Sunday, November 12, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
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: Jack’s BBQ Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Rolls 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.
 
New Devos are In Check out the Tract Rack to pick up the latest copy of Our Daily Bread and Keys for Kids for December | January | February.
 
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.
 
Fishnet Meeting This Week! 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.
 
Men’s Open Gym Senior High Guys and older meet for a game or two of basketball, Mondays from 7-9pm. Questions? Contact group point person, Tony Zaklama.
 
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING Sunday, 11/12 @ 9:10am – There will be a brief meeting to vote on the projector upgrades to the gym and sanctuary. All voting members are encouraged to attend!
 
International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians This day is set aside as a global prayer meeting on behalf of persecuted Christians who stand as a bold witness to Christ on the world’s most dangerous frontiers. Prayer guides are available Pick up your copy today!
 
All–Church Fellowship Meal NEXT SUNDAY (11/19), AFTER THE 10:30AM 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?
 
Thanksgiving Eve Service WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22ND 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 donation.
 
FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up, which the youth will pass out at the Jubilee Kitchen Saturday 11/18. 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 Youth Scholarship Fund.
 
Conference Opportunity with Mottel Baleston – Tuesday, November 14, 10a-2p – Our church is hosting a conference sponsored by the Venture Church Network featuring Mottel Baleston. He will be speaking on “Understanding the Hebrew Roots of our Christian Faith”. What was the Jewish culture in NT times and how did they worship? How was our Christian faith born with the Biblical Judaism of that day and what have we lost by turning our back on those roots? Those wishing to attend MUST register online. Lunch is included.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-the-hebrew-roots-of-our-christian-faith-registration-733413719177
 
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 through the end of November.
 
Join the Christmas Choir! Rehearsals begin Monday, Nov. 27th at 7:15pm in the sanctuary. Choir will sing December 17th at both services.
Contact Pastor John if interested. pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org
 
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference in Hershey, PA – February 9-11, 2024 – 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 church office. Office will then register the couples!!
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/