Wednesday Night Small Groups
Spring Block 2009

I Saw the Lord: A Wake-Up Call For Your Heart (8 Weeks)
Discover how you can experience an authentic deeper, richer relationship with God as gifted Bible teacher and international speaker Anne Graham Lotz teams with pastors Crawford Loritts and Henry Blackaby to share the revival lessons she has carried to audiences throughout the world. Each week this Bible study will include video segments, four short daily Bible study worksheets, and group discussion
Cost: $11.00 Time/Location: 6:30-7:30/Room 222 Class Size: 15 Facilitators: Ken & Judy Williams

Men’s Fellowship Huddle (ongoing)
Growing in an understanding of what it means to be a man of God in our world today can certainly be a challenge. We as Christian brothers need to come together to study, disciple and encourage one another. This is an open group for men of all ages to come and share in the Christian journey together. The topics and study series will vary.
Cost: None Time/Location: Room 224 Class Size: Varies Facilitator: Blair Maust

Eleven Core Truths to Build Your Life On (10 Weeks)
"Plant your roots in Christ and let him be the foundation for your life." Come study with us about the truths that provide a Biblical foundation for life. We will evaluate truths like; The Bible, God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, Creation, Salvation, Sanctification, Good and Evil, The Afterlife, The Church, and The Second Coming of Christ.
Cost: None Time/Location: 6:30-7:30 p.m./Parlor Class Size: 15 Facilitators: Bill & Faye Downs

Divorce Care (13 Weeks)
Divorce Care is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand what you are feeling. It’s a place where you can hear valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.
Cost: $20 per person Time/Location: 6:30-8:15 p.m./Conference Room Facilitator: Alice Colbert

Mark your calendar for
February 8th
for our annual
Valentine’s Banquet.
Watch the Visitor for more information
in the coming weeks.

ATTENTION CHURCH FAMILY
There will be a BRIEF business meeting this 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 Sunday, 18th 6:15 p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m Sarah & Carson Campbell, Siera Baker, Zach Davis, Emily Blackmon, Giovanni & Celeste Loia, Jessica Hubbard and Madeline Lassiter are responsible for Snack Supper.

Youth Lock-OUT February 6 -- Meet at the church @ 9:30 p.m. – back at the church at 7 a.m. Cost: $30 due by Feb. 1. Check next week to see the Lock- Out Schedule

2009 FBC Smithfield All Youth Mission Trip, Brunswick, GA - July 19-25, 2009 - The 2009 Mission Trip to Brunswick, GA is special, because it will be an exclusive Mission Trip for the Youth of FBC. Everything from the meals to supervision of the home construction will be put in place by FBC Smithfield members. A fun experience will be our gathering times at night, which will include worship and fun group activities, like games and talent shows. This Mission Trip is available to all youth (7th –College). The cost for this trip is $100 per person. Below are the expectations for all participants who wish to join the FBC Youth mission trip for the summer of 2009:
Needed: 15 HOURS OF COMMUNITY MISSIONS, FUNDRAISER PARTICIAPTION (Parents and Youth), PRE-PROJECT STUDY (a 6 week study starting Feb. 20) PAYMENT - Cost $100 – $50 due in NOW and balance due April 26.

SUPER BOWL GATHERING - SUNDAY, FEB. 1 6 p.m. until Half Time. Look for location next week

ATTENTION MEN
Men from the Young Adult Sunday school classes are invited to a Bible study on Tuesday nights at 7:00 in the youth room. Join us as we work our way through the Bible, strengthening the bonds we share with the Lord and with each other. The study is relaxed in nature and usually ends around 8:15. For more information, contact Paul Burgess (631-3153, paul@fbcsmithfield.org).

RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING
I will be holding a Relay for Life meeting on Sunday, January 25 at 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome. It’s that time again and we need to get going on our projects and fundraising. If you have questions please call me at 934-7742 or 631-5617. Carolyn Jones

HELP THE GA’S
The GA’s will be collecting tooth brushes and tooth paste for their Children’s Ministry Day project in February. They would like to collect 105 of each to put in the backpacks. If you would like to help, please bring your donations to the storage room in the church office by or before February 6.

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. The following are items donated as of January 13:
• Weekend getaway at the Mast/Daughtry condo at Atlantic Beach
• Hand-crafted jewelry by Boo Reynolds
• Handmade shoulder bag made by women in Guatemala, purchased during last year's Mission Trip
• Penguin & Pals Christmas decoration
• 3-piece cosmetic set
• Santa Nutcracker
• (2) containers of homemade vegetable beef soup made by Mitzie Isenhour
• (2) batches of Blue Ribbon squares made by Mitzie Isenhour
• Homemade pecan brittle made by Mitzie Isenhour
• (2) Ho-Ho cakes made by Gayle Bizzell
• One pound of homemade pimento cheese made by Laura Grantham
• Power station to recharge cell phones, PDA's, & iPods/MP3's
• Cincinnati Reds fleece blanket
• Cincinnati Reds travel bag that traveled with the team, used by Johnny Narron
• Milwaukee Brewers travel bag that traveled with the team, used by Johnny Narron
• Butter pound cake made by Terry Carroll
• Texas brownies made by Terry Carroll
• (2) Chocolate chess pies made by Terry Carroll
• Jar of homemade pickles made by Terry Carroll
• (3) certificates for 1 of the following: cake, Texas brownies, 2 chocolate pies, or batch of snowballs made by Terry Carroll
• Black Leather travel tote

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).

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Anne Stanley in the recent homegoing of her husband, Bobby

OUR KNOWN SICK
Louise Hovey (Home), Mildred Jordan (JMH), Greg Evans (Home), Kenneth Banks (Kansas Heart Hospital), Steven Grice (Chapel Hill), Kay Joyner (Home), Shirley Prevette (VA Hospital)
PRIMETIMERS’ WINTER/SPRING OUTINGS
LAST CHANCE to sign up to 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.

Tuesday Feb. 10—Southern Supreme Fruitcake Company, Bear Creek and lunch at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, Sanford. Depart 8:30 a.m., go to showroom at factory to look and shop, return to Sanford for lunch (order from menu). Sign up by Monday, Feb. 2. Transportation cost to be paid day of trip approximately $8 (more or less depending on how many go)

Tuesday April 21—Cape Fear Riverboats lunch cruise, Wilmington. Depart 9 a.m. have lunch and tour 12-1:30, visit Cotton Exchange and other shopping areas, return home by late afternoon. Lunch/tour cost (includes service and tax) is $24, pay when signing up by April 3. Transportation cost to be paid day of trip approximately $8 (more or less depending on how many go)

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.

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 THIS Saturday, January 17th. We will be working INSIDE on a house on Scott Road. We will leave the church at 7:00 a.m. If you would like to participate on our workdays or at other times, contact Joyce Wright (934.3547.)

SUPPLIES NEEDED
Smithfield Rescue Mission needs your help. Cold weather means a full house. The Mission needs cleaning supplies and paper products. If you are able to donate any items, please contact Mallory Barnes at 934-5628 or drop your items in the storage room in the church office. Thank you

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Childcare provided