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First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina

Connections With Women's Fellowship

FBCFV Women's Fellowship wants to keep church members connected and engaged with the church. Periodically, there will be content of recipes, pictures, and inspirational quotes from ministry members that will be gathered and published on the site and social media. This first entry is a collection of recipes that members have put together to share with you. Whether you are serving one or 100, these recipes are sure to satisfy any palate.

To view the full size rendering of the recipe PDF, click the 'Download PDF' link.

Download PDF --> December 2020 recipes

Download PDF --> November 2020 recipes

Hallelujah Parking Lot Praise Party

The Church building has been closed since March and for many that was the last time we have been together as a group. The Hallelujah Parking Lot Praise Party changed that. Members got together while practicing physical distancing precautions to eat, chat, and just have some fun for just a little while. The pandemic will not break the ties...although distancing is encouraged as a safety the hearts are still together and God is still in the midst.

Enjoy some of these captured moments.

Two Churches Share Resources During COVID-19

Standing Together to Put Community First

First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina and First United Methodist Church of Fuquay-Varina are embarking on a mission to share worship and establish connection beyond our normal walls. During this time of uncertainty and unrest, we are taking action to do our part to be and build a community. We hope you join us as we share worship online through Zoom and Live broadcasts and will be as excited to be a part of this venture as we are to present it.

June 21, 2020 was the official kickoff to First Baptist Church's partnership with First United Methodist Church to provide a shared worship experience between the two congregations. The churches respective pastors provided welcome messages for the other congregation to kick off the start of what we hope will be a successful partnership to spread the gospel throughout Fuquay-Varina and beyond.

There are ongoing opportunities to participate in the shared worship between FBCFV and First Church:

Monday Message: Weekly check-in with Pastor Mark Woods. Follow First United Methodist Church of Fuquay Varina on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FirstChurchFV) to see the weekly message or visit the website https://www.firstchurchfv.org.

Our Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Resources

COVID-19 Information

Federal COVID-19 Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – https://www.cdc.gov

State COVID-19 Information

North Carolina COVID-19 Information Hub – https://www.nc.gov/covid19

North Carolina Emergency Management – https://www.ncdps.gov/ncem

Municipal COVID-19 Information

Wake County North Carolina COVID-19 Information – http://www.wakegov.com/covid19/Pages/default.aspx

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Wake County Government sites – https://covid19.wakegov.com/testing/

Local COVID-19 Information

Town of Fuquay Varina Alert Center – https://fuquay-varina.org/AlertCenter.aspx

Senior Adult Resources

Administration for Community Living – https://acl.gov/COVID-19
National Council on Aging – https://www.ncoa.org/ncoa_acf/covid-19-resources-for-older-adults/

Youth and Student Resources

Wake County Public School System – https://www.wcpss.net/Page/42068

Veterans Resources

Veterans Affairs COVID-19 Resources – https://www.va.gov/OSDBU/COVID-19

Resources for Veterans and Military Families amid COVID-19 – https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/veterans/info-2020/free-coronavirus-resources.html

General Resources for Assistance

United Way 211 – http://www.211.org

Wake County Food Resources – https://covid19.wakegov.com/food-resources/

Wake Helps: A Utility Bill Payment Assistance Program – https://covid19.wakegov.com/wakehelps/

Wake Network of Care – https://wake.nc.networkofcare.org

Housing Assistance & Housing Resources

United States Housing and Urban Development
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/covid_19_resources
North Carolina Family & Community COVID-19 Resources – https://www.nc.gov/covid-19/family-community-covid-19-resources
NC HOPE Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions - https://nc211.org/hope/

Mental Health Resources

Healthline – https://www.healthline.com/health/covid-19-mental-health-resources

Resources for Small Business Owners and Freelancers

US Small Business Administration – https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

Upwork – https://www.upwork.com/resources/remote/covid-19-resources-freelancers-small-businesses/

Learn More

First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina is concerned for the health and well-being of its congregation, visitors, and the people of the community at large.

Church leadership is continually checking with local media outlets for the latest developments and recommendations from public health officials.

We want to ensure that everyone has accurate and up to date information and want to share information about resources to assist the community.

The following are links to sources we hope you will find useful during this time.

Find out more

Hello, Neighbor! Community News You Can Use

Community COVID-19 Testing

House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program

Wake Helps: Utility Bill Payment Assistance

Starting January 2021, First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina will be a COVID-19 testing site. Tests are drive through and walk up, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Through A+ Family Care and Women's Health, testing sites are also in Raleigh at Word of God Fellowship Church, 3000 Rock Quarry Rd 27610, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Clinton at Lisbon Street Baptist Church, 501 Lisbon St 28305, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Apex First Baptist Church offers free COVID19 testing each Monday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. An appointment is required and those interested to be tested can call 984-222-8003 to make an appointment.

Testing location: 419 S Salem St, Apex NC, 27502

Advance Community Health hosts free COVID19 testing events throughout Wake County. Please visit their website for full information for how to register online and where you can access testing sites.
COVID19 testing events through Advance Community Health

Wake Helps: Utility Bill Payment Assistance

House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program

Wake Helps: Utility Bill Payment Assistance

Wake County offers assistance to qualifying households for help with utility bills during COVID19. To qualify, household must demonstrate financial hardship due to COVID19, provide copies of past due utility bills from March 1, 2020, or later, have household income of 39,540 for an individual or 56,460 for a family of four.

Wake Helps Application | Aplicación en español
Click the link for more information. You will be directed to the program's information page >> Wake Helps: A Utility Bill Payment Assistance Program

House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

Wake County and community partners have launched the House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program. This next phase focuses on preventing the displacement of Wake County renters who lost income as a result of COVID-19.

The three-step program offers:

Financial assistance to tenants and landlords to cover rent shortfalls resulting from a loss of income through a partnership with Telamon Corporation;

Free legal support through a partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina for tenants who need a lawyer to negotiate filed evictions with landlords or other legal services; and

Assistance relocating residents whose housing could not be stabilized through steps 1 or 2.

Residents are eligible if:
They are renters legally residing in Wake County;
They have a legally binding NC lease that covers the assistance period;
They have been economically impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic period of March 13 – present, resulting in the loss of income and inability to pay rent; and
They do not receive any other forms of rental assistance payments such as Housing Choice Voucher - Section 8, or senior housing or disabled housing with rental assistance subsidies.

Questions? Call 919-899-9911 or email housing@telamon.org.

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

Durham, NC – Starting Monday, Sept. 21, Durham Public Schools (DPS) is expanding its feeding program options to include more hot meals and more distribution locations across Durham County. The meals are available at no cost for any child up to 18 years old—one breakfast and one lunch, per child, per day. DPS is also continuing its partnership with EAT NC’s weekly home meal deliveries for families unable to come to our meal sites.

For more information or to read the full article, click here >>
https://spectacularmag.com/2020/09/19/dps-expands-no-cost-feeding-program-to-include-more-hot-meals-schedule-locations/

Looking ahead to 2021: MLK Day

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

FAQs: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is preparing for its 17th annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For 2021, the event is virtual and you are invited to join in.

"An Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere" is a virtual event at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18. See it via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CulturalArtsFV) or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDm5elIMnlCcnVxV2hSVrg).

FAQs: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

FAQs: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

Are you on social media?

Yes! We are on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistfv1912

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstbaptistfv1912

Twitter:

https://www.twitter.com/fbcfv1912

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC42uJplClauk5ITFj0OH45g

How can I see your worship service?

Our Sunday Worship service is live each Sunday morning at 11:00 via Facebook. If you can't tune in at 11:00, the service is loaded to our website and YouTube channel within 24 hours of the live transmission.

How can I participate in Sunday School and/or Bible Study?

These services are online via Zoom.

Bible Study access:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9978381182

Meeting ID: 997 838 1182

Or connect with your smartphone

312-626-6799, ID: 9978381182#

646-558-8656, ID: 9978381182#

Sunday School access:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87483652303
ID: 87483652303
or connect with your smartphone:
929-436-2866
ID: 87483652303

How can I give tithes, offerings, or make a donation?

We accept contributions online via PayPal or by USPS Mail: First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina, Attn: Offerings, PO Box 432, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-0432

First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina

First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina

COVID-19 Update

FBCFV is a testing site

Connections With Women's Fellowship

Hallelujah Parking Lot Praise Party

Seniors Car Parade

Community First

Two Churches Share Resources During COVID-19

Standing Together to Put Community First

Our Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Resources

Learn More

Hello, Neighbor! Community News You Can Use

Community COVID-19 Testing

House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program

Wake Helps: Utility Bill Payment Assistance

Wake Helps: Utility Bill Payment Assistance

House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program

Wake Helps: Utility Bill Payment Assistance

House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program

House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

Looking ahead to 2021: MLK Day

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

FAQs: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

FAQs: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

DPS Expands No-Cost Feeding Program to Include More Hot Meals

FAQs: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions