HIGH ATTENDANCE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL IS NOVEMBER 4, 2007
Sunday School class member, please take time to discuss and reflect upon the following

1. We need a realistic goal formed out of intentionality and genuine consideration.
If we cannot commit to our own class why should anyone else?
2. Who can we invite to journey with us? Who does God have a word for?
3. How can we connect with them?
What resources do we have: email, letters, cards, phone calls, direct conversation?
4. How can we make visitors feel welcome?
a. How do we arrange our room?
b. Will we commit to learning names?
c. What should the lesson be and how should it be planned?
5. How can we reconnect with classmates who haven’t attended in some time?
a. Are there pride/humility issues present?
b. Has there been significant life change since they last attended? (death, job change or loss, physical/mental/emotional health, etc.)

REMEMBER: High Attendance Sunday is not about numbers, it is about People and Building Relationships. Please be in prayer and discussion around reaching out to new faces and old friends. If you have any questions or would like some ideas, please feel free to contact Dan Evans or myself. Your class goal should be submitted to the Sunday School office by October 28.

Peace and Prayers.
Bryan Harris

2007 – 2008 DEACON OFFICERS
The following officers were elected at the October Deacon’s Meeting
Emery Ashley – Chairman
Billy Baker – Vice Chairman
Chris Johnson – Secretary
Please be in prayer for these men as they begin to serve in these positions for our church.

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, October 21st at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Big Group Game Night – Battle of the Sexes at 7:00 p.m. Muriel Lasater, Jonathan Daniels, Elizabeth & Wallace Ashley, Matthew Evans, Bennett Johnson, Meredith & Morgan Rabil, Katlyn Thompson, and Kameron Wood are responsible for Snack Supper.

YOUTH LOCK-OUT is THIS FRIDAY, October 19th. Time: 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. 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. Sign up has PAST. Call Tommy to sign up.

REVOLVE TOUR winter retreat for Teen Girls is January 25-26 in Charlotte. We have tickets for 36. If you are interested in going sign-up and pay a deposit of $25 ASAP to make sure you have a ticket. Balance of $60 will be due November 4.

YOUTH SUNDAY NIGHTS IN OCTOBER:
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. 17 & 24 – Trek or Treat for Canned Goods for Smithfield Area Ministry. Meet at the bus in the parking lot.

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, enclosed is a brochure for your convenience. Also, feel free to come by the church office and pick up brochures to pass along to friends or other businesses.

YOUTH FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
Mark your calendar for October 28th and let us cook for you. The Youth will be sponsoring a Fundraiser Luncheon to raise money for their 2008 Mission Trips to Guatemala and Norfolk Virginia. The menu will be Party Chicken with Rice, Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Rolls, Dessert and Tea. Sign up in Sunday School or call the church office by or before Thursday, October 25.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Mary Talton (Home), John Hamilton (JMH), Sylvia Evans (JMH)

HISTORY TIDBIT
On May 13, 1945, Pastor Gillespie presented a proposal to buy the residence on the west side of the church for $6,400 for more Sunday School Space. The congregation voted and agreed.

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Clark Johnson in the recent homegoing of his father.

We express our Christian sympathy to Carol Stallings in the recent homegoing of her father.

PASSPORTKIDS CAMP
Attention 3rd – 6th Graders…..It’s time to sign up for Passportkids Camp. This year we will be going to Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center in Lynchburg Virginia, June 25-28. The cost is $185 and we need a $30 deposit by OCTOBER 21. We have to make reservations, and space fills up quickly. Sign up and pay in the church office ASAP.

JBA ANNUAL MEETING
The Johnston Baptist Association Annual Meeting will be Monday, October 22 at Pine Level Baptist and Tuesday, October 23 at Benson Baptist.

THANK YOU
I am amazed how God used my Girl Scout project to glorify His name. I received the following items: 20 soccer balls, 11 pairs of shorts, 25 shirts, 30 pairs of shin guards, 28 pairs of soccer cleats, 4 goalie shirts, goalie gloves and 16 pairs of soccer socks. Thank you so much for your donations. Many of the members from this church participated in the Soccer Day on August 25th, playing in very hot conditions. Your generous support has allowed children in our community to play soccer. Thanks again! Alison McMillen

Dear Church Family, I would like to thank you for the food, cards and prayers during my recent surgery. Please remember me in prayer as I continue to heal. Thank you again. Martha T. Pope

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!

WORLD HUNGER CHALLENGE
This month during World Hunger emphasis, our church has a goal of $5,000. If we meet our goal, this money will be matched dollar for dollar. What a blessing it would be to send $10,000 for this worthy cause.

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

CHURCH WIDE TRUNK OR TREAT!
Make plans with your family to have a blast at our FBC Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 28 from 3:30 – 5:00. The event will be in the parking lot across from Cecil’s Service Center. Each vehicle is responsible for its own treats, and tricks! If you would like to have a vehicle participating, please call the church office or look on your Sunday School clipboard to sign up. Vehicle decorating will take place from 2:30 until 3:30. Vehicles will be allowed to enter the parking lot from 2:30-3:10 only. Once a vehicle is inside the parking lot the vehicle must stay parked and engines off until all children have left the area. There will be games, refreshments and other fun stuff in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 2:30. Make this a family affair and come have fun together.

NO TAPE PLEASE
If you have fliers/posters you need put up, please do not use scotch tape. Tape removal is pulling the paint off the walls. Please see someone in the office for painters’ tape.

SOUP KITCHEN THANKSGIVING DINNER YOU CAN HELP
How can you help? Each year Food Lion runs a promotion where you can shop 6 out of 8 weeks and spend $45 per visit (saving your receipts) and you can redeem your 6 receipts for a $20 coupon. Save your receipts and redeem them for the coupon and donate the coupon to the Soup Kitchen. If you would like to participate and donate your coupon to the Soup Kitchen, please give it to Anesha Johnson and she will shop for dinner.

Matt & Shelley Gardner

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided