Variety Show Fundraiser ForRelay for Life
Sunday, March 8
4:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary

Talented performers from Johnston County will sing, play and entertain. They are: Molly Grantham, Kathi Nixon and kids Hinton and Georgia Kate, Fronia Knott, Robert Goodwin, Logan Vann, Greg and Kelley Garris, Jan Ashley and Vicki Newsome, SSS Brass Ensemble, Baptist Blend Quartet, Andrea Coleman, and Vern Sullivan and the Social Security Boys. There will be testimonials, and the Emcee is our own Paul Burgess. Come enjoy and plan to make a loving donation to American Cancer Society

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, March 8 at 6:00 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study. Steven & Cooper Andrews, Kaitlyn Barbour, Jessica Cherry, Bennett Johnson, Taylor Leposa, Cameron & Taylor Mast and Ryan Rose are responsible for Snack Supper.

GREAT BIG YOUTH NITE!!!!!
Sunday, March 15, 6:15 – 8 p.m.
ATTENTION ALL YOUTH!!! Join us for a GREAT BIG YOUTH NITE! Bring a friend or call a friend you haven’t seen at youth group for food, music, games, and interactive small group discussion led by our youth leaders. SEE YOU THERE!!!

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Plans are in motion for a Medical Mission Trip to Honduras June 6. Non-medical volunteers are needed as well as nurses, pharmacists and doctors. If you are interested, please call Anesha Johnson at 934-1601. Visit www.missionhonduras.org to see photos of past mission trips to Honduras.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The Men’s Monday Bible Study will be returning to the New Testament beginning March 9, studying the Book of James, and continuing this spring into 1 & 2 Peter. There should be plenty to share as regards to living our Christianity in today's world. Please plan now to be part of Studying And Learning Together (SALT). All men are invited to join. Please call the church office to sign up.

RELAY FOR LIFE
There will be a Relay for Life meeting Sunday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
ALSO
Luminaries: Luminaries can be purchased in memory or in honor of someone for $10 each. Contact Carolyn Jones
AND
Shirts: Many of you want Relay shirts for this event. I need you to let me know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so I will know how many to order. I need your name, address, shirt size and email so that I can register you as part of the team. Contact Carolyn Jones

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Teresa Weeks in the recent homegoing of her brother.

THANK YOU
Thank you my church family for all the love and support you have shown me following the sudden death of my father. It means so much to me to know that not only do I have support and love from my immediate family, but from our church family as well. Henry Wright

OUR KNOWN SICK
Mac Stacy (Wake), Bob McLamb (JMH), Sylvia Evans (Home), Lib Lane (JMH), Ken Williams (JMH)

OPERATION INASMUCH
Operation InAsMuch is March 28. Sign up opportunities are on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. Please be in prayer about how you can be a part of this day of community outreach.

OPERATION INASMUCH NEEDS
Bud vases are needed for Operation InAsMuch. If you have any, please bring to the church office.

Shower for Teen Mothers needs new or gently used items baby items. We have names of 20 girls that will be participating in the shower. These girls are part of a program with DSS that teaches them how to care for their babies, and they are given loving support that they might not get at home. If you would like to make a donation we can do the shopping for you. All donations should be dropped off at the church office or contact Susan Culbreth 965-9141

PRAYER CORNER FOR OPERATION IN AS MUCH
Heart to God - Hands to Man
The disciples walked and talked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus and they felt their "hearts burning within them"as He "opened the Scriptures" to them (Luke 24:32).
As he plants His call in our hearts to serve others, please pray:
• For commitment to meeting the needs in our community.
• For preparation of the hearts of those with whom we come in contact on that day.
• For organization and preparation of various projects.

A weekly prayer guide will be posted to the Prayer page of the church Website each Wednesday morning. http://fbcsmithfield.org Note: There will be a time of prayer for OIAM from 6:00 – 6:15 on Wed. evenings in the church library beginning this week. Please join us for focused prayer.

COMMUNITY UNITY SERVICE
Join your fellow Christians from the Smithfield community Sunday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary for a Unity Service built around the themes of Christian Unity and Lent. Groups from all area churches involved in the Smithfield Area Ministries Council will participate, including our own First Baptist Belles.

SENIOR FEST AT CHOWAN
Join older adults from all over Eastern NC on Thursday, March 26 at Chowan University for a “Senior Fest.” Morning session features Bill Leslie, WRAL TV anchor, and afternoon features Ruby Fulbright, Executive Director WMU of NC. Breakout interest sessions late morning on topics of interest to older adults, lunch is included. Cost is $20 (lunch and transportation) Leave church at 7:30 a.m. (eat breakfast first), arrive back around 5:30 p.m. Sign up and pay in the church office by Thursday March 12.

JBA SENIOR ADULT RALLY
Thursday April 2 is JBA Senior Adult Rally at Parrish Memorial Church. Morning program, covered dish lunch. Watch later Visitors for more details.

A LETTER TO FIRST BAPTIST

FROM KELLEY GARRIS

To the members of First Baptist, Smithfield:

On March 1, 2009, I accepted the call of First Baptist Church of Wilson to become their Minister of Music and Organist.

For twenty five years, since December of 1983, it has been my privilege to serve through worship leadership, rehearsals, program planning, trips, and many multi-faceted ways that all church staff ministers do. I have enjoyed the contact I have had with all ages, from the newest babies to our most seasoned saints. Now it is time for me to explore a new place of ministry which includes using my keyboard skills on a weekly basis, as well as applying all I have learned here to a new church family.

My last Sunday at First Baptist will be April 19, the week after Easter, and the following week I will be in transition as I pack and move to my new office in Wilson. My first day at work in Wilson will be April 27.

I am grateful to God for my years at FBC Smithfield. Our family will continue to live in Smithfield and be a part of the community here. I know I will continue to hear good things about the work He is doing through you.

Sincerely In Christ,

Kelley Garris

It’s that time again. Move those clocks up an hour before you go to bed Saturday night!

CONGRATUALTIONS
Congratulations to Chris and Katie Duty on the arrival of their infant sons, Davis Walker and Carter Michael. The proud grandparents are Carter and Liz Bearden.

FROM THE PULPIT

Greeters: Robert & Ruby Holt

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Childcare provided

2009
General Fund:
Budget needs per week: $16,462.33
Received as of 03/01/09 $18,229.67
Budget needs Year to Date $148,160.94
Received Year to Date $129,972.61

Building Fund:
Received 03/01/09 $11,410.00

Baptist Retirement Homes
Received to Date $3,074.0