Sunday, November 5, 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: Goulash, Salad 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.
 
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.
 
Fellowship Fund Giving Opportunity In following the biblical directive to take care of our widows and orphans, FBC created the fellowship fund. This fund not only blesses those financially hurting in our church family, but also those who desire to invest in their marriages. If you would like to give, please note “Fellowship Fund” in the memo of your check or on your envelope.
 
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make Fall Fest a success!
 
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING Sunday, Nov 19th @ 9:10am – We will be voting on the projector upgrades to the gym and sanctuary. All voting members are encouraged to attend!
 
Connect Card Is there something we can pray for? Have questions? Need info? We encourage you to fill out our e-Connect Card. You can find it on our church homepage at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org.
 
All–Church Fellowship Meal SUNDAY, NOV. 19TH 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?
 
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 envelope.
 
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.
 
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. We will be observing this day on Sunday, Nov. 12. Prayer guides are available on the desk by the office, Welcome Table in the gym, and back table by sanctuary doors. Pick up your copy today!
 
Conference Opportunity with Mottel Baleston Tuesday, November 14, 10a-2p – FBC 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? We are invited to attend this special event as Mottel discusses our Hebrew roots and presents several
worship items. 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 this month.
 
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/