Pick Up Basketball will start today at 2 PM in the Beveridge Family Life Center. It will be every Sunday afternoon unless there is something scheduled in the BFLC. Please contact the office with questions.

Yaddah Pearls are starting a new Bible Study tomorrow, February 22 at 9 AM in the Church Library. All women are invited to join them as they prepare for Easter with the study “The Easter Experience”.

Midweek Menu this week: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wed. February 24. The menu for this week is Meteoric Meatloaf, Molecular Macaroni & Cheese, Seismic Stewed Tomatoes, Galactic Green Beans & Diffused Desserts!!   Please sign up by Monday, February 22 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office.   Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge.

The Ministry of The Word the NEXT Lord’s Day Sunday, February 28

9:00 AM & 10:30 AM “Victorious Christian Living” ~ Concentrated Study ~ Pastor Dawes Dunham

An updated Church Directory is available in the foyer. Please pick one up if you would like a copy at home. Please let the office know if you see additions or corrections that need to be made.

A Baptismal Service is being planned for Sunday, April 3. If you are interested in being baptized, please speak to one of the pastors.

Another Exploring FBC class is being planned for the first three Sundays in March. This will be held at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room and is for anyone who would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. Contact Pastor Dawes if you have questions.

 World Day of Prayer and Lenten Programs & Teas for 2016 ~ Church addresses are posted on ramp bulletin board. All services begin at 1:30 PM; Men & Women are invited; Child care is provided; Any cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced over WPGM radio station; Feb. 24 ~ Iron Mill Church (Formerly Community Alliance); March 2 ~ First Baptist Church; March 9 ~ Shiloh United Church of Christ; March 16 ~ St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.   A period of refreshments and fellowship will follow each program. Finger foods (small sandwiches, cookies, brownies, bars, breads) are needed on March 2 when our church hosts this event. Please bring your donations to the tea and drop them off in the kitchen. Call the office for more information.

Midweek Menu this week: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wed. February 17. The menu for this week is Most Scrumptious Ham served with Perfect Potatoes and Crunchy Corn, along with Distinctly Delectable Desserts. Please sign up by Monday, February 15 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office.   Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge.

Auditions for Praise Band will be held Thursday, February 25th.   Email Pastor John if you are interested at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

A Baptismal Service is being planned for Sunday, April 3. If you are interested in being baptized, please speak to one of the pastors.

Another Exploring FBC class is being planned for the first three Sundays in March. This will be held at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room and is for anyone who would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. Contact Pastor Dawes if you have questions.

GAiN Warehouse will be packing used clothing for Syrian Refugees on Feb. 16 (9am-2pm) and Tracing/Cutting Luo Pads on Feb. 18 (8:30am-12 noon). If you are interested in helping with these projects, contact the office.

Yaddah Pearls are starting a new study Monday, February 22, at 9:00 AM in the Church Library. It is “The Easter Experience” which is a video driven DVD 6 week series about the passion and resurrection of Jesus. It brings these events to life and makes the experience personal. All women are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

 Finger foods (small sandwiches, cookies, brownies, bars, breads) are needed on March 2 when our church hosts this event. Please bring your donations to the tea and drop them off in the kitchen. Talk to Diane Gelbaugh for more information.

An updated Church Directory is available in the foyer. Please pick one up if you would like a copy at home. Please let the office know if you see additions or corrections that need to be made.

Updated Missionary Prayer Letters are available in the chapel hallway. Stop by to pick up new letters to help you better pray for our missionary families.

ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY ~ JANUARY 27, 2016 ~ 6:30 PM ~ SANCTUARY

Once a year the church body meets to review the year we have just completed and look ahead to the New Year. We vote on budgets and members for the boards and committees. At this meeting we will be presenting a report on preliminary findings of possible facility renovation and expansion. We will also present a plan for addressing the Sunday morning schedule question.   Members are urged to attend. All others are invited and welcome, but may not vote.

The Budgets , including the General, Missions, & Building Fund, are posted on the bulletin board for your review. The Annual Report is available for you to pick up today.  Child care will be available for all ages. So that plans may be made, please sign up today at the Information Desk or call the Office by January 20. Nursery Care will be for Infants – 3 year olds, with supervised play for all others ages.

DIRECTORY UPDATE! HELP US REVISE OUR DIRECTORY!
If your contact information has changed or you have never given us your information we would love to hear from you today. Directory Update forms are at the Information Desk or simply place your information (name, address & phone number) on your Connect Card & circle the “U”. Thanks.

Haiti Trip:
You will soon be hearing more details about the recent Haiti trip. The next trip is scheduled for April 16-23. If you would like to be a part of this trip, pick up an application at the Information Desk. They are due February 1. Please talk toPastor Dawes if you have questions.

Exploring FBC begins today. Please join this class, taught by Pastor Dawes, if you are interested in finding out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. The class will meet at 9:00 AM for three Sundays in the Conference Room.

Midweek Menu this week: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, January 20. The menu for this week is Creamy Chicken & Waffles, savory corn, and refreshing desserts. Please sign up by Monday, Jan. 18 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge. Desserts are provided on a volunteer basis.

The Open Door Ladies Bible Study is starting this week at 9 AM on Tuesday mornings. You may sign up for this study and pick up a book in the foyer. This is the same study that also meets on Wednesday evenings.

Sign-up sheets for Upward Saturday Kitchen Crew and food are on a clipboard in the kitchen. Please stop by to sign up if you can help or would like to make a food donation.

ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY ~ JANUARY 27, 2016 ~ 6:30 PM ~ SANCTUARY

Once a year the church body meets to review the year we have just completed and look ahead to the New Year. We vote on budgets and members for the boards and committees. At this meeting we will be presenting a report on preliminary findings of possible facility renovation and expansion. We will also present a plan for addressing the Sunday morning schedule question.   Members are urged to attend. All others are invited and welcome, but may not vote.

The Budgets , including the General, Missions, & Building Fund, are posted on the bulletin board for your review. The Annual Report will be available for you to pick up next Sunday.

DIRECTORY UPDATE! HELP US REVISE OUR DIRECTORY! If your contact information has changed or you have never given us your information we would love to hear from you today. Directory Update forms are at the Information Desk or simply place your information (name, address & phone number) on your Connect Card & circle the “U”. Thanks.

Pictures Needed : If you have any pictures of church events that you would like to include in our “Year in Review” highlighting various ministries at FBC, please have them to the office by January 19.

Haiti Trip: You will soon be hearing more details about the recent Haiti trip. The next trip is scheduled for April 16-23. If you would like to be a part of this trip, pick up an application at the Information Desk this morning. They are due February 1. Please talk toPastor Dawes if you have questions.

THRIVE Young Adult Christmas Party  will be held today, January 10, from 5:00-9:00 PM. Contact the office for details.

Exploring FBC begins next Sunday.  If you are interested in finding out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership, plan on attending this 3 week class in the Conference Room at 9:00 AM. Contact Pastor Dawes if you are interested or have questions.

The Ministry of The Word the NEXT Lord’s Day Sunday, January 17 ~ “Sanctity of Life” Sunday
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM “Life As God Intended” Pastor Harry Wonderland, 6:00 PM ~ Bible Study

Pictures Needed : If you have any pictures of church events that you would like to include in our “Year in Review” highlighting various ministries at FBC, please have them to the office by January 19.

Haiti Trip: You will soon be hearing more details about the recent Haiti trip. The next trip is scheduled for April 16-23. If you would like to be a part of this trip, pick up an application at the Information Desk this morning. They are due February 1. Please talk to Gary Lewis, Donna Outt, or Pastor Dawes if you have questions.

In the event of inclement weather , please listen to WPGM (96.7 FM) or WGRC (91.3 & 107.7 Bloomsburg) for church service changes. Also, if DASD cancels school, all Mid-week Ministries are canceled as well. All scheduling changes will also be posted on our web-site at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org.

Please continue to check outside Springer Chapel for new missionary letters, that are added weekly

~ Mark Your Calendar ~

January 17, 24, 31 ~ Exploring FBC

January 27 ~ Annual Meeting

February 19-21 ~ Jr. High Snow Camp

February 26-28 ~ Sr. High Snow Camp

February 24 ~ Awana Grand Prix Derby Race

March 13 ~ Missionaries Keith & Beverly Sellers

March 20 ~ Missionaries Sam & Connie Gill

July 11-17 ~ Vacation Bible School

July 19 ~ Family Fun Day

This Wednesday, January 6 everyone is invited to attend a special Awana Evening with guest missionary Gary Goodrow.  A meal will be served at 4:45-5:45 with the program to follow. The meal this week is Colorful Chicken Pot Pie, Candied Carrots, Colorful Jello & Captivating Desserts. Please sign up by Jan. 3 in SBS, on the ramp bulletin board or by calling the office. Suggested donation is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge. Desserts are provided on a volunteer basis – bring one to share anytime! All Awana kids and parents are encouraged to attend and all adults are invited.

Attention Bells of Joy & Choir Members: The Bells of Joy will start regular rehearsals tomorrow, January 4th.  Regular Choir Rehearsals will begin next Sunday, January 10. The choir will sing  on January 17th. 

THRIVE Young Adult Christmas Party – Sunday, January 10, 5-9 PM in a local home. Please contact the church officel for more information.

The Nominating Committee has been meeting and has a list of nominees posted on the ramp bulletin board.  Please direct any questions or concerns to a member of the committee. 

Question: What happens at FBC every year In

Answer

Please pray & listen for God’s direction for how you can help with this great ministry to our community.

Exploring FBC , a class for those interested in finding out more about our church, baptism and/or membership, is being planned for Sunday mornings January 17, 24 & 31. Please contact the office or Pastor Dawes if you are interested in attending.

Ladies of all ages: Spring Bible studies will begin this month. Tuesday morning (9 AM) Bible Study starts  January 19 & Wednesday eveningstudies begin next week. Both groups will be studying “Sermon on the Mount” by Jen Wilkin. Stop by the sign up table in the Foyer to pick up a book. (suggested donation is $15.)

 SURGE: CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS: May 13-15, Harvey Cedars Conference Center. 

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday. If you would like to help out our area Food Bank, please bring Macaroni & Cheese dinners and place them in the basket in the foyer. If you would like to make a monetary gift, please make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank.  

THRIVE Young Adult Christmas Party will be held Sunday, January 10th at Buddy & Katie Yargers from 5:00-9:00 PM. Please contact Lynn Wintersteen or Sheri Croll for more information.  

Mid week Jr. High Youth and Adult Studies will begin on January 13.

Attention Choir Members and Bells of Joy Regular Choir Rehearsals  will begin on Sunday, January 10. The choir will sing on January 17th. Bells of Joy will start regular rehearsals on Monday, January 4th.

The Nominating Committee has been meeting and has a list of nominees posted on the ramp bulletin board. Please direct any questions or concerns to a member of the committee.