A warm welcome to each of you  today as we come together for this  service of thanksgiving & praise to God for the ministry of the Wonderlands at First Baptist Church and in our community. Welcome  to our guest speakers  who will be sharing today regarding Pastor Harry’s ministry in places   outside our church.  Thanks to each  of you for coming and sharing  this special day with us. We also welcome the Wonderland children/grandchildren and other family members & friends who were able to join us today.  We are so glad you could come!

Wednesday, June 29th ~ deep cleaning of our church kitchen beginning at 10:00 AM.  Please call the office if you have questions. 

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday.  This is an opportunity to help our Area Food Bank.  Please place your donations of Jello & Pudding in the basket in the foyer.  If making a monetary donation, please make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank. 

Greeting Ministry Opportunity:  Greeters are needed to extend a warm welcome (about twice a quarter) to our visitors and regular attendees
before the Morning Worship Services and Sunday School.  If you are interested in showing God’s love through this ministry, contact the office

Check out the ramp bulletin board  for information regarding some events that are in our area this summer. 

A River Baptism Service  is planned for July 24.  Please let Pastor Dawes know as soon as possible if you are interested in being baptized at this service.

Faith & Family Night #2  ~ please check out the poster on the bulletin board to see all that is planned at the RailRiders game on Friday, August 5. Pastor John’s band “Saline” is one of the featured events.  If you need additional information, please contact the office. 

Next Week ~ Special Celebration Sunday ~ June 26, 2016

Special Prayer Meetings  are happening each Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM in the Chapel.  Please plan on joining in this special time of prayer for our nation and church on the last 2 Wednesday nights in June.

Please pick up a VBS Prayer Guide  at the Information Desk this morning which will give you a specific request for each day leading up to VBS.

Red Cross Blood Drive:  Please stop by the BFLC tomorrow, June 20, from 1:00-6:00 PM, to donate blood. 

Kitchen Housecleaning ~ :  Please circle K on your connect card if you could come help clean our church kitchen on June 29th at 10:00 AM.    Talk to Maryann Puccio if you have questions.

Greeting Ministry Opportunity:  Greeters are needed to extend a warm welcome (about twice a quarter) to our visitors and regular attendees before the Morning Worship Services and Sunday School.  If you are interested in showing God’s love through this ministry, please circle “G” on your Connect Card. 

There are open spots that need to be filled for both Jr. High & Sr. High Harvey Cedars Youth Camp.  If you are
interested, please talk to Pastor Luke.
            Sr. High ~ July 25-30
            Jr. High ~ August 1-5

YOUTH NEWS:

  – Final balances for Harvey Cedars are due TODAY.    Please contact the office with questions. 

 – 24/7 Jr. High Missions ~ let Pastor Luke know by next Sunday if you plan on being part of this ministry July 13-16.

Mandatory VBS Training Meeting ~ all VBS workers and helpers are required to attend this meeting (if you didn’t go to meeting #1).  Please meet in the Springer Chapel at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 16.

Praise Band Auditions:  :  Anyone interested in using their music gifts with the Praise Band will need to complete an application and then go through an audition process.  Email Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org to receive the application, the songs for your instrument, and a time slot for your audition on June 16th from 5:00-6:45 pm (20 minute time slots).  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor John.

June 26: Pastor Harry & Lynn Retirement Celebrations

July10: Youth Backyard Tour

July 17: Family Fun Day

July 24: River Baptisms & Youth Backyard Tour

August 7: “Home Happenings”

August 14: Montour-DeLong Fair Vespers

August 21: Movie Night at FBC

August 28: Hymn Sing

You are invited to a free night of worship tonight, June 5, from 5:30 to 9:00 PM.  Pastor John’s band, Saline, will be featured, with special guest Freedom Calls.  The evening will also have food, spoken word, and fun!  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a night out at the Bloomsburg Town Park!

 ~ UPCOMING MANDATORY TRAINING MEETINGS ~ 

              ~ Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 PM in the Springer Chapel

This is open to all who are helping with VBS.  You only need to attend one of these sessions. 

Call to Prayer  ~ “Call to Me, and I will answer you.”  Jeremiah 33:3Please join us every Wednesday in June at 6:30 PM
in the chapel to pray specifically for our church & our nation.

GAiN Warehouse Trip  Plan on going along to the GAiN Warehouse on Tuesday, June 21.  There are a variety of projects you can choose to help with.  The bus will leave FBC parking lot at 7 AM and return about 8 PM.  Wear closed toe shoes and bring a sack lunch.  We will stop for dinner on the way home.  Please sign up on the ramp bulletin board so plans can be made.  Even if you prefer to drive on your own, please put your name on the sign-up sheet and indicate you will be taking your own car.  This is a great outing for families; children and parents can work side by side. 

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday. This is an opportunity to help our Area Food Bank. Please place your donations of canned fruit in the basket in the foyer. If making a monetary donation, make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank.

God hears our prayer, He knows our needs. There’s great power in uniting together, turning our hearts towards our Lord,
and praying on behalf of our church and our nation during this time of great need.

JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JUNE AT 6:30 PM IN THE CHAPEL

Greeting Ministry Opportunity: Greeters are needed to extend a warm welcome (about twice a quarter) to our visitors and regular attendees before the Morning Worship Services and Sunday School. If you are interested in showing God’s love through this ministry, please circle “G” on your Connect Card.

Music in the Park ~ A free night of worship is planned for Sunday, June 5, from 5:30 to 9:00 PM. Pastor John’s band, Saline, will be featured, with special guest Freedom Calls. The evening will also have food, spoken word, and fun! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a night out at the Bloomsburg Town Park!

Retirement celebration for Pastor Harry & Lynn.

10:30 AM. ~ Combined service of thanksgiving

(*Tickets required.)

New materials are available at the Tract Rack. Please help yourself to new Summer devotional books, Father’s Day tracts, and a 30-day Prayer Guide for the Muslin World to use June 6 – July 5.

New materials are available at the Tract Rack. Please help yourself to new Summer devotional books, Father’s Day tracts, and a 30-day Prayer Guide for the Muslin World to use June 6 – July 5.

VBS On-Line Registration is available on our web-site until July 9. VBS dates are July 11-15, with Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 17.

Greeting Ministry Opportunity : Greeters are needed to extend a warm welcome (about twice a quarter) to our visitors and regular attendees before the Morning Worship Services and Sunday School. If you are interested in showing God’s love through this ministry, please circle “G” on your Connect Card.

All volunteer schedules are being placed on an online program called “Planning Center Online”. If you serve in a volunteer capacity you may be receiving an email welcoming you to Planning Center, and email reminders for when you are scheduled to serve. If you have questions, please talk to Pastor John.

Next Sunday – DHS Baccalaureate Service ~ 7 PM in the DMS Auditorium 
     Baccalaureate is a student-planned, but voluntary event to celebrate the spiritual aspects of Graduation.  You are encouraged to attend Baccalaureate next Sunday to support the students who attend.  Pastor Dawes will have a part in the service and our church will be providing refreshments.  Please bring cookies/brownies to donate for the refreshment table.   You may leave them in the kitchen on Sunday morning (leave on back counter) or bring them directly to service.

You’re Invited!  If you have not yet picked up an invitation to  Pastor Harry and Lynn’s retirement celebration on June 26, please stop by the Information Desk to pick up your invitation with all of the details.

VBS On-Line Registration  is available on our web-site until July 9.  VBS dates are July 11-15, with Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 17.

Thank you  to everyone who helped at our Spring Fling Booth by setting up, tearing down, handing out packets, singing, praying, or making crafts.  As always, it was a great opportunity to be visible to thousands of people who were present in downtown Danville. 

With the time change fast approaching, we are gearing up for many great ministry opportunities!  We need your help to make this happen.  To plan more effectively for both services, we are now scheduling many of our volunteers using an online program called “Planning Center Online.”  In the next few weeks, we will be adding many of our Sunday ministries into the scheduling system.  Even if you are not “tech-savvy,” don’t worry, this program runs mainly through email.  Details about this program can be found on our website, under the “serve” menu button.  In the meantime, you may receive an email welcoming you to Planning Center, and email reminders for when you are scheduled to serve.  If you’re feeling ambitious, please login to your account and block out dates you will be away!

All ladies are welcome  to join the Luo pad project. The next meeting has been moved to May 24. Call Brenda Dunham or Patty Miller for details.

Attention Ladies:  Come join us for a walk with God, September 16-18, at Women’s Retreat.  We will learn how to navigate through the various
seasons of life as we gather together for a weekend of worship, studying scripture, a canvas painting session, and delicious meals!  Stop by our
table in the foyer to pick up registration packets.  Cost is $160 which includes lodging, meals, transportation, and study guides.  Hope you can join us. 

GAIN WAREHOUSE TIME AGAIN:  Plan on going along to the GAIN Warehouse on Tuesday, June 21.  There you can help pack clothing, school supplies, seeds, rice & beans, make Gospel bead bracelets, and prepare other humanitarian aid for shipment to those in need around the world.  The bus will leave FBC parking lot at 7 AM and return around 8 PM.  Wear closed toe shoes and bring a sack lunch.  We will stop for dinner on the way home.  Please sign up on the ramp bulletin board so plans can be made.  Even if you prefer to drive on your own, please put your name on the sign-up sheet and indicate you will be taking your own car.  This is a great outing for families; children and parents can work side by side.

M & M Tubes  may be returned anytime before the GAiN Team goes to the Warehouse on June 21.  Drop off your M & M tube at the Info Desk. 

VBS On-Line Registration  is available on our web-site until July 9.  VBS dates are July 11-15, with Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 17.

Attention Ladies:  Come join us for a walk with God, September 16-18, at Women’s Retreat.  We will learn how to navigate through the various
seasons of life as we gather together for a weekend of worship, studying scripture, a canvas painting session, and delicious meals!  Stop by our
table in the foyer to pick up registration packets.  Cost is $160 which includes lodging, meals, transportation, and study guides.  Hope you can join us. 

The Community Play Group  is now meeting at Riverside Park on Mondays at 10:00 AM.  Moms, dads, and grandparents are invited to come join in the fellowship and fun. Spread the word to families with young children.

NO Sr. High Youth today

WEDNESDAY ~ 5:00 PM ~ J.A.M. ~ Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY ~ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ~ Final Jr. High for  the season/Youth Room

Camp Deposits due ~ May 15

New Service Schedule:  On June 5 we will begin our new service schedule.
                             Traditional Service ~ 8:00 AM
                             Sunday Bible School ~ 9:15 AM

An “Exploring FBC” Class is being offered this month. This 3 session class is for anyone who would like to find out more about our church, ways to be involved and/or membership. The class will be held on May 8, 15, & 22, at 9 AM in Conference Room.

Softball Season ~ :  It’s not too late to join us. Most of our games are played on our own field and begin at 6:30.  Players should arrive by 6:00 PM.

Parents of High School & College Grads ~ 
:  Please stop by the Info Desk and fill out a Graduate form  so your child will be included  on our Graduate list. 

Parents of HS Graduates ~ while you are at the Info Desk, please indicate if you plan on attending the Graduation Banquet on Sunday, May 29 at 12:00 noon in the BFLC.  ALSO please submit photos of your graduate as soon as possible to ensure they are included in the annual High School Graduate Slide Show.  Baccalaureate for Danville High School will be on Sunday, May 22.  Our Graduation Sunday is scheduled for May 29. 

J.A.M. will continue this week on Wednesday night for any young musician (youth) interested in learning or bettering their music skills and
knowledge of worship.  We’ll gather at 5:00 in the sanctuary, have a short lesson/message and then spend the rest of the time playing and singing worship songs and learning different music/instruments. Parents may pick up their student at 6:30 PM (or students may go straight to Jr. High youth group at 6 PM).  For more information, contact Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org

All ladies are welcome  to join the Luo pad project. The next meeting has been moved to May 24. Call Brenda Dunham or Patty Miller for details.

GAIN WAREHOUSE TIME AGAIN:  Plan on going along to the GAIN Warehouse on Tuesday, June 21.  There you can help pack clothing, school
supplies, seeds, rice & beans, make Gospel bead bracelets, and prepare other humanitarian aid for shipment to those in need around the world.  The bus will leave FBC parking lot at 7 AM and return around 8 PM.  Wear closed toe shoes and bring a sack lunch.  We will stop for dinner on the way home.  Please sign up on the ramp bulletin board so plans can be made.  Even if you prefer to drive on your own, please put your name on the sign-up sheet and indicate you will be taking your own car.  This is a great outing for families; children and parents can work side by side.

Join Us This Wednesday – 5:00 PM – Pizza & Spring Fling Prep Workshop We’ll enjoy a pizza dinner & make preparations for our booth at Danville’s Spring Fling this Saturday. Sign up in SBS or on the Ramp Bulletin Board. 6:30 PM Spring Business Meeting in the Chapel We will receive reports from our pastors & boards. The Pastoral Search Committee will present the Associate Pastor job description to be voted upon.

Danville Spring Fling Saturday, May 7 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM We need YOUR help! Make plans to help for an hour (or more!). Sign up sheets on bulletin boards or in SBS classes.

Join us in prayer for our nation, our leaders, and our community. Thursday, May 5 ~ Montour County Courthouse Gather at 12 noon ~ Pray at 12:20 PM.  If you are not able to attend please take a few moments wherever you are to lift your heart to the Lord in prayer.

Midweek Meals have ended for the season! Many thanks to our wonderful chefs and their crews for your dedicated service and great meals!

Starting Today – Something new! Christianity Explored is an 8 week class for old & new believers. Using thought provoking videos and small group discussion we will explore faith issues. Join us in the Music Rm. at 9 AM.

Beginning this week on Wednesday, May 4th, the Praise Band will be hosting 6 weeks of “J.A.M. Nights” on Wednesday nights for any young musician (youth) interested in learning or bettering their music skills and knowledge of worship. We’ll gather at 5:00 in the sanctuary, have a short lesson/message and then spend the rest of the time playing and singing worship songs and learning different music/instruments. Parents may pick up their student at 6:30 PM (or students may go straight to Jr. High youth group at 6 PM). For more information, contact Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org. . If you are an elementary student or adult interested in participating/learning, please contact Pastor John.

You’re Invited! Please stop in the sanctuary or chapel foyer this morning and pick up your invitation with all of the details about Pastor Harry & Lynn’s retirement celebration. Be sure to cross your name off the list when you get your letter. Thanks!

A Baptism Service will be held May 22 at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Please circle “B” on your Connect Card or contact Pastor Dawes if you have questions about baptism or would like to be baptized.

We are looking for a few good people to join the FBC Security Team. If interested or for questions please circle “S” on your Connect card or contact Fil Martinez by calling the church office at 275-1511.

It’s time for the annual Walk/Run/Ride for Life sponsored by the Pregnancy Care Center of Shamokin. The event will take place on May 7 at Knoebel’s. Registration will be at 9 AM. For more information, please stop by the table right outside the Chapel or visit their web site at www.shamokinpcc.org.

Softball Season: It’s not too late to join us. We start the season with our first game this Monday evening, May 2 on our field at 6:30 PM. Players should arrive by 6:00 PM. You can still sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you would like to play on the church team.

All ladies are welcome to join the Luo pad project. The next meeting has been moved to May 24. Call the officeer for details.

If you haven’t taken an M & M tube yet , please make sure to get one this morning. Once you eat the candy, you can fill the tube with quarters. The money collected will be used to pay for the rice, beans, and seeds that our team will be packing at the GAiN Warehouse on June 21. Please return the tubes to the Information Desk by June 12.

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday . Please leave your donations of spaghetti & sauce in the basket in the foyer to be donated to the local food bank. If you are making a monetary donation, make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank.

The flower on the organ is to welcome to Madden Michael Foust . He was born on April 16. Congratulations to parents Mike & Ashley, big sister Avery, and Grandma Sherry Foust.

The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are in memory of Dorothy Newman, mother of Norah Ranck. Thank you to the family for sharing them with us.

Midweek Meal: Please join us for our Final Midweek Family Meal of the season on Wednesday, April 27. The menu for this week is Kid Friendly BBQ & Hotdogs, Always a Favorite Mac & Cheese, “Good for You” Green Beans, and Celebration Cake. Please sign up by Mon, April 25 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.

Awana Closing, April 27, 6 PM : The meal this week will be followed by our Awana Closing Program. There will not be other studies this week, so all may be free to attend this special program as an encouragement to our kids and their leaders.

Softball Season : Our first practice is Monday, April 25, 6:00 PM, on our own field, with the first game to follow on May 2 on our field at 6:30 PM. Players should arrive by 6:00 PM. You may still sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you would like to play on the church team.

The THRIVE Class is planning a game night In the BFLC this Friday night, April 29, 6:30-9:30 PM. Please talk to the Office if you need additional information.

Warmer weather means open windows. If you open a window please don’t leave it for someone else to close. Please make sure that you shut it before leaving the room.

If you haven’t taken an M & M tube yet , please make sure to get one this morning. Once you eat the candy, you can fill the tube with quarters. The money collected will be used to pay for the rice, beans, and seeds that our team will be packing at the GAiN Warehouse on June 21. Please return the tubes to the Information Desk by June 12.

Beginning May 4th, the Praise Band will be hosting 6 weeks of “J.A.M. Nights” on Wednesday nights for any young musician (youth) interested in learning or bettering their music skills and knowledge of worship. We’ll gather at 5:00 in the sanctuary, have a short lesson/message and then spend the rest of the time playing and singing worship songs and learning different music/instruments. Parents may pick up their student at 6:30 PM (or students may go straight to Jr. High youth group at 6 PM). For more information, contact Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org . If you are an elementary student or adult interested in participating/learning, please contact Pastor John as well

An “Exploring FBC” Class & Baptism are being offered in May. This 3 session class is for anyone who would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. The class will be on May 8, 15, 22, at 9 AM in Conference Room. The Baptism Service will be May 22 at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Please visit with Pastor Dawes if you are interested in either the class or baptism.

Meeting Reminders : Spring Fling Committee – April 27, 4:45 PM in BFLC; All Ministry Leaders – May 1, 10 AM in Conference Room

It’s time for the annual Walk/Run/Ride for Life sponsored by the Pregnancy Care Center of Shamokin. The event will take place on May 7 at Knobel’s. Registration will be at 9 AM. For more information, please stop by the table right outside the Chapel or visit their web site at www.shamokinpcc.org.

Beginning next Sunday—Something new ! What is Christianity all about? Who was Jesus and why did He come? What is the meaning of the gospel and grace? Christianity Explored is an 8 week class which will answer these questions through a thought provoking video series and small group discussion. This class is for old and new believers and is a great way to get a hold of the good news that Jesus came to bring. The class will begin on May 1st in the music room at 9:00 AM.