The Friday eNews

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Welcome to the Friday eNews! A weekly update from the church, delivered straight into your inbox. Here you will find all of the upcoming events, announcements, prayer requests, and ways to stay connected with the life of our church family.

CALENDAR

BULLETIN

LISTENING GUIDE

Remember in Prayer

Western NC
The Philippines
Anne Marie (Foster) Stroud
Dave Willis - Glioblastoma (EJW Owner)
Jeffrey Gartman (Jerry Gartman's Son)
Lori Duncan
Ray Mitchell
Ann Hill
Jesse Croom - Surgery on 1/15 at Duke
Willow Brunst - health concerns
Sarah DeLuzio - recovering from procedure
Linda Lentz Johnson
Charlie & Debi Jones as Debi packs for the final move from FL to NC

REQUEST PRAYER

Welcome Baby Boy Davis!

Grayson Barrett Davis was born to Tanner and Kasey Davis on Thursday, January 15 at 9:21 pm! Congratulations mom, dad, BeBe Beth Davis and Papa Barrett Davis!

Senior Adult Ministries

Upcoming Events

Scams Seminar

Thursday, January 22 at 10:30am

Valentine Luncheon

Thursday, February 12 at 11:30am

Singing in the Sun

Myrtle Beach, SC

April 20-22, 2026

Printed newsletters are available in the literature stand in the church reception area!

J.O.Y. SIGN UP

J.O.Y. NEWSLETTER

Adult Discipleship

Starting Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30pm

Click the title below to sign up for the class

The Chosen, Season 5

Led by Pastor Nate

Conference Room-Room E106

Take Courage Bible Study

Led by Pastor Frank

Seekers-Room E210

Sermon on the Mount Bible Study

Led by Danielle Leach

Faith & Fellowship-Room E212

Nursery & Kids Worship

Volunteers needed, sign up below!

CARE FOR OUR YOUNGEST

Children's Ministry

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Nite Kids

6-7:30pm

Vacation Bible School

June 15-19, 2026

KIDS REGISTRATION

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Nite Life

6:30-730pm

Winterplace Ski Trip

January 16-19, 2026

Centrifuge Summer Camp

June 22-26, 2026

YOUTH REGISTRATION

Men's Ministry

The Baptist Brotherhood will meet again on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8:00am in the Conference Room.

Got questions?

Text Mike Holden at 828-430-0615.

Women's Ministry

Upcoming Events

12 Daring Women of the Bible

Led by Maria Davis

Fridays at 10:30am in the Conference Room

Women's Movie Night

One Night with the King

Friday, January 23rd at 6pm

in the Conference Room

Pizza, Popcorn, & Drinks Provided

JOY Valentine Luncheon Volunteers

Thursday, February 12 at 11am

Table Decorating, Serving, Clean up

Ladies Night Out at BluSail Pottery Studio

Friday, March 13 from 6-8pm

Cost: $50 per person

2026 Women's Conference

Image Bearer

May 1st from 6pm - 9pm

Dinner Provided

May 2nd from 9am - 12pm

Location: FBC FLC

SIGN UP

Youth Handbells

Wednesday nights following the fellowship meal in the Choir room from 6-6:30pm.

Pray. Give. Go.

THE PHILIPPINE REPORT JOIN THE 2026 MISSION

Helping Churches Thrive

Join us Sunday, January 25 at 9:45am in the Family Life Center. All are encouraged to attend!

WHAT IS THRIVING

JANUARY ARTICLE

GriefShare

GriefShare will begin Wednesday, January 7 at 4:30pm in the Seekers Classroom (E210). If you or someone you know is grieving, we invite you to participate. Please register below.

REGISTER HERE

New Couples Sunday School Class Beginning January 2026!

JOIN AROMA OF CHRIST

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, February 5, 2026

in the Family Life Center

Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: firstbaptistchurch to schedule an appointment.

DONATE BLOOD

2026 Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball Volunteers Needed

Upward Basketball is a wonderful opportunity to serve our community through sports and ministry, and we need your help to make each game day run smoothly!

Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles, including:

Providing lunch on game days
Leading game day devotions
Running concessions
Referees
Game day support (music, scoreboards, lineups, and stats)

Whether you can help once or throughout the season, your support makes a difference for our players, families, and guests.

Ways to sign up:

Online (below)
Through the church app (forms)
TEXT only (no calls, please) Robin Parker, Upward Basketball Director, at 252-732-0495

Thank you for supporting Upward Basketball and serving our community!

VOLUNTEER

Operation Christmas Child

Don’t miss the after-Christmas clearance sales! Now is a great time to pick up items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for 2026. Be sure to read the attached brochure for more information on how you can help make a difference.

OCC BROCHURE