Sunday, August 14, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
New Our Daily Breads! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Sept. | Oct. | Nov.
 
Cards Due SUNDAY!! The Summer Scripture Reading Challenge is wrapping up! Don’t forget that a parent/guardian signature is required on your completed card for prize eligibility. Turn it in to the library SUNDAY! Don’t forget to grab your prize!
 
Schaeffer “Schindig” Join us next Sunday evening 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. Dessert donations greatly appreciated!!
 
Ladies Bible Study Starting Soon!  We will be studying the book God of Freedom by Jen Wilkin This 10 session video Bible study on Exodus 19-40 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. 9/6, 9am | Wed. 9/7, 6pm.  Nursery is available. Sign up on our website www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/womens-ministries/
 
Awana is ages 3yrs to 6th grade!! register at danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana/
8/24 @ 7 pm – Leader Training (chapel)
8/31 @ 6 pm – Parent/Guardian Night and Early Shopping (chapel)
9/7 @ 6 pm – First Club Night!!!
 
MOPS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is part of an international movement to connect moms who have one or more children ages birth to kindergarten. Their goal is to provide you with a tribe of supportive women as you navigate the world of motherhood, faith, and life together. We are back in the building! If you or someone you know feels called to serve in the MOPs ministry, we would love some volunteers to pour into our kiddos in the nursery during our meetings the 2nd Wed. of the month, Sept-May, 9-11am, here at FBC. Contact Meredith Sweeney.  FOR MORE INFO: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/mops/   Note: you must register with FBC and with www.mops.org/
 
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 for more info.
 
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.

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

Ladies Retreat September 16-18 Linck Hill Inn in Morris, PA! There’s still time. Applications available at danvillefirstbaptist.org/womens-ministries/ Scholarships also available.

Football Chapel Starting Soon! First Football Chapel is August 26th @ 10am. Games for the Danville High School Football team are upon us, as are football chapels! The students meet at 6am on Friday mornings prior to games for prayer and devotions…and breakfast!! We are looking for help in the kitchen to make breakfast sandwiches for these hungry students. If you are interested, contact the church office at (570) 275-1511.

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

Children’s Ministry Director Katie Yarger will be transitioning to her new role here at FBC beginning August 22nd. You can contact her at Katie@danvillefirstbaptist.org. God’s greatest blessing as she begins this new adventure.

FBC Connect is Coming!! 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 is a 3-part class and will take place on Sept. 11, 18 & 25 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) during the Sunday School hour.

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.

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.

Connect Card Is there something we can pray for? Have questions? Need info? We encourage you to fill out our e-connect card. You can find it on our church homepage at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org.