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Barbara Best
March 28, 2023

April Events

April Events

Here in Raleigh the month of April is usually one of the most beautiful times of the year. We can expect beautiful Spring weather, colorful flowers and bushes and new growth on the trees and in our yards. The month is even more special when Easter falls in April as it does this year. For Christians […]

March 21, 2023

Lessons from My Mom

Lessons from My Mom

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 would have been my Mother’s 100th birthday.  My sister, Marie, and I shared memories of her on that day and talked about the impact she had on our lives. She sent a quote from one of Mom’s favorite poems about spring to our family members. In her honor, I ate my […]

March 14, 2023

March Madness

March Madness

It’s “March Madness” at my house with three sports-crazy fans.  This month, everything is about basketball.  This year, Robert and a few of his sport fanatic friends are having a competition to see who can predict the most winners.  There are 5 men’s and 5 women’s tournaments to crown 10 champions, a total of 606 […]

March 7, 2023

What Does a Church Need?

What Does a Church Need?

Recently I found an article written by an organization of churches and community service agencies in Colorado.  It was titled, 5 Core Ministries Your Church Needs, listing these areas: Praise and Worship Local outreach Preaching and Teaching Guest Services Children’s Ministry As I read the article, I thought specifically of Crabtree Valley Baptist. How are […]

January 3, 2023

Welcome 2023!

Welcome 2023!

It is now January 2023, and the beginning of a new year.  This month is named for Janus, the Roman god of passage and new beginnings.  Most sculptures and pictures of Janus show a man with 2 faces, often an old bearded man facing backwards and a young man’s face looking forward.  This is what […]

June 3, 2022

Vacation Bible School 2022

Mark Your Calendars! VBS is coming!  VBS 2022 will be held every Wednesday evening June 29 through July 27, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm Open to all children 4 years old through 5th grade. Please contact the church (919-781-5345) for more information. This year’s VBS theme is the miracles of Jesus. We will hear the stories […]