Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Posted on Jun 22, 2024 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Softball Game SUNDAY (6/23) AFTER 2ND SERVICE!! Come and enjoy a friendly game of softball right after our second service! A ballpark lunch awaits you. Let’s make it a great day out on the field! If you don’t play, come out and encourage our players!

New Our Daily Breads! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Large Print devotional for July | Aug. | Sept.

Combined Adult Sunday School NEXT SUNDAY (6/30)! We will be meeting in the gym at 9:15am to hear from the various short term mission teams that went out this year. What a wonderful opportunity to witness the impact of these trips and see how the Lord was working in their lives and in the lives of those around them.

Coffee Hour Helpers Attention coffee enthusiasts! We are seeking volunteers willing to make and serve coffee during our coffee time between services. If you love coffee and have a heart to serve, please consider joining this team. Feel free to talk to one of the team members for more info!

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They normally process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! Right now they are helping us prep for VBS!! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

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 as well. Come on over!

Care & Concern Ministry began in October ‘03 and is a group of some of the biggest hearts around. They make and take meals to those who have had babies, surgery or are going through a tough time. This ministry has lifted the hearts of many as the love of Christ is shared in a practical & much needed way. Let the office know if you would like to be on our call list.

More Home Groups Needed 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.

ALL THINGS VBS!

1) Dates: July 8-12 6-8:30 PM

2) Have YOU signed up yet? We are still looking for ADULT HELPERS in the following areas: Nursery, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 5th & 6th Grades, PreK Bible & K-2nd Grade Bible. If you are able to lend a hand in any of these areas, we’d love for you to check out the signups in the main lobby! Your presence is invaluable, and you never know what impact you may have on someone’s life. Won’t you consider joining us this year?

3) 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.

4) Registration is OPEN! Ages 3 (must be potty trained) to 6th grade. Pick up a paper copy in the main lobby or register your kids online.

5) VBS Craft Collection Thanks for your donations of water bottles!! While we have reached our quota for bottles, we are still

collecting bathroom tissue tubes. Donations can be placed in the designated baskets in the main lobby & gym areas.

6) Check out our VBS team portal on our website. Access devos, t-shirt info, safe church requirements and much more. T-shirts – Suggested Donation $10

Family Fun Day is Sunday, July 14!! Following the VBS Closing ceremony during the 10:30 service, everyone is invited to enjoy hotdogs and hamburgers, a giant slip-n-slide, a Little’s Splash Area, crafts, lawn games and MORE! No cost! New this year: Slushies!!

Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed! To make this event fun for everyone, we are going to need help!! Food logistics, setup support, game facilitators, clean up crew, etc. Sign up in the Main Lobby!

Cookie Donations Needed We are planning to have cookies for dessert and are in need of all flavors (2 dozen each). Interested? Let us know on your connect card or give the office a call! Please note if there are any nuts included.

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 11th! Happy reading!!

MEN’S BASKETBALL Guys 18 & up are welcome to come and play a pickup game or two. They play Sundays from 5-7pm. You can contact Rawle Clarke.

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