Sunday, December 4, 2022
Posted on Dec 3, 2022 in Newsletter |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Baptism Sunday Coming! December 11 – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by Sunday!
Memorial Poinsettias – Order them in honor or memory of your loved ones The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 or sign up through our newsletter by NEXT SUNDAY!
New Devo In Check out the Tract Rack to pick up your new Large Print Our Daily Bread for Jan | Feb | Mar
New Our Daily Breads! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Dec. | Jan. | Feb.!
New Boxes: You may have noticed small black boxes at the Welcome Desk in the lobby and Welcome Table in the gym. We ask that you would start placing your connect cards in there instead of the offering boxes.
Greeters Needed If anyone would like to greet for the Christmas Eve Services (5:30 & 7:30pm) or Christmas day service at 10:30am, please contact Linda Sue Davies.
Save the Date – VBS will be held July 10-14, 2023 concluding with Family Fun Day on July 16th.
2022 Tax Credit? If you would like to have tax credit for this year, tithes and/or donations must be received or post marked by Dec. 31st. Giving reports will be mailed out in January for tax purposes.
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.
Barnabas Sunday is Sunday! December’s need is soup! Basket in main lobby.
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
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: Chicken Parmesan & Roasted Broccoli 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.
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.
Call for Cookies We will be caroling to our shut-ins Sat., Dec 17th and we give them each a plate of Christmas cookies. If you would like to donate any yummy cookies, please bring them to the kitchen by Fri., Dec 16th and note “shut-ins” on them.
Christmas Caroling to Shut Ins – December 17 – Join us as we deliver gifts & sing to our sweet shut-ins. To sign up, circle “s” on your connect card or call the office (570) 275-1511. More info to come.
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/
December Events
- December 11 Bells of Joy perform in both services
- December 17 Shut In Gift Delivery & Christmas Caroling
- December 18 Choir performs in both services
- December 18 Youth Christmas Party
- December 18 Worship Night—7pm in the Chapel
- December 19 Red Cross Blood Drive – 12:30-5:30pm/Gym
- December 24 Family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 5:30PM
- December 24 Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 7:30PM
- December 25 Christmas Service – 10:30AM
- December 31 New Year’s Eve Blowout! – 7PM
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