Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Posted on Mar 26, 2016 in General, Newsletter |

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday. Please place donations of canned fruit in the basket in the foyer to be delivered to our local food bank. Monetary gifts should be made out to Danville Area Food Bank.

If you are interested in being baptized , please talk to one of the pastors. A baptism service is planned for Sunday, April 3.

Midweek Meal : Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, March 30. This week’s menu is oven-crusted chicken, mac & cheese, stewed tomatoes, green beans, and desserts. Please sign up by Monday, March 28 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.

College Student Care Packages: If you would like to help send boxes to our college students, please place donations in the box located in the kitchen foyer. Today is the deadline for updated addresses for college students. Parents, please stop by the Information Desk to fill out the necessary information to be sure your child receives a box.

SURGE Young Adult Conference : May 13-15 ~ A deposit of $30 is needed to hold your spot, with the remaining amount due before leaving. Please talk to Lynn Wintersteen for all the details.

Thanks to everyone who donated Easter flowers in memory/honor of loved ones. You are welcome to take them home this morning after the 10:30 service.

The Ministry of The Word the NEXT Lord’s Day Sunday, April 3 ~ Communion Sunday9:00 AM & 10:30 AM “Teamwork in Doing His Work!” Acts 18 Pastor Harry Wonderland11:45 AM ~ Youth Parent Informative Meeting/Chapel 4:00 PM ~ Christian Ed Meeting/Conference Room6:00 PM ~ Baptism & Reception

Mission Projects: : We have been collecting materials for Luo Pads, and now it is time to make the pads. All ladies are invited to come together to help complete this project on Tuesday, April 5. Please contact Brenda Dunham or Patty Miller for more information.
Our Haiti Mission Team is preparing for their trip April 16-23. In addition to prayer and financial support, there are a couple projects that will help them minister to the people in Haiti. #1 – Please bring clean, dry Weis/Giant plastic bags. These are used to put beans/rice packs in to give to families in the churches where they will serve. Bags may be placed in the laundry basket located in the BFLC Coat Room.
#2 – Choose an item from the display board in the chapel hallway to help purchase recreational items for the children at the various churches where the team will be holding clinics. Place your gift in the envelope and drop it in the gift box

All ages are welcome to join others travelling to the Faith & Family RailRiders game on April 26. Deadline to purchase group tickets for $5 each is April 8, so please sign up at the Information Desk or email the office with the number of tickets you would like. We will be leaving the church parking lot at 4 PM. In addition to enjoying the game with friends and family, Saline (Pastor John’s Band) will be playing before and after the game.

The PA Primary election is coming on April 26. Voters will be choosing who they want to be their party’s nominee for several state offices as well as President. March 28 is the last day to register to vote, change your address, name or party affiliation. (PA has a closed primary meaning only those registered as a Democrat or Republican may vote in their party’s primary). The form needed is available at our Information Desk or online at www.pavoterservices.state.pa.us. For questions contact your county courthouse. Please don’t miss this opportunity to exercise your right to vote. Prayerfully consider your vote and vote your values. Non-Partisan voter guides will be available at a later date.