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Join us this Sunday, November 6, 2011 For HIGH ATTENDANCE SUNDAY
Make plans to attend Sunday School for High Attendance Sunday. Contact your friends in Sunday School and let’s strive for the highest attendance ever!
ATTENTION ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS
Veterans Day is quickly approaching and we would like to know if you have ever served in the military. If you are active military or a veteran, please call the church office and let us know. Family members may submit names of those currently serving.
2012 PROPOSED BUDGET
Inside please find the 2012 proposed Budget for First Baptist Church. We will have a Budget Presentation Meeting in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday night, November 9th after Family Night Supper and will vote on the Budget Sunday, November 13th.
YOUTH INFORMATION
FBC Youth Group will meet Sunday, November 6th at 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Carlee & Claire Sharpe, Meagan Barham, George Smith, Rock Wilson, Walker Malphrus, and Tyler Tant are responsible for Snack Supper.
Lock Out – THIS Friday, Nov. 4. Meet at the FBC Smithfield Fellowship Hall at 9 p.m. Cost is $35 includes midnight bowling, Adventure Landing (pizza, unlimited putt-putt, lazer tag, go-carts and most video games) This is an “up all night” event.
PASSPORT Missions Youth Camp
Mercer University in Macon Georgia, (June 23-29, 2012)
Cost: $275. Spaces limited…..call Tommy.
ATTENTION 4TH – 6TH GRADERS
We have four openings in our handbell group. If you are interested please call Lynn Burrell at 550-2671. Also, an adult helper is needed. Call Lynn if you can help.
BACKPACK NEEDS
The Backpack Program needs your help with the following items for our backpack ministry:
- Juice Boxes (100% fruit juice) – 400 weekly (the Food Bank no longer provides these
- Breakfast Bars – 100 weekly
- 18 oz. jars of peanut butter – 100 monthly
If you can help with any of the above items, please drop off your donations in the church office.
OUR KNOWN SICK
Cory Harrison (Wake), Betty Self (Hospice House), Doug Strickland (Wake), Jay Sasser (Home), Becky Blackmon (Home), Annie Paul (Home), Dustin Swain (Home), Jack Sasser (Home)
PRAY FOR CORY T-SHIRTS!!!
We have a few t-shirts left! The price of the shirt is $15.00. All proceeds from the shirt sale will directly benefit Cory and his family. Come by the church office to get your shirt.
ARE YOU MISSING A KNIFE?
Did you bring a knife to Homecoming and it did not make it home with you? If you are missing a Reed & Barton 1800 series knife that you had on the dessert table, please contact Joan Marcom, 989-6275.
LOST
A shovel that was borrowed for Children’s Choir Camp this summer is missing. If you loaned us props, please check to see if you have an extra shovel that has a hole drilled in the end so it can be hung up. If you accidentally picked up this shovel, please return it to the church office.
EAGLE SCOUT INVITATION
You are cordially invited to
The Eagle Court of Honor
In honor of
Carson Dacoda Huffines Campbell
And
Benjamin Monroe Daughtry
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Three o’clock in the afternoon
First Baptist Church
Smithfield, North Carolina
ATTENTION SENIOR ADULTS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. We will enjoy lunch together and decorate Pine Cone Christmas Trees afterwards. Suggested donations of $3.00 are appreciated to help cover the cost of lunch. Please sign up in Sunday School or call the Church office.
PINE CONE CHRISTMAS TREE UPDATE!!!
So far we have 225 (approx.) beautiful trees ready to give with a message that God loves them. Please help up make enough to give to each person in a nursing home and hospital. Your tree could make a difference. We meet every Friday at Shirley Sullivan’s place….at the workshop behind her house in “Tom’s Barn.” Come join the fun and fellowship. If you have questions contact, Anesha Johnson, 631-2684 or Shirley Sullivan 934-2510.
COME SEE OUR PROGRESS
Our building renovations are progressing wonderfully and we would like to share this with you. On Sunday, November 13th following the 10:55 a.m. service the building will be open and we will be able to tour the building.
NEW ADDRESS
Sylvia Evans has moved. Her new address is:
Somerset Court
Room 130
603 Lockhaven Court
Goldsboro, NC 27534
CAN YOU HELP?
