Following Jesus... Dr. Jeff Roberts, Senior Pastor Roberts. continued. Volume 27 Number 44 November 11, 2014

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1 Volume 27 Number 44 November 11, Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC tel: fax: Following Jesus... Dr. Jeff Roberts, Senior Pastor Roberts During our November Church Conference on Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. our Personnel Committee will be making a recommendation to our congregation concerning our Student Ministry. As many of you know, we have been in a transition phase since the resignation of Dr. Andy Jung and his move to be Pastor of First Baptist Albemarle. Upon Andy s resignation, we elected a Student Transition Team of: Tonya Zucker, Jeff Smith, Stephanie Tepper, Shelia Baldwin, Kay Bailey and Michael Coats. The purpose of the team was as follows: Assess the current state of the Student Ministry - Strengths and Weaknesses Make recommendations to Personnel Committee regarding Job Descriptions Re-write Job Descriptions Determine if a search is needed Recommend to Personnel Committee and Church candidates for established positions The Team developed a church-wide survey for the purpose for input concerning the Student Ministry from the congregation. The team also assessed the work of our current Student Ministry staff. After meeting and deliberating, the Student Transition Team voted unanimously to recommend to the Personnel Committee that the congregation promote Rev. Lydia Tatum to the position of Associate Pastor/Minister To Students. In addition, the Team recommended unanimously to hire Mr. Christian Davis as our Student Ministry Associate. The Personnel Committee has acted upon the Transition Team s recommendations and has approved the re-written job descriptions and developed compensation continued

2 This Sunday At Trinity Deacon, Trustee, & PAC Ballots Due OCC TBC Shoebox Dedication 8:45am Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 Welcome Center Opens (Narthex) 9:45 Sunday School (Bible Study for all ages) MS Sunday School (FH) 10:55 Extended Teaching Care (E100 Hallway) Worship (Sanctuary) 4:00pm First Light Choir (Choir Rm) Women s Ministry Council (Conf. Rm) 4:30 Security Task Force Meeting (E247 MP Rm) 5:00 Bells of Praise (Old Choir Rm) DC4K (E240) Divorce Care (D360) Jobs for Life Graduation (FH) MS Choir (Choir Rm) Rec Committee Meeting (Min. Conf. Rm) 5:45 HS Snack Supper (UG) 6:00 Parent Forum (Chapel) Preschoolers at Church (Birth-2yrs.) (E104) Bible Friends (3 s - Kindergarten) (E131) Bible Buddies (Grades 1-3) (E238) Bible Skills, Drills & Thrills (Grades 4-5) (E246) HS Choir (Choir Rm) MS Snack Supper (UG) 6:15 MS Missions (A300 Hall) 7:00 Church Conference (Chapel) Following Jesus... continued packages for both candidates. The Personnel Committee will unanimously be making this recommendation to the Church during the November Church Conference. I hope you will be in attendance to be a part of this special moment for our congregation and for these two gifted ministers. On a personal note, let me add how excited I am concerning both the gifts and futures of Lydia and Christian. We are so blessed to have them on our staff. They have given excellent leadership to our Student Ministry during this transition, and upon the church s approval, will continue to do so for years to come. This Sunday is also our Operation Christmas Child Dedication Sunday. I hope you have already filled several boxes and will have them with you this Sunday as we dedicate them to be used by God. You can make an eternal difference in the life of a child. Fill a box. I am looking forward to our time of worship this Sunday. Did You Know... Did you know that Trinity spends over $35,000 on church literature each year. This expenditure ensures that we have the proper publications including Sunday School booklets, children s literature and many other publications. This expenditure helps to ensure that we have the proper study guides for Sunday School and various other programs to help enhance our spirtual growth.

3 Deacon of the Week Karen Williams has been a member of Trinity since 1978 and is a native of Charlotte. She has one child: Allison and two grandchildren: Morgan and Garrett. Karen works as a Secretary for First Presbyterian Church. She works with the Broughton/Lewis Sunday School class. She also works with deacons Dwight Green and Harold Johnson. Deepest Sympathies Brenda & Ron Fulp and their children (Kameron & Keith Fulp and Kelley Wimberley) and family upon the death of Brenda s sister & TBC member, Jackie West of Raleigh, on November 4th. Mable & Cynthia Christian and family upon the death of Mable s brother, Robert N. Grant of Newport News, VA on November 3rd. Amy Babb and her children (Jonathan & Brooke) upon the death of Amy s mother, Mary Catherine Kitty Barnes formerly of Goldsboro and White Lake, NC on November 3rd. Thank You Card From Marty Crump and Wally & Faye Hinkleman & Family. This card will be posted on the bulletin board for the congregation to read. Welcome to Trinity Adam Tiller, son of Jim & Sharon Tiller of Raleigh, joined TBC by baptism. This Week s Food Pantry Needs: Canned Corn Canned Mixed Veggies Canned Sweet Peas Cleaning Items Fellowship Dinner Wednesday, November 19 Adult: $4.50 Senior Adult: $3.50 Children: $2.50 Salisbury Steak w/mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Side, Salad, Dessert, and Drink Payments made by 4:00pm each Monday receive a $.50 discount per plate Reservations and payments can be made online at or by calling the church office, Reservations and cancellations must be made by 4:00pm each Monday. DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES Sunday Evenings DivorceCare Sundays 5:00-7:00pm D360 DivorceCare for Kids Sundays 5:00-7:00pm E240 TUESDAY Nights Tuesday Night Training (TNT): Empowering Men for Living Thru November 18 6:30pm FH Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Roberts Tuesday Night Training (TNT): Empowering Women for Living Thru November 18 6:30pm Chapel Facilitator: Robin Roberts Wednesday Morning Women s Bible Study: Children of the Day Based on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, by Beth Moore Thru November 19 9:30-11:30am Rm 236, B Hallway Cost: $16 (Study Guide) NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED Wednesday Evenings Pastor s Study: One Extraordinary Life The life of Jesus Thru November 19 6:15-7:15pm Chapel Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Roberts

4 Rev. Hal Melton, IRISH Experience September 12-23, 2015 Cost: $2495 double occupancy for land trip (airfare additional) Annual Pilgrimage to Fruitcake Factory Friday, November 14 10:00am - 3:30pm Cost: Whatever you want to spend plus lunch! We ll make our annual trip to Southern Supreme, better known as the Fruitcake Factory in Bear Creek, NC. If this is your first time, you ll think we re going to the jumping off spot! This place is really way out in the country, but once you re there you ll be amazed at the wonderful assortments of goodies they offer. We ll eat lunch at Bestfood Cafeteria in Siler City before we go to the Fruitcake Factory, so you ll be able to resist at least some of the samples they offer. This trip is always fun, and lots of folks simply do not miss it. Sign-up early! Nursing Homes & Homebound Visits Wednesday, November 19 10:00am Fellowship Hall Deposit: $200 (non-refundable) due by November 28, 2014 Trafalgar Insurance is $199 Sign-up on the B-Hall. For more info call Sylvia Pearce at Includes: Lodging, Motorcoach Transportation Tour Director 10 Full Breakfasts 5 Dinners (includes Dinner on a Traditional Irish Farm in Killarney). Highlights: Dublin Trinity College, St. Patrick s Cathedral Belfast Giant s Causeway, Titanic Belfast Visitor Center Londonderry/Derry Belleek Pottery Galway, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick Adare one of the prettiest Irish villages Ring of Kerry Excursion Killarney Blarney Castle Waterford House of Waterford Crystal Kilkenny 12th Century Castle New Ross John Kennedy Monument

5 Rev. Hal Melton, Bring Them Back! This Sunday, November 16 Sunday is our OCC Box Dedication Day. Please bring your filled OCC boxes to the Narthex this Sunday. They will be displayed in the sanctuary. We will bless the shoeboxes and pray for the child that will receive your box in the 10:55am worship service. Thanks! Thanksgiving Box Collection Raleigh Collection Center Collection Week is Next Week! November TBC Thanks to all of you who have volunteered for this week of collecting over 36,000 Shoeboxes that will take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children in poverty stricken and war-torn countries around the world. Please arrive 20 minutes early and report to the classroom to the left when you enter the elevator lobby door in Building A. You ll meet your shift leader and get your work assignment. If you have forgotten the time you signed up for, please see the schedule of workers on the Registration Board in the Narthex. Thanks to all of you in advance! NRM always provides special Thanksgiving meal boxes to families in need in North Raleigh. In order to have everything in hand and organized, we are beginning the food drive now. Here are the items needed for the boxes: Cream of Mushroom Soup Cream of Chicken Soup Stuffing Mix Corn Bread Mix Boxed Potatoes Chicken Broth Jiffy Pie Crust Mix Evaporated Milk Canned Pumpkin Pumpkin Pie Spices Canned Vegetables Canned Fruit Gravy Mix Mac & Cheese Jello Sugar (small bag) Flour (small bag) Oil or Pam Spray

6 Rev. Steve Byers, Special thanks to the orchestra for leading us in worship this past Sunday morning. As we move from fall to winter, our seasonal music presented by our choirs and ensembles is just around the corner. This year, the vocal ensembles, Living Praise and New Covenant, will join forces together with the orchestra on December 7 for a night of worship through music. You will not want to miss this musical event in the life of our church. Make it a special night for you and your family! Hanging of the Greens is just a few weeks away. Our Preschool Choir, Children s Choirs, Student Choirs, and Sanctuary Choir all participate in this wonderful service that literally sees the beauty of Christmas form in our sanctuary before our eyes. The schedule for rehearsal is below. Parents of Preschool Choir students, please know that the 4 s and 5 s do not rehearse on November 23. They will rehearse during a Wednesday night prior to the service on November 30. This rehearsal on November 23 is very important for all to get each choir s responsibilities down before our presentation night. You can t wing it! Please make this an important priority in your Christmas planning. Make sure your students all have something to eat before the rehearsal as well as before the night of the service! Hanging of the Greens Rehearsal Day November 23 4:00pm - 7:00pm 4:00 Children s Choirs rehearse 4:15 MM Choir rehearses with Joy 4:40 YM Choir rehearses with Joy 5:00 Mass Rehearsal for Adult Choir, Youth Choirs, & Children s Choirs 5:30 HS Choir eats in Underground; MS Choir rehearses (Sanctuary) 6:00 Both Youth Choirs rehearse together (Sanctuary) 6:15 HS Choir rehearses with Joy; MS Choir eats (Underground) Music Calendar Don t let programming dates slip-up on you! Plan ahead! November 16 Living Praise and New Covenant 10:55 Service Christmas at Trinity November 23 York Family Trio Hanging of the Greens Rehearsal Day November 30 First Sunday of Advent Student Choirs 10:55 Service Hanging of the Greens Service 6:00pm December 7 Vocal Ensembles and Orchestra Concert 6:00pm December 14 Choir Cantata with Jay and Amy Rouse Both Morning Services Preschool and Children s Choirs Concert 6:00 pm December 17 Church-wide Christmas Caroling December 28 Student Day Our last Student Choir (Middle and High School) rehearsals will be on November 16. After our participation in the Hanging of the Greens service, both choirs will resume on January 11.

7 Rev. Lydia Tatum, s Christian Davis, This weekend was so beautiful for our high school fall retreat to Camp Don Lee! We had gorgeous, albeit chilly, weather; and we had wonderful times of worship, study, reflection, rest, and fellowship. Thank you to all of our adult leaders who led in small group times and who gave of themselves this weekend: Elease Buffaloe, John Buffaloe, Julie Anna Kaufman, and Laury Holley. And, thanks to Andrew Tatum for leading us in song throughout the weekend! Peru Workday November 22 8:00am - 12:45pm We will be making up our Peru Missions Workday on Saturday, November 22. Students, sign-up in Sunday School to come out and work to earn funds for your personal cost for the Peru Mission Trip. OCC Collection Volunteers Needed For November 24th Contact Lydia ASAP to Serve! We will be serving with our church family by volunteering with the Operation Christmas Child Collection Week. We are going to be serving as a group on Monday, November 24 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. You will also be able to serve as an individual throughout the collection week as an extra set of hands on any of the work crews (November 17-24). MS Open House November 16 9:45am FH Parents of middle schoolers, you are invited to Sunday School in the youth department! You will be attending your child s Sunday School class where you will learn a lesson just like your child would. This is a great opportunity to learn about your child s Sunday School experience, meet his or her teachers, and connect with other parents of middle schoolers. There will be coffee and donuts! Parent Forum Sunday, November 16 6:00pm Chapel Parents, do you ever just need to talk? Maybe to just work through some things about being a parent of a teenager? Or, maybe bounce some ideas off of others who are in your shoes? This Sunday, we will be hosting a Parent Forum for you. Come enjoy refreshments and fellowship as we discuss some hot topics concerning parenting teenagers.

8 Rev. Karen Metcalf Eickhoff, Mission Well Come and check out the mission well in the E building. We are collecting our offering for Global missions in a fun way this November and December. So bring your coins and watch them spiral into the bottom of the well. All monies will go to CBF Global Mission Fund. Mission Offering Walkdown Sunday, December 7 We will have an opportunity to give an offering to Global Missions at the conclusion of our worship services. GAs and RAs will be at the front to collect your gifts in baskets. Start collecting now, and come ready to share the good news by giving to missions around the world. Get on a winning team Children s Ministry Lead Team Connect in a personal way with our Children s Ministry by joining a lead team: Children s Day, Easter Events: Preschool & Grade School, or VBS. Sign-up in Narthex information area or Grade School Suite. Family Christmas Tree The Children s Ministry is responsible for the Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall. This special tree is decorated with ornaments provided by you the families of Trinity. Just find an ornament relating to the Nativity, write your family name and year (2014) on it and bring it to the Fellowship Hall. Be a part of a wonderful Trinity tradition, bring an ornament! The tree will go up on November 30. Holiday Calendar Sunday, November 23 Parent-Child Dedication Hanging of Greens Rehearsal All Ages, All Afternoon Sunday, November 30 Hanging of the Greens Evening Service Wednesday, December 3 Double Mission Classes GA and RA Classes Only Sunday, December 7 Mission Offering Walkdown Morning Service Wednesday, December 10 Double Choirs Music Makers and Young Musicians Only Sunday, December 14 Cantata Both Morning Services Children s Choir Concert Evening Service Sunday, December 21 Church-wide Christmas Caroling Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services Sunday, January 4 Committee Night Mark The Date! Children s Day February 8, 2015 Children will be participating in all aspects of the morning worship services. If you are a grade school child that plays an instrument and is willing to share with us in the service, please contact me. We would like to use you if possible.

9 Rev. Carla Babb, Words from Carla As we raise our children, let us never forget the blessing we have been given. You never quit being a Mom or a Dad no matter what age your children are. You always want God s best for them, and you never quit praying for them. I have been asked, How do you instill in your children a heart for the Lord? Well, I believe that children do learn what we teach them, but more importantly they learn what they see and hear. That is why we shelter their eyes from visions that may be harmful and put our hands over their ears to protect them from what they hear. We restrict what they see and hear on television, in movies, and video games. We try to provide a safe environment visually, audibly, and academically, providing them with tools that are age appropriate. We try to model a faith that our children will Volunteers Needed see and hear and want to learn more about. We show LOVE with GRACE and MERCY, because we know we are imperfect people and we want our children to learn what repentance and forgiveness is and our/their need for Jesus. I do believe that humanity has a place in its heart that only Christ can fill. It is a void in all of us until we repent and receive Christ as our Lord and Savior. It is a free choice for us to accept or turn away. For me, the desire to follow Christ was more than the desire to follow the world, and I prayed and continue to pray that the example in my home would be an example to my children. I wanted them to be able to reach and call out to God in their time of need and depend on Him for all things. I just believe and trust in God s Word that if I train them by His Word, He will be faithful and just and they will return to Him, even if they stray. Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have! You relinquish your self to the nurturing and caring for another human being. Sound familiar we are the first glimpse of Christ our children see. If we are called to be the light of Christ to the world, our children should see and hear it in us. Our actions should reflect Him and not selfish desires. Consider it a great blessing to show mercy and love to a little heart that will one day trust in the same God you do now! Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Sunday School 2-year-old Class (1 person) months (1person) Sunday Night (2-3 volunteers) ETC Hostess: Looking for new hostesses to begin in January To volunteer, please contact Carla at or cbabbb@tbcraleigh.com. Parent/Child Dedication Sunday, November 23 8:45am & 11:00am Services If you are a new parent and wish to participate in this special service, please contact Carla at or cbabbb@tbcraleigh.com.

