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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Posted on Mar 6, 2016 in Newsletter |

It’s the LAST week for UPWARD (!) with the Closing Program March 12 at 7 PM for all Upward participants & their families..

Volunteers needed at 3 PM on Sat. to help set up for program.

GAiN Mini-Trip ~ Call the office if you would like to go to the GAiN Warehouse to pack clothing for Syrian Refugees on

Wednesday, March 9 and again on March 18.

Our church will be hosting the Jubilee Kitchen this Saturday, March 12th. If you would like to help, please contactthe office.

Today is Barnabas Sunday. Donations of cereal may be placed in the basket in the foyer to be delivered to our area food bank. If making monetary donation, make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank. Awana children are also collecting canned food during the month of March for the local food bank. Their collection box is located by Springer Chapel.

Midweek Meal: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, March 9. The menu for this week is Elaine’s lovely lasagna, scrumptious salad, tasty Texas Toast, and Delicious Desserts. Please sign up by Monday, March 7 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge.

Exploring FBC, a class for those who would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership, begins this morning at 9 AM in the Conference Room. It runs for three weeks.

A Baptism Service is being planned for April 3. Please talk to one of the pastors if you are interested.

Attention Deaconesses ~ There will be a brief meeting next Sunday, March 13, at 10 AM in the Conference Room.

Child Safe Church ~ if you would like to help in any ministry involving children/youth you must have various clearances (details found on our web-site). One of the requirements is to attend a Safe Church Class which will explain FBC’s policies. This class is being offered March 13 and March 20, at 9 AM in the BFLC. Please let the office know if you would like to attend this class.

Prayer Chain 2016 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 office.

Have you ever wanted a garden but didn’t know how to make it happen? Let this be the year you do it, and help out the food bank in the process! If you are interested in helping with a garden project that would provide food to the local food bank, please call, or email Sabrina: 570-764-4316) or sabrinasmith78@yahoo.com. You do not need any prior experience or a green thumb…just a willingness to help!

Our Easter Offering this year will go toward Youth Mission Events. If you would like to participate in this offering, Easter Offering Envelopes will be available in the pew racks next Sunday.

Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. Suggested donation is $8.50. The flowers will be available to take on Resurrection Sunday after the 10:30 service. Please stop by the Information Desk or call the office by March 23rd.

Daylight Savings Time begins next week. Don’t forget to move your clock ahead one hour Saturday night before you go to bed!

Power for Living papers & prayer sheets are available at the Info. Desk & outside the SBS office. Prayer sheets are also on the Usher’s Table.

The Deacon Board has called a Special Meeting on Sunday March 20 at 6:00 PM before the Evening Service. The purpose of the meeting is to complete the Pastoral Search Committee by electing the Member at Large. This committee will then meet in April to review and present a Senior Pastor profile and the Senior Pastor Job Description for approval by the congregation at the Spring Business Meeting on May 4, 2016. Please be in prayer for the Lord’s leading in all of these matters. For more information please contact the office.

Outside of Springer Chapel & in the main foyer today – please help us save postage by picking up your letter containing the Haiti 10 (April 16-23) Mission Trip details. There is one copy for every family. The team can always use large suitcases to transport materials they are taking with them and linen plastic bags. These items may be placed in the office.

Preparation is underway for the ‘Spring in Paris” Ladies Friendship Tea. The following Items are needed to use in the decorations: China teapots, parasols & “Paris” related items. If you have any of these items that you would be willing to loan us, please contact the office. Thanks and start thinking about who you would like to bring with you to the party!!

Sunday, February 21, there were over 200 in attendance, counting guests, at our Special Business Meeting. There was a good spirit and healthy discussion which lead to the following conclusion by a 76% positive vote (140/184). “We will change our Sunday Morning Schedule to be 8:00 AM Traditional Worship, 9:15 AM Sunday Bible School, and 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship.” The Deacons, having conferred with our educational and music ministries have set the date of June 5 for the implementation of the new schedule. Please continue to pray that we move forward together in “the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”, being mindful of the personal adjustment this change causes for some.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Posted on Feb 27, 2016 in Newsletter |

Midweek Menu this week

: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wed. March 2. The menu for this week is Remarkable Bar-B-Q, Incredible Mac & Cheese, Nutritious Stewed Tomatoes, Great Green Beans, Delicious Desserts. Please sign up by Monday, February 29 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge.

If you are interested in being baptized , please talk to one of the pastors. A baptism service is planned for Sunday, April 3.

A new “Exploring FBC” is starting next Sunday, March 6. This class will meet for three weeks in the Conference Room at 9:00 AM. It is for anyone who would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. Contact Pastor Dawes if you have questions.

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday, which is our opportunity to help our local Food Bank. Please place donations of cereal in the basket in the foyer. If making a monetary donation, make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank. The Awana children are also collecting

canned food items for the Food Bank during the month of March. Their collection bin will be located by Springer Chapel.

Ladies Alert ; : The Ladies Tea has been changed to April 23, 2016.

Please stop by the Tract Rack and check out all the new tracts that are available for you to use during the Easter Season and other times.

The Community World Day of Prayer & Lenten Tea

will be held at our church on Wednesday, March 2. The service begins at 1:30 PM in the sanctuary. Men and women are invited and child care is provided. Finger foods (small sandwiches, cookies, brownies, bars, breads) are needed to serve in the time of fellowship. Please bring food donations to the tea and drop them off in the kitchen before the service. Phil Liller will be sharing about ministries of the GAiN Warehouse and how we can help.

Our church is hosting the Jubilee Kitchen again on March 12. The menu will be Bar-B-Q and mac & cheese. If you would like to help with

food preparation, serving, or by making a donation, please call the church office.

Please check out the ramp bulletin board for several new events that are happening in our community.

Have you ever wanted a garden but didn’t know how to make it happen? Let this be the year you do it, and help out the food bank in the process! If you are interested in helping with a garden project that would provide food to the local food bank, please call the church office. You do not need any prior experience or a green thumb! Just a willingness to help!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

March 6, 13, 20 ~ Exploring FBC, 9:00 AM
March 12 ~ Jubilee Kitchen
March 12 ~ UPWARD Closing, 7 PM
March 13 ~ Missionaries Keith & Beverly Sellers
March 18-19 ~ Youth All-nighter at FBC
March 20 ~ Missionaries Sam & Connie Gill
March 24 ~ Living Lord’s Supper, 7 PM

March 27 ~ Resurrection Sunday

This past Sunday, February 21, there were over 200 in attendance, counting guests, at our Special Business Meeting. There was a good spirit and healthy discussion which lead to the following conclusion by a 76% positive vote (140/184). “We will change our Sunday Morning Schedule to be 8:00 AM Traditional Worship, 9:15 AM Sunday Bible School, and 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship.” This change will be implemented sometime after Resurrection Sunday, when logistics are worked out with our music, nursery, SBS, ushers and other support ministries. Please continue to pray that we move forward together in “the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”, being mindful of the personal adjustment this change causes for some.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Posted on Feb 21, 2016 in Newsletter |

Pick Up Basketball will start today at 2 PM in the Beveridge Family Life Center. It will be every Sunday afternoon unless there is something scheduled in the BFLC. Please contact the office with questions.

Yaddah Pearls are starting a new Bible Study tomorrow, February 22 at 9 AM in the Church Library. All women are invited to join them as they prepare for Easter with the study “The Easter Experience”.

Midweek Menu this week: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wed. February 24. The menu for this week is Meteoric Meatloaf, Molecular Macaroni & Cheese, Seismic Stewed Tomatoes, Galactic Green Beans & Diffused Desserts!! Please sign up by Monday, February 22 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge.

Auditions for Praise Band will be held Thursday, February 25th. Email Pastor John if you are interested at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

Awana Derby is this Wednesday, February 24, at 6 PM. All adults are welcome to come cheer on the children who will be participating.

The Ministry of The Word the NEXT Lord’s Day Sunday, February 28

9:00 AM & 10:30 AM “Victorious Christian Living” ~ Concentrated Study ~ Pastor Dawes Dunham

6:00 PM ~ Bible Study

Our church is hosting the Jubilee Kitchen again on March 12. The menu will be Bar-B-Q and mac & cheese. If you would like to help with food preparation, serving, or by making a donation, please talk to the office.

