e-Message From The Hill Newsletter (eMFTH)

Ed. 03.22.2024

Living in FAITH | Living in FELLOWSHIP | Living to SERVE

LIVING FAITHFULLY & FULLY IN CHRIST

SERMON SERIES ON DEMAND

Service times: 8a/10a/1215p (virtual)

Livestream/FB/YT | @baptistgrovenc


Communion Sunday: Every 1st Sunday

Communion Distribution

March 3/23-3/23



EXPERIENCE LIFE IN JESUS

MEMBER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Click HERE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to all those born in the month of

MARCH


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU!

Whether you are celebrating a Wedding or Baptism Anniversary, the day you accepted Christ or another major anniversary,  we celebrate with you!  

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We celebrate the intergeneratioal nature of Baptist Grove Church!


"Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art." Garson Kanin, A Laugh a Day, Day 118

3D Women 2024 Annual Scholarships MORE HERE

Black History 365

Fannie Lou Hamer

(1917-1977)


Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become one of the most important, passionate, and powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movements and a leader in the efforts for greater economic opportunities for African Americans.


Read MORE

BLACK HISTORY 365

Our history 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! 

Our Yearly Theme & Scripture

THIS IS CHURCH:

Uncommon Community

"And all who believed were together and had all things in common." Acts 2:42-47 (*44)

HOLY WEEK IS HERE!

PALM Sunday | 3.24

8a & 10a (in-person) | 1215p (virtual)



Maundy Thursday Service | 3.28 @ 6:30pm REGISTRATION* REQUIRED

register here


Good Friday | 3.29 @12:00pm

Holy Saturday Baptism | 3.30 @1:00pm


REMINDER: Communion Supplies will be distributed on:


Saturday, March 23 | 12-2pm (BGC parking lot)

Palm Sunday, March 24 | Following the 8 & 10am worship services

In preparation for Holy Week, Pastor Akinbinu taught on the signficance of Holy Week for Bible Study, Watch Experiencing the Holy One during Holy Week


This week, he will continue our teachings with the lesson entitled "Christ and Passover."



Wednesday

Noonday (via zoom)

Adult @ 7pm

Children @ 630p (via zoom)

Reading Through the Gospels

Available on the BGC website or BGC App

Pastor has been in the sermon series entitled "A Place For You" which explores Jesus' call to the least likely to follow Him.

Watch the full series


As a congregation we are reading through the gospel accounts together and pray that this is a transformative experience for us all.


Read along here.

WEBSITE CALENDAR & SAVE-THE-DATES


Noonday & Adult Bible Study - Wednesdays @ 12p & 7p

Communion Distribution - March 23 & 24

Palm Sunday - March 24

Maundy Thursday Service(s) - March 28 @630pm

Good Friday Service - March 29 @12pm

Holy Saturday Baptism - March 30

Easter Sunday - March 31

April - Life group & all Bible Study on break

12th Patsoral Anniversary - April 24, 27-28 SAVE-THE-DATES


MEMBER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT



"Faith is the postage stamp on our prayers."



Reference: A LAUGH DAY!, A dose of Heavenly Humor | Source: A Hallmark Gift Book

LAUNCHING THIS PALM SUNDAY | Stay tuned!

A caring ministry that expresses God’s love to our BGC church family in tangible ways.

We love our Baptist Grove family members and are dedicated to keeping the body connected through congregational care, ensuring each member feels seen, loved, comforted, encouraged, and celebrated. We can't wait to share more with you this Sunday!


For more information, talk to a Cares Team Member this Sunday!

outREACH | What are you doing for others?

MARCH 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 both our local AND global communities!

The Life Harvest Food Pantry has launched their NEW monthly newsletter

English Version

Spanish Version

REQUEST A RIDE

Pastor Akinbinu's

Speaking Engagements

05.22 @7pm

First Baptist Church (Revival)

210 Village Drive, Lexington, NC


05.23 @7pm (Revival)

First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

240 Fields Dr., Sanford, NC


07.23 @ 7pm

Springfield Baptist Church (Revival)

4309 Auburn Knighdale Road, Raleigh


08.05-08.07 @ 7p

Poplar Springs (Revival)

6115 Old Stage Road, Raleigh

Life Group Cycle #2 - May-July

Rooted Facilitators Needed | Email HERE

IGNITE Young Adults ages 26-39


Get connected, email life@baptistgrovechurch.org

KIDS & YOUTH

Children: K-5th/Youth: Middle & High School

CHILDREN'S CHOIR |

REGISTER HERE


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

Middle School Life Group  | ZOOM

 Meeting ID: 886 9342 3970 | Passcode: 590784


High School Life Group | ZOOM

 Meeting ID: 813 3490 9541 | Passcode: 311853


IT'S COLLEGE TOUR TIME! MORE HERE


YOUTH NEWSLETTER

NEW MEMBERS | Welcome to the BGC Fam

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 ...

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!

Historical Video Poem (revised)

Author: Deacon Anne Smith

Historical Interview Video

Harvest is Now!

Member Support

An Online Experience for our Long Distance Family.


If you live out of the local Raleigh-Durham area, no problem. We've got you covered.


COMING SOON!

"Our 1:1 Christian caring ministry."

Don't keep it in. Connect with a Stephen Minister today. Visit: https://baptistgrovechurch.org/stephen-ministry/ 


BGC App

Check out the NEW "Premium Content" in the app. Download

RightNow Media

A free gift for our BGC family members. What a great way to supplement your study of the Word of God. DOWNLOAD

MEMBER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Upcoming Calendar

Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu, Senior Pastor (@Pastor_Ban)

Baptist Grove Church | 919.787.4528

Physical Address: 7109 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613

Mailing Address: PO Box 80665, Raleigh, NC 27623


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