Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Posted on Jun 1, 2024 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church Picnic Sunday after the 2nd service @ Mountain View Bible Camp, 99 Mountain View Rd, Snydertown – Direction cards are available for pickup in the lobby. Parking is available along the tree line by the pavilion or in the main lot. If you would like to sit in the grass, feel free to bring blankets and/or camp chairs.

Baptism Sunday is Coming June 16th! If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card by this Wednesday!!!!

The Barnabas Basket donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket is located in the main lobby this Sunday. June’s Need is Canned Fruit.

Red Cross Blood Drive will be here tomorrow in the gym from 12:30-5:30pm.

College Students Did you know there is a Sunday Bible School class for you? Our Disciplemaker missionary, Jared Knorr, leads this class as they discuss topics of theology. They meet in Room 228 (2nd floor above the office).

Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. Many heartfelt thanks! Wanna join the team? Talk to one of our team members. They will walk you through what you need to know! A HUGE Thank You for the donations we’ve received!!

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.

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!

FBC Summer Reading Program Our Library is welcoming kids from Kindergarten to 6th grade to take part in our Bible Reading Challenge! Stop in to pick up your card and earn a prize once you have finished! A parent/guardian signature is required on your completed card for prize eligibility. Cards are due by August 11th! Happy reading!!

May is Foster Care Awareness Month We are 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. Donations due June 9th! 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

Softball Game Sunday, June 23 @ 12pm – Sign up in the lobby or gym. Any questions, see Pastor John. Lunch will be provided. Bring your equipment!

Ladies Retreat Weekend “God, Our Refuge” Sept. 13-15, 2024 | Linck Hill Inn – Ladies 18+ are invited to a great weekend of Bible study (diving into the Psalms), games, food, service project, building relationships and creating new ones, and much more. A $25 deposit will
secure your spot. More info and signups in lobby.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Guys 18 & up are welcome to come and play a pickup game or two. They play Sundays from 5-7pm. Contact Rawle Clarke for more info.

Summer Campground Ministry Join our own Terry Davis and Mark Acker and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen Association as they share the good news each Sunday!

9am – Knoebel’s: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided

Vacation Bible School July 8-12, 2024 6-8:30pm – Have YOU signed up yet? VBS Team Sign-ups in Main Foyer!! Make sure you are up-to-date with your clearances at danvillefirstbaptist.org/safe-church. Go to our website to complete the annual Safe Church Training videos and fill out the corresponding form.

VBS Registration is now OPEN! For Ages 3 (must be potty trained) to 6th grade. Pick up a paper copy in the main lobby and gym or register your kids online.

VBS Prayer Guides 30 Days/Ways YOU can pray for this ministry. Join us in prayer for the month of June over this outreach event, that God would be glorified. Pick one up today!