Church Announcements and News
MAY IS VISITATION MONTH AT WRBC! Everyone is encouraged to call or visit persons on the sick and shut-in or bereavement list. Special recognition will be given to individuals who turn in the most visitation forms (available inthe Church Office). See the back of the church newsletter for names to contact. For additional names, contact Minister Anita Hammond at 919-530-1914. Someone is waiting to hear from you!
ATTENTION GRADUATES! Please submit your graduation information to the Church Office. Be sure to include graduation date, school, diploma, degree, honors, etc. Also, submit a picture for the newsletter. You may bring the information to the Church Office or email it to wrbc@whiterockbaptistchurch.org.
The FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE Committee is planning a day of learning and merrymaking on Saturday, May 24. This one-day challenging event will address everyone (married couples, singles, young adults, and teens) who believes we are ready for change. More details will follow in the coming weeks. PLEASE SET ASIDE THIS DATE AS A MUST! Dr. Irene Perry
The WRBC BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY will present Dr. Edward E. Moody, Chair of the Department of Counseling at NCCU and author of "First Aid for Emotional Hurts", at the May 27 meeting of the Shepard-Williams-Womack Mission Circle. Mr. Moody will discuss "Dealing With Grief, Trauma and Loss" from a biblical perspective in his role as a pastor. A special thanks to Rev. Thelma Battle, Mission Circle President, for agreeing to host Dr. Moody and to Dr. Barnetta White for recommending him. Min. Anita Hammond
AN AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM is still in need of team members. You do not have to run at all, just walk as little or as much as you would like on th day of relay (May 31). Of course, we need each team member to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. A sign-in sheet and other information is in the Relay mailbox in the Library or contact Helen Featherson or Kimberly Sherrill.
WRBC ENRICHMENT SUMMER CAMP
(grades 2-7) is June 9-27. We are seeking teachers and volunteers. If you are interested, contact Deacon Earle Manhertz at 490-0483 or by email at kcjm4@msn.com or call the Church Office at 688-8136. The cost is $100.00/week. Registration fee is $10. There is a 20% discount for additional children int he same family. We welcome donations of any amount to sponsor a child. Applications are available in the Church Office or see Seacon Manhertz.
Journey with us at VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL this year on "The Ultimate Biblical Trek." 1 Peter 3:15 says that we are to "...be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you...". Come and learn what it means to be a defender of your faith. The children will embard upon a tour of the seven C's of history: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Comsummation. The teens and adults will study Apologetics to become proficient at defending their Christian faith. Set aside June 23-27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM to take part in this dynamic study. Dinner will be served nightly at 5:30 PM. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Dr. Perry/Patricia Moore
The 2008 PRAYER RETREAT is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 3-4. Make plans now to attend our eithth annual retreat. The cost this year is $120. If you want to begin making payments now, please do so through the Church Office. Questions? Contact Eloise Jordan at 957-8345.
THE NURSERY IS OPEN!every Sunday at 9:00 AM until the end of worship service. If you are interested in working with the Nursery, please contact the Church Office. Dr. Linda Hubbard
SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSES ARE SUSPENDED until further notice. If you are interested in participating in our senior exercise class, contact the Church Office. Dr. Irene Perry
Anyone interested in becoming a VISITATION DISCIPLE for the church family, contact Min. Donald White at 422-5698 or the Church Office.
The BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY is scheduling sessions only on request. If you are in need, call the Church Office to schedule a session. Min. Anita Hammond/Mrs. Phyllis Thomas-Thorpe
We will be praying for our US service men and women serving overseas in the US Military and Iraqi/Afghanistan veterans during noon-day prayer. Please submit names to Rev. Jean-Luc Charles at revcharles@whiterockbaptistchurch.org.
THE PRAYER MINISTRY WANTS TO PRAY FOR YOU when we gather for our special prayer time in the Sanctuary 15 5:30 PM every Wednesday! Submit your request using the forms next to the Prayer Request Boxes located in the vestibule and on the table outside the Church Library. Requests may be anonymous. Brenda Allen/Eloise Jordan
The OUTREACH MINISTRY is looking for individuals to join a new evangelism team to help us take advantage of some unique non-traditional evangelistic opportunities. If you are creative and like to think outside the box, we want you to join us! Contact Rev. Charles at 919-688-8136, Ext. 21, or revcharles@whiterockbaptistchurch.org.
The FAITH AND FITNESS EXERCISE CLASS meets each Monday evening at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your weights, large towel or pad and join us for an hour of fun, exercise and low-impact aerobics. Meredythe Holmes
DON'F FORGET to drop your change (bills are welcome) in the Change for Children jars located in the various hallways. Money collected is used to help purchase school supplies and clothing items for needy children at WG Pearson Elementary School and to pay for field trips for children who would not othrwise be able to go. Outreach Ministry
