March 15, 2015 Announcements

Posted on Mar 13, 2015 in Newsletter |

The Midweek Menu for this week:  The menu for the Family Dinner time for this Wed., March 18, is Really Good Roast Chicken, Marvelous Mashed Potatoes, Fabulous Filling, Great Gravy, and Copious Corn.  Sign up by Monday, March 16, on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS Class, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511.  If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly friend or shut-in, please add their name to a list and indicate “carry-out”.

There will be a baptismal service as part of the 10:30 Worship Service on March 22 with a reception to follow.  Please talk to Pastor Dawes if you are interested in baptism. 

AWANA Closing is Wednesday, March 25th.  There will be a light meal served at 5:30 PM, followed by the Closing Ceremony at 6:00 PM. 

Easter Offering:  This year’s Easter offering will be used to support our Youth Summer Mission’s Events.  The Sr. High Youth will participate in a tribal mission’s experience June 14-19th ~ The Wayumi Expedition (part of New Tribes’ Mission) at Jersey Shore, PA.  The Jr. High Youth are doing a 24/7 Mission’s Adventure July 12-17 focusing on serving the Danville community, including helping with VBS.  Easter Offering envelopes will be available in the pew racks on Palm Sunday, March 29th.

Permission forms for Youth Events are located outside Pastor Luke’s office as well as on-line.  Youth will need these completed for the over-nighter.
 
It’s time for College Care Packages.  A box will be in the kitchen foyer where you can place items until April 12th.
 
 

 


Announcements ~ March 15, 2015

Posted on Mar 6, 2015 in Newsletter |

Midweek Menu this week:  The menu for the Family Dinner time for this Wednesday, March 11, is Buonissima Lasagna, Fresco Salada, Stupenda Pane (Bread) and Delizioso Desserts.  Sign up by Monday, March 9, on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS Class, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511.  If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly friend or shut-in, please add their name to a list and indicate “carry-out”.
 

All members and non-members are invited to a mini-flock lunch next week, March 15, right after the morning services.  Families will meet with their assigned deacon for lunch, followed by a time of sharing.   Lunch and child-care will be provided.  Please sign up today on the ramp bulletin board or in your SBS classroom so lunch plans can be made.  Also indicate on the sign-up sheet if you need child care and children’s ages. 

 

There will be a baptismal service as part of the 10:30 Worship Service on March 22 with a reception to follow.  Please talk to Pastor Dawes if you are interested in baptism. 
 
Children 4 years old ~ 4th grade are invited to join us next Sunday, March 15th, during the 10:30 service to make their own set of Resurrection Eggs.  Children should go to the service with their parents, and will be dismissed for our time together.  They will bring their Resurrection Eggs home to share with their families. 
 
 

 


March 1, 2015 Announcements

Posted on Feb 26, 2015 in Newsletter |

Today is Barnabas Sunday:  Please leave your donations of cereal in the basket in the foyer to be donated to the local food bank.  If you are making a monetary donation,  make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank. 
 
Midweek Menu this week:  The menu for Family Dinner time for this Wednesday, March 4 is Buonissima Lasagna, Fresco Salada, Stupenda Pane (Bread) and Delizioso Desserts   Please sign up by Monday, March 2  on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511. If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly or shut-in person, please add their name to the sign-up sheet. 
 
“Exploring FBC” begins today at 9 AM in the Conf Room.  If you would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership, please plan on attending this three week class.  There will be a baptismal service as part of our 10:30 service on March 22.  Please talk to Pastor Dawes for more information about the class or baptism. 
 
Prayer Chain 2015 Update:  It is time to update our Prayer Chain, which is used for urgent matters, hospitalizations, or for families who have had a death of a loved one, etc.  If you are currently on either prayer chain (phone or email) and wish to continue, you do not need to do anything.  If you would like to be added to a prayer chain or make any changes please contact the church office. 
 
