JOIN US AS REVIVAL BEGINS THIS SUNDAY

Bring your families and invite a friend as we begin this time of renewal and fellowship. We will enjoy services each evening at 7:00 p.m. and devotionals and a light lunch at 12:00 noon each day. Jack Causey will be ministering to us during our renewal services.

Jack became the Ministerial Resources Coordinator at CBFNC on June 1, 2007. His responsibilities include aiding churches searching for ministers; assisting ministers searching for ministry positions; guiding new seminary graduates with ministry placement; and supporting congregations through interim ministry. All of this is done through CBF’s Reference and Referral Ministry. Since retiring in 2000, Jack has served four different Baptist churches in North Carolina as Interim Pastor and will continue to serve part-time as Director of Services for Ministers as pastor/mentor for the Young Leaders' Program through the Center for Congregational Health.

Jack and his wife, Mary Lib, grew up in the same town in Mississippi and have been married since 1960. They have two adult children. Kim, their daughter, is married and lives with her husband and son in Charlotte. The Causey's son, Richey, lives in Greenville, SC, with his wife and two sons.

While Jack has enjoyed traveling in the past, particularly on mission trips, he now likes to spend time with his family which includes three young grandsons.

Services will be as follows:
Sunday March 2nd - Morning worship 8:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m., evening service at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 3rd - Devotional luncheon at 12:00 noon, evening service at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4th – Devotional luncheon at 12:00 noon, evening service at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5th – Devotional luncheon at 12:00 noon, evening service at 7:00 p.m.

There will be a light meal served Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, and at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Please sign up in Sunday School or call the church office if you plan to attend the evening meals.

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet this Sunday, March 2nd at 6:15 p.m. for a Pizza Supper before attending Youth Night at Revival at 7:00 p.m.

MISSION TRIP PREP
Mission Trip Prep will begin Wednesday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.. If you signed up to go on either Mission Trip you need to attend.

COMING SOON
Don’t wait, sign up now for the Middle School Beach Retreat, April 4 – 6 or the Senior High Beach Retreat April 11-13. Cost is $50.00. Sign up by THIS SUNDAY, March 2nd.

YOUTH LUNCHEON
This Sunday, March 2, join us for the Youth Fundraiser Luncheon immediately following morning worship. The cost will be a donation to the 2008 Youth Mission Trips. The menu will be Lasagna, Salad, French Bread, Dessert, Tea and Coffee.

WE NEED PEANUT BUTTER
The Backpack Program is collecting 18 oz. jars of creamy peanut butter. We need around 92 jars. If you can help, please drop your donations at the church office.

S.A.L.T.
Attention Men. Join us for Studying And Learning Together (SALT). We have begun studying the Book of Hebrews, and it is not too late to join us. “Why study Hebrews?” you may ask. "The author of the epistle is convinced that all that is necessary to restore life to a Christian life is to see Christ in all the dignity and beauty of his person and the importance of his work. Hebrews helps one to see just that. It blows a breath of life to each who reads it. One will feel better acquainted with Christ than ever before." This Bible study meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. Hope you will join us.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Jim Talton (Home), Loretta Langdon (Home)

EASTER WEEKEND OUTING
FOR PRIMETIMERS AND OTHERS
Saturday March 22 a bus will leave church at 2 p.m. to attend “Kingdom of Light,” a free musical drama produced by Northwood Temple Church in Fayetteville. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. Afterward the group will go to Golden Corral, near the church, for a “dutch” supper. Everyone will be asked to contribute $3 toward gas for the bus (pay that day) Call the church office to sign up.

ON MISSION TO HONDURAS
I will be on a Medical Mission Trip to Honduras March 21 – 29. First and foremost, we need your prayers. We are setting up a new clinic and need medication. My assignment for this trip is triple antibiotic ointment, Children’s Tylenol, Children’s Vitamins and over the counter medications. If you can help with any of these items, please drop them at the church office. Anesha Johnson

REGION 4 DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING
Training for our Region is just around the corner on March 28-29th. Our training will take place in Wake County this year. Training includes one choice of ministry classes, (1) t-shirt, (1) hat, (3) meals, and a new badge all for $35.00. You may register by printing a registration form at http://www.ncmissions.org/BPWC/Documents/dr%20registration%20brochure%202008.pdf and mail the form and check to NCBM. If your badge is from 2005 forward, you may get re-certified for a cost of $20.00 by doing the same process and are only required to be there on Saturday. Remember that high profile/security disasters require that you must be certified in Disaster Relief to respond. Please call or email me if you have any questions. Please consider signing up today! Lin Honeycutt
NCBM Region4 Recovery Coordinator Region4@bellsouth.net www.ncmissions.org

MITCHINER SCHOLARSHIP
The Johnston Baptist Association Woman’s Missionary Union Mitchiner Scholarship is accepting applications from seniors (boys or girls) in the Baptist churches in the Johnston Association. Applications are available in the church office and need to be completed and received in the Johnston Baptist Association office by April 4, 2008. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

SHOWER FOR TEEN MOTHERS
The OIAM Teen Baby Shower is Sat., April 19th. We have been given 22 names of girls from JCS for the shower. These girls are a part of a program with DSS that teaches them several things. Through the program the girls are given loving support that they may not get from home. They are taught how to take care of their babies. They go around to county schools talking with other students about how hard it is to be a teen parent. Each of these girls are in need financially and emotionally. I’ve listed some of the things that we need to collect. We’ll take new or gently used. If you would like to make a donation and let us do the shopping we’ll be happy to. Donations can be dropped off at the church office or contact Susan Culbreth 965-9141. Items needed: Children’s Bibles, Boxes of Diapers sz.1&2, Baby wipes, Bottles, Nipple refills, Bibs, Pacifiers, Blankets, Socks, Baby clothes sz.0-3, 3-6, 6-9, Maternity Clothes, any and all gently used cribs, strollers, car seats, etc., Ladies Deodorant, Lotions, Feminine hygiene products, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soaps

ANNUAL FOOD AND SUPPLY DRIVE
FOR BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOMES
Please plan to participate in the Annual Food and Supplies Drive for the Baptist Children’s Homes of NC on April 28 and 29. This year Johnston Baptist Association will donate paper products, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent. Please begin gathering these items or if you or your class would like to begin saving to donate money, the Tharringtons will be happy to purchase these supplies for you.

CHURCH BIBLE DRILL
The Church Bible Drill will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
ALSO
We will have a short demonstration drill on Sunday evening, March 2 during Revival Service. All participants should be at the church at 6:00 p.m.

A FEW GOOD MEN
A few good men are needed on April 5 to help build shelving at the Kennedy Home in Kinston. If you could help with this need, please contact Harold Tharrington at 934-3749.

LUMINARIES/SPONSORSHIPS
Please consider buying luminaries in memory or in honor of someone you know and/or love who has fought the cancer battle. Also, sponsorships can be purchased for different amounts. This allows the name of your business or some personal message to appear on the Relay T-shirts. Please contact Carolyn Jones at 934-7742 for more information.

RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING
We will be having a Relay meeting on Sunday, March 2nd at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This meeting is for all the team members and anyone else who is interested in helping in any way. If you have sold any raffle tickets, please bring the money and ticket stubs to the meeting. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please call Carolyn Jones at 934-7742 or 631-5617.

RAFFLE TICKETS
Relay for Life is selling Raffle Tickets. We have been blessed to have Jackie Jones, along with some other church members, make a quilt out of Relay T-Shirts. The tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. If you would like tickets, call Mary Ball at 934-6382 or Carolyn Jones at 934-7742 or 631-5617.

THANK YOUS
Thank you for your visits, calls and prayers during mother’s sickness and after her death. I am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful church family. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers. May God bless you, Carolyn Crumpler and family

Dear Friends,
My heart has been so touched by all the nice gestures you have shown to me during my recent illness and hospitalization. Thank you and God bless. Sincerely, Mable Schriebeis

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided