Sunday, May 19, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Summer Campground Ministry Begins May 26! 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
 
Grad Info Needed We want to celebrate your grad on Sunday, June 2nd! INFO DUE SUNDAY. Please email the church your high school or college student’s…
  • Name
  • School/College graduated from
  • Degree Earned
  • Next steps/future plans
  • And a fun picture of your grad!
 
College students Did you know there is a Sunday Bible School class for you?  Our Disciplemaker missionary, Jared Knorr, leads this class through the Bible.  They meet in Room 228 (2nd floor above the office).  
 
Men’s Basketball Guys 18 & up are invited to play a few pickup games Sunday evenings from 5-7pm in the gym. For questions or more information, contact Rawle Clarke.
 
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 Needed 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!
 
Make a Bee-Line to the Library! Check out the new arrivals that have just buzzed in!! Your children will bee thrilled with the selection of books and DVDs. Please bee sweet as honey and make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed. Don’t worry! We don’t sting for late returns!
 
Promotion Sunday Next Sunday @ 9:15am – Join us in the sanctuary for a short program as we celebrate the end of the school year! We’ll be presenting Bibles to new 1st graders (current Kindergarteners), devotions to our new 4th graders (current 3rd graders), and acknowledging our 6th & 8th graders move to Middle & High School. We’ll also be thanking our teachers for their tireless work throughout the year. New classes will begin on Sunday, June 2nd. Adult classes are invited to attend! 
 
Experience Missions Bible & Christian Literature Collection Donations Due Sunday (May 29) | Rack by Gym. If you have any questions, contact Donna Outt.
  • Bibles (new & used, NT, Psalms, Proverbs, commentaries, concordances)
  • Bibles on cassette and Cassette Players in good working order
  • Christian books and magazines (NO Guideposts)
  • Devotionals and Tracts
  • CD’s and DVD’s (contemporary Christian, gospel, hymns)
  • SS and VBS material (prefer complete sets– David C Cook, Lifeway, Standard, Pathway Press, Union Gospel)
 
Special Memorial Opportunities – Memorial Sunday, there will be a special collection opportunity that will benefit the Montour County Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund assists local veterans in our area who have fallen on hard times. 
Memorial Monday Service in Danville:  
  • 10AM – Bridge Ceremony
  • Parade to Memorial Park
  • 11AM – Memorial Park Ceremony – Bring a chair!
 
Church Picnic JUNE 2, 12PM @ Mountain View Bible Camp – There will be food, fellowship, a chance to meet your deacon, games and new this year…swimming! Contact the office for assistance in signing up!
 
VBS Paint Party Wed, May 29 5:30 in gym – Join us in the gym as we prepare for our Great Jungle Journey.  Whether you’re a seasoned painter or novice eager to learn, your help will be invaluable in bringing the vibrant jungle to life for our kids. Let’s get ready to transform our space into a tropical paradise.
 
VBS Team Sign-ups in the Main Foyer!! Kiddo Registration begins June 1st! July 8-12 | 6-8:30PM – 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. 
 
May is Foster Care Awareness Month During the month we will be 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.  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 
 
New Devotionals Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your Our Daily Bread, Keys for Kids, & Unlocked (teen devo) for 
June | July | August.
 
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.