An updated Church Directory is available in the foyer. Please pick one up if you would like a copy at home. Please let the office know if you see additions or corrections that need to be made.

A Baptismal Service is being planned for Sunday, April 3. If you are interested in being baptized, please speak to one of the pastors.

Another Exploring FBC class is being planned for the first three Sundays in March. This will be held at 9:00 AM in the Conference Room and is for anyone who would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. Contact Pastor Dawes if you have questions.

World Day of Prayer and Lenten Programs & Teas for 2016 ~ Church addresses are posted on ramp bulletin board. All services begin at 1:30 PM; Men & Women are invited; Child care is provided; Any cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced over WPGM radio station; Feb. 24 ~ Iron Mill Church (Formerly Community Alliance); March 2 ~ First Baptist Church; March 9 ~ Shiloh United Church of Christ; March 16 ~ St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. A period of refreshments and fellowship will follow each program. Finger foods (small sandwiches, cookies, brownies, bars, breads) are needed on March 2 when our church hosts this event. Please bring your donations to the tea and drop them off in the kitchen. Call the office for more information.

Mission Opportunities

Blankets for Syrian Refugees – Place new & gently used blankets (all sizes) in the white barrel in the chapel foyer. Luo Pad Supplies – Please put used towels and used & new flannel in the large gray barrel in the BFLC entrance.

Packing Clothes for Syrian Refugees – Contact the office if you could go with her on March 9 and/or March 18 to GAiN Warehouse.

Pray for Haiti X Team as they begin their Team Training Meetings Sunday afternoon, February 21.

Mark Your Calendar for March
March 2 ~ Lenten Tea at FBC, 1:30 PM
March 6, 13, 20 ~ Exploring FBC, 9:00 AM

March 12 ~ Jubilee Kitchen

March 12 ~ UPWARD Closing, 7 PM

March 13 ~ Missionaries Keith & Beverly Sellers

March 18-19 ~ Youth All-nighter at FBC

March 20 ~ Missionaries Sam & Connie Gill

March 24 ~ Living Lord’s Supper, 7 PM

March 27 ~ Easter Celebration

Sunday, Febraury 14, 2016

Posted on Feb 14, 2016 in Newsletter |

A Special Business Meeting has been called by the Deacons for Sunday, February 21 immediately after the 10:30AM Worship Service. The Purpose of the meeting is to discuss and potentially change the Sunday Morning Worship Schedule. Please see a bulletin insert or contact the office for more information.

Midweek Menu this week: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wed. February 17. The menu for this week is Most Scrumptious Ham served with Perfect Potatoes and Crunchy Corn, along with Distinctly Delectable Desserts. Please sign up by Monday, February 15 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge.

Auditions for Praise Band will be held Thursday, February 25th. Email Pastor John if you are interested at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

A Baptismal Service is being planned for Sunday, April 3. If you are interested in being baptized, please speak to one of the pastors.

GAiN Warehouse will be packing used clothing for Syrian Refugees on Feb. 16 (9am-2pm) and Tracing/Cutting Luo Pads on Feb. 18 (8:30am-12 noon). If you are interested in helping with these projects, contact the office.

Awana Derby cars are due this Wednesday, Feb. 17, with the Grand Prix being held on February 24th. Please stop by the table in the foyer if you need to weigh your car — today is the last day to weigh cars.

Ladies ~ Make sure you save this date ~ Saturday, May 14th. All ladies are invited to our “Springtime in Paris” tea on that day. There will be more information coming at a later date.

Yaddah Pearls are starting a new study Monday, February 22, at 9:00 AM in the Church Library. It is “The Easter Experience” which is a video driven DVD 6 week series about the passion and resurrection of Jesus. It brings these events to life and makes the experience personal. All women are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

~World Day of Prayer and Lenten Programs & Teas for 2016 ~
Church addresses are posted on ramp bulletin board.
Men & Women are invited; Child care is provided. Any cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced over WPGM radio station.
A period of refreshments and fellowship will follow each program.

