Sunday, January 20, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
The Great Date Night – February 23, 6-8:30PM – Couples, get ready for an evening of music, laughs, dinner, door prizes and encouragement! Tickets are $30/couple & can be purchased until Feb. 18 at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org. Invite your friends! Questions? Call 570.275.1511
 
Activities for Adults Looking to connect with a fun group of people AND burn calories? Try these out!
  • Adult Open Gym for 25+ years – Mondays 8-10pm. Questions? Contact Leighton Elliott.
  • Ladies Exercise Group – 8-9am Mondays & Fridays in the gym. Questions? Contact Mairee Elliott for more information.
 
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, January 23: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Roasted Pork, Sweet Potatoes & Apples & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 1/21 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.
 
Diaper Bank Truck Unload On Saturday (1/26) the Diaper Bank will need help at 8AM unloading a truck. They are located at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church on the corner of Pine Street & East Market here in Danville.
 
New Location for Moms In Prayer International! This group of prayer warriors meeting on Thursdays at 9:30am will now be meeting at homes and will have childcare! For information, please contact Eveann Kauffman. “We believe God changes lives and whole communities forever when moms gather together to pray”. If you are a mom, aunt, grandmother, guardian, woman of prayer, join them!
 
Great Date Night Helpers Needed! We are looking for some big hearts to help with the following areas on Saturday, February 23.
  • Kitchen Help (setup, food serving & clean up) Food will be catered
  • Decorating Help
  • Welcome/Ticket Collection
  • If you are interested in any of these opportunities, call the office (570) 275-1511.
 
Fishnet Partners Fishnet Ministries processes large quantities of goods that will be sent to the mission field. This Thursday, they will be working on processing eye glasses in Room 9 from 9-12pm. All are welcome!
 
Prep for Annual Business Meeting on January 30
  • Board/Committee Nominations have been posted on the ramp bulletin board. Please direct any questions to a member of the Nominating Committee prior to our Annual Business meeting.
  • 2019 Budget has also been posted on the ramp bulletin board for your review. Any questions, see Jason Martello prior to meeting. Revised FBC Constitution Please pick up your copy of our revised constitution at the Info Desk. We’ll be voting on this at the meeting.
  • Hot Topics will be the Building Committee presentation, voting on the updated Constitution, new members and the 2019 budget.
  • For Your Encouragement the following have completed the membership application process; Phebe Strzempek, Danielle Mendez, Ron & Lisa Simons.
 
A Flurry of Good Reads! Have you blown into our Library recently? No two experiences are the same! You’ll be plowing through all kinds of adventures that will warm your heart! The Library is located across from the toddler nursery and is open 8:45-10:30am on Sundays and 5:45-7:30pm on Wednesdays.
 
Gluten Free Communion – Individually wrapped gluten free wafers will now be available for pick up on communion Sundays! They will be located on the ushers’ table in the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to pick yours up prior the service starting!
 
Children’s Church Begins Today! Ages 4yrs-4th grade | During the 10:30am service – If you would like support this ministry by helping, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511! *Safe Church clearance is required.
 
Costa Rica Mission Trip – July 28-Aug 4 – A team is currently being put together to minister to the people of Costa Rica! The focus will be construction and medical. If you are interested, stop by the Info Desk and pick up an Application and Info Letter. Applications are due NEXT SUNDAY 1/27!
 
Sparks & T&T Clubs – News You Can Use! 1/23 – Derby Car Kits go on sale at club – Block kits $3 Pre-carved $5 2/22 – Derby Workshop – 4-8PM in the gym – more info at club 3/2 – Awana Grandprix Derby Race!! – 2-4:30PM in the gym