Sunday, October 22, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Fall Fest Events & Activities: Live Music | Hayrides | Popcorn | Apple Slinging | Cotton Candy | Hot Dogs & Hamburgers | Crafts | Apple Dumplings | Toddler Area | Hot Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa | Glow Experience….AND MORE!! And its FREE!! How Can I Help? Station sign-ups are in main foyer. We are excited to reach our community for Christ in this capacity, so many thanks in advance! Questions? Call the office at (570) 275-1511.
 
New Sunday School Class The new elective class begins TODAY in the old choir room (Room 102). They will be studying Paul David Tripp’s book “Do You Believe?”. Anyone is welcome to join.
 
Active Retired Men in Service Thursdays @ 8:30AM. This great group of guys meets for devotions, prayer time and lots of fellowship! Following their group time, they also help out around the church as well. Come on over!
 
Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. Many heartfelt thanks! Wanna join the team? Talk to one of the team members. They will walk you through what you need to know! A HUGE Thank You for the donations we’ve received!!
 
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.
 
Sensory-Friendly Worship Area “A shush-free, judgment-free zone where ALL can safely learn about God!” Our chapel has been fitted with wiggle seats, fidget toys, dimmable lights, noise-canceling headphones, a calming special-effect light and more! We welcome all who have unique needs to enjoy this area during our services!
 
NO MEAL THIS WEEK!! See you next week!
 
Opportunities to serve for all ages!
  1. College Care Package Donations DUE: SUNDAY (10/22)!! Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry”. Help us pack and pray over the boxes tomorrow @ 6pm!
  2. Seats & Feet – The Good Samaritan is collecting NEW socks & underwear for students in the DASD, ages K-12 boys & girls. Please place the items in the designated baskets in the Main Lobby and gym areas. Donations are due by Nov. 5. Good Samaritan will then distribute among the schools.
  3. Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer for the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.
 
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference February 9-11, 2024 in Hershey, PA – 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 office. Office will then register the couples!!
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/
 
Pictures of Veterans Needed 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 1st. Please also include their name and which branch of the military they served in. We can also use the pictures from a previous year but please let the office know! (570) 275-1511.
 
Church Library SUNDAYS | 9:15am – 10:15am & WEDNESDAYS | 5 – 7pm. Did you know?? Besides Fiction and Children’s books, we also carry Bible Studies, Apologetics, Counseling, Biographies, DVD’s, Missions, Pre-Teen & Teen Resources and so much more. October is Church Library month, so make sure you check out this great, ever-expanding resource! This would be a great time to check your shelves and closets for any outstanding books you may have.
 
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes are in the main lobby.