Sunday, April 8, 2018
Posted on Apr 7, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, April 11: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken Potpie (with the crust), Cranberry Jell-O Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, April 9 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. Thank you to all who donated soups, breads, etc. to the Family Dinner last week!!
FBC Ladies Tea – Saturday, April 28, 2018, 1:00-3:00pm – It’s time to get fancy, dahling. Don’t miss this Downton Abbey inspired event! Tickets are $5 each and available in the main lobby today!
FBC Connect 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 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am on April 15, 22 & 29. Questions? Feel free to call the office!
Baseball Anyone? Catch a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game during Faith & Family Night on April 21 at 4pm! Gates open at 2:30. Enjoy special events before the game! Groups of 10 or more can call Matt at (570) 969-2255 to get $5 tickets.
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 provided 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.
Board & Ministry Leaders The Spring Business meeting on May 2 is around the corner! Please have your reports emailed in to the office by 4/23.
College Care Package Donations Want to encourage a college student? We are collecting donations by the Kitchen entrance until April 22. For a list of suggested items, please see the info desk in the main foyer.
FBC Deacon Mini-Flock Assignments
Deacon: |
Last name begins with: |
Ted Hancock |
A, N, O, P |
Brian Anderson |
B |
Ron Shultz |
C, D |
Tim Eckel |
F, G |
Anthony Puccio Jr. |
H |
Jim Dressler |
I, J, K |
Scott Oldfield |
L, M |
Dan Jones |
E, Q, R |
Thad Neidrick |
S, T |
Jim Cunfer |
U, V, W, X, Y, Z |
Deacon Mini Flocks are assigned alphabetically. If you have a special need, please contact the deacon assigned to the group that your last name falls under. Members and non-members are welcome to contact a deacon with questions or needs. If you are not sure how to contact your deacon, please call the office.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Posted on Mar 31, 2018 in Newsletter |
Available at the Tract Rack: Special Easter editions from Our Daily Bread as well as the regular quarterly Our Daily Bread (available in large print!). There are many great tracts & other resources to share with friends, family & co-workers.
LuoPad Team Join us this Thursday 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!
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, April 4: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chili & the desserts you bring. *We have a special
request for a couple of crockpots of soup to go with the chili! If you’re able to provide one, please call the church office asap! Please sign up by Monday, April 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 any time.
Red Cross Blood Drive Tomorrow! Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, April 2 in the BFLC. Appointments can be made on the Red Cross website, but are not required. Walk-ins welcome!
Spring Fling Planning Meeting! If you are interested in reaching out to the Danville community during Spring Fling on Saturday, May 5, join us this Wednesday in the BFLC at 5pm to talk about preparation plans!
Baseball Anyone? Catch a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game during Faith & Family Night on April 21 at 4pm! Gates open at 2:30. Enjoy special events before the game! Groups of 10 or more can call Matt at (570) 969-2255 to get $5 tickets.
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, call Michele Whitenight. You can also pick up a God’s Champions Volunteer pamphlet at the Info Desk.
Love the Tract Rack? Many, many thanks to Kathleen Fowler who has been lovingly ordering the tracts and organizing them. Kathleen is now looking to pass the baton. If you love spreading the good news and are quite organized, then this would be a cool ministry for you! Please call the church office if you are interested.
First Baptist Ladies Tea – Saturday, April 28, 2018, 1:00-3:00pm – It’s time to get fancy, dahling. Don’t miss this Downton Abbey inspired event! Tickets are $5 each and will be available next Sunday in the main lobby!
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Posted on Mar 24, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 28: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato Corn Soup, Irish Soda Bread & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 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.
Desserts Needed for Baptism Service We are looking for donations of sweets to celebrate the sweetness of God’s children stepping forward in faith to publicly proclaim they are His! Please drop off desserts in the kitchen on Sunday 3/25 with “baptism” noted on it.
Red Cross Blood Drive Next Week Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, April 2 in the BFLC. Appointments can be made on the Red Cross website, but are not needed. Walk-ins welcome!
Spring Fling is Coming Soon!! Danville hosts their Spring festival on Mill Street on Saturday, May 5 from 9am to 5pm! Why are we mentioning it so early? 1. It’s a BLAST to go too! And 2. FBC has their own tent and we encourage you to pray about joining us this year! We hand out bottled water, do crafts with children, sing with Praise Team and more! If you’re interested, contact the church office! More info to come!
Easter Breakfast If you would like to help crack a few eggs, come join the kitchen team! They will be serving breakfast at 8:15am on Easter Sunday 4/1. We are also asking for donations of sticky buns (2 dozen preferred). Please call the church office if you’d love to throw on an apron and help with the breakfast or provide a pan or two of sticky buns!
· Tooth Brushes · Toothpaste · Soap · Wash cloths · Deodorant |
· Body Lotion · Vaseline · Razors · Shaving Cream · All items are welcome! |
Holy Week & Easter At Danville First Baptist Church 2018
Good Friday ~ March 30st
¨ 7:00 PM ~ Good Friday Service – Remembering Jesus’ great sacrifice
Easter Sunday ~ April 1st
¨ 6:00 PM ~ (Sat.) Contemporary Service
¨ 7:00 AM ~ Indoor “SonRise Service”
¨ 8:15 AM ~ Easter Breakfast*
¨ 9:15 AM ~ Sunday Bible School
¨ 10:30 AM ~ Easter Service
*Please sign-up in SBS class, ramp bulletin board, or call the office by March 27
Easter Flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $9. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the 10:30 AM service. Please contact the church office by March 26th to participate.
The Easter Offering will go toward the Youth Rochester Mission trip in June. Any remaining balance will go toward scholarships for local Rochester children to attend camp. If you would like to participate, Easter Offering Envelopes are available in the pew racks today through Easter Sunday.
College Care Ministry
Mid-terms will be here before you know it!!
The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until April 22.
Suggested items to donate:
Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.
March 18, 2018
Posted on Mar 17, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 21: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato Corn Soup, Irish Soda Bread & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 19 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.
Desserts Needed for Baptism Service We are looking for donations of sweets to celebrate the sweetness of God’s children stepping forward in faith to publically proclaim they are His! Please drop off desserts in the kitchen on Sunday 3/25 with “baptism” noted on it.
Spring Fling is Coming Soon!! Danville hosts their Spring festival on Mill Street on Saturday, May 5 from 9am to 5pm! Why are we mentioning it so early? 1. It’s a BLAST to go too! And 2. FBC has their own tent and we encourage you to pray about joining us this year! We hand out bottled water, do crafts with children, sing with Praise Team and more! If you’re interested, circle “F” on your connect card! More info to come.
Holy Ambition in Thrive! Thrive is a Sunday Bible School class for young adults both single and newly married, who not only passionately pursue a deeper relationship with Christ but with other young adults as well! They will be starting a new study called Holy Ambition by Chip Ingram and they want to invite you to join them!
Easter Breakfast If you would like to help crack a few eggs, come join the kitchen team! They will be serving breakfast at 8:15am on Easter Sunday 4/1. We are also asking for donations of sticky buns (2 dozen preferred). Please call the church office or circle the following on your connect card:· “B” Yes! I’d love to throw on an apron and help with the breakfast!· “S” Yes! I’d love to provide a pan or two of sticky buns!
Love the Tract Rack? Many, many thanks to Kathleen Fowler who has been lovingly ordering the tracts and organizing them. Kathleen is now looking to pass the baton. If you love spreading the good news and are quite organized, then this would be a cool ministry for you! Please call the church office if you are interested.
MegaForce Recap – We had an amazing time last Saturday and Sunday watching Steve Carrier perform amazing feats of strength while sharing his testimony and the gospel. Many, many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the event safe and run smoothly. Over both nights, there were roughly 700 in attendance and 90 professions of new faith/rededications. Thank you also to all who gave towards the
MegaForce ministry as well! To God be all the Glory!
Holy Week & Easter
Palm Sunday ~ March 25th
¨ 6:00 PM ~ (Sat.) Contemporary Service
¨ 8:00 AM ~ Traditional Service
¨ 9:15 AM ~ Sunday Bible School
¨ 10:30 AM ~ Contemporary Service
Good Friday ~ March 30th
¨ 7:00 PM ~ Good Friday Service – Remembering Jesus’ great sacrifice
Easter Sunday ~ April 1st
¨ 6:00 PM ~ (Sat.) Contemporary Service
¨ 7:00 AM ~ Indoor “SonRise Service”
¨ 8:15 AM ~ Easter Breakfast*
¨ 9:15 AM ~ Sunday Bible School
¨ 10:30 AM ~ Easter Service
*Please sign-up in SBS class, ramp bulletin board, or call the office by March 27
Easter Flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $9. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the 10:30 AM service. Please contact the church office by March 26th to participate.
The Easter Offering will go toward Youth Rochester Mission trip in June. Any remaining balance will go toward scholarships for local Rochester children to attend camp. If you would like to participate, Easter Offering Envelopes will be available in the pew racks next week on Palm Sunday as well as Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Posted on Mar 10, 2018 in Newsletter |
Memorial Trees: We are looking to update our records! If you have donated a memorial tree to FBC, please stop by the office and let us know which one it is, the year you donated it, and who it was in memory of.
Available at the Tract Rack: Special Easter editions from Our Daily Bread as well as the regular quarterly Our Daily Bread (available in large print!). There are many great tracts & other resources to share with friends, family & co-workers.
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 14: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chili, Texas Toast, Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 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.
Desserts Needed for Baptism Service We are looking for donations of sweets to celebrate the sweetness of God’s children stepping forward in faith to publically proclaim they are His! Please drop off desserts in the kitchen on Sunday 3/25 with “baptism” noted on it.
Holy Ambition in Thrive! Thrive is a Sunday Bible School class for young adults both single and newly married, who not only passionately pursue a deeper relationship with Christ but with other young adults as well! They will be starting a new study called Holy Ambition by Chip Ingram and they want to invite you to join them!
Easter Flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $9. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the 10:30 AM service. Please see the Info Desk or contact the church office by March 26 if you would like to participate.
Easter Breakfast If you would like to help crack a few eggs, come join the kitchen team! They will be serving breakfast at 8:15am on Easter Sunday 4/1. We are also asking for donations of sticky buns (2 dozen preferred). Please call the church office or circle the following on your connect card:· “B” Yes! I’d love to throw on an apron and help with the breakfast!· “S” Yes! I’d love to provide a pan or two of sticky buns!
Love the Tract Rack? Many, many thanks to Kathleen Fowler who has been lovingly ordering the tracts and organizing them. Kathleen is now looking to pass the baton. If you love spreading the good news and are quite organized, then this would be a cool ministry for you! Please call the church office if you are interested.
MegaForce Love Offering If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks out to FBC and note “MegaForce” in the memo field. Monies can be put in our Love Offering envelopes with “MegaForce” noted on the envelope as well.
FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen! – Saturday, March 17 – Donations of Bar-b-que and Mac-n-Cheese would be greatly appreciated for this meal. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in making a dessert and/or if you would like to help out.
· Tooth Brushes · Toothpaste · Soap · Wash cloths · Deodorant |
· Body Lotion · Vaseline · Razors · Shaving Cream · All items are welcome! |
The collection bins is located by the Kitchen.
Books
- Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
- Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
- A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas
- The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Kimmel
- Grace Filled Marriage by Tim Kimmel
- Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
- Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
- Parenting by Paul David Tripp
- What Did You Expect by Paul David Tripp
Websites
- Keysforkids.org
- Ourdailybread.org
- Biblegateway.com
- Axis.org
- Davidjeremiah.org (Turning Point)
- Jamesmacdonald.com (Walk in the Word)
- Rightnowmedia.org (Hundreds of resources for all ages!! Just provide us with your email address and you will receive an invite. All free of charge!)
