Sunday, Nov. 18 – Dec. 16
Please select an Angel from the tree and sign up in the Lower Atrium. Gifts will be distributed to St. John's Church in Walltown and to Families Moving Forward. Return the gift to the lower Atrium with the Angel attached by December 16. Thank you!
In this month’s edition:
Pastor’s letter from Allan Poole on cultivating gratitude in a culture of critics.
Holiday Hospitality opportunities with International Students, Inc.
“A Mother-in-law’s Prayer” - Ali Shoenfelt’s journey from a teenager who had angrily walked away from God after losing her father, to a woman who seeks our Father’s voice and tries to follow him.
“Passing the Peas with Jesus” - A glimpse into Noreen Naiman’s thoughts on a Tuesday as she prepares dinner for Pass the Peas with Reality Ministries.
Upcoming special mission offering for homelessness.
Update from session on the new parental leave policy and Future Vision Fund allocations.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m., Blacknall Fellowship Hall (1902 Perry St., Durham)
Interested?
Click here to learn more about the course.
Enjoy a delicious dinner, learn how to build a strong marriage, and hear from couples who have taken the Marriage Course. Blacknall’s next course will be offered Thursdays, Jan. 17- March 7, 2019, those interested may sign up at the party.
Have friends who could benefit? Invite them for a course preview- they do not need to attend Blacknall. Engaged, co-habiting, co-parenting, and separated couples are all welcome to take the course.
RSVP here by Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Questions? Contact Ali Shoenfelt (ali@blacknall.org).
December 27-31, 2018 | St. Louis, MO
Blacknall offers tuition scholarships to all members/attenders who apply to attend Urbana Mission Conference. Special consideration is given to seniors in High School or students attending colleges away from Durham.
Blacknall is also offering scholarships to students interested in a short term 1-2 month mission next summer. For more information, contact David Dunderdale.
Sunday, November 4
A friendly reminder to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening, November 3.
Sunday, October 28, 8:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Services
We look forward to the dance worship team leading us in worship this Sunday.
Sunday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. Worship Service
We rejoice in the upcoming ordination of Chris Blumhofer, which will take place within the 11 a.m. worship service.
Our friends at Walltown Neighborhood Ministries have invited us to join them in reaching out to victims of Hurricane Florence and needy families locally here in Durham. Please pick up a form from the Lower Atrium for one of our “neighbors” and their specific need. We are asked to contribute the following items to be collected by Saturday, Oct. 27. Bring your boxed and labeled items to Blacknall by Thursday, Oct. 25, and we will deliver them to St. John’s.
Case of Bottled Water
Cleaning Supplies: 5-gallon bucket from Home Depot and Clorox, gloves, Pine-Sol, Windex, sponges, Mr. Clean sponges, paper towels, gloves, duct tape, face masks, trash bags, insect repellent, disinfectant wipes, and rubber gloves.
Christmas Gift Cards for Children and Disabled Seniors: Visa, Wal-Mart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target and Sears
Personal Items: lotion, soap, hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, isopropyl alcohol, Vaseline, shampoo, conditioner, washcloths, towels
Food & Supplies Gift Cards: Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Dollar Tree, Food Lion, Costco, or Sam’s Club
Please label all boxes (example: Female Teen Care Package and Christmas Gift card) and include a note of encouragement.
Blacknall is joining with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity on Saturday November 3 to "muck out" houses damaged by the hurricane(s). We will carpool, leaving Blacknall around 5:30 a.m., work 8-2 p.m., and then drive home. Sign up here. Can't go Nov. 3? Grab your small group, Sunday school, or just a couple friends and pick another day to go. Sign up here. Contact: Rick Copland or Bob Leslie.
Sunday, October 21
The race goes through many neighborhoods around Blacknall. Find out if you need to amend your drive to Blacknall by viewing the above map. For more details, visit the Race Fest website.
Sunday, October 21, 12:30 p.m. | Community Room
Join us after the 2nd service for a potluck lunch with members of the Congo Initiative Board USA. This is a great opportunity to meet the board members and learn about the work of Congo Initiative. Bring a friend and a dish to share.