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. The concert will end by 7:45 p.m.

CALL TO PRAYER
Matthew 14:16 "They need not go away; you give them something to eat"

The disciples were tired and hungry and they wanted to dismiss all the people that had followed Jesus, and go somewhere to get something to eat, and to rest; Instead, Jesus told them to give them something to eat. Can you imagine - 5000 people + women and children to be fed, and it was late in the day, and they had no food, only a small boy with a basket of five loaves and two fish. But Jesus fed them all, and had left overs.

Every miracle begins with one person making a gift of the best that he can offer. Jesus takes it and blesses it. All that Jesus asks is the best that we can offer. When we give our best, we then can expect a miracle. Would you expect God's grace to work in and through you, and in and through others in our fellowship at First Baptist to accomplish more than you ever imagined.

Prayer: "Lord, with your blessing and Your grace, multiply my gifts to make more difference than I ever imagined." Submitted by Leadership Prayer Team, FBC

ATTENTION YOUTH…
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, March 21st at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Morgan Hester, Courtney Benson, Brittany Evans, Meganne Hurt, Brittany Talton, and Allison & Edward Woodall are responsible for Snack Supper.

CASWELL
When: July 19-24, 2010
Cost: $260
DEPOSIT: $160 DUE ON MARCH 22, 2010

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.

SUMMER INTERN
Welcome back Nikki Crumley - FBC Smithfield’s summer intern. She is the daughter of Rick and Margie Crumley and is a rising Senior @ Campbell University. She received the Teaching Fellow at Campbell and is studying Middle School Education. Nikki worked with “Deep Impact” with the NC Baptist Convention in 2008. Nikki served as Summer Intern here at First Baptist last summer.

ATTENTION PRIMETIMERS PACKING HELP NEEDED!
We need some good packers! Tommy and a small group of youth and adult will be traveling to Guatemala on a Mission Trip in April and need help packing shoes and other supplies. We will be packing these items at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 and would love for you to come out and help. So mark your calendar and we’ll see you then!.

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.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Monica Sanders (Home), Bob Barefoot (Wake), Bob Mooneyham (Home), Dot Pounds (Home), Jim Morgan (Home), Mildred Jordan (Chapel Hill)

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

OPERATION INASMUCH NEEDS
The following are items needed for Operation InAsMuch:
• Bud vases
• Health Kit Supplies: soap, wash cloth, razor, shaving lotion, deodorant, shampoo that is combination shampoo and conditioner, comb and brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, gallon zip lock bags that have the zipper on it. (100)
If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the church office.

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
The annual Food/Supply Drive for our Baptist Children’s Homes of NC will be April 12 & 13, 2010. This year we will concentrate on cereals, fruit juices, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, instant potatoes, cascade, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies. You can drop off your items at JCC on April 12 & 13 or you may bring your donations to the church near these dates in order to box them by categories. If you or your Sunday School class would like to donate money, we will be happy to purchase supplies for you. We greatly appreciate your support of our Baptist Children’s Homes Ministries. Harold and Carolyn Tharrington

ATTENTION PRIMETIMERS:
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
• Tuesday, March 30 – Help pack supplies for Guatemala, Fellowship Hall
• 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

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.

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.

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 THIS Friday, March 19, 2010 and let us know if you would like to continue receiving the Biblical Recorder.

HERALD UPDATE
You can view the proposed floor plan for the former Herald building on our website at www.fbcsmithfield.org.

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 03/14/10 $12,435.52
Budget needs Year to Date $182,690.33
Received Year to Date $154,839.76

Building Fund:
Received 03/14/10 $1,380.00

Haitian Relief
Received to date: $5,469.70

Tabitha Shoes
Received to date: $1,068.48