UPCOMING EVENTS

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VIRTUAL EVENTS

Join us as we continue using a hybrid method to keep the connection and engaging in Ministry.

WATTS CHAPEL MEMBER DATABASE (Realm)

To update or add your information in Realm, CLICK HERE.

Giving (Realm)

CLICK HERE to give your tithes and offerings online through Realm.

Text Messaging at Watts

Watts Chapel is now offering text message updates! Get real-time updates, reminders, announcements, and special alerts sent directly to your phone. Don’t miss out—join the text list and stay connected with your church family!

CLICK HERE to sign up.

Walk with Watts IN PERSON CHALLENGE

Come Walk with Watts! We’re inviting every member, every family, and every generation to stay connected and engaged as we walk together toward the historic milestone of 150 Years in ministry. Every 30 days journey with us by completing each item on the card. Exchange your completed cards after 30 days for a commemorative 150^th celebratory item. There is a card for our Watts Family in-person and our virtual church family as well. 150 days…5 challenges…a new Walk with Watts card every 30 days. Come Walk with Watts and celebrate 150 years of ministry!

CLICK HERE FOR THE IN PERSON WALK WITH WATTS CARD, DAYS 61-90.

Walk With Watts Challenge for Virtual Church

Come Walk with Watts! We invite every member, every family, and every generation to stay connected and engaged as we walk together toward the historic milestone of 150 Years in ministry. VIRTUAL CHURCH FAMILY, every 30 days journey with us by completing each item on the card. Exchange your completed cards after 30 days for a commemorative 150^th celebratory item. 150 days…5 challenges…a new Walk with Watts card every 30 days… celebrate 150 years of ministry!

CLICK HERE FOR THE WALK WITH WATTS CARD FOR OUR VIRTUAL CHURCH FAMILY, Days 61-90.

150TH WEEKEND

Watts Chapel, as we celebrate 150 years in Ministry at Watts Chapel, SAVE THE DATE for the 150^th Celebration Weekend, September 11-13. Friday, 6:30 pm, Saturday, 12:00 pm, Sunday, 9:30 am. 150 Years… 3 Days… 1 Celebration.

Above and Beyond Videos

As we celebrate 150 years of God’s faithfulness and look ahead to the future through our Above and Beyond Campaign, we invite you to share your story. Whether you’ve been a member for decades or recently joined the Watts family, share how Watts Chapel has impacted your life, why you chose to support the Above and Beyond Campaign, and what you hope to see in our new church facility and the generations to come. Please record a short 1-to-2-minute video answering one or more of the questions provided. Your testimony may be featured during our 150th Anniversary Celebration, on social media, or in future campaign materials as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future. Upload your video by July 19.

CLICK HERE to share your video.

AWANA Students Sign Up

Parents, register your child for AWANA! Sessions are each Wednesday at 7:00 pm, with dinner served beforehand. Registration also takes place prior to the start of each session. Email awana@wattschapel.org for more details. Young people, come join the AWANA fun! Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15).

CLICK HERE to register your child.

Awana Volunteers

Please Click Here to join the team as a volunteer for Awana.

Baptism

Baptism will be held on selected FIRST SUNDAYS, unless otherwise stated, before the 10:30 am Worship Celebration. If you have accepted Christ and are a member of Watts Chapel, register to be baptized by THE DESIGNATED DATE BEFORE BAPTISM, at 11:45 pm.

CLICK HERE to register for the next baptism.

Business and Professional Directory

CLICK HERE for the current Watts Chapel Business and Professional Directory.

Children's Church/Teen Talk/Nursery

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.

CHOSEN - WORLD VISION MISSION INITIATIVE

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

Christmas in July

The Impact Mission Ministry and HYPE Children and Youth Ministry will sponsor “Christmas in July” on Saturday, July 25, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Watts parking lot. Those in need from the church and community are invited to get FREE items from the Bountiful Blessings truck as well as bookbags and school supplies for youth. Sign up by July 22. Help us bless the community… our goal is to SERVE 500 AT THIS EVENT… purchase items from our Amazon supply list. Volunteers are also needed to serve. We need your help to make this succeed!

CLICK HERE to register for supplies for youth.

Christmas in July amazon wishlist-SUPPLY DONATIONS

CLICK HERE for the supply list on Amazon. When making purchases, please select our Director of Ministry Programming, Sister Dennise Lindsay, as the delivery address. Your support will help make Christmas in July a blessing!

Christmas in July Volunteers

Volunteer to help at the Christmas in July event. Serve on July 18, 21, 22, 23, or 25. There is something for everyone…and your help is needed.

CLICK HERE to sign up.

COLLEGE SEND OFF SUNDAY

Attention Watts College Students: College Send Off Sunday will be held on July 26, immediately following the 10:30 service. To register, please email wattsmissionaries@wattschapel.org by July 19 at 11:59 pm. This event is open to all first time and returning undergraduate and graduate college students.

Find Your Fit Ministry Fair

The Churchwide Find Your Fit Fair is on Sunday, July 19, 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!

Health Topic-Health Corner Zoom Meeting

The Health and Wellness Ministry invites you to the Zoom Health Corner presentation.

CLICK HERE to join the meeting.

Meeting ID: 848 7397 7934

Passcode: Health

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Health & Wellness Ministry

Join the Health & Wellness Ministry for their monthly meeting on the 2nd Thursdays at 7 pm via Zoom.

Click Here to join the meeting.

Meeting ID: 848 7397 7934

Passcode: Health

One tap mobile

13017158592

84873977934#

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HYPE Volunteer Summit

All current HYPE Children and Youth Ministry volunteers and all who work with children and youth at Watts are invited and encouraged to attend the HYPE Volunteer Training Summit on Saturday, July 18, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Anyone interested in becoming a children and youth volunteer is also invited. Register by July 15. Come join the team…come get HYPE!

CLICK HERE to register.

Jokes and Notes-Pastor White's Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Pastor White’s Birthday at “Jokes and Notes”, a special event on Wednesday, July 22, at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary! This event will feature Gospel Comedian, “Rod of God” and music from “The Stewart Brothers”, from Baltimore, MD.There will be no Summer Series at noon or 7:00 pm on this day.

Ways to give gifts to Pastor White:

Cash App: $REVHLWJR

PayPal: REVHLWJR@AOL.COM

Checks can be made out to Harry L. White, Jr. and mailed to the church or dropped off at the church office.

LET'S MOVE ON SATURDAYS

Join the Health and Wellness Ministry for “Let’s Move on Saturdays” at Watts from 10:30 am to 12 pm on:

March 28

May 23

June 27

July 25

August 22

Come get some movement and a good workout. This is a “fitness for all ages and levels” event…bring a towel and some water…and wear comfortable shoes and workout clothing. Please sign up to attend.

CLICK HERE to sign up.

MEDIA TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED

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.

Meet the Pastor

New members to Watts are invited to Meet the Pastor on Sunday, August 2, after 10:30 am service in the Multipurpose Room. Register by July 29.

CLICK HERE to register.

MEN OF WATTS (MOW)

Join the Men of Watts for Men’s TNT on the FIRST Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The meetings alternate each month, being VIRTUAL via Zoom and IN PERSON in the Multipurpose Room.

Men’s VIRTUAL TNT months: March, May, July, September, November

Men’s IN-PERSON TNT months: April, June, August, October, December

CLICK HERE to join the Men’s Virtual TNT Zoom meeting.

Men of Watts (MOW) Book

The new Men’s TNT study book is available, “My Bible, My Manhood”, cost is $10. The study begins in January 2026…get your book now!

CLICK HERE to purchase.

MONTHLY RUN/WALK CHALLENGE

The Health & Wellness Ministry is encouraging members to stay active and healthy. Members are invited to participate in the Run/Walk Challenge from June 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 DISCIPLES ORIENTATION CLASSES

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.

Part-Time Office Assistant Position

Watts Chapel is seeking a Part-Time Office Assistant. Responsibilities include: welcome and assist members, guests, and visitors, provide administrative support to administrative staff, coordinate travel arrangements and ministry logistics, and assist with meetings, events, and daily church operations. Ideal candidates must have at least a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred Administrative, clerical, customer service, or office support experience, a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, along with Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, while being professional, dependable, and service-oriented. Submit your resume to hr@wattschapel.org.

CLICK HERE for the full job description.

Right Hand of Fellowship

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, August 2, must register their interest by Monday, July 27, at 5:00 pm by emailing newdisciples@wattschapel.org.

share the watts service live stream

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

SMALL GROUP saturday

Join “Small Group Saturday” for our VIRTUAL study, “Every Thought Captive”, Saturdays, 9:00 am to 10:15 am. We invite you to join us for this exciting virtual study.

Join Saturday Small Group each Saturday for their weekly study sessions.

Click here to join the Adult Small Group Session via Zoom.

Email christianed@wattschapel.org for additional information.

Small Group Saturday Study Questions-Water Walking Faith-Week 2

CLICK HERE for the Water Walking Faith study questions-WEEK 2

Social Media team members needed

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.

Softball Game

Come join the team as Watts Chapel plays softball versus Christ Family Church on Sunday, July 26, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Ritter Park Field #1. Both men and women softball players are needed…all ages welcome… and everyone else, be ready to cheer our teams to victory!

CLICK HERE to join the softball team!

TLC MINISTRY

The TLC Ministry provides prayer, encouragement and resource information to our Watts Chapel family members who are caring for elderly, special needs or disabled loved ones.

CLICK HERE for Caregivers Resources.

If you would like to learn more about how you can help a Watts Chapel Caregiver, please contact us at tlcministry@wattschapel.org.

TRAILBLAZERS SENIOR MINISTRY

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.

TRANSPORTATION TO WORSHIP

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 and Tribal Colors

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

Veterans' Bowling

Veterans of all branches are invited to a good time bowling! Come to the Veteran’s Bowling event on Saturday, July 18, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Buffaloe Lanes, High House Road, Cary, NC. Cost is $20 for Vets and $25 for guests and includes unlimited bowling and shoes. What branch will bowl ‘em over… Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard? Wherever you served, come for the fellowship…and thank you for your service. Sign up by July 15.

CLICK HERE to register.

Watts Scholars

Our Watts Scholars will be recognized on Sunday, July 19 during the 10:30 am 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 4th quarter of this school year. A copy of your child’s report card can be placed in the red folder in the Watts Scholars Ministry mailbox or emailed to scholarship@wattschapel.org until Monday, July 13. Please include a parent or guardian’s name, phone number, and email address on the report card. Please adhere to the deadline.

Watts Wear

Get your Watts Wear! Represent your church and let the world know “Watts Up!”

CLICK HERE for Watts Wear.

WOMEN OF WATTS (WOW)

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.

Meeting ID: 886 3572 2472

Passcode: WOWTNT

Word on Wednesday Summer Series

Our Word on Wednesday Summer Series is July 8-August 5. Get ready for sessions at Noon and 7:00 pm as we study “Jonah in July”. We will have our HYPE Children and Youth Summer Series on Wednesday evenings as well!

Voter and Election Information

The Watts Chapel Political Awareness Ministry is dedicated to assisting church members and the greater community in becoming informed and involved constituents. We believe that we need to hold our representatives accountable and ensure they are meeting the needs of our families and our community.

Between February 8^th – March 1^st, we will be available in Rooms 8 & 10 after the 8:30 am and 10:30 am worship services to answer questions and assist anyone who needs help.

Send an email to wcpam@wattschapel.org for more details.

CLICK HERE for pertinent voting and election information.

EMPLOYMENT NEWS

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.

RIGHT NOW MEDIA

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