Sunday, June 25, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Missionary Receptions
  • Mike & Debbie Bannon with World Venture – Sunday, June 25th at 6PM
  • Home grown missionaries – Next Sunday, July 2nd at 6PM
 Dessert donations greatly appreciated!
 
Need Help? Our middle schoolers are looking for simple yard or house work around VBS time for this year’s local mission trip. Contact the office with any jobs you may have.
 
Men’s Open Gym! Senior High guys and older meet for a game of basketball or two every Monday from 7-9pm. Questions? Contact group point person Tony Zaklama.
 
Ladies Retreat Weekend: September 15-17, 2023 at the gorgeous Linck Hill Inn, Morris, PA.  Two Women…Two Stories…Two Songs… We hope you will join us for an unforgettable weekend of Bible Study, building relationships and so much more. Info pamphlets and sign up forms are in the main lobby! Space is limited!! Sign up to reserve your spot -$25 deposit required.
 
All Things Vacation Bible School!  July 10-14 | 6-8:30PM
1) VBS Team Sign-ups in Main Foyer!! We still have open slots available! Go to the Volunteer Training Portal to Access the Training Session Video, get t-shirt info, staff devos and more!  T-shirts – Suggested Donation $12 **After watching the training video and filling out the completed form, you may pick up your shirt in the church office!
 
2) Register your kids today! Ages 3 (must be potty trained!) to 6th grade. PRINTED REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IN MAIN LOBBY AND GYM AREA
 
3) Knight’s Challenge – Invite 3 non-FBC friends  or neighbors to VBS this year. Pray for God to provide an opportunity and that  hearts would be open to coming. Give them a door hanger invite after asking them. Door hanger invites are available in main lobby and gym.
 
4) VBS MISSION OF THE WEEK is QUEBEC’S CHILDREN! The Missionaries: David and Kristy Kelly have four children and serve at the Sherbrooke campus of Word of Life (Parole de Vie) Bible Institute in French-speaking Quebec. Quebec is known as the “largest unreached 
people group in North America”! They teach Bible classes as well as French to those desiring to serve in the mission field. The Project: Many have grown up not going to church and don’t know who Jesus is. Word of Life organizes    summer camps for local children to come to learn about Jesus, hear the gospel message and, of course, have fun. The Numbers: Cost for 1 Child to go to camp: $150.00.  
 
Family Fun Day is Sunday, July 16!! Following the VBS Closing ceremony during the 10:30 service, everyone is invited to enjoy hotdogs and hamburgers, a giant slip-n-slide, a Little’s Splash Area, crafts, NEW!! Dunk Tank and MORE! No cost!  We’ll also have volleyball & kickball games, can jam, lawn jenga, corn hole, and much more. (Outdoor events are weather pending)
 
Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed! To make this event fun for everyone, we are going to need help!! Food logistics, setup support, game facilitators, clean up crew, etc. Sign up to help on your connect card or call the office. 
 
Cookie/Brownie Donations Needed We are planning to have cookies & brownies for dessert and are in need of all flavors (2 dozen each). Interested? Let us know on your connect card or give the office a call! Please note if there are any nuts included!
 
Summer Campground Ministry Each Sunday! Join our own Terry Davis, Mark Acker and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen Association as they share the good news each Sunday! 
  • 9am – Knoebels: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
  • 10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided
 
FBC Summer Bible Reading Program This year’s theme focuses on the miracles of Jesus. Kids in grades K-6 can pick up their card at the library! Complete and return to library by August 13th for a prize. Card must have parent/guardian signature!  Happy Reading!!
 
New Devotionals Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE Print  for July | Aug. | Sept.!