ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Youth Parent Meeting Sunday (4/30) @ 6PM in the chapel – This event will be focused on today’s issues concerning Christian Identity, Sexuality and Parenting from a biblical perspective. Pastor Luke will be discussing the biblical principles that guide our understanding of these topics and how we can effectively engage our children in discussion. It is open to all parents who are seeking guidance and support in navigating these important issues. We hope you will join us.

 

National Day of Prayer This Thursday, May 4th @ Noon – Join us and other local churches on the steps of the Montour County Courthouse to pray for our Nation, its leaders, teachers, service personnel, and more. Rain or shine! Bring a camp chair if you like.

 

Spring Fling The FBC Spring Fling Tent Needs YOU! Spring Fling takes place THIS SATURDAY, May 6th from 9am-4pm. We will be passing out church literature and bottles of water. MOPS is in charge of our craft area. Sign up today in the lobby or gym to help
during a time slot at the FBC tent. Great opportunity for ALL ages!

 

Mission Trip Support Letters We have a couple teams heading out on missions trips with Joni & Friends. Please pick up a letter in the main lobby or gym area and consider supporting them as they go. Prayers are also needed and much appreciated!!

 

Please Excuse our Appearance! Our flagpole sustained damage in the recent high winds and therefore we are unable to properly display the flags until the problem is fixed. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

 

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 the team members and they will walk you through what you need to know! A HUGE Thank You for the donations we’ve received!!

 

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!

 

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-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 call Donna Outt.

 

Baptism Sunday is Coming! MAY 14th – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card TODAY!!

 

Special Business Meeting – Sun., May 14, 9:10am – We will be voting in the following new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons. 

 

Spring Business Meeting – Wed., May 24, 7pm in chapel – Join us as we catch up on what’s going on at FBC!

 

Dwell Orphan Care Combined Adult Sunday School – May 7 – Jennifer Lake and Emily Shoverfrom Dwell will be with us next Sunday, May 7th at 9:15am in the gym. They will be sharing about Dwell’s ministry, their outreach to the foster and adoption community, and how we as a church can wrap our arms around these families!!

 

All Church Picnic Sunday, May 21st at 12PM – Mountain View Bible Camp, Snydertown – We are looking forward to hanging out together once again! Grilled chicken, chips, & water will be provided. Side dishes and desserts will be welcome. Sign-up today in the lobby or gym!

 

NEW!! Women’s Fitness Class “Fit for His Purpose” – All are welcome!! Please bring a friend!
Facilitators: Cindy Wedde, Lisa Simons
When: Every other Thursday beginning May 18, 7-8pm in the gym
Who: Women of all ages and activity levels
What: Low impact aerobics to DVD or weather permitting, walking outside & a devotional

 

 

College Care Package boxes are on the credenza by the office door. Make sure you pick up your student’s box on Sunday!

 

The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in the main foyer. May’s Need: Spaghetti & Sauce

 

VBS Team Sign-ups in the Main Foyer!! July 10-14 | 6-8:30PM – Make sure you are up-to-date with your clearances at danvillefirstbaptist.org/safe-church

 

College Care Ministry Our opportunity to support & show love to our college students during finals! Items due Sunday (4/23)! Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. Help us pack and pray over the boxes Monday night @ 6pm!

 

Spring Clean Up April 29 This Saturday | 8A-1P – Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities!

 

Awana Closing Celebration – Wednesday, April 26 – Pizza @ 5pm, Program @ 6pm – The Awana children have been hard at work all year learning verses and completing assignments as they hide God’s word in their hearts. Come and encourage them on as they receive their book awards! Please sign up for the meal in your Sunday School class or on the ramp bulletin board by today. All are welcome!!

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 5:00-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza, Cake & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Please Excuse our Appearance! Our flagpole sustained damage in the recent high winds and therefore we are unable to properly display the flags until the problem is fixed.

 

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 the team members and they will walk you through what you need to know! A HUGE Thank You for the donations we’ve received!!

 

Active Retired Men in Service Thursdays @ 8:30AM – This great group of guys meet for devotions, prayer time and lots of fellowship! Following their group time, they also help out around the church as well. Come on over!

 

Ladies Tea – Saturday, Apr. 29 at 2PM – Buzz on over with your mom, sister, friend, daughter, aunt and join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon. Feel free to bring your favorite teacup or mug to use! Sign up in lobby, gym or ramp.

 

Baptism Sunday is Coming! MAY 14th – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by April 30th!!

 

Lost Something? Check out the display of Lost & Found items in the gym THIS SUNDAY (4/23)! Items will be donated and/or thrown out 4/24.

 

Christian Identity, Sexuality & Parenting Meeting – Next Sunday, April 30 6PM in the chapel – This event will be focused on today’s issues concerning sexuality and identity from a biblical perspective Pastor Luke will be discussing the biblical principles that guide our understanding of these topics and how we can effectively engage our children in discussion. It is open to all parents who are seeking guidance and support in navigating these important issues. We hope you will join us.

 

Spring Fling The FBC Spring Fling Tent Needs YOU! Spring Fling takes place on Saturday, May 6th from 9am-4pm. We will be passing out church literature and bottles of water. MOPS is taking care of the craft area. Sign up today in the lobby or gym to help during a time slot at the FBC tent. Great opportunity for ALL ages!

 

National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 4th @ Noon – Join us and other local churches on the steps of the Montour County Courthouse to pray for our Nation, its leaders, teachers, service personnel, and more. Rain or shine! Bring a camp chair if you like.

 

Combined Adult Sunday School – May 7 – Jennifer Lake and Emily Shover from Dwell will be with us on Sunday, May 7th at 9:15am in the gym. They will be sharing about Dwell’s ministry, their outreach to the foster and adoption community, and how we as a church can wrap our arms around these families!!

 

All Church Picnic – Sunday, May 21 at 12PM – Mountainview Bible Camp, Snydertown – We are looking forward to hanging out together OUTSIDE! Grilled chicken and chips will be provided. Side dishes and desserts will be welcome. Sign-up today in the lobby or gym!

 

Special Business Meeting – May 14, 9:10am – We will be voting in the following new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons.

 

Spring Business Meeting – Wed., May 24, 7pm in chapel – Join us as we catch up on what’s going on at FBC!

 

Missionary Reception – Barry & Peggy Owen with World Venture in Taiwan – Sunday (4/16) at 6PM – Come encourage and be encouraged as well as we hear how God is working. Dessert donations greatly appreciated!

 

COFFEEHOUSE – CALLING ALL TALENTS! – Friday, APRIL 21 at 6PM – Grab a cup of coffee in the gym while enjoying the many different gifts of our church family! If you would like to participate, there is still time!

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Chef’s Surprise & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Special Speakers Coming May 7th Jennifer Lake and Emily Shover from Dwell will be with us on Sunday, May 7th at 9:15am (during Sunday School hour) in the gym. They will be sharing about Dwell’s ministry, their outreach to the foster and adoption community, and how we as a church can wrap our arms around these families!!

 

Fishnet Meeting This Week! This group of amazing ladies will be meeting again on Thursdays from 9AM-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 call Donna Outt.

 

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 the team members and they will walk you through what you need to know! A HUGE Thank You for the donations we’ve received!!

 

MEN’S MINISTRY FORUM – Food, Fellowship, Worship – This Saturday, April 22 9-10:30am | Gym – ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST. RSVP by signing up in the lobby/gym/ramp. Donations of pancake mix would be greatly appreciated!

 

College Care Ministry This is our opportunity to support & show love to our college students during finals! Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.

* * Student Info is due April 16 – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by April 23rd:

 

Lost Something? Check out the display of Lost & Found items in the gym THIS SUNDAY & NEXT! Items will be donated and/or thrown out by 4/24.

 

Ladies Tea Saturday, Apr. 29 at 2PM – Buzz on over with your mom, sister, friend, daughter, aunt and join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon. Feel free to bring your favorite teacup or mug to use! Sign up in lobby, gym or ramp.

 

Spring Clean Up Saturday, April 29 | 8A-1P – Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up by Apr 23rd.

 

National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 4th @ Noon – Join us and other local churches on the steps of the Montour County Courthouse to pray for our Nation, its leaders, teachers, service personnel, and more. Rain or shine! Bring a camp chair if you like.

 

Baptism Sunday is Coming! May 14th – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by April 30th!!

 

Christian Identity, Sexuality & Parenting Meeting – Sunday, April 30 at 6PM in the chapel. This event will be focused on today’s issues concerning sexuality and identity from a biblical perspective Pastor Luke will be discussing the biblical principles that guide our understanding of these topics and how we can effectively engage our children in discussion. It is open to all parents who are seeking guidance and support in navigating these important issues. We hope you will join us.

 

Spring Fling The FBC Spring Fling Tent Needs YOU! Spring Fling takes place on Saturday, May 6th from 9am-4pm. We will be passing out church literature and bottles of water. MOPS is taking care of the craft area. Sign up today in the lobby or gym to help during a time slot at the FBC tent. Great opportunity for ALL ages!

 

Special Easter Offering This year, our special Easter offering will be going towards Turkey/Syrian Earthquake Relief. Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

 

Spring Clean Up Day This Saturday | 8A-1P – Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up by Sunday. 

 

SPRING FLING is May 6th. It’s always a great opportunity to reach our community while handing out gospel booklets , water and more.

 

Easter Booklets and Tracts Check out the Tract Rack for our selection of Easter material.

 

Vacation Bible School: “Keepers of the Kingdom” June 10-14, 2023; 6-8:30pm. Family Fun Day – June 16th @ 12pm

 

Sensory-Friendly Worship Area! “A shush-free, judgment-free zone where ALL can safely learn about God!” Our chapel has been fitted with wiggle seats, fidget toys, dimmable lights, noise-canceling headphones, a calming special-effect light and more! We welcome all who have unique needs to enjoy this area during both services!

 

Missed a Service? You can always catch up on our services by going to the following places…YouTube – FBCDanville, Facebook – DanvilleFirstBaptist; or our homepage – danvillefirstbaptist.org

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Missionary Reception with Barry & Peggy Owen serving with World Venture in Taiwan. Next Sunday Apr. 16 at 6PM. Come encourage and be encouraged as well as we hear how God is working. Dessert donations greatly appreciated!

 

Coffeehouse – CALLING ALL TALENTS – Friday, APRIL 21 at 6PM – Grab a cup of coffee in the gym while enjoying the many different gifts of our church family! If you would like to participate, there is still time! 

 

Men’s Ministry Forum Food, Fellowship, Worship – Saturday, April 22 | 9-10:30am | Gym ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST – RSVP by scanning code or sign up lobby/gym/ramp. Donations of pancake mix would be greatly appreciated!

 

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen this Saturday. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund. Want to help? Let the office know.

 

College Care Ministry Our opportunity to support & show love to our college students during finals! Donation bin is located by the Kitchen.
Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due April 16 – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/24 @ 6pm!
Suggested items to donate by April 16th:

 

Blood Drive Monday Stop by the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood and takes necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. Register for a time slot today at www.redcross.org.

 

Ladies Tea Saturday, Apr. 29 at 2PM – Buzz on over with your mom, sister, friend, daughter, aunt and join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon. Bring your favorite teacup! Sign up in lobby, gym or ramp.

 

Save the Date All Church Picnic Sunday, May 21st at 12PM at Mountainview Bible Camp, Snydertown.

 

Library is Open SUNDAYS | 9:15am-10:15am – Check out our ever changing and growing selections for all ages, needs and genres.

 

Easter at the Tract Rack Be sure to check out the many books and tracts we have for the Easter season!

 

Special Easter Offering This year, our special Easter offering will be going towards Turkey/Syrian Earthquake Relief. Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

 

Church Clean Up Saturday, April 15 | 8A-1P – Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up by NEXT SUNDAY.

 

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 the team members. They will walk you through what you need to know!

 

Fellowship Fund Giving Opportunity In following the biblical directive to take care of our widows and orphans, FBC created the fellowship fund. This fund not only blesses those financially hurting in our church family, but also those who desire to invest in their marriages. If you would like to give, please note “Fellowship Fund” in the memo of your check or on your envelope.

 

Barnabas Basket Happening Sunday! April’s Need is Canned Fruit.

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Sunday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Jack’s Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Rolls & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

 

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Register kiddos for our egg hunt by listing their names & ages on your connect card. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by Sunday, April 2, so we have eggs & goodie bags for everyone! 

 

Easter Breakfast Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up Sunday, April 2. Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this when you sign up!

 

Memorial Easter Flowers Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by Sunday, April 2 to participate.

 

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on April 15th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund. Want to help? Let us know!

 

Missionary Reception with Barry & Peggy Owen with World Venture in Taiwan – Sunday Apr. 16 at 6PM – Come encourage and be encouraged as well as we hear how God is working. Dessert donations greatly appreciated!

 

COFFEEHOUSE – CALLING ALL TALENTS! APRIL 21 at 6PM. Grab a cup of coffee in the gym while enjoying the many different gifts of our church family! If you would like to participate, there is still time! Scan QR code to sign up!!

 

MEN’S MINISTRY FORUM – Food, Fellowship, Worship – Saturday, April 22 | 9-10:30am | Gym – ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

RSVP by signing up in lobby/gym/ramp. Donations of pancake mix would be greatly appreciated!

 

College Care Ministry Our opportunity to support & show love to our college students during finals! Donation bin is located by the Kitchen.

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due April 16 – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by April 16th:

 

Blood Drive Next Monday Stop by the BFLC (gym) 4/10, from 12:30-5:30pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood and takes necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. Register for a time slot today at www.redcross.org.

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Tomorrow: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Beef Tacos & all the fixings & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for
special needs are free of charge.

 

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 the team members. They will walk you through what you need to know!

 

New Devotionals! Check out the Tract Rack and Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE PRINT for April | May | June.

 

Active Retired Men in Service: Thursdays @ 8:30AM. This great group of guys meet 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!

 

Delivery Drivers Needed! We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Easter gifts to our sweet home-bound church family members!! Gift pick-up will be Friday (3/31) from 9am-3pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone. numbers. Want to rev your engines for a sweet cause? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. First come, first served!

 

Barnabas Basket Happening NEXT SUNDAY. April’s Need: Canned Fruit

 

Home Group Info Session! Sunday after the 10:30 service. What is a Home Group? Why do I need one? Is it biblical? Where are they? This info session will answer these questions and more! Join us for a sandwich lunch as we break open this topic.

 

 

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade!! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Register kiddos for our egg hunt by listing their names & ages on your connect card. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by Sunday, Apr. 2nd so we have eggs & goodie bags for everyone!

 

Easter Breakfast Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Sunday, Apr. 2nd. Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please contact the church office!

 

Memorial Easter Flowers Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by Sunday, Apr 2nd to participate.

 

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on April 15th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund.

 

College Care Ministry This is our opportunity to support & show love to our college students during finals! Donation bin is located by the Kitchen.
Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due April 16 – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by April 16th:

 

Church Clean Up Day Saturday, April 15 | 8A-1P – Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up by Easter, 4/9.

 

And This Year’s VBS Theme Is… Keepers of the Kingdom. July 10-14, 2023. Grab your helmets! Mount your trusty steeds! Kids will be equipped to stand strong in the battle for truth. They will be encouraged to seek the King of kings and His righteousness. Volunteer Sign Up Begins May 1st. Kiddo Sign Up Begins June 1st.

 

Easter at the Tract Rack Be sure to check out the many books and tracts we have for the Easter season!

 

Special Easter Offering This year, our special Easter offering will be going towards Turkey/Syrian Earthquake Relief. Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

 

Organ Concert/Hymn Sing Sunday (3/19), 7pm in the Sanctuary – Carol Cotner, will be playing select organ pieces as well as accompanying us in singing various hymns. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music!

 

Easter Choir Here’s your invitation to join the Easter Choir! Practices begin tomorrow night 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!

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Sunday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Parmesan Chicken & Roasted Broccoli & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for
special needs are free of charge.

 

Save the Dates! Details coming soon!

 

Spring Cleaning Day! Spring is almost here!! Join us on Sat. April 15th from 8am-1pm and let’s help take care of the building and property God has given us. Great for all ages and abilities. Then stick around for a free lunch!

 

Home Group Info Session! Next Sunday, March 26 after the 10:30 service. What is a Home Group? Why do I need one? Is it biblical? Where are they? This info session will answer these questions and more! Join us for a sandwich lunch as we break open this topic. Sign up on your connect card and let us know how many will be attending with you.

 

Easter at the Tract Rack Be sure to check out the many books and tracts we have for the Easter season!

 

Delivery Drivers Needed! We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Easter gifts to our sweet home-bound church family members!! Gift pick-up will be Friday (3/31) from 9am-3pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone numbers. Want to rev your engines for a sweet cause? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. First come, first served!

 

And This Year’s VBS Theme Is… Keepers of the Kingdom – July 10-14, 2023 – Grab your helmets! Mount your trusty steeds! Kids will be equipped to stand strong in the battle for truth. They will be encouraged to seek the King of kings and His righteousness. Volunteer Sign Up Begins May 1st. Kiddo Sign Up Begins June 1st.

 

College Care Ministry Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due April 16 – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/24 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by April 16th:

 

New Devotionals! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE Print for April | May | June!

 

 

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Register kiddos for our egg hunt by listing their names & ages on your connect card. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by Sunday (4/2).

 

Easter Breakfast Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Sunday (4/2). Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this in your sign up!

 

Memorial Easter Flowers Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by SUNDAY (4/2) to participate.

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Tomorrow: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for
special needs are free of charge.

 

Our next Worship Night will be an Organ Concert/Hymn Sing in the Sanctuary. You are welcome to join us on March 19th at 7PM as our organist, Carol Cotner, will be playing select organ pieces as well as accompanying us in a hymn sing. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music!

