The Session has designated a day of prayer and fasting for the Blacknall community on Monday, August 29 as we enter into a critical time in our Senior Pastor search. We invite you to prayerfully consider fasting on that day, then joining the elders and deacons in the Community Room from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. for worship and prayer (the time normally set aside for 5th Monday Prayer).
Welcome Kat Burgett, Blacknall’s Interim Youth Ministry Associate!
We are excited to announce the hiring of Kat Burgett as our Interim Youth Ministry Associate. We are excited about this addition to our staff as Kat will help to coordinate our youth ministry during this interim period while we seek to fill the youth pastor position. Kat is scheduled to start August 28.
BSF Offering a Men's Fall Bible Study at Blacknall
Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), a Blacknall partner, invites all men to a weekly, fall Bible study beginning Mon., Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. The study, “People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided,“ will unpack a fascinating period in Israel’s history across 15 books, from its split into two nations, through dozens of kings and prophets, and ultimately to the heartbreaking exile into Babylon. The group will meet at Blacknall in the Fellowship Hall.
“Jesus and the Disinherited” 7-Week Book Discussion
The Mt. Level Community Partnership for Racial Justice invites you to a seven-week book discussion on Howard Thurman's seminal classic, “ Jesus and the Disinherited.” The discussion group will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 13 - Oct. 25. Registration is now open.
Abundant Joy Women's Center Fall Groups
Abundant Joy is offering several small groups that will meet throughout the fall beginning in early September. Women can register for a group by emailing abundantjoycwm@gmail.com or calling 919-943-0789.
Member Nursery Service Deadline is Today! (Aug.7)
Blacknall members! Today, Sun., Aug. 7 is the deadline for notifying the church of your intention to serve in the Nursery or opt out. Please do so if you have not already submitted your response by going here.
Olaru Baptism Fri., August 12
Quaranta Baptism Sun., August 14 at St. John's
The Blacknall family is invited to the baptism of Luke Quaranta on Sunday, August 14 at 1 p.m. Luke will be baptized by immersion at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (917 Onslow St, Durham, NC 27705). Please join Luke and his parents Stacey & Brian Quaranta for this celebration of new life in Christ.
Two Opportunities to Welcome Incoming International Students to Duke
Blacknall Member Nursery Service
If you are a member of Blacknall, please expect an email coming to you today, Sunday July 24 about the new expectation around serving in the Nursery. You can also find more information here.