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PARENTS AND WORKERS OF PRESCHOOL, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AND ALL INTERESTED CHURCH MEMBERS

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR AN
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAL SESSION

LED BY JANICE HAYWOOD
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CONSULTANT

ATTENTION CHURCH FAMILY
There will be a BRIEF business meeting Sunday, January 18 following the 10:55 a.m. worship service regarding the purchase of the Smithfield Herald building.

YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group will meet IN RYBERG HALL Sunday, 11th 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m Morgan Hester, Jonathan Daniels, Lily Faulconer, Taylor & Trevor Haines, Garrett Massengill, Caroline Tobin and Luke Williams are responsible for Snack Supper.

For Girls Only - Sign up NOW for the “All Access” Revolve Tour, January 23 – 24th. The cost is $80.00. Cost includes transportation, lodging, and admission (you pay for 3 meals.) Call Tommy if you want to go.

For Guys Only - Join us for the “Guys” retreat, Mano E Mano, January 30-31 at Chestnut Ridge. The cost is $55 with a deposit of $25.00 due NOW. The cost includes 2 meals, housing, and High Challenge course (you pay for fast food meal on the way). ALSO, there is a form that MUST be completed by a parent before you can go. See Tommy if you need one.

Coming in January….Starting the SECOND SUNDAY of every month, we will have PEANUT BUTTER SUNDAY! This Sunday, January 11, is our first Peanut Butter Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to bring an 18 oz jar of peanut butter. We would like to send at least one jar of peanut butter a month (that’s 100 jars of peanut butter). You can drop off the jars in the Fellowship Hall.

Lock-Out rescheduled.
The date of the lock-out will most likely be on Feb. 6, moved from the 9th due to exam preparation. Keep looking for more info.

However…..
Ride with us to Fayetteville for the …..
Winter Jam 2009 Tour Spectacular on January 10, 2009 at Crown Coliseum. Only $10 at the door! NO tickets required. Artists include: tobyMac, Hawk Nelson, NewSong, Francesca Battistelli and speaker Tony Nolan! Get there early for newcomer Stephanie Smith and the Precious Girls Club pureNRG pre-jam party. Bus leaves at 4:30. Sign up by January 4.

ATTENTION PARENTS WITH CHILD ACTIVITY
LET’S GO TO MONSTER JAM
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us Saturday, January 24th at RBC Center for Monster Jam. We will leave the church at 10:45 a.m. to arrive at RBC early enough for the “Pit Party” (11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) where you can meet the drivers and see the huge trucks before the show at 2:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per child (12 and under) and $16 per adult. Call the church office by MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH to reserve your tickets.

THANK YOU
Dear Church Family, Max and I have been so touched by your expressions of concern. Thanks for your caring. Max and Lynda Creech

AUCTION TO BENEFIT
THE YOUTH MISSION TRIP!!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST
We’re looking forward to a great event for the church and our youth! We need items such as: Antiques, Professional Services, Cakes and Pies, Vacation Home Weekends, Gift Certificates, Homemade Quilts/Afghans, Sports Tickets, New Electronics, etc. Questions? See Art Andrews, Margie Crumley, or Tommy Cook.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE FLOWERS?
If you would like to put flowers in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of a special person, please call the church office to check the calendar for a special date.

CALLING ALL PRIMETIMERS FOR WINTER/SPRING TRIP
Let’s go to Myrtle Beach for some shows, shopping, and fun! Tuesday and Wednesday March 3 and 4. Cost of $135 per person includes: gas, double occupancy room one night at Fairfield Inn, continental breakfast, two shows (“The One” on Tuesday evening and “Le Grand Cirque” on Wednesday morning) We will travel home Wednesday afternoon. Departing Tuesday morning, shopping Tuesday afternoon. On your own: two lunches, one supper. Sign up and pay deposit of $50 by Jan. 16, balance due by Jan. 30.

ATTENTION WOMEN COASTAL WOMEN’S RETREAT
The Coastal Women’s Retreat will be held February 20 – 22, 2009 at Caswell. All women are invited to attend. The theme is “A Heart Full of Praise” with guest speaker, Phyllis Elliott Elvington. Phyllis will make you laugh, cry, and inspire you to live each day with a heart full of praise! The cost for the weekend is $122.00. Please join us for this time of personal renewal and fellowship. Our ladies will have their own house and we have plenty of room. Brochures with more information are available in the church office and at the Welcome Center. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Sandy Baker at 934-8365.

KENLY DISASTER RELIEF OPPORTUNITY
The Johnston Baptist Association has committed to oversee four home projects over the next several months to serve those impacted by tornadoes in November. Our church’s first scheduled work day is Saturday, January 17th. We will have additional work days and information coming soon. If you would like to participate on our workdays or at other times, contact Joyce Wright (934.3547.)

ATTENTION BIBLE BUDDIES AND BIBLE DRILL
We will NOT meet this Sunday, January 11th due to the informational session with Janice Haywood (Children and Youth Safety Policy.) We will get back on a regular schedule starting Sunday, January 18th. Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

SUMMER COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY INTERN
First Baptist Church is accepting resumes for a Summer Ministry Intern who will work with the Youth ministry and some of the children’s summer programming. Applicants must have completed their second year of college, have a sense of calling toward full time Christian Ministry, and be an active participant in at least one Christian organization at college. Interested students should forward their resume by mail, with a letter of interest and three references to First Baptist Church, 202 S. Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 attention Tommy Cook, or by email to tommy@fbcsmithfield.org by February 27, 2009.

JOIN A MUSIC GROUP
All ages are invited to use their talents in singing, ringing, playing and instrument or acting as we resume a new season of rehearsals. Regular schedules resume Wednesday, January 7 and Sunday, January 11. Contact Kelley if you have questions.

CALLING ALL MEN
Calling all men who like to sing to be part of a men’s chorus for Baptist Men’s Day, January 25th. We will rehearse January 7, 14, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary (20 – 30 minutes).

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, January 21st. We will be studying Ecclesiastes.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Annie Paul (Home), Bob Greene (Home)

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Childcare provided