Exploring FBC begins this morning.  This class will be offered at 9 AM for three Sundays (October 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8).  This is a class for those interested in finding out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. 

Wednesday, October 28 ~ TRUNK or TREAT ~ 5:30 – 7:30 PM.  There is no Midweek Meal this week!  Instead, please plan on attending TRUNK or TREAT here at FBC!  Hot dogs will be served!

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday.  This month we will be taking food items to “Feed A Friend” to help provide Thanksgiving Dinners for people in
Montour County.  You can help by bringing canned vegetables, canned soup, boxed stuffing or boxed potatoes.  If you would like to give a
monetary gift, please make checks out to “Feed A Friend”.

College boxes will be packed on Monday, October 26, at 4:00 PM in the Lower Level Coat Room.  Please talk to Lynn Wintersteen if you have
questions about how you can help. 

Daylight Savings Time Ends next weekend.  Be on time for church next
Sunday…be sure and set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. 

Please stop by one of the tables (in the foyer or outside the chapel) to pick up a Haiti 9 prayer letter.  Also check your name off the sheet.  This helps us know who we still need to mail letters to. 

November 21st is First Baptist’s turn to host the Jubilee Kitchen.  Call the office to see how you can help.

Please stop by one of the tables (in the foyer or outside the chapel) to pick up a Haiti 9 prayer letter.  Also check your name off the sheet.  This helps us know who  still needs to receive a lettter. 

 The Community Playgroup that has been meeting in the park over the summer is moving inside.  They will be meeting from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in the BFLC on Mondays.  Parents and grandparents are invited to bring their little ones to enjoy play time with other children. 

 Exploring FBC will be offered at 9 AM for three Sundays (October 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8).  This is a class for those interested in finding out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership.  Please talk to Pastor Dawes with questions. 

A Health & Wellness Fair will be held in the Beveridge Family Life Center on October 22, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  This is a free event that is open to the public.  Thirty plus health and wellness associated vendors will provide information on a variety of subjects. 

New missionary letters are available this morning in the Chapel Hallway.  Stay informed and pray for our missionaries by reading their letters.

 Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets are available every Sunday.  Pick up prayer sheets at the Usher’s Table at the back of the
Sanctuary, the Information Desk, or the paper rack outside the Sunday School Office. Power for Living are available at the Usher’s
Table and in the paper rack. 

 Please stop by the Tract Rack.  There are new 2016 calendar cards as well as a variety of Halloween tracts that you can use to hand out along with your candy. 

Midweek Meal: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, October 14th.   The menu is Creamy Chicken & Waffles, Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, Crisp Corn, and Delicious Desserts.   Please sign up by Monday, October 12th 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 know of an elderly or shut-in person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on one of the sign-up sheets and indicate “Shut-In”.

Attention Men: Please sign up at the Information Desk if you plan on going to Men’s Retreat on October 23-25 so that car-pooling may be arranged. Brochures are available at the Information Desk with registration details.

GAiN Warehouse Trip: Please sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you are interested in going along to GAiN Warehouse on Friday, October 16. The bus will leave at 7:00 AM and return around 7:30 PM. Lunch & snacks are provided. Dinner will be on your own on the return trip home. Closed toe shoes are required. No sandals or flip-flops, sneakers are fine.

Blankets for refugees needed: If you have new or slightly used blankets (any size) that you would like to donate for the GAiN crew to take with them on Friday, please have bring to the church by Thursday evening.

You’re Invited to a free banquet at the Pine Barn on October 18, at 6 PM, in order to learn more about and consider supporting our local Young Life . Pastor Luke will be a Table Leader with 8 spots. Contact the church office as soon as possible to reserve one of these spots.

Boxes for College Students: It’s that time again to gather supplies/goodies to send to our college students. There are forms at the Information Desk for parents to give address updates, AND a box right outside the kitchen door for those of you who wish to donate items to send.

A Health & Wellness Fair will be held in the Beveridge Family Life Center on October 22, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This is a free event that is open to the public. Thirty plus health and wellness associated vendors will provide information on a variety of subjects.

Have a musical gift? At FBC we have an Adult Vocal Choir, Handbell Choir, Praise Band, and Expressions of Praise Ministries. The Adult Vocal Choir and Handbell Choir are beginning to prepare for the Christmas Season. Consider joining the group for these special events. We are also having auditions for the Praise Band on October 17th and 22nd. If you interested in exploring using your musical gifts to serve the congregation, please contact Pastor John Messner by emailing him at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

Exploring FBC will be offered at 9 AM for three Sundays (October 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8). This is a class for those interested in finding out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. Please talk to Pastor Dawes with questions, or circle M on your connect card.

Midweek Meal: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The menu for this week is mouthwatering spaghetti with meatballs, tasty tossed salad, crusty garlic loaf, and an assortment of decadent desserts. Please sign up by Monday, October 5, 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.

You’re invited to a free banquet at the Pine Barn Inn on October 18, at 6 PM, in order to learn more about and consider supporting our local Young Life. Pastor Luke will be a Table Leader with 8 spots. Contact the church office as soon as possible to reserve one of those spots.  

Attention Men: Please stop by the Information Desk to find out about Men’s Retreat (Oct 23-25) and to sign-up so plans may be made.

Sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you are interested in going along on the GAiN Warehouse Trip Friday, October 16. The bus will leave at 7 AM and return around 7:30 PM.   Lunch & snacks are provided. Dinner will be on your own on the return trip home. Blankets for refugees are being collected to take along. Place new & gently used blankets (all sizes) in the white barrel near the chapel.