 

New Devotionals! Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE Print for April | May | June!

 

Delivery Drivers Needed! We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Easter gifts to our sweet home-bound church family members!! Gift pick-up will be Friday (3/31) from 9am-3pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone numbers. Want to rev your engines for a sweet cause? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. First come, first served!

 

Save the Dates! Details coming soon!

 

Spring Cleaning Day Spring is almost here!! Join us on Sat. April 15th from 8am-1pm and let’s help take care of the building and property God has given us. Great for all ages and abilities. Then stick around for a free lunch!

 

Here’s your invitation to join the Easter Choir! Practices are Monday evenings from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary beginning 3/20. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal or contact the church office! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

 

Kitchen Help Needed With Easter almost here, we are looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen for our Easter breakfast. Please sign up by contacting the church office.

 

Home Group Info Session Sunday, March 26 after the 10:30 service What is a Home Group? Why do I need one? Is it biblical? Where are they? This info session will answer these questions and more! Join us for a sandwich lunch as we break open this topic. Sign up on your connect card and let us know how many will be attending with you.

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Sunday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Chili & Cornbread & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for
special needs are free of charge.

 

Save the Date! Next Men’s Forum is April 22. More details to come.

 

Kitchen Call!! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dish washing! Circle K on your connect card or call the office!

 

Fellowship Fund Giving Opportunity In following the biblical directive to take care of our widows and orphans, FBC created the fellowship fund. This fund not only blesses those financially hurting in our church family, but also those who desire to invest in their marriages. If you would like to give, please note “Fellowship Fund” in the memo of your check or on your envelope.

 

Pizza with the Pastors Sunday (3/5)! Following the 10:30am service. For new attenders—Join the pastors in the gym for an informal time together to get better acquainted.

 

God’s Blueprint for Manhood – Begins next Sunday @ 9:15; Room 102—hallway off the sanctuary; led by Pastor Dawes & Dan Jones

 

Time to Turn Clocks Ahead! Don’t forget to turn your clock ahead on Saturday.

 

Our next Worship Night will be an Organ Concert/Hymn Sing in the Sanctuary. You are welcome to join us on March 19th at 7PM as our organist, Carol Cotner will be playing select organ pieces as well as leading us in song. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music!

 

March Snapshot
Today @ 12PM – Pizza with the Pastors/ gym
Friday @ 6PM- Coffeehouse/Talent Show/gym
Sunday, Mar. 19 @ 12PM – Home Group Leader Meeting/gym
Sunday, Mar. 19 @ 7PM – Worship Night/sanctuary
Sunday, Mar. 26 @ 12PM – Home Group Information Session/gym

 

Coffeehouse March 10 – Materials Due Sunday (3/5) for approval. Submit all materials to Pastor Luke.

 

Barnabas Basket Collection Happening Sunday (3/5) – March’s Need: Cereal

 

The Library is Open SUNDAYS | 9:15am-10:15am – Check out our ever changing and growing selections for all ages, needs and genres.

 

Missionary Reception for Joaquin Vargas with Global One80 Sunday (2/26) at 6PM. Come encourage and be encouraged as well as we hear how God is working. Dessert donations greatly appreciated!

 

Coffee House March 10 – Register online by scanning the QR code. Signups Due Feb. 26. Material Due: Next Sunday (for approval).

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Impossible Cheeseburger Pie with Mixed Veggies & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

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!

 

Kitchen Call! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dishwashing! Call the office!

 

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!

 

New Our Daily Breads Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print & Large Print devotionals for
Mar. | Apr. | May

 

Offering Envelopes Did you know you can request your own box of offering envelopes? Just fill out an info slip on the ushers’ table, located in the back of the sanctuary. Need more of your envelopes? Just make a note on your connect card! You’ll be able to pick them up from the ushers’ table once they’re ready.

 

Lost and Found is located in the brown cabinet outside the gym doors. First aid kits can be found in the coat room behind sanctuary and in the cabinet outside the gym.

 

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God’s Blueprint for Manhood  This new Sunday School class is open to all men. Come join us as we look at the character qualities God wants to form in every man as found in 1 Timothy and Titus. We will be using this course as a foundation for developing church leaders. Please sign up so we have an idea of how many will be attending. Sign ups are in the main lobby and gym. The class will start March 12th. Location TBD.

 

The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in the main foyer. March’s Need: Cereal

 

Pizza with the Pastors – March 5 following the 10:30 service – For new attenders—Join the pastors for an informal time together to get better acquainted. Sign-up in the Main Lobby, Welcome Table or your Sunday class.