This Sunday November 2, at 7:00 p.m.

The Johnston Baptist Association Adult Choir Festival of Praise

Participating Churches:
Antioch, First Baptist Clayton, First Baptist Smithfield,
Live Oak, Middlesex, Oakdale, Parrish Memorial, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Sharon, and Wilson’s Mills

Choirs will sing individually and also as a large group directed byDr. Greg Parker, chair Department of Music
Chowan University, Murfreesboro(Chowan is one of our Baptist schools)

Our thanks to Shirley Sullivan, JoAnn Wiggs and the hospitality team serving the evening meal for the 200+ singers

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, November 2nd 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper and fellowship in Ryberg Hall with music and message by Erick Hawks. Wallace Spragins, Megan Hurt, Alison & James McMillen, Addison & Molly Grantham, Hope Rabil, Olivia Stevens, Brittany Talton, Edward & Allison Woodall are responsible for Snack Supper.

Sign up Now for DNow Weekend
Nov. 21 – 23, Cost: $60 Weekend includes, Music by PB&J, Speaker Pete Rochele, Small Group Bible Studies, Great Food, Excellent Entertainment, and fun memories with your youth group! Call Tommy if you want to sign up.

Youth Summer Dates!!!
• Caswell: June 15-20, 2009
• FBC Smithfield Mission Trip: July 19-25
At the coast of Georgia in Brunswick

FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
The Youth will host a fundraiser luncheon Sunday, November 9th. The cost is a donation to the 2009 Youth Mission Trip to Brunswick, Georgia. The menu is: Chicken Pastry, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Hushpuppies, Beverage and Dessert. Sign up in Sunday School or call the church office.

MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA
There will be a Mission Trip to Guatemala City during Spring Break, April 11 – 18, 2009 (date may change by a day or two) for a small group (approximately 15) The cost is $1,250 per person, which includes airfare. This trip is open to everyone. We will be helping with Vacation Bible School. Call Tommy by November 12 if you are interested in going.

PRIMETIMERS TRIPS UPDATE
November 18 (Tuesday) “Star of Bethlehem” at Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill. Cost: $7 includes show ticket and gas. Call for availability.

December 8-9 (Mon-Tues.) Old Salem/Shoebox Packing trip. Cost: $78. Call the church office to sign up.

BAPTIST WOMEN’S DAY OF PRAYER
The Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer will be November 3, 2008 in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. Let’s join the 2329 nation Baptist Women’s organizations around the world to pray for each other, the world and world leaders. All women are invited to attend. An offering will be collected for the BWA.

THANK YOU
Thank you for the support you have provided for Leah Thorndyke and me for the Honduras trip. Your prayers were important to us. Thank you again.

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the calls, prayers and many expressions of love and kindness shown to me during the illness and homegoing of my daughter. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring church family. May God bless each and every one of you. Hilda Whitley
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.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Mission of Joy: Years ago my father received a Christmas tree made from a pine cone. He was so happy with his little tree. Join us for another Pine Cone Christmas tree decorating party Saturday, November 1, 9:00 – 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your glue gun and glue sticks.

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.

Peanut Butter for Backpacks: We are collecting 18 oz. jars of peanut butter for the Backpack Program. If you can help, please drop your donations at the church office.

MUSIC NOTES
A group of children from our church will be doing a musical program at Classic Care Assisted Living on Tuesday morning November 4, at 10 a.m. followed by an early lunch outing to “Mickey D’s.”

NEED HELP? WE DO!
Our children need YOU. After School Care has positions available for adults (21year old and older) and teens (college students). If you are interested, please contact Margie Littlefield at 934-1829.

MESSENGERS NEEDED
Baptist State Convention will be held November 10-12 in Greensboro, NC. If you would like to be a messenger, please contact the church office.

IT’S TURKEY TIME
Thanksgiving is around the corner and we need TURKEYS, at least 13 (approximately 12 pounds each.) Turkey donations are down this year due to the Texas disaster. Are you going out of town for Thanksgiving and wish you could help? Donate a turkey.

Announcing “Christmas Joy”

Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, 2008

A Formal Holiday Dinner Followed by a Christmas Concert Sponsored by the Sanctuary Choir
Praise Ringers Handbells And Baptist Blend Quartet

Meal Served Buffet Style at 6 p.m.
Concert to follow approximately 7 p.m.

Meal Catered by Donald Bailey

Menu: Beef Tenderloin, Potato Casserole, Corn, Butterbeans, Apples, rolls, tea, coffee, dessert

Sign ups and ticket sales will begin Monday, November 3
Cost: $12 per adult and $6 per child (9 and under)
Purchase tickets in church office or at designated area in
Fellowship Hall on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings

CHRISTMAS JOY TICKET SALES LOCATIONS
• Church Office – Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Welcome Center inside the driveway door – Sunday mornings 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
• Fellowship Hall – Wednesday evenings 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sunday mornings 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Billy Blackmon (Home), Judy Dixon (Home), Jim Morgan (Home)

COOKBOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS
Come out Saturday, November 1 to the Shopping Spree at the Medical Mall from 8:00 – 4:00 p.m. and stock up on your M & M Cookbooks at a deal, 2 for $30.00. We will also have samples from some of the cookbook recipes for you to try.

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided