Triangle Diaspora Lab
April 19-21, 2024 (Fri evening, Saturday morning-evening, Sunday afternoon)
Fee: $10.00 per person for Dinner on Saturday
Place: TBA
The Diaspora Lab offers experiential training for ministry leaders to enhance their effectiveness in obeying the Great Commission among immigrants, refugees, and international students. Following completion of the D Lab, participants will have the ability to implement more impactful diaspora ministry within their churches and engage in collaborative efforts with other churches to reach the diaspora population in the Triangle area.
For more information contact: Sammy Joo, NC Baptists, sjoo@ncbaptist.org
For more information contact: Sammy Joo, NC Baptists, sjoo@ncbaptist.org
RBA Semi-Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Fellowship Meal 5:30 pm
Host Church: McCullers Community Baptist Church, 133 Rand Rd, Raleigh, NC
Menu: Fried Chicken, BBQ, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies, Banana Pudding, and Tea
Meal Cost: $13.00 per person, make dinner reservations by Thursday, April 25 by calling 919.231.3995.
Worship and Program 6:30 pm
Presentation of Church Credentials
Full Membership:
Calvary Baptist Church, Morrisville, NC
Christ International Church, Cary, NC
Mountain Grove Baptist Church, Louisburg, NC
New Life Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC
Patricia Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC
Triangle Fellowship Church, Morrisville, NC
Watch-Care:
Jesus Love Korean Church, Cary, NC
Kingdom Harvest Church, Garner, NC
Lord’s Wing Korean Baptist Church, Apex, NC
The Church at Perry Creek, Raleigh, NC
Mission Focus - We are Better Together
The Great Commission In Partnership:
Eritrean Congregation and Good Hope Baptist Church, Cary
The Great Commission In Mission:
Olch and Lori Enskyy of the Ukraine will share their testimony as they serve as missionaries to the Ukrainians here in the Triangle Area.
Children's Music Camp
June 24 - 27, 2024
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Daily
Concert Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:00 pm
Featured Musical:
The Greatest Hymn on Earth created by Christy Semsen and arranged by Nathaniel Semsen & Daniel Semsen.
Musical Director: Sherry Lattin
Sherry is a teacher at Southside Christian Elementary School in Raleigh. She holds a B.M. degree from the University of South Carolina and M.M. degrees in music history and violin performance from Bowling Green State University. Her teaching experiences include elementary and high school ensembles, private lessons, and AP music theory. She is excited to share her love of music and the Lord with the children at Children’s Music Camp. Sherry is involved in the music ministry and an active member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Drama Directors: Hunter Pearce, Children’s Minister at Aversboro Road Baptist in Garner and Benjamin Steward, Children’s Minister at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Interest Group Leaders:
Talented music leaders from local churches and music schools will lead our interest groups.
Camp Location: Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529
Interest Group Choices:
Grades 1-3
Cost of Camp: $80.00 (Includes t-shirt, daily snack, drink and an excellent week of camp!)
Contact Iris Woodard at 919.231.3995 or email iris@raleighbaptists.org with any questions you may have. Please see full informational flyer below.
The Greatest Hymn on Earth created by Christy Semsen and arranged by Nathaniel Semsen & Daniel Semsen.
Musical Director: Sherry Lattin
Sherry is a teacher at Southside Christian Elementary School in Raleigh. She holds a B.M. degree from the University of South Carolina and M.M. degrees in music history and violin performance from Bowling Green State University. Her teaching experiences include elementary and high school ensembles, private lessons, and AP music theory. She is excited to share her love of music and the Lord with the children at Children’s Music Camp. Sherry is involved in the music ministry and an active member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Drama Directors: Hunter Pearce, Children’s Minister at Aversboro Road Baptist in Garner and Benjamin Steward, Children’s Minister at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Interest Group Leaders:
Talented music leaders from local churches and music schools will lead our interest groups.
Camp Location: Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529
Interest Group Choices:
Grades 1-3
- Choir Chimes
- Interpretive Movement
- Violin
- Orff
- Sign Language
- Handbells
- Interpretive Movement
- Ukulele
- Orff
- Sign Language
Cost of Camp: $80.00 (Includes t-shirt, daily snack, drink and an excellent week of camp!)
Contact Iris Woodard at 919.231.3995 or email iris@raleighbaptists.org with any questions you may have. Please see full informational flyer below.
2023 Children's Music Camp Highlights
We had an incredible week of camp with the kids! Watch below to see how much fun and music was made!
Spring Senior Adult Rally
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Salem Baptist Church, Apex, NC
Hosted by:
Salem Baptist Church
1821 N. Salem Street
Apex, NC 27523
Time:
Registration begins at 9:30 am
Program begins at 10:00 am concludes with lunch
Cost:
$15.00 per person (registration deadline is Monday, April 15)
Menu:
Smoked Pork BBQ, Boiled Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn Muffins, Assorted Desserts
Make checks payable to:
Raleigh Baptist Association
Mail check and registration list to:
Raleigh Baptist Association
PO Box 46659
Raleigh, NC 27620
For more information, contact Iris Woodard at 919.231.3995 ext. 106 or email iris@raleighbaptists.org
Salem Baptist Church
1821 N. Salem Street
Apex, NC 27523
Time:
Registration begins at 9:30 am
Program begins at 10:00 am concludes with lunch
Cost:
$15.00 per person (registration deadline is Monday, April 15)
Menu:
Smoked Pork BBQ, Boiled Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn Muffins, Assorted Desserts
Make checks payable to:
Raleigh Baptist Association
Mail check and registration list to:
Raleigh Baptist Association
PO Box 46659
Raleigh, NC 27620
For more information, contact Iris Woodard at 919.231.3995 ext. 106 or email iris@raleighbaptists.org
Featuring:
Phillips & Banks is a progressive southern gospel quartet from the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Married couples, Jacob and Carmen Phillips and Caleb and Autumn Banks bring a collectively distinctive and smooth sound to their music that sets them apart. They strive to communicate the hope and forgiveness that can be found through a relationship with Jesus as well as encourage and spur on fellow believers to live for him. Phillips and Banks strives to minister with authentic and transparent testimonies and music that speaks from each of the personal relationships with the Lord
Missions Moment:
Richard Brunson, Executive Director, of Baptists on Mission will share ways you and your church can be involved in ServeNC.
ServeNC is a missions blitz in your community. Imagine your whole church active in missions in your community! The dates for 2024 are August 3-10, 2024. Pick one day or several days during this ServeNC week. Imagine the impact of hundreds of churches across North Carolina serving their communities during this week!
Worship:
Rev. Jeff Olds, Minister of Music, of Salem Baptist Church will lead our congregational worship time. We look forward to a time of praise and worship together.
Phillips & Banks is a progressive southern gospel quartet from the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Married couples, Jacob and Carmen Phillips and Caleb and Autumn Banks bring a collectively distinctive and smooth sound to their music that sets them apart. They strive to communicate the hope and forgiveness that can be found through a relationship with Jesus as well as encourage and spur on fellow believers to live for him. Phillips and Banks strives to minister with authentic and transparent testimonies and music that speaks from each of the personal relationships with the Lord
Missions Moment:
Richard Brunson, Executive Director, of Baptists on Mission will share ways you and your church can be involved in ServeNC.
ServeNC is a missions blitz in your community. Imagine your whole church active in missions in your community! The dates for 2024 are August 3-10, 2024. Pick one day or several days during this ServeNC week. Imagine the impact of hundreds of churches across North Carolina serving their communities during this week!
Worship:
Rev. Jeff Olds, Minister of Music, of Salem Baptist Church will lead our congregational worship time. We look forward to a time of praise and worship together.
AVERSBORO ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, GARNER NC
Aversboro Road Baptist Church, Aversboro Road, Garner, NC - Monday, April 22nd, 2024, starting at 6:45 pm
The N.C. Baptist Singers and Orchestra is comprised of musicians from N.C. Baptist churches who present sacred music representing many styles during a statewide concert tour. Each concert begins at 6:45 p.m., and there is no charge to attend.
Each time the group gathers, they share a deeply spiritual experience. In rehearsal, they worship God through the texts they sing and the stories they share with one another. As a community of dedicated church musicians, they pray for one another, laugh with one another and cry with one another. In concert, they offer their musical gifts to God as others are led to worship God. In all they do, they seek to reflect Christ’s love and to give God the glory through their worship together.
Aversboro Road Baptist Church, Aversboro Road, Garner, NC - Monday, April 22nd, 2024, starting at 6:45 pm
The N.C. Baptist Singers and Orchestra is comprised of musicians from N.C. Baptist churches who present sacred music representing many styles during a statewide concert tour. Each concert begins at 6:45 p.m., and there is no charge to attend.
Each time the group gathers, they share a deeply spiritual experience. In rehearsal, they worship God through the texts they sing and the stories they share with one another. As a community of dedicated church musicians, they pray for one another, laugh with one another and cry with one another. In concert, they offer their musical gifts to God as others are led to worship God. In all they do, they seek to reflect Christ’s love and to give God the glory through their worship together.
Baptist Children's Homes of NC Food Round Up
Join us as we collect gift cards, food, cleaning supplies, etc. for the Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina.
Collection dates for the Raleigh Baptist Association: May 1 - 2, 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Drop Off Address: Raleigh Baptist Association, 820 S. New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Click the link below for a full list of needed items.
Collection dates for the Raleigh Baptist Association: May 1 - 2, 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Drop Off Address: Raleigh Baptist Association, 820 S. New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Click the link below for a full list of needed items.
ReThink Poverty
A Community Action Poverty Simulation
hosted by The Caring Connections Ministry
This is an interactive poverty exercise designed to help participants understand the barriers and realities our low-income neighbors encounter daily. As a participant, you will gain a deeper understanding of the complex and interconnected issues of poverty and experience the emotional impact of these challenges.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 6:30-9:00 PM
Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 8400 Poole Road, Knightdale
Ages: Best suited for ages 14 and older.
Registration is required to ensure we have enough participants for the event to run effectively. You may opt to serve in a provider role on the sign-up link. Those in a provider role will need to arrive at 5:45 for a brief training.
RSVP: cynthia@caringconnectionsministry.com
Questions or more information contact Cynthia Thelen at cynthia@caringconnectionsministry.com
919-231-3995 ext. 109. Most roles in the simulation require walking around the room. Please contact me with any concerns about physical limitations and we will plan accordingly for your assigned role.
- During a two-hour simulation, participants are assigned roles as members of a family facing barriers of poverty, or as providers of a community resource utilized by a family.
- In the family member role, you are given a card with the unique circumstances your family is facing.
- You will walk through four, 15-minute “weeks” where you must provide food, shelter, and necessities for your family, while managing scenarios related to transportation, healthcare, education and employment, and interact with community resources located around the simulation room.
- At the end, there will be time to discuss what you learned and the emotions you experienced.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 6:30-9:00 PM
Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 8400 Poole Road, Knightdale
Ages: Best suited for ages 14 and older.
Registration is required to ensure we have enough participants for the event to run effectively. You may opt to serve in a provider role on the sign-up link. Those in a provider role will need to arrive at 5:45 for a brief training.
RSVP: cynthia@caringconnectionsministry.com
Questions or more information contact Cynthia Thelen at cynthia@caringconnectionsministry.com
919-231-3995 ext. 109. Most roles in the simulation require walking around the room. Please contact me with any concerns about physical limitations and we will plan accordingly for your assigned role.
Summer Mission Opportunity
Backpacks and School Supplies for Children in Need:
The Raleigh Baptist Association is collecting the following items to be distributed to children in need.
Select items you would like to donate and drop off at the RBA office located at 820 S. New Hope Rd, Raleigh. Drop off times are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Please deliver by August 5, 2024.
Backpacks (sturdy, high-quality bags to ensure extended use)
Elementary Students:
#2 Pencil Pack
Pencil Pouch (no boxes)
Glue Sticks
Crayons/Colored Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Pocket Folders
Composition Notebooks
Highlighters
Loose-Leaf Paper (wide-rule)
Binders (older elementary grades)
Spiral Notebook
Middle/High School Students:
Pen Pack
Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Highlighters
Loose-Leaf Paper (college rule)
Spiral Notebook – Multi-Subject
Post It Notes
3 Ring Binder
Composition Notebook
Backpacks and School Supplies for Children in Need:
The Raleigh Baptist Association is collecting the following items to be distributed to children in need.
Select items you would like to donate and drop off at the RBA office located at 820 S. New Hope Rd, Raleigh. Drop off times are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Please deliver by August 5, 2024.
Backpacks (sturdy, high-quality bags to ensure extended use)
Elementary Students:
#2 Pencil Pack
Pencil Pouch (no boxes)
Glue Sticks
Crayons/Colored Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Pocket Folders
Composition Notebooks
Highlighters
Loose-Leaf Paper (wide-rule)
Binders (older elementary grades)
Spiral Notebook
Middle/High School Students:
Pen Pack
Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Highlighters
Loose-Leaf Paper (college rule)
Spiral Notebook – Multi-Subject
Post It Notes
3 Ring Binder
Composition Notebook
