Announcements: Week of February 9th

Many thanks to everyone who attended the Royal Family Kids Camp Dinner and Fundraiser last night.  Your support is appreciated.  We look forward to more Poplar Springs volunteers this year.

NC DHHS HBCU/MSI Internship Program Informational Session is scheduled for Thursday, February 13th, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.  This will be a Microsoft Teams meeting.  Please see Rená Brooks for more details.  

There is a Pastor and Ministers meeting in the sanctuary on Saturday, February 15th, 10:00—11:00.

PSCC will be celebrating Black Marriage Day on Sunday, March 23. Once again, we are planning a special program that includes a couples dance. If you are interested in participating, please contact Vernita at 919.740.6340. Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, February 22nd, at noon. You can check out past dances on YouTube if you search “Poplar Springs Black Marriage Day.” No experience required.

The Scholarship Ministry will recognize all elementary, middle school, high school, and college students who made the honor roll, President’s List, or Dean’s List during the Fall/Winter Semester 2024-2025 (1st quarter, 2nd quarter, or both).  Place a COPY of your report card or transcript in the Scholarship Ministry mailbox using the provided envelopes no later than Sunday,  March 2, 2025.  We will only accept paper copies.  Remember for every “C” or “2” there must be an “A” or “4”. Students being honored will be recognized during the 10:00 am service on March 16th.  Students who submit report cards after the deadline will be recognized during the Spring Honor Roll Recognition.

Women’s Retreat 2025 is September 25th – September 29th in the Charm City of Baltimore, Maryland. Theme: Charmed – Still We Rise: Celebrating and Embracing Our Positive Impact. Scripture: Proverbs 31:29-31:  29: “Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!”  30Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, but, a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised. 31 Reward her for what she has done, and let her achievements praise her at the city gates.

Today is the last day to sign up for the CPR/First Aid recertification class, which will be on February 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm, in the conference room.  Contact Vanessa Snellings with questions.  

If you are a current caregiver or buddy, a new Family Caregiver or just interested in being a Buddy to a Caregiver, please join AARP CC2C for a “Meet and Greet” on Sunday,                February 16th, after church at the Poplar House.  Information and parking provided. Refreshments will be served.

2024 Financial Statements – As a reminder, all disciples with an email address on file at the church have access to your giving statement online at the Member Portal. If you don’t have access and need your statement emailed or mailed to you, please contact the Church Administrator at administrator@poplar-springs.org or call the church office at 919-772-5151 and leave a message for the Administrator. The Member Portal can be found at https://servantkeeper.com/member-portal/PSCC.  

The Youth Ministry is spearheading the Black History Program on February 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm here at Poplar Springs with a take-home meal after service! The theme is “He Didn’t Bring Me This Far To Leave Me.” If you would like to participate, do not hesitate to contact Youth Pastor Eric Sconiers or Patricia Taylor at potaylor07@gmail.com.

Join us virtually for Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The meeting ID is on the church website and calendar.

The Youth Ministry is in need of teachers for Youth Church. Please contact Pastor Eric Sconiers if you are interested at youth@poplar-springs.org.

The Transportation Ministry is in need of new members. If you are looking for a place to serve and want to be a part of this ministry, please see any member of the Trustee Ministry, or call the church.

The Men’s Ministry meets weekly on Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, at the Poplar House. Call Nathaniel Washington (703-789-1109) for more information.

Do you enjoy serving others? We have a place for you on the First Aid and Health Ministry. If interested, contact Vanessa Snellings at 919-272-8654 or vsnellings@aol.com. We can use you.

The Media/Sound Ministry is in need of dedicated and passionate new members. If you feel compassion to be part of this ministry, please reach out to 919-961-7614 or call the church office at 919-772-5151.

Please notify the church office if you have any changes/updates to your contact information. Thank you!

Please contact the Media Ministry at 919-961-7614 if there are problems with the broadcast so they can work to correct them as soon as possible.

Please refer to the church calendar at www.poplar-springs.org for the week’s activities.