A Wise Son brings Joy to His Father Proverbs 15:30

YOUTH NEWS
ATTENTION RISING 7TH GRADERS – Join us for an all day adventure on Tuesday, June 20th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The cost is $12.00 (bring $ for a fast food lunch and drinks at Putt Putt) Sign up and pay in the church office by Monday, June 19. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00. After a local mission project we will travel to Raleigh for lunch and Putt- Putt. We will return around 4:30 p.m. Feel free to invite a friend.
NOTE: WE MUST HAVE A 2006 PERMISSION FORM WITH A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD ON FILE FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE

UPDATE ON VBS CRAFT REQUEST
Sincere thanks to those who are collecting baby food jars forVBS this summer. At last count, we have collected 73 out of the 203 we need. School age children will be using them to make tea light candle holders, so please keep bringing those jars (2.5 oz) to church. VBS will be here before we know it! We are also still looking for 1 adult (male or female) to assist the school age children with crafts during VBS. Call Renee Wooters (934-5252) if you're interested!

TRAVELERS’ CLUB
As of June 13 we have 103 kids signed up (not including adult chaperones.) While not every child attends every trip, this does represent a large number to transport safely. So keep our group in your prayers on Thursday mornings!

ON MISSION
Experience the Joy of Missions at Ridgecrest September 29-30. There will be great motivational speakers, workshops, wonderful music and Disaster Relief training. Call Sybil Edwards or Anesha Johnson to sign up. Let’s go and learn more about Missions.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
Thanks to everyone who contributed baby items and/or money to help with my Girl Scout Gold Award project. I have exceeded my goal and will deliver the Layette Kits to Gulfport during the Youth Mission Trip. I will continue making Layette Kitswhen I return from the Mission Trip for distribution here at local hospitals. I cannot thank you enough for your support during this project. Anna Campbell

ATTENTION 3RD – 6TH GRADERS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
For September 15 – 17 to go to Camp Oak Hill. The theme this year is “Hey God!” On this weekend retreat we will enjoy Bible study, camp activities, worship, fun and fellowship. The cost is $80.00. You may pick up your registration form in the church office. Registration, 2006 permission forms and monies are due by Sunday, August 20th.

MUSIC NOTES
Thank you to the nine adults who polished our handbells forsummer storage last Sunday evening, June 11. We own two sets of bells, so this meant they polished around 100 bells ranging in size from a golf ball to a beach ball!

Camp Crescendo (Children’s Choir Camp) is August 7 – 11 for children who have completed grades K – 6. The theme this year is “Creation Sensation.” Registration forms have been mailed. The are also available in the church office. Deadline to register is July 1.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Ruth Burnette (Wake), Connie Johnson (JMH), Rebecca Buffalo (Home), Karen Brown (Rex),

SUMMER INTERNS ARE HERE
Our summer student interns are at work, making their office in the church conference room. They are Emily Ward, Eliza Barnes, Lauren Colbert (June – July) and Paul Burgess (July – August). They will be helping plan and lead youth and children’s events all summer. Go interns!

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Willie Smith in the recent homegoing of his mother. Memorial service for Mrs. Smith will be Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Hayes Street United Methodist Church. We express our Christian sympathy to Bob Barefoot in the recent homegoing of his mother, and Faye Downs in the recent homegoing of her step-mother, Lillian Barefoot Dawson.

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM
WE ALL SCREAM
FOR ICE CREAM
Sign up in your Sunday School Class or call the church office to bring your favorite, scrumptious, sinfully delicious homemade ice cream on July 2 for Patriotic Vespers.

2006-2007 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The following were elected to the Nominating Committee: Gayle Bizzell, Joyce Wright, David Lasater, June Ward and Sybil Edwards.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Ruth Burnette (Wake), Connie Johnson (Home), Karen Brown (Home), Lee Priest (Smithfield Manor)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 24-28

THANK YOU
Thank you for your concern and prayers during my sister’s illness. I appreciate your thoughtful messages of sympathy, calls and visits since her death.
Chris Gilbert

To everyone at First Baptist, Our family cannot thank you enough for opening your Sanctuary to us for Cathy’s memorial service. You gave unselfishly to anything that was asked and opened your hearts to support our family. If we at Wilson’s Mills Christian Church can ever return the favor, please ask. Thanks again for everything. The Cathy Stephenson Family

YOUTH ON MISSION
Two our of youth college students are working through missions organizations this summer. Please keep them in your prayers as they minister to others. Also, feel free to drop them a note of encouragement. They are:
Cory Bullock
CCC Metro Campus Ministry
144 East 44th St., Suite 710
New York, NY 10017
Josh Maust
c/o CCC
Old Faithful Basin
P.O. Box 2140
YNP, WY 82190

FBCWEBSITE
Take a look……our new website is up and running at fbcsmithfield.org.

Sunday Morning Sermon by Pastor Lee Colbert
Greeters: Matt & Shelley Gardner

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided