Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Posted on Jun 17, 2023 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

In Honor of Our Fathers FBC is giving a monetary gift to our prison ministry. This ministry brings the good news of the gospel to prisoners in 3 local facilities. They have seen inmates come to know Christ as their Savior and have performed baptisms as well.

Combined Adult Sunday School Sunday @ 9:15 in the gym – We welcome all Adult classes to join us as we hear from our missionaries, Tom & Annie Dennen with the Jesus Film Project, CRU. They will be giving an update of how God has been working in their lives and the life of the ministry.

Upcoming Missionary Receptions

Mike & Debbie Bannon with World Venture – Next Sunday, June 25th at 6PM
Home grown missionaries – July 2nd at 6PM

Dessert donations greatly appreciated!

Thank You!! A huge shoutout to all the men who helped dismantle and transport our new-to-us playground equipment. We look forward to seeing our little ones playing on it in the near future.

New Devos In! Check out the Tract Rack and Welcome Table (gym) for the latest Keys for Kids and Our Daily Bread LARGE PRINT for July | Aug. | Sept.

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.

Experience Mission Bible & Christian Literature Collection Accepting donations of Bibles, concordances, commentaries, Christian books & magazines, devotionals & tracts, CD’s & DVD’s, Sunday School & VBS material. See cart near kitchen for more detailed info and drop off. Donations are due by June 25th.

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.

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

All Things VBS!

VBS Team Sign-ups are in the Main Foyer!!
NEW! Volunteer Training Portal on FBC website to access the Training Session Video, get t-shirt info (must watch video), staff devos and more! T-shirts – Suggested Donation $12
Registration is OPEN for kids Ages 3 (must be potty trained) to 6th grade. Printed registrations available in the main lobby and gym.
Prayer Guides—30 Days/Ways YOU can pray for this ministry. Join us in prayer for the month of June over this outreach event, that God would be glorified. Pick one up today!
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.

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, NEW!! 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 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 they contain any nuts.

Need help? Our middle schoolers are looking for simple yard or house jobs around VBS time for this year’s local mission trip. Contact the office with any jobs.

Summer Campground Ministry Each Sunday! 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

FBC Summer Reading Program! Our Library is welcoming kids from Kindergarten to 6th grade to take part in our Bible Reading Challenge! Stop in to pick up your card and earn a prize once you have finished! A parent/guardian signature is required on your completed card for prize eligibility. Cards are due by August 13th! Happy reading!!