HIGH SCHOOL OUT ON THE TOWN meet at the church Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 pm. Bring money for dinner and a movie downtown.

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.  They are also available in the church office.  Deadline to register has past.  Contact Kelley to you want to register.

CHORAL MUSIC OUTING
Everyone is invited to attend the NC Baptist All State Youth Choir performance at Campbell University, Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 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 6:00 (please eat before you come).  We will be driving personal vehicles (all church vehicles will be at Caswell).  Let Kelley know if you are willing to drive.

WORLD CHANGERS
World Changers are here in Smithfield July 8-15.  Please be in prayer for all those traveling home from up and down the east coast after working  here in Johnston County.

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Melba Batten in the recent homegoing of her husband, Joe.

We express our Christian sympathy to N.S. Stevens in the recent homegoing of his sister.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Ruth Burnette (Wake Rehab.), Golda Pittman (Home), Red Shirley (JMH), Jean Simmons (Home), Debbie Gibbs (Home), Sylvia Evans (Home), Hannah Braundel (Home)

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.

NEW ARRIVALS
Congratulations to Mike and Hannah Braundel on the arrival of their infant daughter, Georgia Mary.

THANK YOU
To our church family, thank you for every kindness expressed to us during Carolyn's recent surgery.  Your thoughtfulness in every way truly reflected "Love in Action" and we are most appreciative.  Thank you for your continued prayers and special friendships.  Harold and Carolyn Tharrington

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

FBC WEBSITE
Take a look…..our new website is up and running at fbcsmithfield.org. Please contact the following people if youhave questions concerning:
General Questions – Matt Gardner, Matthew Creech
Music – Donna Shumate
Education – Bryan Harris
Missions – Judy Williams
Hispanic – Hank Daniels
Youth – Nikki Crumley

STAFF ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations to Bryan Harris who completed four years of service to our church in June, and to Tommy Cook who completes three years this month.  We are grateful to God for their ministries to our congregation and community.

CASWELL UPDATE
Please be in prayer for our youth and chaperones as they travel next week to Caswell.  They will depart Monday, July 17th and return Saturday, July 22nd.

COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWCASE OUTING
All persons are invited to attend "Amazing Grace," a gospel music style program of the local Country Music Showcase, at the Saturday afternoon matinee August 12 at 2 pm. at the Paul Johnson Auditorium.  Cost is $5.00 per ticket.  Sign up and pay at the church office by Monday July 24.  We will buy tickets as a group but will meet at the auditorium that day before the program to get our tickets (not travel as a group from the church).

FROM THE PULPIT

Sunday Morning:  Sermon by the Pastor
Greeters:  Matt & Shelley Gardner

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided