Friday Fast

Listening in the Wilderness with Jesus

a Time of Prayer and Fasting for Repentance and Healing

Fridays in July

The elders on Session and the pastors are inviting the congregation to join them as they enter into a fast with our Young Adults. Each Friday for the month of July you are invited to fast for lunch and to spend that time in prayer. In this time of fasting we are asking God to reveal what he is doing in each one individually, what he is doing in the Church, in our nation, and in the world.  It is a time of prayer for individual and corporate repentance, particularly around the issue of racism. It is asking God to answer the question, “What can we do?”

Here is an invitation for you from Mark Paulson, one of our elders.

Weekday Prayer - 8:30-8:50 a.m.

You are also invited to join with others via Zoom for a time of reading scripture aloud and praying.

Friday Fasting Debrief - 5 p.m.

We will debrief the fast each Friday at 5 p.m. on Zoom to share what we are hearing from the Holy Spirit in this time. In this season of multiple crises, let us join together in seeking the Lord.

Margaret Frothingham Farewell Video & Drive-By

Margaret’s 15 years of faithful service to Blacknall comes to conclusion at the end of June. Help us celebrate and thank her!

Sunday, June 28, 4 & 5:30 p.m.

• 4 p.m. – View the parting video interview with Margaret.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Drive-by parade at Blacknall to celebrate Margaret.

  Drive up Iredell from Markham and turn right on Perry. Margaret and Rich will be at the base of the church stairs out front. Please wave and honk while staying in your cars.

Walltown Neighborhood Ministries Food Bank Help

Sign up here

Food needs appear to be increasing in Durham. The Food Bank in Walltown is now serving well over 100 families each month. Volunteers are needed to shop, sort, and distribute food. You can sign up at the above link.

Contact: Sylvia Belcher.

Service of Lament

This event has passed, but you’re invited to listen and follow along with the order of service below.

The last few months have been an intense time for us as a congregation and as a nation. In addition to the stresses and losses of COVID-19, we have witnessed the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd and the protests and turmoil that have followed. In times like this it is good for us to come together and humble ourselves in prayer. We will be led over Zoom in a time of lament, confession, and asking for God’s Kingdom to come. 

Order of Service

Welcome and Introduction to Lament | David Dunderdale

Invocation | Goodie Bell

Prayer of Lament | Julie Leyva

Prayer of Confession | Margaret Frothigham, prayer; Dana McCarty, song

Prayer of Healing and Hope | Paul Tshihamba

Song “Your Peace Will Make Us One” | Dana McCarty

Closing & Benediction | Allan Poole

Gather Over Zoom

As we strive to stay connected while apart, consider joining others virtually.

Sunday Morning Worship | 9, 10, 11:15 a.m.

Join a gathering over Zoom to go through the Blacknall liturgy together. Contact hosts for more information. 

• Sundays at 9 a.m. | Contact Steve Hinkle

• Sundays at 10 a.m.  | Contact Stefanie Tokiyama

• Sundays at 11:15 a.m. with Young Adults & Friends | Contact Julie Leyva

Sunday School | 10 a.m.

Participate in a Sunday school class through a regular telephone call or Zoom computer link! The following classes are meeting and would welcome your participation. To receive a zoom link, reach out to the group contact person. All classes meet on Sundays at 10 a.m.

• Growing in Grace
  Class Leader: Paul Immanuel
  Topic: In depth study of the Gospel of John
  Teaching style: discussion
  Contact: Paul Immanuel, 919-489-0321 

• Reading Scripture Together
  Class Leaders: John Hamilton and Michael Whisenhunt
  Topic: A study of Romans
  Teaching style: reading of assigned scripture passage before class and discussion of this text together.
  Contact: John Hamilton, 919-599-3519

• 30s, 40s, & Friends
  Class Leaders: Matt Bridges, Tanya Moore, Alicia Ramos, Roxanne & James Van Farowe, et al
  Topic: Stories from class members about encounters with God and scripture
  Teaching style: 5-10 minute story followed by discussion in small groups
  Contact: Kendra Varnell

Weekday Morning Scripture Reading

Mondays-Fridays, 8:30-8:50 a.m.
A group of Young Adults will gather for a short welcome, reading aloud for 15 minutes, and a short prayer as we head off into our days. We would love to have Blacknall friends of all ages join us. For zoom details, contact Justin Rasmussen.