Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Posted on Mar 26, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

College Care Ministry Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due by NEXT SUNDAY * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/12 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by NEXT SUNDAY:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue Packets
Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

Prayer Guides The Muslim holiday of Ramadan begins 4/2. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for them. Let us pray for our Muslim neighbors around the world during this time that they would come to know the One True God! Prayer Guides available for pick up at the Info Desk & Welcome Table. Children’s edition now available!

Ladies Retreat Save the Date! This will be happening September 16-18 at the beautiful Linck Hill Inn in Morris, PA! More information to come.

Barnabas Basket Next Sunday The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in main foyer. April’s Need: Canned Fruit

Wifi Update Buddy & Jack have been working hard on our network for the past 2 weeks to update it and make it more efficient. You will now want to use “DFBC Guest” to access the internet. No password needed.

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.

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
Menu: BBQ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Rolls & the desserts you bring. 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.

Easter Choir Practices are on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

Spring Clean Up Saturday, April 9 | 8A-1P Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up by NEXT SUNDAY.

New Devotionals Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE Print for April | May | June!

Scholarship Funds Available from the Mission Board The Mission Board will be accepting applications for post-high school education from applicants planning to attend post-graduate training at an academic facility with the intent to pursue ministry or missionary work upon graduation.
Applications can be picked up in the Church Office. Deadline to submit your application is April 30, 2022. For more information regarding the scholarship please contact Jeanie Wesner or Gary Lewis.

Easter Week

Palm Sunday 4/10 – Regular service times
Good Friday 4/15 – Service at 7PM
Easter 4/17 – SonRise Service – 7AM (indoor)
Easter Breakfast – 8:15AM (must sign up)
Egg Hunt – 9:15AM (must sign up)
Easter Service – 10:30AM

Easter Breakfast Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Sunday (4/10). Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this in your sign up!

Memorial Easter Flowers Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by SUNDAY (4/10) to participate.

Special Easter Offering This year, our special Easter offering will be split between support for Ukraine and support for marriages (Weekend to Remember scholarships). Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade!! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Register kiddos for our egg hunt by listing their names & ages on your connect card or use the QR code. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by Sunday (4/10) so we have eggs & goodie bags for everyone! Help Needed in setup/decorating, check-in & clean up. Please note on your connect card!

Free Booklet The Case for Easter Strobel’s award-winning skills as a legal journalist will persuade even the most hard-boiled skeptics to reconsider Jesus’ death and resurrection. Grab your copy at the Tract Rack or Welcome Table!Easter themed tracts also available at the Tract Rack!

Delivery Drivers Needed We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Easter gifts to our sweet home-bound church family members!! Gift pick-up will be Friday (4/8) from 9am-3pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone numbers. Want to rev your engines for a sweet cause? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. First come, first serve!