Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Posted on Dec 21, 2024 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Play Join us in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour on Dec. 22 as our youth and kids perform their Christmas drama. Afterwards we will head to the gym for refreshments.

New Year’s Eve Bash! BRINGING IN 2025 WITH A BANG! Grab your warmest coat! Join us Tuesday, December 31st at 7PM for food (s’mores & cookies), hot cocoa, fun, music and a short devotional. Rain or shine! Then a big fireworks display, weather pending!!

Christmas Eve Services

5:30pm Family-Oriented Candlelight Service
7:30pm Traditional Candlelight Service

NO MIDWEEK MEAL UNTIL JANUARY 8TH.

Snow Many Good Books! Slide into our Library and wrap yourself up in a good book. There’s a flurry of great titles for all ages! And no cold-shoulder for late returns. The Library is open between services on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

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 services!

Baptism Sunday is Coming January 12! If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card by NEXT SUNDAY!!!! You can also call the office at (570) 275-1511.

Christmas Offering This special offering will be going to finish the building project started by our missions team. It is a building next to one of the churches that will have a kitchen and dining room to meet the needs of the community as well as opportunities to share the gospel. Special Christmas envelopes are available in pews and near offering boxes. Please note “Honduras” on donations.

Vintage Knolls Visit Our next visit will be January 4th at 2pm. Anyone is welcome to come play bingo with the residents and help with crafts. Text Jen Van Horn at (570) 441-7706 if you are interested in going. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus to our community.

PRAYER WALK COMING IN JANUARY Couldn’t make our prayer walk on Thursday last time? We are trying something new this year and opening up the prayer walk for several days. Join us as we start the new year in prayer for our church.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 12-8pm
Friday, Jan. 10, 9am-5pm
Saturday, Jan. 11, 8am-12pm

Memorial Poinsettias may be picked up anytime now through Christmas Eve.

Volunteers Needed

10:30 Nurseries
10:30 Jr. Kids Church

We are in need of some big servant hearts to join these teams to allow parents to “spiritually hydrate”. You can specify which team(s) and how often (1x/mo., 1x/6wks.). Safe Church Certification is needed. Contact Katie if you have any questions or are interested in helping! katie@danvillefirstbaptist.org

New Our Daily Bread! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new LARGE PRINT devotional for January | February | March.

Updated Directory Coming in January Need to update your contact info? Please write it on your connect card, email us, or call the office by December 31st. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what info we have on file. Want to include your cell phone number and email address in the directory, please let us know on your connect card!

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