Feb. 17 ~ Mooresburg Presbyterian Church Feb. 24 ~ Iron Mill Church (Formerly Community Alliance); March 2 ~ First Baptist Church;
March 9 ~ Shiloh United Church of Christ; March 16 ~ St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Finger foods (small sandwiches, cookies, brownies, bars, breads) are needed on March 2 when our church hosts this event. Please bring your donations to the tea and drop them off in the kitchen. Talk to Diane Gelbaugh for more information.

An updated Church Directory is available in the foyer. Please pick one up if you would like a copy at home. Please let the office know if you see additions or corrections that need to be made.

Updated Missionary Prayer Letters are available in the chapel hallway. Stop by to pick up new letters to help you better pray for our missionary families.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Posted on Jan 24, 2016 in Newsletter |

ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY ~ JANUARY 27, 2016 ~ 6:30 PM ~ SANCTUARY

Once a year the church body meets to review the year we have just completed and look ahead to the New Year. We vote on budgets and members for the boards and committees. At this meeting we will be presenting a report on preliminary findings of possible facility renovation and expansion. We will also present a plan for addressing the Sunday morning schedule question. Members are urged to attend. All others are invited and welcome, but may not vote.

The Budgets , including the General, Missions, & Building Fund, are posted on the bulletin board for your review. The Annual Report is available for you to pick up today. Child care will be available for all ages. So that plans may be made, please sign up today at the Information Desk or call the Office by January 20. Nursery Care will be for Infants – 3 year olds, with supervised play for all others ages.

DIRECTORY UPDATE! HELP US REVISE OUR DIRECTORY!
If your contact information has changed or you have never given us your information we would love to hear from you today. Directory Update forms are at the Information Desk or simply place your information (name, address & phone number) on your Connect Card & circle the “U”. Thanks.

Haiti Trip:
You will soon be hearing more details about the recent Haiti trip. The next trip is scheduled for April 16-23. If you would like to be a part of this trip, pick up an application at the Information Desk. They are due February 1. Please talk toPastor Dawes if you have questions.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 19-21 – Jr. High Snow Camp

February 26-28 – Sr. High Snow Camp

February 24 – Awana Grand Prix Derby Race

March 2 – Community Lenten Tea at FBC

March 12 – Hosting Jubilee Kitchen

April 8-9 – “Among Friends Hope’s Alive” – featuring Kathy Traccoli

May 13-15 – SURGE Conference for Young Adults

July 11-15 – VBS

July 17 – Family Fun Day

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Posted on Jan 22, 2016 in General |

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016

Posted on Jan 17, 2016 in Newsletter |

Exploring FBC begins today. Please join this class, taught by Pastor Dawes, if you are interested in finding out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. The class will meet at 9:00 AM for three Sundays in the Conference Room.

We welcome Gina Conklin, Community Relations Director, of Expectations Women’s Center in Lewisburg. Please stop by the table in the foyer to meet Gina and to get more information about the work of Expectations in our community. The insert this morning gives information about the three Pregnancy Centers in our area that we help support.

Start the year off right – join a Sunday School class! SBS brochures are available at the information Desk in the sanctuary foyer or outside the Sunday Bible School Office. Classes are available for ALL ages.

Midweek Menu this week: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, January 20. The menu for this week is Creamy Chicken & Waffles, savory corn, and refreshing desserts. Please sign up by Monday, Jan. 18 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge. Desserts are provided on a volunteer basis.

The Open Door Ladies Bible Study is starting this week at 9 AM on Tuesday mornings. You may sign up for this study and pick up a book in the foyer. This is the same study that also meets on Wednesday evenings.

Sign-up sheets for Upward Saturday Kitchen Crew and food are on a clipboard in the kitchen. Please stop by to sign up if you can help or would like to make a food donation.

UPWARD this week: Practices: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Games: Friday ~ beginning at 5:30 PM, Saturday ~ beginning at 8:30 AM

All reports to be included in the Annual Report should be in the office today.

ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY ~ JANUARY 27, 2016 ~ 6:30 PM ~ SANCTUARY

The Budgets , including the General, Missions, & Building Fund, are posted on the bulletin board for your review. The Annual Report will be available for you to pick up next Sunday.

