CHURCHWIDE POOL PARTY
All ages are invited to attend a pool party and cookout with games and fellowship THIS Sunday, August 16th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Family Pool in South Smithfield. No sign-up is required. Bring a friend or neighbor!

MINISTER OF MUSIC AND SENIOR ADULTS POSITION
On Sunday, August 23rd, immediately following the 10:55 service, we will vote to extend a call to Kerrie Clayton to become our Minister of Music. Kerrie received her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from East Carolina University in 2001 and has recently received her Master of Divinity from Campbell University. She has served at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church as Music Intern since October of 2008, Minister of Music and Worship at First Baptist Hope Mills, and Stoney Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church as Director of Music for several years. Please be in prayer for Kerrie and our Music Ministry here at First Baptist.

YOUTH NEWS
Youth Parent Meeting will be Sunday, August 23rd in the Fellowship Hall. Don’t miss this time of information and upcoming youth events. See ya then!!!

ATTENTION 3RD – 6TH GRADERS
Don’t’ miss Camp Oak Hill September 18th-20th and “Get Connected To The Power!!!” Prayer is our way to connect with God. We will explore the Lord’s Prayer, as well as other forms of prayer. We will enjoy Bible studies, games, worship, fellowship, swimming in the pool, canoeing on the pond, singing around the campfire, and campers choice. Cost is $100.00. Please contact the church office if you would like to go.

HOUSEHOLD ITEM NEEDS
There is a GREAT need for items to help replenish our household closet. The following items are needed: dinnerware, beverage glasses, pillows, blankets, bath linens, pots and pans. Any items that could be used in a household setting would be welcomed.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Bailey Swertfeger (NC Memorial), Fred Nash (Home)

BACKPACK PROGRAM
NEEDS YOU
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver backpacks to South Smithfield and Selma Elementary on Friday mornings from 9:15 – 10:15. We have approximately 102 backpacks that will be packed with food for children on the weekends, so a little muscle will be needed. If you could help, please call Tommy at the church office at 934-9771.

SAVE THE DATE
Nursery Orientation and Appreciation Event - Please come as we share important information about caring for our little ones. There will be refreshments provided. We will be meeting in Ryberg Hall on Sunday, August 30th @ 4:00 p.m. We want to make sure you are informed about best practices for our children and aware of how much we appreciate what you do!

ATTENTION LADIES
Wednesday afternoon Bible Study will resume Wednesday, September 16th at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will be studying Hebrews. If you are interested in attending, please call Sybil Edwards at 934-4972 to reserve your study guide.

TEACHER APPRECIATION
Teacher Appreciation luncheon will be Tuesday, August 18th at West Johnston and South Johnston and Thursday, August 20th at Riverwood Middle and Selma Middle. Please be in prayer for our teachers and students as they prepare to return to School Tuesday, August 25th.
ATTENTION BIBLE BUDDIES AND BIBLE DRILL PARTICIPANTS
Bible Drill verses are posted on the church website, www.fbcsmithfield.org.
ALSO
Adult help is still needed in both Bible Buddies and Bible Drill on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m., September 13th – November 22nd, 2009. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Campbell at 934-7258 (home) or 427-2200 (cell).

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
The Raleigh Baptist Association is offering a multi-class training session on Saturday, August 15th from 8:00am – 12:00pm at Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh. There will be 55 classes to choose from touching on a variety of ministry aspects. For a full listing of the workshops, go the RBA’s website (www.raleighbaptists.org) and click on Training Extravaganza or we can make you a copy in the office. I’ll be going up and if you would like to ride together please call the church office or email me (bryan@fbcsmithfield.org). This is no cost for the training and is a great opportunity to pick up some helpful ministry tools.

USED CELL PHONES AND PRINTER CARTRIDGES
Don’t forget to bring your used cell phones and empty printer cartridges to the office for the Kennedy Home. They really add up!

PRIMETIMBERS UPCOMING EVENTS
September 18 trip to Northwood Temple Dinner Theatre, “If Animals Could Talk” in Fayetteville. Cost: $25 for meal, play, and transportation. Sign up in the church office no later than 9:00 a.m. on September 8.

October 20 trip to Southern Supreme Fruit Cake Factory Holiday Open House in Bear Creek, NC. Cost is $6.00 for transportation (lunch on your own). We will leave the church at 8:00 a.m. Sign up in the church office.

December 8 overnight trip to Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Museum in Charlotte, NC. More information in the coming weeks.

December 15 matinee Christmas Show at Rudy Theatre in Selma. Dinner (on your own) after the show at Parkside Café in Pine Level. Cost: $26 which includes transportation and ticket for the show. We have reservations for 25. We will leave the church at 1:10 p.m. for the 1:45 p.m. performance. Sign up in the church office.

Please watch your Visitor for more information in the upcoming weeks.

ATTENTION MEN
Monday night Men’s Bible Study will be cranking up for our first meeting September 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. We will be studying the book of Luke. Come out and join us for this time to share and learn God’s word. Please call Steve Adkins at 919-300-1764 (home) or 919-634-1742 (cell) to sign up, or you may call the church office.

YOU ARE NEEDED
Monday, September 7th is Labor Day and we need help with Meals on Wheels. Kitchen help and six people to deliver meals are needed. Please contact Anesha Johnson (934-1601) if you can help.

PINE CONE CHRISTMAS TREES
Christmas will be here soon and it’s time to decorate!!! Pine Cone Christmas Trees are waiting for someone to dress them up for shut ins. We plan to begin in September on Saturday morning, September 5th at 9:00 a.m. – noon in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a glue gun and glue sticks if you have them and anything you have to make a pine cone beautiful. It’s a lot of fun. Come and join up. Contact Anesha Johnson (934-1601) if you have questions.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHES ARE NEEDED
The Clothes Closet needs children’s clothes. We are out of clothes from infancy through teenagers. If you have clothes your children have outgrown we would greatly appreciate them. Children will be starting back to school soon (some have already gone back) and you can help support this need through your generous donations.

FROM THE PULP

Greeters:Matt & Shelley Gardner

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Childcare provide

Building Fund:
Received 08/09/09 $11,965.00