Sunday, August 21, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Schaeffer “Schindig” Join us TOMORROW TONIGHT at 6pm for an EXCITING EVENT!! Enjoy yummy desserts while we hear what God is doing in and through the Schaeffer family and where He plans to plant them next. You will not only be encouraged but also encourage them with your support and love as their church family.

New Our Daily Breads! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Sept. | Oct. | Nov.

Kitchen Team Meeting Tuesday @ 6:30pm in the chapel for anyone interested in helping with the midweek meals. This includes cooking, setup, serving and cleanup. Spice up our kitchen by using your gifts and talents in this area!

Football Chapel Starting Soon! First Football Chapel is this Friday @ 10am, special time! Games for the Danville High School Football team are upon us, as are football chapels! The students normally meet at 6:55am on Friday mornings prior to games for prayer and devotions…and breakfast!!

Iron Youth Kickoff is Coming!! August 31, 5:30-8pm for grades 6-12. Lots of fun activities including an inflatable, slip-n-slide, treats and more. There will be a short parent/guardian meeting at 7pm.

If you had fun volunteering at VBS & Family Fun Day, here are more opportunities to bless our children & youth
Program              Time Commitment                       Ages/Grades
Nursery                1.5hrs/week Sun. & Wed.           0 to 3yrs
AWANA               1.5hrs/wk-Wed. eve                     3yrs to 6th grade
Jr & Sr High        2hrs/week                                      7th to 12th grade
JR Kids Church  1.5hrs/wk – 10:30 service            4yrs to K
JR Kids Church  1.5hrs/wk – 10:30 service            4yrs to K
Sunday School    1.5hrs/week – 9:15am                   All ages
 
*Child Safe Church Clearances are required for these positions* *Child Safe Church Clearances are required for these positions* *Child Safe Church Clearances are required for these positions* *Child Safe Church Clearances are required for these positions*
 
Awana Club will be here before we know it! for kiddos ages 3 yrs to 6th grade. Register online at danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana/ FYI some upcoming dates:                                                                                                             This Wednesday, 7pm – Leader Training in the Chapel
August 31st, 6pm – Parent Night
September 7th, 6pm – First night of club.
 
Devoted A class dedicated to following God’s design for marriage and challenging one another to live it out. This group led by Pastor John & Shelly Messner will be meeting Wed. nights at 6pm in the back of the sanctuary beginning Sept. 7th. Sign-ups are in the Main Lobby.
 
Divorce Care Divorced? Separated? Struggling in your marriage? Divorce Care is a special seminar and support group that will walk with you through topics like, What’s happening to me?, Facing My Anger, KidCare, Forgiveness, Financial Survival and more. Registration cost is $15. Begins September 7 in Room 105 | 2nd floor hallway that parallels the gym.
Questions? Contact Dolly Smith.
 
Ladies Bible Study Starting Soon! We will be studying God of Freedom by Jen Wilkin. This 10 session video Bible study on Exodus 19-40 which explores what freedom looks like for the Israelites under God’s good rule and good laws. This study walks through verse-by-verse, revisiting scenes from the Ten Commandments, golden calf idle worship, and the tabernacle.  Jen Wilkin invites you to discover a new perspective on Exodus and what these stories can teach us today about how to live as those set free from sin and death. Zoom available on Wed evenings.  zoom info to come. In person starts Tues. mornings 9/6 at 9am and Wed. evenings 9/7 at 6pm. Childcare is available. Sign up online at danvillefirstbaptist.org/womens-ministries/
 
FBC Connect If you are new here and would like to know what we are all about or if you have questions on being baptized or becoming a member, then this is your class! This 3-part class will take place in the Conference Room (across from the church office) during the Sunday School hour, Sept 11,18, & 25.  If you have any questions, feel free to call the office!

Summer Campground Ministry Each Sunday! Join our own Terry Davis 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

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.

Children’s Ministry Director Katie Yarger will be transitioning to her new role here at FBC starting MONDAY! You can contact her at Katie@danvillefirstbaptist.org. God’s greatest blessing as she begins this new adventure.

Adult Bible Study continues with Pastor Paul in the book of John, Wednesdays at 6pm in the Conference Room. All are welcome and only a Bible is needed. They will be moving to Room 224 on Sept 7th.

Baptism Sunday Coming! September 25th. If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 by 9/18!

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meet on Thursdays from 9:15am-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.

Connect Weekly on zoom!
SUNDAY 9:15AM – Adult Fellowship Class meets in-person AND on Zoom! Meeting ID: 894 7707 4416 | Password: 355601
MONDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090
WEDNESDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090
THURSDAY 7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
FRIDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090