YOUTH NEWS
ORDER YOUR DVD…..Would you like a copy of the Caswell or Mission Trip DVD?  Call the church office to place your order.  The cost is $10 for Caswell and no charge for Mission Trip.

YOUTH AND PARENT MEETING – All youth and parents mark your calendar the Youth/Parent Kick-off meeting on Sunday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Please plan to attend for important information on upcoming events.

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.

ATTENTION MEN
Looking for a Bible Study?  How about Monday evenings?  All men who are interested please call the church office with your name and phone number and you will be contacted.  The target date to start is Monday, September 11 and we will begin studying the book of Acts.

BAPTIST MEN AND RA TRAINING
JBA will hold a training session for leaders of Baptist Men and RA’s.  If you are a new leader or a returning leader who would like some fresh ideas plan to attend.  Training will be held at Wilson’s Mill Baptist Church on August 31, 2006.  Free supper at 6:00 pm and training begins at 7:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending please contact Mike Ward at 934-7075 or send me an email at mward85@nc.rr.com before August 25th.

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
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.

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!

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
The annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will be Tuesday, August 22 at Smithfield Middle School, and Wednesday, August 23rd at Clayton High School.  We are responsible for serving Wednesday and we need workers to help set-up, serve and clean-up from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m..  If you can help please call the church office.

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 hot dogs, chips, drinks 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.

WEB SITE UPDATE: The Mental Health Sunday School Schedule has been added to the Website. Click on the Mission's button.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 9, 2006 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for the JBA Family Missions Festival at Community Park on Booker Dairy Road.  There will be mission and ministry booths, food, clowns, puppets, balloons and much more.  Sponsored by the Baptist Women and Baptist Men of the Johnston Baptist Association.

CONGRATULATIONS CAROLYN
For her compassion, enthusiasm and service to the Baptist Children’s Homes, Carolyn Tharrington was presented the “2006 Friends of Children” Award by Dr. Michael C. Blackwell, president of the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina at the 2006 Homecoming in Thomasville on August 6.  Dr. Blackwell said, “Carolyn is an encouragement to me.  She is an inspiration to our children and families and to our staff.”  What an honor for Carolyn, but in her shining moment she praised her church family, the members of First Baptist, for their support and love of these children. 

HELP THE CHILDREN
The Friends of Children will have a workday Saturday, September 16th at Kennedy Home where they will do cleaning, minor repairs and wrap up with a lunch and meeting.  If you would like to go help and visit with these children please call the church office.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP
Welcome to Worship is a four week class offered for our First Graders.  This will be held during the 10:55 worship service September 10, 17, 24 and October 1.  These classes will help our First Graders to find ways to worship God, learn about baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and give them some helpful tools they can use as they join us in worship.  Children will go back to their Sunday School classroom after the Children’s Sermon and stay there until you pick them up after worship.  Look for more information in the mail.

OUR KNOWN SICK
William Barnes (Smithfield Manor), Louise Hovey (Rex), Julie Williams (Home)

SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to John Hamilton in the recent homegoing of his wife, Martha.

FROM THE PULPIT

Sunday Morning                       Testimonies by Summer Interns

Greeter:  Matt and Shelley Gardner

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

* Nursery provided