The Messenger. of Millbrook Baptist Church. No 6 June Millbrook s Summer Scholars for June. Summer Sundays 9:30-10:30 AM

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1 Vol. 29 No 6 June The Messenger of Millbrook Baptist Church Inside this Issue Millbrook Ministry Updates News & information about various MBC ministries & committees Pages 1-3 June Events, Birthdays & Service Schedule Calendar of Events & reminders Pages 4-5 Event Updates, Letters to MBC & Treasurer s Report Updates of ongoing events & financial info Page 6 Millbrook at Prayer Various prayer needs of our Community Page 7 June Lectionary Texts & MBC Staff Contact Information Page 8 Find us on Facebook and Twitter Millbrook s Summer Scholars for June Our summer series will begin each Sunday with Coffee Table Fellowship provided by Carolyn McClendon beginning at 9:00 am. Each speaker will begin at 9:30 am. June features local scholars, ministers, and advocates. We will be talking about the church, its current context in a post-religious age, and exploring how our faith forms our perspective on issues of food, health, and housing. June 3 Ryan Newson What is the Church? On Listening to Oneself, Others, and God Summer Sundays 9:30-10:30 AM Ryan Newson is assistant professor of Theology and Ethics at Campbell University. He is the author of Radical Friendship (2017) and Inhabiting the World (2018), as well as coeditor of The Collected Works of James Wm. McClendon, Jr. His work sits at the intersection of ecclesiology, political theology, theology and science, and moral formation. June 10 Nicole Johnson Food, Faith, and Wholeness Nicole Johnson is a Regional Coordinator for Partners in Health and Wholeness, a branch of the North Carolina Council of Churches. She has a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Sustainability from Wake Forest University, and she is deeply convicted in her belief that faithful congregations can meet the environmental, social and ethical challenges of the 21st century in practical and tangible ways. June 17 Tripp Fuller A Post-Religious Age of Faith Tripp has been the host of the podcast Homebrewed Christianity for the past ten years and recently completed a PhD in Theology from Claremont Graduate University. He is a competitive homebrewer, theology nerd, minister, Lakers fan, husband to Alecia, and father to Elgin, Khora, and Haven. Tripp will help us explore our new post-religious context and what that means for the church. June 24 Samuel Gunter Affordable Housing in North Carolina Samuel Gunter is a native Texan, a graduate of Duke Divinity School, and previously served at Habitat for Humanity of Wake County before becoming Director of Policy and Advocacy at the North Carolina Housing Coalition, located in Raleigh. Samuel has also served in the Peace Corps (Morocco) and as a minister in churches in North Carolina and Texas. The Millbrook Mission: We share God s love by being an open and inclusive community of faith, developing Christian disciples through spiritual growth, and serving the world through mission and ministry.

2 Millbrook Ministry Updates Deacons by Carolyn McClendon The election of MBC Deacons was completed on May 20. The following individuals were selected to serve for the period ! Audrey Cummings Ellen Hinton Angie Hoomani Jean Joyner Cher Moss Jane Pearce Johnny Powell Lock-In - by Rebecca Hewitt Newson We will have a lock in for 4th-8 th graders on Friday, June 29 th. We will have lots of fun activities at the church and off-site and will end by helping serve breakfast at Oak City Outreach downtown on Saturday morning. Let Rebecca or Katelyn know by Sunday, June 24th if your youth can attend! MBC Food Drive - by Nancy Brown Ready for the food drive? Our collection dates are July 15 to July 22, 2018 but you can begin earlier if you wish to get started or will be away during that time. (delivery to Urban Ministries on July 23) We need you! Let s make this year s food drive the best ever! You can start bringing stuff now and putting bags into the Kairos classroom - across from the Choir Room. Shopping bags with the food list attached will be provided every Sunday beginning on June 27 th. Just remember, hunger does not go on vacation during the summer! Note: If you can help deliver on Monday, July 23, please let Nancy Brown or Franka know so we can coordinate. Blessings & thanks! Senior Adults - by Jean Joyner Senior Adults will meet on Wednesday June 13 at 3 PM in the Heritage classroom for bingo and snacks. We had lots of fun in April so please join us. If you have white elephant prizes or snacks you would like to bring, please bring them. Also, Lynn and Johnny Powell have offered to be our hosts at their mountain home in West Jefferson for August 13-16/17 or August 20-22/23. Think of cool mountain breezes, good food and fellowship. Even if you aren t sure you re able to go, let me know of your interest by June 15, so they will save the date

3 Music Ministry - by Bruce Orcutt The Chancel Choir is coming to the end of Wednesday night practices as the summer draws near. We will begin the Summer Choir on July 1, Please come join us at 10:30 before the service to rehearse the anthem for that Sunday morning. The anthems will be simple and enjoyable! We welcome singers of any age to come and sing with us! MBC Preschool - by Suzanne Holleman This year has been awesome. We are sad to end the year with these amazing families and children, but excited to get started with summer camp. We want to thank everyone that came out to support the children and families at the Spring Fling. The preschool families were appreciative and had so much. Thank you for your continued support of the preschool. Women s Ministry - Hostess - by Cher Moss Women s Ministry Committee has two BIG events planned for June! Wednesday, June 6 - a dinner and speaker from A NOTE IN THE POCKET mission will be featured. A taco bar with all the fixings will be offered at 5:30 pm followed by our speaker and program giving insight into this volunteer-based mission which is far reaching into providing much needed assistance to the children of Wake county. Please plan to join us! Sign up sheet is in the hallway outside the Fellowship Hall. Friday, June 22 - the annual PICNIC AT PULLEN PARK is scheduled! Women s Ministry Committee will be providing hotdogs and hamburgers for a fun time of fellowship for everyone. We want to make this a truly intergenerational event and time of fun. A shelter has been reserved (#3) and we are asking that everyone bring a picnic side to share with others. The young ones among us can run and play while the not as young can sit and visit with friends. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway soon so please plan to join us. Millbrook Meet Up Groups - by Cher Moss The meet up groups are gathering each month to enjoy a meal and fellowship together. If you are interested in joining any of the following groups please let the coordinator know! Guys and Grub - met for breakfast on May 12 at Brigs Restaurant in Wake Forest,NC with 16 attendees. Next outing is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 am (location TBA). Lady s Lunch - met on May 15 at the Flying Biscuit Cafe for lunch with seven attending. Next outing will be Thursday June 21 at Coquette Brasserie at 1:00 pm. Want to join in? Contact Cher Moss. Nightlife Group - last get together was April 24. Next outing is in the works so contact Grady or Cher Moss if you d like to join this fun group for dinner. Labyrinth Committee - by Leslie Ratliff The Labyrinth Committee sponsored Worship in the Gardens on Saturdays, May 5th and 19th. The services showcased Millbrook s interns, both of whom did a great job, and the church s labyrinth and lovely grounds. Holli designed the services in two parts with the first part focusing on worship and the second part focusing more on meditation and prayer. During the second part, many of those in attendance walked the labyrinth or learned about essential oils and some of their healing properties. It was lovely to have the birds and the cool breeze be part of the service! Our second service was held indoors due to rain and stations were offered for reflection throughout the church. The Committee continues to need assistance with the hard work of keeping up the labyrinth gardens. We meet regularly on the first Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM to weed, mulch, and do other maintenance. You can stay for 30 minutes or 3 hours. Please join us

4 June 2018 Events SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY nd Sunday after Pentecost Communion Summer Scholars Series 4 5 Staff Meeting 11:00 AM 6 Meal & Ministry: Note in A Pocket 5:30 PM rd Sunday after Pentecost Fair Trade & Backpack Buddies Summer Scholars Series VBS Meeting 12:15 PM 11 Forums 6:30 PM Deacons Meeting 7:00 PM th Sunday after Pentecost Summer Scholars Series Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Pullen Park Churchwide Picnic 5:00-8:00 PM 24 5 th Sunday after Pentecost Summer Scholars Kids Lock-in Kids Lock-in

5 Service Schedule Sunday June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 Deacon Of The Week Phyllis Garris Jack Harvey Brianna Johnston Joe King Usher Captain Jack Harvey Bill Pearce Joe King Ron Creasman Tellers Treva & Joe Patterson Bob Crumpler Joe King Bruce Ballard Steve Sherron Jim Fullwood Steve Sherron Extended Session Teresa Dawson Mary Lou Orr Marie Brown Chad Ingham Marlene Ingham Kim Odishoo Brenda Moore Rod Tharrington Deborah Tharrington Heather Jennings Marie Malpass Sylvia Doles Nancy Creasman Forrest Nidiffer Tara Workman Mary Gray Fullwood Pat Strong Trish Strong Deb Caldwell Jane Pearce Sound Board Brianna Johnston Tom Pender Tim Huber Reggie Jackson June Birthdays 1 Abby Pender Jonathan Babb, Sr. 2 James Mulligan 3 Johnny Powell 6 Carolyn McClendon 7 Bruce Orcutt 9 Joe Hart Scott 10 Peggy Billings Charley Jennings 11 Aneda Jackson 12 Joe Patterson 14 Deborah Tharrington 15 Jerry Radcliffe Steve Carr Kayla Lennon 17 Brett McWhorter 19 Kathleen Harris 20 Emily Powell 21 Sammy Odishoo Amanda Reese 23 Peggy Brothers 26 Angela Allsopp Debbie Caldwell 27 Wanda Womack 28 Karl Malpass 30 Bob Stillerman Tom Pender Together with their families Janny B Flynt and Gregory B Mealor cordially invite you to their wedding: Saturday, June 23 at 2:30 PM Millbrook Baptist Church Reception to follow at Compass Rose Brewery. Visit our wedding page by searching for Mealor on Any questions or trouble with RSVP, jannykay@bellsouth.net or call * Note: In lieu of wedding gifts, donations for Building a Better Honduras are desired (via Millbrook Baptist Church - notating: Building a Better Honduras in the memo line or online from the Church website.) - 5 -

6 Thank You! Thank you to our Millbrook family for your support during Sue s recent illness and passing. You have lifted us through your acts of love, kindness, caring and prayers. Your phone calls, food, texts, posts, cards, and hugs have raised our spirits, sustaining us during our time of grief. We will also be forever thankful for your innumerable prayers for Sue. May God s blessings continue for you all and our beloved Millbrook Baptist Church. Sincerely, The Ballard family Thank you to each and everyone for your prayers, calls, visits, cards, food and concerns during my recent surgery and recovery. You all mean more to me than you will ever know. I ve said it before and I ll say it again, I know I made the right choice by coming to MBC. God Bless you all, Gerald Lamm Thank you for the prayers, cards, phone calls, and staff support during Lee s illness and death. The memorial service was very special to our family and friends. The family enjoyed the family meal provided by the Heritage Sunday school class. Sincerely, The Korb and Harden Families We called, they came. Not all angels have halos or flowing robes, sometimes they may wear jeans or cargo shorts! We called Grady Moss and he and the angel crew helped us move to Sunrise Assisted Living. We are eternally thankful to them and will never forget their help in a time of great need. Love, Jerry & Elaine Hill Thank you so much for welcoming Jay into the world so well. We are so thankful for your cards, phone calls, food, and prayers. We are looking forward to raising Jay in such a loving church! Love, Katelyn and Brett McWhorter Women s Ministry - Hostess - by Cher Moss Pentecost celebration - the Hostess Committee provided a Pentecost celebration reception on Sunday, May 20 after church services for the congregation. The Fellowship Hall was adorned in red with the tongues of flames and doves displayed on the tables. Two cakes were served decorated in red and wishing Happy birthday church. The event was enjoyed by all attending. Report of the Treasurer - April 2018 Brought Forward March 31, 2018 $62, Budget Income, Month of April Tithes & Offerings $25, Other Budget Receipts $5, Total Receipts, April 2018 $31, Total Expenditures, April 2018 $30, Cash on Hand, April 30, 2018 $64, Budget Requirement for April $35, Budget Income for April $31, Budget Standing for April - 6- (3,559.44) Budget Requirement Year-To-Date $141, Budget Income Year-To-Date $118, Budget Standing Year-To-Date (22,658.94)

7 Lectionary Texts for June June 3 - Second Sunday after Pentecost - White 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 June 10 - Third Sunday after Pentecost - Green 1 Samuel 8:4-20; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Psalm 138; Mark 3:20-35 June 17 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - Green 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17; Mark 4:26-34 June 24 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - Green 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Psalm 9:9-20; Mark 4:35-41 MBC Staff Every Member Ministering Franka Hawkins Administrative Assistant office@millbrookbaptistchurch.org Ron Heckman Accompanist accompanist@millbrookbaptistchurch.org Suzanne Holleman Preschool Director preschool.director@millbrookbaptistchurch.org Andrea Dellinger Jones Pastor pastor@millbrookbaptistchurch.org Katelyn McWhorter Youth Director youth@millbrookbaptistchurch.org Rebecca Hewitt-Newson Associate Minister for Family Life children@millbrookbaptistchurch.org Bruce Orcutt Director of Music Ministries music@millbrookbaptistchurch.org Telephone: Fax: Web Site: Sunday Opportunities at Millbrook 9:30 AM - Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM - Worship Service Millbrook Baptist Church 1519 E. Millbrook Road Raleigh, NC ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Raleigh, NC Permit Number 922