Annual reports: Pick up your copy today in the main lobby to see what God’s been up to in 2017! You do not have to be a member to get one!  Annual Meeting is Wednesday @ 6:30pm.

Sweets Needed for Sweethearts  We are in need of desserts to accompany the dinner on Friday, February 9th at our Reclaiming Intimacy marriage conference. Please deliver them Friday, 2/9 to the Kitchen.

2018 Nominations Have Been Posted! A list of nominees for our various committees and boards is posted on the ramp bulletin board. Please direct any questions or concerns to a member of the Nominating Committee (noted on list of nominees) prior to our Annual Business Meeting on January 31st.

FBC Connect Coming Soon! 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 February 11, 18 & 25 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!Calling All Greeters! Training in the BFLC (far side) Sunday, February 11th during Sunday School hour (9:15 to 10:15 am). Questions – or if you can not attend – call Linda Sue Davies.

VBS! Save the Date! July 9-13 6-8:30pm and Family Fun Day July 15. 

• Nursery – For infants through 2 years.
• Awana – Energetic Bible learning & growing time for our children.
  Age 3 through 6th Grade. (BFLC)
• Jr. High Youth Group – Devotions, discussion, games & food!
  Grades 6-8. Youth Room (BFLC hall – Room 06)
• Ladies’ Bible Study – “God of Creation” by Jen Wilkin ~ A study of Genesis
  Room 230 (3^rd Floor over offices)
• Women’s Grief Group – “Recovering from Losses in Life” by H. Norman Wright, a grief and trauma counselor. Call Tassy for info.
  Room 105 (Upper BFLC Hallway – through the sanctuary to hallway)
• Prayer & Bible Study Group – Prayer & a Bible study focusing on John
  Pastor Dave & Jinny Mouw. Pastor Dawes’ Office (Main Level)
• Adult Bible Study – Pastor Paul will be studying the book of Judges
  Conference Room (across from the church office)
• Couples Study – “What the Bible says on Love, Marriage & Sex” by
  Dr. David Jeremiah – Adults/singles/couples. Pastor Dawes.
  Room 104 (Upper BFLC Hallway – through the sanctuary to hallway)

~ The Library will be open! ~

Reclaiming Intimacy Marriage Conference ~ February 9 & 10 ~ Tickets | Event Schedule | Bruce’s full bio; www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/couples

Special Business Meeting Recap If you missed the Special Business Meeting last Sunday, feel free to pick up an informational letter at the Info Desk. You can also visit our homepage to read the letter and see the Vision 2018 video from Pastor Dawes! If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns regarding items discussed at the meeting, please contact Ardie Kissinger, Jim Hawkins, or Bob Davies. You can also submit it to the office as well. Please have all responses in by February 7th.

Awana Derby Grandprix! The kiddos have begun working on their cars for the big race on Saturday, March 3rd, 2-4pm! We will also be having our first ever Derby Workshop where parents and kiddos can get help from the pros! This will take place on Friday, February 23rd. If you would like to help out at the Derby Workshop, the sign-up sheet is on the ramp bulletin board.

Lost & Found will be located in the Kitchen Lobby today. Please pick up your lost treasures ASAP! Any items leftover will be donated to the Salvation Army on February 12th.

MegaForce Ministry is Coming!! March 10, Steve Carrier and the MegaForce Team will give a high octane performance as they bend metal bars, break concrete blocks, and much more! They share that God is your true source of power in life and to seek Him with your whole heart! You will definitely want to bring your friends to this!! More info to come!

Please Note! Pastor Dawes had surgery this past Wednesday (it went well!) and will need several weeks to recover. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 1/24 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatball Hoagies, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, January 22 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.

Special Business Meeting Recap If you missed the Special Business Meeting last Sunday, feel free to pick up an informational letter at the Info Desk. You can also visit our homepage to read the letter and see the Vision 2018 video from Pastor Dawes! If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns regarding items discussed at the meeting, please contact Ardie Kissinger, Jim Hawkins, or Bob Davies. You can also submit it to the office as well. Please have all responses in by February 7th.

