PRAYER CORNER FOR OPERATION INASMUCH
OIAM is about outreach as well as missions. Jesus tells us in Matthew 25:40 that whatever we do for “the least of these brothers of mine” is the same as doing it for Him. In the Great Commission, (Matthew 28:19-20), He called us to go into all the world and share the gospel. The prayer focus this week is based on these Scriptures.

• Pray for believers to answer Christ’s call to The Great Commission and to sign up for the project to which they have been led by the Spirit.
• Pray that our community will be reached for Christ.
• Pray for strength for the work and spiritual wisdom during witnessing encounters.

YOUTH GROUP
FBC Youth Group will meet this Sunday, March 30th at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Steven Andrews, Sarah & William Ashley, Jessica Hubbard, Ryan Rose, Brook Sherman, Tori Southerland, and Johnny & Katie Williams are responsible for Snack Supper.

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.

Senior High Youth Instrumental Ensemble—starting Sunday March 30 we will rehearse at 5 p.m. in preparation for Youth Sunday, April 27. All senior high players are invited to participate.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Carl Spragins (Duke), Jim Massey (Bryan Center), Vitus Carroll (Home), Melba Woodruff (JMH), Eunice Weeks (Home), Rose Walsh (Home), Mildred Jordan (Home), Jim Talton (Home), Jackson Wood (UNC), John Hamilton (Carolina House)

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.

PRIMETIMERS NEWS
Mystery Trip Participants – It will be here before you know it! Please call the church office and confirm if you have signed up. Also, your $25 payment is needed ASAP.
The Primetimers Planning Council will meet Tuesday April 1 at 9:30 a.m.

BLOOD MOBILE
The Blood Mobile will be at our church in Ryberg Hall on Tuesday, April 1 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Call 934-8481 for an appointment. There is an urgent need for Type O blood.

PASTOR’S CLASS UPDATE
Pastor’s Class WILL NOT MEET Monday, March 31st. There will be an outing for Pastor’s Class participants on Monday, April 7. We will be going to the Ice House in Garner leaving church at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $6 per person and a letter will be mailed to all participants. We will be eating lunch at McDonald’s on the way back (you will need money for this.) Back at the church by 1:15 p.m.

EVAN ALMIGHTY CAN HELP WITH OIAM…
CAN YOU?
For the first three Wednesday nights in April everyone is encouraged to attend an OIAM Bible study lead by Bryan Harris. Scripture, group activities/discussion and clips from the movie Evan Almighty will play a part. What part will you play in Operation Inasmuch on Saturday, April 19. Let’s come together to build excitement and commitment for reaching out to our community in Christ’s name.

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. Please contact Carolyn Jones at 934-7742 for more information.

Raffle Tickets – Don’t forget to by your Raffle Ticket for the Relay for Life Quilt. Call Mary Ball at 934-6382 or Carolyn Jones at 934-7742 or 631-5617.

Baptist Children’s Homes Annual Food and Supply Drive
Don’t forget the Annual Food and Supplies Drive on April 28 and 29. This year the JBA will donate paper products, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent. 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.

Keep that Peanut Butter Coming!
We are still collecting 18 oz. jars of peanut butter for the Backpack Program. Please drop your donations 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. Coordinator: Mary Ann Bradshaw – 934-7115

Shower for Teen Mothers needs new or gently used baby items. Make a donation or we can shop for you. Drop your donations 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). For dimensions of curtains and information contact Leah Thorndyke at 934-9325. You may leave your donations at the church office.

Outreach to Austin Manor – The G.A.’s will be collecting sugar free snacks, recycled or new magazines, Bible verse cards, etc. for the residents of Austin Manor. If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the church office. Coordinator: Angela Dotson – 550-1973

COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly will meet April 11-12 at Forest Hills Baptist Church is Raleigh. We will have a bus going on Friday, April 11 leaving the church at 11:00 a.m. This cost will be $11.00 which will include a meal at Forest Hill Baptist and gas money. If you would like to go please sign up and pay by March 27 so we can call in our numbers. If you would like to go but drive your own car, you will be responsible for making your reservations for the meal.

PASSPORT
It’s not too late. Come join us at Camp Passport June 11 – 14. We have room for 5 more girls and 3 more boys. Cost: $185.00. Sign up in the church office with a $30 deposit.

CONGRATULATIONS SCOUTS
Boy Scout Troop 77 is proud to announce that four of our Scouts have advanced to rank of Eagle Scout. They are Bryan Eatmon, Derrick Barefoot, John Booker III, and Connor Newsome.

YOU ARE INVITED
You are cordially invited to an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for John McArtan Booker III And Connor Harris Newsome

Presented by
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 77
Sunday, April 6, 2008
3:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
202 S. Fourth St., Smithfield, NC

Reception following
Ceremony in Fellowship Hall

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided