Vol. 1
October 29, 2014
No. 9
This Sunday is
Baptist Women’s Day,
a day to acknowledge the vital role that women play in the life of First
Baptist.
Women were very prominent in the ministry of Jesus. They willingly
gave their energies and resources in support of His work. In addition, they
were there at the cross when He was crucified…even after His male
disciples had scattered.
We read later in the New Testament about the outstanding work of such
women as Lydia and Pricilla in the early days of the church. In Romans
16 Paul lists a host of women who labored with him in the service of Christ.
Here at First Baptist we are proud of the contributions that women are making in the life of
our church. We affirm them as equal partners in the ministry to which God has called us one
and all.
ALSO…..
THIS SUNDAY IS
HIGH ATTENDANCE SUNDAY
Create a goal for connecting and reaching those around you. Invite others
to come THIS SUNDAY, November 2nd to experience what Christ calls
us to share… ourselves & the good news! The Christian journey is not to
be walked alone but shared… SHARE IT!
2015 PROPOSED BUDGET
Enclosed please find the 2015 proposed
Budget for First Baptist Church. We will
have a Budget Presentation Meeting in the
Fellowship Hall Wednesday night,
November 5th after Family Night Supper
and will vote on the Budget Sunday,
November 9th. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact your Deacon.
TIME CHANGE!
Don’t forget to
turn your clocks
back Saturday
night!
YOUTH NEWS
FBC Youth Group meet Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 6:15
p.m. for Snack Supper followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.
Hanna White, Parker, Tyler & Gracie Watson, Colby & Gracie
Langley, McKenna Harris, Aubrie & Bella Leonard and
Meghan Barham & Eston Lee are responsible for Snack
Supper.
YOUTH-PARENT CONNECTION
Youth Parents, meet in the lobby of the Ministry Center,
Sunday November 2 at 7 p.m. (during youth group). The
purpose of this meeting is to lend support, learn what issues
are important to our group of youth parents, and prayer for our
teenagers.
WINTER SKI TRIP
Winterplace, WV
Jan. 19-21, 2015 (Mon.-Wed. – JOCO Public School
Vacation), Cost: $150 (Cost includes 2 night stay in Country
Inn and Suites in Beckley, WV, Ski Equipment, Lift Ticket
and Ski Lessons, Lunch at Ski Lodge, Continental plus
Breakfast, and Travel Expenses.) $50 Deposit Due by
Sunday, November 16!!!!!
JOCO Project Weekend – November 14-16
(Cost: None... Other than your time, sweat,
attention and availability to serve Christ and
others)
Weekend Schedule
Friday, November 14—7 p.m. in the
Ministry Center at First Baptist Church in Smithfield. Be
CHALLENGED as participating churches rally together.
Music led by GILES BLANKENSHIP and speaker JUDGE
ADDIE RAWLES.
Saturday, November 15—8:30 a.m. SERVE: Meet at a
LOCAL designated area where you serve in your community
(rake leaves, clean gutters, build a wheel chair ramp, etc..) till
noon.
Sunday, November 16—SHARE: at your local Church, talk
about your experiences at Sunday School, Worship, or Youth
Group meeting and celebrate how God worked in our
community!
YOUTH FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
Mark your calendar and make plans to join us Sunday,
November 9th for the Youth Fundraiser Luncheon. The menu
is Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Corn, Dessert,
Tea and Coffee. The cost is a donation toward the 2015 Youth
Mission Trip. Please up in Sunday School or call the church
office
CHILDREN’S AND FAMILIES MEETINGS
Attention families with children (babies – 6th graders) join us
Sunday, November 9th in the Fellowship Hall to discuss ways
to minister to children and their families. Childcare provided
if needed. Contact the church if you need childcare.
YOUTH FUND RAISER AUCTION
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2015
Getting ready for another SUPER auction to
raise funds for the Youth Mission events
coming up Summer of 2015!!! We are now
taking donations (services from businesses,
beach or mountain houses, antiques, etc.).
Please note that all donations given this year
can be a tax deduction for 2014.
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICE
The Spiritual Care Services of Johnston Health, along with the
SECU Hospice House & Johnston Home Care & Hospice, is
hosting their annual Community Memorial Service Sunday,
November 2, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at the Johnston County
Agricultural Center. FBC Flute Ensemble will be participating
in this service.
OUR KNOWN SICK
Bill Downs (Home), Dean Andrews (Home)
SUPER SENIOR FEST
The Kennedy Home in Kinston will host a Super Senior Fest
on Thursday, November 6, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
You will enjoy live entertainment, breakout sessions and lunch
(Cost for lunch is $9.00). The event features Dr. Michael
Blackwell, the Rick Webb Family Gospel Quartet and a tour
of Kennedy Home’s Cedar Dell Mansion.
For more
information, please contact Carolyn Tharrington (919-9343749) for more details.
JUST A FEW REMINDERS FROM YOUR
RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM
We are hosting a Spirit Night on Thursday, 10/30, at Zaxby’s
of Smithfield from 5-8pm. 10% of sales during this time will
go to our team, so please join us at Zaxby’s for dinner
Thursday night!!! Thanks.
Butter Braids order sheets are on the clipboards. Please
attach your checks, payable to FBC (w/ BB in memo line) to
the form or please place it in the BB envelope. The last day
to order is 11/9.
Poinsettia order forms are on the clipboards as well. The last
day to place these orders is 11/16. Please attach your checks,
payable to FBC (w/ Relay Poinsettia in the memo line).
Thank you so much!
CLOTHES CLOSET NEEDS
The Clothes Closet is in need of winter clothes, especially
coats, for men women and children. If you have donations,
you may bring them Monday and Thursday beginning at 9:00
a.m. or put them in the bin at the elevator. Thank you in
advance for your help.
HAVE YOU MET APRIL?
April Brown is a Campbell Divinity School student who is
completing some of her coursework through our music and
worship program. She is working with Kerrie on Wednesdays
and Sundays to gain experience in leading choirs and
ensembles. April is originally from Alabama, a graduate of
Judson College, and is a second year Divinity School student.
Please welcome, encourage and support her as she works
toward becoming a minister and worship leader.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES
We are planning to pack 300 shoeboxes as part of Samaritan’s
Purse Operation Christmas Child this year! The shoeboxes
will be sent to children in poverty stricken countries to help
pave the way for others to come in and continue to share the
love of Christ! Each Sunday School Class will find specific
items on their clip board that we’d like for their class to help
with. Other items that are needed are: Toothbrushes, Bubble
gum, Candy, Small Flashlights, Small toys, and Washcloths.
Donations to help send the boxes overseas (each box costs $7)
We will welcome any small gift items (no liquids or weapon
toys please). If you are unable to shop and would like us to do
it for you please make checks payable to FBC and note
Operation Christmas Child on the bottom! Come join us for
our packing party on November 8th at 10:30 in the
Ministry Center! There will be something for all ages to help
with! Most importantly please pray for the children that will
receive these boxes and for the missionaries coming behind the
box to share Christ’s love with them!
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Each year our church reaches out to
the
community
to
provide
Thanksgiving meals for those who
would otherwise not have a hot meal
on Thanksgiving Day. We are in the
process of gathering all of the
necessary food items and manual help
needed to make this mission come
together. If you can help in any way,
please use the form below. Put a
check mark or quantity next to the items you will be able to
help with, tear off this form and place in the offering plate or
turn it into the church office. We will be preparing and
serving in the Ministry Center.
THANKSGIVING DINNER SIGN UP
Name & Phone No. ________________________________
Green Beans (Lg Cans): ____
Advertisement: ________
Boiled Egg ______________
Set Up: ______________
Cook Sweet Potatoes: _____
Cook: ________________
Rolls: __________________
Spiral Hams: __________
Desserts: ________________
Serve: _______________
Clean Up: _______________
Deliver Meals: _________
Distribute Fliers: _________
Time: ________________
FROM THE PULPIT
Sunday Morning
Baptist Women’s Day
Speaking To the Occasion
Amy Galloway, Heather McLamb, & Emily White
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK
Sunday, Nov. 2
8:45 A.M. Early Worship
9:45 A.M. Sunday School Classes for all ages
10:00 A.M. Radio Bible Class, taught by June Ward,
broadcast over 1090 AM
10:55 A.M. Morning Worship, broadcast over 1090 AM
11:00 A.M. Hispanic Worship Service
5:15 P.M. Youth Choir in the Sanctuary
6:15 P.M. Youth Snack Supper, Ministry Center
6:30 P.M. Praise Ringers Handbells, Alathea Room
7:00 P.M. Youth Bible Study, Ministry Center
Monday, Nov. 3
10:00 A.M. Clothes Closet, Ministry Center, end at noon
10:00 A.M. Adult Respite Care, Ministry Center, end at
2:00 p.m.
4:45 P.M. Soup Kitchen Ministry Center, end at 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
5:30 P.M. Family Night Supper
* 6:00 P.M. Children’s Choirs, Ages 4, Kindergarten:
Preschool V; Grades 1-3, Adult II; Grades 4-6,
Music Room
6:15 P.M. GriefShare, Ministry Center Conference Room
* 6:30 P.M. Proposed Budget Presentation Meeting,
Fellowship Hall
* 6:30 P.M. Small Groups for Adults
* 6:30 P.M. Discipleship Training for ages 2 – grade 6
6:30 P.M. MaD 4 Youth
6:45 P.M. Handbell Practice, Alathea Room
* 7:30 P.M. Sanctuary Choir Practice, Music Room
Thursday, Nov. 6
10:00 A.M. Clothes Closet, Ministry Center, end at noon
10:00 A.M. Adult Respite Care, Ministry Center, end at
2:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7
2:00 P.M. Pinecone Christmas Tree Decorating, Ministry
Center
2014
General Fund
Budget needs per week:
Received as of 10/26/14
Budget needs Year to Date
Received Year to Date
$16,987.15
$9,775.50
$730,447.62
$639,132.22
Building Fund
Received 10/26/14
$1,515.50
NC Missions
Received to Date
$3,687.00
Building Fund Note Balance
as of October 29, 2014
$1,427,978.05
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