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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Posted on Nov 3, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Missionary Dessert Receptions: TODAY (11/4) at 6pm with Mike & Debbie Bannon serving in Ireland.

Coming Up: 11/11 – Jason Martello, trip to Africa; 11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM services.

Barnabas Sunday – During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket is in the Foyer today. November’s need is for Tuna & Canned Meats.

Missed the Business Meeting? Grab your copy of the meeting report at the Info Desk to see what’s happening at FBC! New members, ministry & board reports and an update from the Building Committee are just a few things you don’t want to miss!

Fishnet Partners! Fishnet Ministries processes large quantities of goods that will be sent to the mission field. This Thursday, they will be working on processing eye glasses in Room 9 from 9-12pm. All are welcome!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, November 7: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatball Stroganoff with Noodles and Cranberry Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 11/5 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”.

Please Note! This week, Pastor Dawes will be spending extensive time praying and studying for upcoming messages. If you have a pastoral emergency, please feel free to contact Pastor Paul Fink.

Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Next Sunday! God’s Champions Special Needs Ministry is inviting Hand in Hand Family Resource Center to provide a training called L.E.A.D.- Leaders Embracing All-Abilities and Diversity. The training includes tips and information on interacting appropriately with people with disabilities with the goal of a more inclusive environment. Help our church take a LEAD in embracing individuals with special needs! When: November 11, 2018 Time: Luncheon after 10:30 church service – Training at 1:00 Sign up by TODAY on the ramp bulletin board or in the office.

Football Chapel is This Friday 11/9 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Contact the church office.

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 17. Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in donating and/or making a dessert.

Voter Guides are available at the Info Desk for the upcoming election.

Fall into a Good Book Lately? Stop by our Library and rake in a bunch of good reads! Who knows what adventures you’ll go on as you leaf through the pages! The Library is located across from the Nurseries and is open 8:45-10:30am on Sundays and 5:45-7:30pm on Wednesdays.

Pictures of Veterans Needed – During our Veterans Day Sunday services, FBC would like to honor any veteran who has served. Please send in a picture of your veteran in military dress, if possible, to the church office by November 6th. Please also include their name and which branch of the military they served in. All pictures in last year’s Veterans Day slide show will be included in this year’s slide show. You do not have to re-submit pictures.

Because of your Love In Action…

Mountains of candy were collected for Trunk-or-Treat
Several trips were made to take the Feed-a-Friend food to Shiloh
54lbs of pet food were collected for the Danville SPCA
The Haiti Team has a huge challenge to pack all the school supplies, LuoPad kits, and more that were collected
Items collected for our LuoPad Team helped them exceed their goal of 500 kits and finish up with a grand total of 530 kits!
26 College Care packages were stuffed full and sent out

30 Hour Famine – Our Youth will be taking part in the 30 Hour Famine on November 16-17 to help raise awareness and funds for hungry children around the world. Would you stand with us in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Checks can be made out to World Vision and given to P. Luke as the contact person or visit our fundraising page at youth.worldvision.org/teams/ironyouth.

Attention Parents & Guardians: Snow camp non-refundable deposits due Nov. 18. Final balance and/or scholarship application due Dec 16. After this date, names will be removed from the roster. WE DON’T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN! Jr High / Montrose / January 25-27 / $25 deposit / $100 total Sr High / Orchard Hill / February 15-17 / $50 deposit / $150 total

Thanksgiving Eve Service is Wednesday, November 21 @ 7PM.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Posted on Oct 27, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall Business Meeting – 6:30 pm | Wednesday 10/31 | Chapel – We are excited about how the Lord is working in and through our fellowship! Join us as we discuss ministry reports, Building Committee findings, wifi wiring update, new members and more! All welcome, but only members can vote.

Trunk or Treat – HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED!

Mountains of candy were donated!
125 workers brought the event to life
1038 visitors came through our doors
Many Bibles & Tracts were given out!
Special Thanks to coordinator, Ruth Ann Hawkins

LuoPad Team – Join us the first Thursday of every month at 9:30am as we continue to assemble LuoPads in the BFLC. This is an ongoing mission through GAiN that provides sanitary undergarments to women all over the world! We’d love to have you join us! If you’d like sewing lessons so you can help out, contact Patty Miller.

Special Thanks from the LuoPad Team! We have not only reached our goal of 500 kits, but have exceeded it with a grand total of 530! Thank you so much for all of your donations!

Barnabas Sunday: Next Week! During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer next Sunday. November’s need is for Tuna & Canned Meats.

No Midweek Meal This Week – Family Dinners will resume on 11/7!

Brian Stamm’s Memorial Service is Today Brian was a legend in Danville wrestling who was a state champion, part of the state championship team, honored as an NCAA Division III All-American and inducted into the District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame. He went on to marry Lori and have a wonderful family which included 7 children. He faithfully served his Jesus and was very active in his local church. After a 7 year battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 43. His mother, Norene, is FBC family and invites you to remember her son with her on Sunday 10/28 at 3pm with a time of fellowship to follow in the BFLC.

Lost Anything Recently? Check our Lost & Found! It will be out on display in the gym until 11/4. Anything left over will be donated to Haiti or elsewhere.

Football Chapel is This Friday 11/2 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Circle “F” on your connect card!

Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Coming Soon! God’s Champions Special Needs Ministry is inviting Hand in Hand Family Resource Center to provide a training called L.E.A.D.- Leaders Embracing All-Abilities and Diversity. The training includes tips and information on interacting with people with disabilities with the goal of a more inclusive environment. Help our church take a LEAD in embracing individuals with special needs! When: November 11, 2018 Time: Luncheon after 10:30 church service – Training at 1:00 Sign up by Nov. 4th on the ramp bulletin board or in the office

Please Note! Over the next two weeks, Pastor Dawes will be spending extensive time praying and studying for upcoming messages. If you have a pastoral emergency, please feel free to contact Pastor Paul Fink.

Voter Guides are available at the Info Desk for the upcoming elections.

Time to Turn Clocks Back! Don’t forget to turn your clock back on Saturday evening.

Missionary Dessert Receptions Get Ready for November! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM services.

11/4 – Mike & Debbie Bannon, Ireland
11/11 – Jason Martello, trip to Africa
11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer until October 28th! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

Family Movie Night! Saturday, November 10 – 6:30pm – Free Movie • Free Snacks • Free Drinks -Movie will be in the gym, so bring your lawn chairs! Post card invitations are at the Info Desk! *We recommend middle school ages and up for viewing

College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer TODAY (10/28). Suggested items to donate: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)

Hot Chocolate Microwave Popcorn

Ramen noodles (not cups) Indiv. Packages of crackers

Breakfast/Cereal Bars Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats

Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts Post-It Notes

Stamps Glue Sticks

Highlighters Treat-sized choc. Candy

Hard Candy Tic-Tacs/Mints

Gum Lifesavers

Chapstick Pencils

Black or Blue Pens Tissue Packets

Individual boxes of Raisins

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Posted on Oct 20, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trunk or Treat – THIS Wednesday! 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Haiti Support Letters – The Haiti Mission Team is getting ready to go on their trip November 10-17! If you would like to support their trip, letters are available in the main lobby.

Lost Anything Recently? Check our Lost & Found! It will be out on display in the gym until 11/4. Anything left over will be donated to Haiti or elsewhere.

The Fall Business Meeting is on Wednesday, October 31 at 6:30PM in the chapel. We will receive reports from our boards and get updates on upcoming events and business. Everyone is invited to attend, members only may vote.

Coffee Hour Help Needed – The Sunday morning Coffee Hour group would like to add another friendly face to their team! If you are interested circle “C” on your connect card! Any questions, contact Christine Puccio.

Check Out the Tract Rack! Halloween Tracts and 2019 calendars are now available at the Tract Rack located in the main lobby. You’ll find many other resources there like Our Daily Bread and much more!

No Midweek Meal on 10/24 or 10/31 Family Dinners will resume on 11/7!

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card.

Brian Stamm’s Memorial Service – Brian was a legend in Danville wrestling who was a state champion, part of the state championship team, honored as an NCAA Division III All-American and inducted into the District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame. He went on to marry Lori and have a wonderful family which included 7 children. He faithfully served his Jesus and was very active in his local church. After a 7 year battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 43. His mother, Norene, is FBC family and invites you to remember her son with her on Sunday 10/28 at 3pm with a time of fellowship to follow in the BFLC.

Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Coming Soon! God’s Champions Special Needs Ministry is inviting Hand in Hand Family Resource Center to provide a training called L.E.A.D.- Leaders Embracing All-Abilities and Diversity. The training includes tips and information on interacting appropriately with people with disabilities with the goal of a more inclusive environment. Help our church take a LEAD in embracing individuals with special needs! When: November 11, 2018 Time: Luncheon after 10:30 church service – Training at 1:00 Sign up by Nov.4th on the ramp bulletin board or in the office

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 17. Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in making a dessert. Donations can be put in the Love Offering envelopes with “Jubilee Kitchen” noted on them. Checks can be made out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” noted in the memo.

Football Chapel: The next football chapel is on Friday, 11/2 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Circle “F” on your connect card!

Welcome Danville-Riverside Food Bank! The Danville-Riverside Food Bank was established more than 30 years ago and now serves over 530 people on the second Saturday of each month! It is located in the basement of Shiloh UCC at 500 Bloom Street, Danville. Ways You Can Help!

Donate Food to the FBC Barnabas Basket and/or Feed-a-Friend
Volunteer on the 2nd Saturday of the month – 7AM-1PM
Be the FBC Rep on their board! Talk to MarySue Christian Today!

College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until October 28.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO DONATE: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)

Hot Chocolate Microwave Popcorn

Ramen noodles (not cups) Indiv. Packages of crackers

Breakfast/Cereal Bars Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats

Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts Post-It Notes

Stamps Glue Sticks

Highlighters Treat-sized choc. Candy

Hard Candy Tic-Tacs/Mints

Gum Lifesavers

Chapstick Pencils

Black or Blue Pens Tissue Packets

Individual boxes of Raisins

Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.

Parents of College Students – Student information is due October 24th!

Hurricane Relief – If you’d like to help Global Aid Network financially, feel free to put your donation in the Love Offering envelope located in the pew rack and note “hurricane” on the envelope. If you would like to donate by check, please make it out to FBC and note “hurricane” in the memo.

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

School Supplies for Haiti – The Haiti Team is collecting school supplies for the children of Haiti. They’ll distribute them on their November mission trip. Please leave your donations of the following suggested items in the basket outside the kitchen.Ball Point Pens

Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
Wooden Pencils
Notebooks of graph paper
Erasers (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
Small individual pencil sharpeners
Small tubes of toothpaste
Notebooks of lined paper/tablets

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Posted on Oct 13, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Haiti Support Letters – The Haiti Mission Team is getting ready to go on their trip November 10-17! If you would like to support their trip, letters are available in the main lobby. Church Business Meeting – 6:30 pm | Wednesday 10/31 | Chapel – We are excited about how the Lord is working in and through our fellowship! Join us as we discuss ministry reports, Building Committee findings, wifi wiring update, new members and more! Board & Committee Leaders: Please have your reports into the office by 10/26. Thanks! Haiti Team Meeting Next Sunday at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the big packing meeting on 11/5. You don’t want to miss these!

NEW! Ladies Exercise Group! Starting tomorrow, join us Monday and Friday mornings from 8-9am in the GYM for an all body workout. Kids are welcome! You don’t need equipment but you are welcome to bring what you have! Contact Mairee Elliott (706) 464-4315 for more information.

Fishnet Partners Fishnet Ministries processes large quantities of goods that will be sent to the mission field. This Thursday, they will be working in Room 9 on processing eye glasses in the BFLC from 9-12pm. All are welcome!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, October 17: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is to be determined (but it’ll be yummy!) & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 10/15 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time. October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card.

Trim Healthy Mama Meeting TODAY Are you looking for a healthier eating lifestyle? Following the 10:30am service today, you are invited to our THM group meeting. A potluck dinner will be held, sharing THM dishes and recipes, as well as discussion about the program.

Brian Stamm’s Memorial Service Brian was a legend in Danville wrestling who was a state champion, part of the state championship team, honored as aN NCAA Division III All-American and inducted into the District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame. He went on to marry Lori and have a wonderful family which included 7 children. He faithfully served his Jesus and was very active in his local church. After a 7 year battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 43. His mother, Norene, is FBC family and invites you to remember her son with her on Sunday 10/28 at 3pm with a time of fellowship to follow in the BFLC.

Coffee Hour Help Needed The Sunday morning Coffee Hour group would like to add another friendly face to their team! If you are interested or have questions, contact Christine Puccio. Check Out the Tract Rack! Halloween Tracts and 2019 calendars are now available at the Tract Rack located in the main lobby. You’ll find many other resources there like Our Daily Bread and much more!

FBC Representative Needed for the Danville Food Bank Meetings are held at 9AM on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Food distributions are held the 2nd Saturday of each month. If you are interested, Mary Sue Christian, a representative from the food bank will be available to speak with you next Sunday, October 21 at FBC.

