Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Posted on Sep 19, 2020 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bible & Christian Literature Collection Drive – Experience Missions is looking to collect Christian literature and distribute it worldwide thru Rollins Pilot & Love Packages and FBC is now a collection point! A bookshelf will be in the main lobby starting next Sunday. Here’s what they are looking for:

Bibles – new and used, NT, Psalms/Proverbs, commentaries & concordances
Bible on cassette tapes – excellent condition only
Christian Books – hardback/paperback Christian Magazines* – Decisions, Christian Reader, etc. *Please, no Guideposts
Devotionals and Tracts
CDs/DVDs (Christian contemporary music, gospel music & hymns)

Collection Wraps Up Sunday, October 18th

Church Clerk Position Open! The Church Clerk is a volunteer position that is a one-year term, voted on at the Annual Business meeting. The Clerk is responsible for:

recording the minutes at each of our 3 business meetings and any special business meetings – template for the minutes available to use as a guide!
coordinating with the church office in sending them a copy of the minutes and any other info needed
facilitating the voting procedures during the meetings (hand out/collect ballots, note findings)

If you are interested in this position, please contact Tom Killian.

Ladies Grief Group Starting Up Again! All women going through the grief of a loss, whether it be a loved one, a broken relationship, etc. are
welcome to join. The group will be meeting at Linda Beyer’s home on Wednesday evenings. 5:30PM Meal | 6PM Study. Call Linda for additional
information. They’ll be studying the book, “Therefore I have Hope” by Cameron Cole. Suggested donation of $13.

NEW Devos for Oct-Nov-Dec! Check out the Borrow-a-Book box and Tract Rack to pick up the newest editions of Keys for Kids & Large Print
Our Daily Bread!

“RightNow Media, the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies” This huge online video library is full of studies on all different topics and is for all different ages! Get your FREE subscription today by checking it off on your connect card or emailing the office at email@danvillefirstbaptist.org

Fishnet is Meeting every Thursday from 9 AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

Masks are located outside in the Borrow a Book box. Sizes vary upon availability. One per person, please. If you aren’t able to come to the church, please call the church and we’ll set up delivery!

Prayer March 2020 in Washington with Franklin Graham – THIS Saturday 12-2pm at the Lincoln Memorial. RSVP @ prayermarch2020.com – OR – Pray along at home!

Home Groups – Mission Statement – Home groups are to be intentional groups of individuals who experience life together through fellowship, worship, serving, active growth and evangelism, through love and obedience to Christ.
Sample Timeline

Pre-Meeting 30min. – Meal (optional!)
5min – Welcome, Ice breakers, fellowship time
5min – Worship time (Ex: 2-3 songs, reading a Psalm)
10min – Read Bible passages provided together and watch the intro video
20min – Talk through questions provided by Pastors – Suggestion: Break out into smaller groups of 3-5 people (men with men, women with women where possible). Recap your discussion(s) when group comes together.
10min – Action time – Come up with a service project and/or evangelistic opportunity and create action steps towards your goal(s)
10min – Close in prayer

We are currently looking for host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups/

Fall Business Meeting – September 30 @ 7pm – We’ll be discussing some of the following:

Vote on Gary & Linda Emrick for membership
Vote on Lynn Wintersteen as Financial Secretary
Statements regarding Ordination & Elders

All are welcome, however only members may vote. Meeting will also be livestreamed via Zoom – Meeting ID: 829 5792 5860 | Passcode: 130810 *Please Note: members may not vote via Zoom

Ladies Fall Bible Study Psalms; The Prayers of God’s People – For video & workbook access, Register* at:www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/womens-ministries/. Cost of study is $15. *Unique for this study! Follow directions on webpage or call the office at (570) 275-1511 or Heather Hess.
Mondays @ 8p – ID: 834 9405 6323 | Passcode: psalms
Tuesdays @ 9:30a* – ID: 892 7177 3521 | Passcode: 248292
*In-person group meeting at Susan Hancock’s home is FULL

Blanket Collection for Africa! Locust swarms in Africa are enormous this year, causing record-breaking destruction of crops and widespread famine. Thousands of people are flocking into refugee camps seeking food and shelter. As a result, Unto, formerly GAiN, has started an urgent massive collection of blankets, new or gently-used. The collection point will be in the main foyer until September 30th.

Couch Worship – Join Pastor John on Thursdays at 2:30 on Facebook.

Connect Weekly on Zoom!
WEDNESDAY @ 7PM – Prayer meeting: ID: 882 0581 5427 P:697056
SUNDAY Classes meeting online!

9:15AM – Fred Hess with Sojourners are studying Philippians on RightNow Media – Meeting ID: 826 8364 3656 Password: 217343
9:30AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are doing and in-depth study on the Holy Spirit – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 Password: 446260
1:00PM – Connie Mertz with Journeying with Jesus will be MEETING IN HER BACK YARD – Bring a lawn chair, bug spray and your coffee! This lively class for women is studying the book of James! Wanna come? Call Connie!

Need help setting up Zoom? Go to www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/zoom/ to find instructional videos made by Pastor John!

Calling in to a Zoom meeting on a dial-up phone? Step 1. Call (646) 558-8656 Step 2. Add Meeting ID Step 3. Press #