Youth Sunday
Join us as our youth group leads us in worship. The theme for this Sunday is “By Faith.” We will be diving into God’s word and focusing in on the text found in Hebrews 11:1-2; 8-18. After worship, everyone is invited over to the newly decorated Youth Room to see the space where our youth meet.
Madsplatter in Apex
Join us on Sunday, May 19th as we meet for lunch right after church in the Fellowship Hall. We will then hop on the bus to go to Mad Splatter in Apex for a Splatter Party. Cost is $25/participant. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 15th. Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAF2EA4F9C25-49260702-madsplatter
Faith & Families Night
The church family is invited to join us for Faith & Families Night at the Carolina Mudcats stadium. The mudcats will be taking on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Game starts at 6:30PM. Tickets are $9/seat. Concessions will be discounted to $3 for popcorn, ice cream, pretzels, nachos, Pepsi products and water. If you’d like to join us for the game, please sign up here. Sign up deadline is Sunday, May 5th https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAF2EA4F9C25-48794512-faith
Graduate Luncheon
Our high school and college graduates are invited to lunch after worship on Sunday, June 2nd to celebrate their graduation. If you would like to attend, please sign-up here and let us know who will be coming with you. Sign-up deadline is May 12th. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAF2EA4F9C25-48794641-graduate
Preschool F.I.S.H Camp (Ages 3-5)
PRESCHOOL F.I.S.H. Camp is a week of having FUN IN SERVING HIM!
THEME: Who IS My Neighbor?
BIBLE STORY: The Good Samaritan
WHEN: JUNE 3-6; TIME: 9:00 - Noon
WHO: Preschoolers and friends (AGE 3-5)
WHERE: FBCS Fellowship Hall
COST: $20 per camper for the week
Each day we will enjoy do "hands-on" Mission Projects that will help others! The week will be filled with stories, songs, hands-on projects, walking field trips, LOTS OF FUN, and the opportunity to creatively help others in Smithfield.
PARENTS will get a schedule of activities on the week before camp that will tell you what we are doing and/or what to bring each day.
THURSDAY will be our FUN Water Day!
Please pay your CAMP FEE ($20) in the FBCS church office by Sunday, May 19.
F.I.S.H CAMP for Grades K-5 & friends
GRADES K-5 F.I.S.H. Camp a week of having FUN IN SERVING HIM!
THEME: Who IS My Neighbor?
BIBLE STORY: The Good Samaritan
WHEN: JUNE 17-20; TIME: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHO: Kids currently in Grades K-5
WHERE: FBCS Fellowship Hall
COST: $40 per camper for the week
EACH DAY we will have a Devotional, a Mission challenge, use our hands and feet to make a difference, and enjoy LOTS of SUMMER FUN!
CAMP MORNINGS will be filled with guest speakers, Hands-On Mission Projects, and delivery of these projects in Smithfield.
CAMP AFTERNOONS will be filled with excursions to enjoy some fun "PLAY" ADVENTURES with friends!
PARENTS will receive a schedule of activities the week before camp that will tell you what we will be doing and/or what to bring each day.
LUNCH: Campers will bring a LUNCH on Monday - Wednesday. On Thursday, we will be making our own lunch.
CAMP FEE: Please pay in the FBCS church office by Sunday, May 19.
Youth Conference
This is a weekend Spring Retreat for our youth group (grades 6-12). The speaker for this weekend is Cameron McGill and worship leader is Tyler Lynch. Our youth are excited to participate and look forward to sharing about their experience as they lead worship on the 28th!
Holy Week Tenebrae Service
This will be a time of receiving the Lord’s Supper, scripture reading, prayerful reflection and music as we enter into Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Rush Hour Karting
Rush Hour Karting Trip – immediately following worship on Sunday, March 3rd our youth are invited to go with us to Rush Hour Karting in Garner, NC. We will all ride together in a van and we will eat lunch when we get there (a pizza bar including pasta, salad, tater tots & dessert). After lunch each participant will get to participate in 2 races that are 8 minutes long. Please note these are adult sized go-karts, students 14 and under will be assigned JR karts. Cost is $35/participant. TWO ways to pay: write a check to FBC and put in the memo line “Youth – Rush Hour Karting” OR go to our online giving and select the “youth ministry online” fund. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAF2EA4F9C25-47958712-rush
Youth/Parent Meeting
Youth/Parent Meeting – Immediately following worship on Sunday, February 25th our youth and their parents are invited to attend a meeting in the Fellowship Hall. We will go over the youth calendar, filling out permission forms & discussing summer camp. Lunch will be provided from Panera. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAF2EA4F9C25-47961575-youthparent to let Taylor know what you’d like to eat and if you can make it.
Deacons Meeting
Time is subject to change. This Deacons’ Meeting will be held as part of our retreat at the Sleep Inn Hotel in Smithfield. Members will be able to observe as in any other Deacons meeting, but please stay tuned as this time is likely to change.
Christmas Eve Service
Join us Sunday evening at 7:30 PM for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. Our Handbell Praise Ringers will be providing preservice music starting at 7:00 PM.
Family Christmas Eve Service
Families with children… come join us for this interactive, hands-on service created for children 5th grade and younger.
Youth Fall Retreat
Calling all 6th-12th graders…we’re going to Caswell! The weekend will be filled with worship, Bible study, and plenty of free time on the beach!!
The retreat will encourage students to discover their God-given gifts and passions and how they can use those to make a difference in the people around them, in their communities and in the world RIGHT NOW.
Theme: Glow based off the guiding Bible verse: But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you of darkness into his marvelous light. - 1Peter 2:9
Cost: $100.00 - Scholarships are available!!
To Sign Up: Contact Kristen Tucker or call the church office
Kids Camp
Attention Parents of Children entering 3rd – 5th grade
I have met with the Children’s Ministers from 10 churches in Durham, Johnston & Wake counties to begin planning a weekend retreat for our children. There will be lots of games and outside activities plus worship and Bible studies. Please contact me if you would like for your child to attend.
Date: September 15-17, 2023 (Friday night – Sunday lunch)
Camp: Betsy-Jeff Penn (4-H Camp near Reidsville, NC)
Cost: $100/per camper by May 31, 2023
$120/per camper on or after June 1, 2023
Contact: Amy Galloway
VBS: Ready, Set, Move
Please reserve July 17-20 for our VBS this summer! Our theme this year is Ready, Set, Move! and we are excited to see how learning God's word inspires us all.
Freedom Vespers at FBC Smithfield!
Starting at 6:00 PM come to First Presbyterian Church to grab a hot dog and then head over to the lawn of First Baptist Church for a concert by Damascus Ridge!
There will be great bluegrass gospel music including traditional favorites and original material, delivered with classic all acoustic bluegrass instrumentation with two-, three- and four-part harmonies. Leave with a smile on your face and a song inside.
Ice cream & Smithfield fireworks to follow!
