General Church Announcements
BLOG: Holy Conversations – By Dr. Roberts
September 7 – Deacon of the Week
Christi Melton, native of Henderson, NC, has been a member of TBC since 2005. She and her husband Jamie have a son Tyler who is an 12th grader at RTHS. She serves as deacon for A5C3 Sunday School Class along with fellow deacons Jody Bagwell and Brian Sumner. Christi serves as an ETC Volunteer, Wednesday night Mission Friends Teacher, and Children’s Sunday School Substitute.
September 14 – Deacon of the Week
September 14 – Deacon of the WeekBrian Sumner, native of Mount Airy, NC, has been a member of Trinity since 2004. He and his wife Dana have two children, Beckett 11th grade Wake Early College of Info and Biotech, Madison Gwynn 4th grade Sycamore Creek Elementary. Brian is a Sr. Director in Data Research & Accountability for Wake County Public Schools. He works with A5C3 Sunday School class along with fellow deacons Christi Melton and Jody Bagwell. Brian serves on TBC Security, Upward Coach, and Sunday School Teacher.
WELCOME TO TRINITY
Rachael & Zachary Fuller – Letter | Kathy & Frank Tyndall – Letter
SYMPATHY
to the family and friends of TBC Member Catherine “Kitty” Hale of Durham, NC who passed away on Friday, August 29th.
to TBC Members Allie & Lucas Harrison, Jake Harrison upon the passing of Allie’s grandmother, and Jake’s great-grandmother TBC Member
Dorothy Thomason of Raleigh, NC to the family and friends of TBC Member Patricia Durden of Raleigh, NC who passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
THE YOUTH HAVE AN APP
Our Youth App is designed to keep students and parents connected every day of the week. Inside the app you’ll find everything you need to stay up-to-date—event forms, the youth-specific calendar, and quick messaging tools so parents and youth never miss important updates.
But it’s more than just schedules and reminders. The app also provides registration for upcoming retreats and events, as well as discipleship resources to help students grow in their faith not only on Sundays and Wednesdays, but throughout the entire week.
Whether you’re checking the calendar, signing up for an event, or encouraging your teenager to dive into a new devotional, the Youth App is here to support families as they walk with Christ—seven days a week.
STAY CONNECTED WITH TRINITY
Looking for the latest updates, registrations, or resources? Our Member Portal is your one-stop spot for all event sign-ups and church information.
Want to grow deeper during the week? Check out our Blogs for devotionals, reflections, and ministry highlights written to encourage and equip you.
And don’t miss a moment of what God is doing in our community, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for stories, photos, and reminders that keep you connected. When you share a post, you’re helping the Good News and extend Trinity’s reach to our neighbors.
Upcoming for Children
Upcoming for ChildrenWEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE
6:15PM- Music | 6:55PM- Missions
Childcare for birth through 24 months | Music and missions is for 2’s through 5th grade
SEPT. 7 LATE SERVICE
Bible presentation 1st Graders | Check email for more details
Fall Children’s Opportunities 
LEARNING TO BE A LIFELONG FOLLOWER OF JESUS COMING OCT. FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS
This 3-week class helps children discover what it means to follow Jesus—how He changes our hearts, how we serve our church family, and what it means to be Baptist. The first session for 4th–5th graders meets October 12, 19, and 26 during Sunday School (limit 12 kids). Future sessions: January 11, 18, 25 and May (dates TBD). Please plan for your child to attend all three weeks. Sign-ups coming soon!
KIDS SERVICE DAY AT THE FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NC 11/8/25
Join us on November 8 for a Kids & Service Day at the Food Bank of Raleigh! Together we’ll sort and pack food, helping provide more than 160 meals per volunteer shift for local families in need. The Food Bank works through 700+ pantries and meal sites to address hunger as a community-wide challenge. We’ll leave TBC at 12:30 PM and return by 3:30 PM. The event is free and open to children age 5+, but space is limited!
Fall Music Opportunities
Fall Music OpportunitiesMIDWEEK AT MIDTOWN WED. NIGHT PROGRAM – Sept. 10th, 6:15pm
CHOIR RETREAT – Sept. 12th and 13th
NORTHEAST PIEDMONT – December 13th at 7pm
Calling all singing MEN! TBC’s Men’s Chorus Begins SEPT 24! You are invited to join this group of enthusiastic singers for rehearsal, fellowship and fun. Each Wednesday from 9/24 through 10/22, we will meet from 6:30p to 7:20p in the Choir Room. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet fellow singers and share your talent!
Upcoming Sunday School
SEPTEMBER 28TH, All Sunday School leadership is Invited to:
TRINITY’S SUNDAY SCHOOL APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
September 28 at 12:15pm after worship. Your Sunday School Department Director will be contacting you for reservations. We want to celebrate you, have fun and encourage one another in our support of teaching God’s word!!!
“You are God’s worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth” 2 Tim 2:15
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thess. 5:11
Discipleship
DiscipleshipSundays: Begins September 7th
Holy Conversations on Grief: Healing through Connection
This compassionate and supportive class offers a safe space for individuals navigating the pain of loss. Whether you are grieving the immediate death of a loved one or still on the journey, this group provides a nurturing environment to share, listen and heal. Led by a trained facilitator, the class combines guided discussion, reflective exercises, and evidence-based coping strategies while connecting with others who truly understand the journey of loss. You are not alone. Join us as we walk this path together, honoring loss and finding hope. Led by Rev. Johnny Richards in A 212. 4:00- 5:00pm We are fortunate to have a resource like Rev. Johnny Richards in our church. Johnny has been a pastor and done extensive work in grief management and hospice care. He leads a variety of support groups and will be facilitating this discussion time on grief and how to prepare and deal with grief when it happens.
Tuesdays: Begins September 9th at 6pm in FH
Faith Under Fire, A Study of Daniel
This 14-week study is about God’s sovereign power through great miracles and Bible prophecy. It also serves as a wonderful reminder of the power of prayer in a Christian’s life. As a result of this study, our prayer is that your faith will be strengthened, and you will have a deeper dependence on the power and providence of God. Men’s Small group led with a joint session provided by Dr. Roberts | Women’s small group led with a joint session provided by Robin Roberts | Workbooks are available for pick up before Sept. 9
Wednesdays at 6:30pm: Began September 3rd
Holy Conversations With Our Women:
The Way of Wisdom, A study of Proverbs. | Facilitated by Susan Burnette and Valerie York. | Begins September 17 at 9:30am.
Holy Conversations (The Study):
This book is written by Richard Peace. 12 Weeks | Room C305 | Description: Facilitated by Dr. Randy McKinney. Teaches us how to engage in easy and comfortable conversation about the good news of Jesus. Books will be provided for purchase.
Faith Under Fire, A Study of Daniel
Facilitated by Dr. Roberts. | C303 | Description: This 14-week study is about God’s sovereign power through great miracles and Bible prophecy. It also serves as a wonderful reminder of the power of prayer in a Christian’s life. As a result of this study, our prayer is that your faith will be strengthened and you will have a deeper dependence on the power and providence of God.
Holy Conversations While “Flourishing in the Third Third of Life”:
By Mark D. Roberts produced by the De Pree Center at Fuller Seminary | facilitated by Wayne Hill | Description: This six-session course will help you understand how to flourish in the third third of your life. Each week, you will watch a video lecture, discuss that week’s topic in small groups, and engage in some individual study and reflection at home. 6 weeks | C101
Holy Conversations about our Baptist Identity:
A study of the Four Fragile Freedoms that sustain the Baptist Identity: Biblical Freedom, Soul Freedom, Church Freedom and Religious Freedom. Facilitated by Rev. Karen Eickhoff and Rev. Brooks Warren | C102 4 weeks
Thursdays: Begins September 11th
Support Group for Caregivers of Family Members Suffering with Dementia or Those Who are Cognitively Impaired
2nd and 4th Thursdays each month meets in Room A212 at 10:30am and is facilitated by Rev. Johnny Richards
Weekday Preschool
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS UPON US!
We still have several openings in PreK Four year old classes, the PreK. Transition class and the 3 day Three year olds class. Please share if you know of any families searching for a school.
Thursdays: Women’s Book Club
Meets every 3rd Thursday evening in Church Parlor A building.
An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff (Sept 18)
The All American by Susie Finkbeiner* (Library has 9 copies) (Oct. 16)
Christmas With the Queen by Hazel Gaynor* (Library has 8 copies) (Nov. 20)
Missions
DENTAL BUS AT RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION
Saturday, September 27, 9:00 am- 5:00
The mission of the Baptists on Mission Mobile Dental Unit is to provide compassionate care to those not able to afford dental care and to meet human needs in Jesus’s name. For the second time this year, Trinity Baptist will sponsor the Dental Bus, this time at the Raleigh Rescue Mission. There will also be a Sunday School class providing a meal for the residents and volunteers that day. You can be involved by donating items to be distributed during the event: Toothpaste (full size), dental floss, deodorant for men and women, lotion, small hand sanitizers, disposable razors, and children’s toys, dolls, stuffed animals, card games, etc. Stop by the Dental Bus table in the narthex to learn more and drop off your donations, or use one of the bins by the entrances by Sunday, September 21. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Davis.
2025 NORTH CAROLINA MISSIONS OFFERING
“Fruit Pleasing to God: Doing Good and Sharing with Others” Goal: $37,573
Through Jesus, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:15-16
Your gifts to the NCMO supports ministries in our great state like Baptists on Mission which includes disaster relief, church planting, associational missions, equipping churches and their leaders, engaging students and young adults, and embracing vulnerable members of our communities through missions including hunger relief. Your gifts also support the Shaw Mission Fund which encourages and supports our members to be involved in missions.
Mission Dates to Remember
For Hurricane Helene Relief please contact Steve Isaacs at izzykosher@gmail.com for information or to sign up.
For national missions, please contact Stephanie Johnson at stephanie.johnson1@hotmail.com or sign-up on the member portal.
TEAM TO MISSIONLAB IN NEW ORLEANS: September 21-27
DISASTER RELIEF TEAMS TO WNC FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF: September 21-27 | October 19-25 | November 2-8
DENTAL BUS AT THE RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION: Saturday, September 27
PRISON ALLIANCE COLLECTION OF NEW OR USED BIBLES AND CHRISTIAN BOOKS: Sunday, September 21 – Sunday, October 12
MISSIONS BLOG:
ALMOST MISSED THE BEST TRIP YET!!! – Kentucky Mission Trip Reflection by Pam Sambola
Senior Adults
RBA Senior Adult Rally
Tuesday, September 23rd | 9am to 1pm | Salem Baptist Church | $15 per person, due at signup | Keynote Speaker: Jay Baugham, Missions Mobilization Consultant | If you are interested in going please contact the trip coordinator. Trip Coordinator: Charla Peel (919) 614-6322
Senior Adult Trip: Northwood Temple Church Hosts 38th Annual Dinner Theatre: The Facts of Life
Mark your calendars for an evening of laughter and lively entertainment as Northwood Temple Church presents its 38th Annual Dinner Theatre Production, The Facts of Life, on October 18th. Set in the quirky town of Smith Corners, this year’s play follows the chaos that ensues when a new doctor opens up shop, and suddenly finds himself overwhelmed with patients who’ve put off their health for far too long. Tickets are $35 per person and the payment is due at sign-up. Sign-up began Sunday, August 31, don’t delay, seating is limited! For questions, contact Mark Meyen. Come hungry, come ready to laugh, and come support a tradition that’s been bringing joy to our community for nearly four decades!
COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT
Saturday, September 20, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
At one of our biggest outreach events of the year, people are invited to securely dispose of their confidential documents (staples okay). Invite your friends and neighbors to participate in the drive-thru event in the back parking lot. Sponsored by Senior Adult Ministry and Proshred.
V.I.B.E [Vibrant Individuals Building Experiences]
is a new ministry endeavor geared toward active adults in or near retirement. If you are in this season of life, then your input is needed. The next newsletter will contain details about an upcoming survey.
Mike’s Farm, Beulaville, NC.
Friday, October 17th, 12:30pm-9:00pm | Join us back at Mike’s Farm to see farm animals, Christmas decorations and to do some Christmas Shopping in the 2 NC Products Buildings and Bakery. Sit down for dinner at 4:00pm for country cooking served family style. Sign up in the B200 Hall beginning September 21st | Trip Leader Anita Yeargin – 919-389-1299
RECREATION
RECREATION BLOG:
RECREATION BLOG:Summer Camp Reflections – by Laury Holley
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