Bells of Joy are Back! Handbell choir is starting up for the Fall. Now is a great time to check it out! The first rehearsal is tomorrow night from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Note: you need to be able to read music.

 

Candy Collection & Help for Trunk-or-Treat The Danville Primary School will be hosting their 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5-7pm and FBC will have a trunk present! Rain date is Wed., Oct. 23. Here are a few ways you can help:

 

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

 

Ladies Walking Group This group is open to women of all ages and walking abilities. They meet this Thursday at 6:30pm in the gym. They will be staying inside now till spring.

 

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. This week they will be in the gym to help pack treat bags for our Trunk or Treat event at the Danville Middle School.

 

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. Come on over!

 

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.

 

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes are located in the main lobby for the month of Oct.

 

Brief Special Business Meeting Sunday, October 20 immediately following the 8AM service. We’ll be voting on new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons.

 

COMMUNITY PRAYER WALK Next Sunday after the 10:30 service. All are invited to join us in praying for our community of Danville as we walk around town. What a great opportunity to come together and pray for our family, friends, neighbors and local businesses. We will meet at the Canal St. amphitheater by Beiter’s. Please wear comfortable shoes. In case of rain, we will drive.

 

Samaritan’s Purse Trip Info Meeting Sun., Oct. 27 @ 9am Under balcony in sanctuary – We are organizing a team to assist with hurricane relief and rebuilding efforts. If you feel called to help, please join us for an informational meeting on the last Sunday of this month. Josh Long will be sharing his experience in working with Samaritan’s Purse. Your participation can make a significant difference!

 

Fall Festival Saturday, October 26 12-3pm Events & Activities: Live Music | Hayrides | Apple Slinging | Hot Dogs & Hamburgers | Cotton Candy | Hot Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa | Crafts | Apple Dumplings | Popcorn | Toddler Area | Glow Experience….AND MORE!! And its FREE!!
How Can I Help? Volunteer sign-ups are in main foyer. Where can YOU serve? Questions? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. Set up help, Oct. 23, 24, 25 at 6pm. If anyone is willing and able to help, we would appreciate it. It is a massive undertaking We are so excited to reach our community for Christ in this capacity, so many thanks in advance!

 

Montour County Feed A Friend Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer through the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit, soup; Pasta & Sauce; Mac & Cheese, Boxed Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

 

NEW COUPLE’S STUDY “The Rhythm of Us” WEDNESDAYS @ 6PM | SANCTUARY – What does your marriage look like in your wildest dreams? You know those couples who seem to truly thrive? The lucky ones who are somehow still wildly in love after decades of marriage? That kind of marriage isn’t just meant for a select few. As it turns out, the healthiest, happiest marriages share a transformational secret: intentional rhythms. Chris and Jenni Graebe invite you to discover those core essential rhythms, how they work, and the impact intentional rhythms can have on your relationship.

 

College Care Ministry Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. Student Info is due OCT. 20. Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. We reset our list each semester!
Help us pack and pray over the boxes on Monday, 10/28 @ 6pm! Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Suggested items to donate by October 27:

 

HONDURAS SUPPORT LETTERS Stop by the table under the mission map in the Main Lobby to pick up a copy of the Honduras team’s support letter!! Prayerfully consider how you can help!!