Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Posted on Mar 18, 2023 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Organ Concert/Hymn Sing Sunday (3/19), 7pm in the Sanctuary – Carol Cotner, will be playing select organ pieces as well as accompanying us in singing various hymns. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music!

Easter Choir Here’s your invitation to join the Easter Choir! Practices begin tomorrow night 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary! If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Sunday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Parmesan Chicken & Roasted Broccoli & 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.

Save the Dates! Details coming soon!

April 22 at 9AM – Men’s Forum
April 24 at 6PM – College Care Packing
April 29 at 2PM – Ladies Tea
May 4 at 12PM – National Day of Prayer (Montour Co. Courthouse)
May 6 at 9AM – Spring Fling
May 21 at 7PM – Baccalaureate (Danville High School)
Sept. 15-17 – Ladies Retreat – Sign ups coming soon!

Spring Cleaning Day! Spring is almost here!! Join us on Sat. April 15th from 8am-1pm and let’s help take care of the building and property God has given us. Great for all ages and abilities. Then stick around for a free lunch!

Home Group Info Session! Next Sunday, March 26 after the 10:30 service. What is a Home Group? Why do I need one? Is it biblical? Where are they? This info session will answer these questions and more! Join us for a sandwich lunch as we break open this topic. Sign up on your connect card and let us know how many will be attending with you.

Easter at the Tract Rack Be sure to check out the many books and tracts we have for the Easter season!

Delivery Drivers Needed! We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Easter gifts to our sweet home-bound church family members!! Gift pick-up will be Friday (3/31) from 9am-3pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone numbers. Want to rev your engines for a sweet cause? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. First come, first served!

And This Year’s VBS Theme Is… Keepers of the Kingdom – July 10-14, 2023 – Grab your helmets! Mount your trusty steeds! Kids will be equipped to stand strong in the battle for truth. They will be encouraged to seek the King of kings and His righteousness. Volunteer Sign Up Begins May 1st. Kiddo Sign Up Begins June 1st.

College Care Ministry 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

New Devotionals! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE Print for April | May | June!

Holy Week & Easter

Palm Sunday 4/2 – Regular service times
Maundy Thursday 4/6 – Service at 7PM
Easter: SonRise Service – 7AM (indoor)
Easter Breakfast – 8:15AM (must sign up)
Egg Hunt – 9:15AM (must sign up)
Easter Service – 10:30AM

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Register kiddos for our egg hunt by listing their names & ages on your connect card. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by Sunday (4/2).

Easter Breakfast Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Sunday (4/2). Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this in your sign up!

Memorial Easter Flowers Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by SUNDAY (4/2) to participate.