Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Posted on Apr 9, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Easter Schedule
Good Friday – 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

Special Easter Offering This year, our special Easter offering will be split between support for Ukraine and support for marriages (Weekend to Remember scholarships). Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

Red Cross Blood Drive will be here Monday, in the BFLC (gym) from 1:00-6:00pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood and is taking every precaution to keep everyone safe during their collections.

Free Booklet The Case for Easter Strobel’s award-winning skills as a legal journalist will persuade even the most hard-boiled skeptics to reconsider Jesus’ death and resurrection. Grab your copy at the Tract Rack or Welcome Table! Easter themed tracts also available at the Tract Rack!

Fishnet Meeting 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.

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Tomorrow: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Meatball Hoagies, Macaroni Salad, Chips & 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.

Baptism Sundays Coming! April 24th | June 19 (Father’s Day). If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your
by 4/10 for the April date!

Easter Egg Hunt 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! Must pre-register. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up TODAY so we have eggs & goodie bags for everyone! Help Needed in setup/decorating, check-in & clean up. Please note on your connect card!

Easter Breakfast Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Sunday 4/10. Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this when you 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 TODAY to participate.

Heartfelt Thanks! Many thanks to those who helped at Spring Clean Up as well to those who delivered Easter gifts to the homebound. “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10 ESV)

Calling All Medical Professionals Solid Rock International is putting together a missions trip to the Dominican Republic from September 24 through October 1. All types of medical professionals are welcome! Contact Gary Lewis ASAP if you have questions or you would like to go. Contact Gary Lewis.

Church Picnic May 1st | Rain or Shine | Montour Preserve – We are looking forward to hanging out together OUTSIDE! Grilled chicken and chips will be provided. Side dishes and desserts will be welcome. Sign-up at the Info Desk or Welcome Table!

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on April 21st. 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.

Free Easter Book for Kiddos Author, Kevin DeYoung, took five stories from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook and consolidated them in this booklet to share the good news of the Easter season with children. Grab your copy at the Tract Rack or Welcome Table!

Online Giving Overhaul Vanco, our service company, has updated the look of their online giving site. The site is now visually easier to navigate and allows you the option to incur service fees. Hot Tip! Check out the Vanco Mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play! Just type in Danville First Baptist Church in the search field and you’ll see our logo.

Scholarship Funds Available The Mission Board will be accepting applications for post-high school education from applicants planning to attend post-graduate training at an academic facility with the intent to pursue ministry or missionary work upon graduation. Applications can be picked up in the Church Office. Deadline to submit your application is April 30th. For more information regarding the scholarship please contact Jeanie Wesner or Gary Lewis.

Home Group Info Session Sunday, April 24 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.