JOIN US THIS SUNDAY AS WE VOTE ON THE MINISTER OF MUSIC AND SENIOR ADULTS POSITION
This 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 THIS 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.

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.

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!

OUR KNOWN SICK
Bailey Swertfeger (Home), Claud Dunn, Jr. (Wake), Billy Blackmon (Rex)

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS RESUME
Wednesday Night Suppers will resume NEXT WEDNESDAY, August 26th. Sign up sheets will be in Sunday School classes. There will be cards in the pew racks in the Sanctuary for those who do not sign up in Sunday School. You may also sign up by calling the church office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday or leave a message on the answering machine Monday evening.

As a reminder, below are some guidelines for Wednesday Night Suppers.
? Cost: $4.00 Adults, $2.00 Children (ages 2-9), $13.00 max. per family. No charge for children up to 2 years old. Independent children not living with family are not part of the “family” plan.
? Meals will be served from 5:30 – 6:15. Children in choir must eat before going to choir.
? All meals are to be eaten in the Fellowship Hall. Do not take to choir or classrooms.
? Parents, if you sign up your child for a child’s menu, please be sure that it is what your child gets. Pick up a red ticket when you pay for the meal.
? When you finish eating, please take your plate, silverware and glasses to the clean up area. If you wish to keep your tea/water, please get a paper cup. That way the dishwasher can get everything washed. This also helps those who are cleaning the tables.
? We do not encourage take-outs; however, if one is necessary, sign up when you pay for the meal. The take-outs will not be ready before 6:30, and there will be an additional charge of $.50 for each take-out.
? If you realize you cannot be at supper, please call the church office and cancel.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP
Welcome to Worship is a four week class offered for our First Graders. This will be held during the 10:55 worship service September 13, 20, 27 and October 4. These classes will help our First Graders to find ways to worship God, learn about baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and give them some helpful tools they can use as they join us in worship. Children will go back to their Sunday School classroom after the Children’s Sermon and stay there until you pick them up after worship. Look for more information in the mail.

CAN YOU HELP WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES?
The Mission Seekers are collecting school supplies for various schools. Below are items schools have requested. If you can help, please bring your donations to the church office.
Selma Elementary: Belts (black, brown, or navy in various sizes).
West Smithfield: Unscented baby wipes or hand sanitizer, quart or gallon size Ziploc bags.
South Smithfield: Wide ruled notebook paper, pencils.
South Smithfield Autistic Preschool Class: New or used cause and effect toys and puzzles.


SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Tom Bennink in the recent homegoing of his brother.

FROM THE PULP

Greeters: Doug & Glenda Strickland

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Childcare provide

Building Fund:
Received 08/16/09