Sunday, September 19, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Midweek Meal
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: Pork BBQ Sandwich with Carrot & Raisin Salad & 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.
 
Missionary Reception Today at 7PM – Paul & Salwa Ameen – Born and raised as a Muslim in Egypt, firstborn of the imam of the mosque, trained to be a Muslim evangelist, Paul’s life was interrupted by the Lord in 1997 and he converted to Christianity. Salwa was born in Egypt into a traditional Christian family, and accepted the Lord as her Savior at a Christian conference while in the fourth grade. Join us in the gym as we catch up with the Ameens to hear what God has been doing through them as they strive to reach the Muslim world with the hope of the gospel. Dessert Donations Welcome! Next Sunday: Catch up with the Bannons!!
 
Fishnet Meeting this Week This group of ladies meets Thursdays 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, contact Donna Outt
 
Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. NOTE: items must be individually wrapped prior to drop off. Many heartfelt thanks!
 
Full Time Position Available at FBC If you are interested in applying for our Children’s Ministry Director position, pick up an informational packet at the Info Desk. For questions, please reach out to the deacon overseeing the search for this position, Malachi Courtney. We welcome those within FBC and those not from FBC to apply!
 
PLAY BALL! Our next softball game is happening Sunday (9/19) following the 10:30am service. Sr. High and older, men & women, are invited to play, weather pending. Let Pastor John know if you are interested in playing.
 
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference  Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.
  • Cost of Event: $175 per couple
  • Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/
 
Bible Study Wednesdays – Room 226 (2nd floor) | 6PM – Join Pastor Paul starting this Wednesday, on his journey through the book of John. All are welcome and only a Bible is needed.
 
Church Business Meeting – THURSDAY, Sept. 30 @ 7PM – Discussion on the new potential Elder position & Children’s Ministry Director Update. Reports will be available for next Sunday
 
Help Needed in Following Areas:
  • Sunday Morning Coffee Hour
  • Wednesday Family Meal
  • Awana – help with Sparks group (K-2nd)
Call us for more info!
 
Ladies Open Door Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 9AM beginning 9/28 & Wednesdays @ 6PM beginning 9/29 – Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead you through the Letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come. Sign up in the main lobby! Grab your workbook also for a suggested donation of $18. Nursery care is available! Questions? Contact Heather Hess.
 
DivorceCare Divorced? Separated? Struggling in your marriage? Divorce Care is a special seminar and support group that will walk with you through topics like, What’s happening to me?, Facing My Anger, KidCare, Forgiveness, Financial Survival and more. Registration cost is $15. Begins Wednesday in Room 104/2nd Floor hallway that parallels the gym. Questions? Contact Dolly Smith.
 
Bells of Joy are Back Handbell choir has started up for the Fall. You still have time to check it out! Rehearsals are on Mondays, from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Note: you need to be able to read music.
 
Home Groups – 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
 
Connect Weekly on Zoom
THURSDAYs  7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online – 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260