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Sunday, January 13, 2019

Posted on Jan 12, 2019 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prep for Annual Business Meeting on January 30

Board/Committee Nominations have been posted on the ramp bulletin board. Please direct any questions to a member of the Nominating Committee prior to our Annual Business meeting.
2019 Budget has also been posted on the ramp bulletin board for your review. Any questions, see Jason Martello prior to meeting.
All Ministry Leaders need to turn in their reports by 1/16. This is your chance to let us all know what God’s been doing in you ministry!
Revised FBC Constitution Please pick up your copy of our revised constitution at the Info Desk. We’ll be voting on this at the meeting.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, January 16: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Ham, Mac-n-Cheese, Broccoli & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 1/14 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.

Pizza with the Pastors – Sunday @ 12PM in the gym -New to FBC? Join the pastors for an informal time together to get better acquainted!

The Great Date Night with Mark Cable – February 23 6-8:30PM – Couples, get ready for an evening of music, laughs and encouragement! Dinner, Prizes, Childcare! Tickets are $30/couple & can be purchased until Feb. 18 at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org. Invite your friends! Questions? Call 570.275.1511

Costa Rica Mission Trip – July 28-Aug 4 – A team is currently being put together to minister to the people of Costa Rica! The focus will be construction and medical. If you are interested, stop by the Info Desk and pick up an Application and Info Letter. Applications are due January 27th!

Last Call for Jan. 27 Baptisms! During Sunday AM Services! Let a pastor know TODAY if you are interested in being baptized!

FBC Music Ministries Choir will begin on Monday evening, January 14th, from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal! 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, January 14 at 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. 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.

Ladies Open Door Bible Study – New Study beginning Tues 1/15 at 9AM & Wed 1/16 at 6PM – Beginning with Genesis 12, discover how God orchestrates everything for His glory and the good of His people, and see how the God of creation and covenant is the same yesterday, today and forever. This 10 week study is great no matter where you are in your spiritual journey! The workbook is a suggested donation of $14. Childcare is available and can be requested at sign-up. See you there!

Children’s Church Begins Next Week Ages 4yrs-4th grade | During the 10:30am service. If you would like support this ministry by helping, please circle “C” on your connect card or contact the church office at (570) 275-1511! *Safe Church clearance is required.

Awana: Sparks & T&T Clubs 1/16 – Flashlight/Glow Night – Get your glow on!! 1/23 – Derby Car Kits go on sale at club – Block kits $3 Pre-carved $5 2/22 – Derby Workshop – 4-8PM in the gym – more info at club 3/2 – Awana Grandprix Derby Race!! – 2-4:30PM in the gym

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Posted on Jan 5, 2019 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. January’s need is for Canned Fruit.

Ladies Bible Study Steering Team Meeting will be held at Muffin Man at 9AM on Tuesday (1/8). If you need childcare, please contact Heather Hess.

Annual Reports Needed The Annual Business Meeting on January 30th will be here before you know it! All Ministry, Committee & Board leaders, please turn your reports into the office by January 17th.

Soup Can Need In this season for soup, the Mission Board is in need of empty, clean, 10.5oz soup cans. Please drop off by the kitchen.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, January 9: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 1/7 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”.

FBC Connect Class: 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 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) during the Sunday School hour. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office! Happening January 6, 13 & 20.

The Great Date Night with Mark Cable – February 23 6-8:30 PM – Couples, get ready for an evening of music, laughs and encouragement! Dinner, Prizes, Childcare! Tickets are $30/couple & can be purchased until Feb. 18 at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org. Invite your friends! Questions? Call 570.275.1511.

Costa Rica Mission Trip – July 28-Aug 4, 2019 – A team is currently being put together to minister to the people of Costa Rica! The focus will be construction and medical. If you are interested, stop by the Info Desk and pick up an Application and Info Letter. Applications are due January 27th!

Baptism Service is coming up during Sunday AM services on January 27th! Let Pastor Paul know if you are interested in being baptized!

Pizza with the Pastors – January 13 @ 12PM – New to FBC? Join the pastors for an informal time together to get better acquainted! Sign up at the Info Desk!

The Forge Men’s Group – 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.

Ladies Open Door Bible Study – Beginning with Genesis 12, discover how God orchestrates everything for His glory and the good of His people, and see how the God of creation and covenant is the same yesterday, today and forever. This 10 week study is great no matter where you are in your spiritual journey! The workbook is a suggested donation of $14. Childcare is available and can be requested at sign-up. See you there! Begins Tuesday, Jan 15 at 9AM / Wednesday, Jan 16 at 6:00 PM.

Ladies Grief Group – Wednesdays | 6PM | Beginning Jan. 9 – They will begin their new study, Grief-God’s Help in Times of Sorrow by Cathy Gardner Maddams & Jim Reapsome. “When dealing with a painful loss, we often ask ourselves questions such as, What am I going to do with my life? How will I get through each day? What if I never stop crying? The journey of healing is a long one that requires time, patience and loving support. God understands your pain.” The workbook for the study is a suggested donation of $7. Sign up today in the main lobby!

Midweek Ministries resume Wednesday!

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Posted on Dec 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.

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 Canned Fruit.

Soup Can Need – In this season for soup, the Mission Board is in need of empty, clean, 10.5oz soup cans. Please drop off by the kitchen. Thanks!

Baptism Service Coming! There will be a baptism service taking place on January 27. If you are interested in being baptized at this service, let the pastors know by January 13!

No Midweek Meal or Ministries 1/2 – Both will resume January 9th.

New Year’s Eve Celebration! Join us in the gym at 5pm for Dinner & a Movie! We’ll be serving Chinese food for dinner. Suggested donation of $5/person or $15/family. Dessert donations are greatly appreciated!

Weather Cancellations – Ever wonder if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather? Here’s where you can find your answer:

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.

Costa Rica Mission Trip: July 28-Aug 4 – A team is currently being put together to minister to the people of Costa Rica! The focus will be construction and medical. If you are interested, stop by the Info Desk and pick up an Application and Info Letter. Applications are due January 27th!

Church Directories Available – Pick up your free copy in the main lobby! You do not have to be a member to get one!

Ladies Open Door Bible Study – God of Covenant, by Jen Wilkin – Beginning with Genesis 12, discover how God orchestrates everything for His glory and the good of His people, and see how the God of creation and covenant is the same yesterday, today and forever. This 10 week study is great no matter where you are in your spiritual journey! The workbook is a suggested donation of $14. Childcare is available and can be requested at sign-up. See you there!

Ladies Grief Group – Wednesdays | 6PM | Beginning Jan. 9 – They will begin their new study, Grief-God’s Help in Times of Sorrow by Cathy Gardner Maddams & Jim Reapsome. “When dealing with a painful loss, we often ask ourselves questions such as, What am I going to do with my life? How will I get through each day? What if I never stop crying? The journey of healing is a long one that requires time, patience and loving support. God understands your pain.” The workbook for the study is a suggested donation of $7. Sign up in the main lobby!

Because of your Love In Action…

Christmas Cookies were brought to 23 of our Shut-ins during our caroling outing on Sunday evening, December 16!
The Christmas Tree of Love program reached out & blessed 63 people in our community. A special thanks to Ruth Ann Hawkins for coordinating this program!
400 Truckers were blessed through donations FBC & other local churches provided.

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!

Annual Reports Needed The Annual Business Meeting on January 30th will be here before you know it! All Ministry, Committee & Board leaders, please turn your reports into the office by January 17th.

Christmas Letters from Our Missionaries – A flurry of Christmas letters arrived during December from around the world! Check out the

Missionary Wall located in the Springer Chapel lobby!

FBC Connect Class 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 January 6, 13 & 20 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Large Print Our Daily Bread Devotionals… OOPS! Our Daily Bread recently discovered that 2018 articles were reprinted in the new 2019 large print Jan/Feb/Mar devotions. The replacement devotions will arrive mid-January. We’ll let you know when the new ones arrive!

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Posted on Dec 22, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 5:30pm-Family Candlelight Service – Children ages 4-6 are welcome to be part of the Nativity story 7:30pm-Traditional Candlelight Service

Soup Can Need In this season for soup, the Mission Board is in need of empty, clean, 10.5oz soup cans. Please drop off by the kitchen.

December Directories are Here!: Thank you for all the info updates you’ve sent in! Directories are available for pick up at the Info Desk in the main lobby for anyone who’d like one!

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pews. The Christmas Offering will go toward funding for a new church van as well as funding for our future renovation projects.

FBC Connect Class 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 January 6, 13 & 20 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Baptism Service Coming! There will be a baptism service taking place on January 27. If you are interested in being baptized at this service, let the pastors know by January 13!

No Midweek Meal or Ministries 12/26 – Both will resume January 9th.

Combined Adult Sunday School – December 30! – 9:15am in the sanctuary to meet the Ameens! Paul was born and raised as a Muslim in Egypt, firstborn of the imam of the mosque. Trained to be a Muslim evangelist, Paul’s life was interrupted by the Lord in 1997 and he converted to Christianity. Come and hear how he and his wife, Salwa, reach out in a variety of creative ways to Muslims around the world presenting the truth of Christ’s love and teaching Christian apologetics.

New Year’s Eve Celebration! Join us in the BFLC at 5pm for Dinner & a Movie! Sign up today by contacting the church office at (570) 275-1511. We’ll be serving Chinese food for dinner. Suggested donation of $5/person or $15/family. Dessert donations are greatly appreciated!

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Posted on Dec 15, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Check out our Info Cards to see all that FBC has to offer whether it’s on Sundays or Wednesdays, for adults or children, you won’t be disappointed! Cards are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.

FBC Connect Class 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 January 6, 13 & 20 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Baptism Service will be taking place on January 27. If you are interested in being baptized at this service, let the pastors know by January 13!

Christmas Cookies for Shut-ins TODAY! We’ll be caroling to our shut-ins this evening, and we give each of them a plate of assorted Christmas cookies! If you would like to donate some yummy cookies, please bring them to kitchen today and note “shut-ins” on them. Carolers will be in the FBC kitchen at 4pm to begin plating them up.

December Directory: Thank you for all the info updates you’ve sent in! Directories will be ready for pick up in the main lobby next Sunday 12/23 for anyone who’d like one!

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pews. The Christmas Offering will go towards funding for a new church van as well as funding for our future renovation projects.

Combined Adult Sunday School – Sunday, December 30! Join us at 9:15am in the sanctuary to hear the Ameen’s testimony. Paul, was born and raised as a Muslim in Egypt, firstborn of the imam of the mosque, trained to be a Muslim evangelist, Paul’s life was interrupted by the Lord in 1997 and he converted to Christianity. Come and hear how he and his wife, Salwa, reach out in a variety of creative ways to Muslims around the world presenting the truth of Christ’s love and teaching Christian apologetics.

New Year’s Eve Celebration! Join us in the BFLC at 5pm for Dinner & a Movie! Movie: Christopher Robin!

Christopher Robin — now a family man living in London — receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher’s help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends — Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life. Great for ALL ages! To sign up, contact the church office.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! You will find the Tree of Love in the kitchen foyer by the gym entrance. 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 16th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so we can get it to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the gift card. *LAST MINUTE ORNAMENTS AVAILABLE!*

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 needs are packs of sugar-free gum 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 19. Gum packs can be dropped off anytime until December 19 in the collection boxes in the main lobby & kitchen.

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!

Soup Can Need In this season for soup, the Mission Board is in need of empty, clean, 10.5oz soup cans. The collection bin is located by the kitchen.

Baptism Service Coming! There will be a baptism service taking place on January 27. If you are interested in being baptized at this service, let the pastors know by January 13!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, December 19: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Fried Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Candied Carrots & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 12/17 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. This is the last midweek meal until January 9th. 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.

Caroling to our Shut-ins! 4pm – Join us today in the kitchen as we plate up assortments of cookies for our Shut-ins! / 5pm – Vans leave to go caroling.

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Posted on Dec 8, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 stop by the Info Desk or contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 no later than December 14th.

Adult Open Gym Cancelled for Dec. 10 – There will be no Adult Open Gym tomorrow, December 10. Plan on joining us when we resume the following week.

Christmas Tracts & More! Check out the Tract Rack for holiday inspired tracts, 2019 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 12: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chili and Cornbread & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 12/10 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.

Want to meet our pastors? Stop in and have Pizza with the Pastors TODAY following the 10:30am service! It will be an informal time to get to know them and ask questions.

Christmas Cookies for Shut-ins We’ll be caroling to our shut-ins next Sunday, and we give each of them a plate of assorted Christmas cookies! If you would like to donate some yummy cookies, please bring them to kitchen next Sunday and note “shut-ins” on them. Carolers will be in the FBC kitchen at 4pm to begin plating them up.

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pews. The Christmas Offering will go towards funding for a new church van as well as funding for our future renovation projects.

Baptism Service Coming! There will be a baptism service taking place on January 27. If you are interested in being baptized at this service, let the pastors know by January 13!

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 needs are packs of sugar-free gum 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 9. Gum packs can be dropped off anytime until December 9 in the collection boxes in the main lobby & kitchen.

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Posted on Dec 1, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cookies & Caroling December 14 – Caroling down Mill Street – We’ll be meeting up with others from Redeemer, Trinity UMC & Iron Mill churches by the FNB Bank at 6:30pm to carol, then heading to FBC for cookies & hot cocoa. December 16 – 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 on December 16.

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 Dec. 2nd. December’s need is Soup.

Blood Drive: Red Cross Blood Drive will be here tomorrow (12/3) 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!

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.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, December 5: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken Pot-Pie Crescent Roll with Apple Sauce & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 12/3 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”.

Want to meet our pastors? Stop in and have Pizza with the Pastors on Sunday, December 9 following the 10:30am service! It will be an informal time to get to know them and ask questions. If you are interested, contact the church office.

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.

December Directory Update: Our FBC directory is a compilation of names, addresses, and phone numbers for all those who attend First Baptist Church. We would like for you to be included whether you are a member, regular attendee or new to the community and planning to make FBC your family church. We’ll need your info by December 12. Current attendees/members – has your Info Changed? Please fill out the Info Card with any new info, and circle “D”. New? Please completely fill out Card and circle “D”.

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. Ladies Exercise Group – 8-9am Mondays & Fridays in the gym. Question? Contact Mairee Elliott for more information.

Wanna Be a Buddy? God’s Champions is a ministry here at FBC that shares God’s love with those who have special needs. Buddies provide one-on-one support so our special friends can enjoy their Sunday School classes, Awana and more! For more information or to volunteer, contact Michele Whitenight. You can also pick up a God’s Champions Volunteer pamphlet at the Info Desk.

Christmas Offering Envelopes will be in the pews starting next week. The Christmas Offering will go towards funding for a new church van as well as funding for our future renovation projects.

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 needs are packs of sugar-free gum 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 9. Gum packs can be dropped off anytime until December 9 in the collection boxes in the main lobby & kitchen.

Weather Cancellations

Ever wonder if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather? Here’s where you can find your answer: 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 Church Holiday Schedule – Children’s Church will wrap up after today and resume on January 20th. Many Thanks Rosann & Team!!

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Posted on Nov 23, 2018 in Newsletter |

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 stop by the Info Desk or contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 no later than December 14th.

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. December’s need is for soup.

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!

Blood Drive

Red Cross Blood Drive will be here Monday, December 3 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, November 28: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is “McBoyd” Sandwiches (egg & cheese on an English muffin – Ham/Sausage options), Breakfast Potatoes, Fruit Salad & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 11/26 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.

New to FBC?

Check out our Info Cards to see all that FBC has to offer whether it’s on Sundays or Wednesdays, for adults or children, you won’t be disappointed! Cards are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.

December Directory Update

Our FBC directory is a compilation of names, addresses, and phone numbers for all those who attend First Baptist Church. We would like for you to be included whether you are a member, regular attendee or new to the community and planning to make FBC your family church. We’ll need your info by December 12.

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.

“RightNow Media, the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies”

This huge online video library is full of studies on all different topics and is for all different ages! Get your FREE subscription today by checking it off on your connect card or emailing the office at email@danvillefirstbaptist.org

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!

Missionary Newsletters Arrive Each Week!

Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel. You will be rewarded with a new appreciation for our missionary families and have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

New Our Daily Bread Devotionals have Arrived!

You can find them at the tract rack in the main lobby. You’ll also find tracts for Christmas and many other topics! They are free for the taking. Bless someone today!

Lost Anything Recently?

Check our Lost & Found! It is located next to the kitchen across from the nursery on the parking lot level.

December Events
December 3 Red Cross Blood Drive ~ 1-6pm/BFLC
December 14 Caroling on Mill St. with other local churches ~ 6PM
December 16 Christmas Cookies & Caroling to our Shut-ins ~ 4:00PM Jr. & Sr. High Youth Christmas Party ~ 4:30PM
December 23 Birthday Party for Jesus ~ 9:15AM
December 24 Family Candle Light Christmas Eve Service ~ 5:30PM Traditional Candle Light Christmas Eve Service ~ 7:30PM
December 26 No Midweek Meal or Ministries meeting
December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner & Movie! More info to come!

Children’s Church Holiday Schedule
Children’s Church will wrap up after December 2nd and resume on January 20th. Many Thanks Rosann & Team!!

Christmas Tree of Love
Christmas is a time of giving! You will find the Tree of Love in the kitchen foyer by the gym entrance. 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 16th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so we can get it to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the gift card.

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 needs are packs of sugar-free gum 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 9. Gum packs can be dropped off anytime until December 9 in the collection boxes in the main lobby & kitchen.

Weather Cancellations

Ever wonder if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather? Here’s where you can find your answer:
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.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Posted on Nov 17, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Missionary Dessert Reception – TODAY at 6pm with Barry & Peggy Owen, Serving in Taiwan with World Venture – Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM service in the chapel.

Office Holiday Hours – Please note, the Church Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

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.

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

Thanksgiving Offering Envelopes are located in the pews for anyone who would like to donate. This offering will be split between Christmas gifts for our missionaries and funding for a disaster relief trip currently in the planning stages.

Thanksgiving Eve Service is November 21 at 7:00 PM. There will be no Midweek Ministries or Meal November 21st. Both will resume on 11/28.

New to FBC? Check out our Info Cards to see all that FBC has to offer whether it’s on Sundays or Wednesdays, for adults or children, you won’t be disappointed! Cards are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.

Current attendees/members – has your Info Changed? Please fill out the Info Card with any new info, and circle “D”.
New? Please completely fill out Card and circle “D”.

Lost Anything Recently? Check our Lost & Found! It is located next to the kitchen across from the nursery on the lower level.

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!

Missionary Newsletters Arrive Each Week! Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel. You will be rewarded with a new appreciation for our missionary families and have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets are available every Sunday. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby and in the wall display outside of the Sunday Bible School office (lower level). Prayer sheets can also be found at the back of the sanctuary near the large print bulletins.

Children’s Church Holiday Schedule – Children’s Church will wrap up after December 2nd and resume on January 20th. Many Thanks Rosann & Team!!

Weather Cancellations – Ever wonder if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather? Here’s where you can find your answer:

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.

Have you heard?! You can watch our Sunday services live!! 8AM on YouTube & 10:30AM on Facebook – Search for “Danville First Baptist”

Because of your Love In Action…

The Feed-a-Friend program gave food baskets to 383 families in our community!
Diane Gelbaugh, who coordinated the Jubilee Kitchen’s Thanksgiving meal yesterday, was overwhelmed with the generous support from the congregation. The youth had a great time helping to serve the meal as part of their 30 Hour Famine event.

A Free Gift for You! “RightNow Media; the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies” This huge online video library is full of studies on all different topics, for all different ages! Wait until you see what they have for children! Get your FREE subscription today by checking it off on your connect card or you can email your request to the church office at email@danvillefirstbaptist.org

New Our Daily Bread Devotionals have Arrived! You can find them at the tract rack in the main lobby. You’ll also find tracts for Thanksgiving and many other topics! They are free for the taking. Bless someone today!

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Posted on Nov 10, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanksgiving Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks for the next few Sundays. Donations will go toward Christmas gifts for the missionaries that we support as well as funding towards an upcoming short term relief missions trip. We’ll have more info on the trip to come.

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, November 14: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Pork BBQ Sandwiches & Chicken Noodle Soup & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 11/12 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.

L.E.A.D. Luncheon Postponed! Stay tuned for the new date!

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

Missionary Newsletters Arrive Each Week! Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel. You will be rewarded with a new appreciation for our missionary families and have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets are available every Sunday. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby and in the wall display
outside of the Sunday Bible School office (lower level). Prayer sheets can also be found at the back of the sanctuary near the large print bulletins.

Missionary Dessert Receptions TODAY at 6pm
Jason Martello, Mission Trip to Nigeria
11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan
Any and all desserts would be appreciated!
Please bring them to the kitchen
for the 6PM services.

Have you heard?! You can watch our Sunday services live!!
8AM-YouTube | 10:30AM – Facebook
Search for “Danville First Baptist” and look for our logo

30 Hour Famine Nov. 16-17 Our Youth will be taking part in the 30 Hour Famine 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. Click on the orange Donate button and put Iron Youth in the search box.

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
Praise God! Thank you!

A Free Gift For You! “RightNow Media; the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies”
This huge online video library is full of studies on all different topics, for all different ages! Wait until you see what they have for children!
Get your FREE subscription today by checking it off on your connect card or you can email your request to the church office at email@danvillefirstbaptist.org

Thanksgiving Eve Service: Wednesday November 21 @ 7PM