We will be collecting 6 – 9oz. tubes of toothpaste for the inmates. If you can help, please bring your donations to the church. There is a collection box in the Fellowship Hall.
ATTENTION MEN
Make plans to attend the Men’s Breakfast Sunday, November 13th at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
SOUP KITCHEN NEEDS
Our Soup Kitchen is in need of the following canned goods: Pop top cans of food, #10 cans of pork ‘n beans, apple sauce, pasta, dried beans and rice. The need to fill a shopping bag for a family of 4 would really help. Example: oatmeal, cereal bars, cans of beans, dried fruit, canned meats (tuna chicken), pasta, spaghetti, mac ‘n cheese. Any questions: Call Anesha Johnson 631-2684.
YOU ARE INVITED
Because you have shared in their lives
by your friendship and love
we invite you to join
in the celebration of the
50th Wedding Anniversary
of our parents
Ken and Judy Williams
Saturday, the fifth of November
two thousand eleven
two o'clock in the afternoon
Until four o'clock
Fellowship Hall
First Baptist Church of Smithfield
Bill and Angela Dotson
Brad and Jenny Williams
Your presence is the only gift requested
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, brochures are available in the office with instructions and suggestions about items to pack in the boxes. Please return your box to the church office no later than Sunday, December 4th. Please call Terry Carroll if you have questions at 934-5882.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
I will be leaving on a Mission Trip to Honduras this Friday, November 4th for one week. In my absence, please contact Carolyn Tharrington (934-3749) and leave a message if you plan to help or have questions. Your sign-up card (located below) can be left in the church office or you may drop in the offering plate. Thanks, Anesha
| Sunday
Morning |
“The Importance of Sunday School” |
Sermon by the Pastor |
Greeters: Durward & Ann Stallings
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK
| Sunday, November 6 |
| 8:45
A.M |
Early Service |
| 9:45
A.M. |
Sunday
School Classes for all ages |
| 10:00
A.M. |
Radio
Bible Class, taught by Bob Barefoot, broadcast
over 1090 AM |
| 10:55
A.M.* |
Morning
Worship, broadcast over 1090 AM |
| 1:00
P.M. |
Hispanic
Worship Service |
| 5:15 P.M. |
Youth Choir, Sanctuary |
| 5:45 P.M. |
Older Children’s Handbells, Music Room |
| 6:15 P.M. |
Youth Snack Supper, Fellowship Hall |
| 6:30 P.M. |
Bible Buddies and Bible Drill |
| 6:30 P.M. |
Praise Ringers Handbells, Choir Room |
| 7:00 P.M. |
Youth Bible Study |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Clothes Closet, end at 12:00 noon. |
| 4:45
P.M. |
Soup Kitchen in Fellowship Hall, end at 5:45 |
| Tuesday, November 8 |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Care Connection |
| Wednesday,
November 9 |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Wednesday Bible Study, Fellowship Hall |
| 5:30 P.M. |
Family Night Supper |
| * 6:00 P.M. |
Children’s Choirs, Ages 4, Kindergarten: Preschool V; Grades 1-2, Adult II; Grades 3-6, Music Room |
| * 6:00 P.M. |
Grief Share, Room 224 |
| * 6:30 P.M. |
First Baptist Bells Rehearsal, Choir Room |
| * 6:30 P.M. |
Budget Presentation, Fellowship Hall |
| * 6:30 P.M. |
Sharing from Baptist Children’s Home Oak Ranch caregivers and children |
| * 6:30 P.M. |
Small Groups for Adults |
| * 6:30 P.M. |
Discipleship Training for ages 2 – grade 6 |
| 6:30 P.M. |
MaD 4 Youth |
| * 7:30 P.M. |
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal |
| Thursday,
November 10 |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Clothes Closet, end at 12:00 noon. |
| 4:45
P.M. |
Soup
Kitchen in Ryberg Hall, end at 5:45 |
We
are proud to offer Williams portable hearing devices
for your use during our worship services. To obtain
one of these units, please see an usher or sound
technician.
*
Childcare provide
2011
General Fund:
Budget needs per week: $16,464.27
Received as of 10/30/11 $25,324.22
Budget needs Year to Date $724,427.85
Received Year to Date $627,080.70
Building Fund:
Received 10/30/11 $2,675.00
Baptist Children’s Homes
Received to Date $200.00
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:8-10
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