Announcements: Week of January 8

Church Conference – Thursday, January 26 at 7:00 pm.

Parents whose child(ren) signed up to attend the Youth Retreat will meet after the 8:00 a.m. service in the hallway by the fellowship hall and after the 10:30 a.m. service meet in Classroom #1. We will share vital information and will also collect payments.

Volunteer Opportunity—Apostle Build with Habitat for Humanity – January 14. We need 20 volunteers from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please sign up in the copier room. Lunch will be provided. Work site: 5517 Neuse View Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610.

A. B. Davis Fellowship Ministry will resume meeting Wednesday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.

New Generation Choir will rehearse Saturday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m.

FREE Fatherhood  Program for ALL Dads! Learn about strengthening the connection with your children, getting along better with Mom, resources for jobs and finances, and so much more! All Dads are welcome including young Dads 16 – 24.

Day 2 Day Dads offers: free workshops, meals at each workshop, transportation assistance, and cash incentives, case management, employment services, and more. Day and evening workshops available and begin on either Friday, January 27 at noon or Tuesday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m. To register or for more information: See Vernita Griffith or email us at dads@frcsa.org. Please share this information! This is a program of the Family Resource Center South Atlantic (www.frcsa.org).

SAVE THE DATE.  February 18. The Youth Retreat Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser sponsored by Denny’s Restaurant. More information forthcoming.

Please Donate Portable Heaters for Families in Need – Men of the Abraham Sunday School class need your help with donations of portable heaters to help families in need for the upcoming winter months. Distribution will take place first to those in our own church family, then to those in the community. Contact Trustee Kevin Ragland at 919-449-6444 or Deacon Al McCutcheon at 919-723-1233.

Youth Announcements

Attention all Youth ages 7–17!  Join us for Youth Night Friday, January 13.

Servant Leaders meeting will be Saturday, January 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Poplar House. All persons interested in joining the Youth Ministry team are invited to attend.

Madden/Sports Night!  Saturday, January 28 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sign up in the copier room. Contact Rev. Frank Williams for additional information.

Annual Youth Ministry Fair will be held Sunday, January 29 immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service.  Representatives from the various youth groups will be on hand to share information and to answer questions.  Persons interested in serving with the Youth Ministry Team are encouraged to attend.