UPCOMING EVENTS

Parents, click here to register your child for AWANA. Registration is held prior to the start of each session. Email awana@wattschapel.org for additional information.

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 

Get ready for VBS 2025, coming June 23–26! As we prepare, we invite everyone to participate in the 21-Day Financial Fast, based on Michelle Singletary’s impactful book, from June 1 through June 21. Books are $5 and can be purchased with exact cash only on May 18, May 21, May 25, and June 1 in Rooms 8 and 10 after worship.  Quantities are limited—so don’t delay!

Attend the Virtual 21-Day Financial Fast Book Review Sessions as we prepare for Vacation Bible School 2025!  Join the God’s Property Ministryas we journey through The 21-Day Financial Fast by Michelle Singletary via Zoom, 7:00 pm nightly! The Discussion Schedule is Wednesday, June 4 – Chapters 1–4, Wednesday, June 11 – Chapters 5–11, Monday, June 16 – Chapters 12–16. This is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and reset your financial focus through God’s Word and community discussion. Zoom details will be available in June. Let’s learn and grow together!

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 May 1-30. 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.

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.

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. 

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

On Sunday, May 18, meet your tribal leader in the Multipurpose Room after both services. Join for brief fellowship and greetings from your tribal leaders…be ready for our Juneteenth Tribal Event in June and for Tribal Sunday, coming in November. Tribes are assigned by your last name.

Watts Scholars will be recognized on Sunday, May 18, immediately following the 10:30 worship service. We will honor the 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 3rd quarter of this school year. A copy of your child’s report card can be emailed to scholarship@wattschapel.org by Monday, May 5 at 5pm. Please include the student’s grade level, a parent or guardian’s name, phone number, and email address in the email submission.

Join the Women of Watts for “Virtual” Women’s TNT on the SECOND Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. All women ages 18 and above are encouraged to attend.

Click here to join the Women’s TNT Zoom Meeting.

Please see pertinent voter information below.

Online Voter Registration Application: myNCDMV

Credible, up-to-date election and voter information: Home – Safe Voter NC

Online Voters Verification: Voter Search

Acceptable Voter IDs: Voter Photo ID-NCSBE

County Board of Election Contact Information: County BOE Information

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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