Sunday, May 21, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
All Church Picnic – Sunday (5/21) @ 12PM at Mountain View Bible Camp, Snydertown – Grilled chicken, chips, & paper products will be provided. Side dishes and desserts will be welcome.  Bring ball gear for basketball, baseball, etc.  There is also a playground for the younger kids.  See you there!
 
Spring Business Meeting This Wed @ 7pm in chapel. Join us as we catch up on what’s going on at FBC!  We will begin the meeting by voting in a new member candidate recommended by our Board of Deacons.  We will also give a furnace update. Pick up your copy of the report in the main lobby and gym. One per family, please.
 
Baccalaureate is Sunday (5/21) at 7PM at the Danville High School. Pastor Dawes and Pastor Luke are participating in the service.  All are welcome to attend!  Donations of individually wrapped snacks would be greatly appreciated.  Please drop any donations off at the kitchen this morning and mark it  Baccalaureate.
 
Fishnet 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 call Donna Outt. 
 
Red Cross Blood Drive will be here  Monday, June 5th, in the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood and is taking every precaution to keep everyone safe during their collections.  Register online at redcross.org. 
 
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
 
Grad Info Needed We want to celebrate your grad on Sunday, June 4th! INFO DUE SUNDAY (5/21)! Please email the church your high school or college student’s…
  • Name
  • School/College graduated from
  • Degree Earned
  • Next steps/future plans
  • And a fun picture of your grad!
 
Summer Campground Ministry Begins May 28! Join our own Terry Davis, Mark Acker and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen Association as they share the good news each Sunday! 
  • 9am – Knoebels: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
  • 10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided
 
Promotion Sunday May 28 @ 9:15am – Join us in the sanctuary for a short program as we celebrate the end of the school year! We’ll be 
presenting Bibles to new 1st graders (current Kindergarteners), devotions to our new 4th graders (current 3rd graders), and acknowledging our 6th & 8th graders move to Middle & High School. We’ll also be thanking our teachers for their tireless work throughout the year. New classes will begin on Sunday, June 4th. Adult classes are invited to attend! 
 
New Class! Are you a college student looking for a place to grow in your faith and connect with others? Starting next Sunday, May 28th, we are launching a new Sunday School Class for college age and young adults!   The class will be led by our DiscipleMakers missionary, Jared Knorr.  You will have the chance to learn from God’s Word, discuss relevant topics, and make new friends.  The class will temporarily meet in Room 8 right off the corner of the gym.  We hope you will join us and invite your friends!  
 
Ladies Open Door Summer Study Begins next Wed., May 31st In person and zoom. Study books and sign ups options are in the Main Lobby. Suggested book donation is $17. Childcare available upon request. 
 
Sisters in Christ Ladies Retreat Weekend! SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2023 | LINCK HILL INN, MORRIS, PA – “Two Women…Two Stories…Two Songs” – Sign up today in the Main Lobby!!
 
Special Memorial Opportunities Memorial Sunday, there will be a special collection opportunity that will benefit the Montour County Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund assists local veterans in our area who have fallen on hard times. 
 
Memorial Monday Service & Parade :  10AM – Bridge Ceremony; 11AM – Memorial Park Ceremony – Bring a chair!
 
VBS Team Sign-ups Main Foyer!! July 10-14 | 6-8:30PM – Make sure you are up-to-date with your clearances at danvillefirstbaptist.org/safe-church. Go to our website to complete the annual Safe Church Training videos and fill out the corresponding form. Kiddo Registration begins June 1st!
 
New Our Daily Breads! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print  devotionals for June | July | August