Ministry Fair Recap Despite icy conditions, the Ministry Fair went off without a hitch! 52 ministries were enthusiastically represented. Thank you to the many volunteers who put a lot of time and effort into their setups. A special thank you to Ruth Ann Hawkins for coordinating!

The Annual Business Meeting is on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30pm. All are invited to come and hear what God is doing in and through FBC. Please note, only members may vote.

Winter Mosaic Event All “55+ ers” are invited to our Ministry & Outreach for Senior Adults In Christ event on Saturday January 27. We’ll gather from 1:00-4:00pm for a “ Game and Gab” time at Steve and Patty Miller‘s home. Please sign up in advance and bring a dessert or snack to share. Any questions, call Lynn Wonderland.

Please Note! Pastor Dawes will be having surgery this Wednesday and will need several weeks to recover. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Midweek Ministries are Back!!  Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 PM

Memorial Poinsettias Today is the last day to pick them up!

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. January’s need is Macaroni & Cheese.

Midweek Ministries are Coming!! Check out the info table in the main lobby and sign up for a study today! There’s a variety of studies to meet the variety of needs!

Annual Reports Needed The Annual Business Meeting on January 31st will be here before you know it! All Ministry, Committee & Board leaders, please turn your reports into the office by January 17th.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 1/3 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Pulled Pork Sliders, Coleslaw, Crandberry Jello Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Tuesday, January 2 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.

Ministry Fair 2018 has been scheduled for Sunday, January 14th at 9:15am. We are so excited to share with our church body all the different areas one can be the hands and feet of Jesus! Each ministry is encouraged to setup a table to explain their ministry to info seekers. The theme this year is: Gifts Given, Gifts Shared. Heads of ministries, if you did not receive the Ministry Fair Info Sheet, please contact Ruth Ann Hawkins.

Life Group Starting! Ted & Susan Hancock welcome you to their home for a Life Group Study beginning January 18th from 7-8:30pm. More info to come. If you are interested in joining please call or text them.

Baptism Service A Baptism Service has been scheduled for Sunday, January 21st at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, or would like more information please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office to be connected with a pastor.

Weather Cancellations If you are ever wondering if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather, here’s where you can find your answers:

• Our website: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org
• Radio Stations WPGM (96.7 FM & 1570 AM) and WGRC (107.7 FM, 91.3 FM, 90.7 FM & 107.1 FM) will be notified
• Danville School Decisions – If Danville Schools are dismissed early or cancelled on a Wednesday, then our Wednesday evening Family Dinner and activities are cancelled as well.

Marriage Seminar Coming to First Baptist on  ~ February 9-10 – House on the Rock Family Ministries will be coming to FBC with guest speaker Bruce McCracken! Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. ~ More Information to Come! ~

Houston Trip Love Offering While the team is preparing for their trip from January 13-20, we can begin supporting the team in prayer. Monetary support can be put in the Love Offering envelopes in the pews with “Houston” noted on the front. Checks can be made out to FBC with “Houston” in the memo.

New Year’s Eve Desserts Needed Desserts are needed for the New Years Eve Dinner & a Movie. Donations can be dropped off in the kitchen, Sunday December 31st. Thank you in advance!

Haiti 13 Missions Team! April 4-11, 2018 – Sign up today! Applications can be found at the Info Desk in the main lobby. The first training session is on January 21!

Because of your Love In Action…

• Christmas Cookies were brought to 23 of our Shut-ins during our
  caroling outing on Sunday evening, December 17!
• The Christmas Tree of Love program reached out & blessed 27 families (74 people!) in our community. Special thanks to Ruth Ann Hawkins for coordinating this program!
• 380 Truckers were blessed through donations FBC & other local churches provided

UPDATE: 2018 Houston Relief Missions Trip – The trip has been set!!! The official dates are January 13-20. There are only a few spots left! If you’re interested in joining the team, please call the church office at (570) 275-1511.

Calling All Orchestra Instrument Musicians! On Christmas Eve, we invite our talented musicians to come together and play a few hymns for the Christmas Eve traditional service (7:30pm).  If you are interested in playing, please contact Pastor John by emailing pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org for music and information (rehearsal, etc.).

Holiday Offerings Our members voted to split the Thanksgiving Offering between Christmas gifts for our missionaries and our relief mission trip to Houston, TX in January. The Christmas Offering will be allocated towards future vision of our Building Fund.

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this month.

Baptism Service A Baptism Service has been scheduled for Sunday, January 21st at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, or would like more information please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office to be connected with a pastor.

Life Group Starting! Ted & Susan Hancock welcome you to their home for a Life Group Study beginning January 18th from 7-8:30pm. More info to come. If you are interested in joining please call or text them.

Midweek Meals & Ministries Will Resume on January 3rd!

Christmas Cookies for Our Shut-Ins – We’ll be plating up a yummy assortment of Christmas cookies for our Shut-ins beginning at 4pm in the kitchen then dividing into groups to go caroling! If you would like to provide cookies, please bring them to the kitchen Dec. 16-17.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, our Sunday School program is sponsoring a Tree of Love, located in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament and return the unwrapped gift items in a Christmas-style gift bag or bags to the church office by Dec. 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thank you!

New Year’s Eve Celebration! Join us in the BFLC at 5pm for Dinner & a Movie! We’ll be enjoying Italian food & watching The Case For Christ! The true story of Lee Strobel an investigative journalist – and avowed atheist – who applies his skills to disprove the Christian faith of his wife… with life-altering results.

New Years SKI TRIP! Dec. 31-Jan.1 – All young adults are invited! Bring your friends!

Destination: Ski Sawmill during their New Year’s Eve Special

Transportation: Church Van

Overnight Accommodations: Three Springs in Morris, PA

Cost: $50 – Due December 24th

    Includes: Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Transportation

Additional Cost: Lift Tickets: $21, Ski Rentals: $16, 

    Snowboard Rentals: $18, Helmet Rentals: $4,
     Group Lesson for 1 hour: $15

DECEMBER EVENTS

New Years SKI TRIP! Dec. 31-Jan.1 – All young adults are invited! Bring your friends!

Destination: Ski Sawmill during their New Years Eve Special

Transportation: Church Van

Overnight Accommodations: Three Springs in Morris, PA

Cost: $50 – Due December 24th; Includes: Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Transportation

Baptism Service A Baptism Service has been scheduled for Sunday, January 21st at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, or would like more information please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office to be connected with a pastor.

Last Chance for Memorial Poinsettias! These can be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please call the church office by December 14th to place your order.

Christmas Tracts & More! Check out the Tract Rack for holiday inspired tracts, 2018 calendars, as well as the new Our Daily Bread devotional. These free resources help in sharing encouragement and the good news!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 12/13 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Hot Dogs, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Apple Sauce & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, December 11 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.

Special Business Meeting Outcome: Our members voted last Sunday to split the Thanksgiving Offering between Christmas gifts for our missionaries and our relief mission trip to Houston, TX in January. The Christmas Offering will be allocated towards future vision of our Building Fund.

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this month.

Life Group Starting! Ted & Susan Hancock welcome you to their home for a Life Group Study beginning January 18th from 7-8:30pm. More info to come. If you are interested in joining please call or text them.

Ministry Fair 2018 has been scheduled for Sunday, January 14th at 9:15am. We are so excited to share with our church body all the different areas one can be the hands and feet of Jesus! Each ministry is encouraged to setup a table to explain their ministry to info seekers. The theme this year is: Gifts Given, Gifts Shared. Heads of ministries, if you did not receive the Ministry Fair Info Sheet, please contact Ruth Ann Hawkins.

FBC Connect Class Continues! 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! The final session of this class is on December 17 in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Weather Cancellations If you are ever wondering if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather, check out the following:

• Our website: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org
• Radio Stations WPGM (96.7 FM & 1570 AM) and WGRC (107.7 FM, 91.3 FM, 90.7 FM & 107.1 FM) will be notified
• Danville School Decisions – If Danville Schools are dismissed early or cancelled on a Wednesday, then our Wednesday evening Family Dinner and activities are cancelled as well.

Christmas Cookies for Our Shut-Ins – We’ll be plating up a yummy assortment of Christmas cookies for our Shut-ins beginning at 4pm in the kitchen then dividing into groups to go caroling! If you would like to provide cookies, please bring them to the kitchen December 16 or 17.

Children’s Clothes Needed – Good Samaritan Mission is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at 491 Ferry Street, Danville. Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use will be passed along to GAiN.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, our Sunday School program is sponsoring a Tree of Love, located in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament and return the unwrapped gift items in a Christmas-style gift bag or bags to the church office by December 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thanks for caring!

Cookies & Caroling – December 15 – Caroling down Mill Street. We’ll be meeting up with others from Redeemer & Iron Mill churches by the FNB Bank at 6pm to carol, then heading to Redeemer for cookies & hot cocoa.  December 17 – Caroling to our dear Shut-ins. We’ll be plating up a yummy assortment of Christmas cookies for our Shut-ins beginning at 4pm in the kitchen then dividing into groups to go caroling! Cookies are Needed! If you would like to provide cookies, please bring them to the kitchen December 16 or 17.

The Barnabas Basket – During the first weekend of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer today. The need for December is Canned Goods.

Memorial Poinsettias can now be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please call the church office by December 14th to place your order.

Christmas Tracts & More! Check out the Tract Rack for holiday inspired tracts, 2018 calendars, as well as the new Our Daily Bread devotional. These free resources help in sharing encouragement and the good news!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, December 6: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, December 4 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.

2018 Houston Relief Missions Trip – FBC is in the beginning stages of putting a relief missions trip together! We would be driving down to Houston, Texas to assist the hurricane stricken area from January 5-13. More details to come! If you’re interested in being on the team, please call the church office.

Special Business Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, December 3 at 9:10am in the sanctuary. It will be brief so you’ll have time for your Sunday Bible class. The items to be discussed will be the Thanksgiving & Christmas Offerings and how they will be allocated. All are welcome to attend, however only members can vote.

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this month.Children’s Church Wraps up Sunday 12/3 This allows the children and adults helping to enjoy the special musical offerings during the Christmas season. Children’s Church will resume on January 7. Thank you Rosann & Team!

FBC Connect Class Begins this Sunday! 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 December 3, 10 & 17 in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday – With all of the recent tragedies happening, the Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, December 4th in the BFLC (gym).

Make a Difference! Do you wish you could share the gospel easily and naturally? Then you won’t want to miss the Make a Difference training seminar at Bloomsburg Christian Church on Saturday 12/9 from 9am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided. A Love Offering will be taken.  Reserve your seat today by calling (570) 784-3740.

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a
full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Children’s Clothes Needed – Good Samaritan Mission is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at 491 Ferry Street, Danville. Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use will be passed along to GAiN.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, our Sunday School program is sponsoring a Tree of Love, located in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament and return the unwrapped gift items in a Christmas-style gift bag or bags to the church office by December 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thanks for caring!

Christmas Gifts for Truckers! During the Christmas season, FBC has been partnering with Pastor Howard Long for many years  in his ministry to truck drivers  at the Buckhorn Chapel! This year’s need is fruit cups and cookies! If you would like to participate please bring your cookies, 4 per ziplock baggie, to the collection box in the kitchen on December 12 & 13. Fruit cups can be dropped off anytime until December 13 in the collection box in the kitchen.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 11/29 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Cheeseburger Pie, Carrot Raisin Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, November 27 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.

Memorial Poinsettias: Poinsettias may be ordered in honor or in memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 no later than December  14th.

Special Business Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, December 3 at 9:10am in the sanctuary. It will be brief so you’ll have time for your Sunday Bible class. The items to be discussed will be the Thanksgiving & Christmas Offerings and how they will be allocated. All are welcome to attend, however only members can vote.

Thanksgiving Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this weekend.Make a Difference! Do you wish you could share the gospel easily and naturally? Then you won’t want to miss the Make a Difference training seminar at Bloomsburg Christian Church on Saturday 12/9 from 9am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided. A Love Offering will be taken.  Reserve your seat today by calling (570) 784-3740.

Dominican Republic Mission Trip!! Wellsboro First Baptist Church would like to invite any medical personnel to come along with them to the Dominican Republic January 6-16. There are 4 spots that need to be filled on their team. If you are interested, please contact Peggy Thomas at apthomas@epix.net by December 1st!

FBC Connect Class Begins Next Week! 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 December 3, 10 & 17 in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Red Cross Blood Drive Next Week: With all of the recent tragedies happening, the Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, December 4th in the BFLC (gym).

Christmas Tracts & More! Check out the Tract Rack for holiday inspired tracts, 2018 calendars, as well as the new Our Daily Bread devotional. These free resources help in sharing encouragement and the good news!

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 the BFLC from 9-12pm. All are welcome!

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a
full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Because of your Love In Action… Jubilee Kitchen was a big success! There was plenty of food and help to go around! Thank you to all who supported this event. A special thank you to those who helped serve; youth, Daughters of the Divine, the Jenney family and to Diane Gelbaugh who coordinated it!

Children’s Clothes Needed: Good Samaritan Mission is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at 491 Ferry Street, Danville. Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use will be passed along to GAiN.

Christmas Tree of Love: Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, the Sunday School is sponsoring a Tree of Love. You will find the tree in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament from the tree and return it unwrapped in a Christmas-style gift bag to the church office by December 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thanks for caring!

The Jubilee Kitchen is looking for Drivers! Volunteers are needed to pick up donuts and bread goods each Saturday morning at 8:00am from Dunkin Donuts, Weis and Giant, and deliver them to the Jubilee Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church. If interested, please call Nancy Davies, Director, at (570) 594-2512.

NO Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 11/22 – Please join us for our Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7:00PM.

Weather Cancellations If you are ever wondering if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather, here’s where you can find your answers:

• Our website: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org
• Radio Stations WPGM (96.7 FM & 1570 AM) and WGRC (107.7 FM, 91.3 FM, 90.7 FM & 107.1 FM) will be notified
• Danville School Decisions – If Danville Schools are dismissed early or cancelled on a Wednesday, then our Wednesday evening Family Dinner and activities are cancelled as well.

Children’s Clothes Needed: Good Samaritan Mission, 491 Ferry Street, Danville is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes.  Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use is passed along to GAiN.

New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. The new FBC address is 12 Brookside Drive, Danville, PA 17821.

The Jubilee Kitchen is looking for Drivers! Volunteers are needed to pick up donuts and bread goods each Saturday morning at 8:00am from Dunkin Donuts, Weis and Giant, and deliver them to the Jubilee Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church. If interested, please call Nancy Davies, Director, at (570) 594-2512.

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Teachers and Mentors Needed  Sunday Bible School is looking for teachers (primarily for our 2^nd grade class), assistants, and substitutes to provide our children with a firm spiritual foundation.  If you are willing to make this one year commitment, or would like to know more about it, please contact the office or call Lisa Houser, Superintendent.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 11/15 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Corn & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, November 13 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.

30 Hour Famine is Almost Here! Our Youth will be taking part in the 30 Hour Famine on November 17-18 to help raise awareness and funds. Would you stand with us in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Donations can be made online by going to our youth events page at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org or checks can be made out to World Vision and placed in the offering box on the wall by the office.

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a
full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Because of your Love In Action… THANK YOU!

• 107 Bibles were collected for WGRC’s 2017 Bible Drive
• 147.6 pounds of Pet Food was given to Awana for the Danville SPCA
• Mountains of candy were collected for Trunk-or-Treat
• The “largest amount of items” were given towards the College Care Packages in the program’s 10 year existence!

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 18! Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated for this meal. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh for dessert donations and/or if you would like to help out. CORRECTION: monetary donations can be made out to FBC with Jubilee Kitchen in the memo.

The Jubilee Kitchen is also looking for Drivers! Volunteers are needed to pick up donuts and bread goods each Saturday morning at 8:00am from Dunkin Donuts, Weis and Giant, and deliver them to the Jubilee Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church. If interested, please call Nancy Davies, Director, at (570) 594-2512.

A Heartfelt Thank You to All Active & Retired Military – “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” – Arthur Ashe. Thank you for sharing all of your pictures! They can be picked up in the main foyer on Sunday.