Church Business Meeting This Saturday @ 9 AM – Goodies & Coffee available at 8:30 AM in gym. All are welcome to attend, however only members will be able to vote.  We’ll be starting the meeting by voting on new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons.  There will also be a vote on a proposal from the Trustee Board to upgrade the climate control system for the church to accompany our new boiler system using the same company (Ackleys). Our current system is antiquated & inefficient.  Join us for this and more.  

 

May is Foster Care Awareness Month During the month we will be collecting various items for Dwell to put in the care bags that go to foster children. Collection bins will be in the main lobby and gym areas.  Here is a list of what they are looking for New hand & regular lotion, full size

New water bottles or tumblers of any kind New LEGO sets for all ages.

 

The Ladies’ Walking Group will meet at 6:30pm this Thursday in the parking lot to walk around the neighborhood.  This group is for ladies of all ages and walking abilities.

 

Ladies Retreat Signups begin today! Join this vibrant group Sept. 13-15, 2024 at the beautiful Linck Hill Inn, Morris, PA for a weekend of fellowship, Bible study, music, laughter, food and much more.  They will be diving into the Psalms to see God as their refuge; seeing they can pour out their hearts to Him & rejoicing in His hope while persisting through trials.  Sign up today in the Main Lobby!! Spots are limited!

 

A SPECIAL THANKS to all those who helped out this year at the Spring Fling. “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10 NLT.  Thank you for using your gifts well to serve our community!! 

 

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please call Donna Outt. 

 

In honor of our mothers, and those who are a mothering presence in the lives of others FBC is gifting our three local pregnancy care centers with a monetary donation.

 

Special Mother’s Day Offering Today is Mother’s Day and we will be taking a special freewill offering to bless our MomCO by Mops Int’l group.   This would be above and beyond your normal giving.  Please designate checks/envelopes with “MomCo”.    

 

Grad Info Needed We want to celebrate your grad on Sunday, June 2nd! INFO DUE May 19. Please email the church your high school or college student’s…

 

Baccalaureate Sunday, May 19th | 7PM | Danville High School – Pastor Dawes will be speaking at the service and all are welcome to attend!  Donations of prepackaged snacks would be greatly appreciated.  Please drop off at the kitchen by May 19th and mark it for baccalaureate.

 

Promotion Sunday May 26 @ 9:15am – Join us in the sanctuary for a short program as we celebrate the end of the school year! We’ll be presenting Bibles to new 1st graders (current Kindergarteners), devotions to our new 4th graders (current 3rd graders), and acknowledging our 6th & 8th graders move to Middle & High School. We’ll also be thanking our teachers for their tireless work throughout the year. New classes will begin on Sunday, June 2nd. Adult classes are invited to attend! 

 

VBS Team Sign-ups in the Main Foyer! July 8-12 | 6-8:30PM – Make sure you are up-to date with your clearances at danvillefirstbaptist.org/safe-church. Go to our website to complete the annual Safe Church Training videos and fill out the corresponding form. Kiddo Registration begins June 1st!

 

LADIES SUMMER BIBLE STUDY Begins May 29 @ 6:30pm in Room 230 – This 5 week study on prayer will be video driven. You will learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. Sign up in the Main Lobby. 

 

New Devotionals! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your Our Daily Bread, Keys for Kids, & Unlocked (teen devo) for 

June | July | August. 

 

Special Memorial Opportunities Memorial Sunday, there will be a special collection opportunity that will benefit the Montour County Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund assists local veterans in our area who have fallen on hard times. 

 

Donations Due: May 19th | Rack by Gym. If you have any questions, contact Donna Outt.

 

Summer Campground Ministry Begins May 26 – Join our own Terry Davis and Mark Acker and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen Association as they share the good news each Sunday! 

 

Church Picnic JUNE 2, 12PM – Mark your calendars for our annual church picnic at the scenic Mountain View Bible Camp. There will be food, 

fellowship, a chance to meet your deacon, games and new this year…swimming! Contact the office if you need help signing up.