Coming Soon: FBC Connect Class! Sundays: 9/17, 9/24 & 10/1 @ 9:15am. If you are new here and would like to know what we are all about and how/where you can join in, then this is your class! This is a 3-part class and will take place in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Yaddah Pearls Bible Study Begins Tomorrow! This wonderful group of God-seeking women meet in the conference room on Mondays at 9AM. If you have any questions, contact Sheri Croll.

Football Chapel: Football chapel is on Friday, 9/15 at 6:30am. Men are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. If you are interested in helping, let the office know!

Children’s Church Begins Next Sunday! Children ages 4 years to 4th grade are welcome to join! Children who’d like to attend are dismissed after the music portion of the 10:30am Sunday services. If you are interested in helping out, call the church office. We’d greatly appreciate your help!

Calling All Computer Techies! With the launch of the Saturday night service, we will need 2 or 3 computer savvy people to serve 1 Saturday a month to run our computers that project the lyrics, sermon slides, and videos.  We use a Mac computer and run a program called “ProPresenter.”  Most “techies” will be able to master the program within a few run throughs.  You will be provided a training session with
ProPresenter, and you will be given a “coach” to help you through the first couple weeks.  If you could give your time once a month to serve in this way on Saturday nights, email Pastor John at: pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org and say, “I am your techie!”   

Church Administrator Position Opening: With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is afull-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Haiti Team Meeting Next Sunday will be at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for these upcoming training meetings on 10/8 and 11/5. You don’t want to miss these!

Fa La La Laaaaa  Calling all songbirds and those who can play an instrument! If you are interested in joining the Adult Choir, Bells of Joy, Orchestra and/or Praise Team, please let Pastor John know by emailing him at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org. Choir & Bells of Joy begin this week!

Installation Service for Pastors Dawes & Paul: Sunday, September 17 at 6pm! Mark your calendars for this encouraging event as we officially kickoff Pastor Paul joining FBC as the Associate Pastor and Pastor Dawes becoming our Lead Pastor! Bring a dessert to share and enjoy the evening’s program of guest speakers, singing and thanksgiving to God.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, September 13 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken-n-Waffles & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, September 11 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Have You Read A Good Book Lately? Check out the FBC Library! With so many new titles to chose from, you’ll always find a literary treasure no matter what age you are. They also have a trove of DVDs too! The Library is located in the Nursery hallway.
Library Hours: Sunday Mornings 8:45-10:30am & Wednesday Evenings 5:45-7:30pm

Huge Thank You!! The Good Samaritan Mission was thrilled to see all of the socks & underwear that were collected in August!

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief: At this time, if you are interested in donating toward hurricane relief here are a few recommended organizations to donate through.

FBC will be looking into other ways to be involved with relief in the coming weeks and months.

The Summer Soup Can Project is wrapping up! Please return your Soup Can and change to FBC by today. The Haiti Team greatly appreciates any support you’re able to offer. With these funds, they will be able to hand out glasses for reading, distance and sunglasses!

MIDWEEK MINISTRIES

What will your family be doing Wednesday nights this fall? Here’s what we have going on!!

     Family Dinners! 4:45-5:45pm
     Watch the bulletins & website for details

Groups & Studies begin at 6pm

Nursery: Care for children birth through 2 years

Awana: Bible learning, games & fun for children ages 3-6th grade

Iron Youth Jr. High: Pastor Luke provides fun & Bible learning for grades 6-8

Adult Bible Study: Pastor Paul will be leading a study on The Faith; What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters, by study authors Charles Colson & Gabe Lyons.

Ladies Grief Group: Any woman who has experienced significant loss, whether a loved one or a relationship, is welcome. Tassy Swank &
Linda Beyer will be leading the journey through the book A Passage Through Grief by Barbara Baumgardner.

Couples Bible Study: Pastor Dawes will be leading couples through the Lifelong Love series by Gary Thomas

Bible Study & Prayer Group: Beginning 9/13, Pastor Dave leads this group in prayer and Bible study through the book of John.

Ladies’ Open Door Bible Study: We’ll be studying The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. Each of the 7 weeks, you’ll learn how to dress for battle. Tuesday morning sessions will begin on 9/26 at 9:00am. Wednesday evening sessions will begin on 9/20 at 6:00pm. Suggested book donation is $14. Childcare is available at both sessions!

The Barnabas Basket – During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer today. The need for September is Canned Vegetables.

Special Business Meeting has been scheduled for TODAY, September 3 at 9:10am in the sanctuary. It will be brief so you’ll have time for your Sunday Bible class. The items to be discussed will be the repair of the FBC parking lot and a vote regarding Malachi & Linsey Courtney becoming members. All are welcome to attend, however only members can vote.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, September 6 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Hamburger BBQ, Potato Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, September 4 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Saturday Service!! Beginning October 7th @ 6:00pm. Unable to make it out to church on Sunday mornings? Join us for worship on Saturday evenings! Sermons will stay in-step with Sundays so you won’t miss a beat.

Sisters of Strength Retreat is happening September 15-17 at the gorgeous Linck Hill Inn and you can still sign up!! The cost is $160 and is due to FBC by TODAY. Checks can be made out to “FBC”. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sheri.

Instillation Service for Pastors Dawes & Paul: Sunday, September 17 at 6pm! Mark your calendars for this encouraging event as we officially kickoff Pastor Paul joining FBC as the Associate Pastor and Pastor Dawes becoming our Lead Pastor! Bring a dessert to share and enjoy the evening’s program of guest speakers, singing and thanksgiving to God.

Blood Drive Organizer: FBC is looking for someone to coordinate blood drives in the BFLC 4 times per year. If you would like more information, please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office.

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief: At this time, if you are interested in donating toward hurricane relief, Samaritan’s Purse is a recommended organization to donate through. You can give at www.samaritanspurse.org or by calling 828-262-1980. FBC will be looking into other ways to be involved with relief in the coming weeks and months.

Care & Concern Ministry began in October ‘03 and is a group of some of the biggest hearts around. They make and take meals to those who have had babies, surgery, or are going through a tough time. If you have a big heart, here’s one of the ministries where your heart is needed!

• Phone Group: Circle “P” if you would like to be on our call list & write the contact number you’d prefer on your connect card.
• Email & Phone Group: Circle “D” if you would like to be on this list, write your preferred email and contact number on your connect card.

Mid-Week Meals Are Here! If you are savvy around the kitchen (or even if you’re not!) and would like to help the Kitchen Team, please circle “K” on your connect card or call the church office! The first meal will be on Wednesday, September 6th.

Awana Online Registration Wraps Up Tomorrow! Paper registrations will always be available to print from our website. We welcome all kiddos ages 3 to 6th grade to join us during the school year Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm. The first club meet is September 6th! Check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana!

New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. The new FBC address is 12 Brookside Drive, Danville, PA 17821.

Coming Soon: FBC Connect Class!  Sundays: 9/17, 9/24 & 10/1 @ 9:15am – If you are new here and would like to know what we are all about and how/where you can join in, then this is your class! This is a 3-part class and will take place in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

FBC Music ministries

Adult Choir will begin on Sunday evening, September 10th, from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

Bells of Joy handbell choir is a great opportunity for those who can read music to make a joyful noise to the Lord! Our first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 11 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Bell Room.

Orchestra is a great place to toot your own horn! …or cello! If you are interested in sharing your talents, please talk to Pastor John. We’re hoping to use orchestra instruments in both services!

Praise Team This contemporary group worships during the 10:30am Sunday Service. If you are interested in auditioning, please email
Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org. He’ll email you songs to rehearse ahead of time, a questionnaire to fill out and setup an audition time with you.  Auditions will usually take place Thursday evenings.

The Summer Soup Can Project is wrapping up! Please return your Soup Can and change to FBC by Sunday, September 10th. The Haiti Team greatly appreciates any support you’re able to offer. With these funds, they will be able to hand out glasses for reading, distance and sunglasses!

Saturday, September 9

9AM-11AM  *Doors open at 8:30*

Sign Up Today! Join hundreds of people here at FBC to pack 60,000 meals of rice & lentils and 6,000 seed packs!

What will your family be doing Wednesday nights this fall? Here’s what we’ll have going on beginning September 6th!!

Family Dinners! 4:45-5:45pm
Watch the bulletins & website for details

Groups & Studies begin at 6pm

Nursery: Care for children birth through 2 years

Awana: Bible learning, games & fun for children ages 3-6th grade

Iron Youth Jr. High: Pastor Luke provides fun & Bible learning for grades 6-8

Adult Bible Study: Pastor Paul will be leading a study on The Faith; What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters, by study authors Charles Colson & Gabe Lyons.

Ladies Grief Group: Any woman who has experienced significant loss, whether a loved one or a relationship, is welcome. Tassy Swank &
Linda Beyer will be leading the journey through the book A Passage Through Grief by Barbara Baumgardner.

Couples Bible Study: Pastor Dawes will be leading couples through the Lifelong Love series by Gary Thomas

Bible Study & Prayer Group: Beginning 9/13, Pastor Dave leads this group in prayer and Bible study through the book of John.

Ladies’ Open Door Bible Study: We’ll be studying The Armor of Godby Priscilla Shirer. Each of the 7 weeks, you’ll learn how to dress for battle. Tuesday morning sessions will begin on 9/26 at 9:00am. Wednesday evening sessions will begin on 9/20 at 6:00pm.

Barnabas Sunday: Next Week! During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer next Sunday. September’s need is Canned Vegetables.

Awana Parent Info Meeting is on Wednesday at 6:00pm in the Chapel. What is an Awana? What will my child be doing there? Join us to have these and many more questions answered. Parents of 3-6th graders, T&T has a new curriculum!! You will also have the ability to pre-order Awana supplies that night and beat the ‘first night’ lines! Check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana for more information.

Sisters of Strength Retreat is happening September 15-17 at the gorgeous Linck Hill Inn and you can still sign up!! The cost is $160 and is due to FBC by 9/3. Checks can be made out to “FBC”. If you have any questions, contact Sheri Croll.

Special Business Meeting has been scheduled for next Sunday, September 3 at 9:10am in the sanctuary. It will be brief so you’ll have time for your Sunday Bible class. The item to be discussed will be the repair of the FBC parking lot. All are welcome to attend, however only members can vote.

Care & Concern Ministry began in October ‘03 and is a group of some of the biggest hearts around. They make and take meals to those who have had babies, surgery, or are going through a tough time. If you have a big heart, here’s one of the ministries where your heart is needed!

• Phone Group: Circle “P” if you would like to be on our call list & write the contact number you’d prefer on your connect card.
• Email & Phone Group: Circle “D” if you would like to be on this list, write your preferred email and contact number on your connect card.

Fishnet Partners Meeting This Thursday at 9am in the BFLC! Fishnet Ministries processes large quantities of goods that will be sent to the mission field. This Thursday, they will be working on processing eye glasses in the BFLC from 9-12pm. All are welcome!

Coming Soon: FBC Connect Class! If you are new here and would like to know what we are all about and how/where you can join in, then this is your class! This is a 3-part class and will begin on Sunday, September 17 at 9:15am in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Mid-Week Meals Are Beginning Soon! If you are savvy around the kitchen (or even if you’re not!) and would like to help the Kitchen Team, please circle “K” on your connect card or call the church office! The first meal will be on September 6th.

Awana Online Registration wraps up September 2nd! Paper registrations will always be available to print from our website. We welcome all kiddos ages 3 to 6th grade to join us during the school year Wednesdays  from 6pm-7:30pm. The first club meet is September 6th! Check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana!

New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. The new FBC address is 12 Brookside Drive, Danville, PA 17821.

Children’s Church will begin September 17th! Children ages 4 years to 4th grade are welcome to join! Children who’d like to attend are dismissed after the music portion of the 10:30am Sunday services. If you are interested in helping out, circle “C” on your connect card or
call the church office. We’d greatly appreciate your help!

FBC Music ministries

Adult Choir will begin on Sunday evening, September 10th, from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

Bells of Joy handbell choir is a great opportunity for those who can read music to make a joyful noise to the Lord! Our first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 11 at 6:30-8:30pm in the Bell Room.

Orchestra is a great place to toot your own horn! …or cello! If you are interested in sharing your talents, please talk to Pastor John. We’re hoping to use orchestra instruments in both services!

School Supplies for Haiti

• Wooden Pencils
• Ball Point Pens
• Boxes of Crayons
• Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages

• Notebooks of graph paper
• Erasers* (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
• Small individual pencil sharpeners
• Toothbrushes
• Small tubes of toothpaste

Join hundreds of people here at FBC to pack 60,000 meals of rice & lentils and 6,000 seed packs! Our Goals: 350 Volunteers & $21,500. Donate and/or Register at: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/gain/. We are looking for Table & Station Captains! Want to know more? Contact Gary Lewis.

The Summer Soup Can Project is wrapping up! Please return your Soup Can and change to FBC by Sunday, September 10th. The Haiti Team greatly appreciates any support your able to offer. With these funds, they will be able to hand out glasses for reading, distance and sunglasses!

1st Haiti Mission Team Meeting will be at 3:00pm today (8/20) in the Chapel. What should I pack? Do I need special shots? Find out the answers to these questions and more!! Also, mark your calendar for these upcoming training meetings: 9/17, 10/8 and 11/5. You don’t want to miss these!

Awana Team Meeting is on Wednesday at 6:00pm in the Chapel. We are so excited to welcome our team back, share new club-things and rally in prayer for the new year! New and returning team members are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in becoming part of the team or just want more information, please join us!

The First Football Chapel (Time Change!) is scheduled for this Friday, August 25 at 8:00AM! Men are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders starting at 7:15 am.

Sisters of Strength Retreat is happening September 15-17 at the gorgeous Linck Hill Inn and you can still sign up!! The cost is $160 and is due to FBC by 9/3. Checks can be made out to “FBC”. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sheri Croll.

Our Daily Bread has Arrived! The September-December edition can be found at the Tract Rack! Our Daily Bread is a wonderful resource to enrich your spiritual growth daily and encourage you along the way. The large print edition will arrive at the end of September.

Special Business Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, September 3 at 9:10am in the sanctuary. It will be brief so you’ll have time for your Sunday Bible class. The item to be discussed will be the repair of the FBC parking lot. All are welcome to attend, however only members can vote.

Awana Online Registration has begun! We welcome all kiddos ages 3 to 6th grade to join us during the school year Wednesdays  from 6pm-7:30pm. The first club meet is September 6th! …What is an Awana? Come find out!! An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday 8/30 at 6pm in the Chapel. Check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana!

Offering Envelopes If you are giving regularly to First Baptist Church and would like to…

• Start using Envelopes, circle “E”. They ensure record keeping accuracy and enable you to receive a Charitable Giving statement at the end of the year.
• Receive more of your envelopes, circle “R” and list your number

If you have requested offering envelopes recently, you may pick them up at the ushers table in the back of the sanctuary. 

New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. Pictorial Directories have been finalized and will be here soon!

Ladies Open Door Bible Study is coming soon! We’ll be studying The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. “A very real enemy has been strategizing and scheming against you, assaulting you, coming after your emotions, your mind, your man, your child, your future. This is war.” Each of the 7 weeks, you’ll learn how to dress for battle. Tuesday morning sessions will begin on 9/26 at 9:00am. Wednesday evening sessions will begin on 9/20 at 6:00pm. For more info or to sign up, stop by the Ladies Bible Study table in the main lobby. Suggested donation for book is $14. Childcare is available!

School Supplies for Haiti During the month of August, the Haiti Team is collecting school supplies for the children of Haiti. We’ll take these supplies with us and distribute them during our November trip. Please leave your donations of the following suggested items in the barrel outside Springer Chapel.

• Wooden Pencils
• Ball Point Pens
• Boxes of Crayons
• Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages

• Notebooks of graph paper
• Erasers* (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
• Small individual pencil sharpeners
• Toothbrushes
• Small tubes of toothpaste

Opportunities to Bless Children & Youth

1st Haiti Mission Team Meeting will be at 3:00pm next Sunday in the Chapel. What should I pack? Do I need special shots? Find out the answers to these questions and more!! Also, mark your calendar for these upcoming training meetings: 9/17, 10/8 and 11/5. You don’t want to miss these!

Tim Zimmerman & The Kings Brass Free concert at 7pm on Tuesday, August 22nd! This group provides innovative worship for young and old alike through the “best in sacred brass music.” There is even an opportunity for us locals to toot our own horns during the show! Please see Pastor John for the music to practice. A freewill offering will be taken during the concert.

Housing for King’s Brass Musicians Needed FBC is looking for homes for 9 musicians after the show. They’ll each need their own bed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call the church office.

Young Adult Summer Retreat! August 18-20 will be a time of camping, Rail to Trail biking, and white water rafting for those 18 or older! The cost is $100 and covers transportation, food, camping, bike rentals and rafting. Cost is due TODAY. To reserve your spot or for more information, call Lynn Wintersteen.

Friday, September 8 – Night of Worship; 6PM at Hess Recreation Area

There will be many projects available to choose from! For more info check out the event at

Location: The gorgeous Linck Hill Inn, Morris, Pa; www.threespringsministries.org/linck-hill-inn

Cost: $160 (includes study guide, 5 meals, lodging and transportation). Amount is due by Sunday, September 3. Installments are accepted.
Note: Payments should be given to Sheri Croll or mailed to her.

Study Material: Measureless Love by Beth Moore; Scripture will be Ephesians 3: 14-19

Theme: “Live Like You’re Loved”. Have you ever felt unloved? We will “dig deep and dive in” to scripture to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Know this-God has a plan for you and so does the enemy! Do you know what that plan is? Join us to find out!

Questions: Contact Sheri Croll or Joanna Klein

River Baptism Next Sunday at 6pm – If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card or contact the office. Any and all non-meltable (it’s hot out there!) goodies would be appreciated! Please drop off items marked “baptism” in the
kitchen by Sunday morning or bring items directly to the baptism. Thank you in advance!

The Barnabas Basket – During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer today. The need for August is Peanut Butter and Saltine Crackers.

Haiti 12 Mission Trip: November 11-18 Mission opportunities can include medical clinics, construction, children’s ministry, agriculture and more! For more information or to get your application, stop by the Info Desk!Note: Applications and References are due back TODAY!

Upcoming Blood Drive: Red Cross Blood Drive will be here on Monday, August 14th in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm.

Lost & Found will be out for final display today in the BFLC before it is all donated. Check it out! You might be surprised at what you find!

Awana Online Registration has begun! We welcome all kiddos ages 3 to 6th grade to join us during the school year Wednesdays  from 6pm-7:30pm. The first club meet is September 6th! …What is an Awana? Come find out!! An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday 8/30 at 6pm in the Chapel. Check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana!

Young Adult Summer Retreat! If you’re 18 years old or more, you do not want to miss this! August 18-20 will be a time of camping, Rail to Trail biking, and white water rafting! The cost is $100 and covers transportation, food, camping, bike rentals and rafting. Cost is due by next Sunday, August 13th. To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Lynn Wintersteen.

The First Football Chapel is scheduled for Friday, August 25 at 6:30 AM! Men are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Please circle “F” or contact the office if you can help.

New! The Wiggle Room! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! We are now live streaming our 10:30am service downstairs in the Springer Chapel!

New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. Pictorial Directories have been finalized and will be here soon!

Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass  Free concert at 7pm on Tuesday, August 22nd. This group provides innovative worship for young and old alike through the “best in sacred brass music.” There is even an opportunity for us locals to toot our own horns during the show! Please see Pastor John for the music to practice. A freewill offering will be taken during the concert.

Housing for King’s Brass Musicians Needed FBC is looking for homes for 9 musicians after the show. They’ll each need their own bed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call the church office.

The Good Samaritan Mission Socks & Underwear Drive is here! Please bring your donation of new socks and/or underwear for boys and girls, sizes 4-16 to the chapel foyer until Sunday, August 13th. These items will be given by the Good Samaritan ministry to local students in need as they prepare for the new school year.

School Supplies for Haiti  During the month of August, the Haiti Team is collecting school supplies for the children of Haiti. We’ll take these supplies with us and distribute them during our November trip. Please leave your donations of the following suggested items in the barrel outside Springer Chapel.

• Wooden Pencils
• Ball Point Pens
• Boxes of Crayons
• Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages

• Notebooks of graph paper
• Erasers* (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
• Small individual pencil sharpeners
• Toothbrushes
• Small tubes of toothpaste

Opportunities to Bless Children & Youth

Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass Free concert at 7pm on Tuesday, August 22nd This group provides innovative worship for young and old alike through the “best in sacred brass music.” There is even an opportunity for us locals to toot our own horns during the show! Please see Pastor John for the music to practice. A freewill love offering will be taken during the concert.

Special Offering for the Wards Today Jonathan & Melissa Ward serve at the Word of Life Bible Institute in Canada. The school’s mission is to “inspire youth to live God’s truth” as they are trained for the front lines of the mission field. Offering plates are located in the back of the Sanctuary.

Housing for King’s Brass Musicians Needed FBC is looking for homes for 9 musicians after the show. They’ll each need their own bed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call the church office.

Barnabas Sunday: Next Week! During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer next Sunday. August’s need is Peanut Butter & Saltines.

New Addresses Needed! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know by tomorrow! We are editing the information going into our new pictorial directory and this is the perfect time to get these changes in! An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the rest of the updates.

New! The Wiggle Room! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! We are now live streaming our 10:30am service downstairs in the Springer Chapel!

Lost & Found will be out on display in the BFLC today and next Sunday. Check it out! You might be surprised at what you find!

Summer Business Meeting If you missed the meeting but still want to catch up on all that’s going on at FBC, please stop at the Info Desk to pick up your copy of the report. See all that God has been doing!

The Socks & Underwear Drive is here! Please bring your donation of new socks and/or underwear for boys and girls, sizes 4-16 to the chapel foyer until Sunday, August 13th. These items will be given by the Good Samaritan ministry to local students in need as they prepare for the new school year.

School Supplies for Haiti: During the month of August, the Haiti Team is collecting school supplies for the children of Haiti. We’ll take these supplies with us and distribute them during our November trip. Please leave your donations of the following suggested items in the barrel outside Springer Chapel.

• Wooden Pencils
• Ball Point Pens
• Boxes of Crayons
• Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages

• Notebooks of graph paper
• Erasers* (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
• Small individual pencil sharpeners
• Toothbrushes
• Small tubes of toothpaste

Opportunities to Bless Children & Youth as a Volunteer

Tonight (SUNDAY) – Nicol Sponberg from Selah is Coming HERE! Sunday, July 23 – Doors open at 5pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 each.

Summer Business Meeting & Ice Cream Social Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Chapel & BFLC!

Vesper Service at the Montour/DeLong Community Fair: Join us on Sunday, July 30 at 7pm to kick off the beginning of the fair by praising God! The fair is located at 2628 Broadway Road, Danville.

New Addresses Needed! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know by July 31st! We are editing the information going into our new pictorial directory and this is the perfect time to get these changes in! An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the rest of the updates.

New! The Wiggle Room! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! We are now live streaming our 10:30am service downstairs in the Springer Chapel!

The Good Samaritan Socks & Underwear Drive is here!! Please bring your donation of new socks and/or underwear for boys and girls, sizes 4-16 to the chapel foyer until August 13. These items will be given by the Good Samaritan ministry to local students in need for their new school year.

VBS/FFD Wrap Up Heartfelt thanks to all who helped during VBS and on Family Fun Day!! What an amazing time of extending God’s love to our community! · Extra Galactic Starveyor Music CDs are located at the Info Desk· Continue to pray for those who made decisions for Christ! 

If you had fun at VBS… then join our Awana Team!! There will be a Leader Training session on Wednesday, 8/23 at 6pm in the Springer Chapel. Circle “A” if you are interest in joining, returning, or would like more information. We look forward to seeing new and returning leaders there!

Awana Online Registration begins August 1st! We welcome all kiddos ages 3 to 6th grade to join us on Wednesdays during the school year from 6-7:30pm. The first club night is September 6th! …What is an Awana? Come find out!! An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday 8/30 at 6pm in the Chapel. Also, check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana!

Young Adult Summer Retreat! If you’re 18 years old or more, you do not want to miss this! August 18-20 will be a time of camping, Rail to Trail biking, and white water rafting! The cost is $100 and covers transportation, food, camping, bike rentals and rafting. Full payment is due by August 13th. To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Lynn Wintersteen.

Haiti 12 Mission Trip: November 11-18 Mission opportunities can include medical clinics, construction, children’s ministry, agriculture and more! For more information or to get your application, stop by the Info Desk! Note: Applications and References are due back by August 6th.

River Baptism The river baptism is scheduled for Sunday, August 13th at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card. If you would like to get baptized sooner, please contact Pastor Dawes.

Cookies & Brownies Needed for the River Baptism! Any and all ‘non-meltable’ (it’s hot out there!) goodies would be appreciated! Please drop off items marked “baptism” in the kitchen by Sunday morning or bring items directly to the baptism. Thank you in advance!

The First Football Chapel is scheduled for Friday, August 25 at 6:30 AM! Men are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Please circle “F” or contact the office if you can help.

Young Adult Summer Retreat Attention ALL Young Adults 18yr+! You do not want to miss this retreat!! Friday, August 18th – Sunday, August 20th; Camping, Rails to Trails Biking, White Water Rafting; Cost is $100 per person (Due by August 13th!); (All Inclusive– transportation, food, camping, bike rentals and rafting). For more info or to reserve your spot, call Lynn Wintersteen.

The Wiggle Room The Springer Chapel will now  stream our 10:30am service LIVE! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! Now you can experience our 10:30am service downstairs! Our Chapel is at the bottom of the ramp.

Haiti 12 Mission Trip: November 11-18 Mission opportunities can include medical clinics, construction, children’s ministry, agriculture and more! For more information or to get your application, stop by the Info Desk! Note: Applications and References are due back by August 6th.

Vesper Service at the Montour/DeLong Community Fair: Join us on Sunday, July 30 at 7pm to kick off the beginning of the fair by praising God! The fair is located at 2628 Broadway Road, Danville.

Nurse Needed at Camp Sankanac! FBC supported missionaries, Tim & Amy Fanus have let us know that a nurse is needed July 30-August 5. The camp is located in Spring City, PA. If you would like more details, please call Amy!

Nicol Sponberg LIVE! Sunday, July 23rd – Doors open at 5pm! For Tickets, please go to www.iTickets.com, go to Search and put in FBC’s location. You’ll see Nicol’s event listed. Or you can call 1-800-965-9324 to purchase them by phone and pick them up at will-call prior to the event.