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 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm (for Trinity Members) Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (Gym Floor Closes at 11:45) Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ROC Volunteers Monday, November 17 8am-11am Charlie & Dottie DeFrancis 11am-2pm Anita Yeargin 3pm-6pm Jane Sauls 6pm-9pm Bill Shelton Tuesday, November 18 8am-11am Leland Cottle 11am-2pm Steve Allen 3pm-6pm Volunteers Needed 6pm-9pm Joe & Star Davis Wednesday, November 19 8am-11am Marcel Beaudreau 11am-2pm Ernest & Ann Tilley 7:45pm-9pm Ron Brown Thursday, November 20 8am-11am Charlotte Edwards, Beverly Munday 11am-2pm Marcel Beaudreau 3pm-6pm Peggy Paul 6pm-9pm Volunteers Needed Friday, November 21 8am-11am Glen Wellborn 11am-2pm Volunteers Needed Saturday, November 22 9am - 12pm Susan Lewis Volunteers Needed 1st Monday 6:00-9:00pm 2nd & 3rd Tuesday 3:00-6:00pm 3rd Thursday 6:00-9:00pm ROC Sub-Volunteers Needed If you are unable to serve on a set scheduled time each month, we are also in need of volunteers who are available and willing to sub at various times through December To volunteer contact Michelle: or memmering@tbcraleigh.com ROC Activities November 16 - November 22 Group Fitness Classes M - W 8:00-9:00 am Gym Cardio Strength Training M, W, F 9:00-10:00 am Gym Stroller Strides T & Th 5:30-6:30 am Gym Body Back Class T & Th 9:00-10:00 am Gym Dance-It Group Fitness Class T & Th 9:00-9:45 am MP Room FREE Senior Adult Strength and Stretch Recreation Activities M - F 5:00-9:00pm Basketball Leagues 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Each Month Prayer Shawl Ministry Th 1:00-4:00 pm A214 Cards & Games Fellowship

11 Rev. Spencer Good, s (919) days of TBC Upward begin in mid November! Practice Schedules All basketball players and cheerleaders will have one practice per week. Practices are conducted either on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 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 Recreational Outreach Center on the Trinity Baptist Church Campus. Practices Dates for 2014/2015 Season Please plan to attend practice each week. We will practice each Monday/Tuesday/ Thursday, having the two weeks around Christmas break as time without practice. November 10, 11 & 13 November 17, 18 & 20 December 1, 2 & 4 December 8, 9 & 11 December 15, 16 & 18 December 22, 23 & 25 No Practice, Christmas Break December 29, 30 & January 1 No Practice, New Years Break January 5, 6 & 8 January 12, 13 & 15 January 19, 20 & 22 January 26, 27 & 29 February 2, 3 & 5 February 9, 10 & 12 February 16, 17 & 19 February 24 TBC Upward Celebration Night ROC Calendar Upward Celebration Night February 24, th Annual ROC n Golf Tournament May 18, th Annual NH5k September 12, 2015 Fall Fest: Trunk or Treat October 30, 2015 A total fitness program for moms that they can do with their baby or stroller-age child(ren). Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-10:00 am ROC Come a few minutes early to sign-up! First Class is Free!

12 ETC Workers Sunday, November 16 Hostess: Jennifer Bland Assistant Hostess: Susan Pintuff 8:45 am Worship Service Tammy & Richie Mims, Stacy Washington, Vanetta Bowersox, Connie Coble, Andy & Jan Ammons, Sheila Baldwin 10:55 am Worship Service 0-4 mos Ashley Mills 5-10 mos Samantha Smith mos Betty Williams, Laura Floyd mos Jeff Smith, Jill Foster mos Isabella Smith, Stephanie Tepper 2 yrs Ginger Lassiter, D.J. Alston 3 yrs Cynthia & Payton Coats 4 yrs Ann Meyen, Betty Huddleston, Carol Donovan Wednesday, November 19 Bed Babies Melody Yeargan, Kim Beckett Toddlers Judy Pope, Susan Tucker Two s Caroline Warren Vision for Growth November 9, 2014 Growing through Bible Study... Members Age Group Present New Members Visitors Adults Students Children Preschool Totals Sunday School Total 765 Growing through Worship... 8:45am Worship Attendance :55am Worship Attendance 532 Total Worship Attendance 796 Growing through Stewardship... (YTD totals through 9/30/2014) YTD General Fund Needs (Budget) $2,059, YTD Operating Receipts $1,951, YTD Operating Expenses $1,847, Capital Campaign Capital Campaign Pledges $4,159, Pledged Money Received $876, Total Received $918, 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, Outreach & Recreation ext sgood@rocraleigh.com Rev. Lydia Tatum Student Ministry Associate ext ltatum@tbcraleigh.com Christian Davis Interim Student Ministry Associate ext cdavis@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Carla Babb Preschool Ministry Associate ext cbabb@tbcraleigh.com Jan Brown, Financial Administrator ext janbrown@tbcraleigh.com Liz Adams, Pastoral Secretary ext ladams@tbcraleigh.com RaNada Thornton, Ministerial Secretary ext rthornton@tbcraleigh.com Michelle Emmering, Ministerial Secretary ext memmering@tbcraleigh.com Maria Miller, Weekday Preschool Director ext preschool@tbcraleigh.com Debbie Surface, Weekday Preschool Admin. ext Michelle Strom, Church Hostess ext mstrom@tbcraleigh.com 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