This Sunday, July 2, 2006 At 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our Annual Patriotic Vespers. We will enjoy preservice music by Bob Goodwin, Hammered Dulcimer. Special Music by the Sanctuary Choir, Soloists, and Baptist Blend Quartet. Monologue by Abigail Adams (Mary Nell Ferguson), Skit by the Steve Burgess Family, and Patriotic Readings followed by homemade ice cream on the church lawn. Invite your neighbors to join us!
The nursery will be open.

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, JULY 4 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

YOUTH NEWS
ALL GOING TO CASWELL…..If you did not attend the Caswell meeting please come by the church office for paperwork required for this trip. All paperwork needs to be completed by Thursday, July 6.

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.

TRAVELERS’ CLUB UPDATE
As of June 28th we have registered 121 children, not including chaperones. This is a record number! Continue to keep this group in your prayers on Thursday mornings.

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.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Ruth Burnette (Wake), Kim Gibbs (Home), Golda Pittman (Wake Rehab), Debbie Creech (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
To My Church Family, Thank you so much for the love you have shown me during the illness and death of my mother. Your cards, flowers, food, prayers and many acts of Christian kindness have been overwhelming. Please continue to remember me and my family in your prayers as we heal from our loss. God Bless you all. Willie Smith and family

Dear Church Family, Thanks so much for the many kind things you have done for us during the recent sickness and death of Bob’s mother. We really appreciate the food, phone calls, visits, cards and most of all your prayers. We are so thankful to be part of this loving church family. May God Bless you all. Bob and Linda Barefoot

The family of Lauria Richardson would like to thank the church for all the expressions of kindness and concern during the illness and homegoing of our mom. The cards, flowers, food, and prayers were such a comfort during this time. Please continue to pray for us.

PRAYER CHAIN
It’s time again to update our prayer chain list. If you would like to participate on the prayer chain please contact Joan Hardy at 934-0052 or call the church office. Also, if you are currently on the prayer chain list and would like to stay on the chain or be removed from the list please contact Joan Hardy or the church office.

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
Youth – Bryan Harris

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

Sunday Morning Observance of Religious Liberty Sunday
Greeters: Dan and Vickie Evans

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided