Announcements

FOR SUNDAY, February 19, 2012

The following ministries will be meeting this week:

  • Ushers Mon., Feb. 20 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Deacons Mon., Feb. 20 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Deaconesses Mon., Feb. 20 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Mass Choir Tues., Feb. 21 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Male Chorus Thurs., Feb. 23 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Eternal Praise Tues. & Thurs., Feb. 21 & 23 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Mustard Seeds Tues. & Thurs., Feb. 21 & 23 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Seasoned Praise Dance Sat., Feb. 25 – 10:00 a.m.

 The next New Members Orientation class will begin on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:35 p.m. in the sanctuary. It is mandatory that all new members attend.

There will be a Black History Concert on Saturday, February 25 at 4 p.m. Some of the guests will be Sis. Janet Dickerson, Bro. Rudy Faulkner, and Friends. Please come and support our Music Ministry.

The Arts and Drama Ministry is still looking for actors, singers and musicians who would like to be involved in the Resurrection Play and other projects. There is also a need for 5 children, ages 8-12, as well as backstage and support participants. The next meeting will be Saturday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m. For more information please contact Sis. Charmaine Crowell-White.

Eternal Praise will be hosting a Praise Dance Workshop on Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Members of all FUBC praise dance ministries are expected to attend, and anyone else who is interested in joining a praise dance ministry is invited. There is a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

We will be celebrating “The 14th Anniversary of Pastor and People Together” on Sunday, March 18. Guest minister for our 8 a.m. worship experience will be Pastor Marcus D. Martin of New Bridge Baptist Church. The Reverend Dr. John Boyd, Jr., Pastor Emeritus of St. Matthew Baptist in Kenbridge, Virginia will deliver the message for our 11 a.m. worship experience. Dinner and fellowship will take place immediately after the 11 a.m. service. We are asking everyone to stay and celebrate at our conclusion at 3 p.m. when our guests will be Pastor Marvin Jefferson and the congregation of Christian Deliverance Fellowship Ministries.

The Nominating Committee is searching for interested, dedicated and qualified members to fill the following positions: One (1) Music Committee and two (2) Trustees. Nominations will close March 18 and interviews will be conducted starting March 13. You may nominate yourself. Position descriptions are posted on the bulletin boards throughout the church. Nomination forms must be used and are available in the Church Office.

Save the date!! Come travel with the 50-Plus Ministry to beautiful Savannah, GA, Jekyll Island and Beaufort, SC on October 15-19. A deposit of $75 is due by April 1. Flyers and payment schedules are available in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Bro. Johnnie Shepperson, Sr. at 272-6086.

Pastor Wade’s office hours are Monday and Friday from 12:00-3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and all other times by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call his office at 276-3836. Pastor Wade can also be reached at home at 744-5204 and by his cell phone at 387-9868.

OUR KNOWN HEALING AND RECOVERING

  • Bro. Orville Alexander 4801 Fordham Rd., Richmond, VA 23236 674-5511
  • Bro. Leslie Alleyne, Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation, St. Francis Hospital
  • Sis. Elsonia Fox Lexington Court Nursing Home, Room 223A, 1776 Cambridge Drive, Richmond, VA 23238
  • Bro. Trevor Gunn, 324 Wilmer Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
  • Sis. Patricia Harper 5406 Burtwood Lane, Richmond, VA 23224
  • Bro. Howard Jackson Lexington Court Nursing Home, Room 209A , 1776 Cambridge Drive, Richmond, VA 23238
  • Sis. Shirley Jones 635 Tilton Court, Richmond, VA 23224 230-0271
  • Sis. Rita Murray P.O. Box 13403, Richmond, VA 23225 230-4990
  • Bro. James Smith 6242 Manuel Court, Richmond, VA 23234 743-9740
  • Sis. Eleanor Taylor 201 Mardick Rd., Richmond, VA 23224 232-7435