Twelve Tribes of Israel

Twelve Tribes of Israel, teams working together to enhance fellowship, to educate, and encourage while striving to realize the five, ten, fifteen, and twenty year campaign projects.

The Church School Committee

The Church School Committee request all members submit your Farm Fresh Supermarket receipts to any church school teacher each Sunday or drop them in the box located beside the church office. As of February 8, 2008 the Church School Project has received receipts totaling $14,124.

Feed the Hungry

Feed the Hungry needs volunteers to assist with the delivery of hot meals to members of our community who have some type of travel hindrance. Lend a helping hand and be a blessing to those less fortunate; your service will only be needed for about two hours. If your heart is willing and you are available Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. please contact Sis. Edith Brown at 757-380-8959.

The First Church Family

The First Church Family participation is needed to support Pastor Dawkins as he delivers the Word in Gaffney, SC. A bus will be leaving First Church early morning on Saturday, April 12, 2008 and returning in the latter evening or Sunday, April 13, 2008. The roundtrip cost including hotel accommodations is $130.00 and is based on double occupancy. A deposit of $30.00 should be forwarded to Sis. Elaine Powell or the church office no later than Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Make checks payable to First Church of Newport (Baptist). Scheduling for the remaining balance will be provided in the near future. Contact Elaine Powell at 757-591-9237 for more information.

The Ladies Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society would like to extend love and a special thank you to all who played a part in Pastor’s 2^nd Anniversary celebration last Sunday, February 10, 2008.

Love Offering Envelopes

Love Offering Envelopes are still available for anyone who would like to sow an offering of love into lives of Pastor Dawkins and our First Lady.

Zion Baptist Church

Pastor Dawkins will preach at Zion Baptist in Newport News on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. The First Church Choir should be prepared for ministry and the entire First Church Family is welcome to attend.

The Youth Fellowship Ministry

Any youth or adult interested in registering for the Baptist General Youth Retreat please contact Bro. Sean Cummings or Sis. Jean Roach. This event will be held in Lynchburg, VA from Friday, April 4- Sunday, April 6, 2008. The registering fee is $145.00.

 

American Baptist churches of the South Area II 

 American Baptist Churches of the South Area II meeting for the Peninsula will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the New Beech Grove Baptist Church. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., program starts at 9:00 a.m. Contact persons are Rev. Julie Brown (757) 238-7063 and Rev. Denise Wynn (757) 538-9133. Dr. Keith I. Jones will be the hosting Pastor.

The Golden Age Ministry

The Golden Age Ministry needs you to be with us on this Monday, February 18, 2008 to celebrate Black History month and Valentine’s Day (love). Sis. LaTonya Hughes and Sis. Veronica Pleasants of the health ministry will be making a special presentation to inform you about certain health issues. Prizes and surprises will be rewarded. The program will start at 11:00 am lunch will be served at 12 noon.

The Health Ministry

The Health Ministry Sister Connie Robinson and Sis. LaTonya Hughes are on duty this week.

The Youth Fellowship Committee & Youth Officers

The Youth Fellowship Committee & Youth Officers please attend a meeting this Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

Abyssinia Baptist Church

Abyssinia Baptist Church located at 3001 Wickham Ave.in Newport News is hosting a Voices and Praises featuring Rev. Darryl McDonald & the Eastern North Carolina Mass Choir on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Contact Deaconess Dale Thompson at 757-244-0607 for more details.

The AARP Foundation

The AARP Foundation has job openings for seniors 55 years of age or older. Part-time positions are available to those with limited or outdated skills. Other provisions include free assistance with resumes, employment applications, and interviewing techniques. Call 757-595-8726 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday- Friday.

The Divine Creator of the Universe

The Divine Creator of the Universe Provides Olympia West, Co. presents weekly programming. Listen to Bro. Kemp Ward on 650 AM and 940 AM from 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm and from 12:00 – 12:30 pm on WPCE 1400 AM. Learn more about faithful stewardship through home ownership.

The Downtown Newport News Merchants & Neighbors Association

The Downtown Newport News Merchants & Neighbors Association will host the 1^st Annual Gregory Cherry Eagles Soar Youth Summit. This free event will take place at Huntington Middle School located at 3401 Orcutt Avenuein Newport News on Saturday March 15, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is apart of the Keeping Our Kids Safe program and the theme is “Be Your Own Boss: Entrepreneurship”. You can contact an Association Representative at 757-245-1991. 

Second Calvary Baptist Church Singles Ministry

Second Calvary Baptist Church Singles Ministry will host a Meet & Greet Singles Fellowship on Friday, February 22, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Second Calvary Baptist Church located at 2940 Corpew Avenuein Norfolk. Enjoy free food, music and fun. Address your questions or concerns to Kenyetta Veal at 757-627-8462.

          February Birthdays

1^st Ellen Palmer 

4^th Deacon Bernard West

6^th Kevin Johnson

6^th Mildred Perry

8^th Deaconess Rosa Price

8^th Etta Hamlett

11^th Doris Coles

12^th Deacon Maceo Miles

15^th Floyd Taylor

15^th Brenda Woodland

16^th Tynia Gregory

16^th Orlando Terry

17^th Marilyn Paige

 18^th Tiffany Whitaker

 18^th Lisa Lattimore

19^th Loretta Mercer

19^th Norma Bethea

19^th Shanlyn Byrd

21^st Mary Wright

22^nd Sophia Young

24^th Eleanor Hill

25th Martha Cherry

25^th Nettie Coles

28^th Daisy Marshall

    If your name is not listed, please call the church office so it can be added