2011 Training Extravaganza… THIS SATURDAY!!!
Training is important for athletes, it’s also important for ministry!  Let’s ride together to Trinity Baptist Church (4815 Six Forks Road) in Raleigh to gain some helpful training for ministry.  56 classes to choose from!  For a full listing go to www.raleighbaptists.org.  This is a great opportunity to gather helpful information that can instantly impact your role in ministry.  Continental breakfast will be served. Event will last from 8:00 a.m. until noon.  Call the church office to sign up. We’ll meet at the office at 7:15 a.m.  I’ll see you Saturday!  Bryan.

YOUTH INFORMATION

ATTENTION 3RD – 6TH GRADERS
Mark your calendars for September 16 – 18 for a weekend retreat to Camp Oak Hill.  The theme this year is “Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly”  On this weekend retreat, we will enjoy Bible study, camp activities, worship, fun and fellowship.  The cost is $120.00.  You may pick up your Registration Form and FBC 2011 Permission Form in the church office.  Registration, permission forms and money are due by or before Sunday, August 26.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Cory Harrison (Wake), Golda Pittman (Home), Ann Jackson (JMC)

CHURCHWIDE POOL PARTY
All ages are invited to attend a pool party and cookout with games and fellowship Sunday, August 7th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Johnston County Country Club Pool.  No sign-up is required.  Bring a friend or neighbor!

SOUP KITCHEN NEEDS YOU!
The Soup Kitchens greatest need is a team to clean up after the meals are served.  This entails the following: arrive at 5:45 p.m., wash pots, pans and utensils and store in proper places, clean dining hall tables and vacuum, store all food in freezer or refrigerator, empty trash in dumpster, breakdown boxes for dumpster, leave kitchen clean, secure and lock building areas.  Your call to the Clean Up Team is a commitment to the Lord’s Soup Kitchen Ministry.  This team should consist of 3 – 4 members.  One team member should be a man to help with heavey lifting and trash disposal.  I hope this will help you visualize the critical importance of a clean up team.  If you can help, have suggestions or questions, please call me at 631-2684.  Thank you….Anesha Johnson.

ASC UPDATE
After School Care will be picking up children at the Neuse Charter School this year.  Registration forms are available in the church office.

LAY WITNESSING CONFERENCE
Join us for the Annual Lay Witnessing Conference at Caraway Conference Center, Asheboro August 12-13, 2011.  Sign up at www.ncbaptist.org/laywitness.  Call Judy and Ken Williams for more information. 

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
It’s time for Church Directory pictures!!! Appointments and times are listed below.  Sign ups will be in the Fellowship Hall, 9:00-9:30 am and 12-12:30 pm each Sunday until August 14 or call the church office and make an appointment.  Families with college students are encouraged to sign up for the August appointments before your student returns to college. We want everyone's bright, beautiful smile in our directory!!!!.

  Day                                   Date                            Times
  Wednesday                  August 10th                     2-9 pm
  Thursday                     August 11th                    2-9 pm
  Friday                         August 12th                    2-9 pm
  Saturday                      August 13th                 9:30-5 pm
  Monday                       August 15th                    2-9 pm
  Tuesday                       August 16th                    2-9 pm
  Thursday                     September 8th                2-9 pm
  Friday                         September 9th                2-9 pm
  Saturday                      September 10th            9:30-5 pm
  Thursday                     September 15th               2-9 pm
  Friday                         September 16th               2-9 pm
  Saturday                      September 17th            9:30-5 pm

HIGH SCHOOL MENTOR PROGRAM
Mentoring Support is a major goal of the Dropout Prevention Grant administered by East Carolina University and in partnership with Johnston County Schools.  The role of the mentor is to provide respectful, empathic support and coaching through a long-term relationship in order to help at-risk students develop decision-making skills, interact appropriately with people, and positively self-advocate for resources.  Linda Rideout, Grant Project Coach, will have meetings for those interested on Wednesday, August 10 @ 7:00 pm & Sunday, August, 14 @4:30 pm in the church Conference Room.  For more information go to :
http://www.smithfieldselma.com/News.397.0.html
or contact Linda Rideout (915-0415, ridoutl@ecu.edu)

ATTENTION PRIMETIMERS
Make plans for a night of good food and laughter as we go to Northwood Temple Dinner Theatre.  We will be seeing “You’re Only as Old as You Think…” a comic look at what happens when a country doctor turns his practice over to a “too-smart-for-his-own good” young physician.  It’s the classic battle of wisdom versus intelligence.  We will be attending on Friday, October 14.  Cost: $25.  Sign up in the church office by or before August 31.

FLEA MARKET MINISTRY NEEDS
The Flea Market Ministry needs someone (male or female) to assist in Sunday School one Sunday per month from 8:10 - 9:00.  This person does not have teaching responsibility.  If God leads you to consider this, please call Judy Williams at 585-7833.

SYLVIA’S BACK
Wednesday Night Suppers will resume WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31.  We will have a new cook!  Sylvia Whitley will be cooking for us again.  Syvia works another job and will be doing a large amount of her prep work at night.  To accommodate Sylvia’s schedule, we will need to give her numbers for shopping on Monday.  Please sign up by or before 2:00 p.m. on MONDAY.  Thank you so much for your help in this situation.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED?
Anesha Johnson will be leaving on a Mission Trip to Honduras on November 4, returning on November 12.  If you believe God is calling you for this trip, please say YES!  Please contact me (631-2486) for further details.  Anesha Johnson.

Greeters: Durward & Ann Stallings

We are proud to offer Williams portable hearing devices for your use during our worship services. To obtain one of these units, please see an usher or sound technician.

* Childcare provide

2011
General Fund:
Budget needs per week:                              $16,464.27
Received as of 07/24/11                              $11,882.24
Budget needs Year to Date                        $493,928.08
Received Year to Date                              $399,822.17

Building Fund:
Received 07/24/11                                       $1,700.00