YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, September 9th at 6:15 p.m. Snack Supper followed by Bible study at 7:00 p.m. Hannah & Wallace Spragins, Brandon Allen, Eason Armstrong, Travis Cook, Kevin Crumley, Megan & Will Denning, Chloe Ivey and Olivia Stevens are responsible for Snack supper.

See You At The Pole T-Shirts – Last day to order your SYATP T-Shirt is Sunday, September 9th. Cost $10 – 15.

Busch Gardens Trip is Friday September 21st. The cost is $60.00. Sign up and pay by Sunday, September 9th. Make sure we have a permission form for you. We will leave at 6:00 a.m. (bring breakfast) and return around midnight.

YOUTH FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
Don’t worry about cooking, we’ll do it for you. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 16th and join us after church for the Youth Fundraiser Luncheon. All proceeds will go toward Mpolonjeni. Menu: Chicken, Green Beans, Potatoes, Salad, Bread, Tea, Banana Pudding. Sign up in Sunday School or call the church office.

HAVE LEFTOVERS?
Soup Kitchen will be so happy to take your “leftovers.” I understand some of you do not like leftover food. Well, give it to us!! We plan meals for four individuals to ensure they have a plate of food seven days a week. Your leftovers can be a blessing. Call me if you have questions. Anesha Johnson

SENIOR HIGH MISSION TRIP GUATEMALA - JULY 18-26 2008
This Mission Trip is available to senior High (9th –College). There is limited space, so sign up will have different sign up dates for different age groups. The cost for this trip is estimated to be $700 per person. 10 grade applications and deposits are due September 16. 9th grade applications and deposits are due September 23. If you have any questions call Tommy.

HISTORY TIDBIT
Firemen battled the church fire for about two hours but heavy smoke handicapped them. They then ceased pouring water on the building and concentrated on protecting surrounding building and residences.

OUR KNOWN SICK
William Moore (Home), Mary Talton (Duke)

DISASTER RELIEF TRIP
We are planning a Disaster Relief Trip to Mississippi. We will leave on October 27 and return November 4. If you would like to go, please call Joyce Wright at 934-3547.

FRIENDS OF CHILDREN
Friends of Children Day at the Kennedy Home will be September 22. If you would like to go to lend a hand and visit the children, please call Carolyn Tharrington at 934-3749.

ATTENTION 3RD – 6TH GRADERS IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
You can still sign up to go to Camp Oak Hill, September 28 – 30. The theme this year is “Good Friends.” On this weekend retreat we will enjoy Bible study, camp activities, worship, fun and fellowship. The cost is $85. You may pick up your registration form and 2007 Permission Form in the church office. REGISTRATION, PERMISSION FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE NOW!

WELCOME TO WORSHIP STARTS THIS SUNDAY
Welcome to Worship is a four week class offered for our First Graders. This will be held during the 10:55 worship service starting this Sunday September 9th and continue each Sunday through September. 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.

BACK PACK PROGRAM NEEDS YOU
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver back packs to South Smithfield and Selma Elementary on Friday mornings. We have approximately 50 back packs 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.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
School supplies will be accepted until Monday, September 10. Bring your supplies to the church office.

LET’S GO TO PENNSYLVANIA
Let’s go to Pennsylvania, Thursday – Saturday, November 29 – December 1, 2007. We will visit Longwood Gardens, see the musical play, “The Miracle of Christmas,” followed by family style supper at a local restaurant. Cost: $205 (includes FBC bus transportation, Longwood Gardens ticket, play and supper following the play, two nights lodging at Comfort Inn and Suites, double occupancy). Sign up and pay a $50 non-refundable deposit by Wednesday, September 26.

THANK YOU
We are blessed by the many kindnesses shown to us following Mother’s homegoing, as well as the strong support from you all, during the 67 years of her faith journey as a member of First Baptist. As Paul wrote, “Let hope keep you joyful” thanks to the grace of God through Jesus Christ. The family of Lib Morgan

CAN YOU HELP
My name is Alison McMillen. I’m a rising sophomore at Smithfield-Selma Senior High School and working on my Girl Scout Gold Award. My desire is to inspire underprivileged children here in Johnston County to play soccer. Many of these children do not participate in organized soccer teams often because they do not have the proper equipment i.e. cleats, shin guards, etc. and/or do not have the basic skills and knowledge of the game. I am collecting new or gently used soccer equipment from area churches, organizations and club soccer teams. These items will be distributed during clinics through the Smithfield Housing Authority prior to the Smithfield Parks & Recreation Fall Soccer season. I would deeply appreciate your help on this project. I will have a box located in the church office for soccer equipment collections through the end of August. Thank you in advance for your generosity in regards to this project.

ATTENTION SENIOR ADULTS
The Fall Senior Adult Rally will be held at Princeton Baptist Church on Thursday, September 13th. If you would like to go, we will meet in the church parking lot at 9:15 a.m. to go as a group to this event. Don’t forget to bring a covered dish to share at lunch.

BIBLE DRILL AND BIBLE BUDDIES RESUME
Bible Drill (grades 4 – 6) and Bible Buddies (grades 2-3) will resume this Sunday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. There will be a brief Leaders Meeting following at 7:30 p.m. If you have any question please call Cheryl Campbell at 934-7258 or 427-2200

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP HALL SCHEDULING
September
12- Ray Hodge: Acts; The Early Church Reaches Out
19- Ray Hodge: Acts (continued)
26- Bryan Harris: The Church Moving Forward
October
3- Bryan Harris: The Church (continued)
10- FBC Heritage and History

SMALL GROUPS FOR ADULTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 12
Experiencing God (12 Weeks)
Time/Location: 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. / Conference Room,
Class Size: 12, Facilitators: Bill and Faye Downs

The Worn Out Woman (12 Weeks)
Time/Location: 6:30-7:30 p.m. / Parlor
Class Size: 12, Facilitator: Michelle Ball

Preparing for Adolescence (6 Weeks)
Time/Location: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. / Room 221,
Class Size: 6-8 Couples, Facilitators: Tim and Debbie Johnson

The Other Side of the Garden (12 Weeks)
Time/Location: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. / Room 224
Class Size: 15, Facilitator: Judy Williams

DEACON ELECTIONS
On Sunday, September 16th we will have the opportunity to select/nominate individuals we would like to serve on our Deacon Board. On Sunday, September 23 we will elect Deacons from those nominated. Please be in prayer for your selection and that the individuals elected will serve our church as God would lead them.

Robert & Ruby Holt

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided