Sunday, July 2, 2023
Posted on Jul 1, 2023 in Newsletter |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family Fun Day is Sunday, July 16!! Following the VBS Closing ceremony during the 10:30 service, everyone is invited to enjoy hotdogs and hamburgers, a giant slip-n-slide, a Little’s Splash Area, crafts, Dunk Tank and MORE! No cost! We’ll also have volleyball & kickball games, can jam, lawn jenga, corn hole, and much more. (Outdoor events are weather pending)
Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed To make this event fun for everyone, we are going to need help!! Food logistics, setup support, game facilitators, clean up crew, etc. Sign up to help on your connect card or call the office.
Cookie/Brownie Donations Needed We are planning to have cookies & brownies for dessert at Family Fun Day and are in need of all flavors (2 dozen each). Interested? Let us know on your connect card or give the office a call! Please note if there are any nuts included!
VBS Volunteer Snacks Needed We would greatly appreciate grab-n-go-friendly sweet or savory snack donations during VBS week for our awesome volunteers. Homemade or store bought donations may be dropped off in the kitchen.
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.
Men’s Open Gym! Senior High guys and older meet for a game of basketball or two every Monday from 7-9pm. Questions? Contact group point person, Tony Zaklama.
Ladies Retreat Weekend September 15-17, 2023 at the gorgeous Linck Hill Inn, Morris, PA. Two Women…Two Stories…Two Songs… We hope you will join us for an unforgettable weekend of Bible Study, building relationships and so much more. Info pamphlets and sign up forms are in the main lobby! Space is limited!! Sign up to reserve your spot -$25 deposit required.
ALL THINGS VBS!!
- VBS is Next Week!! | 6-8:30PM – Register your kids today! Ages 3 (must be potty-trained) to 6th grade. PRINTED REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IN MAIN LOBBY AND GYM AREA.
- Knight’s Challenge – Invite 3 non-FBC friends or neighbors to VBS this year. Pray for God to provide an opportunity and that hearts would be open to coming. Give them a door hanger invite after asking them. Door hanger invites are available in main lobby and gym.
- Volunteer Training Portal – Access the Training Session Video, get t-shirt info, staff devos and more! T-shirts – Suggested Donation $12. After watching the training video and filling out the completed form, you may pick up your shirt in the church office! This is different than the Safe Church videos.
VBS MISSION OF THE WEEK QUEBEC’S CHILDREN! The Missionaries: David and Kristy Kelly have four children and serve at the Sherbrooke campus of Word of Life (Parole de Vie) Bible Institute in French-speaking Quebec. Quebec is known as the “largest unreached
people group in North America”! They teach Bible classes as well as French to those desiring to serve in the mission field. The Project: Many have grown up not going to church and don’t know who Jesus is. Word of Life organizes summer camps for local children to come to learn about Jesus, hear the gospel message and, of course, have fun. The Numbers: Cost for 1 Child to go to camp: $150.00.
FBC Summer Bible Reading Program! This year’s theme focuses on the miracles of Jesus. Happy Reading!! Kids in grades K-6 can pick up your card at the library! Complete and return to the library by August 13th for a prize. Card must have parent/guardian signature!
Summer Campground Ministry every Sunday through Labor Day weekend! Join our own Terry Davis, Mark Acker and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen Association as they share the good news each Sunday!
- 9am – Knoebels: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
- 10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided
Missionary Reception with our own Home grown missionaries happens Sunday at 6PM in BFLC. Dessert donations greatly appreciated!
Need help? Our middle schoolers are looking for simple yard or house jobs around VBS for this year’s mission trip. Contact the office with any jobs.
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