping wireless mics, unheard benedictions, and screeching feedback. Our new sound system has been carefully crafted to deliver the highest-quality audio possible for our historic sanctuary. As with every new system, there will be a bit of a learning curve, so we ask for your patience as our sound team learns the ins and outs of this new technology! We are especially grateful for our Ad Hoc committee that has guided this planning process including Alan Taylor, Dennis Ellis, Charles Petty, Carolyn Dickens, Royce Willmschen, Maria Childrey, Hollis Yelverton, and Jesse Vogel. We hope to see you on Sunday!

Established by founder Regelyn “Reggie” Edwards in 2008, The Encouraging Place stands as a beacon for churches seeking guidance on Biblical reconciliation and endeavoring to mend racial divides within their communities. Through their services, they aid organizations in navigating the complexities of racism by emphasizing historical, cultural, structural, and institutional analysis. Their annual conferences and forums serve as vital platforms for dismantling racism. At its core, The Encouraging Place is committed to fostering racial healing, empowering women through communal support, and addressing the needs of our neighbors. Sister Share is a group of women who meet monthly to hear about a variety of topics and share together in conversation and a meal. We’re looking forward to hosting Sister Share in our fellowship hall on Saturday, April 13, at 10am. Women from our congregation are invited to join in for a morning of connection, conversation, and fellowship!

Are you ready to step up to the plate and join our church league softball team? We welcome players of all abilities, ages 18 and up, to come together for some fun and friendly competition. Take a look at the schedule below and get in touch with Michael to secure your spot on the roster. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bond with fellow community members and enjoy the thrill of the game!

 

2024 Softball Schedule

 

Our intergenerational VBS will be Sunday, July 28 – Thursday, August 1 from 5–8pm (which includes an optional supper). There will be self-contained classes for babies through rising kindergarteners, and for rising 1^st graders through adults, we’ll have age-grouped Bible study followed by the ever-popular craft, recreation, and music electives!

It’s never too early to let Lynn know if you can help teach and/or if you have ideas of fun and engaging elective ideas! Teaching opportunities include:

• self-contained preschool classes
• Gradeschool Bible study
• craft and recreation electives

We hope you can join us! It’s a great time of intergenerational fun and learning!

We hope you can join us! It’s a great time of intergenerational fun and learning!