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1 Volume 31 Number 26 June 26, 2018 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH TRINITY TIMES 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC tel: fax: Dr. Jeff Roberts, Senior Pastor Roberts This coming Sunday is the Sunday when we spend time in the worship of God, by giving thanks to God, for the freedom we have to worship in our great nation. It is always important on such a day that we worship God and honor our nation, and that we always remember the importance between the two. On the Ethics And Religious Liberty Commission page we find these reminders: Freedom of conscience, unlimited freedom of mind, said the American historian George Bancroft, was from the first the trophy of the Baptists. Since the 1600s Baptists have been the forefront of defending religious freedom, not only for themselves and other Christians, but also for Jews, Muslims, and other religious groups. In the various ways the Baptist Faith in Message has been changed over the years, this article on Religious Liberty has remained constant. God alone is Lord of the conscience, and He has left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men, which are contrary to His Word or not contained in it. Church and state should be separate. The state owes to every church protection and full freedom in the pursuit of its spiritual ends. In providing for such freedom no ecclesiastical group or denomination should be favored by the state more than others. Civil government being ordained of God, it is the duty of Christians to render loyal obedience thereto in all things not contrary to the revealed will of God. The church should not resort to the civil power to carry on its work. The gospel of Christ contemplates spiritual means alone for the pursuit of its ends. The state has no right to impose penalties for religious opinions of any kind. The state has no right to impose taxes for the support of any form of religion. A free church in a free state is the Christian ideal, and this implies the right of free and unhindered access to God on the part of all men, and the right to form and propagate opinions in the sphere of religion without interference by the civil power. This Sunday we will again meet to worship God and celebrate the freedom we have to do so. We will remember that true worship is not coerced but flows from a grateful heart. I will continue my sermon series on Living on a Prayer as we turn our attention to How to Pray for a Nation. I hope to see you Sunday in worship and at our Patriotic Picnic in the evening. Join us for hamburgers, hot dogs, and fellowship church Patriotic Cookout Sunday, July 1 6 pm - 8 pm Join us for hamburgers, hotdogs and fellowship North Hills Park, 100 Chowan St., Raleigh When: Bring Sunday, a lawn chair July or 1, picnic 2018 blanket, - 6:00 to a 8:00 spirit p.m. of fellowship, and a side for last names beginning with: Where: North A-F: prepared Hills Park, salads 100 Chowan G-K: chips St., Raleigh L-P: baked beans Q-Z: desserts

2 This Sunday At Trinity July 1, :45 AM Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 AM Sunday School (Bible Study for all ages) 10:55 AM Worship (Sanctuary) 5:00 PM Men s Choir (Choir Rm) 6:00 PM Patriotic Cookout (North Hills Park) July 8, :45 AM Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 AM Sunday School (Bible Study for all ages) 10:55 AM Worship (Sanctuary) 4:00 PM Stewardship Committee Mtg. (Conf. Rm) 5:00 PM Deacon Nominating Committee (Conf. Rm) Men s Choir (Choir Rm) 7:00 PM Deacon s Meeting (C303) Staff Anniversaries Lydia Tatum, Assoc. Pastor for Ministry & Outreach, celebrates her 8th year anniversary with Trinity Baptist Church on June 28. Please take the time to say a personal word, write a note or place a phone call to offer words of encouragement and support for the fine job she is doing. Congratulations Devin & Rachel Becton, and big brother Malachi, on the birth of their son, Jonah Ellis Becton. Proud grandparents are Dan & Evelyn Slagle. Proud uncle is Mark Slagle. Deepest Sympathies Crystal Keeter, and her daughters Emma Keeter and Abby Keeter, upon the passing of Crystal s father, Davis Knight, of Raleigh, on June 20. P Parking Lot Paving: July 2-7 Please note that the parking lot will be paved the week of July 2-7. We will close the parking lot in front of Building A, all the way around to the ROC. The only parking available will be in the office parking lot. Lost & Found If you have left any personal items (water bottles, dishes, etc.) in the Fellowship Hall, you may find them in the Lost & Found box located at the entrance of the B hallway. We do not have room to store items left in the Kitchen. Teachers And Leaders Needed The Nominating Committee is currently seeking teachers and leaders for the church year. Please be open to the Lord leading you into service. If you are interested in serving in any capacity, contact Ed McCoy at edmccoy_aig@yahoo.com or Laury Holley at holley.laury@gmail.com. This Week s Food Pantry Needs: Crackers, Dessert & Snacks - Completely Out Cleaning Items - Completely Out

3 Deacon of the Week Week of July 1 Week of July 8 Susan Blakely has been a member of Trinity since 2010 and is a native of Virginia and North Carolina. She has a daughter, Stephanie, and four grandchildren, Mia, Emma, Max, Zac. Susan is a nurse at Duke Raleigh. She serves with ETC, and as Sunday school teacher for the Broughton/Lewis/Blakely class. She works with the Adult 1 Cole/ Sneed/Sneed Class. She also works with deacons Vicky Hall, Kim Sanderson, and Ron Sneed. Monthly Periodicals are available in the magazine racks in the entrance to the B hall, and in the Lobby by the main office. Lifeway s ParentLife, HomeLife, Mature Living, Journey (devotionals for women), Stand Firm (devotionals for men) Quarterly Devotionals: Open Windows Reflections 2018 Summer Wednesday Night Discipleship Study! Living Faith in Daily Life Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm C Julie Lee has been a member of Trinity since 1989 and is a native of Rocky Mount, NC. She and her husband, David, have two children: Brooks and Summer. Susan works as a homemaker. She serves on the Bereavement Committee and with New Covenant Ensemble. She works with the McClanahan/Kowalczyk class. She also works with deacons Amanda Smith-Gard and Holly Hering. Free Monthly Devotionals These magazines are complimentary so please take them home & enjoy! This is a unique study that describes how we can use our faith within daily life experiences. Make faith a priority this Summer! June 27 Enjoying the Life God Gives Ginger Boyle July 11 Welcoming Even the Stranger Kayla Dobyns July 18 Exulting in Marriage Sarah and Ellis Payne July 25 Forgiving the Person Who Hurt You Kathy Driver August 1 Building Community Lawrence Powers/Konrads August 8 Helping Children Grow Jacob & Lisa Arthur August 15 Working with Heart Susan Blakely We do need to know if you need childcare. Please call the office, sign up on a sheet in Narthex or lobby to let us know by the Monday before.

4 Rev. Hal Melton, SAN ANTONIO TEXAS TRIP INTERESTED? March 29 - April 7, 2019 If you are interested and would like to get all the details on a 9-day Premier Coach Trip to San Antonio, put your name on the sign up list on the B-200 Hall Bulletin Board. This does NOT commit you to the trip, it just lets the planning team know of interest level. Thanks! Senior Adult Event calendar September Lancaster, PA Trip October 11 Ron s Barn October 17 Homebound Visitation November 8 Fruitcake Factory Trip November 21 Homebound Visitation November Myrtle Beach December 6 Selma Rudy Theater Christmas Show church Patriotic Cookout Join us for hamburgers, hotdogs and fellowship When: Sunday, July 1, :00 to 8:00 p.m. Where: North Hills Park, 100 Chowan St., Raleigh Trinity Baptist Church tbcraleigh.com Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, a spirit of fellowship, and a side for last names beginning with: a-f: prepared salads g-k: chips l-p: baked beans q-z: desserts CHURCH-WIDE PATRIOTIC COOKOUT NORTH HILLS PARK SUNDAY, JULY PM Bring your lawn chair, a spirit of fellowship, and a side dish to go with hamburgers & hot dogs. Side dishes by last name: A-F, Salads; G-K, Chips; L-P, Baked Beans; Q-Z, Desserts. Come enjoy our Independence Day Celebration getting to know our Church Family!! Sr. Adult COmmitteE & Travel/Events Team We are NOT meeting in June & July. Enjoy your summer! Thanks! Nursing Homes & Homebound Visits Wednesday, July 18 10:00 am Fellowship Hall

5 Rev. Hal Melton, Kentucky Mission needs BACK TO SCHOOL DONATIONS! Our TBC Mission Team will be in McCreary Co, KY the week of the big annual Back to School Give-A-Way through Hills and Hollers Ministries and we ll get to help with the distribution. Boys and Girls of all school ages need lightly used or new jeans, underwear, socks and school supplies. This is what we have been specifically asked to collect, and as many of as possible. (Churches in Nashville are donating shoes.) Please bring all donations to the KY Missions Donation Box at the B-200 Hallway. Deadline for donations is July 15, so that we can send a truck with the donations ahead of our mission July 28 August 4. Spread the word at work, at school, in your neighborhood, let s fill a truck!! Suggested Sunday School Class Breakdown for Donations: Adults 1 & 2 (Socks), Adult 3 (Jeans), Adult 4 & 5 (Underwear), and Adult 6 and Students (School Supplies). But if you have items at home that you want to donate, bring them on, no matter which SS department you are in. Family Promise Needs Your Help August October TBC will host our Family Promise* guest families (formerly WIHN) August and October We will be recruiting volunteers for driving, set up & take down, staying overnight, tutoring & recreation, and providing meals in the coming months. In preparation, we need the following gently used or new item: Twin Mattress Pads - urgent need Please place donations in the Family Promise bin at the Building B donation area this Sunday. For more information, contact Jane Dickens at tarheeljane@gmail.com. *Family Promise works with Wake County families experiencing temporary homelessness, and helps them to find support & resources for permanent housing. See familypromisewake.org for more information. Family Promise Hosting (Formerly WIHN) Hosting Week: Aug Van Drivers Needed 6:30 am & 5:30 pm Contact Charla Peel at cpchoc@aol.com Please remember in Prayer THE BELIZE MISSION VBS TEAM JUNE Elizabeth Burgess Diane Corts Paul Corts Becky Dribbon Grant Gubbins Rhonda Gubbins Hal Melton Danielle Smith Leah Smith Summer Swango

6 Rev. Steve Byers, Special thanks to Maury Tepper, Ramona Green, and Amy Byers for providing beautiful additions to our worship service this past Sunday morning. As we continue with the series theme of prayer this summer, the music in our worship services has been especially meaningful. Thank you, Jessica Isaacs, for keeping the rehearsal going for the Sanctuary Choir while I was away this week in VA. I m so fortunate to have colleagues who I can call on to step-up and use their gifts to serve God. sss FirstLight will be taking a summer break from worship during the month of July. We are so appreciative for their commitment all year long, and we hope this will be a restorative time for them to be with family and to worship together. Our worship services will continue to have music by soloists and instrumentalists each week. Men s Choir Meets Each Sunday at 5 pm Nathan Snell, the director of the Men s Choir, has begun rehearsals and you are invited to come be a part of this great group of singing men. Each Sunday at 5 pm, the choir will rehearse in B-236, 1st floor B Building (Note the change of room from earlier advertisement). Come join the fun! Summer is a great time to join Sanctuary Choir...and be a part of a wonderful musical family. June 20 though August, rehearsals are switched to 7:30 pm Come join us and make a joyful noise! Gospel Sing Sunday, August 26 Mark your calendars! August 26 is an important date in our church s summer musical celebration. The Trinity Laymen and various musical groups at TBC will be in concert with Miss Emily Roberts, niece of Dr. Roberts, who formerly performed on The Voice and is now a country music artist in Nashville! Beginning at 6 pm, we will hear music from these groups and from a Hallelujah Choir that you can be a part of, too. For more information about participating, give me a call or speak to one of the Laymen for answers to questions you may have. It will be a wonderful night of music! Always Room for You! Music Ministry is alive at Trinity and is growing! Find your place in the music ministry in 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, Rebekah Gordon, CAMP Please be in prayer for our Middle School Students as they are off at Passport Choices Camp in Greensboro, NC this week! Youth volunteer needs Sunday School Teachers Starting this August. If you are interested in helping with Middle School or High School Sunday School, please contact Christian Davis! High school Mission Trip July 15-21, 2018 Cost: $300 re moe w Fe ts l ft n spotact Christia Con Charlotte, NC ASAP ted eres if int This year we are partnering with Mission Serve for our High School Mission Trip! They are going to lead us in our worship and send us