First Baptist Herald- Online (Page 3)

First Baptist Herald- Online (Page 3)

Support the Winston-Salem State University Choir

Funds are being raised to assist the Winston-Salem State University Choir, under the direction of Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke, in going to Carnegie Hall to perform with the inaugural Carnegie Hall Mass HBCU Choir next Easter (April 9, 2023)! Please donate at this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/22CHOIR

Congratulations to Tavis Garlington!

We would like to congratulate Tavis Garlington, son of John-Troy and Crystal Witherspoon, on his accomplishment at Hampton University!

Lenten Meditations from the Assistant Pastor

During this Lenten Season, Rev. Glenn Pettiford will share meditations about the occasion with the congregation. The collection of those meditations will be shared here. Friday, April 1 Psalm 1:5 “Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;” There is a difference between the fate of the righteous and the fate of the wicked. Follow the advice of the wicked, take the path of sinners, sit where scoffers sit and you…

Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Tony W. Barr, Sr.

We were happy to have Rev. Dr. Tony W. Barr, Sr. of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina for Bible Study on Wednesday, February 4! You can view Dr. Barr’s presentation below. To view or download the slides from his presentation, please click here.

Tidwell Family Gift for Naming Opportunity at North Carolina Central University

Some of our longtime members may remember the Tidwell Family: Isaiah, Hellena, DeVane, and Damion. The Tidwells have recently made the largest single contribution toward a naming opportunity for the new School of Business building at North Carolina Central University: the Isaiah Tidwell Accounting Program. Isaiah passed away in 2019. Read more about the Tidwell Family’s gift here, via Spectacular Magazine.