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Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday,

March 14, so don't forget to "spring" forward! 

 

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Interested in Membership? The next membership class is March 21, 2010, 11am-3:30pm. Lunch and childcare are provided. To sign up, contact Ben - 919-556-3420 x 148 or ben@faithnc.org. 

Baptism - is April 25.  If you have not been baptized since becoming a Christian and are interested in taking this important step of obedience, contact Ben - 919-556-3420 x148  // ben@faithnc.org.  Children who are interested will need to speak with Pastor Ryan (ryan@faithnc.org or 919-556-3420 x 118) before being baptized.

Visitation – Plan to join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm as we follow up with those who have recently visited Faith. Contact Walter -  919-556-3420 // 135 or walter@faithnc.org for more info.

Weekly Connection Card This is one way to connect at Faith. The Connection Card lets us know you are here and allows you to share prayer requests, praises, request info, & make address, phone or email changes. Fill yours out every Sunday.  Thanks!

Faith News Quarterly Click on the newsletter link to see the  February/March/April edition. 

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Connect in a Sunday School Group Today! Check the GROW board for options for 8:15, 9:35, & 11:00 AM. 

Nursery/Preschool 3/7/10: Bible Story: Woman at the Well.   From: John 4:1-26.   Weekly Focus: Jesus loves everyone.

Grade School 3/7/10: Bible Story: Cover Up - Joseph's Brothers Lied to Jacob.  From: Genesis 37:17b-36; 45:25-28.  Bottom Line:  When you're not truthful, you hurt the people you should care about most.

Mid-week Bible Study– Every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm in room 2123.  Everyone is welcome to join us as we study the person and work of Jesus Christ.  This is a great 4X4 opportunity. 

GriefShare Do you or someone you know need help recovering from the death of a loved one?  We care and we want to help.  A new session begins April 7, so please join us Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm, in room 2142. See our website - www.faithnc.org/griefshare or call the church office @ 556-3420 for more information.

Titus 2 Women: Women Encouraging Women Ladies, join us for fun, fellowship, practical tips & encouragement from the Word. We meet the first Tuesday evening of each month, 6:30-8:30pm. Our April and May meetings will be at the home of Dianne Hart.  Contact Dianne @ 919-846-2648 for details and directions.

Library Assistants Needed to minister during services.  Contact Sandy Henrion @ 919-556-8347 or bsmhenrion@embarqmail.com for information.

New Library Hours!  In addition to all three morning services, the library is now open on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-8:15pm, so come by and check us out!

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Easter Tickets & Flyers are available in the Foyer! “The In[n] Between” is about a moment that everyone comes to where they will decide what they believe about who Jesus is. With a new script and music and a cast and crew of 100+, it will be an exciting way to celebrate Easter! Grab a ticket and invite someone today.

Missions Prayer Request  – Pray for the Darnell family.  They have just arrived back in their country after a 6-month visit in the US.  Pray they adjust to the new culture quickly.

Food, Clothing and Shelter Ministries - need Spanish translators.  If you can help, please contact Aubrey @ 556-3420//139.

Mosey on in to “Saddle Ridge Ranch” – Vacation Bible School is June 21-25, 2010.  We need you to volunteer! Sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Worship Center Foyer, the KidzTown Welcome Center, or online at faithnc.org/vbs.

Food Pantry   We continue to need pasta, canned goods,  and peanut butter, as well as volunteers to help bag and distribute the food.  Our next Food Pantry is Thursday, March 11.   Bagging begins @ 1pm, and distribution begins @ 4pmFood donations can be dropped off in the Food Pantry collection bin located in the Gallery.  Please contact Danette Rego @ 760-0710, and thanks for helping!

Clothes Closet - The Clothes Closet needs volunteers to help sort and distribute clothes.  Our next distribution will be Thursday, March 11, during Food Pantry.  Please contact Vi McCane @ 494-0108.

Multi-Media - Utilize the technical gifts God has given you and be a part of the Sunday morning worship team!  If you enjoy working with computers, lighting or videography, we sure could use your help!  For more info, contact Bruce @ broeschlein@nc.rr.com or 919-728-8003. 

Ladies Prayer Team - Ladies, join us each Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00am as we pray.  All are welcome!

Celebrate Recovery - Finding healing for HURTS, HABITS, and HANG-UPS through worship, teaching, testimonies and share-groups. We meet every Thursday evening @ 7pm. Contact Wendell for information - 919-452-6800.