And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:18
 
   

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The Visitor Vol. 1 June 21, 2006 No. 40   Printable version

YOUTH NEWS
ALL GOING ON THE MISSION TRIP…..Don’t forget to bring luggage to the church Friday night 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to load the U-haul. Meet in the Sanctuary at 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning for prayer before departing for Gulfport at 6:30 a.m. Don’t forget your bag breakfast.
YOUTH ON MISSION TO GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

UPDATE ON VBS CRAFT REQUEST
Sincere thanks to those who are collecting baby food jars for VBS 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!

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.

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
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.

SUMMER SINGERS WELCOME
All adults (ages 18 and up) are welcome to help the Sanctuary Choir on Sunday mornings this summer. A rehearsal to go over all summer anthems will be held this Sunday, June 25th from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. A covered dish choir member and family lunch will be held immediately after the 10:55 service. Call the church office if you would like to come to the lunch.

CHORAL MUSIC OUTING
Everyone is invited to attend the NC Baptist All State Youth Choir performance at Campbell University, Wednesday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. The All State Baptist Youth Choir is an auditioned group of over 80 voices of senior high students from Baptist church all over NC. They sing a high quality and wide variety of choral styles. All those interested in attending please call the church office to sign up. We will gather and leave FBC at 5:30 (please eat before you come). We will be driving personalvehicles (all church vehicles will be at Caswell). Let Kelley know if you are willing to drive.

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.

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Carol Richardson in the recent homegoing of her mother, Lauria Richardson.
We express our Christian sympathy to Ralph Pittman in the recent homegoing of his brother.
We express our Christian sympathy to Ann Ogburn in the recent homegoing of her father.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Ruth Burnette (Wake), Carolyn Tharrington (Home), Kim Gibbs (JMH), Golda Pittman (JMH)

ON MISSION
We will have a Disaster Relief Trip leaving on October 28th. If you would like to devote a week to helping others please contact the church office or Joyce Wright at 934-3547.

THANK YOU
Thank you for your thoughts, cards, phone calls, visits, and food. Most of all thank you for your prayers and being such a caring church family. We love each of you. Sincerely Joyce and Kenneth Smith

The family of Emily High would like to say “Thank You” for all your thoughts, prayers telephone calls and cares during such a trying time. Emily is home now slowly improving, but still needs prayers. Thank you all and God Bless!

To My Church Family, Thank you so much for the love you have shown me and for the many prayers you have said for meduring my recent surgeries. Please continue to remember me in your prayers. Again thank you for everything. Love, Connie Johnson

ADULT ASSISTANCE SUPPORT GROUP
The Adult Assistance Support Group will meet this Sunday, June 25, 2006 in the Fellowship Hall.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 24-28


FBCWEBSITE
Take a look…..our new website is up and running at fbcsmithfield.org. Please contact the following people if youhave questions concerning:
General Questions – Matthew Gardner, Mathew Creech
Music – Donna Shumate
Education – Bryan Harris
Missions – Judy Williams
Hispanic – HankDaniels or Greg

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Woodrow and Mary Gordan Batten who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 16th.

FROM THE PULPIT

Sunday Morning Sermon by The Rev. Ray K. Hodge
“A Man Who Had Everything...Almost” Luke 18:18-25

Greeters: Doug and Glenda Strickland

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

Friday, June 23
6:30 P.M. Youth pack U-Haul for Mission Trip
Saturday, June 24
6:00 A.M. Youth meet in Sanctuary for check in and prayer (bring bag breakfast). Leave at 6:30 a.m. for Gulfport
Sunday, June 25
8:30 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 1270 AM
10:55 A.M.* Morning Worship, broadcast over 1270 AM
12:01 P.M. Sanctuary Choir Lunch
1:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, end at 2:15 p.m.
1:00 P.M. Hispanic Worship Service
2:00 P.M. Adult Assistance Support Group Meeting
Monday, June 26
10:00 A.M. Clothes Closet, end at 12:00 noon
3:00 P.M. Multifocus Missions Day Group II will meet inthe Parlor
4:45 P.M Soup Kitchen in Ryberg Hall, end at 5:45
Wednesday, June 28
12:15 P.M. Music for the Lunch Bunch at First Presbyterian featuring Genevieve Berge Woodall, vocal and Mary Robol, Piano
7:00 P.M.* Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 29
9:00 A.M. Traveler’s Club meet in Fellowship Hall for devotion then walking to the Howell Theatre for a movie 10:00 A.M. Clothes Closet,
10:00 P.M. Clothes Closet, end at 12:00 noon
4:45 P.M. Soup Kitchen in Ryberg Hall, end at 5:45 p.m.

* Nursery provided


2006
General Fund:
Budget needs per week: $14,286.11
Received as of 6/11/06 $10,712.61
Budget needs Year to Date $342,866.72
Received Year to Date $325,704.20
Building Fund:
Received 6/11/06 $440.00
Building Fund Note Balance $0 !
2006
Budget needs per week: $14,286.11
Received as of 6/18/06 $9,079.75
Budget needs Year to Date $357,152.83
Received Year to Date $334,783.95
Building Fund:
Received 6/18/06 $884.00
Building Fund Note Balance $0 !

 

 

First Baptist Church of Smithfield, North Carolina • Directions • 919-934-9771 • Worship Hours: 8:30AM and 10:55AM Sundays • Sunday School Hours: 9:45AM