out to help repair houses throughout the Charlotte area! During our free time, we will be heading to Carowinds and to the US National Whitewater Center where they have rafting, zip lining, ropes courses, and more! And of course, we will enjoy our time together as a youth group in the evenings as we do Senior Speeches, God moments, and strengthen our relationships with Christ and with one another! Save the Date TBC Family Faith festival Sunday, September 9, 2018 Mark your calendars now for a very important event coming up this fall! We have big plans for our Family Faith Event that will feature: BBQ Dinner Worship Breakout Sessions for Parents Games for Children & Students A Guest Speaker: Dave McNeely (Religion Professor & Student Success Counselor at Carson Newman and writer for D365 Devotions) Awesome Prizes A Great Opportunity to Get to Know Leaders and Fellow Parents Better!

8 Rev. Karen Metcalf Eickhoff, Grade School Bible Teachers Needed Kids Camp At Camp Willow Run September Join our team for a service that touches lives. we need Quality Sunday School teachers. We need loving adults willing to share the love of God with a young child. Contact me if you are interested in serving in this way. Rising 6th graders Lunch at Kanki Crabtree Sunday, August 12 This is sponsored by Sunday School and the Children s Ministry. Please bring your money and permission slip to Sunday School and give to any of your teachers. Information has been mailed! THEME: Friends Are Good! For Children in grades 3-5 Fall of 2018 Brochures are Out! I hope you will consider attending. It is great fun! Get it in early! Please be in prayer for our children and chaperones as they are attending Passportkids at Montreat the week of July 2-5. This is a fun and wonderful camp complete with Bible study, worship, mission activities and loads of fun! 2018 Summer Wednesday Night Discipleship Study! Living Faith in Daily Life Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm C This is a unique study that describes how we can use our faith within daily life experiences. Make faith a priority this Summer! June 27 Enjoying the Life God Gives Ginger Boyle July 11 Welcoming Even the Stranger Kayla Dobyns July 18 Exulting in Marriage Sarah and Ellis Payne July 25 Forgiving the Person Who Hurt You Kathy Driver August 1 Building Community Lawrence Powers/Konrads August 8 Helping Children Grow Jacob & Lisa Arthur August 15 Working with Heart Susan Blakely We welcome you signing up in regards to attendance to help us plan. However, it is not necessary for attendance. We do need to know if you need childcare. Please call the office, sign up in Narthex, no later than the Monday before.

9 Katie Medlin, Update: VBS Missions Project Thank you for your help reaching our goal! We were able to sponsor TWO Miracle League Teams! Thank you to all who gave! #TBCKidsSummerOutreach2018 We re trying something NEW this summer here at TBC Summer Family Outreach Kits. During the summer, we all travel and are away at various points, but that doesn t mean we have to become disconnected from our faith! We want to encourage and equip your family with a few easy outreach ideas & family devotions you can use this summer whether you re in Raleigh OR on a fun family vacation. As your family completes an idea, use the hashtag #TBCKidsSummerOutreach2018 so we can share ideas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and celebrate God at work. We are so excited to be the hands and feet of Jesus through these activities this summer! Look for the outreach bags on the grade school and preschool hallways. ETC EXTENDED TEACHING CARE NEEDS YOU! This is the time of year our hostesses are looking for more volunteers and re-enlisting for next year. Please consider serving as a way to share God s love. You only serve 4 Sundays a year for ONE hour! We need volunteers for both the 8:45 and 10:55 service. Please contact Allison Williams, Alice Mathis, or myself at kmedlin@tbcraleigh.com Summer Wednesday Night Discipleship Study! Living Faith in Daily Life Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm C What difference does faith make when Sunday is over, or even when Sunday is going on? Join us for a study that helps us identify the common experiences of everyday life all the while seeking to be open to God s presence in each of these life experiences. Childcare is available - you must contact Katie OR the church office by Monday morning (9 am) to reserve!

10 Rev. Spencer Good, s (919) ROC CLOSING The ROC will be closed for 2 weeks: Mon., July 16 - Sat, July 28 The gym floor is being restored. Due to the construction and strong fumes that will need to settle, the ROC will be closed during this time. This includes ROC floor, walking track and work out room. Fitness classes utilizing the MP room are still able to meet. New ROC Summer Hours Monday Tuesday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - noon Group Fitness Classes July 2-7 & July 9-14 Stroller Strides M, W, F 9:15-10:15 am ROC Floor Missy Currin: missycurrin@fit4mom.com Yoga M 5:30-6:30 pm MP Room F 12:00-1:00 pm MP Room Laurel Cavanagh: laurelcyoga@gmail.com FIT4MOM: Body Back Class T, Th 5:30-6:30 am ROC Floor Missy Currin: missycurrin@fit4mom.com Dance-It Group Fitness W 7:00-8:00 am ROC Floor T, Th 8:00-9:00 am ROC Floor Kathy Wilson: kathyknits62@gmail.com Senior Adult Strength & Stretch T 10:00-11:00 am MP Room Mary Ann Potts: mapotts4@gmail.com ROC Volunteers Monday, July 2 8am-11am Beverly Munday 11am-2pm Pat Pierce 3pm-6pm Jeff Smith 6pm-8pm Volunteer Needed Tuesday, July 3 8am-11am Kris Ference 11am-2pm Volunteer Needed 3pm-6pm Shirley Eason, Doris Young 6pm-8pm Volunteer Needed Wednesday, July 4 Closed for Holiday Thursday, July 5 8am-11am Jane Sauls 11am-2pm Volunteer Needed Friday, July 6 8am-11am Jayne Simpkins 11am-2pm Jackie Mizelle Saturday, July 7 9am - 12pm Mike Stines Monday, July 9 8am-11am Charles & Ronda Swindell 11am-2pm Billy Joyner 3pm-6pm Rhonda Davis 6pm-8pm Volunteer Needed Tuesday, July 10 8am-11am Glenn & Sylvia Wellborn 11am-2pm Moose Beaudreau 3pm-6pm Mark Wheeless 6pm-8pm Volunteer Needed Wednesday, July 11 8am-11am Andy Ammons 11am-2pm Moose Beaudreau Thursday, July 12 8am-11am Joyce Warren 11am-2pm Suzi Short Friday, July 13 8am-11am Johnny Teal 11am-2pm Nell Campbell Saturday, July 14 9am - 12pm Mark Munday

11 Rev. Spencer Good, s (919) September 8, 2018 Summer Camps At Trinit y 2018 Every summer, we offer a variety of Summer Camps for children and youth. Check out the list below to see which camp your student would be interested in! Welcome Runners, Walkers, Adults, Senior Adults & Kids! Race Day Schedule 7:00 am Registration opens at the ROC 8:30 am Group warm up & Stretch 8:45 am 100 Yard Dash for Kids (7 years old & younger) 9:00 am NH5K Run/Walk 9:00 am Senior Stroll* (60 and over) 9:30 am The Midtown Mile (1 Mile Fun Run) 10:00 am Awards Ceremony *a walking event held inside the ROC on the indoor track. This event will take place simultaneously with the North Hills 5K. YOGA Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm MP Room Fridays 12:00-1:00 pm MP Room All skill levels welcome! Questions? Contact Laurel Cavanagh at laurelcyoga@gmail.com To register and find more details: Camp Schedule Sports Camp July am - 4 pm Grade School Camp July 30-Aug 3 9 am - 4 pm Middle School Camp Aug am - 4 pm Ballet Camp Ballet Camp has been Canceled Grade School Camp $195 Sports Camp $195 Middle School Camp $225 Questions about camps? Contact Sammy Pearce at or srpearce0613@gmail.com or call the church office.

12 ETC VOLUNTEERS Sunday, July 1 Hostess: Teran Canterbury, Assist.: Allison Harris 8:45 am Robin Roberts, Mable Christian, Jennifer Harrison, Teresa Gilroy, Heather Macsuga, Payton Macsuga*, Marie Otto 10:55 am 0-4 mos Ashley Mills, Elizabeth Boyette 5-10 mos Kaleo Bullard, Pricilla Hart mos David Brantley, Kate Threewitts mos Nicole Smith, Beth Bullard mos Susan Blakely, Heather Bradley 2 yrs Ray & Amy Patrick, Kaitlyn Price* 3 yrs Fred Paula, Gabrielle Paula* 4 yrs Sean Threewitts, Douglas Boyette Special Needs Care: Leanne Simpkins Sunday, July 8 Hostess: Sarah Payne, Assist.: Stephanie Avent 8:45 am Stephanie & Chris Stanley, Pat York, Stephanie Sitton, Lindsay Sitton*, Jennifer Foster, Judy Stephens 10:55 am 0-4 mos Monty Monteith, Crystal Burriss 5-10 mos Karen Spilman, Helen Monteith mos Michael Burriss, Dana Sumner mos Brian Sumner, Lindsey Recktenwald mos Allison or Regan Williams 2 yrs Sam Spilman, Susan or Jason Pintuff Rosemary Spilman* 3 yrs Bill Shelton, Sarah Fry 4 yrs Sheldon Fry, Peggy Paul, Ellis Payne Special Needs Care: Rhonda Torchio, Julie Daughtry * Youth Volunteer Vision for Growth Growing through Bible Study... Members Age Group Present New Members Visitors Adults Students Children Preschool Totals Sunday School Total 667 Growing through Worship... 8:45am Worship Attendance :55am Worship Attendance 534 Total Worship Attendance 771 Growing through Stewardship... (YTD totals through 5/31/2018) YTD General Fund Needs (Budget) $1,220, YTD Operating Receipts $1,155, YTD Operating Expenses $1,166, Capital Campaign Capital Campaign Pledges $4,163, Pledged Money Received $3,612, Total Received $4,206, TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Tel: Fax: Prayer Line: 781-PRAY (7729) Dr. G. Jeffery Roberts Senior Pastor jroberts@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Hal Melton Assoc. Pastor, Missions & Senior Adults hmelton@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Steve Byers Assoc. Pastor, Worship & Music slbyers@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Karen Metcalf Eickhoff Assoc. Pastor, Education & Families kmetcalf@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Spencer Good Assoc. Pastor, Administration & Recreation sgood@rocraleigh.com Rev. Lydia Tatum Assoc. Pastor, Ministry & Outreach ltatum@tbcraleigh.com Christian Davis Minister to Students cdavis@tbcraleigh.com Katie Medlin Minister to Preschool & Families kmedlin@tbcraleigh.com Rebekah Gordon Student Ministry Assoc. rgordon@tbcraleigh.com Jan Brown, Financial Administrator janbrown@tbcraleigh.com Reenie Shore, Pastoral Secretary rshore@tbcraleigh.com RaNada Thornton, Ministerial Secretary rthornton@tbcraleigh.com Michelle Kranz, Ministerial Secretary mkranz@tbcraleigh.com Maria Miller, Weekday Preschool Director preschool@tbcraleigh.com (919) Debbie Surface, Weekday Preschool Admin. Ashbey Jones, Facilities Manager Rev. Wayne Rogers, Organist Ramona Green, Barbara Bowen Pianists 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 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