Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Posted on Apr 27, 2024 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

National Day of Prayer This Thursday, May 2 @ Noon – Join us and other local churches on the steps of the Montour County Courthouse to pray for our Nation, its leaders, teachers, service personnel, and more. Rain or shine! Bring a camp chair if you like.

Spring Fling THIS SATURDAY, May 4 – Sign up today in the lobby or gym to help during a time slot at the FBC tent. Great opportunity for ALL ages! We will be handing out water and literature and providing a place for people to come in and sit down. Our booth is located across from OIP on Lower Mulberry St. Make sure you stop by!

A HUGE THANKS to all those that helped out with Midweek Meals this year! The meals were fantastic and we couldn’t have done it without you!! If you would like to help out when we start up again in the fall, contact Buddy Yarger at byarger@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

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.

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!

Scholarship Funds Available from the Mission Board – 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 at the Missions Table (under the map). Deadline to submit your application is APRIL 30! For more information regarding the scholarship, please contact Frank Auker.

Ladies Walking Group This Thursday at 6:30pm starting in the gym. They will be walking outdoors around the block, unless there is bad weather. This group is for ladies of all ages and walking abilities. The leaders will match your speed. No one is left in the dust.

Church Business Meeting Sat., May 18 @ 9 AM – Goodies & Coffee available at 8:30 AM. All are welcome to attend, however, only members who attend will be able to vote. We’ll be starting the meeting by voting on new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons.

Vacational Bible School VBS 2024 is happening July 8-12 6-8:30p. Volunteer signups begin next week! Kid signups begin 6/1.

Happening Next Sunday The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in the main foyer. May’s Need: Spaghetti & Sauce.

Experience Missions Bible & Christian Literature Collection Donations can be placed on cart near the kitchen until May 19th. If you have any questions, contact Donna Outt.

Bibles (new & used, NT, Psalms, Prov., commentaries, concordances)
Bibles on cassette and Cassette Players in good working order
Christian books and magazines (NO Guideposts)
Devotionals and Tracts
CD’s and DVD’s (contemporary Christian, gospel, hymns)
SS and VBS material (prefer complete sets– David C Cook, Lifeway, Standard, Pathway Press, Union Gospel)

Grad Info Needed We want to celebrate your grad on Sunday, June 4th! INFO DUE May 19. Please email the church your high school or college student’s…

Name
School/College graduated from
Degree Earned
Next steps/future plans
And a fun picture of your grad!

All Church Picnic Sunday, June 2 @ 12PM at Mountain View Bible Camp

Sunday Bible School Classes Something for All Ages @ 9:15AM

Nursery: Infants & Toddlers

PreK: Noah’s Ark Hallway

Kindergarten & 1st: Noah’s Ark Hallway

2nd: Noah’s Ark Hallway

3rd-4th: Room 7 (Gym Hallway)

5th-6th: Room 6 (Gym Hallway)

7th-8th: Room 106

High School: Iron Forge (Youth Rm)

DASH: Room 104

Adult Fellowship: Chapel

Journeying with Jesus: Room 230

Daughters of the Divine: Room 105

Sojourners: Room 224/226

Sons of the Savior: Room 222

Thrive (College): Room 228

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