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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Posted on Nov 26, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office Menu: Chili, Cornbread, Salad & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Choir Practice begins Sunday! Join Pastor John in the sanctuary at 7pm as they prepare for the Christmas season.

Cookies Needed! We’ll be caroling to our shut-ins Sat., 12/17, and we give them each a plate of Christmas cookies! If you would like to donate some yummy cookies, please bring them to the kitchen by Fri. 12/16 and note “shut-ins” on them.

New Boxes: You may have noticed small black boxes at the Welcome Desk in the lobby and Welcome Table in the gym. We ask that you would start placing your connect cards in there instead of the offering boxes. Check out the credenza in the main lobby for the International Day Of Prayer Prayer Guides and Sermon Notes from the Rooted Series.

Sensory-Friendly Worship Area! “A shush-free, judgment-free zone where ALL can safely learn about God!” Our chapel has been fitted with wiggle seats, fidget toys, dimmable lights, noise-canceling headphones, a calming special-effect light and more! We welcome all who have unique needs to enjoy this area during both services.

Baptism Sunday Coming! December 11 – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by Sunday, December 4th!

New Our Daily Breads! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Dec. | Jan. | Feb.!

Address Directory Coming in December! Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by TODAY! The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what we have on file. Not in there? Let us know. If you would like us to include your cell phone number and email address in the directory, please contact the church office!

Dwell Collection – This month we will be collecting Flashlights and new/like-new Children’s Pajamas for Dwells’ Hope Chest Foster Closet. Battery donations would be helpful as well. Collection bins will be in the main lobby and by the Welcome Desk in the gym. Last day to collect is December 11.

Project Christmas Card – Goal: send 500 Christmas cards to prisoners in the Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and NCSTU Prisons.

We had cards specifically made for this project which are available in the lobby and Welcome Table in the gym. Info cards will direct you in how best to fill out the card. Take an Info Card and as many cards as you like and return them to the baskets in main lobby & gym by December 11. Our prison ministry team will deliver them to the prisons.

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 11th. 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.

Memorial Poinsettias – Order them in honor or memory of your loved ones The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 or sign up through our newsletter by December 11th.

Christmas Caroling to Shut Ins – December 17 – Join us as we deliver gifts & sing to our sweet shut-ins. To sign up, contact the office (570) 275-1511. More info to come.

The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in the main foyer next Sunday. December’s Need: Soup

Weekend to Remember – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/

December Events

December 11 Bells of Joy perform in both services
December 17 Shut In Gift Delivery & Christmas Caroling
December 18 Choir performs in both services
December 18 Youth Christmas Party
December 18 Worship Night—7pm in the Chapel
December 19 Red Cross Blood Drive – 12:30-5:30pm/Gym
December 24 Family Candle Light Christmas Eve Service – 5:30PM
December 24 Traditional Candle Light Christmas Eve Service – 7:30PM
December 25 Christmas Service – 10:30 am
December 31 New Year’s Eve Blowout! More info to come!

Sunday, November, 20, 2022

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 in Newsletter |

Worship Night Join us in the chapel tonight at 7pm for a special time of praise and worship!

Thanksgiving Eve Service Our service will be at 7pm this Wednesday. It’s a great time to gather together and give thanks to God for all he’s done throughout the year. Bring your visiting friends and family! All are welcome!

Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available by offering boxes. Donations will go towards Christmas gifts for our FBC supported Missionaries! Please note “Thanksgiving” on donations.

College Student Get-together Join Pastor Luke on Saturday @ 5pm for a time of food and games in the Iron Forge. Come hang out and relax before you head back to classes!

Collection This month we will be collecting Flashlights and new/like-new Children’s Pajamas for Dwells’ Hope Chest Foster Closet. Battery donations would be helpful as well. Collection bins will be in the main lobby and by the Welcome Desk in the gym. Last day to collect is Dec. 11.

Project Christmas Card Goal: send 500 Christmas cards to prisoners in the Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and NCSTU Prisons. We had cards specifically made for this project which are available in the lobby and Welcome Table in the gym. Info cards will direct you in how best to fill out the card. Take an Info Card and as many cards as you like and return them to the baskets in main lobby & gym by December 11. Our prison ministry team will deliver them to the prisons.

Address Directory Coming in December! Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by next Sunday! The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what we have on file. Not in there? Let us know.

Christmas Choir! We are looking for enough singers to complete all the parts needed (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) for our Christmas Choir. We would have 2 rehearsals 11/27 & 12/4 from 7-8:30pm & the 3rd on 12/11 from 6-7:30pm. Interested? Circle “C” on your connect card and note which part you’re able to sing. Performance is scheduled for Sunday (12/18).

Baptism Sunday Coming!! December 11 If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card by Sunday, December 4th!

New Our Daily Breads! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Dec. | Jan. | Feb.!

Memorial Poinsettias Order them in honor or memory of your loved ones The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 or sign up through our newsletter by December 11th.

Connect Card Is there something we can pray for? Have questions? Need info? We encourage you to fill out the attached connect card or our e-Connect Card. You can find it on our church homepage at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org. **Please drop connect cards in designated box at the Welcome Desk (lobby) or Welcome Table (gym)**

Family Life Presents A Weekend to Remember. Feb. 10-12, 2023, in Hershey, PA. Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Cost of Event: $175 per couple Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/ Interested in attending? Circle “W” on your connect card.

Connect Weekly on Zoom
     SUNDAY 9:15AM – Adult Fellowship Class meets in-person AND on Zoom! Meeting ID: 894 7707 4416 | Password: 355601
                       9:15AM— Sojourners Class meets in-person AND on Zoom Meeting ID: 826 8364 3656 | Password: 217343
     MONDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090
     WEDNESDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090
                                6PM—Ladies Bible Study – ID :881 6323 3096 | P:220150
     THURSDAY 7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
     FRIDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Posted on Nov 12, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Balsamic Chicken, Orange Glazed Carrots, Applesauce & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Baptism Sunday is coming! December 11th will be the next opportunity to take this step of faith. If you are interested in being baptized, contact the church office.

Address Directory Coming in December! Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by November 27th. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what we have on file. Not in there? Let us know. If you would like us to include your cell phone number and email address in the directory, please let us know on your connect card!

Treasure Fest – LAST CHANCE! New Items Added!! Ends TODAY in the gym! Everyone has a chance to go through the unwanted items!
– – – Everything is FREE! – – –

Thanksgiving Eve Service – Our service will be at 7pm on Wednesday, November 23rd. This is a great time to gather together and give thanks to God for all he’s done throughout the year. Bring your visiting friends and family!

Special Offering – Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available by offering boxes. Donations will go towards Christmas gifts for our FBC supported Missionaries! Please note “Thanksgiving” on donations.

Worship Night – Our next worship night will be held Sunday, Nov. 20th. What a great way to start Thanksgiving week by worshiping our God who has done so much for us. Join us in the chapel at 7pm for a special time of praise.

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen – Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on November 19th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks payable to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund.

College Student Get-together – Saturday, November 26th at 5PM – Join Pastor Luke for a time of food and games in the Iron Forge. Come hang out and relax before you head back to classes!

Bringing Choir Back! We are looking for enough singers to complete all the parts needed (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) for our Christmas Choir. We would have 2 rehearsals 11/27 & 12/4 from 7-8:30pm & the 3rd on 12/11 from 6-7:30pm. Interested? Contact the church office. Performance is scheduled for Sunday (12/18).

Weekend to Remember – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/

Area Family Outing Ideas

Sight & Sound presents their first feature film, I Heard the Bells. The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol & its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Playing at Selinsgrove AMC Theater: Th., Dec 1 – 7PM; Sat., Dec 3 & Sun., Dec 4 – 4PM
WGRC PresentsRhett Walker Christmas Concert – A mix of hits and Christmas songs. Friday, Dec 9 at 7pm -Milton Area High School Auditorium
Three Springs Ministries presents A Live NativityMorris, PA – Dec 9, 10, & 11 at 5:30, 6:45, & 8pm each night. This is an interactive, walk through dramatization of the Biblical Nativity story. You will hear, see, smell, and feel the ancient, wondrous story.

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Posted on Nov 5, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Business Meeting – Sunday @ 9:10am – We’ll be starting the meeting by voting on the new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons. We will also have an update on the sale of the parsonage.

Treasure Fest Begins SUNDAY in the gym! Everyone has a chance to go through the unwanted items! – – – Everything is FREE! – – – If you haven’t gone through your (FBC) closet/storage area, time is running out!

Family Meal Wednesday

Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Tomorrow: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Cheeseburger Pie, Applesauce & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Barnabas Basket is happening Sunday. November’s need is tuna & canned meat. The basket is located in the main lobby.

Fellowship Fund Giving Opportunity In following the biblical directive to take care of our widows and orphans, FBC created the fellowship fund. This fund not only blesses those financially hurting in our church family, but also those who desire to invest in their marriages. If you would like to give, please note “Fellowship Fund” in the memo of your check or on your envelope.

Voter Guides are available on the Welcome Desks in the main lobby and in the gym.

Prayer Guides are now available for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Pick up your copy on the Welcome Desks in the main lobby and gym.

Thanksgiving Eve Service Our service will be at 7pm on Wednesday, November 23rd. This is a great time to gather together and give thanks to God for all he’s done throughout the year. Bring your visiting friends and family too!

Special Offering Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available by offering boxes. Donations will go towards Christmas gifts for our FBC supported Missionaries! Please note “Thanksgiving” on donations.

Worship Night Our next worship night will be held Sunday, Nov. 20th. What a great way to start Thanksgiving week by worshiping our God who has done so much for us. Join us in the chapel at 7pm for a special time of praise.

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on November 19th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks payable to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund.

Address Directory Coming in December Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by November 27th. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what info we have on file. Not in there? Let us know. If you would like us to include your cell phone number and email address in the directory, please let us know on your connect card!

Lost Something? Check out our Lost & Found cabinet located next to the water fountains by the kitchen!

Weekend to Remember – February 10-12, 2023 in Hershey, PA – Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/

College Student Get-together Saturday, November 26th at 5PM. Join Pastor Luke for a time of food and games in the Iron Forge. Come hang out and relax before you head back to classes!

October 30, 2022

Posted on Oct 29, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Business Meeting Sunday, November 6 9:10am – We’ll be starting the meeting by voting on the new member candidates
recommended by our Board of Deacons. We will also have an update on the sale of the parsonage.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month Card Boxes are available in the foyer through today!

Heartfelt Thanks! Thank you to all who helped at the Fall Festival Saturday! Please continue to pray for the gospel seeds that were planted and for those searching for a gospel-centered church.

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Turkey Sliders, Cabbage Salad, Applesauce & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Home Groups We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq. Just looking to join a home group? Contact the church office.

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

Active Retired Men in Service Thursdays @ 8:30AM. This great group of guys meet for devotions, prayer time and lots of fellowship! Following their group time, they also help out around the church as well. Come on over!

Men’s Ministry Forum – All men are invited to the gym SATURDAY, November 5 from 9-10:30 am for food, fellowship and worship. Come and learn more about the men’s ministries here at First Baptist. Breakfast is provided! You can sign up at the Welcome Desk, Welcome Table or scan the QR code. Don’t forget to grab a reminder card!

Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. Many heartfelt thanks!

Help Needed in Following Areas Call the office for more info!

Sunday Morning Coffee Hour
Wednesday Family Meal

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back Saturday evening!! Enjoy that extra hour.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer through Sunday! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – pasta, mac & cheese, soup, boxed stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up in the Jubilee Kitchen on November 19th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks payable to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund.

PROJECT UPDATES

College Care Ministry: 29 care packages were boxed up and prayed over last Monday and are on their way! Boxes can be picked up in the main lobby.
Candy Collection: Many, many thanks for all of the donations! We had a blast filling 1200 bags together!!

Weekend to Remember – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Posted on Oct 22, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Business Meeting – Sunday, November 6 9:10 AM – We’ll be starting the meeting by voting on the new member candidates
recommended by our Board of Deacons: Josh & Kim Long. We will also have an update on the sale of the parsonage.

Fall Festival – Saturday, October 30 1-4PM – FREE EVENT – Invite cards available to handout! Live Music | Hayrides | Obstacle Courses | Hot Dogs & Hamburgers | Cotton Candy | Hot Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa | Corn Hole | Apple Dumplings & Ice Cream | Pop Corn | Gospel Tent | Toddler Area ….AND MORE!! How Can I Help? Station sign-ups are in main foyer or you can scan the QR code. We are so excited to reach our community for Christ in this new capacity, so many thanks in advance! Questions? Call the office at (570) 275-1511.

NO MEAL THIS WEDNESDAY! See you next week.

Fall in love with reading! Get cozy and discover your next a-maze-ing adventure with a great book from our library or leaf with a DVD. Just make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed and not squirreling them away!

Halloween is coming Give your trick-or-treaters something sweeter than the candy you are handing out—the gospel!! Halloween-themed tracts are available at the Tract Rack for pickup during the month of October.

Baptism Sunday is happening Dec 11th for anyone interested.

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon. at the home of Linda Beyer, 536 Fourteenth St., Riverside. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer for the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

College Care Ministry – Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 10/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by Sunday 10/23:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue Packets
Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen – Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up in the Jubilee Kitchen on November 20th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth fund.

MEN’S MINISTRY FORUM – All men are invited to the gym on Saturday, November 5th from 9-10:30 am for food, fellowship and worship. Come and learn more about the men’s ministries here at First Baptist. Breakfast is provided! You can sign up at the Welcome Desk, Welcome Table or by contacting the church office.

Help Needed in Following Areas Call the office for more info!

Sunday Morning Coffee Hour
Wednesday Family Meal – Circle “M”

Breakfast Sweets Needed! Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. Many heartfelt thanks!

October is Pastor Appreciation Month Card Boxes are available in the foyer for card drop offs!

Weekend to Remember – Hershey, PA Feb. 10-12, 2023 – Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Cost of Event: $175 per couple. Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Jack’s Chicken, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Applesauce & Rolls. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Sensory-Friendly Worship Area “A shush-free, judgment-free zone where ALL can safely learn about God!” Our chapel has been fitted with wiggle seats, fidget toys, dimmable lights, noise-canceling headphones, a calming special-effect light and more! We welcome all who have unique needs to enjoy this area during our 8AM services!

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer, 536 Fourteenth St., Riverside. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

Home Groups We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq. If you are looking to join a home group, please circle H on your connect card or call the church office.

WORSHIP NIGHT Sunday @ 7pm – Join us in the chapel tonight for an informal time of praise and worship. It’s a chance to pause and reflect on Gods’ goodness, His great love for us, and all He has done, is doing and will continue to do in our lives. All are welcome!

Candy Collection & Help for Trunk-or-Treat The Danville Primary School will be hosting their Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday the 26th from 5-7pm and FBC will have a trunk present! Candy Donations Due Sunday!! Here are a few ways you can help:

Pray for safety & that the gospel would reach searching hearts
Candy donations! Bins are located in main foyer and gym.
Help with event! Call the office if you want to get in on the fun!
Help pack 1500 goodie bags on Thurs 10/20 @ 9:30AM in the gym

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer for the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

College Care Ministry – Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due TODAY – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed
Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 10/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by NEXT SUNDAY:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue Packets
Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card Boxes are available in the foyer for card drop offs!

Unto Warehouse Packing Day October 22, 2022 – We’ll be headed again to the Unto Warehouse, 1506 Quarry Rd, Mt Joy, PA 17552 to pack a variety of items. Food packing times are 9:30 – 11:30am. Be there by 9am to sign in. Close-toed shoes are required at the warehouse. If you want to stay longer you can also pack clothing, shoes, Luo pads, blankets, gospel bracelets & other items in the afternoon. Children are welcome to serve with their parents! Lunch is provided. Sign up by TODAY on the ramp bulletin board or Sunday School Class. Questions or need a ride? Contact Donna Outt.

Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. Many heartfelt thanks!

Fall Festival – October 29 1-4pm – What’s Happening? Live Music | Hayrides | Obstacle Courses | Hot Dogs & Hamburgers | Cotton Candy | Hot Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa | Corn Hole | Apple Dumplings & Ice Cream | Pop Corn | Gospel Tent | Toddler Area ….AND MORE!! Did we mention this was a free event?
How Can I Help? Station sign-ups are in main foyer or you can scan the QR code in the bulletin. We are so excited to reach our community for Christ in this capacity, so many thanks in advance! Questions? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. Info cards are now available to hand out.

Halloween is coming! Give your trick-or-treaters something sweeter than the candy you’re handing out – the gospel! Halloween-themed tracts are available at the Tract Rack for pickup during the month of October.

Lost Something? Check out the display of Lost & Found items in the gym Sunday. Items will be donated and/or thrown out by 10/23.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Posted on Oct 8, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Family Meal on Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Beef Tacos and all the fixings & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Journeying with Jesus Sunday School Class is meeting again in Room 230, starting today! Pastor Paul will be leading this class in the interim and anyone is welcome to join.

Halloween is coming! Give your trick-or-treaters something sweeter than the candy you are handing out—the gospel!! Halloween-themed tracts are available at the Tract Rack for pickup during the month of October.

Awana needs your help! God has provided the kids, now we need more adults. Sparks (K-2nd) could use 1 more adult. T&T (3rd-6th) 1 female and 1 male. Let us know on your connect card if you are interested or connect with Katie katie@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beye. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month Card Boxes are available in the foyer for card drop offs!

Missionary Reception Sunday @ 6pm – Felix & Amnerys Abreu with Missions Door, Dominican Republic – All are invited to see & hear what God is doing in and through the lives of our missionaries. Come encourage them and be encouraged as well. Dessert Donations Appreciated!!

Candy Collection & Help for Trunk-or-Treat The Danville Primary School will be hosting their Trunk-or-Treat on 10/26 from 5-7pm and FBC will have a trunk present! Here are a few ways you can help:

Pray for safety & that the gospel would reach searching hearts
Candy donations! Bins are located in main foyer and gym. Candy Donations Due 10/16.
Help with event! Call the office if you want to get in on the fun!
Help pack 1500 goodie bags on Thurs 10/20 @ 9:30AM in the gym

College Care Ministry – Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due OCT 16- See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 10/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by October 23:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue
Packets Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

Blood Drive Monday – Stop by the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood. Register for a time slot today at www.redcross.org.

Lost Something? Check out the display of Lost & Found items in the gym TODAY & NEXT SUNDAY! Items will be donated and/or thrown out by 10/23.

Unto Warehouse Packing Day October 22, 2022 – We’ll be headed again to the Unto Warehouse, 1506 Quarry Rd, Mt Joy, PA 17552 to pack a variety of items. Food packing times are 9:30 – 11:30am. Be there by 9am to sign in. Close-toed shoes are required at the warehouse. If you want to stay longer you can also pack clothing, shoes, Luo pads, blankets, gospel bracelets & other items in the afternoon. Children are welcome to serve with their parents! Lunch is provided. Sign up by Oct 16th on the ramp bulletin board or Sunday School Class. Questions or need a ride? Contact Donna Outt.

How Can I Help? Station sign-ups are in main foyer. We are so excited to reach our community for Christ in this capacity, so many thanks in advance! Questions? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. Info cards are now available to hand out.

Worship Night October 16th @ 7pm – Next Sunday evening there will be an informal time of worship around the piano. Join us in the chapel as we sing praise songs to our Creator God. This will be laid back, so come as you are and worship as you like.

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Bacon Cheddar Chicken Tenders, Not Your Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole, Applesauce & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a
donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card Boxes are available in the foyer for card drop offs.

Missionary Receptions All are invited to see & hear what God is doing in and through the lives of our missionaries. Come encourage them and be encouraged as well. Dessert DonationsAppreciated!!

Sunday 10/2 @ 6pm – Peter & Melodye Bowers, CHRISTAR
Oct 9th @ 6pm – Felix & Amnerys Abreu, Missions Door—Haiti

Worship Night is Coming! Join us in the chapel, Sunday, Oct. 16th at 7pm for a special night of singing glory to our God.

Red Cross Blood Drive will be here next Monday, Oct 10th, in the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood and is taking every precaution to keep everyone safe during their collections. Sign up to donate at redcross.org

Unto Warehouse Packing Day – October 22, 2022 – We’ll be headed again to the Unto Warehouse, 1506 Quarry Rd, Mt Joy, PA 17552 to pack a variety of items. Food packing times are 9:30 – 11:30am. Be there by 9am to sign in. Close-toed shoes are required at the warehouse. If you want to stay longer you can also pack clothing, shoes, Luo pads, blankets, gospel bracelets & other items in the afternoon. Children are welcome to serve with their parents! Lunch is provided. Sign up by Oct 16th on the ramp bulletin board or Sunday School Class. Questions or need a ride? Contact Donna Outt.

