Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Posted on Apr 8, 2023 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Easter Offering This year, our special Easter offering will be going towards Turkey/Syrian Earthquake Relief. Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

Spring Clean Up Day This Saturday | 8A-1P – Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up by Sunday.

SPRING FLING is May 6th. It’s always a great opportunity to reach our community while handing out gospel booklets , water and more.

Easter Booklets and Tracts Check out the Tract Rack for our selection of Easter material.

Vacation Bible School: “Keepers of the Kingdom” June 10-14, 2023; 6-8:30pm. Family Fun Day – June 16th @ 12pm

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 both services!

Missed a Service? You can always catch up on our services by going to the following places…YouTube – FBCDanville, Facebook – DanvilleFirstBaptist; or our homepage – danvillefirstbaptist.org

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

Missionary Reception with Barry & Peggy Owen serving with World Venture in Taiwan. Next Sunday Apr. 16 at 6PM. Come encourage and be encouraged as well as we hear how God is working. Dessert donations greatly appreciated!

Coffeehouse – CALLING ALL TALENTS – Friday, APRIL 21 at 6PM – Grab a cup of coffee in the gym while enjoying the many different gifts of our church family! If you would like to participate, there is still time!

Men’s Ministry Forum Food, Fellowship, Worship – Saturday, April 22 | 9-10:30am | Gym ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST – RSVP by scanning code or sign up lobby/gym/ramp. Donations of pancake mix would be greatly appreciated!

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen this Saturday. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund. Want to help? Let the office know.

College Care Ministry Our opportunity to support & show love to our college students during finals! Donation bin is located by the Kitchen.
Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due April 16 – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/24 @ 6pm!
Suggested items to donate by April 16th:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue Packets
Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

Blood Drive Monday Stop by the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood and takes necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. Register for a time slot today at www.redcross.org.

Ladies Tea Saturday, Apr. 29 at 2PM – Buzz on over with your mom, sister, friend, daughter, aunt and join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon. Bring your favorite teacup! Sign up in lobby, gym or ramp.

Save the Date All Church Picnic Sunday, May 21st at 12PM at Mountainview Bible Camp, Snydertown.

Library is Open SUNDAYS | 9:15am-10:15am – Check out our ever changing and growing selections for all ages, needs and genres.