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The Gospel Grapevine Volume 14, Issue 9 September 2011

SMITHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH

IN THIS ISSUE: Pastor’s Message page 2 Youth News Page 3 News Update page 4 Treasurer’s Report page 4 Birthdays page 5 Notes of Appreciation pages 5

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In just a couple of weeks, we will commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of the 9/11 bombings. We must never forget what happened and we certainly want to honor the memory of those who gave their all to help in that terrible tragedy. We thank those first responders who were there to help—the fire fighters, police officers, and EMTs. We are grateful to them and it makes us appreciative of our own servants locally who on a regular basis put their lives on the line for the people of their community. Paul reminded us: “For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether, we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” (Romans 14: 7-8, NIV) Those folks came without assessing whether the people in need were good people or not. They reached out and many of them made the supreme sacrifice, doing their duty and providing hope in the midst of great uncertainty. On 9/11 at 7:30 p.m., joint choirs will pay tribute to those who gave so

much, as well as those who continue to give in the way of precious service to their community. We will also extend our appreciation and love to our military personnel who find themselves in “harms way” around the glove, endeavoring to protect our freedom and to strive to help others who are oppressed. This event will take place at Smithfield High School Auditorium. There is no charge but we hope folks will bring items that can be used to assist our service folks who are away from home. The High School Band will provide music as well! Many have given their all for the cause of freedom and in service to their fellow man. Others have served and continue to do so to protect us and provide for us in times of crisis and distress. Join us, the Community Choir, as we present “Homeland” in an attempt to say “Thank You” on September 11, 2011 at the Smithfield High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Don

SMITHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH 100 Wainwright Drive, Smithfield, VA 23430 Phone: 757-357-2536 / Fax: 757-357-5513 Website: www.smithfieldbaptist.org Preschool Phone: 757-357-7452 E-mail Addresses: Office/Secretary ---------------------------------- secretary@smithfieldbaptist.org Pastor ----------- pastor@smithfieldbaptist.org Youth -------------- tim@smithfieldbaptist.org Media Center ------beckydashiell@gmail.com Preschool-------sbp@smithfieldpreschool.org Website: www.smithfieldpreschool.org

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ---------- Monday - Friday

CHURCH STAFF Pastor ------------------Dr. Donald R. Rhoton Minister of Youth & Children---- Rev. Timothy D. Lipp Secretary & Newsletter Editor ------------Karen Blanton Treasurer ------------------------ Rachel Yates Media Center/Library ----- Becky Dashiell Music Director ---------------- Karen Willard Organist --------------------- Alison Chapman Pianist ------------------------------- Jane Beale

WORSHIP HOURS Sunday Worship & Activities 8:30 am ------------------- Open Door Worship 9:40 am ------------------------- Sunday School 11:00 am ------------------ Traditional Worship

Wednesday Worship & Activities 5:30 pm --------------------------------------- Dinner 6:30 pm -------------------------- Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm ------------------------- Youth Bible Study 7:30 pm ---------------------------- Adult Choir

SERVING THE LORD IN AUGUST Deacon of the Month ----------- Don Bryan Greeter ---------- Roy & Eunice Appelman, Wanda Couch Sunshine------------------------------------ TBA Ushers -------------- Head Usher: Jim Brown Billy K. Barlow, Tommy Hill, Elmer Jones, Lee Skinner, Sonny Stanley, Ellis Wills Nursery -------------------- Susan Hedgepeth WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS September 14th ------- Fellowship Committee Covered Dish September 21st -------------- Circle of Friends September 28th ---------------- Johnny Barlow

For reservations, call the church office at 357-2536 or email Karen Blanton at secretary@smithfieldbaptist.org.

Christian Teacher Training Seminar

September 18th, 2011

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch Provided

Trainer: Rev. Dan Lipp

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CORNER

Hello Friends, School is back and I know all of you are busy with back-to-school activities. I am excited about this next year and the opportunities of service & ministry that God has opened the doors for us to be a part of. On September 10th, we are participating in the “Out of the Darkness” community walk for suicide awareness at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach. At the end of this month is the “See You Before the Pole” Rally on Sunday, September 25th. SYATP is a nationwide student prayer event that happens 30 minutes before school around your flagpole on

Wednesday, September 28th. This year’s theme is, “Converge.” Looking ahead to October, the Junior High Retreat at Eagle Eyrie is October 14-16. The Cost is just $75 to attend (Grades 7 & 8)! Also, we are also beginning to plan for the “Fall Festival” & youth fundraiser this year, which was a huge success last year. Mark Saturday, October 29th on your calendars and plan to be a part of t h i s w o n d e r f u l o u t r e a c h opportunity! I’m excited about this new church year and hope you are too! Tim

Student Opportunities for September

September 5 Labor Day, Office Closed September 7 Cross Training, 6:30 p.m. September 10 Out of Darkness Walk, 8:00 a.m. Mt. Trashmore, Virginia Beach September 14 Cross Training, 6:30 p.m. September 16 County Fair (Friday Booth),

3:00 p.m.-11 p.m. September 21 Cross Training, 6:30 p.m. September 25 See You Before The Pole Rally,

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Nansemond River Baptist Church

September 28 See You at the Pole, SHS: 7:00 a.m.,

IWA: 9:00 a.m. Cross Training, 6:30 p.m. Out of the Darkness Walk

Saturday, September 10th 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mount Trashmore, VA Beach Almost everyone has dealt with the problem of depression and our teens are reacting in very dangerous ways to find a way out that often lead to suicide. Suicide is the 3rd leading killer of teenagers in America. Depression is treatable and suicide is preventable! Come out to support a walk to remember those who have suffered the loss of a loved one and to raise awareness of depression among teens. Complimentary Refreshments from Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks. Mental Health Professionals available to provide support, answer questions, and to hand out information. Children’s Corner Memory Wall and learning-to-fold a crane table available. Music provided by Astro Disc Jockeys with Johnny Flex. Wavy News 10 & Fox 43 Anchors will be there as well as the Virginia Pilot to cover the story.

County Fair Booth

Friday, September 16th 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

We have been asked to work the church booth located in the non-profit section of the fair. Come enjoy the fair and promote our church to the community!

See You Before the Pole 2011 “Converge” Rally

Wednesday, September 25th 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Prepare yourself to be a part of a global student event as we will travel to Nansemond River Baptist for a rally to prepare for the day of prayer with other youth from our area. Vans will leave from the church at 5:30 p.m. and return around 8:00 p.m.

See You at the Pole Wednesday, September 28th

SHS-7:00 a.m. IWA-9:00 a.m.

Meet at your school flagpole!

Junior High Weekend October 14-16,

Eagle Eyrie Conference Center All youth grades 7-8 are invited to come away with us for a spiritual retreat to the mountains in Lynchburg. Dana Jorgenson will lead us in worship & Danny Quirin is the guest speaker. Cost is $75 per person includes lodging & food. Deadline to pay: Sunday, October 9th! *Make checks payable to Smithfield Baptist. Enclose in an envelope and drop in Tim’s mail box outside his office.

Fall Festival & Flea Market Fundraiser October 29th, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Free prizes, inflatables, carnival games, hayrides, face painting, crafts and candy for children. The Youth Committee will be hosting a “Flea Market” that will include a bake sale opening at 7:00 a.m. and provide breakfast & lunch for purchase to support the Youth Ministry. You can help support the festival by donating wrapped candy and “exquisite junk.” Boxes for candy donations will be at the church office and the Sunday School Desk. Donations for the “Flea Market” can be brought to the FLC beginning Sunday, October 23rd. We will be c o l l ec t i ng c a nned go o ds a nd non-perishable food items at the festival to support Our Food Pantry. All Committees & Groups Involved in the Fall Festival/Flea Market are needed to setup the FLC Friday, October 28th, 6:00 p.m.!

Youth Winter Ski Retreat January 27-29, 2012

Winterplace Ski Resort, Berkley WV

Cost $149.00 per person $50.00 Deposit due October 16th.

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Attention: Smithfield Baptist Church

Book of Reports information is due in the church office no later than Friday, September 9th. Remember, the Book of Reports is not complete without your information!

Smithfield Baptist Church Treasurer’s Report

May 31, 2011 Revenues MTD Year to Date Other Misc. $ 414.06 $ 2,966.67 G.F. Offering $42,807.25 $360,653.86 Budgeted Giving $44,209.83 $397,888.47 Variance ($988.52) ($34,267.94) Expenses MTD Year to Date G.F. Actual $46,769.26 $372,393.09 Budgeted Giving $44,209.82 $397,888.38 Variance ($2,559.44) $25,495.29 Net Variance ($3,547.96) ($8,772.65) General Fund Beginning Bank Balance: $96,390 General Fund Ending Bank Balance: $90,458 Note: Bank balance includes $48,727.86 in temporary restricted monies.

...Sharon Reinke and family on the death of her mother, Kathryn Dutton. ...Charlotte Gale and Hutter Gale on the death of their son/brother, Chuck Gale. ...Myrtle West and James and Toni Jones and families on the death of their grandson, Hunter Liebold. ...Mary Ray and family on the death of her sister, Nancy Cassell. ...The family and friends of Hazel Goodrich. ...Betty Jones and family on the death of her brother, Eddie Smith. We extend our Christian love and sympathy to those in our church family who have lost loved ones in recent days. We pray God's blessings of peace and comfort to these families during this time.

2011 Alma Hunt Offering

Emphasis Dates: September 11-18, 2011 Offering Goal: $1,167,500 SBC Offering Goal: $5,000 “It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life… [so] use your freedom to serve one another in love; that’s how freedom grows.” - Galatians 5:13 (The Message)

The annual offering for Virginia missions was named for Alma Hunt (1909-2008), a native Virginian who was known worldwide for her missions service and her unswerving dedication to the cause of Christ. Churches and individuals may contribute at any time.

The offering provides funding for all WMUV missions and ministries and makes possible other special ministries, outreach projects, and initiatives not funded through regular streams of giving (but uniquely connected to Virginia Baptists).

Since 1976, this offering has been a joint venture of Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia (WMUV) and the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and Virginia Baptist Mission Board (VBMB).

The annual goal and allocation of funds are directed by a committee composed of equal representation from the WMUV Board of Trustees and the BGAV Executive Board.

When you give to the Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions, you are equipping those who seek to share with others how God has set them free to live and serve.

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Notes of Appreciation

Greetings in Jesus name! I would like to THANK YOU for giving me an opportunity to speak at your Church. I praise the Lord for your vision and mission focus. Please THANK the Church on behalf of our ministry for their love, prayers, and support. Looking forward to keeping in touch. Thank you, Vijay Reach All Nations Smithfield Baptist Church Family, On behalf of the Liebold family and Myrtle West, we thank you for the beautiful flowers you sent to our home. They were some of the first to arrive and lift our spirits. The outpouring of love, and prayers were greatly appreciated. Only God’s grace and mercy and love from our family and friends enabled us to grieve in peace. Hunter’s light continues to show! Love, Scott, Kim, Samantha Liebold; Myrtle West Dear Smithfield Baptist Church, On behalf of the patients, volunteers, staff and Board of Directors of Western Tidewater Free Clinic, I thank you for your gift of $500.00 on 8/2/11. It is the commitment and support of community members like you that allows WTFC to deliver the compassionate care that our patients need and deserve. Miriam A. Beiler Executive Director

Dear Mission Team, May God continually bless you for all the hard work on the hottest days of the year to make life a little easier for me and my daughter. Thanks for teaching me the true meaning of “reaching out to the community”. Bertha Burks

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for your prayers, phone calls, visits and food that you provided during our loss of my mother, Kathryn Dutton. She loved her church family and her Sunday School Class. Thanks also go to Pastor Don and the Bereavement Committee for their loving care of all of us. John, Sharon, Derrick Reinke and Family

Dear Smithfield Baptist Church, On the behalf of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA I would like to thank you for your generosity. Good health and a sense of well-being anchor children and adults alike, providing the strength they need to grow and thrive. Thank you for completing your pledge of $600.00 towards the Strong Communities Campaign. With your help we build strong kids, s tr ong fami li es and s trong communities. Sincerely, Pete Kovalcik Branch Director

1st Vickie Allen Lee Moretz 2nd Nell Thacker 4th David Heseman 6th Rita Moody Connie Skinner Pete Thompson 7th Betty Lou Byrum Charon Hirlinger 8th Kevin Christian Larry Ealey Jed Miller 9th Harry Johnson, Jr. Ivy Little 10th Jo Cobb Linda Raye Evans 11th Maddie Bauman Bonnie Lawson Lewis Little Nancy Mayo Carla Michael

12th Rob Bogaard Laurie Carter Ronald Spivey 13th Anne Barlow Clifton Barlow, Jr. Mike McClure 14th Patricia Batten Dr. Bart LoPresti 15th Pamela Davis 16th Parke Griffin, Jr. Bettye Hall 17th Jean Barlow Sarah Faison Mary Lou Jones Walt Malcome Donna Nelms Reva O’Neal Debbie Scott Tommy Thacker 18th Carly Bracey 19th Parker Scott, Jr. Lee Skinner

20th Joanne Carroll 22nd Richard Myers Andrea Raines Bill Shumate Eric Vidana 23rd Dave Bennett Nancy Faison Margaret Moody Danny Moretz Dean Vincent 25th David Everett Tim Sivertson 27th Susan McBurney 28th Johnny Latimer Judy Reposa Sara Rogers Jacob Simmons 29th Melanie G. Taylor Ellis Wills 30th Taylor Barlow Linda Bell Betty Harrell Nancye Wilson

October

1st Helen Delgado 2nd Russell Barlow Steve Beaumont Gloria Ray 3rd Larry Davis Catherine Ealey 4th Heather Bauman Lynn Briggs Buzzy Edwards 5th Brandon Ballard Pam Benham Nancy Byrum Brenda Haag Vicky Snead 6th Otis Brock

September Birthdays

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COUNTY of ISLE OF WIGHT THE COURTHOUSE

NOTICE OF GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS FOR SEPTIC TANK PUMP-OUT

SMITHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH 100 WAINRIGHT DRIVE SMITHFIELD, VA 23430

To Whom It May Concern:

Isle of Wight County has received a grant to assist low-to-moderate income, owner-occupied households in the Chesapeake Bay watershed with septic tank pump-out, as required by the local Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance (CBPAO). Specifically, the CBPAO requires septic tank pump-out at least once every five (5) years.

Grant assistance up to $250 per qualified household is available on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds are spent. All funds must be spent by May 31, 2012.

Please circulate this notice in the church to inform congregation members about the grant program. Applications are being accepted for the first round of assistance until August 31, 2011 and will be accepted on an on-going basis after that date. The application requires proof of property ownership and proof of income to determine eligibility for assistance.

Applications for assistance are available from Kim Hummel, Environmental Planner, in the Isle of Wight County Department of Planning and Zoning, PO Box 80, Isle of Wight, Virginia 23397. Ms. Hummel can be reached at 757-357-9114, weekdays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Sincerely,

Kim Hummel IOW Environmental Planner

This project received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program through the Virginia

Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), via grant number BAY-2010-13-PT

P.O. BOX 80 • ISLE OF WIGHT • VIRGINIA 23397 • (757) 357-3191 • www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us A community of CHOICE committed to excellence.

nrginia Dep:IstmenToF Conservation &Recr

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 7:00 Prime Timers Game Night

2 3 Sanctuary & FLC Reserved

4 8:30 Open Door 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship

5 Labor Day Office Closed

6 7:00 Praise Band 7:00 Community Choir Rehearsal, Smithfield High School

7 6:30 Adult Bible Study 6:30 Small Group Bible Study

8 7:00 Deacons Meeting 7:00 Community Choir Rehearsal, Smithfield High School

9 10

11 8:30 Open Door 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 7:30 Community Choir Presents “Homeland” Smithfield High School

12 13 10:00 Library Round Table 7:00 Praise Band 7:30 Missions and Benevolence Meeting

14 5:15 Cherubs 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Bible Study 6:30 RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends 6:30 Youth Cross Tr 7:30 Children’s Choir 7:30 Adult Choir

15 7:00 Church Council

16 FLC Reserved

17

18 8:30 Open Door 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 12:30 Teacher Training

19 20 7:00 Praise Band

21 Bread Delivery 5:15 Cherubs 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Bible Study 6:30 RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends 6:30 Youth Cross Tr 7:30 Children’s Choir 7:30 Adult Choir

22 7:00 pm Prime Timers Game Night

23Autumn Begins 24

25 8:30 Open Door 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship

26 27 7:00 Praise Band

28 5:15 Cherubs 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Bible Study 6:30 RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends 6:30 Youth Cross Tr 7:30 Children’s Choir 7:30 Adult Choir

29 30

September 2011

Mission Trip To Bland County

SOUPER SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH, 2011 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Cost: $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children

SPONSOR: The Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program, Inc. Sign-up sheets are located in the Sunday School Classrooms for soup donations.