Trunk-or-Treat – Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

Ball Point Pens
Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
Wooden Pencils
Notebooks of graph paper

Erasers (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
Small individual pencil sharpeners
Small tubes of toothpaste
Notebooks of lined paper/tablets

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer until October 28th!Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please. College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until October 28. Suggested items to donate: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes), Hot Chocolate, Microwave Popcorn, Ramen noodles (not cups), Indiv. Packages of crackers, Breakfast/Cereal Bars, Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats, Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts, Post-It Notes, Stamps, Glue Sticks, Highlighters, Treat-sized choc. Candy, Hard Candy, Tic-Tacs/Mints, Gum, Lifesavers, Chapstick, Pencils, Black or Blue Pens, Tissue Packets, Individual boxes of Raisins.

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. College Student Information is due October 24.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Posted on Oct 6, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Missionary Dessert Reception TODAY (10/7) at 6pm with Lucas & Bekah Grudda. Join us to encourage and be encouraged as the Gruddas share their plans to return to Senegal, serving with World Venture! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen. Barnabas Sunday During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket is in the Foyer today. October’s need is for noodles and macaroni.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, October 10: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Foil-Wrapped Ranch Chicken & Broccoli with Garlic & Herb Potatoes, Applesauce & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 10/8 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card. Blood Drive: Tomorrow Red Cross Blood Drive will be here tomorrow (10/8) in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm. Stop and see Jack and Brenda who will be serving food in the kitchen to all donors! Coffee Hour Help Needed The Sunday morning Coffee Hour group would like to add another friendly face to their team! If you are interested or have questions, contact Christine Puccio.

Trim Healthy Mama Are you looking for a healthier eating lifestyle? Maybe you have heard of Trim Healthy Mama and would like to know more or have already started and are completely overwhelmed. Following the 10:30am service on October 14, you are invited to our THM group meeting. A potluck dinner will be held, sharing THM dishes and recipes, as well as discussion about the program. RSVP to Rachel Renno by October 10.

The Forge: A Regional Ministry for Men meets on Tuesdays at 7PM in the gym. Our mission is to support one another in life, faith and personal growth with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity. There will be faith based teaching and small group discussion. Light refreshments available.

Care & Concern Ministry began in October ‘03 and is a group of some of the biggest hearts around. They make and take meals to those who have had babies, surgery, or are going through a tough time. They also provide transportation to shut-ins needing a ride to doctors’ appointments as well! If you are interested in join this team of big hearts, please circle “C” on your bulletin and mention if you are interested in making meals, transportation, or both!

Trunk R Treat – Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

Ball Point Pens
Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
Wooden Pencils
Notebooks of graph paper

Erasers (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
Small individual pencil sharpeners
Small tubes of toothpaste
Notebooks of lined paper/tablets

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer starting next Sunday for the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please. College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until October 28. Suggested items to donate: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes), Hot Chocolate, Microwave Popcorn, Ramen noodles (not cups), Indiv. Packages of crackers, Breakfast/Cereal Bars, Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats, Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts, Post-It Notes Stamps, Glue Sticks Highlighters, Treat-sized choc. Candy, Hard Candy, Tic-Tacs/Mints Gum, Lifesavers, Chapstick, Pencils, Black or Blue Pens, Tissue Packets, Individual boxes of Raisins

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.

Parents of College Students *** STUDENT INFORMATION IS DUE OCTOBER 24 ***

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Posted on Sep 29, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LuoPad Team Join us the first Thursday of every month at 9:30am as we continue to assemble LuoPads in the BFLC. This is an ongoing mission through GAiN that provides sanitary undergarments to women all over the world! We’d love to have you join us! If you’d like sewing lessons so you can help out, contact Patty Miller.

Blood Drive: Red Cross Blood Drive will be here Monday, October 8 in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm. Stop and see Jack and Brenda who will be serving food in the kitchen to all donors!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, October 3: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Cheese & Pepperoni Pizzas, Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 10/1 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Missionary Dessert Reception – Sunday, October 7 at 6pm – Lucas & Bekah Grudda – Join us to encourage and be encouraged as the Gruddas share their plans to return to Senegal, serving with World Venture! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes will be setup on a table starting next Sunday in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card.

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food During October! If you would like to help us, beginning next Sunday, bins will be located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer.

Trunk or Treat – Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Hurricane Relief – Responding with Aid, Restoring Dignity, and Revealing Hope – With all that we’ve been seeing in the news, you might be asking, “How can I help?” Global Aid Network, who was just here for our seed and food packing event, are already on the ground! They are in places like Wilmington, NC with trucks filled with disaster relief supplies as they work on initial damage assessments and sharing Jesus’ love. If you’d like to help them financially, feel free to put your donation in the Love Offering envelope located in the pew rack and note “hurricane” on the envelope. If you would like to donate by check, please make it out to FBC and note “hurricane” in the memo.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer starting next Sunday for the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Posted on Sep 22, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pizza with the Pastors – TODAY (9/23) – Are you new to FBC? Join the pastors for an informal time together after the 10:30am service to get better acquainted! No RSVP needed – just stop in!

Football Chapel is this Friday, 9/28 at 10am. A few big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the Danville Ironmen football team and cheerleaders. If you are interested in helping, circle “F” on your connect card or call the church office.

Large Print Our Daily Bread devotionals for October are now available at the tract rack. Pick up your copy today!

Lost & Found is located in the Kitchen Lobby today. Please pick up your lost treasures ASAP!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, September 26: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 9/24 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Moms In Prayer International has a chapter here at FBC! The group meets in the conference room on Thursdays at 9:45am. “We believe God changes lives and whole communities forever when moms gather together to pray”. If you are a mom, aunt, grandmother, guardian, woman of prayer, come join us!

Bulletin Collators Needed We need 1 or 2 people to put together our service bulletins on Friday afternoons. The job takes about 1.5 hours and bulletins are typically ready by 2pm. This is a sit down job. If you are interested, circle “H” on your connect card.

Phone Group: Circle “P” if you would like to be on our call list & write the contact number you’d prefer on your connect card.
Email & Phone Group: Circle “D” if you would like to be on this list, write your preferred email and contact number on your connect card.

Activities for Adults Looking to connect with a fun group of people AND burn calories? Try these out!

Adult Open Gym for 25+ years – Mondays 8-10pm. Questions? Contact Leighton Elliott.
Golf Group for All Levels – Thursdays 4:30pm at the Links at Hemlock Creek in Bloomsburg. Questions? Contact Jim Andrews.

Children’s Church Has Begun!! Children’s Church is a program for children ages 4 to 4th grade that takes place on Sundays during our 10:30am service.

Come & Help in The Kitchen! We are looking for big hearts to help us out in the kitchen on Wednesday evenings. Here’s how you can help & the estimated time needed; Food Prep (3 hours), Setup (1 hour), Serving (1.5 hours) & Clean-up (1.5 hours).

The Forge: A Regional Men’s Movement at FBC – The Forge’s mission is to bring men together to support one another in life, faith and personal growth. We do this with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity striving to deepen relationships and make new ones. There will be faith based teaching and small group discussion. Light refreshments will be available.

Missionary Dessert Reception – Sunday, October 7 at 6pm – Lucas & Bekah Grudda – Join us to encourage and be encouraged as the Gruddas share their plans to return to Senegal, serving with World Venture! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen.

Project Love – September 29/Day of Service & September 30 @ 5pm/Night of Worship – FBC, Iron Mill & Redeemer join together to love on the Danville community through service projects! Sign up today! www.projectlovedanville.com

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Posted on Sep 15, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pizza With the Pastors New to FBC? We welcome you to join the pastors for pizza on Sunday, 9/23 following the 10:30am service. If you are interested in attending, please contact the church office.

Football Chapel is on Friday, 9/28 at 10am. A few big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the Danville Ironmen football team and cheerleaders. If you are interested in helping, contact the church office.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, September 19: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Turkey & Swiss Cheese Sliders, Orange Glazed Carrots, Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 9/17 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Project Love – September 29/Day of Service & September 30 @ 5pm/Night of Worship at Hess Field – FBC, Iron Mill & Redeemer join together to love on the Danville community through service projects! Sign up today! www.projectlovedanville.com

Haiti Team Meeting Today (9/16) at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for these upcoming training meetings on 10/21 and 11/4. You don’t want to miss these! Moms In Prayer International has a chapter here at FBC! The group meets in the conference room on Thursdays at 9:45am. “We believe God changes lives and whole communities forever when moms gather together to pray”. If you are a mom, aunt, grandmother, guardian, woman of prayer, come join us!

Ladies Open Door Bible Study will be going through the book of Colossians as they study Gloria Furman’s book Raised Together. The Tuesday session begins on 9/18 at 9am; Wednesday session is currently meeting at 6pm. Books are a suggested donation of $14. Sign up today in the main lobby! Nursery needs? Contact Heather Hess.

Activities for Adults Looking to connect with a fun group of people AND burn calories? Try these out!

Adult Open Gym for 25+ years – Mondays 8-10pm. Questions? Contact Leighton Elliott.
Golf Group for All Levels – Thursdays 4:30pm at the Links at Hemlock Creek in Bloomsburg. Questions? Contact Jim Andrews.

The Summer Soup Can Project is wrapping up!Please return your Soup Can and change to FBC TODAY. The Haiti Team greatly appreciates any support you’re able to offer. With these funds, they will be able to hand out glasses for reading and distance as well as sunglasses! Children’s Church Begins Today (9/16)!! Children’s Church is a program for children ages 4 to 4th grade that takes place on Sundays during our 10:30am service.

The Forge A Regional Men’s Movement at FBC – The Forge’s mission is to bring men together to support one another in life, faith and personal growth. We do this with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity striving to deepen relationships and make new ones. There will be faith based teaching and small group discussion. Light refreshments will be available. Sign up today in the lobby!

Techies needed – Full coaching & training provided.

Sound Tech: Love music? Have an ear to hear the different instruments in a song? We will equip you to mix and run our sound boards for our radio and sanctuary sound ministry. Interested? Contact the church office. Projector Tech: If you love worship music and can navigate a computer, we could use a talented computer tech to run our lyrics for worship services. If you are that person, contact the church office.

Video Tech (New!): You will be controlling multiple cameras via one master computer. If you have an eye for live broadcasting and enjoy multitasking, please sign up by contacting the church office.

Opportunities to Bless Children & Youth

Program	Time Commitment	Ages/Grades of Children
NURSERY	1.5hrs various times during the wk	0 to 3 year olds
Positions: Helper
Contact: Abbey Kremser (570) 594-0150 abbey@the-english-garden.com
SUNDAY SCHOOL	1.5hrs @ 9:15am on Sundays	3 years old to 12th grade
Positions: Helper
Contact: Lisa Houser (570) 847-8476 lishouser@verizon.net
CHILDREN’S CHURCH	1.5hrs/week – 10:30am service	4 years old to 4th grade
Position: Helper, Clerk
Contact: Rosann Koble (570) 275-5899 or Church Office (570) 275-1511
*Child Safe Church Clearances are required for these positions*

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Posted on Sep 8, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FBC Connect Class Begins Today! If you are new here and would like to know what we are all about or if you have questions on being baptized or becoming a member, then this is your class! This is a 3-part class and will take place on September 9, 16 & 23 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Pizza With the Pastors – New to FBC? We welcome you to join the pastors for pizza on Sunday, 9/23 following the 10:30am service. If you are interested in attending, please contact the church office.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, September 12: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 9/10 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

The Forge – New Men’s Group at FBC! Tuesdays beginning 9/18 – 7PM – The Forge’s mission is to bring men together to support one another in life, faith and personal growth. We do this with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity striving to deepen relationships and make new ones. There will be faith based teaching and small group discussion. Light refreshments will be available.

MOPS First Meeting is Wednesday at 9AM! MOPS is part of an international movement to connect moms who have one or more children ages birth to kindergarten. Our goal is to provide you with a tribe of supportive women as you navigate the world of motherhood, faith, and life together. For more info or to register go to www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/mops/.

Trunk-or-Treat Meeting! All heads of ministries and Sunday Bible School classes are encouraged to attend this planning session on Tuesday 9/11 at 6:30pm in the Chapel. Bring your ideas, plans and suggestions!

Fall Work Day! Come beautify FBC on Saturday, September 22 from 8am-12pm! There will be a list of jobs needing done around the church that you can choose from. All ages & abilities welcome! Refreshments will be provided. If you are interested, circle “W” on your connect card.

Saturday Evening Services After much discussion and prayer, the pastoral staff and the deacon board came to the decision to discontinue the Saturday Evening Services at this time. We appreciate your prayers as we continue to seek God’s guidance on how to most effectively reach our community for Christ.

Football Chapel is on Friday, 9/28 at 10am. A few big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. If you are interested in helping, circle “F” on your connect card or call the church office.

The Summer Soup Can Project is wrapping up! Please return your Soup Can and change to FBC by next Sunday, September 16th. The Haiti Team greatly appreciates any support you’re able to offer. With these funds, they will be able to hand out glasses for reading and distance as well as sunglasses!

FBC Music ministries

Choir practice will begin on Monday evening, September 10th, from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal or contact the church office! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

Bells of Joy handbell choir is a great opportunity for those who can read music to make a joyful noise to the Lord! Our first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 10 at 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Want more info? Contact the church office.

Praise Team This contemporary group worships during the 10:30am Sunday Service. If you are interested in auditioning, please email Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org. He’ll email you songs to rehearse ahead of time, a questionnaire to fill out and setup an audition time with you. Auditions will usually take place Thursday evenings.

“Come & Help in The Kitchen!” We are looking for big hearts to help us out in the kitchen on Wednesday evenings. Here’s how you can help & the estimated time needed; Food Prep (3 hours), Setup (1 hour), Serving (1.5 hours) & Clean-up (1.5 hours).

Techies needed

Sound Tech: Love music? Have an ear to hear the different instruments in a song? We will equip you to mix and run our sound boards for our radio and sanctuary sound ministry. Interested? Circle “S” for sound ministry. Projector Tech: If you love worship music and can navigate a computer, we could use a talented computer tech to run our lyrics for worship services. If you are that person, circle “P” for projector team.

Video Tech (New!): You will be controlling multiple cameras via one master computer. If you have an eye for live broadcasting and enjoy multitasking, please sign up by circling “V” for video tech on your connect card.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Posted on Sep 1, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mothers of Preschoolers – MOPS is part of an international movement to connect moms who have one or more children ages birth to kindergarten. Our goal is to provide you with a tribe of supportive women as you navigate the world of motherhood, faith, and life together. Meetings are 9-11am 2nd Wednesday of each month September through May. First Meeting is September 12. For more info go to www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/mops/

Coming Soon: FBC Connect Class! Sundays: 9/9, 9/16 & 9/23 @ 9:15am – New to FBC? Curious about Membership or Baptism? This 3-part class will take place in the Conference Room (across from the church office). Questions? Call the church office!

Barnabas Sunday During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket is in the Foyer today. September’s need is Canned Vegetables.

MOSAIC Group! (Ministry & Outreach of Senior Adults In Christ) Y’all are invited to the Millers’ home (Steve & Patty) at 1:00pm on Labor Day (tomorrow) for an afternoon picnic! Hotdogs & hamburgers will be provided so bring a side dish, salad or dessert. To RSVP or if you have questions contact Patty or Lynn.

AWANA News! Online Registration wraps up tomorrow because… the first club night kicks off on Wednesday at 6pm! Check out our webpage for all the info you can handle! www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana

Ladies Open Door Bible Study will be going through the book of Colossians as they study Gloria Furman’s book Raised Together. The Tuesday session begins on 9/18 at 9am; Wednesday session begins on 9/5 at 6pm. Books are a suggested donation of $14. Sign up today in the main lobby! Nursery needs? Contact Heather Hess.

World Hunger Project – Saturday, September 8 – 9am-12pm – Join hundreds of volunteers to pack rice, lentils, beans & seed packets for needy people in Africa and the Middle East! All ages, abilities, families and groups are welcome! To register, get more info and/or to donate check outwww.danvillefirstbaptist.org/gain/. Event Goals: 375 Volunteers | $27,000 for meals/seeds, Pack 75,000 meals & 8,000 seed packets

FBC Music Ministries

Choir practice will begin on Monday evening, September 10th, from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal or circle “C” on your connect card! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

Come & Help in The Kitchen! We are looking for big hearts to help us out in the kitchen on Wednesday evenings beginning on 9/5. Here’s how you can help & the estimated time needed; Food Prep (3 hours), Setup (1 hour), Serving (1.5 hours) & Clean-up (1.5 hours). If you are interested in helping, please contact the church office.

Techies Needed

Projector Tech: If you love worship music and can navigate a computer, we could use a talented computer tech to run our lyrics for worship
services. If you are that person, contact the church office.

Video Tech (New!): You will be controlling multiple cameras via one master computer. If you have an eye for live broadcasting and enjoy multitasking, please sign up by calling the church office.

Project Love: September 29/Day of Service & September 30 @ 5pm/Night of Worship – FBC, Iron Mill & Redeemer join together to love on the Danville community through service projects! More info to come. www.projectlovedanville.com