Sunday, May 19, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Knoebel’s – Summer Campground Ministry Has Begun! Join Joe & Terry Davis of the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen as their team shares the good news each Sunday!
  • 9am – Knoebels: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
  • 10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided
 
God’s Girls – BIBLE STUDY | MUSIC | CRAFTS | GAMES | LIFE SKILLS – Mondays | JUNE 10, 24 JULY 15, 29 | 9am-2pmFor Girls going into 3rd – 6th grade! This is a day camp style format with worship in song, large group devotional time, small group breakout sessions, journal time, team building activities, crafts, skill building and good ol’ summertime fun! SIGN UP TODAY IN THE LOBBY!
 
Special Donation Opportunity Next Sunday Your donation will benefit the Montour County Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund assists local veterans in our area who have fallen on hard times. There is a special collection box located at the Info Desk. FBC will also be gifting a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremonies at Memorial Park.
 
Voter Guides Available at the Info Desk for the Tuesday Primary Elections.
 
Security Notice: Starting June 16, the Springer Chapel exterior entrance (door 2) will be locked at 10:50am for the contemporary worship time. Security staff will be at the door until 11am to let people in for the service. Anyone arriving after 11am will need to use the main entrance (door 1). Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep FBC a safe place.
 
Collingsworth Concert – Saturday, May 25 ~ 6pm at FBC – Tickets are on sale at www.eventbrite.com.
 
VBS Time Lab – CALLING VOLUNTEERS! – JULY 8-12 & 14 | 6-8:30pm – Many positions to sign up for in the main lobby!
  • Training Dates: June 10, 11, 20 & 21 @ 6:30pm  *Safe Church Certification Need*
 
VBS PRAYER TEAM! NEW THIS YEAR! If you would like to cover this outreach in prayer, contact the church office to receive periodic emails on things to pray for!
 
Pizza with the Pastors – May 26 at 12PM in the FBC gym – Join the pastors for an informal time together to get better acquainted! Contact the church office to sign up.
 
GAiN Mission Packing Day! Sign up today for the June 18th packing project at the GAiN Logistics Center in Lancaster! Join thousands of volunteers preparing tons of humanitarian supplies from 8:00am to 4:00pm. FBC will provide transportation. Registration is a must. Sign up sheets are located on the ramp bulletin board and at the Info Desk. (This is where M&M Tube donations are going!!)
 
Summer Sunday School – Attention all 2nd through 5th graders!  Let’s get together during the Sunday School hour this summer!  Beginning June 9th, we will be combining grades 2-5 to enjoy God’s Word together, learn from each other, and have some fun.  Meet us in the gym each Sunday at 9:15 am to sign in.  We can’t wait to see you all!
 
Ladies Open Door Summer Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30pm – Starting May 22 – We all want to be women of legacy, but how do we begin? In this 5-session study, examine the character and actions of women in Scripture—Esther, Mary Magdalene, Ruth, Deborah, the woman at the well, and more—to inspire and challenge you to leave a gospel-centered legacy. Books & Sign-ups are available this week in the main lobby. Books are a suggested donation of $18. Please contact Heather Hess if you need childcare. We can’t wait to see you!
 
Updated Address Directory Coming in June! Need to update your contact info? Please write it on your connect card, email us, or call the office by May 26. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what info we have on file. If you would like us to include your cell phone number and email address in the June directory, please let us know on your connect card!
 
LOST SOMETHING? Check out our lost & found display in the BFLC (gym) entrance! Any items not picked up by June 2 go to charity!
 
Grad Info Needed! We’d like to honor your graduate on Grad Sunday 6/2! Please give the following information to the office by Next Sunday: High School: Name, School, Future Plans, Picture & RSVP for the Youth Grad Luncheon (immediate family members are covered) College: Name, School & Degree earned
 
Calling All Prayer Warriors! It’s time to update our Prayer Chain! There is nothing more powerful than lifting each other in prayer to our Loving Father in great time of need. Prayer Chain is available by phone and/or email. If you would like to be added, contact Yvonne Fetterman. Please sign up by May 26.