Mini-Flock Lunch : All members and non-members are invited to mini-flock lunch on Sunday, March 15, right after the morning services.  Families will meet with their assigned deacon for lunch, followed by a time of sharing.  Please see the listing on the ramp bulletin board or contact the office to find out who your deacon is for this year.   Lunch and child-care will be provided.  Please sign up today on the ramp bulletin board or in your SBS classroom, or by calling the church office so lunch plans can be made.  Also indicate on the sign-up sheet if you need child care and children’s ages. 

 

 
 

 

 


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Posted on Feb 20, 2015 in Blog |

 

February 22, 2015 Announcements

Posted on Feb 12, 2015 in Newsletter |

 IRON YOUTH NEWS:

 ~ 6:00 PM Sunday ~ Sr. High Youth in Youth Room

~ 6:00 PM Wednesday ~ Jr. High Youth in Youth Room

 TODAY~ Sign-ups are due for Wayumi, Creation, & Harvey Cedars

TODAY: YOUTH LEADERS’ Meeting right after church in Youth Room 

 
Please pick up a letter with details on the Haiti 8 Mission’s Trip (April 18-25). Help us save postage by picking up your letter in the foyer outside the sanctuary.   There is one for every family.   The Haiti team can use linen plastic covers and large suitcases to transport materials they are taking with them. Please drop these off in the office.
 
New missionary prayer letters are available in the chapel hallway. Please help yourself.
 
The Awana Pinewood Derby is scheduled for February 25th.  LAST CALL FOR ALL CARS is today, February 22.  During February, AWANA kids are helping collect food to take to our Local Food Pantry. You can help them out by bringing non-perishable items to put in the collection boxes located by the kitchen door, in the Chapel Hallway, and in the upstairs foyer.
 
Midweek Menu this week: The menu for the Family Dinner time for this Wednesday, February 25, is Slow-cooked chopped sirloin steak and gravy, moist mashed potatoes, choice corn and delectable desserts. Sign up by Mon., Feb. 23, on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS Class, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511. If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly friend or shut-in, please add their name to a list and indicate “carry-out”.
 
Exploring FBC & Baptism: The next “Exploring FBC” will begin next Sunday, March 1 at 9 AM in the Conference Room. If you would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership, please plan on attending this class for three weeks. There will be a baptismal service as part of our 10:30 service on March 22. Please talk to Pastor Dawes for more information about the class or baptism.
 
 Prayer Chain 2015 Update: It is time to update our Prayer Chain, which is used for urgent matters, hospitalizations, or for families who have had a death of a loved one, etc. If you are currently on either prayer chain (phone or email) and wish to continue, you do not need to do anything. If you would like to be added to a prayer chain or make any changes, please contact the church office.
 

It is not too early to begin thinking about VBS. We want you to join us July 13-17 as we “Journey Off the Map” Please prayerfully consider where you can become involved in this exciting children’s outreach. Please contact the church office to join the journey.

 If you are involved or considering being involved in Children’s Ministries,  you need to be aware of new security measures mandated by the State of PA.    Plans are in progress for assisting you in completing security details. Please  watch the bulletin for more information.

 Right Now Media is free to all attendees of FBC. If you would like to have access to the 3,000 plus discipleship videos for kids, youth, and adults contact the office. 

Offering Envelopes help ensure recording accuracies and make it easier for the Financial Secretary to keep records of your giving. There are offering envelope  request forms available on the usher’s table at the back of the sanctuary. Please  place your completed order form in the offering plate. When your envelopes are  ready for pick up, you will find them on the ushers’ table.

 Community Service Information (World Day of Prayer & Lenten Programs)  can be found on the ramp bulletin board. Check there for times, dates, and   location. 

Mini-Flock Lunch

All members and non-members are invited to mini-flock lunch on Sunday, March 15, right after the morning services. Families will meet with their assigned deacon for lunch, followed by a time of sharing. Please see the ramp bulletin board for a new listing of deacon assignments for 2015. Sign-up sheets will be available next week. Lunch and child-care will be provided.

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 


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