It’s time to get ready for Trunk or Treat, to be held on October 28th. Last year we had over 700 visitors for this outreach event. If you can help provide candy, there are donation boxes in the foyer outside the sanctuary, and in the kitchen (along back counter). All candy needs to be individually wrapped. Please avoid small hard candies that may lead to choking issues for small children. A sign up sheet is available in the foyer this morning if you can help by decorating a table (inside) or trunk (outside).

UPWARD Sports is beginning soon. You can register your children on-line. Many opportunities are available to help in this ministry that promotes the discovery of Jesus through sports. Help is needed in the following areas: kitchen, coaching, prayer team, chapel, set up & take down. Please contact the church office at 570-275-1511 if you can help in any way.

~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday.  Please place your donations of noodles & macaroni in the basket in the foyer to donate to our area food bank.

Midweek Meal:  Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on  Wednesday, Sept. 30.  The menu is meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, corn, and dessert.   Please call the office if you plan to attend.   Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family.  If you know of an elderly or shut-in person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge.  Please put their name on one of the sign-up sheets and indicate “Shut-In”.  Desserts are on a donation basis, so please feel free to share a dessert at any time.

Volunteers are needed as we host a Football Chapel on Friday, October 2. This one begins at 10:00, so volunteers need to be at the church by 9:30 AM.

All men are invited to be a part of the “Band of Brothers Retreat Weekend” at Camp Orchard Hills (Dallas, PA) October 23-25 (Fri. night—Sun. morning).  Please pick up a brochure with all the details at the Information Desk this morning.  You may register on your own, but please add your name to the sign-up sheet so we will know how to plan for transportation and lodging. 

Midweek Meal:  Our first meal of the season will be this Wednesday, Sept. 23rd.  The menu is Tender & Delicious Chicken Pieces, Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes, Gorgeous Green Beans & Luscious Desserts.  Please sign up by Monday, September 21st 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 know of an elderly or shut-in person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge.  Please put their name on one of the sign-up sheets and indicate “Shut-In”.  Desserts are on a donation basis, so please feel free to share a dessert at any time.

All men are invited to be a part of the “Band of Brothers Retreat Weekend” at Camp Orchard Hills (Dallas, PA) October 23-25 (Fri. night—Sun. morning).  Please pick up a brochure with all the details at the Information Desk this morning.  You may register on your own, but please add your name to the sign-up sheet so we will know how to plan for transportation and lodging. 

Thank You to all who participated in our various mission projects over the Summer.  If you filled a soup can with coins, please return them to the church as soon as possible.  The Good Samarian Mission sent thanks to our church for those who participated in the new socks and underwear drive.  They were able to use the donations of the churches in Danville to help 180 children as they were starting a new school year. 

Interested in getting together with others to work on your scrapbooks?  A group of friends will be meeting right after the second service on Sept. 20, Oct 18, and Nov 15 in the 7th/8th grade Sunday School Room (Room 7 off of BFLC).  Bring a few dollars, as a simple lunch will be served.  Contact the office for more information.

The Annual CROP Walk is scheduled for October 18 and will begin and end at the Hess Field with walkers following the route of the bicycle path and along the streets of Danville.  If you would like more information about being involved in this walk to end hunger, please call the office. 

~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~

Awana Parent Night will be held on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 in the Chapel. This is a great time for parents to have all of their Awana questions answered! Child Care will be provided. On-line Registration is now available on our web-site. Look under the Children tab – then choose AWANA. The first night for AWANA clubs will be SEPTEMBER 23rd at 6:00 PM.

 Soup Can Banks: It’s time to return the Soup Can Banks that many have been filling with change over the Summer. This money will be used to buy glasses and fluoride for the next Haiti trip scheduled for Dec. 28, 2015 ~ Jan. 5, 2016.

 You have heard recently of many new studies beginning in our Sunday Bible School Classes. More options will be available on Wednesday evenings, beginning SEPTEMBER 23rd:

~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~

September 13 ~ 3:00-5:00 PM ~ Ladies Retreat work time/BFLC

September 13 ~ 7:15 PM ~ Choir Rehearsal

September 14 ~ 6:30 PM ~ Bells of Joy Rehearsal

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday. Please place donations of canned vegetables in the large basket in the foyer to be donated to our area food bank.

Awana needs you! Enjoy working with children? Passionate about sharing the gospel? Come join our Awana team in impacting young lives for Christ! We meet each Wed. from 6:00-7:30 PM, beginning Sept. 16! A Training Session will be offered Wed., Sept. 2 at 6:30 PM. If you are interested or have questions, please call the church office.

Haiti Applications are available at the Information Desk. The next trip is scheduled for 12/28/15 to 1/5/16. Please contact the office as soon as possible if you are interested in going.

Football Chapel/Breakfast: If you can help serve breakfast to the football team this Friday, September 4, please be at the church at 6:00 AM.

Music Mission Kiev was founded in 1992 and has significant outreach to widows, orphans, and families. The Kiev Symphony Orchestra & Chorus is the musical arm of Music Mission Kiev and is coming to First Baptist Church on September 12 at 7:00 PM. Overnight host homes are needed for the 40+ members, as well as a meal prepared before the concert and a bag lunch for them to take as they leave. Sign-ups for all of these opportunities are on a table by the Information Desk. Please stop by this morning to let us know how you can help.

Sign up for Ladies Bible Study in the foyer this morning. You may also pick up the Bible Study Book.