Announcements: Week of November 4

The Cancer Support Ministry appreciates everyone’s support throughout the month of October in providing cancer awareness & honoring cancer survivors.  “Where there is unity, there is power.” 

Senior’s Day will be Sunday, November 11th.  All seniors are asked to dress in black and to sit together in the middle aisle. Lunch will be served immediately after service.

The Deacon Ministry would like to invite everyone to the Deacon Ordination service on Sunday, November 18th, at 4:00 pm. Rev. Tracy J. Bell, Pastor of New Bethel Christian Church, will be the guest speaker. Music will be provided by the New Bethel Christian Church Choir. There will be a reception immediately following this sacred and anointed service. Please come and welcome our newly appointed deacons to the Poplar Springs Deacon ministry.

Church Conference will be Thursday, November 29, 7:00 pm.

We are looking for parents, caregivers, and professionals that work directly with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to participate in an Autism Support Group.  The focus will be to share, explore, and learn in a non-judgmental manner, ways to help and foster our awesome children. If you are interested, please call LaDonna Clark at 919-410-7720 or email her at info@truehorizons.org.

The New Generation Choir will have choir rehearsal on November 10th and November 17th, 2:00 – 3:00pm.

The Annie B. Davis Fellowship Ministry will honor all veterans Wednesday, November 7th, 11:00 am, in the fellowship hall. All veterans are invited to attend.  It would be their pleasure to honor you on this day. Please contact Norma VanEssen (919-522-5664) or Bertha Thomas (919-557-9122).

Connecting Couples Marriage Enrichment Workshop: “Blended and Blessed will be Saturday, November 10th, 9:00 am, in the Fellowship Hall.  A continental breakfast will be provided. Are you a blended family? How do you create a happily blended family? How do you set boundaries in a blended family? Join us as we learn how to stay Blended & Blessed.  The presenters are Jamal & Shandolyn Brown.

The Youth Ministry is looking for ministry servants to join the Youth Empowerment Hour Bible Study Team.  Teachers are needed for all age groups.  Please contact Rev. Williams for additional information.

If you want to be a “doorkeeper” for the Lord and you are ready to serve with a smile, the Adult Usher Ministry is seeking new members!  Adult male and female ushers are needed for worship services. Please call Pamela Taylor Shaw at (919) 418-0199 or Shawn Gear at (919) 696-1875 if you are interested.

The following students should see Veronica Wall after service to pick up your Scholarship Ministry gift:

  • James Bridges
  • Sydney Bridges
  • Briana Chavis
  • Etonia Davis
  • Mackenzie Moore
  • Madison Moore
  • Charity Perkins

The Security Ministry is looking for new members.  Please see Ruby Hodge for information.

Please contact the Media Ministry at 919-961-7613 if there are problems with the broadcast so they can work to correct them as soon as possible.

Please send your announcements to secretary@poplar-springs.org by Wednesday at 4:00 pm.

As a reminder – no eating or drinking is allowed in the sanctuary; if you need to feed your child, we ask that you step out to the Cry Room until food has been consumed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sick and Prayer List

  • Larcina Blackmon
  • Rosa Bunch
  • Evelyn Chalmers
  • Irene Cooper, Rex
  • Suretha Crawford
  • Ruby Denning
  • Willie Gilbert, Tower Nursing & Rehab
  • Vennie Almeta Hall
  • Alice Jones
  • Nicole Jones
  • Marie Lowe
  • Curtis McCullers
  • Terry McCullers
  • Fleeter Merritt
  • Dennis Moore
  • Charley Partin
  • Leon Partin
  • Rosa Partin
  • Erma Phillips
  • Alease Pryor
  • Ella Smith
  • Harold Smith
  • Rev. Alice Watson
  • Roy Watson
  • Mary Elizabeth Williams, PruittHealth

Non-members:

  • Clorana Bass (Doza Primus’ mother)
  • Barbara Bullock (Brenda Alston’s aunt)
  • Angela Cloud (Mildred Keith’s friend)
  • Darlene P. Craig (Patrice Baker’s sister)
  • JoAnne Daniels (Tina Smith’s friend)
  • Barbara Jean Evans
  •  (Sonnia Carter’s mother)
  • LeVone Ford (Jill Cook’s uncle)
  • Lorene Jones
  •  (Gloria Williams’ sister-in-law)
  • Ronnie Knight (Linda
  •  Williams’ brother-in-law)
  • Warren Lassiter (Mildred Keith’s friend)
  • Melva Moore (Mildred Keith’s niece)
  • Andre Overby
  • (Marilyn Sanders’ neighbor)
  • Loretha Peacock (Joyce Horton’s friend)
  • Darren Sanders
  •  (William Sanders’ brother)
  • Kim Saunders (Della Watson’s cousin)
  • Wilma Stewart (Brenda Alston’s aunt)
  • Daisy Thorne (Jill Cook’s mother)
  • Susan Umstead (Marie Taylor’s friend)
  • Constance VanDyke
  •  (Mildred Keith’s friend)
  • Mary Wells (Dorothy Grays’ friend)
  • Dallie Williams
  •  (Barbara Johnson’s sister)
  • Earl Williams (Alyce Williams’ husband)
  • Joyce Williams
  •  (Pamela C. Williams’ mother-in-law)
  • Ramona Wright (Marie Taylor’s niece)