Deacon Nominations
Next Sunday, September 21st we will have the opportunity to select/nominate individuals we would like to serve on our Deacon Board. On Sunday, September 28th 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.

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, September 14th at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Sarah & Carson Campbell, Siera Baker, Zach Davis, Emily Blackmon, Giovanni & Celeste Loia, Jessica Hubbard and Madeline Lassiter are responsible for Snack Supper.

Busch Gardens Trip is Friday, September 26th. The cost is $60.00. You can still sign up. Please sign up ASAP…..we need a number. Make sure we have a permission form for you. We will leave at 6:00 a.m. (bring breakfast) and return around midnight.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Edna Whittington (Britthaven), Becky Blackmon (Home)

WAYS YOU CAN HELP
The disaster Relief Team will be going on a Mission Trip on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2008. They will be going to Red Springs, NC. If you are interested, please contact Joyce Wright at 934-3547 or call the church office at 934-9771.

Mission of Joy: Years ago my father received a Christmas tree made from a pine cone. He was so happy with his little tree. Why not bring joy at Christmas by giving a little tree to all shut ins at Christmas. If you are interested please contact Anesha Johnson at 934-1601.

Mission of Clear Water Clean, clear water is one thing we take for granted. In India this is an unreachable dream. Would you like to help someone drink a cup of clean, clear water? Please contact Anesha Johnson at 934-1601 for more information.

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.

Friends of Children Day at the Kennedy Home will be September 20the. We will be leaving from the church at 7:30 a.m. and will return by mid afternoon. We will help in the cottages, have lunch and attend a brief meeting. Everyone is welcome to go lend a hand. If you would like to go help and visit the children, please call Carolyn Tharrington at 934-3749.

THANK YOU
To my church family, Thank you for the prayers, visits, food and phone calls during my last two stays in the hospital. Billie Cretini

Thank you to all those who brought laundry detergent for the Rescue Mission. The shelter directors were very appreciative of the donations. I will continue to inform you on the needs of the shelter every quarter. Thanks again. Mallory Barnes

PRIMETIMERS TRIPS UPDATE
September 18 (Thursday) 9:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary, Associational Senior Adult Rally and Covered Dish Lunch. Program: Tommy Cook and Mpolojeni Report. No sign up, just come! Bring a covered dish.

September 30 (Tuesday) trip to Raleigh to see Dead Sea Scrolls special exhibit at NC Museum of Natural Science. Depart church at 9:15 a.m. for 10:15 tour; followed by lunch at Farmer’s Market restaurant (on your own) and some time to browse in the farmer’s market stores and stalls. Return by mid afternoon. Cost: $17 includes gas and admission ticket. Sign up by September 17.

October 11 (Saturday) trip to New Bern to see “free” garden tour at Tryon Palace, also attend/browse in “MumFest” street fair in downtown New Bern. Lunch on your own. Depart 9 a.m. Arrive back by mid to late afternoon (group’s preference) This will be a “walking” day. Cost: $5 for gas. Sign up by October 8.

October 20-22 Charleston trip is full. Call to be put on waiting list.

November 18 (Tuesday) “Star of Bethlehem” at Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill, must have 40 sign up to make the trip happen! Leave church 10 a.m. to go to Chapel Hill for lunch (on your own in Franklin Street area) 1:30 p.m. showing, return to Smithfield by 4 p.m. Cost: $7 includes show ticket and gas. Sign up by October 15.

December 8-9 (Mon-Tues.) Old Salem/Shoebox Packing trip. Cost: $78 includes transportation, double room/breakfast at Holiday Inn Express, Pineville, lunch at Salem Tavern, “Town Visit” admission ticket to historic buildings in Old Salem. Depart church at 9:30 a.m., lunch at Salem Tavern 1:15 (choose when signing up from Moravian Pie or Quiche and Salad); afternoon walking/touring Old Salem, on to Charlotte area, supper on our own. Tuesday morning 9 a.m. start at Operations Center (lunch provided there at small cost) Depart for Smithfield by 2 p.m. Sign up by November 19.

CALLING ALL LADIES
Please join us for our Fall Tea, Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This will be a great time of fellowship. Please sign up in Sunday School or call the church office. Bring a friend.

SOUP KITCHEN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
DATE CHANGE
Calling all Soup Kitchen volunteers to come to our Birthday Party on September 19, 2008 at Smithfield Community Park at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a covered dish, veggies and/or salad, or bread. Meat, dessert and beverages will be furnished. Let’s have a good time! Call Anesha at 934-1601 if you will be attending and what you will be bringing.

MUSIC NOTES
Welcome to the seven new Sanctuary Choir members! There is room for more if you want to join us.

Our Minister of Music will be attending a retreat Sept. 15-16 at Camp Caraway in Asheboro with the NC Baptist Singers, over 100 Ministers of Music from across our state. They will rehearse music for the new season and receive inspiration and coaching from a master conductor. The Singers will lead worship in our church on Monday May 18 as part of an associational event.

Two Sunday evening music and worship events this fall you’ll want to note: October 5, 7 p.m. a Hymn Sing along led by our own Baptist Blend, and November 2, 7 p.m., the JBA Festival of Praise, featuring 12 Baptist adult choirs both separately and en masse.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTREACH
AT CHRISTMAS
Angel Tree: Again this year we will be helping with the Angel Tree project. You can pick up an “angel” by November 23rd and return your gift to the church office by or before December 6th. We will also host the Angel Tree Party in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse where you can pack a shoe box with small toys, books, crayons, etc. for a boy or girl. If you would like to participate in Operation Christmas Child, information is located in the office. Please return your box to the office by November 16th.

ROOFING FOR HABITAT
The Women Roofers from Rutherford County will be staying in our facility September 18th – 21st while they are roofing a house for Habitat for Humanity in Goldsboro as part of the State WMU Women Build Project. They will present a brief report at the 8:45 a.m. service on September 21, 2008.

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided