Journey to the Cross
Sunday and Monday
March 16 and 17, 2008
Programs at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The program begins in the church driveway area
located at 202 S. Fourth St.
Light refreshment will be served at the end of the program.

Participants in Journey to the Cross

March 16 and 17

Thank you to all these individuals for their part in bringing to life the greatest story ever told, the story of our Lord and Savior Jesus and his plan of salvation.

Storytellers: Lisa Gainey, Steve Burgess, Frieda Spragins, Bill Downs, Daniel Evans, Jo Paul
Jesus: Vic Medlin
Apostles: Doug Strickland, Chris Swinyer, Jay Wood, Berry Oliver, Bill Jordan, Mark McMillen, Harold Tharrington, Greg Evans, Fred Hoyt, Dan Hovey, Mike Wooters, George Deveraux
Soldiers: Matt Gardner, Brian Hale, Mac Culbreth, Mike Braundel
Pilate: Allen Paul
Barabbas: Mike Carroll
Thieves: Paul Burgess, Jason Evans
“Crowd" actors: Geri Hubbard, Lisa Deveraux; Jessica Hubbard, Gabi Harrison, Logan Salas, Hayden Salas, Zoe Hubbard, Sherri Creech, Lillian and Libby Dotson
Donkey Manager: Dirk Langdon
Musicians: Sanctuary Choir (Biblical crowd), Children's Choirs, Marshall Tyson, Chris Gilbert, Kathi Nixon, Hinton and Georgia Kate Edgerton, Fronia Knott, Madison Garris, Kevin Crumley
Greeters: Harvey Evans, Sybil Edwards, Billy Wiggs, Martha B. Pope, Frieda Spragins
Refreshments: Gayle Bizzell, Monica Sanders, Teresa Weeks
Lighting/effects: John Leposa
Set: Will Hinnant, Danny Hensley, Jackie Jones, Joyce Wright, Allen and Jo Paul, Doug Strickland, Marshall Tyson, Billy Wiggs, David Council
Costumes: Ann and Durward Stallings, Faye Hardee, Joan Frye, Vel McLamb
Publicity: Jo Ann Wiggs, Hortense Wilkins, Church office staff
Nursery coordinator: Gail Narron

SUNDAY LUNCH YOUTH GROUP MEETING ON LOCATION
Sunday, March 16 after worship
7th & 8th Graders – Tommy Cook’s house
9th & 10th – Mallory Barnes’ house
11th & 12th – Mark McMillen’s house
Meet in the Fellowship Hall. Just bring yourself and a Bible. We will bus youth to the host home where lunch will be served and we will continue our study on the book of James. (back at the church by 2:30 p.m.)

COMING SOON
Sign up for the Middle School Beach Retreat, April 4 – 6 or the Senior High Beach Retreat April 11-13 has PAST. Call Tommy if you want to go.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Caleb Culbreth (Home), Gale Stanfield (Home), Allen Paul (Home), Marshall Campbell (Home), Selma Davis (Home)

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Golda Pittman in the recent homegoing of her husband, Ralph.

We express our Christian sympathy to Kay Joyner in the recent homegoing of her mother.

CHURCH BIBLE DRILL
The Church Bible Drill will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
Join us Easter Sunday, March 23 at 8:45 a.m. or 10:55 a.m. for worship. Sermon by the Pastor, music by the Praise Ringers Handbells and Sanctuary Choir.

2008-2009 REGISTRATION
Weekday Early Education:
2 years old (DO NOT have to be potty trained)
3 year olds and 4-5 year olds
After School Care And Summer Adventures
K-6th grade
First Baptist Families register March 13th, 14th and 17th. Public Registration is March 18th. Registration forms may be picked up in the office or can be downloaded from the church website at fbcsmithfield.org (click on Education). For more information call Margie Littlefield (ASC, SA) at 934-1829 and June Ward (WEE) at 934-9771.

OPERATION INASMUCH
Operation Inasmuch is Saturday, April 19. Watch the bulletin board near the Music Room for sign up opportunities.

HERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO HELP

Relay for Life
Luminaries/Sponsorships - Don’t forget to buy your luminaries in memory or in honor of someone you know and/or love who has fought the cancer battle. You can also purchase sponsorships for different amounts. Please contact Carolyn Jones at 934-7742 for more information.

Raffle Tickets - Relay for Life is selling Raffle Tickets for our quilt made 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.

Annual Food and Supply Drive
For Baptist Children’s Homes
Don’t forget 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. You may bring your donations to the church office or if you or your class would like to donate money, the Tharringtons will be happy to purchase these supplies for you.

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.

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.

On Mission To Honduras
Anesha Johnson will be on a Medical Mission Trip to Honduras March 21 – 29 and is in need of 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.

Operation InAsMuch Needs
We will be assisting the Cancer Center in collecting NEW medium sized stuffed animals and clean wigs, hats and head scarves for cancer patients. If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to the church office.

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. 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

Twin Comforters and Curtains will be collected for Day by Day home (10 for females, 10 for males). If you can help with a contribution or comforter with curtains call Leah Thorndyke at 934-9325 or leave them at the church office.

Journey to the Cross Refreshments
If you signed up to bring refreshments, please bring them to the Music Room by Sunday morning, March 16th.
PRAYER CORNER FOR OPERATION IN AS MUCH
“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ ” Matthew 25:40 Please begin praying for God’s guidance in how you can plug into OIAM. This is a BIG one day Mission Blitz of our community! This past week in a group of people I was meeting for the first time, I was asked where I go to church. When I replied First Baptist Smithfield, someone in the group said “Oh yes, you people built my mother a wheel chair ramp a couple of years ago.” OIAM is not only a great opportunity to do for others, but also a time where we can share our faith with the lost. Remember the words of Jesus known as “the great commission” “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20.

IT’S TIME FOR SOFTBALL
Church League Softball season is starting soon. We will have a meeting for anyone who would like to play with First Baptist Church of Smithfield on Sunday March 30 at 5:00 PM in the church Fellowship Hall. This is a CO-ED team, so ladies please come out and join us! The cost will be $25 per person. You can make checks payable to "First Baptist Church" and note in memo line "Softball 2008". If you need more information or cannot attend the meeting and would like to sign up please call Matt Gardner at 934-9675.

THANK YOU FOR WORSHIP LEADERSHIP
During the season of Lent several teams of persons have gone the extra mile in preparing our hearts for Easter. We are grateful for the extra time and effort these persons have given.
Early Worship Lenten Drama (five weeks): Danny and Pam Hensley, Justin Hensley, Don and Debbie Sanders, Mike Wooters, Clark Johnson, Mac Culbreth, Raiford Gainey, June Ward, and Geri Hubbard.
Objects of the Cross Tableau and Worship Tokens: Donnye Rooks and Dot Askew (assisted by Brenda Heard).
Journey to the Cross Leadership Team: Joyce Wright, Thad Hardee, David Council, LeeAnna Avery

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, MARCH 21 IN OBSERVANCE OF EASTER

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided