Pastor’s letter from Goodie Bell
Prayer & fasting for Durham with St. John’s Missionary Baptist
March calendar
And more!
Lenten Simple Supper & Services
Wednesdays, March 6-April 10
SUPPERS
6-6:45 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
A simple meal for $3/person, $10/family (no charge for potlucks on March 6 and April 10); payment accepted at the dinner.
SERVICES
7-7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
Come and worship as we journey together toward Easter. Children 3rd grade and older are welcome in the service. To help with meal prep or clean up, please sign up here.
CHILDCARE
6:50-7:40 p.m
Infant - Age 3: Nursery Hallway
Age 4 - 2nd Grade: Programming in room 109
Art work by Janice Joy Little.
The Betty Storytelling
Thursday, Mar. 14, 7:30-9 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
An Women’s Ministry evening of live storytelling that keeps Christ in the story. In the spirit of Lent, the theme of this Betty is "Relinquishment." We have a great set of speakers lined up: Jill French, Karen Struble, and Margot Hausmann. Contact: Kirsten Burkart.
Ash Wednesday Potluck & Service
Ash Wednesday Potluck Dinner
Wednesday, March 6, 6-6:45 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
All are invited to dinner before the service. Please bring a dish or side to share.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, March 6, 7-7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
A service marking the beginning of Lent, followed by the imposition of ashes. Children third grade and older are welcome in the service. Childcare: 6:50-7:40 p.m. Infant - Age 3: Nursery Hallway. Age 4 - 2nd Grade: Programming in room 109.
Job Opening: Children’s Ministry Director
Blacknall is hiring a Director of Nursery and Preschool Children’s Ministries. The director is charged with the responsibility to develop, implement, and evaluate all church programs for nurturing the church’s youngest children in the faith, from birth to pre-Kindergarten, and for encouraging and enabling parents and volunteers in their crucial roles in this regard. This is a part-time 25 hours per week position.
View the full job description here.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter that includes a brief statement of faith to childrensearch@blacknall.org.
Mid-Winter Game Night!
Friday, Feb. 15 6:30-9 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
The Hospitality Committee will have various board games on hand and encourages you to bring any of your favorite games to share. Please come and join in the fun! If you have any questions, contact Stefanie Tokiyama.
Hosting an Open Table: Lessons in Christian Hospitality
Wednesdays, January 16, 23, & February 27
6-7:30 p.m.
Steve Hinkle and Ali Shoenfelt are facilitating this dinner and discussion series hosted by Blacknall's Evangelism Team. We'll study the Biblical mandate to love our neighbors (or co-workers, classmates, etc.), learn practical ways to engage the non-believers among us, and challenge each other to try something new. After the first two meetings, we’ll break for five weeks to practice what we’ve learned. On February 27, we’ll come together to discuss our experiences. Dinner and childcare provided. Bonus: Pastors Allan and David are cooking the first meal!
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Steve Hinkle or Ali Shoenfelt
Mental Health First Aid
Saturday, Feb. 23, 8-5 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Please note, because of a family crisis for the Alliance Behavioral Health trainer, the date has been moved from Feb. 9 to Feb. 23.
Mental Health First Aid, led by Alliance Behavioral Health facilitators, gives lay people an overview of mental illness. The facilitators offer guidelines for helping a community member showing signs of a mental illness or crisis. They encourage ways to connect people with the appropriate professional, peer, social or self-help care. Any adult may take the 8-hour course at no charge. Lunch is provided. To insure a proper count for materials and for the lunch, please contact Blacknall church office (919-286-5586) or register through the above link.
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Margaret Frothingham
New Small Groups
Several small groups are forming this month and other existing groups have openings for new group members. Small groups meet weekly in someone's home and are a great way to get to know people better.
Watch this space in coming weeks for an updated list of open groups. For more information, contact David Dunderdale.
Open Groups
Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. Small Group
Bible study lead by David Crow with sharing, prayer, and occasional meals together. Three open spots. Hosted by David and Kristy Ponce in Durham. Contact: Kristy PonceMondays 7-8:30 p.m. Small Group
Book study on Gospel in Life by Tim Keller, facilitated by Abby Stitsinger and Lauren Holahan. Jan. 28 through mid-April. Seven open spots. Hosted by Abby Stitsinger in Durham. if you would like to join this group, please contact Lauren Holahan.Sundays 4-6 p.m. Small Group
Book study on Gospel in Life by Tim Keller, facilitated by Lauren Holahan. Eight open spots. Hosted by Kim Dunderdale in Durham. To join, contact Kim.
Financial Freedom in 2019
Tuesday, January 8, 7-9 p.m.
Led by life-coach Heidi Hackney this seminar offers 5 steps that lead to solid financial practices that will serve you for a lifetime. Do you wonder where your money goes? Are there things in your life that are not working? Whether it is related to finances or not, these practices will lead you to good stewardship of what you already have and create an attitude of abundance and appreciation. Come to this dynamic, interactive two-hour workshop and leave with a 30-day plan to implement immediately and start 2019 on the right path. Cost: $39 includes workbook. Class limit is 14.
Location: Upper Room
Contact: Heidi Hackney