Apps
- Danville First Baptist (Listen to previous sermons)
- Daily Audio Bible
- Bible Gateway
- Keys for Kids
- RZIM (Ravi Zaccharias)
- Walk in the Word (James MacDonald)
- Turning Point Ministries (David Jeremiah)
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Posted on Mar 3, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 7: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chili, Texas Toast, Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 5 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.
Daylight Savings: Time to Spring Ahead! Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday (3/10) night.
MegaForce Event Team Meeting TODAY! If you want to be a part of the action, join us Sunday (3/4) evening at 6pm in the Chapel for a training session. Areas to help are: Ushers, Welcome Team, Resource Table Attendants & Counseling Team.
We Need Stuff to Break Yep! You read that correctly! We are looking for phone books (minimum 2 inches thick) and old license plates that Steve Carrier from MegaForce can rip in half! Please drop off items in the church office by Thursday 3/8.
Spring Fling is Coming Soon!! Danville hosts their Spring festival on Mill Street on Saturday, May 5 from 9am to 5pm! Why are we mentioning it so early? 1. It’s a BLAST to go too! And 2. FBC has their own tent and we encourage you to pray about joining us this year! We hand out bottled water, do crafts with children, sing with Praise Team and more! If you’re interested, circle “S” on your connect card! We are having our first training session on Wednesday, March 14 at 5pm in the BFLC.
Library Book Returns The Library staff encourages you to return any overdue materials. All returns are welcome regardless of their due date.
Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. 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.
I Can Only Imagine Tickets $9.50
Bloomsburg: 3/16-3/22-multi-showings ~ Selinsgrove: 3/15 – 7pm ~ Lycoming Mall: 3/15 – 7pm (SOLD OUT!)
FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen! – Saturday, March 17 – Donations of Bar-b-que and Mac-n-Cheese would be greatly appreciated for this meal. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in making a dessert and/or if you would like to help out. Monetary donations can be made out to FBC with Jubilee Kitchen in the memo.
Volunteer for MegaForce Event – Want to be part of the event on March 10 & 11?! We are looking for volunteers to help out in these areas: Ushers, Welcome Team, Council Team and Resources Table Attendants. If you are interested, please sign up at the Info Desk today! Training Meeting: Sunday 3/4 – 6pm in Chapel
-2018- FBC Deacon Mini-Flock Assignments
Deacon: |
Last name begins with: |
Ted Hancock |
A, N, O, P |
Brian Anderson |
B |
Ron Shultz |
C, D |
Tim Eckel |
F, G |
Anthony Puccio Jr. |
H |
Jim Dressler |
I, J, K |
Scott Oldfield |
L, M |
Dan Jones |
E, Q, R |
Thad Neidrick |
S, T |
Jim Cunfer |
U, V, W, X, Y, Z |
Deacon Mini Flocks are assigned alphabetically. If you have a special need, please contact the deacon assigned to the group that your last name falls under. Members and non-members are welcome to contact a deacon with questions or needs. If you are not sure how to contact your deacon, please call the office.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Posted on Feb 24, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 28: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Ham, String Bean & Potato Stew & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 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.
No Children’s Church for TODAY If desired, please take advantage of our Wiggle Room located downstairs. The 10:30am service is shown live via CCTV so you won’t miss anything!
LuoPad Team Join us this Thursday 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!
Welcome Back Yaddah Pearls! This wonderful group of ladies are studying He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado Monday morning at 9:00AM. They meet each Monday in the conference room and would like to extend a warm invitation to join them!
2018 Phone Prayer Chain List Now Available! Please pick up your copy at the Info Desk in the main foyer today!
Have You Found Waldo Yet? Our Library is hosting Waldo this month! See if you can find him each week as well as a good book to borrow!
The Library is open Sunday mornings 8:45-10:30am and Wednesday evenings 5:45-7:30pm.
FYI: Haiti 13 Trip Postponed Due to scheduling challenges of potential team members, the April missions trip to Haiti has been postponed to November 10-17. April applications that have been turned in will be accepted for November’s trip if desired.
Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. 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.
Awana Grand Prix ~ Saturday, March 3 ~ 2:00-4:30pm – The clubbers have worked hard on their derby cars and this Saturday is when the rubber…I mean plastic, meets the track!! Join us in the BFLC to cheer them on! There will also be REAL race cars there courtesy of Colin Geiger and Blane Heimbach!
Towels & Flannel Needed – The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please contact Patty Miller.
Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets – These great resources are available each week at the Info Desk & on the wall beside the SBS Office (lower level). Get yours today and be encouraged!
Check Out the Tract Rack! Easter Tracts and devotionals are now available at the Tract Rack located in the main lobby. You’ll find many other resources there like Our Daily Bread and much more!
Missionary Prayer Letters – Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel to see what our missionary families have been up to! You’ll not only gain a new appreciation for all they do but also have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.
Time Change! – Sunday 3/11 – Remember to turn Your Clock Ahead!
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Posted on Feb 17, 2018 in Newsletter |
The Library is open Sunday mornings 8:45-10:30am and Wednesday evenings 5:45-7:30pm.
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 21: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatball Stroganoff, Glazed Carrots & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 19 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.
Safe Church Class TODAY! This class is required of all individuals who work with children at FBC. Please join Ruth Ann in the BFLC at 9:15am.
Awana Derby Workshop This Friday! Our first ever Derby Workshop where parents and kiddos can get help from the pros will take place this Friday, February 23rd from 6-8pm in the BFLC. If you would like to help out at the Derby Workshop, please sign-up TODAY on the ramp bulletin board.
Winter MOSAIC Event is This Saturday! All “55+ers” are invited to our Ministry & Outreach for Senior Adults In Christ event on Saturday, 2/24 at 4:00pm. We’ll have a “Game and Gab” time at Steve and Patty Miller‘s home. Please sign up TODAY on the ramp bulletin board. A light dinner will be provided; bring a dessert or snack to share. Call Lynn Wonderland with questions.
Welcome Back Yaddah Pearls! This wonderful group of ladies will begin the study He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado Monday morning at 9:00AM. They meet each Monday in the conference room and would like to extend a warm invitation to join them!
2018 Phone Prayer Chain List Now Available! Please pick up your copy at the Info Desk in the main foyer today!
FYI: Haiti 13 Trip Postponed Due to scheduling challenges of potential team members, the April missions trip to Haiti has been postponed to November 10-17. April applications that have been turned in will be accepted for November’s trip if desired.
Reclaiming Intimacy Recap – We had a wonderful time with Bruce McCracken last weekend as he encouraged and called to account the couples that attended. Special thanks to Chubb & Alice Laidacker & Jack & Brenda Miller for all their help! Also to Erica Reichenbach of The Miss Cupcake for her delicious donated cupcakes!
Welcome 2018 FBC Board & Committee Members! If you would like to “meet” the 2018 team, check out the Committees & Boards list on the ramp bulletin board. They’ll be working hard for you this year so send them encouragement along with your questions!
Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. 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.
Diaper Truck Unload This Saturday! The Danville Diaper Bank, supported by FBC, has a truck coming this Saturday to be unloaded between 8am-10am. If you can help, join us at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church (corner of Market St. and Pine St.)!
Towels & Flannel Needed – The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please call Patty Miller.
Support for MegaForce Event – Want to be part of the event on March 10 & 11?! We are looking for volunteers to help out in these areas: Ushers, Welcome Team, Council Team and Resources Table Attendants. If you are interested, please sign up at the Info Desk today! If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks out to FBC and note “MegaForce” in the memo field. Monies can be put in our Love Offering envelopes with “MegaForce” noted on the envelope as well.
Palm Sunday Baptism Service! ~ March 25 @ 6pm ~ Let Pastor Paul know if you are interested in being baptized!
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Posted on Feb 10, 2018 in Newsletter |
attend – call Linda Sue Davies .
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 14: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 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.
Safe Church Class Coming Soon! This class is required of all individuals who work with children at FBC. Please join Ruth Ann Hawkins in the BFLC at 9:15am on Sunday, February 18.
Haiti Team Meeting Today 2/11 will be at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the final training meeting on 3/18. You don’t want to miss these!
Houston Recap is TODAY! Join us this evening, February 11 at 6pm in the BFLC to catch up with the Houston Relief Mission Team. Be encouraged as you learn about what God did on the trip. Bring a dessert to share!
Winter MOSAIC Event is Back On! All “55+ers” are invited to our Ministry & Outreach for Senior Adults In Christ event on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4:00pm. We’ll gather for a “Game and Gab” time at Steve and Patty Miller‘s home. Please sign up in advance on the ramp bulletin board. A light dinner will be provided; bring a dessert or snack to share. Call Lynn Wonderland with questions.
Awana Derby Grandprix! The kiddos have begun working on their cars for the big race on Saturday, March 3rd, 2-4:30pm! 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 from 6-8pm. If you would like to help out at the Derby Workshop, the sign-up sheet is on the ramp bulletin board.
VBS 2018: Save the Date! VBS is scheduled for July 9-13 from 6-8:30pm. Checkout www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/vbs-2018 for more information!
Lost & Found: Last Call! 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.
Welcome 2018 FBC Board & Committee Members! If you would like to “meet” the 2018 team, check out the Committees & Boards list on the ramp bulletin board. They’ll be working hard for you this year so send them encouragement along with your questions!Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. 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.
Bottles for Your Loving Choices – Sanctity of Life speaker, Jackie Shuman from Your Loving Choices has dropped off a few bottles for anyone interested in filling them with loose change. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.
Towels & Flannel Needed – The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please call Patty Miller.
Haiti 13 Missions Team! April 7-14, 2018Sign up today! Applications can be found at the Info Desk in the main lobby or online at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/haiti-missions/. The next training session is on February 11!
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Posted on Feb 3, 2018 in Newsletter |
Haiti Team Meeting Next Sunday 2/11 will be at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the final training meeting on 3/18. You don’t want to miss these!
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 February is Canned or Boxed Soup.
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 7: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 5 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.
Marriage Conference – Last Call for Tickets! ~ February 9-10 ~ Tickets | Event Schedule | Bruce’s full bio www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/couples
Phase 1 Building Project If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns regarding items discussed at the January 7th meeting, please submit them in writing to Ardie Kissinger, Jim Hawkins, or Bob Davies. You can also submit it to the office. Please have all responses in by February 7th.
Calling All Prayer Warriors! We are updating our Prayer Chain! If you would like to be on our phone and/or email Prayer Chain, please call Yvonne Fetterman by February 9th.Safe Church Class Coming Soon! This class is required biannually of all individuals who work with children at FBC. Please join Ruth Ann Hawkins in the BFLC at 9:15am on Sunday, February 18.
Houston Recap! Join us on Sunday, February 11 at 6pm in the BFLC to catch up with the Houston Relief Mission Team. Be encouraged as you learn about what God did on the trip. Bring a dessert to share!
Bottles for Your Loving Choices Sanctity of Life speaker, Jackie Shuman from Your Loving Choices has dropped off a few bottles for anyone interested in filling them with loose change. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.
Towels & Flannel Needed The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please call Patty Miller.
Haiti 13 Missions Team! April 7-14, 2018Sign up today! Applications can be found at the Info Desk in the main lobby or online at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/haiti-missions/. The next training session is on February 11!
Palm Sunday Baptism Service! March 25 @ 6pm. Let Pastor Paul know if you are interested in being baptized!