Sunday, May 5, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
VBS Team Sign-ups are happening in the Main Foyer!! VBS dates are July 8-12 6-8:30PM. Make sure you are up-to-date with your clearances at danvillefirstbaptist.org/safe-church. Go to our website complete the annual Safe Church Training videos and fill out the corresponding form. Kiddo Registration begins June 1st!
 
Happening Sunday – Donations collected are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket is located in the main lobby. May’s Need: Canned Sauce & Pasta
 
Make a Bee-Line to the Library! Check out the new arrivals that have just buzzed in!! Your children will bee thrilled with the selection of books and DVDs. Please bee sweet as honey and make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed. Don’t worry! We don’t sting for late returns!
 
Fellowship Fund Giving Opportunity In following the biblical directive to take care of our widows and orphans, FBC created the fellowship fund. This fund not only blesses those financially hurting in our church family, but also those who desire to invest in their marriages. If you would like to give, please note “Fellowship Fund” in the memo of your check or on your envelope.
 
Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.
 
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!
 
Church Business Meeting Sat., May 18 @ 9 AM – Goodies & Coffee available at 8:30 AM in gym. All are welcome to attend, however only members will be able to vote. We’ll be starting the meeting by voting on new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons.  There will also be a vote on a proposal from the Trustee Board to upgrade the climate control system for the church to accompany our new boiler system using the same company (Ackleys). Our current system is antiquated & inefficient. Join us for this and more.
 
Grad Info Needed We want to celebrate your grad on Sunday, June 2nd! Please email the church by May 19 your high school or college student’s…
  • Name
  • School/College graduated from
  • Degree Earned
  • Next steps/future plans
  • And a fun picture of your grad!
 
Church Picnic JUNE 2, 12PM – Mark your calendars for our annual church picnic at the scenic Mountain View Bible Camp. There will be food, fellowship, a chance to meet your deacon, games and new this year…swimming. Contact the office if you need help signing up.
 
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference More opportunities to attend:
  • 11/15 –11/17/2024—Pittsburg Marriot
  • 11/22-11/24/2024—Crowne Plaza King of Prussia
  • 2/28-3/2/2024 at the Hershey Lodge.
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/
Interested in attending? Contact the church office. Office will then register the couples!!
 
LADIES SUMMER BIBLE STUDY Begins May 29 @ 6:30pm in Room 230 – This 5 week study on prayer will be video driven. You will learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Sign up in the Main Lobby.
 
May is Foster Care Awareness Month During this month we will be collecting various items for Dwell to put in the care bags that go to foster children. Collection bins will be in the main lobby and gym areas. Here is a list of what they are looking for New hand & regular lotion, full size
New water bottles or tumblers of any kind New LEGO sets for all ages.
 
Experience Missions Bible & Christian Literature Collection Donations can be placed on cart near the kitchen until May 19th. If you have any questions, contact Donna Outt.
  • Bibles (new & used, NT, Psalms, Proverbs, commentaries, concordances)
  • Bibles on cassette and Cassette Players in good working order
  • Christian books and magazines (NO Guideposts)
  • Devotionals and Tracts
  • CD’s and DVD’s (contemporary Christian, gospel, hymns)
  • SS and VBS material (prefer complete sets– David C Cook, Lifeway, Standard, Pathway Press, Union Gospel)
 
Joni & Friends Missions Trips June/July 2024 Stop by the table in the Main Lobby to pick up a copy of the team’s support letter!! Prayerfully consider how you can help!!