Sunday, April 9, 2017

Prayer Chain If you are a member of the phone Prayer Chain, please pick up a copy of the updated calling list at the Information Desk.

Missionary Prayer Letters Check out the many new letters that have been added to the Missionary Prayer Rack located downstairs by the Springer Chapel entrance.

Lifetouch Updates Due to Easter Sunday, the sign-up table will not be available in the lobby next week. Please feel free to sign up on the church website or call the church office.

Amazing Grace is an Easter devotional from Our Daily Bread that is available by the Tract Rack in the Main Lobby. “Celebrate this Easter with ten reflections that share more about God’s amazing gift of grace.” There is also a great selection of Easter-themed tracts as well!

No Midweek Meal This Week Please join us next week for our Midweek Family Meal on Wed, April 19. Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. Next week’s menu is Ham, Scalloped Potatoes & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, April 17 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Lifetouch Welcome Table Volunteers It’s almost time to say cheese!! We are looking for smiling faces to welcome people and assist them as they sign in and fill out information for their photo sessions. If you are interested, please contact the church office ASAP.

VBS 2017 Team Sign-up: TODAY! Sign up in the main lobby to help out with VBS this year! There will be many areas to choose from to meet your gifts and skill levels. Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure!

Blessed & Blended is for stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and those who care about blended families. Bloomsburg Christian Church will be hosting this free one-day livestream event on Saturday, April 29th from 10am to 5:30pm. Childcare will be provided for children preschool to 5th grade. Register by April 23rd, by going to www.blendedandblessed.com or  pick up a form at the Info Desk.

M&Ms Are Here! Tubes of M&Ms will be handed out today in the Main Lobby. Enjoy them! Please fill the empty tubes with quarters and return them by June 11. The money helps pay for seeds that will be packed at the GAiN Warehouse by an FBC Team.

College Care Packages

Finals are coming! Let’s encourage our students!
  • Parents, the deadline for filling out the 2017 student form is April 16th
    *A new one must be filled out and handed in each year to participate
  • All donations will be gratefully accepted until April 23rd
  • Need a 2017 student form or more info? See the Info Desk

Spring Fling is Coming! On May 6th, Danville closes Mill Street to host their annual spring event. About 9,000 people attended last year. We’ll be looking for volunteers soon to help out at the FBC tent so stay tuned!

Gardeners Wanted! Join Sabrina to make the community garden a reality again this year!  No special skills are needed!  If you do not have an hour a week to donate, monetary donations will be gratefully accepted – but we have a preference for YOU and your time!  Please direct all inquires to Sabrina Marshall-Smith.

Lifetouch Sign-ups! You can make an appointment for April 19, 20, 21 or 22 (Weekdays 2-9pm, Weekends 10am-5pm) by:
– Going Online! www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/lifetouch-2017/
– Calling the Church Office Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 4:45pm
– Checking out our Lifetouch table in the lobby on Sunday mornings
(Please Note!! The table will not be available on Easter Sunday)

You do not have to be a member to be part of our directory!  April dates not working out for you? May 17-20 will be available to book soon.
 

Easter Flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $9. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the 10:30 AM service. Please contact the church office by April 10th to participate.

The Easter Offering this year will go toward Youth Mission Events. If you would like to participate, Easter Offering Envelopes are available in the pew racks this week as well as Easter Sunday.