YOUTH NEWS
RISING 7TH GRADERS join us for an introduction into the
youth group at Wet n’ Wild Water Park, Tuesday, August 15.
Cost: $ 45 (which includes 2 meals, travel, t-shirt, a special
youth ministry tool and admission in the park.) Sign-up and
pay in the church office by Monday, August 7. Make sure we
have a 2006 permission form on file for you. Be at the church at
7:45 a.m. We will return around 8:00 p.m. Bring towel,
sunscreen, swim suit, and dry clothes for the ride home. 7th
grade friends are invited too!!! In case of bad weather we will
do indoor activities in the Raleigh Area. If you have questions
call Tommy at the church (934-9771) or on his cell (333-4248).

ATTENTION 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS… join us for a
middle school Bible study on Monday, August 7th from 7:00
– 9:00 p.m. at the home of Abby Johnson, 415 E. Davis St..
Meet in front of the church at 6:45 p.m. or meet us at Abby’s
house at 7:00 p.m. Invite your friends!

ALL YOUTH join us for a night of climbing adventure on
Thursday, August 10th from 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. at Raleigh
Rock Yard followed by a trip to Krispy Kreme. The cost is
$12.00 plus money for doughnuts on the way home. We will
gather in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. and return to
church around 10:30 p.m. Call the church office to sign up
by Tuesday, August 8th. Parents must sign a waiver for each
participant. Feel free to invite your friends!

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 next week!
The theme this year is “Creation Sensation.” We will meet each
day from 9:00 a.m. until noon (you can drop off as early as
8:45). We will gather each day in the Music Room. Contact
Kelley if you still want to register.

OUR KNOWN SICK
Martha Hamilton (JMH), Edna Earl Sanders (JMH), Ione Wilder (JMH)

CHURCHWIDE POOL PARTY
All ages are invited to attend a pool party and cookout with games and fellowship
Sunday, August 20th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Family Pool in South Smithfield. No
sign-up is required. Bring a friend or neighbor!

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.

HOUSEHOLD CLOSET NEEDS
The Household Closet is BARE!  We need all items: sheets, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, bath and kitchen towels, blankets…….any household items in good repair will be appreciated.  You may drop off you items in the area beside and in front of the elevator.  Please label them for the Household Closet.   Thank you, Dianne Shirley

ON MISSION
Faye and Bill Downs are attending the Happiness Retreats
sponsored by the NC Baptist State Convention at Caraway
Conference Center July 28 – August 6. They will lead Bible
study to care givers of those with special needs. Please be in
prayer for Bill and Faye as they embark on this special journey.

2006 TRAINING EXTRAVAGANZA
A training session for church leaders will be held at Trinity Baptist Church at 4815 Six Forks Road in Raleigh on August 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. See the poster on the bulletin board across from the kitchen. All sessions are listed.

WEB SITE LAUNCH PARTY
Come join us Wednesday, August 23 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to see our new website. We will
enjoy pastries, drinks, coffee and more. This will be a time to
view and ask question about this wonderful informational tool
for our church. Please visit the website at
www.fbcsmithfield.org. Share this site with your friends,
neighbors, and new comers to our area who may be looking for
a church.

Website Update: The Mental Health Sunday School Schedule has been added to the Website. Click on the Missions link.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wright who were married July 15th at Fort Macon Beach. Mrs. Wright is the former Hannah Allen.

FROM THE PULPIT

Sunday Morning: Sermon by the Pastor
Greeter: Dan & Vickie Evans

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided