Dear Church Family,
At FBC, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a warm and welcoming space each Sunday, where our worship is filled with love and openness. We offer meaningful activities for families, connecting the youngest to the oldest in fellowship that strengthens our bonds with one another.
And our commitment to serve extends beyond our walls.
Through ministries like And Also With ’Cue, we feed those who are hungry, offering more than just a meal but also friendship and care. Our Clothing Ministry ensures that everyone has the dignity of clean, warm clothing regardless of their circumstances. We are proud that Toy Joy continues to make Christmas brighter for families, and when lending a hand on Habitat for Humanity homesites, we are helping create homes and hope for those in need.
And when our youth participate in Mission Trips and the annual Crop Walk, we are passing on this tradition to the next generation.
Your past gifts make these ministries and many others possible.
In Luke 14:12-14, Jesus teaches us the importance of inviting all to the table—especially those who cannot repay us. This call to hospitality mirrors what we aim to do at FBC. Every act of service, every welcoming hand, is a reflection of our collective commitment to follow Christ’s example and embrace all who seek Him.
This year, our stewardship campaign theme reflects these values of community and hospitality. This fall, our youth choir sang “Crowded Table” by The Highwomen on World Communion Sunday. Like the song says, we envision a church that makes space for everyone. We believe in a table where everyone is welcome, where there’s plenty of love and fellowship to go around, and where we serve our neighbors together in faith. But we need your continued support for this vision to become a reality.
Our proposed 2024-25 budget is $1,738,000. Of our income sources to meet this budget, 1,707,981 is budgeted from unrestricted gifts and tithes. To plan effectively for the coming year, we aim to have 80% of general gifts pledged. So, our pledge goal is 1,366,384.80. With your pledge, we can confidently move forward, ensuring we have the resources to continue serving one another and our broader community. With your pledge, we can confidently move forward, ensuring we have the resources to continue serving one another and our broader community.
Your generosity allows us to provide a space for worship, growth, and outreach—where all are truly welcome. We invite you to prayerfully consider your pledge for the coming year. Every gift helps deepen the roots of our church, allowing us to grow in our ministry and impact.
Please return your pledge card by November 30, or you can easily pledge online HERE.
Thank you for being a vital part of this community. With your continued support, we can ensure that FBC Raleigh remains a place where all are invited to the table and God’s love is shared in word and deed.
With deep gratitude and hope,
FBC Raleigh Stewardship Committee
When pledges have been returned to the church, the budget will be presented again for approval by our congregation.
A Stewardship Packet has been mailed out which includes a budget and a pledge card. If you did not receive a packet and wish one to be mailed to you, please contact Wayne Hager. For your review, the proposed budget is available in the members-only section of our website. You may also request a copy by calling the church office at 919-832-4485.
You may pledge online here.
