Join us
Monday, January 29th
at 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary
For a Worship Concert with the
NC Baptist Singers and Orchestra

YOUTH WINTER RETREAT
When: February 9-11, Cost: $80, Where:  Camp Caraway in Asheboro, NC, $25 deposit is past due.  Call Tommy to sign up.

YOUTH LOCK-OUT!!!!
It’s this  Friday, January 26! Meet in the FBC Fellowship Hall at 5:00 p.m.! Bring $ for meal at Hurricanes Game (may want to bring a little extra too.) Return Saturday morning by 7:00 a.m.

YOUTH MISSION TRIP
The 2007 Youth Mission Trip is July 19-28 and we will be going to Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The cost is $100.  Sign up NOW and pay your deposit of $50.00.  All deposits due no later than THIS SUNDAY, January 28th.

We’re looking forward to a great event for the church and our youth!  The Youth Mission Trip Auction is the biggest fundraiser for the youth’s mission trip.  We need items such as:  Antiques, Professional Services, Cakes and Pies, Vacation Home Weekends, Gift Certificates, Homemade Quilts/Afghans, Sports Tickets, New Electronics, etc… (Download donation form) Questions?  See Art Andrews, Margie Crumley, or Tommy Cook.  The following are items donated as of January 23:

• Handmade, queen-sized quilt in "Carolina Blue Star" pattern by Grace Wall
• Certificate for (12) 30-minute Massage-A-Month by Renee Wooters and Wanda Howell
• Batch of homemade oatmeal cookies by Joyce Wright
• Homemade 10-layer chocolate cake by Angela Thornton
• Autographed photograph of Hurricanes player, Mike Commodore
• 1992 5th Anniversary Edition of "Maxx Race Cards" (boxed set of 300 Nascar cards)
• Certificate for one night's stay in jacuzzi room at Super 8
• 42 X 54 handmade, reversible table cover by Carol Hewitt
• Luxury sheepskin seat cover for car (fits bucket seat)
• Homemade 10-layer chocolate cake by Donna Johnson
• Fall & spring weekend at Knott beach house at Ocean Isle (sleeps 12-14 people)
• Steven's Sausage spiral ham
• Two homemade pound cakes by Billie Cretini
• Autographed Major League Baseball signed by Johnny Narron (Milwaukee Brewers) and Jerry Narron (Cincinnati Reds)
• Crocheted afghan by Blenda Braswell
• Cream cheese pound cake by Wanda Crumley
• 1 hour massage at Massage Med
• Haircut and style with Rhonda Branch at Studio 1640
• Home cooked meal for any number by Jean High
• (2) Key lime pies by Terry Carroll
• Certificate for 3 cakes by Terry Carroll (auctioned separately)
• Pecan muffins by Terry Carroll
• Texas brownies by Terry Carroll
• Pineapple cake by Terry Carroll
• 6 lb. jug of Everglade seasoning
• NC State laptop bag
• Antique rocker with cushioned seat
• "Partridge in a Pear Tree" Christmas ornament made by Frank Creech
• "3 Swans a Swimming" Christmas ornament made by Frank Creech
• 18 X 24 oil painting "Brown Thrasher w/bird nest" by Wittenzellner (Munchen 1949)
• Carolina Panthers lithograph football autographed by team members
  
• Weekend at Giddens condo at Long Bay Resort in Myrtle Beach
• Pot of homemade "School Soup" (vegetable) by Heidi Harris
• 1998-1999 "A Point in Style" print, signed and numbered by Todd Mallett (2663/3500)
• "The Passion of The Christ" numbered print (00526)
• Jumbo Mickey Mouse plush stuffed animal
• Jumbo Minnie Mouse plush stuffed animal
• Couple's getaway weekend at Mast/Daughtry condo in Atlantic Beach
• Antique Mirror
• Cross-stitched blankets by Jo Ann Lane
• Crochet and knitting baskets by Pam Williams
• Peanut butter delight by Jennifer Narron-Hardy
• (2) chocolate pies by Jennifer Narron-Hardy (auctioned separately)
• Photo session and retouched, mounted, and spray finished 8 X 10 by Amanda Ward
• Certificate for (2) Ho-Ho cakes by Gayle Bizzell (auctioned separately)
• 1/2 day handyman service by Steve Burgess
• (2) certificates for (5) 30-minute private swimming lessons by Debbie Sanders (auctioned separately)
• (5) wildlife DVDs by Chris Aker, excellent for children of elementary age for educational purposes or projects
• 14) 3-D butterflies (photos) ready to mount on real or dried flowers by Chris Aker
• (2) NCSU vs. Virginia Tech basketball tickets, parking pass, and passes to Arena Club Level for February 18th game
• Homemade pound cake by Grace Rollins
• 4 qts. of homemade potato soup and 1 loaf homemade herb bread by Jan Maust
• (4) 45-minute piano or organ lessons by Kelley Garris
• (2) homemade pecan pies by Annie Laurie Lewis
• Burgundy chenille throw
• (1) 16 X 24 custom action poster (sports, band, etc.) from photo you provide or photo taken by Mike Ward Photography
• Pair of Carolina blue Dean Dome stadium seats
  
  

ON MISSION TO GRIFTON
We will be going to Grifton leaving Friday, February 16 and returning Saturday, February 17.  If you would like to go please call Karen Brown at 934-2555 or call the church office.

LADIES….IT’S NOT TOO LATE
If you wish to go on the Women’s Retreat at Caswell February 23 – 25, the NEW deadline for a deposit is January 31.  Women of all ages are invited.  The theme is “The Potter’s Wheel” and we will be led by Sandra Morrison Harrison.  Brochures are located in the foyer of the office and on the table at the Welcome Center.  Call Sandy Baker at 934-8365 with questions or to sign up.  Feel free to invite a friend or co-worker.

WEBSITE UPDATES
Attention parents of boys and girls 3rd through 6th grade…Check out the “schedule of activities” for the Passport trip our church is planning on attending.  Our group will go June 19th, returning June 22nd.  Go to the Missions tab on the FBC Website.

ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP
If you are interested in knowing more about how to work with individuals who have Alzheimer’s, there is a workshop on Thursday, February 22 from 9:30 - 12:30 at White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.  Please email Judy Williams at judithw222@msn.com or call 934-0261 if you are interested in attending.

NC BAPTIST MISSION CONFERENCE AND BAPTIST MEN’S CONVENTION
The NC Baptist Mission Conference and Baptist Men’s Convention will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC March 30 – 31.  Join us and fellow believers to experience a weekend of celebration and focus on Missions.  Be encouraged, inspired and informed on how to heed God’s call “to serve one another in love.”  Featured this year are Gary Smalley, Dennis Swanberg and the Annie Moses Band.  If you are interested in attending please call Anesha Johnson at 934-1601 for a registration form.

THANK YOU
We wish to thank our church family for the wonderful support and ministry you showed my family in the passing of my daughter, Nancy Huggins.  A special thanks to all those who helped prepare a wonderful meal, to our pastor Lee, and Thad Hardee whose music was so uplifting.  Lib Lassiter and family.

The family of Ruby D. Matthews would like to thank everyone in her church family for all their prayers, cards, visits and food.  During a time of illness and loss of a loved one it is so special to have so many friends who care.  The Jerry Matthews family and Elmer & Janet Owens.

I would like to thank the church family here at First Baptist Church for all their thoughts, prayers and cards during the death of my sweet brother William Barnes.  Ruth Andrews

Thanks for the love shown to Renee and I through prayer, calls and cards during the passing of my mother.  Jo Justice & family

OUR KNOWN SICK
Linda Jones, (Home), Tyrus McCullers (Home), Bob Walsh (Home)

BLOOD MOBILE
The Blood Mobile will be in Ryberg Hall on February 6th from 1:30 – 6:00 p.m.  For an appointment call the Red Cross at 934-8481.

HISTORY TIDBIT

Services were held on the third Sunday and the previous Saturday of each month.  Saturdays were used to accept new members, for the deacons and leaders to monitor the progress of the church, to iron out any problems and to discipline any errant members.  Sundays were for preaching.

Greeters:  Doug & Glenda Strickland

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided