Sunday, December 17, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Baptism Sunday is Coming! January 7th – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by Sunday 12/17!
 
Orchestra Players Needed! Need an excuse to dust off that instrument in the closet?? Pastor John is looking for instrumentalists to accompany the singing during the 8AM Christmas Eve service. Contact Pastor John for more info. All the sheet music is on our website www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/orchestra
 
Time of Fellowship The kids will be enjoying milk and cookies after a shortened Sunday School next Sunday. It will begin at 10AM in the BFLC. Cookie donations would be greatly appreciated! Place all donations in the kitchen marked “Kids”.
 
2023 Tax Credit? If you would like to have tax credit for this year, tithes and/or donations must be received or post marked by Dec. 31st. Giving reports will be mailed out in January for tax purposes.
 
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!
 
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.
 
No Midweek Meal until January 3rd.
 
Christmas Offering This special offering will be divided between our Missions Fund and Youth Scholarship Fund. Special Christmas envelopes are available in pews and near offering boxes. Please note “Christmas” on donations.
 
NYE BASH 2023! BRINGING IN 2024 WITH A BANG! Grab your warmest coat! Join us Sunday 12/31 at 7PM for food (s’mores &
cookies), hot cocoa, fun, music and a short devotional. Rain or shine! Then a big fireworks display, weather pending!!
 
New Our Daily Bread Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your LARGE PRINT Our Daily Bread for January | February | March
 
Wanted: Basketball Coordinator We would like to continue to host this men’s group, but need someone willing to take charge of organizing games. Please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511if interested.
 
Blood Drive Monday, 12/18 – Stop by the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. Register for a time slot today at www.redcross.org. They take all precautions during event.
 
Lost Something? The closet has been filling up with items that could belong to you. You may just find that missing jacket, Bible, water bottle or food containers. The Lost & Found Closet is located next to the kitchen.
 
Church Library Open 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. This would be a great time to check your shelves and closets for any outstanding books you may have.
 
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference Hershey, PA February 9-11, 2024 – 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 church office. Office will then register the couples!!
Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/