Child care will be available for all ages. So that plans may be made, please sign up today at the Information Desk or call the Office by January 20. Nursery Care will be for Infants – 3 year olds, with supervised play for all others ages.

DIRECTORY UPDATE! HELP US REVISE OUR DIRECTORY! If your contact information has changed or you have never given us your information we would love to hear from you today. Directory Update forms are at the Information Desk or simply place your information (name, address & phone number) on your Connect Card & circle the “U”. Thanks.

Pictures Needed : If you have any pictures of church events that you would like to include in our “Year in Review” highlighting various ministries at FBC, please have them to the office by January 19.

Haiti Trip: You will soon be hearing more details about the recent Haiti trip. The next trip is scheduled for April 16-23. If you would like to be a part of this trip, pick up an application at the Information Desk this morning. They are due February 1. Please talk toPastor Dawes if you have questions.

January 10, 2016

Posted on Jan 10, 2016 in Newsletter |

THRIVE Young Adult Christmas Party will be held today, January 10, from 5:00-9:00 PM. Contact the office for details.

Exploring FBC begins next Sunday. If you are interested in finding out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership, plan on attending this 3 week class in the Conference Room at 9:00 AM. Contact Pastor Dawes if you are interested or have questions.

Midweek Menu this week: Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, January 13. The menu for this week is Diane’s Best Barbeque, Marvelous Mac & Cheese, Very Good for you Vegetables, and Delicious Desserts. Please sign up by Monday, Jan. 11 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class, or by calling the office. Suggested donation for meals is $3 per person/$10 per family. If you would like to take a meal to a shut-in there is no charge. Desserts are provided on a volunteer basis.

A Ladies Bible Study starting this week . The Yaddah Ladies Study will begin Monday, January 11, at 9 AM in the chapel.

Sign-up sheets for Upward Saturday Kitchen Crew and food are on a clipboard in the kitchen. Stop by if you can help or would like to make a food donation.

Midweek Ministries are beginning January 13, They include: Jr. High Youth Group, Adult Bible Study, Prayer Group, Fella’ Fellowship, Ladies Bible Study (Pick up your book in the Foyer), “What’s So Amazing About Grace taught by Pastor Dawes (sign up for book at the

Info Desk).

The Ministry of The Word the NEXT Lord’s Day Sunday, January 17 ~ “Sanctity of Life” Sunday
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM “Life As God Intended” Pastor Harry Wonderland, 6:00 PM ~ Bible Study

ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY ~ JANUARY 27, 20166:30 PM ~ SANCTUARY.All reports to be included in the Annual Report

should be in the office by January 17th. Once a year the church body meets to review the year we have just completed and look ahead to the New Year. We vote on budgets and members for the boards and committees. Members are urged to attend. All others are invited and welcome, but may not vote.

Haiti Trip: You will soon be hearing more details about the recent Haiti trip. The next trip is scheduled for April 16-23. If you would like to be a part of this trip, pick up an application at the Information Desk this morning. They are due February 1. Please talk to Gary Lewis, Donna Outt, or Pastor Dawes if you have questions.

In the event of inclement weather , please listen to WPGM (96.7 FM) or WGRC (91.3 & 107.7 Bloomsburg) for church service changes. Also, if DASD cancels school, all Mid-week Ministries are canceled as well. All scheduling changes will also be posted on our web-site at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org.

Please continue to check outside Springer Chapel for new missionary letters, that are added weekly

Calling All Young Adults (Must be 18 years old). May 13-15, Harvey Cedars Conference Center – “Authenticity – What Does An Authentic Life Look Like?” Cost includes Transportation, housing, meals, the conference including the Friday night concert with Capitol King. Contact the Church office for details.

~ Mark Your Calendar ~

January 17, 24, 31 ~ Exploring FBC

January 27 ~ Annual Meeting

February 19-21 ~ Jr. High Snow Camp

February 26-28 ~ Sr. High Snow Camp

February 24 ~ Awana Grand Prix Derby Race

March 13 ~ Missionaries Keith & Beverly Sellers

March 20 ~ Missionaries Sam & Connie Gill

July 11-17 ~ Vacation Bible School

July 19 ~ Family Fun Day