HISTORY AND HERITAGE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 10THPlease make plans to attend our Wednesday night program in the Fellowship Hall. Our History and Heritage program will begin at 6:30, following our fellowship meal, and conclude at 7:30 p.m. There will be singing, sharing memorable stories, and fellowship.

We will suspend all adult small groups and children’s discipleship training from Kindergarten through 6th grade. (2 y/o – 4 y/o will have normal classes) The youth will meet as planned.

It is important to celebrate being a part “of the Family of God” for the past 175 years! Please come join in as we reflect and recognize God’s hand of blessing upon this fellowship.

HOMECOMING
Mark your calendar for Homecoming, October 14, 2007 with one service beginning at 10:30 a.m. (no early service.) We will also celebrate the 175th anniversary of First Baptist. Sunday School will begin at 9:30 a.m. We will enjoy dinner on the grounds following the 10:30 service. Pack a picnic basket with all your favorite goodies to share.

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, October 7th at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible study at 7:00 p.m. Brooks & Morgan Hester, Regan & Morgan Gatlin, Leah Isenhour, Abby & Cliff Johnson, Fronia Knott, D. J. Landgon, Cliff & Cullen Sharpe, and Emily Wood are responsible for Snack Supper.

YOUTH LOCK-OUT is October 19th. Cost: $25.00. Time: 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Sign up and pay by October 14. We will meet at the church and depart for Raleigh, Adventure Landing. Unlimited Go Carts, Laser Tag, Putt Putt. Bring extra money for drinks, snacks, etc. We will return to the church by 7:00 a.m. Invite a friend. Make sure we have a Notarized 2007 Permission Form on file.

DISCIPLENOW weekend is November 16-18, 2007. Cost: $50.00. The theme this year is “WORD” – how to study the Bible. Last day to sign up and pay is Sunday, October 14.

YOUTH SUNDAY NIGHTS IN OCTOBER:
Oct. 14 – Big Group Celebration featuring PB&J and a message from Paul Burgess.
Oct. 21 – Big Group Game Night – The Battle of the Sexes – You won’t want to miss this!
Oct. 28 - Small Group Bible Studies.

YOUTH WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN OCTOBER:
Oct. 10 Bingo Night at Carolina House (Assisted Living). Meet at the Bus in the parking lot.
Oct. 17 & 24 – Trek or Treat for Canned Good for Smithfield Area Ministry. Meet at the Bus in the parking lot.

SENIOR HIGH MISSION TRIP
All Senior High Youth who are going on the Guatemala Mission Trip should have their first deposit and application in the church office. LAST WEEK to sign up. Applications and $100 deposits are due by or before this Sunday, October 7th.

FIFTH ANNUAL BECKY KNOTT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Fifth Annual Becky Knott Memorial Golf Tournament is fast approaching. This year it will be held Friday, November 9th with tee off at 11:00 a.m. 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.

HISTORY TIDBIT
On February 14, 1943, the congregation voted to erect a temporary chapel on the site of the old church. Part of the parsonage was used for Sunday School along with four extra rooms to connect the parsonage and the new chapel.
SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Patty Goodwin in the recent homegoing of her mother.

MESSENGERS
If you would like to be a Messenger for the Johnston Baptist Association Annual Meeting on October 22 and 23, please call the church office.

YOU CAN HELP THE KENNEDY HOME
Don’t forget you can help the Kennedy home by bringing empty toner cartridges and old cell phones to the church. Thank you for your help.

NEW DEACONS
The following were elected as new Deacons for the next four years: Graham Cook, Jerry Ferguson, Sam Hardy, Chris Johnson, and Billy Wiggs. Please be in prayer for them as they begin their service for our church.

WORLD HUNGER DAY OCTOBER 7 – 14
North Carolina Baptists have been among the most generous of Baptists ever since we started giving to World Hunger in the 70’s. Yet our gifts continue to average well under a dollar per Baptist for the entire year. There are many opportunities for ministries, and the need for funds have increased. We should shoulder more of the burden of the hungry. Our church can make a difference, helping some of the world’s hungry people to have food and to know the Lord, whose love motivates us to share. Remember, “Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40.

M & M’S KICKOFF MEETING
The M & M’s Kickoff Meeting will be Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the home of Michelle Ball, 702 S. Crescent Drive, Smithfield, 989-9123. Hope to see you there.

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.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Sylvia Evans (Home), Mary Talton (Smithfield Manor)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. Ward request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter

Emily June to Mr. James Britton Ashcraft

On Saturday, the sixth of October
Two thousand and seven
at four o’clock
First Baptist Church
202 South Fourth St.
Smithfield, NC
And afterwards at the Reception Church Fellowship Hall

This day I will marry my best friend, the one I laugh with, dream with, live for, love.

It is with joy that we, Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Gene Pearce, Jr.
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Asher Rice,
invite you to share in a celebration of love as our children

Ashley Jeanette Pearce

and

Matthew Blair Rice
unite in marriage on Saturday, the twenty-seventh of October
two thousand and seven at
seven o’clock in the evening
First Baptist Church
202 South Fourth Street
Smithfield, NC

SUNDAY SCHOOL PE! (PURPOSEFUL EQUIPPING)
There will be a Sunday School PE session on Sunday, October 21 at 3:30 until 4:45 in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a Team Leader or serve in any teaching capacity in our Sunday School Ministry (lead teachers, rotating teachers, subs, assistants, etc.) please make it a priority to attend. Information vital to an effective Sunday School ministry will be covered. See you there!

Greeters: Durward & Ann Stallings

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided