NOMINATING COMMITTEE
This Sunday, April 26th we will elect the 2009-2010 Nominating Committee. Please prayerfully consider your selections, as this group will recruit leaders for all our programs.

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, April 26 at 6:15 p.m. for Pizza followed by Yard Sale Prep. We will bring items down from the attic and start to unload the trailer.

SPRING BEACH RETREATS
Senior High Beach Retreat is THIS WEEKEND April 24-26. We will meet at the church on Friday, April 24 by or before 4:00 p.m. (or as soon as possible after school) to load up and depart for Ocean Isle. We will return by mid afternoon Sunday. Make sure you have a 2009 Permission Form on file.

7th & 8th Grade – May 15-17 $50 due by for before May 3

CASWELL
When: June 15 – 20, Cost: $235
Deposit: $135.00
There may be a few spots left. Call Tommy if you want to go.

Youth Yard Sale – May 2, 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 or brought to Ryberg Hall beginning Monday, April 27. We will pick up larger items. We will pick-up beginning Monday, April 27 – Thursday, April 30, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Call the church office to schedule a pickup.

GUATEMALA SHARE
Join us May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a time of reflection and testimony from our Guatemala Mission Trip participants. Also, handmade purses from the Women’s ministry, Tabitha, in Guatemala were brought back. If you would like to purchase one, please come by the church office. A donation of at least $20 is recommended. These purses will also be available at our May 3 share.

ATTENTION COLLEGE GRADUATES
College graduates don’t forget to call the church office and let us know what degree you will be receiving so we may recognize you in the bulletin and Visitor.

PRIMETIMERS’ UPCOMING DAY TRIPS
May 12 (Tues.) Duke Gardens and lunch
June 2 (Tues.) Seagroves Potteries and lunch
July 15 (Weds.) Rocky Hock Play House, Washington, “The Story of Joseph” and meal
Aug. 4 (Tues.) Noon Hospice Lunch presentation (hot dogs and fixings)

FRIENDS OF CHILDREN DAY
Friends of Children Day at Kennedy Home is Saturday, May 2. Please join us for this mission opportunity to help the children and staff with yard work, washing windows and stocking supplies. We will leave the church at 7:45 a.m. and return early afternoon. Lunch is provided on campus where we can fellowship with the children.
The book
Prayers of Rev. John L. Ryberg
(1969 – 1984)
is now available to order.
Paperback is $10
Hardback is $20.
If you would like a copy of this book, we will be placing a second order. Please place your order with payment in the church office by or before Wednesday, May 27, 2009. NOTE: THE FIRST ORDER IS IN! PLEASE COME BY THE CHURCH OFFICE TO GET YOUR BOOK.

RYBERG SCHOLARSHIP
Any high school senior interested in applying for the John L. Ryberg Memorial Scholarship should pickup an application from the church office. The deadline for submitting a completed application to the church office is Friday, May 8th. If applicants or their parents have any questions, please contact Mary Nell Ferguson at 989-8481.

BABY DEDICATIONS
Baby Dedications will be Mother’s Day, May 10th. If you have had a baby since last May and would like to have your baby dedicated, please call the church office.

NEW IN THE LIBRARY
The movie FIREPROOF has been donated to the church library in honor of Carl and Marjorie Lamm on the occasion of their 57th wedding anniversary by their children and grandchildren.

FLOWERS
The flowers in the church Sunday will be given to the glory of God and to honor Mildred Jordan on the occasion of her birthday from Frank and Betsy Knott and Kay and Terry Carroll.

LOST AND FOUND
Has your child lost a coat? There are lots of coats in the 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School room. The coats will go to the Clothes Closet if not claimed.

LAW ENFORCEMENT BANQUET
The Law Enforcement Banquet will be hosted here at First Baptist on Tuesday, April 28.

THANK YOU
A special thanks you to everyone who worked at JCC for the Food/Supply Drive for our Baptist Children’s Home and for all who gave funds or purchased supplies. We are grateful for your loving support of this important ministry. We had another successful year, thanks to our church and many others in JBA!

OUR KNOWN SICK
Harriett Creech (JMH)
THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU!
A special thanks to the entire church family for the kind words, expressions of farewell, the beautiful silver tray, and especially the lovely reception last Sunday afternoon. I am excited about the new adventure I’m beginning at FBC Wilson, with my first day of work there being April 27. I’m also grateful to God for each of you who nurtured me, loved me, said “yes” when called upon to serve in the many ways He gifted you. Keep on following in His ways and supporting our current staff and church leaders.
In Christian love, Kelley Garris

NEED A MOTHER’S DAY PRESENT?
Get Her A Delicious Dessert
Need a dessert for that special mother in your life? Look no more. On Sunday, May 10th Relay for Life will sponsor a Bake Sale in the Fellowship Hall. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Call Debbie Jones at 934-7861 if you could bake a dessert for this fundraiser.

AND

Get Her Car Washed!
Come out to Evans Tire on May 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and get your car washed and ready for the weekend. The cost is a donation to Relay for Life. Come out and support our Youth as they help raise money to help find a cure for cancer. Questions, call Laura Grantham at 934-8799 or 291-3834.

RELAY FOR LIFE
Luminaries: Luminaries can still be purchased in memory or in honor of someone for $10 each. Contact Carolyn Jones

Meeting: There will be a Relay for Life meeting on Sunday, April 26th at 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Anyone who would like to help with our team, now or at the event itself is encouraged to attend.

Survivor Banquet has been schedule for May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at JCC. This event will be catered by Casey’s. If you would like to attend please contact Carolyn Jones ay 934-7742.

FROM THE PULPIT

Sunday Morning

“On The Road Again” Luke 24:13-35

From the Pulpit

Greeters: Doug & Glenda Strickland

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Childcare provided

Building Fund:
Received 04/19/09 $600

Annie Armstrong
Received to date: $1,122.95

CBF North American Mission
Received to date: $1,709.25