NEW! Devoted Couples Study – Love Like You Mean It gives husbands and wives a biblical understanding of what real love looks like in marriage by unpacking the ten attributes of genuine love listed in 1 Corinthians 13. Bob Lepine, marriage and family expert and host of the nationally syndicated radio program FamilyLife Today, helps husbands and wives discover that it’s not primarily emotions that define marital love, but actions and decisions that fuel emotions and cause marital love to grow. Wednesday nights | 6pm | Sanctuary

How Can I Help? Station sign-ups are in main foyer or you can scan the QR code. We are so excited to reach our community for Christ in this capacity, so many thanks in advance! Questions? Call the office at (570) 275-1511 Info cards available soon for you to handout.

Lost Something? Check out the display of Lost & Found items in the gym 10/9 & 10/16! Items will be donated and/or thrown out by 10/23.

Library is Open SUNDAYS | 9:15am-10:15am – Check out our ever changing and growing selections for all ages, needs and genres.

Candy Collection & Help for Trunk-or-Treat – The Danville Primary School will be hosting their Trunk-or-Treat on 10/26 from 5-7pm and FBC will have a trunk present! Here are a few ways you can help:

Pray for safety & that the gospel would reach searching hearts
Candy donations! Donation bins located in main foyer and gym. Candy Donations Due 10/16
Help with event! Call the office if you want to get in on the fun!
Help pack 1500 goodie bags on Thurs 10/20 @ 9:30AM in the gym

College Care Ministry Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due OCT 16- See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed
Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 10/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by October 23:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue Packets
Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Posted on Sep 24, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Family Meal on Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office Menu: Hamburger BBQ, Mac & Cheese, Broccoli & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Fall Business Meeting – THURSDAY 9/29 @ 7pm – Up for discussion: membership matters. Join us as we catch up on what’s going on at FBC! Reports are available TODAY at the Info desk and Welcome Table

Pizza with the Pastors – Sunday, following the 10:30am service. For new attenders—Join the pastors for an informal time together to get better acquainted.

Bells of Joy are Back!! Handbell choir has started up for the fall. You still have time to check it out! Rehearsals have moved to Sundays from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Choir Room. Note: you need to be able to read music!

A/V Techs needed! Projector Tech: If you love worship music and can navigate a computer, we could use a talented computer tech to run our lyrics for worship services. Video Tech: If you have an eye for live broadcasting and enjoy multitasking, you will be controlling multiple cameras via one master computer. Interested? Email pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org Full training provided.

New Devos In! Check out the Tract Rack and Welcome Table to pick up your new Large Print Our Daily Bread & Keys for Kids devotionals for
Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

Awana needs your help! God has provided the kids, now we need more adults. Sparks (K-2nd) need 3 more adults. T&T (3rd-6th) needs 1 female and 1 male. Let us know on your connect card if you are interested or connect with Katie (570) 854-2254 or katie@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

Missionary Receptions

Oct 2nd @ 6pm – Peter & Melodye Bowers, CHRISTAR – Albania
Oct 9th @ 6pm – Felix & Amnerys Abreu, Missions Door—Haiti

Come see what God is doing in and through the lives of our missionaries. Encourage them and be encouraged as well. Dessert Donations Appreciated!!

The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday, 10/2). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in the main foyer. October’s Need: Noodles & Macaroni

Pray for safety & that the gospel would reach searching hearts
Candy donations! Donation bins located in main foyer and gym
Help with event! Call the office if you want to get in on the fun!

College Care Ministry Donation bin is located by the Kitchen.Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage.Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.* * Student Info is due OCT 16- See Connect Card! * *Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 10/24 @ 6pm. Suggested items to donate by October 23:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue Packets
Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

Weekend to Remember – Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Cost of Event: $175 per couple. Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/ Interested in attending? Contact the church office.

Church Library is Open – SUNDAYS | 9:15am-10:15am – Check out our ever changing and growing selections for all ages, needs and genres.