Sunday, August 18, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Family Movie Night THIS FRIDAY! Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at our Family Movie Night this Friday, Aug. 23rd at 7pm in the gym. Bring your camp chairs for comfy seating, cozy blankets and any extra snacks to share. Popcorn will be provided. We will be showing Pixar’s UP©™.
 
Awana Clubs Registration open at danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana/ for kids age 3 through 6th grade.
 
Awana Dates to Know
Leader Training (chapel) – This Wed @ 7 pm
Parent/Guardian Night (chapel) 8/28 @ 7pm
First Club Night 9/4 @ 6 pm
 
“Say Yes” Wall Stop by the wall outside the chapel for opportunities to serve.
 
Directory Update If you would like to update or add your picture to the church directory, email your pic to email@danvillefirstbaptist.org
 
Men’s Basketball Guys 18 & up are invited to play a few pickup games Sunday evenings from 5-7pm in the gym. For questions or more information, contact Rawle Clarke.
 
Active Retired Men in Service Thursdays @ 8:30AM. This great group of guys meets for devotions, prayer time and lots of fellowship! Following their group time, they also help out around the church. Come on over!
 
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 contact Donna Outt.
 
FBC Connect is Coming!! If you are new here and would like to know what we are all about or if you have questions on being baptized or becoming a member, then this is your class! This 3-part class will take place on Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) during the Sunday School hour.
 
Our Baptism Service is Going to the River! September 8 @ 4pm – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card by Sunday, Sept 1st. Located at the Danville River Front Park by the bridge. Bring your chair and join us as we celebrate the public statement of changed life! This is weather and river conditions pending. The backup date is the following Sunday.
 
New Devotional! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your Our Daily Bread for September | October | November
 
Kitchen Call! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dishwashing! Wednesday Family Meals will be back in action SOON and they need your help! Circle K on your connect card or call the office!
 
Iron Youth Kickoff is happening August 28 5:30-8pm.
 
MIDEEK MINISTRIES BEGIN SEPT. 4. Sign up in the Main Lobby.
 
Devoted A class dedicated to following God’s design for marriage and challenging one another to live it out. This group led by Pastor John & Shelly Messner will be meeting Wed. nights at 6pm in the back of the sanctuary beginning September 4.
 
DivorceCare Divorced? Separated? Struggling in your marriage? Divorce Care is a special seminar and support group that will walk with you through topics like, What’s happening to me?, Facing My Anger, KidCare, Forgiveness, Financial Survival and more. Registration cost is $15.
Begins September 4 in Room 105 | 2nd floor hallway that parallels the gym. Questions? Contact Dolly Smith.
 
Ladies Bible Study begins Sept. 10 & 11th Studying Revelation by Jen Wilkin. In 10 sessions of verse-by-verse Bible study, Jen Wilkin helps you discover how the last book of the Bible-the culmination of God’s great story-speaks both a steadying word of assurance and a strong call to
endure to the church in every age. SUGGESTED BOOK DONATION $25 – VIDEO SESSIONS INCLUDED. Nursery & Children’s Program Available. Sign Up in the Main Lobby.
  • Tuesday mornings | 9am | Sept. 10
  • Wednesday evenings | 6pm | Sept. 11
  • Wednesday ZOOM | 7pm | Sept. 11
 
LAST CALL!-Ladies Retreat Weekend Sept. 13-15, 2024 | Linck Hill Inn – We hope you will join us for this fun-filled packed weekend of Bible Study, prayer, singing & fellowship among other women. Info in Main Lobby! Balance is due August 25th!
 
MEN’S RETREAT October 11-13, 2024 at Camp Orchard Hill – Info in the lobby & gym areas. See Pastor John for more details. 
 
Summer Campground Ministry Join our own Terry Davis and Mark Acker and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen Association as they share the good news each Sunday!
  • 9am – Knoebel’s: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
  • 10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided
SPEAKERS:
  • 8/25—Dan Jones
  • 9/1—John Patti