Sunday, October 28, 2018
Posted on Oct 27, 2018 in Newsletter |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Business Meeting – 6:30 pm | Wednesday 10/31 | Chapel – We are excited about how the Lord is working in and through our fellowship! Join us as we discuss ministry reports, Building Committee findings, wifi wiring update, new members and more! All welcome, but only members can vote.
Trunk or Treat – HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED!
- Mountains of candy were donated!
- 125 workers brought the event to life
- 1038 visitors came through our doors
- Many Bibles & Tracts were given out!
- Special Thanks to coordinator, Ruth Ann Hawkins
LuoPad Team – Join us the first Thursday of every month at 9:30am as we continue to assemble LuoPads in the BFLC. This is an ongoing mission through GAiN that provides sanitary undergarments to women all over the world! We’d love to have you join us! If you’d like sewing lessons so you can help out, contact Patty Miller.
Special Thanks from the LuoPad Team! We have not only reached our goal of 500 kits, but have exceeded it with a grand total of 530! Thank you so much for all of your donations!
Barnabas Sunday: Next Week! During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer next Sunday. November’s need is for Tuna & Canned Meats.
No Midweek Meal This Week – Family Dinners will resume on 11/7!
Brian Stamm’s Memorial Service is Today Brian was a legend in Danville wrestling who was a state champion, part of the state championship team, honored as an NCAA Division III All-American and inducted into the District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame. He went on to marry Lori and have a wonderful family which included 7 children. He faithfully served his Jesus and was very active in his local church. After a 7 year battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 43. His mother, Norene, is FBC family and invites you to remember her son with her on Sunday 10/28 at 3pm with a time of fellowship to follow in the BFLC.
Lost Anything Recently? Check our Lost & Found! It will be out on display in the gym until 11/4. Anything left over will be donated to Haiti or elsewhere.
Football Chapel is This Friday 11/2 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Circle “F” on your connect card!
Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Coming Soon! God’s Champions Special Needs Ministry is inviting Hand in Hand Family Resource Center to provide a training called L.E.A.D.- Leaders Embracing All-Abilities and Diversity. The training includes tips and information on interacting with people with disabilities with the goal of a more inclusive environment. Help our church take a LEAD in embracing individuals with special needs! When: November 11, 2018 Time: Luncheon after 10:30 church service – Training at 1:00 Sign up by Nov. 4th on the ramp bulletin board or in the office
FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 17. Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in donating and/or making a dessert.
Please Note! Over the next two weeks, Pastor Dawes will be spending extensive time praying and studying for upcoming messages. If you have a pastoral emergency, please feel free to contact Pastor Paul Fink.
Voter Guides are available at the Info Desk for the upcoming elections.
Time to Turn Clocks Back! Don’t forget to turn your clock back on Saturday evening.
Missionary Dessert Receptions Get Ready for November! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM services.
- 11/4 – Mike & Debbie Bannon, Ireland
- 11/11 – Jason Martello, trip to Africa
- 11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan
Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.
Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer until October 28th! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.
Family Movie Night! Saturday, November 10 – 6:30pm – Free Movie • Free Snacks • Free Drinks -Movie will be in the gym, so bring your lawn chairs! Post card invitations are at the Info Desk! *We recommend middle school ages and up for viewing
Pictures of Veterans Needed – During our Veterans Day Sunday services, FBC would like to honor any veteran who has served. Please send in a picture of your veteran in military dress, if possible, to the church office by November 6th. Please also include their name and which branch of the military they served in. All pictures in last year’s Veterans Day slide show will be included in this year’s slide show. You do not have to re-submit pictures.
College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer TODAY (10/28). Suggested items to donate: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Hot Chocolate Microwave Popcorn
Ramen noodles (not cups) Indiv. Packages of crackers
Breakfast/Cereal Bars Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts Post-It Notes
Stamps Glue Sticks
Highlighters Treat-sized choc. Candy
Hard Candy Tic-Tacs/Mints
Gum Lifesavers
Chapstick Pencils
Black or Blue Pens Tissue Packets
Individual boxes of Raisins
Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.
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