Join us Monday, May 18 At 6:45 P.M. In the Sanctuary For a Worship Concert by
THE NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST SINGERS AND ORCHESTRA

This group consists of over 100 Ministers of Music, organists, pianists and other church musicians from all over NC, including Kelley Garris. The Johnston Baptist Association along with our own church is hosting them for this third concert they have presented here in the last ten years. Invite your friends and neighbors!

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, May 17 for snack supper and bible study.

BEACH RETREAT
The Middle School (7th & 8th Grade) Beach Retreat is THIS WEEKEND, May 15-17 , Cost: $50. YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP. We will meet at the church on Friday, May 15 by or before 4:00 p.m. (or as soon as possible after school) to load up and depart for Ocean Isle. ALSO, there is a late van leaving at 6:30 a.m. SHARP (make sure you have a bag breakfast with you) Saturday morning. Call the church office if you need to go late. We will return by mid afternoon Sunday. Make sure you have a 2009 Permission Form on file.

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

SENIOR PICTURES NEEDED
Attention High School Seniors…We would like to get your Senior picture and information on where you will be attending college for a special insert in the bulletin on Graduate Sunday. Please bring your picture and college information to the church office or email to Tommy (tommy@fbcsmithfield.org) no later than Friday, May 22.

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.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Becky Blackmon (Home), Mildred Langley (JMH), Carolyn Nall (Rex)

TRAVELER’S CLUB 2009
Don’t forget, Traveler’s Club Registration forms and payments are due by or before June 1, 2009. Registration forms have been mailed out and are available in the church office.

PRIMETIMERS’ UPCOMING DAY TRIPS
• 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)

YOU ARE NEEDED IN THE SOUP KITCHEN
Our Soup Kitchen really needs YOU!!! We deliver meals to folks who are not able to come, and who otherwise might not have food. Volunteers are needed to deliver in the Smithfield area on the first, second, fourth and fifth Mondays, and on the fourth Thursday. ALSO, volunteers are needed to pick up food at White Swan Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. If you can help in anyway, please, please, please call Anesha Johnson at 934-1601 or Sybil Edwards at 934-4972. Please help us help others.
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.

RELAY FOR LIFE
Anyone who has signed up to bring things for Relay, please drop off at the church as soon as possible. Also, we are in need of hamburgers. If you would like to donate a box, we usually get frozen patties at Walmart (The “Great Value” All Beef Patties, 32 to a box, for $16.96 per box.)

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

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 at 934-7742.

MISSION TRIP TO HONDURAS
We are off again to Honduras, leaving June 6th .and medications are needed. Medications needed are: over the counter baby and children’s medicines, vitamins, ointments and creams for skin and feet. We also need health kit items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, wash clothes and shampoo. If you would like to donate any of these much needed items, please feel free to drop them at the church office. We will also accept monetary donations and do the shopping for you. Any and all donations are needed no later than Monday, June 1 and are greatly appreciated.

CHILDREN’S SAFETY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Over the next several months the Children’s Safety Committee (CSC) will publish information in The Visitor and online to educate our fellowship on issues related to the committee’s work. The CSC was not formed in response to any one event or issue, but rather from a desire to be proactive in providing the safest facilities and best practices for our children and their volunteers. This is why we believe the task of the CSC is both significant and necessary in order for our church to continue to be a place of ministry for our community as well as our existing church family. We hope you will take some time and read the information that will be shared with you. We all need to be more informed and aware of the scope and priority of the practices we should be implementing. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Michelle Ball, Brad Felts or Bryan Harris.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Jeff and Vanessa Garris on the arrival of their infant daughter, Emma Kate. The proud grandmother is Evelyn Garris.

SUMMER STUDIES
Here are some wonderful learning opportunities to check out during the summertime. If you are interested in one of these opportunities please get signed up as soon as you can. Materials will have to be ordered and they need time to arrive before the groups begin to meet.

Experiencing God (13 weeks)
Tuesday nights beginning at 6:45 at the home of Bill and Faye Downs $15.00 per book Class size: 8
Contact Bill and Faye (934.3925) to sign up. The study will begin on May 28.

Fireproof Your Marriage Study (6 weeks)
Wednesday nights 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in room 224 (across from youth room) $21.00 per couple (includes two books and shipping charges) Class size: 12-14 couples
Contact the church office (934.9771) to sign up by May 26.
Terry Carroll will facilitate the study. The study will begin on June 3. Childcare will be provided. Please indicate the age and number of children you will need care for.

HOUSEHOLD CLOSET UPDATE
Thank you church family for your contributions to the Household Closet. Each month we help three to five families. Thank you also to A.J. and Mary Ball and Susan Hall for your help in the closet.
Needs:
• Pots, pans, cooking utensils and flatware (it doesn’t need to match or have lids.)
• Glassware, dishes, salt and pepper shakers are frequently needed items.
• Bed linens, pillows, and crib linens. It would be very helpful if you would label the lines with sizes.
Soon the summer weather will limit time spent in the attic for sorting and shelving items contributed; however, we will continue to provide items available for requests to the best of our ability. If you would like to help with the closet, please contact Dianne Shirley at 989-9659.

FROM THE PULPIT

Sunday Morning

“A Troubled Family” Genesis 25, 27

From the Pulpit

Greeters: Matt & Shelley Gardner

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Childcare provided