CALL TO PRAYER
Colossians 1:9-10 “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”

Pray that we will live the kind of life that honors and pleases the Lord in every way, that we will produce fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God. Thank God that He strengthens us with his own great power.

Continue to pray daily for our church, and its ministries and the good news of God’s love to be shared with our community and world. .

JOIN US FOR PRAYER MEETING
This Sunday evening, March 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM; we will gather in our Sanctuary for a prayer meeting. It will be a special time to highlight and to pray for the various ministries that will be moved into the Mission Center when it is completed.

We have asked a person from several of the ministries that now go on in our church to briefly share a word about how their lives have been touched. You will not want to miss hearing what they have to say, and also being a part of this special prayer service as we seek the Lord, asking Him for His blessing and guidance as we move forward in this awesome journey. Prayerfully Yours, Prayer Team Leadership

BUILDING TO SERVE INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Be a part of our first Information Meeting on Wednesday, March 17th at 6:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to tour the former Smithfield Herald Building which will be transformed into our new Mission Center. Additional meetings will be held Sunday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 24th at 3:15 p.m. and Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m.

ATTENTION YOUTH…
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, March 14th at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Sydney Ball & Ashley Walker, Harrison Howell, Morgan Gatlin, Claire & Cullen Sharpe, Emily Wood and Parker Wood are responsible for Snack Supper.

YOUTH LOCK OUT
What: Youth Lock Out THIS WEEKEND
When: Fri., March 12 (9:30 pm) to Sat., March 13 (7:00 am)
Cost: $30 which includes Midnight Bowling, Pump-It Up (inflatables), Krispy Kreme and more. See ya Friday.

NEW SHOES FOR TABITHA
”How beautiful on the mountains are
the feet of those who bring good news…” Isaiah 52:7

Your response for shoes has been overwhelming. We can’t thank you enough for your generosity. We have met our goal for shoes and will continue to accept donations to purchase first aid supplies and food bags. Please continue to help us with these efforts for the children being cared for by the Tabitha ministry.

YOUTH TABITHA PROJECT
We are asking all youth to contribute to our mission efforts in Tabitha by bringing Children’s Tylenol or Children’s Vitamins to leave with the workers at Tabitha. Please bring to Youth Sunday School, Mission Prep. on Wed. Night, or Youth Group on Sunday Night.

BACKPACK NEEDS
The Backpack Program needs your continued help with the following items for our backpack ministry: 18 oz. jars of peanut butter, cans of Chef Boyardee (any size), 8 pack cereal boxes (small individual boxes), small individual boxes of raisins, and/or individual fruit cups or apple sauce. If you can help with any of the above items, please drop off your donations in the church office.

FLUTE CHOIR
Kerrie is interested in beginning a flute choir for intermediate to advanced players. If you would like to play in such an ensemble, please let Kerrie know by calling the church office (934-9771) or sending an email to kerrie@fbcsmithfield.org.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Mildred Jordan (Home), Carolyn Tharrington (Wake Rehab), Monica Sanders (JMC), Carl Whittington (Home), Lynn Wood (Home), Bob Barefoot (Wake), Cretini McCall (Home)

ON MISSION
I will be part of a Mission team going to Honduras April 2 – 10, 2010. We need donations of Tylenol and Ibuprofen for adults. If you can assist in any way, please bring your donations to the church office. Thanks so much. Anesha Johnson

UPCOMING EVENTS
2010 CBFNC General Assembly will be held Friday & Saturday, March 19-20, 2010 at FBC in Winston-Salem. The theme will be “Generations Connected- One Family, One Faith, Many Journeys”. Ministry workshops and ministry networking will be offered and guest speakers will include:
• Revs. Craig and Jennifer Janney
• Dr. Cecil Sherman.
Please contact the church office if you are interested in attending and if you will need lodging. Reservation deadlines are ASAP.

North Carolina Baptist Men’s Conference will be held Friday & Saturday, April 9-10, 2010 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte. The theme will be “Living Stones- 1 Peter 2:15”. Guest speakers will include: Terry Rae (Africa for Christ), Mark Lowery (Christian Entertainer) Pastor Jonas (Gypsy Church, Ukraine) and Biju Thomas (India) and Music/Worship will be led by Shane & Shane. Please contact the church office if you are interested in attending and if you will need lodging. Reservation deadlines are mid-March.

ATTENTION PRIMETIMERS:
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
• April 15—JBA Senior Adult Rally at Bethesda Baptist, 9:45 am with covered dish dinner to follow
• May 7—Concert of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” at 6:30 p.m. at Snyder MBC in Fayetteville, NC

DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING
Region 4 Disaster Relief Training will be held at Campbell University on March 19 and 20th. If you are interested in taking part in any extensive disaster relief projects such as Haiti, you are encouraged to take these training classes. Call the Church office or Henry Wright by March 12, 2010 for more information or to get signed up. Don’t wait, classes are first come first serve.

ATTENTION MEN
Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the Men’s Breakfast on this Sunday, March 14th at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker will be Keith Dimsdale, owner of Chick-Fil-A of Smithfield.

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Becky Blackmon and family in the recent homegoing of her husband, Billy.

We express our Christian sympathy to Woodrow Batten in the recent homegoing of his sister.

We express our Christian sympathy to Mildred Jordon in the recent homegoing of her sister.

We express our Christian sympathy to Harvey Raynor in the recent homegoing of his father.

OPERATION INASMUCH NEEDS
Bud vases are needed for Operation InAsMuch. If you have any you can donate, please bring them to the church office.
ATTENTION FBC FAMILIES
IT’S TIME FOR THE
2010-2011
WEEKDAY EARLY EDUCATION
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
AND
SUMMER ADVENTURES
REGISTRATION
Weekday Early Education:
2 year olds (DO NOT have to be potty trained), 3 year olds and 4-5 year olds

After School Care And Summer Adventures K-6th grade

It’s time to get registered! First Baptist Families registration is March 10-15. If you are interested in any of these programs for your children, please register before public registration day on the March 16th . Registration for children currently enrolled in these programs is March 4 – 9. Registration forms may be picked up in the office or can be downloaded from the church website at www.fbcsmithfield.org (click on Education). For more information call Margie Littlefield (ASC, SA) at 934-1829 and June Ward (WEE) at 934-9771

IN CONCERT
Make plans to join us Wednesday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a concert by Snyder Memorial Youth Choir. This choir has 90 members and has traveled to Trinidad on a Mission Trip, led worship at the 2009 CBF NC General Assembly and has toured their concerts throughout the Southeastern United States.

HOLY WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday, March 31, we will have a Holy Wednesday service in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.. We will enjoy music by the adult choir and other ensembles, scripture commemorating the last days of Christ’s life and Holy Communion.

LAST CALL FOR
BIBLICAL RECORDER
For many years our church has furnished the Biblical Recorder to anyone in our congregation who would like to receive this publication. As many of you know, it is now available online. We are going to discontinue purchasing the Biblical Recorder UNLESS you would like to continue receiving it. Please contact the church office by or before Friday, March 19, 2010 and let us know if you would like to continue receiving the Biblical Recorder.

WE NEED CLOTHES
The Clothes Closet is in NEED of clothing for children, teenagers and women. We also need shoes, all sizes, for men, women and children. If you can help in any way, please bring your donations to the church. Your help is greatly appreciated

FROM THE PULP

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

We are proud to offer Williams portable hearing devices for your use during our worship services. To obtain one of these units, please see an usher or sound technician.

* Childcare provide

2010
General Fund:
Budget needs per week: $16,608.21
Received as of 03/07/10 $18,523.21
Budget needs Year to Date $166,082.12
Received Year to Date $142,404.24

Building Fund:
Received 03/07/10 $2,235.00

Haitian Relief
Received to date: $5,469.70

Tabitha Shoes
Received to date: $847.00