Sunday, November 4, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Missionary Dessert Receptions: TODAY (11/4) at 6pm with Mike & Debbie Bannon serving in Ireland.
Coming Up: 11/11 – Jason Martello, trip to Africa; 11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM services.
 
Barnabas Sunday – During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket is in the Foyer today. November’s need is for Tuna & Canned Meats.
 
Missed the Business Meeting? Grab your copy of the meeting report at the Info Desk to see what’s happening at FBC! New members, ministry & board reports and an update from the Building Committee are just a few things you don’t want to miss!
 
Fishnet Partners! Fishnet Ministries processes large quantities of goods that will be sent to the mission field. This Thursday, they will be working on processing eye glasses in Room 9 from 9-12pm. All are welcome!
 
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, November 7: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatball Stroganoff with Noodles and Cranberry Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 11/5 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”.
 
Please Note! This week, 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.
 
Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Next Sunday! 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 appropriately 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 TODAY on the ramp bulletin board or in the office.
 
Football Chapel is This Friday 11/9 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Contact the church 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.
 
Voter Guides are available at the Info Desk for the upcoming election.
 
Fall into a Good Book Lately? Stop by our Library and rake in a bunch of good reads! Who knows what adventures you’ll go on as you leaf through the pages! The Library is located across from the Nurseries and is open 8:45-10:30am on Sundays and 5:45-7:30pm on Wednesdays.
 
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.
 
Because of your Love In Action…
  • Mountains of candy were collected for Trunk-or-Treat
  • Several trips were made to take the Feed-a-Friend food to Shiloh
  • 54lbs of pet food were collected for the Danville SPCA
  • The Haiti Team has a huge challenge to pack all the school supplies, LuoPad kits, and more that were collected
  • Items collected for our LuoPad Team helped them exceed their goal of 500 kits and finish up with a grand total of 530 kits!
  • 26 College Care packages were stuffed full and sent out
 
30 Hour Famine – Our Youth will be taking part in the 30 Hour Famine on November 16-17 to help raise awareness and funds for hungry children around the world. Would you stand with us in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Checks can be made out to World Vision and given to P. Luke as the contact person or visit our fundraising page at youth.worldvision.org/teams/ironyouth.
 
Attention Parents & Guardians: Snow camp non-refundable deposits due Nov. 18. Final balance and/or scholarship application due Dec 16. After this date, names will be removed from the roster. WE DON’T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN! Jr High / Montrose / January 25-27 / $25 deposit / $100 total Sr High / Orchard Hill / February 15-17 / $50 deposit / $150 total
 
Thanksgiving Eve Service is Wednesday, November 21 @ 7PM.