Vol. 1 June 25, 2014 No. 44

VBS Director: Bryan Harris VBS Pastor: Lee Colbert Music &Worship Leader: Kerrie Jordan Records: Faye Hardee

Nursery: Peggy Peterson, Allyson Council, Gabi Harrison

3 year olds: Team Leader: Paige Barnes, Brooke Navarro, Chloe Vann, Jenna Felts, Debra Avery

4 year olds: Team Leader: June Ward, Joan Hardy, Debbie Sanders, Evelyn Metz, Lindsay Corbett, Natalie Corbett

Rising “K”: Team Leader: Susan Culbreth, Bethany Jones, Heather Fanny, Becky Hart, Christina Ball, Hayden Salas

Kindergarten: Crew Guides: Jennifer Narron Hardy, Nancy Barry, Jan Maust, Joyce Burnette, Stephanie Leonard, Austin Holland

1st Graders: Crew Guides: Vickie Newsome, Suzanne Carter, DeeAnn Gatlin, Sabrina Dees, Cody Newsome, Ryland Fields

2nd Graders: Crew Guides: Emily Harris, Tasha Harrison, Mary Beth Thompson, Kim Walls, Mackinsay Howe, Haley Pearce, Keri Walls

3rd Graders: Crew Guides: Debbie Jones, Mary Aker, Ken Williams, Ashley Ball, Jackie Bizzell, Lauren Higgins, Lillian Dotson, Steven Taylor

4th Graders: Crew Guides: Judy Williams, Terry Carroll, Lori Evans, Annah Baker, Caroline Evans

5th & 6thGraders: Crew Guides: Margie Littlefield, Angela Dotson, Lisa Gainey, Valerie Vann, Kevin Crumley, Taylor Smith, Jennifer Langston, Meredith Massengill, Nadia Whitaker

Bible Drama: Emily White, Angela Thorpe, Hannah Wright, Carrie Reger, Heidi Harris, McKenna Harris, Hannah White, Payton Hedgecock, Kassi Hartley, Rachael Mullins

KidVid: Tommy Cook, Colton Allen, Gracie Watson

Registration: Carolyn Jones

Crafts: Cynthia Vetrano, Diane Stancil, Lisa Denning, Cailee Vetrano, Tanya Szczesiul

Imagination Station: Jill Baggett, Lane Baggett

Games: Lori Langdon, Robert Walsh

Runners: Bennett Johnson, Drew Hatcher, Eric Storm, Harrison Allen

Photography: Mike Ward

Decorations: Kerrie Jordan, Angela Thorpe, Jean Kelly, Bruce & Nancy Johnson, Lily Faulconer, Cannon Gardner, Carrie Stevens, Jackson Harris, McKenna Harris, Christina Ball, Ashley Ball, Elizabeth Wooters

Refreshments: Ann Stallings, Pope Hardee, Faye Hardee, Thad Hardee, Jean Williams, Gayle Bizzell, Shirley Sullivan, Charlotte Hoyt, Jean Simmons, Jean Ashley, Vertie Perry, Sybil Edwards

Commencement Cookout: Scott Wright, Brian Leonard, Bryan House, Steve Hart

Worship Team: McKenna Harris, Emily Wooters, Alyssa Stanley, Hannah White, Cannon Gardner, Jonathan Langdon, Sarah Mandel, Wyatt Langston

Audio/Visual: Boone Williams

HOT DOG SUPPER & COMMENCEMENT The supper will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27 with the Commencement following (approximately 7:00 p.m.). The menu will be especially for children: hotdogs, chips, baked beans, and cold drinks. Dessert will be ice cream sundaes. A special invitation is extended to the church family and friends to join us for this special event. VBS ATTENDANCE REPORT (as of Tuesday, June 24)

Enrolled: 250

CHOIR CAMP Mark your calendar for July 7-11 for Children’s Choir Camp for first thru sixth graders. We will be learning/performing “Under God’s Sea in 3D.” Registration forms and Audition Packets will be available soon. Watch the Visitor for more information in the coming weeks.

ATTENTION PATRIOTIC SINGERS

Patriotic Vespers is just around the corner and we will begin practice now. The first 20 minutes of choir (7:00-7:20) on Wednesday nights we will practice our Patriotic songs. Please come join us for our “Patriotic” practice.

OUR KNOWN SICK

Dot Askew (Wilmington)

FAMILY NIGHTS Summer 2014

You are invited to attend Family Nights at First Baptist Church Smithfield. These are family centered events designed to bring the family together for fun. Activities will focus on families with preschoolers up to 6th grade. Events begin at 6:15. (You can bring your own supper and arrive at 5:30 if you like.) July 1 Carnival Night- Lots of different games and activities 8 God’s Creation- Learning about animals, taking care of

pets and the outdoors 15 Pool Party- Transportation provided. Swimming, games

and hot dogs! All children must be accompanied by parent/guardian

Drinks and light snacks will be provided at each event. Families are encouraged to participate together. All Pre-Schoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Contact the church office (919-934-9771) for more information.

FBC SUMMER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

There are lots of opportunities to become involved in supporting mission ministries through FBC. Below are a few needs listed and more information can be found on the bulletin board behind the Sanctuary. WEST VIRGINA OUTREACH School Supplies (backpacks, pencils, notebook paper etc.) Vacation Bible School Supplies Food, Used Bicycles, Clothing, etc. HONDURAS MEDICAL MISSION Medications, Pill bottles, Vitamins STEVEN ANDREWS (EAST ASIA) Support for year long mission assignment.

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 4

IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

CLOTHES NEEDED The Clothes Closet is in great need of men’s and women’s summer clothes. They are also in need for shoes men, women, and children. Please bring your donations to the church. Thank you so much for your continued support of this ministry.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Chuck and Amanda Lee on the arrival of their infant daughter, Anna Leighton Lee. The proud grandmother is Mary Ann Warren. The proud great grandparents are Jim Morgan and Bessie Warren.

SYMPATHY

We express our Christian sympathy to Wanda Crumley and family in the recent homegoing of her brother, Jack Jones.

FROM THE PULPIT Sunday Morning Sermon by Lee Colbert

“Freedom’s Slippery Slope” Galatians 5:1, 13 Romans 13:1-7

Greeters: Billy Wiggs

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

Sunday, June 29 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

Monday, June 30 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.

Tuesday, July 1

Thursday, July 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.

2014 General Fund Budget needs per week: $16,987.15 Received as of 6/22/14 $12,122.00 Budget needs Year to Date $424,678.85 Received Year to Date $349,036.56

Building Fund Received 6/22/14 $1,570.50

STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES

lee@fbcsmithfield.org tommy@fbcsmithfield.org bryan@fbcsmithfield.org kerrie@fbcsmithfield.org janice@fbcsmithfield.org glenda@fbcsmithfield.org margie@fbcsmithfield.org

(their first name @ fbcsmithfield.org)

5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 13:7

13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. Romans 13:1-7