UPCOMING EVENTS

 During the season of Lent, February 18-April 4, every member, friend and supporter of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church is asked to participate in the 2026 Lent Above and Beyond Challenge. Tithe faithfully and give a special offering of $150 to celebrate our 150th birthday. The $150 will support your pledge to the Above and Beyond Campaign.

Join the Children & Youth Ministry for Children’s Church, Teen Talk, and Nursery during BOTH SERVICES ON THEIR RESPECTIVE SUNDAYS. On 2nd Sundays, Elementary-school youth will have an opportunity to connect with each other and caring adults as they learn more about God in an engaging and interactive way. On 4th Sundays, Middle, and High School-aged youth will have an opportunity to connect with each other and caring adults as they discuss topics relevant to today’s teens while developing a biblical foundation to grow closer to God and each other. On BOTH 2nd and 4th Sundays, the Nursery is available.

Watts Chapel in partnership with the global organization World Vision, and we are part of the CHOSEN Campaign.

Thank you to each individual, family, and ministry who stepped up to sponsor a child in Rwanda. Through your commitment and generosity, over 200 children have been sponsored. Please stay in touch with your child and keep up with them. You may download the World Vision application if you haven’t already or communicate by logging into your World Vision account (https://www.worldvision.org/sponsorship).

If you want to mail a letter or package to your child(ren), please reference https://www.worldvision.org/sponsor-a-child/support-center/sending-letter-package for instructions.

If you have questions or need assistance at any time, please email chosen@wattschapel.org. Thank you for making a difference in the Rwandan community.

Individuals who would like to make a donation to this mission initiative may enter “CHOSEN” on the OTHER line of your envelope or online donation.

Email chosen@wattschapel.org with any questions or for additional information.

Click here for more information about CHOSEN. #BECHOSEN 

The Churchwide Find Your Fit Fair is on Sunday, March 15, after both services in the Multipurpose Room. Come get connected to Ministry at Watts!  All Ministries will be available to answer questions and sign up members that are ready to serve!  Come FIND YOUR FIT in Ministry!

The Watts Chapel Media Team is looking for volunteers to assist with weekly broadcast production and social media. We are looking to build our team with anyone eager and willing to learn what it takes to operate cameras, direct, assist with social media, and assist with audio production. Email Sis. Simone Keith at wattschapelav@gmail.com if you are interested.

The Health & Wellness Ministry is encouraging members to stay active and healthy. Members are invited to participate in the Run/Walk Challenge from February 1-28. Walk or run 50, 75, or 100 miles this month. Download the NRC (Nike Run Club) App on your Smartphone or Smartwatch. Come to participate in the month’s challenge, walk to finish strong! Email wellness@wattschapel.org to join the challenge or for more information.

New Watts Chapel Members – Join the New Disciples Ministry for Virtual New Disciples Orientation classes which will be held via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of *February, April, May, August, October, November and December.

*November and December classes will be held on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays.

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Adult Sessions: 10:30 AM
Youth Sessions: 1:00 PM

Click the link below to log into your Virtual Zoom Class. Contact Sister Rhonda Raney at newdisciples@wattschapel.org with any questions.

Click here to join the Adult AND Youth New Disciples Orientation Class via Zoom.

Receive the Right Hand of Fellowship from your Watts Family! New Disciples who have completed all 4 sessions of the New Disciples Orientation Classes and are interested in receiving the Right Hand of Fellowship on Sunday, March 1, must register their interest by Monday, February 23, at 5:00 pm by emailing newdisciples@wattschapel.org.

Dear Disciples of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church,

We are excited to expand our digital ministry and reach more people through Facebook and YouTube Live streams. To help with this effort, we encourage you to share our live streams while in the sanctuary. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to do so:

Sharing on Facebook Live Stream:

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR PHONE IS SILENCED AND THE VOLUME IS ON ZERO, SO THAT WE DON’T HAVE FEEDBACK IN THE SERVICE (This is crucial).

• Open the Facebook app on your smartphone or tablet.
• Search for “Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church” in the search bar at the top.
• Once you find our official page, click on it to open.
• Look for the live stream post (it will typically have a red “Live” badge).
• Under the live stream video, you will see options to like, comment, and share.
• Click on the “Share” button.
• Choose “Share Now (Public)” to make sure your friends and followers can see it.
• In the caption or comment section, include the hashtag #WCMBC to help share the gospel of Jesus Christ and broaden our reach 
• Click on “Post” or “Share” to share the live stream to your Facebook timeline.

Sharing on YouTube Live Stream:

• Open the YouTube app on your smartphone or tablet.
• In the search bar at the top, type “Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Live Stream.”
• Once you find our live stream, click on it to open.
• Below the video player, you will see options to like, comment, and share.
• Tap on the “Share” button.
• Choose the platform where you want to share it (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.).
• Add a caption or message along with the hashtag #WCMBC to promote our church.
• Click on “Share” to post the live stream link to your chosen platform.

Additional Tips:

• Encourage your friends and family to tune in by sharing a personal invitation along with the live stream link.
• Remind everyone to use the hashtag #WCMBC in their shares to create a sense of unity and promote our church online.
• Feel free to share multiple times during the live stream to reach different audiences.

Thank you for your support in expanding our digital ministry and spreading the message of faith, hope, and love throughout the globe. 

We are Christ-centered, biblically-based, and ministry-focused.

Together, we can make a positive impact online and in our community.

The Watts Social Media Ministry

Are you creative and enjoy social media? Join our thriving Social Media Team and turn your passion into a bigger purpose! We’d love to have you. We also have remote opportunities for our virtual family. If interested, contact our Social Media Manager, Jessica Alexander at socialmedia@wattschapel.org.

We will celebrate our History and Heritage each Sunday in February!  Get ready for African American Organizations Sunday on February 1-represent your organization, Family and Friends/Jersey Sunday on February 8-bring your family and friends to church and wear your team jerseys, HBCU Sunday on February 15-wear your black college gear, and Old School Sunday on February 22-wear your old school, those Sunday hats, or your African outfit!

The Watts Chapel Trailblazers Senior Ministry invites everyone age 55 and above to meet every 3rd Tuesday at 10 AM in the Multipurpose Room. Guest speakers, Senior News, Senior health tips, trips, and more are how our Seniors keep their minds and bodies active. Join them for fun and fellowship and to connect with other like-minded Seniors. Email seniors@wattschapel.org for more information. 

The Trailblazers Ministry invites Senior Adults to take a trip to tour historic civil rights sites in Alabama and Georgia on April 27-May 2.  We will visit Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, and Tuskegee, Alabama; and Atlanta, Georgia. Sites include the Civil Rights Institute; 16th St. Baptist Church; the Rosa Parks Museum; the Edmund Pettus Bridge and more. Spaces are limited. For questions, email seniors@wattschapel.org.

Watts Chapel’s Transportation Ministry offers transportation to the 10:30 am Worship Service for riders within a 5-mile radius of the church (3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh). Reservations can be made starting at 9:00 am on Monday mornings and must be received by 11:00 am on the Friday before the upcoming Sunday service. A Transportation Waiver is required for each rider. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older. Masks are mandatory.

NOTE: Watts Chapel Transportation Vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair lift ramps.

Click here to request transportation to Sunday’s 10:30 AM worship service.

Click here for information about the transportation process.

Tribes are assigned by last name.

TRIBE OF REUBEN (A-B)-Light Blue

TRIBE OF BENJAMIN (C)-Brown

TRIBE OF JUDAH (D-E)-White

TRIBE OF ISSACHAR (F-G)-Pink

TRIBE OF SIMEON (H-I)-Red

TRIBE OF ZEBULUN (J)-Green

TRIBE OF DAN (K-L)-Black

TRIBE OF NAPHTALI (M-O)-Dark Blue

TRIBE OF GAD (P-R)-Purple

TRIBE OF ASHER (S)-Orange

TRIBE OF EPHRAIM (T-V)-Gray/Silver

TRIBE OF MANASSEH (W-Z)-Yellow

Watts Scholars will be recognized on Sunday, March 15 immediately following the 10:30 worship service. We will honor elementary students who achieved a rating of 3 or 4 on the grade level standards and middle and high school students who made the A, A/B honor roll for the 2nd quarter of this school year. A copy of your child’s report card can be emailed to scholarship@wattschapel.org by Monday, March 2, at 5:00 pm. Please include the student’s grade level, a parent or guardian’s name, phone number, and email address in the email submission. Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to the deadline.

If you are unemployed or underemployed, our website has a new resource to help you. As we learn of new employment opportunities in the Triangle area, we will post them. Please go to our HR Resources page. There you will find job openings, training opportunities, and more. In addition, if you know of job opportunities, please send the information to hr@wattschapel.org and we will post it for thirty days.

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