HOLY WEDNESDAY
Make plans to join us Wednesday, March 31 for Holy Wednesday Service at 6:30 P.M. in the Sanctuary.
We will enjoy music by the Adult Choir and other Ensembles, scripture commemorating the last day of Christ’s life and Holy Communion.

CALL TO PRAYER
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth...but lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart." Matthew 22:37

"The place where our treasure is, is the place we will most want to be, and end up being." from The Message

We tend to grow uncomfortable when the church talks about money. WHY? Decisions about how we live and how we use our resources are important! Out faith is not separate from our finances!

A word count shows that Jesus talks more about money/giving than believing, praying, or loving. HE knew that our treasures and our hearts are inseparably linked, so He talked about treasure to reach the full allegiance of our hearts. Jesus knew that dealing with our treasure was one of those critical places where the rubber meets the road... where the practicality of our faith is tested... where what we believe becomes tangible and real.

Prayer: "Lord, teach me to love you with all my heart - and with all my life. Submitted by the "Leadership Prayer Team"

ATTENTION YOUTH…
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, March 28th at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Carson Campbell, Brandon Allen, Zach Davis, Jessica Hubbard, Muriel Lasater, Whitley Stevens and Zack Upton are responsible for Snack Supper.

YOUTH SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA APRIL 3-10
Please be in prayer for Grace Ann Carroll, Hannah Carroll, Whitney Carter, Robin Cook, Tommy Cook, Mac Culbreth, Ben Daughtry, Donna Daughtry, Meganne Hurt, Muriel Lasater, Olivia Stevens and Luke Williams as they travel to Guatemala work with Tabitha Women’s Ministry (a ministry for women and their children who live in the Dump in Guatemala City.) They will be working in partnership with Jerusalem Church in Guatemala City leading Vacation Bible School for 80 preschoolers, distributing food bags and building a bathroom and making repairs to Tabitha. Please be in prayer for these youth and adults as they serve Christ.

ALL YOUTH NON-BEACH RETREAT DAY
April 17 (9:30 a.m. to 4 pm)
Meet at the church at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $10
No Beach Retreat this year. The price of Caswell has increased. A lot of you enjoyed a ski trip, and instead of going on a Beach Retreat, we are getting together here to have a day filled with community work, great food and fun!!! We will do community work in the morning and have “Beach” like activities in the afternoon….. you might get wet. Put this day on your calendar!!!

IT’S YARD SALE TIME AND THE TRAILER IS HERE!!!
Youth Yard Sale – May 1, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
It’s time to spring clean and donate all those unwanted items to the Youth Yard Sale. New and used items accepted (no clothing or computers.) Items can be stored in the trailer behind the church (if you need help putting items in the trailer, please call Tommy to make an appointment.)

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!.

LUMINARIES
Please remember to sign up on the Sunday School clipboards to purchase your luminaries for Relay for Life. We all know someone who has been touched by cancer so honor that person with a luminary. If you have questions, please call Carolyn Jones.
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.

NEW MEMBER
We welcome into our Christian fellowship Tyler Dees, who comes to us by profession of faith and believer’s Baptism. Tyler is the son of Tommy and Sabrina Dees.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Bob Barefoot (Home), Mildred Jordan (Home), Stephanie Carter (JMC), Ruth High (JMC), Henrietta Creekmore (JMC)

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

OUR CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN PALM SUNDAY
This Sunday is Palm Sunday and all children 4 years old through sixth grade are invited to process into the Sanctuary with Palms at the 10:55 service. If your child would like to participate, they will practice briefly during Sunday School. Hope to see you on Sunday.

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.

MINISTRY CENTER UPDATE
You can view the proposed floor plan for our future Ministry Center on our website at www.fbcsmithfield.org.
ALSO
We have had several informational meetings and tours of our future Ministry Center. We are very blessed to have this additional space for our church. If you would like to make your commitment to our Building to Serve program in advance, please call the church office.

CONNECT WITH UNIFYER
What is Unifyer? Unifyer is a web based communication tool (similar to Facebook) for our church family to network together with individuals and groups within our church. You can join by going to the following website. http://fbcsmithfield.unifyer.com/
1. After you Register, Click My Profile in the top right corner of the screen.
2. In the Profile window, click the Edit button. Fill in your name and details. When you’re finished, click the Done button at the top of your profile.
3. You can start a blog, view your friends, view your groups, and add media. Choose from the buttons at the top of your profile to start adding content to your own page.
If you have questions you can contact Matt Gardner or Hank Daniels.

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 03/21/10 $10,219.90
Budget needs Year to Date $199,298.54
Received Year to Date $165,059.66

Building Fund:
Received 03/21/10 $565.00