Volume 30 Number 50 December 19, 2017 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH TRINITY TIMES 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 tel: 919-787-3740 fax: 919-787-4884 www.tbcraleigh.com Deepen The Ties That Bind Dr. Jeff Roberts, Senior Pastor jroberts@tbcraleigh.com Twitter: @Jeff Roberts Fourth Sunday of Advent Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24 Lessons & Carols with Communion 10:55am ROC Candlelight Communion 5:00pm ROC
This Sunday At Trinity Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve Communion Services 10:55am Lessons & Carols with Communion (ROC) 2:00pm Arabic Church Fellowship (FH) 5:00 Candle Light Communion Service (ROC) 9:45am Sunday, December 31 Sunday School (Bible Study for all ages) 10:55 Student Day at Christmas (ROC) 6:00pm MS New Years Eve Celebration (Offsite) 9:00 Arabic Church Evening Service (Chapel) Office Closed December 25 - December 27 January 1 ROC Closed December 25 - January 1 Deepest SympAThies Tommy & Deborah Steen upon the passing of their son, Non-Resident TBC Member Greg Steen, of Atlanta, GA. Thank You Card From Maria & Bill Miller. This card will be posted on the bulletin board for the congregation to read. STAff Anniversary Ramona Green, Pianist, celebrates her 19th year anniversary with TBC on January 1st. Please take the time to say a personal word, write a note or place a phone call to Ramona or offer words of encouragement and support for the fine job she is doing. Committee Night Wednesday, January 3 6:30pm Fellowship Hall TBC 2017 ADVENT Devotional Books Be sure to pick up our Advent devotional books entitled Emmanuel: God With Us, In Us, and Through Us. in the ROC lobby or in the Church Office. Check out this online devotion for Advent. Go to www.d365.org and find scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts, accompanied by gentle music, which can be accessed every day. Once Advent begins the devotions become geared toward the Nativity. SS Transitions Sunday School Transitions will begin once we are secured in the sanctuary. Classes will be transitioning as space becomes available. We hope to have every reassigned class in place by March 4. Thank you for being patient with the Sunday School Council and other leadership as we attempt to provide the best environment for your small group. Adult Department Directors have chosen and know the placement of their classes. This Week s Food Pantry Needs: Personal Items (like Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothpaste) Paper Products (like Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins)
Deacon of the Week Week of Dec. 24 Michael Coats has been a member of Trinity since 1970 and is a native of Raleigh. He and his wife, Cynthia have three children: Brittan, Braxton and Payton. Michael is a Regional Sales Manager with Waste Industries. He serves as 12th Grade SS Teacher, Usher and Chair of Deacons. He also serves on the Building Committee. He works with the Co-ed 2 SS Class and also works with deacon Stephanie Stanley. Week of Dec. 31 Daniel Boyle has been a member of Trinity since 2009 and is a native of Ohio and Florida. He and his wife, Ginger, have two children, Riley and Josh. Daniel is a Sales Manager with SAS. He serves as Jobs for Life Instructor & Champion, and MEG Co-leader. He is also a Kentucky and Belize Mission trip volunteer. He works with the Co-ed 4/Adult 4 SS Class and also works with deacons Steve Isaacs, Joy Blashaw and Ron Bullock. Year-End Contributions Any contributions that you want to be on your 2017 tax statement, must be turned into the Financial Administrator by December 31st. The ONLY exception to this rule is an envelope postmarked by December 31st. Please remember that the church office will be closed: Monday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 26th; Wednesday, December 27th; Monday, January 1st. Any stock contributions for 2017 must be received by Trinity or in Trinity s account by December 31st to be counted as a 2017 contribution. If you have any questions, please call Jan Brown BEFORE the first of the year at 919-787-3740. Thank you for your support of Trinity! DISCIPLESHIP STARTING IN JANUARY Tuesday Evenings Tuesday Night Training (TNT) Choices and Consequences a study of Joshua and Judges Kick-off & Dinner Tuesday, January 16 6:00pm Men Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Roberts FH Women Facilitator: Robin Roberts Chapel Wednesday Morning The Quest by Beth Moore Jan. 17 - Feb. 28 9:30-11:30am A 214 Cost: $15 for Study Guide No Child Care Provided Contact Kim Royal 919-218-1237 or kroyal@royalits.com. Wednesday Evenings Pastor s Bible Study: TNT Wednesday Night Edition Choices and Consequences a study of Joshua and Judges Jan. 10 - Apr. 4 6:30-7:30pm Chapel Facilitator: Dr. Jeff Roberts Companions Along the Way Jan. 10 - May 16 6:15-7:30pm Parlor Cost: $10 for Books Facilitator: Rev. Hal Melton Parent Discipleship Group Jan. 10 - Mar. 21 6:30-7:30pm Conf. Rm. Facilitator: Rev. Lydia Tatum THURSDAY Evenings Women s Monthly Book Club Third Thurs. Monthly 7:00pm Parlor Facilitator: Nancy Cummings Women s Book Club January 18 7:00pm Parlor I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb For more info, contact Nancy Cummings: ncummings12@gmail.com.
Rev. Hal Melton, hmelton@tbcraleigh.com Nursing Homes & Homebound Visits Wednesday, December 20 10:00am Fellowship Hall Lancaster, PA Show Trip September 24-28, 2018 This is the senior trip you ve been waiting on! Sign-Up Sheets will be on the ROC Bulletin Board in January. Current cost being offered for this fantastic 4-night, 5-day adventure with four breakfasts and four dinners is (double occupancy) $515 plus $45 for insurance; (single occupancy) $665 plus $59 for insurance. We have not yet booked this tour, so prices may vary slightly. We want to gage interest before making the commitment. This top-quality motorcoach trip is full of shows including the Jesus Show at the Sight & Sound Millenium Theatre, Songs of the Silver Screen at the American Music Theater, and The Amish Experience & Jacob s Choice at the F/X Theater. It also includes a historical tour of Philadelphia and a guided tour of Lancaster County including a visit to Kitchen Kettle Village, and Rockvale Square Outlets. Sign up early so we can get the best rates possible! This would make a great Christmas present!
Rev. Hal Melton, hmelton@tbcraleigh.com 2018 Marriage Retreat Stepping Stones or Stumbling Blocks: Facing Adversity in Marriage Together February 23-25 Beach Cove Resort, N. Myrtle Beach Cost: $245 per Couple This year s retreat theme will be Stepping Stones or Stumbling Blocks and will deal with effective communication to help couples through times of Adversity. The retreat will be led by Hal and Roberta Melton. Folks have already started calling and signing up so don t wait we only have 20 condos reserved. A $100 deposit is due at sign up, and the balance of $145 is due on Sunday, January 21st. This covers everything but meals. BAPTIST BUILD SPRING 2018 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TBC will again join other Baptist Churches in Raleigh to build a Habitat House in the spring. Jen Hall, our TBC Habitat Coordinator, has met with the planning team to secure three Saturdays that TBC will supply 15 construction volunteers and lunch for 25. Please mark these Saturdays on your calendar now! March 10, March 24 and April 21 (OIAM). Closer to time, each volunteer will be asked to follow a link on the TBC Website to register with Habitat for the Saturday you choose. Operation Inasmuch Saturday, April 21 If you are interested in helping plan this local missions blitz please contact Kathy Younger: kathyjyounger@gmail.com or 703-350-6857. Simply write your check to TBC and put a note for Marriage Retreat. Bring or mail it to the church (Hal s attention), and you are signed up! Please don t put this check in the offering plate. Belize Mission VBS June 21-29 Santa Elena Baptist Primary School Trinity and several other NC CBF churches have spent 8 years building this school which is in full use with 160+ children and 6 teachers. This final mission team in our partnership with Santa Elena Baptist Church will attend the first graduation ceremony of the school and do a 5-day (3-hours a day) VBS for the school children as a part of their last week of school. Rhonda Gubbins has agreed to serve as VBS Director and work hand in hand with the School Principal, Anna to make this the best week ever at the school. It is time to pull a team together! We are looking for 18 people (college & adults) VBS teachers, recreation leaders, craft leaders, and musicians who play and sing with guitar. The cost for the trip will be around $1,475+/-based on airfare when we purchase tickets. Partial assistance is available through the Shaw Missions Fund. To find out more information or volunteer, contact Hal Melton at hmelton@tbcraleigh.com. Don t wait this will fill up fast!
Rev. Steve Byers, slbyers@tbcraleigh.com What a spectacular day of worship and music at Trinity this past Sunday! Our Sanctuary Choir, accompanists, and Cantata Children s Choir all did a fantastic job presenting The Silence and the Sound as our annual Christmas cantata. Our narrators, Libby Mitchiner and David Lee, were outstanding story-tellers and leaders for our music selection this year. It is such a joy to lead these musicians as well as the church at large in worshipful moments in our journey together. Combining so many people in musical presentations is one of my favorite things to do because I get to see our church at work and the musical leadership refine it s offerings to God through worship. Thank you to all of you who made this year s cantata possible. s s s Thank you, church, for the beautiful watch and gift of money as I celebrate 10 years as your Associate Pastor for Worship and Music. It is really hard to believe that 10 years have already gone by; many people before me have told me that the years go by quickly as we age. I never really believed it until now. These years of ministry with you have been so life-changing and uplifting to me as a minister. I can see God s handiwork in numerous ways as He uses you to share the good news of Christ here at home and far away. My prayer is that in all things we do together musically is that we first glorify our Lord and Savior for what He has done for us, and secondly, grow our faith stronger as we continue to serve in His name. Our work today influences the church of tomorrow; I am extremely grateful that God has placed me here to share life together with you and to build His kingdom one by one. Thank you for the love and grace you ve shown me and to my family through these years of service. Music Calendar Take notice of the music calendar to stay up to date with choir rehearsals and upcoming music events! December 20 No Music Programming December 27 No Music Programming December 31 Student-led Worship 10:55 am January 3 First 2018 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:45 pm January 7 Sunday Night Program Resumes Bells of Praise, Student Choir January 10 Wednesday Night Program Resumes Preschool, Children s Choirs, Orchestra, Ensembles If you have singing or instrumental abilities, WE NEED YOU. Consider being a part of this exciting place of ministry!
www.lifehonestly.com Christian Davis, cdavis@tbcraleigh.com Returns January 7 6:00pm Underground The life of a youth volunteer can be hectic! The weeks seem to fly by and there is rarely an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the ministry that you are building up. Refuel is designed to be a much needed moment to pause, reflect, hit the reset, ask questions, and reengage! The highlight of this event will be a Youth Ministry Panel led by experienced Youth Ministers and Volunteers from various churches in NC. All D-Team Leaders, Sunday School Teachers, and SMAC members should be on the look out for more information! Middle School and High School Students Ski Trip January 19-21 Registration Deadline: January 7 I know it is tough to look past this Christmas season and all the excitement that comes with it. However, I wanted to remind everyone that on January 19-21st we will be having our Youth Ski Retreat! This retreat is open to both High School Students and Middle School Students and the cost is $240 per student*. The Registration Deadline is January 7th. *Price is cheaper if tubing ($180) or if neither skiing, snowboarding, nor tubing ($150). We do have church members that contribute scholarships to allow students to participate in trips. Therefore, if there is need, please do not hesitate to ask about financial assistance for the ski trip. Skiing/Snowboarding/Tubing: We will spend the majority of the day on Saturday, Jan 20th out on the slopes at Winterplace Ski Resort. Students have the opportunity to ski, snowboard, or tube. If they have never skied or snowboarded before free lessons will be offered. If students would like to participate in the trip, but do not want to ski, snowboard, or tube, we will have games and chaperones in the lodge the entire day. Lodging: We will stay in 3 Manor houses that are side by side. The floors of each house will be divided by Grade and Gender. There will be NO Middle School Students sharing rooms with High School students and NO floors with different genders on the same floor. Leadership: In addition to our adult chaperones, we will also have several College Students that will help lead our trip. They will lead our times of worship, small group Bible studies, supervision on the slopes, and some cooking as well! Transportation: We will meet at the church at 3:30pm on Friday, January 19th to head up to West Virginia. If you are unable to meet at that time and would need to ride on the late bus, (will leave later that night) please let us know ASAP! We plan to return to TBC around 4pm on Sunday, January 21st. While ski trips are packed with fun on the slopes, we also want to ensure that the weekend is a time of spiritual and relational growth for our students; one that they won t want to miss! So, please do not hesitate to ask any questions in preparation. You can contact me via call/text: 910.612.6547 or email: cdavis@tbcraleigh.com
Rev. Karen Metcalf Eickhoff, kmetcalf@tbcraleigh.com Advent for Families This is Christmas week. A week of anticipation, hope, peace and joy all wrapped up in the Love that came down at Christmas. A new poster representing the Christmas story is in the grade school hallway. Gifts and nativities are in Sunday School classrooms. The remnants of Christmas activities fill the air. Yet, it is still and quiet at times as I walk through the halls of church. I am grateful for the love and laughter expressed in smiling faces and kind words during the season. Thank you for being church for me. Thank you for shining the light of Christ within our community and world. Here is my prayer for you dear church. May God s face shine upon you. May God s hope bring you wholeness. And may you walk this day towards the light of a small star. Carry the hope of Christmas into the New Year. Continue to carry the light and share the love of a baby born in Bethlehem. Let us rejoice and serve faithfully! TBC FAMILY Christmas Tree We would love more ornaments from you and your family. All you have to do is find an ornament relating to the Nativity, write your family name on it with the current year 2017 and bring it to the tree in the FH. If you cannot make it to the FH, bring it to the office and we will get it to the tree. Be a part of a wonderful TBC tradition and bring a Family ornament for the tree! New YEAR January 3 No Wednesday activities for children: Church-wide Committee Night January 10 Wednesday Activities Resume GA and RA Classes resume on January 10 Solo Mission Projects GA and RA boys and girls may begin this Fall to work on Mission Projects. All grade school children are encouraged to do an individual mission project and both can choose to race in the RA car race in March. Plan now and begin serving in a special way. Mother/Daughter Retreat The Mother/Daughter Retreat info is available! Check with your daughter s GA teacher or Stacie Forrest, the GA Director for the packet. Children s Day February 28, 2018 I will need parent and adult volunteers for the children s day lead team. Please contact me. RAGA Offering for Global Missions You can still bring your Global Mission offering to church. You can give to the wishing well out in the lobby for a fun way to give. 2018 Summer Dates Vacation Bible School June 13-16 Passportkids Camp July 2-5 Montreat, NC
Katie Medlin, kmedlin@tbcraleigh.com It is hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. The excitement, the hustle and bustle, and magic of the week is so wonderful. I hope you will remember why we celebrate Christmas-Jesus. I share these verses with you and your family in hopes we all can reflect over the rich story of Christmas, of Jesus, this week. 1. Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (ESV) A child was born. He was named Jesus. And He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He will reign forever. I wonder if the shepherds shouted out such truth? After all, they would have known what Isaiah had prophesied years earlier. 2. Luke 2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. (ESV) Sometimes we skip over these verses. Linus quotes them very well in Charlie Brown, but have you really listened to them and pondered? Think... a baby born in a stable, with animals, and then Shepards come to worship this baby. After standing there for who knows how long, the shepherds leave glorifying and praising God. We too, can have that awe and glorify our God this season. 3. Galatians 4:4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law. (ESB) Joy to the World gets it right. Let earth receive her king. Jesus was born. The curse of sin would now be broken. God, who is faithful, did what He set out to do way back in Reminder There will be NO early service OR Sunday School on Sunday, December 24th. There will be NO early service, Sunday December 31st. Genesis. The time was right. All the characters were in place. 4. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.(esb) When reading the Christmas story with your children this year, think of these verses and consider the five senses. What was heard? seen? smelled? touched? tasted? Make the biographical story more real to those who are learning. As you listen to the music on the radio, discuss the words with your kids. Pull out the Bible and read the story that never gets old and that we can never hear enough. Merry Christmas, my friends! Christ has come and for that we give thanks. JOIN US Christmas Eve as we Celebrate the Birth of Jesus. 10:55am Lessons, Carols and Communion (Childcare Provided through age 4) 5:00 pm Candlelight Service with Communion (Childcare Provided through age 4) HOLIDAY WORSHIP CARE Volunteer Opportunities (Preschool Age) Christmas Eve, December 24 5:00pm Care needed from 4:30pm - 6:20pm Please Contact Katie by calling the church office or by email at kmedlin@tbcraleigh. com if you are willing and able to help!
www.rocraleigh.com Rev. Spencer Good, sgood@rocraleigh.com s (919) 787-4991 ROC Volunteers The volunteers schedule is subject to change. If no volunteer is available, the ROC may close, even during regular hours. ROC Closed December 25 - January 1 Saturdays in January Monday, January 1 Closed Tuesday, January 2 8am-11am Volunteers Needed 11am-2pm Marcel Beaudreau 3pm-6pm Shirley Eason, Doris Young 6pm-9pm Charla Peel, JoAnn Bell Wednesday, January 3 8am-11am Miller & Liz Warren 11am-2pm Denise Rogers 7:45pm-9pm Wendy Harder Thursday, January 4 8am-11am Jane Sauls 11am-2pm Marcel Beaudreau 3pm-6pm Troy & Shirley Pegram 6pm-9pm Edythe McKinney Friday, January 5 8am-11am Jayne Simpkins 11am-2pm Jackie Mizelle Saturday, January 6 9am - 12pm Closed ROC Calendar 14th Annual ROC n Golf Tournament May 21, 2018 12th Annual North Hills 5K September 8, 2018 ROC Hours ROC Closed December 25 - January 1 Reopens Tuesday, January 2 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 Closed ROC Activities December 24 - January 6 ROC Closed December 25 - January 1 Reopens Tuesday, January 2 Group Fitness Classes W 7:00-8:00am ROC Floor Dance-It Group Fitness W, F 9:15-10:15am ROC Floor Stroller Strides T 8:45am - 9:45am Multi-Purpose Senior Strength & Stretch T, Th 5:30-6:30am ROC Floor Fit for Mom T, Th 8:00-9:00am ROC Floor Dance-It Group Fitness
www.rocraleigh.com Rev. Spencer Good, sgood@rocraleigh.com s (919) 787-4991 For more information go to www.tbcupward.com 100 DAYS of PRAYER November 20, 2017 through February 27, 2018 Practices January 8 & 9 15 & 16 22 & 23 29 & 30 February 5 & 6 12 & 13 19 & 20 Games January Saturdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 February Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24 Celebration Night Tuesday, February 27 Volunteers Needed 2nd Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm 2nd Wednesday 7:45pm - 9:00pm 3rd Monday 6:00pm - 9:00pm Contact Michelle: 919-787-3740 or mkranz@tbcraleigh.com if you can sub short term or know of anyone interested in taking on a regular spot. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
ETC VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Host: Angie Ferree Assis. Host: Teran Canterbury 10:55 am Worship Service 0-4 mos Dianne Clausen 5-10 mos Melinda Cook, Brenn Kirton 11-14 mos Stephanie Treadway, Lisa Paula 15-19 mos Shelly King, Wally Hinkleman 20-24 mos Jennifer McFarling, Faye Hinkleman 2 yrs Tom Cook, Mark Blashaw 3 yrs Fred & Gabrielle Paula, Molly Kovacs 4 yrs Bill McFarling, Michelle & Macey Dreese Special Needs Care: Holly Shaw (Hostess), Star Davis, Carol Donovan SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Host: Sarah Payne Assist. Host: Stephanie Avent 10:55 am Worship Service 0-4 mos Monty Monteith, Crystal Burriss 5-10 mos Karen Spilman, Helen Monteith 11-14 mos Michael Burriss, Dana Sumner 15-19 mos Brian Sumner, Lindsey Recktenwald 20-24 mos Allison or Regan Williams 2 yrs Sam & Rosemary Spilman, Susan or Jason Pintuff 3 yrs Bill Shelton, Sarah Fry 4 yrs Sheldon Fry, Peggy Paul, Ellis Payne Special Needs Care: Holly Shaw (Hostess) Vision for Growth 12-17-17 Growing through Bible Study... Members Age Group Present New Members Visitors Adults 516 0 12 Students 131 0 2 Children 67 0 1 Preschool 65 0 1 Totals 779 0 16 Sunday School Total 795 Growing through Worship... 8:45am Worship Attendance 383 10:55am Worship Attendance 681 Total Worship Attendance 1,064 Growing through Stewardship... (YTD totals through 11/30/2017) YTD General Fund Needs (Budget) $2,692,800.00 YTD Operating Receipts $2,380,889.75 YTD Operating Expenses $2,428,752.26 Capital Campaign Capital Campaign Pledges $4,163,680.00 Pledged Money Received $3,484,864.89 Total Received $3,980,567.18 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Tel: 919-787-3740 Fax: 919-787-4884 Prayer Line: 781-PRAY (7729) www.tbcraleigh.com Dr. G. Jeffery Roberts Senior Pastor ext. 4850 jroberts@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Hal Melton Assoc. Pastor, Missions & Senior Adults ext. 4858 hmelton@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Steve Byers Assoc. Pastor, Worship & Music ext. 4861 slbyers@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Karen Metcalf Eickhoff Assoc. Pastor, Education & Families ext. 4855 kmetcalf@tbcraleigh.com Rev. Spencer Good Assoc. Pastor, Administration & Recreation ext. 4856 sgood@rocraleigh.com Rev. Lydia Tatum Assoc. Pastor, Ministry & Outreach ext. 4857 ltatum@tbcraleigh.com Christian Davis Minister to Students ext. 4860 cdavis@tbcraleigh.com Katie Medlin Minister to Preschool & Families ext. 4859 kmedlin@tbcraleigh.com Rebekah Gordon Student Ministry Assoc. ext. 4860 rgordon@tbcraleigh.com Jan Brown, Financial Administrator ext. 4853 janbrown@tbcraleigh.com Reenie Shore, Pastoral Secretary ext. 4851 rshore@tbcraleigh.com RaNada Thornton, Ministerial Secretary ext. 4854 rthornton@tbcraleigh.com Michelle Kranz, Ministerial Secretary ext. 4852 mkranz@tbcraleigh.com Maria Miller, Weekday Preschool Director ext. 4864 preschool@tbcraleigh.com Debbie Surface, Weekday Preschool Admin. ext. 4865 Rev. Wayne Rogers, Organist Ramona Green, Barbara Bowen Pianists E-mail newsletter articles no later than Noon Fridays to: info@tbcraleigh.com. 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 006-883) is published weekly, except July 4th week and Christmas week by Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. Periodical postage paid at Raleigh, NC. Postmaster: Send address changes to Trinity Times, 4815 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609