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1 Volume 30 Number 7 February 14, 2017 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH TRINITY TIMES 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC tel: fax: Deepen The Ties That Bind Dr. Jeff Roberts, Senior Pastor jroberts@tbcraleigh.com Roberts Dear Church Family, I regret to inform you that my assistant, Liz Adams, has left our church staff. Liz and her husband Bill are moving to Knoxville TN. to be near children and grandchildren. Although I have known of Liz s plans for some time, the actual date became accelerated due to job opportunities and housing opportunities in Knoxville. We are saddened by Liz s departure but so happy for her and her family. For the past seven years, Liz has done a tremendous job. Her excellent people skills have enabled her to minister to people many times before I even related to them. She has assisted me in all aspects of my ministry and obviously her leaving will leave a void. I know you want to say thank you to her and to pray for her and Bill as they make this move. We have already begun the search for this position. If you would like to recommend someone or share this opening with someone please feel free to do so and have them contact me by at jroberts@tbcraleigh.com. There will also be a link with the job description on our website at tbcraleigh.com. Just a reminder, according to our Personnel Policies, our Administrative Staff cannot be a member of Trinity. Thank you Liz for a job well done and may God bless you as you begin this new chapter in your life. I hope you join us for our seven week series on What the Bible Says about Race Reconciliation. This study will be a series of Bible studies and discussions about an important topic in our culture. However, the purpose of these sessions is not political or really even cultural. Our goal is to have a family discussion within the church on how we might understand each other. Dr. Randy McKinney, the pastor of Longview Baptist Church here in Raleigh, will lead our first session. Randy, who grew up here at Trinity, co-chaired the racial reconciliation task force for CBF of North Carolina. This task force was concerned on how to help churches reach across racial lines and cooperate in ministry. The Bible studies we are using for this study were the result of this task force s effort. Randy will be with us to share why he got involved and what he learned through the process. I know you will want to join us for this important study and discussion. We begin this coming Sunday night, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. We will meet in A214. TNT: The Book of ACTS Tuesdays thru April 4 6:30-8:30pm Men Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Roberts FH Women Facilitator: Robin Roberts Chapel Sign-up by calling the office, checking online, or on the ROC bulletin board.

2 This Sunday At Trinity Lord s Supper & NRM Food Drive 8:45am Worship (Worship Center/ROC) 9:45 Sunday School (Bible Study for all ages) Meet the Pastor (Pastor s Study) 10:55 Worship (Worship Center/ROC) 4:30pm Missions Steering Meeting (Conf. Rm) Student Min. Search Team (Pastor s Study) Trustee Meeting (Min. Conf. Rm) 5:00 Bells of Praise (Choir Rm) Laymen Practice (Parlor) MS & HS Snack Supper (UG) 5:15 HS Youth Group (UG) MS Missions (E247 MP Rm) 5:30 Upward Lead Team (Min. Conf. Rm) 6:00 Preschoolers at Church (Birth-2yrs) Bible Friends (3 s-k) Bible Buddies (Grades 1-2) Bible Skills, Drills & Thrills (Grades 3-5) Student Choir (E247 MP Rm) On Prayer: A Journey Home (A213) What the Bible Says About Racial Reconciliation (A214) 7:00 Church Conference (Chapel) Deepest Sympathies Lecil & Bettie Reece and Chris & Karen Reece upon the death of Lecil & Bettie s grandson and Chris & Karen s son, Will Reese, on February 6th. The family of Loreine Fenton upon her death on February 10th. Thank You Card From Sylvia Pearce. This card will be posted on the bulletin board for the congregation to read. Love Your Church & Sunday School WORKDAY Tuesday, February 14 10:00 - Noon Show your church some love this Valentines Day. Help reset and prepare the B building! The Brick stairwell is off limits but we can enter by the elevator lobbies. We want to get our classrooms organized so we can meet in there on February 19. Women s Book Club Thursday, February 16 7:00pm Parlor Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christy For more info, contact Nancy Cummings: ncummings12@gmail.com. Volunteers Needed February 23 4:00-8:00pm FH We are adding a second LuoPads work day to complete more reusable feminine hygiene pads for global women. We will be tracing a wooden pattern, cutting fabric, and sewing the pads. No sign-up is needed, just come when you can! TBC / Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, February 26 1:00-5:00pm FH Note the time change due to construction. Go online to the TBC website and make an appointment to give! Welcome to Trinity Ashley Davis joined TBC by letter from First Baptist Church, Wilmington Carol Carroll joined TBC by statement of faith. Bill & Judy McCormick joined TBC by statement of faith.

