BGC will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day

e-Message From The Hill Newsletter (eMFTH)

Ed. 08.30.2024

Living in FAITH | Living in FELLOWSHIP | Living to SERVE

LIVING FAITHFULLY & FULLY IN CHRIST #BGCLife

SERMON SERIES ON DEMAND

Service times: 8a/10a/1215p (virtual)

Livestream/FB/YT | @baptistgrovenc

Communion Sunday: Every 1st Sunday

EXPERIENCE LIFE IN JESUS

MEMBER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Click HERE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to all those born in the month of

AUGUST

Min. Katrina Tatum

Sis. Sandy Stuart

Bro. Therrion (TJ) Jones

SEPTEMBER

Deacon Sylvia Jones

Sis. Suzette Aiken

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Whether you are celebrating a Wedding or Baptism Anniversary, the day you accepted Christ, graduation, birth or another milestone, we celebrate with you!

New feature in the eMFTH

Have you seen the TASTE & SEE Newsletter in our Life Harvest Food Pantry section of the eMFTH? Keep scrolling and have a meal for your mind and spirit that is easily digestable and satisfying.

Special thanks to our contributor, Sis. Lynee Pina!

Black History 365

Tea Cakes and Black History: Reclaiming a Legacy

Dessert is one of my favoritie "meals." It is tasty and easy to digest. But, I have to admit that the history behind my tasty treats is not always a consideration that is at the forefront of my mind. As I was researching tasty treats that will be coming more popular as the holidays approach and the seasons change ... I discovered some black history behind some of the treats that tantilize our tastebuds. Check out this story from Educator Etha Robinson that was published in the National Geographic's Education Blog. ---

Excert: "Over time, my calling has become to elevate the tea cake to its rightful place as a cultural touchstone and pay homage to our ancestors. The tea cake was a way to savor life and have something sweet even when things were hard. I first learned about the history of tea cakes from a book called Christmas Gift, by Charlemae Rollins, about how enslaved people were allowed to cook certain things at Christmastime, and one of those recipes was a tea cake. Tea cake recipes were passed by word of mouth because our ancestors couldn’t read or write; they were forbidden from learning, of course. They didn’t have measuring cups or spoons, but they were able to create the recipes by word of mouth with loose measurements..."

BLACK HISTORY 365

Our history is an intrical part of who we are and it goes far beyond the 28 days in the month of February. For the last 4-years, the eMFTH has been featuring BH facts weekly, which is a testament to how much history we have. Keep joining us weekly as we continue to explore and highlight Black History 365!

Memory Scripture 2024

It's a matter of LIFE or DEATH... Read these tips

Benefits of memorizing Scripture & techniques

The Fellowship of the Believers

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon each soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongs and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42-47

Our Yearly Theme & Scripture

THIS IS CHURCH:

Uncommon Community

WEBSITE CALENDAR & SAVE-THE-DATES

All Bible Study & Life Groups in session | September - November

Pastor Akinbinu (Interview panel) @ Edenton Street United Methodist Church | September 5

Pastor Akinbinu (Guest preacher) @ First Baptist South Hill, Chesapeake, VA | September 21

Together Weekend (Day of Serving & Football Fellowship)| September 28-29

149th Recipe Book Entry | September 30

One Wake Affordable Housing Petition Signatures Due | October 1

One Wake Candidate Assembly (@ Watts) | October 10

149th Dessert (Bake-off) Competition submission date | October 18

149th Church Anniversary Weekend | Dessert (Bake-off) Competition | October 26

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat | October 31

MEMBER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Get Ready for Our Church Anniversary Festivities!

Church Anniversary festivities will kick off Sunday, October 20, 2024 and culminate Sunday, October 27, 2024! You won't want to miss what we have planned—here’s a hint: there will be prizes! Stay tuned for more details.

Save the date! Saturday, October 26, 2024 will be a day packed with food, fun, and laughter as we celebrate our amazing church community in style! BGC Anywhere Community, we have plans for you, too!

Let’s get ready to celebrate together—it's going to be unforgettable!

BGC RECIPE BOOK

Submit your recipe

SWEETS FOR THE AGES Dessert Competition

Entry Form

#BGCLife

September - November

ages 26-39*

BRUNCH & BIBLE

(every 1st Saturday)

UPDATED TIMES:

September 7th, & October 5th at 7:00am

Get connected, email

Ignite@baptistgrovechurch.org

*Ignite Young Adult Ministry invites everyone to join us for our 7am Bible Study on Saturday, September 7th. This will be a time of prayer and learning more about the power of prayer. We look forward to seeing you!

Pastor Akinbinu's Upcoming

Speaking Engagements

09.05 | 7:00pm

Jim Wallis Interview

Edenton Street United Methodist Church

228 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC

09.21 | 11:00am

Installation Service - Rev. Reggie Wise

First Baptist Church South Hill

3633 Galberry Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

Pastor Akinbinu @ Edenton Street United Methodist Church| 09.05 @ 7:00pm

In support of Pastor Akinbinu we will be heading to Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh, on Thursday, September 5 @ 7:00pm

Pastor Akinbinu will be on an interview panel with author & Professor Jim Wallis of Georgetown University.

Jim Wallis is a New York Times best-selling author and theologian. They will discuss ways in which the teachings of Jesus speak directly to the heart of our political, spiritual and moral crises.

Professor Wallis will be at several locations, but BGC is encouraged to support the September 5th event. MORE

SEPTEMBER 28-29

Living in Faith, Living in Fellowship and Living to Serve

SERVICE | 09.28

Thank you for your commitment to serve! Our September Together Weekend is in 1 month and we are assembling our volunteer teams now. Check out our diverse service opportunities and sign up! Make it a family effort. As more opportunities become available they will be added to the sign up.

Volunteers will receive follow-ups via email with further details and expectations. We look forward to serving TOGETHER!

FAITH. FELLOWSHIP. | 09.29

What time is it? It's giving ... I mean fellowship time! It's a triple threat type of Sunday! We are getting our spiritual food, physical food and fellowship. Immediately after the 10am worship service on 09/29 we will follow in the footsteps of the early church by breaking bread together and receiving food with glad and generous hearts as we celebrate Together Weekend. Along with breaking bread, we will watch the Panthers vs. Bengals game. Be sure to REP YOUR TEAM by wearing your favorite gear.

outREACH | Living to Serve

September Outreach Calendar

The Life Harvest Food Pantry (LHFP)

Matthew 25:31-40 ... is an anchoring scripture for our ministry, and it is no coincidence that God has "chosen" each of us to serve the least of these in our local AND global communities.

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Taste and See Newsletter | August & September

Contributor/Author: Sis. Lynee Pina

August

September

SOCIAL JUSTICE

A HOME TO CALL THEIR OWN

Affordable Housing Petition

The pathway to housing should be fair and equitable for everyone.

We are just under 800 signatures, on our way to 1230 signatures by October 1. As we help to aid in the reach of affordable housing for Wake County residents, keep collecting those signatures.

Here's how:

Option 1.

You can electronically sign and share with other Wake County residents by forwarding this link. Residents must be 18+. Sample Script: Baptist Grove is doing a work in the county with One Wake to advocate for affordable housing. Will you support this effort by signing the petition and putting Baptist Grove Church as the institution. Thx!

Option 2

Print the petition for physical signatures | HERE

Submit your signature sheets on Sunday in the vestibule or submit them to socialjustice@baptistgrovechurch.org

Learn more about One Wake

Our 2024 Fall Festival is all set for Thursday, October 31st at 6pm-8pm. Get ready for music, games, food, fun and CANDY!! AND, Trunk or Treat is BACK! Get your creative juices flowing, and sign up your family, life group, and ministry to decorate your trunk and share LOADS of candy. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED to the most creative trunk design!

TRUNK SIGN UP

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ARE EXPANDING

New Ministries

John 15:13

This ministry will serve both men & women on active duty, in the National Guard, Reserves, and Retirees & their families.

Share your information HERE

GOD BE GLORIFIED

Ministry of Flags

A minstry to bring glory to our God. Email: flags@baptistgrovechurch.org

BGC Comfort Choir

The BGC Comfort Choir is dedicated to singing at homegoing services.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY (K-5th)

Discovering the Word

CHILDREN'S CHOIR

We believe that music is a powerful tool for nurturing faith, fostering creativity, and building a strong sense of community. We invite your children, grades K-5, to join this exciting musical journey.

Children's Bible Study

Wednesday @ 6:30pm | via Zoom

Not getting the invite, email life@baptistgrovechurch.org

THERE'S MORE & It's Free:

To help you grow in your knowledge and relationship with Christ, you can also access helpful videos on Right Now Media for Kids! This is a free resource to all members of Baptist Grove Church. Ask your parents to help you find it! rightnow MEDIA KIDS Access HERE

YOUTH (Middle/High)

Being equipped for authentic relationship with God.

Youth Newsletter | Youth Webpage

Are you a member who lives outside of the commuter area?

BGC Anywhere is just for you!

BGC Anywhere is an online space for our long-distance family to connect, serve, worship, and do life together. Get plugged in, drop your pin, and get all the updates at baptistgrovechurch.org/bgcanywhere. For more info or questions, email bgcanywhere@baptistgrovechurch.org

NEW MEMBERS | Welcome to the BGC Family

We are grateful to God for the continued growth at BGC. We are here to walk alongside one another as brothers and sisters in Christ for support and to share the Word of God.

New to BGC? Let's walk together. Here's what's next ...

Visit Member Resources on our website
Download the BGC App | BGC App
Download the App and login to the Church Database | Elexio Community - Need your Elexio login credentials? Email life@baptistgrovechurch.org
Sign up for RightNow Media (it's free to members of BGC)
Register for your new member's classes | Start Here and Rooted
Take your Spiritual Gifts Assessment HERE (under Member Resources)
Want to know about Baptism? Email HERE
Looking to use your gifts | Volunteer Sign Up
Questions/Looking for something not listed? Email Life@baptistgrovechurch.org

SAVE THE DATE: This October 2024 will mark the 149th Anniversary of Baptist Grove Church. Last year, we had a two day celebration that spanned the generations in games, food, fashion, fellowship and more. We have some exciting history for you to enjoy. Take a look at our past, present and future. "Hands Strengthened by God" Neh 6:9 -- More to come!