Sunday, November 19, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
All–Church Fellowship Meal SUNDAY AFTER THE 2ND SERVICE – We invite everyone to join us as we partake of a meal but also give you the opportunity to share what you have been learning through this series on forgiveness. What has God taught you through this or possibly revealed that you need to change? Suggested donation- $3/person or $10/family.
 
Thanksgiving Eve Service THIS WEDNESDAY AT 7PM – This service celebrates and gives thanks to God for all He has done for us throughout the year. There will be a time of worship, prayer, thanksgiving & devotion. You are welcome to bring visiting family & friends, as well! We hope to see you there.
 
Special Offering Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available by the offering boxes. Donations will go towards Christmas gifts for our FBC supported missionaries! Please note “Thanksgiving” on your donation.
 
More 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.
 
NO MIDWEEK MEAL THIS WEEK!! Join us at our Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7pm.
 
Project Christmas Card Goal: Send 500 Christmas cards to prisoners in the Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and NCSTU Prisons.
We had cards specifically made for this project which are available in the lobby. Info cards will direct you in how best to fill out the card. Take an Info Card and as many cards as you like and return them to the baskets in the main lobby by December 10. Our prison ministry team will deliver them to the prisons.
 
Christmas Tree of Love Christmas is a time of giving! You will find the Tree of Love in the kitchen foyer by the gym entrance. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament from the tree and return it unwrapped in a Christmas-style gift bag to the church office by December 10th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so we can get it to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the gift card.
 
Winter Clothing Collection Now’s the time to go through your closets to bless those in Rochester, NY! Missionary, Marvin Robinson will distribute all sizes of jackets, coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, sweaters, hoodies, pants, etc. The collection bin is located in the Main Lobby during November.
 
Christmas Choir Rehearsals begin Nov. 27th at 7:15pm in the sanctuary. Choir will sing December 17th at both services. Contact Pastor John if interested. pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org
 
Memorial Poinsettias Order them in honor or memory of your loved ones. The suggested donation is $8. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 or sign up through our newsletter by December 10th.
 
New Devos In! Check out the Tract Rack to pick up your Our Daily Bread & Keys for Kids for December | January | February
 
Worship Night Next Sunday, 7pm in chapel – Join us in the chapel as we give praise to the One worthy of it all. What a great way to end the Thanksgiving week!
 
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference February 9-11, 2024 in Hershey, PA – No marriage is static. Each day, each choice — you’re either moving closer together, toward oneness … or coasting farther apart. At the intersection of a faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life, Weekend to Remember helps couples do just that — choose oneness. Whether you’re sending up an SOS for marital rescue or looking to foster an already flourishing connection, Weekend to Remember is your best next step toward being, and staying, one. Interested in attending? Contact the office. Office will then register the couples!!
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/
 
Church Photo Directory LAST CALL! Thanksgiving is a great time to take a family photo! Then email it to the office:  email@danvillefirstbaptist.org. Deadline Nov. 30. We would love to see EVERYONE in there!