3 Deacon of the Week Rhonda Davis has been a member of Trinity since 2004 and is a native of Goldsboro. She and her husband, Cecil have two sons, Austin and Brett. Rhonda is a retired WCPSS Teacher. She serves as ROC Volunteer, NRM Volunteer and Pantry Contact, and OCC Shift Leader. She serves on the Missions Steering Committee, Sanctuary Choir and New Covenant Ensemble. She works with the Adult 4 Coed 6 SS class. She also works with Deacon Sam Spilman. DISCIPLESHIP Win/Spr 2017 New Classes Starting Soon What the Bible Says about Racial Reconciliation Begins Sunday, Feb. 19 6:00pm A214 Facilitators: Rev. Dr. Roberts, Kathy Driver, Apryl Bullock Capitalizing on a biblically based curriculum written and prepared by CBF of NC, this study is designed to encourage people to confront their struggles with the concept of Race. The class will help us consider personal implications of reconciliation in our community as well as implications within the local church. On Prayer: A Journey Home Begins Sunday, Feb. 19 6:00pm A213 Facilitator: Rev. Lydia Tatum Using Richard Foster s book, Prayer: Finding the Heart s True Home, we will discover the depth and beauty of the practice of prayer. Tuesday Evenings Tuesday Night Training (TNT) The Book of ACTS Feb. 7 - Apr. 4 6:30-8:30pm Men Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Roberts FH Women Facilitator: Robin Roberts Chapel Wednesday Morning Women s Bible Study: ENTRUSTED: A Study of 2 Timothy Jan Feb. 22 9:30-11:30am A 214 Cost: $13 for book Fellowship Dinner Wednesday, February 22 Baked Chicken, Creamed Potatoes w/gravy, Lima Beans, Corn, Salad Bar, Dessert Adults: $5.00 Children: $3.00 Unless meals are prepaid, reservations and cancellations need to be made in the church office prior to 4:00pm each Monday. Permanent dinner reservations for the semester, or week-to-week reservations can be made by contacting RaNada ( or rthornton@ tbcraleigh.com) or by completing a congregational response card available from the ushers during Sunday Worship and placing it in the offering plate. Wednesday Evenings Bible Study: Prayer - Does it Make a Difference? Jan. 4 - Feb. 22 6:30pm A213 Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Roberts Parenting with Love and Logic Jan. 4 - Feb. 22 6:30pm Conf. Rm. Facilitators: Rev. Lydia Tatum, Jody & Paige Bagwell THURSDay Evenings Women s Monthly Book Club Third Thurs. Monthly 7:00pm Parlor Facilitator: Nancy Cummings Congratulations Kristi & Frank Pierce and big brothers, Andrew & Austin, upon the birth of their baby girl, Anna Claire Pierce, on February 6th. Proud great-grandmother and grandmother are Mary Lou Clements and Sue Glover, respectively. This Week s Food Pantry Needs: Canned Pastas with Meat Small Cans of Tuna Canned Corn

4 Rev. Hal Melton, Seagrove Pottery Tour Friday, March 17 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Cost: Lunch We ll head to Seagrove, NC near Asheboro where a step-on guide from The Visitor s Bureau will guide us around the area. Then we will visit the Original Owens and Ben Owens Potteries. Lunch will be at the West Moore Family Restaurant. After lunch, we ll visit the Dirt Works Pottery before going into town where nine different shops carry local pottery! SPRING Senior Adult Rally March 28 8:15 am - 2:00 pm Salem Baptist Church, Apex NC Cost: $15 Due by February 28 (Make check payable to TBC) Keynote Speaker: David Moore David Moore has played Bob Cratchit in Raleigh s A Christmas Carol for more than 20 years as well as other roles. He recently retired after 38 years with the Baptist State Convention of NC serving in a variety of capacities including Senior Adult Conferences. Back by Popular Demand... The Hall Sisters If you missed them the last time, you don t want to miss them this time. They are four beautiful sisters with equally gorgeous harmonic voices and talents. They play piano, cello, violin and viola and sing a variety of songs and genres. Menu Barbecue Chicken, Boiled Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Tea and Assorted Desserts Senior Adult Valentine Banquet Thank You! Thank you to Bud and Vivian and the members of Adult 6 Department for a wonderful evening of dining and entertainment. MISSISSIPPI River Cruise November 12-20, 2017 Cost: $2,600 and up, depending on room type Intersted? Call Kathy Driver at Interested in presenting to our senior adults? Senior Adult Events Team is looking for church members to be a presenter for any of these topics or others you suggest. We would like to schedule some Lunch and Learn events for our Senior Adults and need your knowledge, talents or abilities to make this possible. Dance (a demonstration/participation) Artists (demonstrate/participate) Medical (fall risk, PT, flexibility, nutrition, cardiac, speech, etc.) Genealogy/Legacy/life story writing Please contact Nita Gruttadauria (gruttanita@ gmail.com or ) if you are interested. We are anxious to schedule these presentations.

5 Rev. Hal Melton, SUMMER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES McCreary Co., KY Construction & Vacation Bible School July 8-15 We will continue our Rural Poverty Initiative mission in the poorest county in the US this summer. One team will work on substandard housing through Hills and Hollers Ministries as we have done for many years. The other team will plan and participate in a Vacation Bible School for children of Round Top Baptist Church. Cost of this week-long mission is $275 including transportation, fuel, lodging, meals and T-shirt. Cost of building materials and VBS supplies are covered by our TBC Missions Budget. If you are interested in participating on either of these teams, please contact Rev. Melton at hmelton@tbcraleigh.com or Planning will begin soon, so don t wait! KY Pineknot Center Hills & Hollers Ministries Clothing Needed Right now their main needs are: Boys & Girls Gym Socks & Shorts Boys & Girls Underwear (sizes 2, 4, 6) Men s Coats & Jackets (all sizes) Men s & Women s Underwear & Socks Men s Workboots (even steel toed) & Gym Shoes B-Building Collection Site is Open Again. Disaster Recovery Rebuild March 6-11, March Home in Fair Bluff, NC TBC is partnering with Hayes Barton and Westwood Baptist Churches to re-build one of the homes flooded by Hurricane Matthew down east. The modest house was completely destroyed inside. Please contact Barry Smith at bks11050@msn.com if you can participate in any of these upcoming weeks. You do not have to work the whole week to help! Just let him know what days you will be there. NC Baptist Missions Conference Friday-Saturday, March Calvary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem Log onto to see all the speakers and worship leaders including Ann Lotz! Annie Moses Band will be back doing worship music! There will be breakout sessions on every aspect of Baptist Mission work. TBC has a block of 12 rooms at a hotel near the church for $85 plus tax per room. Only 6 rooms left! To get a room, please contact Hal Melton at or hmelton@tbcraleigh.com. Habitat for Humanity Saturday, March 18 Join with other Trinity members and help build a home for a Raleigh family in need. The home is under construction in the same neighborhood as last years off of New Hope Road. Trinity must supply 25+ workers these Saturdays, PLUS provide lunch for 35. Work schedule is 8:00am-4:00pm. Volunteer by clicking on the Habitat Volunteers link on the TBC website.

6 Rev. Steve Byers, Music Notes Special thanks to Maury Tepper for offering his musical pieces in worship this past Sunday morning. Maury is very involved in our music ministry where he participates in the Orchestra, Testament, and in solo ministry. We are grateful for him and the great enthusiasm he brings to our music ministry. s s s Come to the Cross and Remember, our Easter cantata for 2017, will be presented on April 9 in the ROC during both worship services. The choir is also participating once again with Pepper Choplin and 6 other churches on April 2 at Meymandi Concert Hall, 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and will go on sale shortly and you can purchase them directly here at TBC through Mary Brown. Children s Day Sunday, March 5 10:55am Service Parents, please mark your calendars. Each Wednesday night, our preschoolers and children rehearse in graded choirs to prepare for worship and special musical events. We are so glad your children are involved in music at Trinity. Prime Timers Choir Resumes Tuesday, February 21 10:00 am B -236 A very special shout-out to Sylvia Pearce, director, and the group for being so flexible during our month of changes. Music Makers & Young Musicians present The Lighthouse Fire Station Sunday, April 23 6:00pm ROC Mandatory Practice Wednesday, April 19 6:00-7:30pm with pizza & rehearsal There are a few speaking and solo parts and the kids may have an additional practice time. Please try to have your child here every Wed night to practice and learn all the songs. Student Music & Arts Night Sunday, April 30 6:00 pm Our Student Choir will present a night of music on April 30. They have been working hard each week to prepare for this very special night of music. Some of our students are preparing to offer their talents to the Lord during this night. Stay tuned for more information! If you have singing or instrumental abilities, we need you. We are always looking for more musicians to add to our worship leading ministries at Trinity. Consider getting involved in music ministry and being a part of an exciting place of ministry!

7 Christian Davis, Basketball Banquet Spring Break Mission Trip April 9-15 Oak Island, NC Cost: $250 Registration Deadline: March 26 We will be heading down to Fort Caswell where we will eat, sleep, worship and play for the week! Each morning we will head out to Oak Island, Southport and the surrounding cities to work with Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries, which organizes construction projects such as wheelchair ramp building to help mobilize senior adults! During our free time, we will enjoy the beach, fishing, basketball, exploring the forts, and visiting downtown Wilmington to eat and shop! Student Ministry Needs Volunteers Snack Supper Volunteers We are in need of volunteers to provide snack supper on Sunday Nights for the MS and HS Students. Volunteers are reimbursed. Contact Mandy Warren or Sharon Tiller if you are interested. Male Chaperones Male Chaperones are needed for the Middle School Passport Camp from July March 5 12:30pm Cost: $5 Come celebrate another exciting season of Trinity Basketball! MS Missions Retreat March Camp Caraway Cost: $75 Registration Deadline: March 12 We will be heading to Camp Caraway where we will eat, sleep, worship, and play. On Saturday, we will head into Asheboro to do Mission work. Finally, on Sunday, we will spend the morning at the NC Zoo before heading back to Trinity! You may still participate in the retreat even if you do not regularly attend MS Missions on Sunday Night. Please see Christian if you have any questions or need another registration card. SUMMER Mission Trips Registrations are being mailed out now, so check your mailboxes and be mindful of the deadline! College Mission Trip San Francisco May High School Summer Mission Trip Oklahoma July 8-16 Middle School Passport Missions Camp July 17-22

8 Rev. Karen Metcalf Eickhoff, MISSION PROJECTS Solo Mission Projects and RAGA mission car race are Underway! Due: February 22 Car Race March 8 Mother/Daughter GA Camp May Registration due by February 22 Brochures and information are out. Plan a night with your daughters at Camp Mundo Vista. Contact Stacie Forrest or your daughter s GA director if you need more information. Hymnal Pick-up Every Sunday after the 11:00am service. Join us after the services to pick up hymnals and place on carts each week. Leaders and adults will be there to assist as needed. This is a very needed project to help get our worship area ready for breaking down. We will do this throughout the RA/GA season. Sharing the Stories of Jesus Children s Day March 5, 2017 Children participate in worship: Singing, Praying, Speaking, Skits, Reading Scripture & Serving as leaders An Experience in Church Worship by our youngest members. Children s Day Practice Sunday Morning 8:45am E245 Please see Ms. Karen about a speaking part. WIN/SPR 2017 DISCIPLESHIP What the Bible Says About Racial Reconciliation Begins Sunday, Feb. 19 6:00pm A214 On Prayer: A Journey Home Begins Sunday, Feb. 19 6:00pm A213 TNT: The Book of ACTS Tuesdays 6:00pm FH & Chapel 2017 Summer Dates Vacation Bible School June Passportkids Camp July 3-6

9 Katie Medlin, Words from Katie I wrote last week how play is work for a preschooler. Play might be the preschoolers work but it can also be fun! Dr. Seuss famously wrote, It s fun to have fun but you have to know how. Through play toddlers and preschoolers are constantly learning. There are ways that we can incorporate basic learning concepts into their everyday routines. Here are some ways we can do this: How Many? We are constantly doing things that require counting. There are ways to incorporate that into the things we do everyday! We love to sing to our children and we love to count their fingers and toes. You can sing the numbers forward and backward as you count and kiss each finger or tickle each toe. Teach With Sticks Shapes. Find sticks shaped like a Y, L, F, N or W. Gather as many letters as you can find. Numbers. Have children gather as many sticks as they can hold. Count how many sticks they have. Left and Right Begin teaching your child right from left each time you dress him or her. For example, say, Let s put your right arm in the sleeve. Now let s slide your left arm in the sleeve. You can also practice this during bath time: Let s wash your right foot. Now let s wash your left foot. Daily activities can be great teaching tools. Teach Creation Point out things in your child s artwork that God created a rainbow, tree, bird, etc. Hang the drawing along with similar pictures from magazines on the refrigerator. Say, God made trees, or whatever your child drew, and have your child repeat the line. Go through each item. VBS 2017 June Mark Your Calendar. Preschool Easter Event Saturday, April 8 10:00-11:00am

10 Rev. Spencer Good, s (919) ROC Hours Monday Tuesday Thursday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday Gym Closed ROC Activities February 19 - February 25 Group Fitness Classes M 9:30-10:30 am Multi-Purpose Senior Adult Ballet M, W 7:00-8:00 am Gym Floor Dance-It Group Fitness M, W, F 9:15-10:15 am Gym Floor Stroller Strides T 8:45-9:45 am Multi-Purpose Senior Strength & Stretch T, Th 5:30-6:30 am Gym Floor Fit for Mom T, Th 8:00-9:00 am Gym Floor Dance-It Group Fitness ROC Calendar Upward Celebration Night February 28, th Annual ROC n Golf May 15, ROC Volunteers The volunteers schedule is subject to change. If no volunteer is available, the ROC may close, even during regular hours. Monday, February 20 8am-11am Charlie & Dottie DeFrancis 11am-2pm Anita Yeargin 3pm-6pm Jane Sauls 6pm-9pm Bill Shelton Tuesday, February 21 8am-11am Leland Cottle 11am-2pm Stephanie Treadway 3pm-6pm Kim Royal 6pm-9pm Joe & Star Davis Wednesday, February 22 8am-11am Susan Teal 11am-2pm Peggy Paul 7:45pm-9pm Wendy Harder Thursday, February 23 8am-11am Johnny Teal 11am-2pm Marcel Beaudreau 3pm-6pm Dan & Sue Fry 6pm-9pm Gino & P. J. Ginocchio Friday, February 24 8am-11am Johnny Teal 11am-2pm Nell Campbell Saturday, February 24 9am - 12pm Closed Volunteers Needed 2nd Wednesday 7:45-9:00pm 2nd & 3rd Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm Contact Michelle: or mkranz@tbcraleigh.com if you can sub short term or know of anyone interested in taking on a regular spot.

11 Rev. Spencer Good, s (919) Senior Adult Ballet Ballet Dance with a Purpose Mondays 9:30am - 10:30 am Multi-purpose Room For questions and more info contact Lydia Tatum at ltatum@tbcraleigh.com 2016/2017 Season Practices All basketball players and cheerleaders will have one practice per week. Practices are conducted either on Monday or Tuesday evenings, on the same day and at the same time each week. All practices will last one hour, consisting of a 15 minute devotion and a 45 minute on-court practice. All games and practices are held in the ROC. Below are the season s practice dates. Please plan to attend practice each week, we will practice each Monday or Tuesday. Practice Dates: February 20 & 21 Practice Times: Kindergarten League 5:00pm Monday or Tuesday First - Third Grade Girls League 5:00pm Monday or Tuesday First & Second Grade Boys League 5:30pm Monday or Tuesday Third & Fourth Grade Boys League 6:30pm Monday or Tuesday Fourth - Sixth Grade Girls League 6:15pm Monday or Tuesday Important Dates: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Upward Celebration Night at 6:00 PM in the ROC. All players, coaches, parents, siblings, fans and others are invited and encouraged to attend our Celebration for the season.

12 ETC VOLUNTEERS Sunday, February 19 Hostess: Joy Cooper Assistant Hostess: Angie Ferree 8:45 am Worship Service Wendy Harder, Adam Benjamin, Sue Wall, Clair & Benji Green, Dawn Snyder Dees, Rachel Becton, Stephanie Johnson 10:55 am Worship Service 0-4 mos Janet Nichols, Joan Phillips 5-10 mos Donna Hitchings mos Julie Daughtry, Teri Wray mos Kelly Arrington, Maidi Warren mos Angela Rogers, Kayla Ward 2 yrs Lizzie Cooper, Laura Sullivan 3 yrs Steve Hitchings 4 yrs Greg Pearce, Sarah Ward Wednesday, February 22 Bed Babies Jennifer McFarling, Priscilla Hart Toddlers Two s Alice Mathis, Hattie Lynch Vision for Growth Growing through Bible Study... Members Age Group Present New Members Visitors Adults Students Children Preschool Totals Sunday School Total 785 Growing through Worship... 8:45am Worship Attendance :55am Worship Attendance 474 Total Worship Attendance 764 Growing through Stewardship... (YTD totals through 12/31/2016) YTD General Fund Needs (Budget) $2,805, YTD Operating Receipts $2,833, YTD Operating Expenses $2,660, Capital Campaign Capital Campaign Pledges $4,162, Pledged Money Received $2,977, Total Received $3,364, When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Tel: Fax: Prayer Line: 781-PRAY (7729) Dr. G. Jeffery Roberts Senior Pastor ext jroberts@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Hal Melton Assoc. Pastor, Missions & Senior Adults ext hmelton@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Steve Byers Assoc. Pastor, Worship & Music ext slbyers@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Karen Metcalf Eickhoff Assoc. Pastor, Education & Families ext kmetcalf@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Spencer Good Assoc. Pastor, Administration & Recreation ext sgood@rocraleigh.com Rev. Lydia Tatum Assoc. Pastor, Ministry & Outreach ext ltatum@tbcraleigh.com Christian Davis Minister to Students ext cdavis@tbcraleigh.com Katie Medlin Minister to Preschool & Families ext kmedlin@tbcraleigh.com Jan Brown, Financial Administrator ext janbrown@tbcraleigh.com RaNada Thornton, Ministerial Secretary ext rthornton@tbcraleigh.com Michelle Kranz, Ministerial Secretary ext mkranz@tbcraleigh.com Maria Miller, Weekday Preschool Director ext preschool@tbcraleigh.com Debbie Surface, Weekday Preschool Admin. ext Rev. Wayne Rogers, Organist Ramona Green, Pianist Barbara Bowen, Pianist newsletter articles no later than Noon Fridays to: info@tbcraleigh.com. Trinity Times (USPS ) is published weekly, except July 4th week and Christmas week by Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC Periodical postage paid at Raleigh, NC. Postmaster: Send address changes to Trinity Times, 4815 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609