This Sunday is Baptist Women’s Day, a day to acknowledge the vital role that women play in the life of First Baptist.

Women were very prominent in the ministry of Jesus. They willingly gave their energies and resources in support of His work. In addition, they were there at the cross when He was crucified…even after His male disciples had scattered.

We read later in the New Testament about the outstanding work of such women as Lydia and Pricilla in the early days of the church. In Romans 16 Paul lists a host of women who labored with him in the service of Christ.

Here at First Baptist we are proud of the contributions that women are making in the life of our church. We affirm them as equal partners in the ministry to which God has called us one and all.

All ladies are invited to sing with the choir by meeting in the Music Room at 10:35 a.m. to warm up.

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, September 28th 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.. Leah Isenhour, Trey Flowers, Harrison Howell, Abby, Cliff & Kevin Johnson, Fronia Knott, Wesleigh Neville, and Tyler Tant are responsible for Snack Supper.

Busch Gardens Trip is THIS FRIDAY, September 26th. We will leave at 6:00 a.m. (bring breakfast) and return around midnight.

SIXTH ANNUAL BECKY KNOTT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Sixth Annual Becky Knott Memorial Golf Tournament is fast approaching. This year it will be held Friday, October 24th with tee off at 12:00 noon. Many individuals and businesses have sponsored this event each year and we appreciate their support. If you have been a sponsor in the past and plan to sponsor again this year, please contact the church office as soon as possible. If you have not participated in past years and would like to support our youth through this event, please come by the church office and pick up a brochure. Also, please feel free to pass this information along to friends or other businesses.

MUSIC NOTES
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.

Singers and Ringers in Out Reach: A mixed group of children and adults from our church and After School Care will share at Classic Care Assisted Living on Friday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Landscaping Our New Wheelchair Ramp: We plan to install sod this Saturday the 27th beginning at 8:00 a.m. Please contact Danny (989.3162- Home, 795.5470- Cell) to let him know you will 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.
ATTENTION 2ND – 6TH GRADERS
We need YOU in Bible Buddies and Bible Drill. Come on Sunday nights and join us as we learn and prepare for our drills. Bible Drill will be studying Psalm 19:14 and Psalm 54:2 this week. Come join us at 6:30 Sunday evening.

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.

PRIMETIMERS TRIPS UPDATE
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.

ATTENTION LADIES WHO ATTENDED THE FALL TEA
Upon many requests, copies of the recipes for Pumpkin Pie Dip and Pecan Pie Muffins are available in the church office.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Vickie Taylor (JMH), Joanne Dunn (Home)

NEW MEMBER
We welcome into our Christian fellowship Alyssa Creech who comes to us by profession of faith and Believer’s baptism. Alyssa is the daughter of Matthew and Christy Creech.

HELP ALERT!
YOU ARE NEEDED! The Soup Kitchen is in need of drivers on Monday and Thursday to deliver meals for about an hour. Please consider donating this short amount of time to help those who are unable to physically come to get a hot meal. Call Anesha Johnson at 934-1601 to help.

CALLING ALL LADIES
All women are invited to attend the Second Annual Women’s Revival at First Assembly of God on Friday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. Our own First Baptist Belles are part of the program.

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided