Sunday, May 28, 2023
Posted on May 27, 2023 in Newsletter |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Promotion Sunday – Sunday, May 28 @ 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 Schools. We’ll also be thanking our teachers for their tireless work throughout the year. New classes will begin on Sunday, June 4th. Adult classes are invited to attend!
Special Memorial Opportunities Your donation will benefit the Montour County Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund assists local veterans in our area who have fallen on hard times. There is a special collection box located at the Welcome Desk. FBC will also be placing a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremonies.
Memorial Monday Service:
- 10AM – Bridge Ceremony
- Parade to Memorial Park
- 11AM – Memorial Park Ceremony – Bring a chair!
Ladies Open Door Summer Study Begins this Wednesday! In person – 6:30pm | Zoom – 7pm. Proverbs study books and sign ups are in the Main Lobby. Suggested book donation is $17.
Spring Business Meeting Recap At the congregational meeting on May 24th, we began with voting on a new membership at the Deacon’s recommendation. A furnace update was given and it should be arriving this summer. Also discussed was the possibility of installing playgrounds and a pavilion for group use but also for outreach purposes. Any suggestions would be welcome.
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 today to reserve your spot -$25 deposit required.
Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon. 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. This week they will be meeting at the church in Room 7.
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
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.
COLLEGE AGE/YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Led by our DiscipleMakers missionary, Jared Knorr, you will have the chance to learn from God’s Word, discuss relevant topics, and make new friends. The class will be meeting in Room 8 (JR Kids) right off the corner of the gym. We hope you will join us and invite your friends!
Worship Night Our next worship night is almost here!! It will be next Sunday night, June 4th, in the chapel. Join us at 7pm for a laid back night of singing songs of praise to our amazing God!
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!!
Summer Campground Ministry Begins May 28! 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
VBS 2023 – July 10-14 | 6-8:30PM – Have YOU signed up yet? VBS Team Sign-ups are in the Main Foyer!! 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. Registration is now OPEN for kids ages 3 (must be potty trained) to 6th grade. Pick up a paper registration form in the main lobby and gym.
VBS 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!
VBS The Knight’s Challenge Invite 3 non FBC friends or neighbors to VBS this year. Door hanger invites are available in main lobby and gym.
The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in the main foyer. June’s Need: Canned Fruit
Blood Drive Next Monday, June 5th – Stop by the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. Register for a time slot at www.redcross.org.
Experience Missions Bible & Christian Literature Collection – Donations can be placed on cart near the kitchen
- Bibles (new & used, NT, Psalms, Prov., commentaries, concordances)
- Bibles on cassette and Cassette Players in good working order
- Christian books and magazines (NO Guideposts)
- Devotionals and Tracts
- CD’s and DVD’s (contemporary Christian, gospel, hymns)
- SS and VBS material (prefer complete sets– David C Cook, Lifeway, Standard, Pathway Press, Union Gospel)
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