Join Us This Wednesday – 5:00 PM – Pizza & Spring Fling Prep Workshop We’ll enjoy a pizza dinner & make preparations for our booth at Danville’s Spring Fling this Saturday. Sign up in SBS or on the Ramp Bulletin Board. 6:30 PM Spring Business Meeting in the Chapel We will receive reports from our pastors & boards. The Pastoral Search Committee will present the Associate Pastor job description to be voted upon.

Danville Spring Fling Saturday, May 7 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM We need YOUR help! Make plans to help for an hour (or more!). Sign up sheets on bulletin boards or in SBS classes.

Join us in prayer for our nation, our leaders, and our community. Thursday, May 5 ~ Montour County Courthouse Gather at 12 noon ~ Pray at 12:20 PM.  If you are not able to attend please take a few moments wherever you are to lift your heart to the Lord in prayer.

Midweek Meals have ended for the season! Many thanks to our wonderful chefs and their crews for your dedicated service and great meals!

Starting Today – Something new! Christianity Explored is an 8 week class for old & new believers. Using thought provoking videos and small group discussion we will explore faith issues. Join us in the Music Rm. at 9 AM.

Beginning this week on Wednesday, May 4th, the Praise Band will be hosting 6 weeks of “J.A.M. Nights” on Wednesday nights for any young musician (youth) interested in learning or bettering their music skills and knowledge of worship. We’ll gather at 5:00 in the sanctuary, have a short lesson/message and then spend the rest of the time playing and singing worship songs and learning different music/instruments. Parents may pick up their student at 6:30 PM (or students may go straight to Jr. High youth group at 6 PM). For more information, contact Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org. . If you are an elementary student or adult interested in participating/learning, please contact Pastor John.

You’re Invited! Please stop in the sanctuary or chapel foyer this morning and pick up your invitation with all of the details about Pastor Harry & Lynn’s retirement celebration. Be sure to cross your name off the list when you get your letter. Thanks!

A Baptism Service will be held May 22 at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Please circle “B” on your Connect Card or contact Pastor Dawes if you have questions about baptism or would like to be baptized.

We are looking for a few good people to join the FBC Security Team. If interested or for questions please circle “S” on your Connect card or contact Fil Martinez by calling the church office at 275-1511.

It’s time for the annual Walk/Run/Ride for Life sponsored by the Pregnancy Care Center of Shamokin. The event will take place on May 7 at Knoebel’s. Registration will be at 9 AM. For more information, please stop by the table right outside the Chapel or visit their web site at www.shamokinpcc.org.

Softball Season: It’s not too late to join us. We start the season with our first game this Monday evening, May 2 on our field at 6:30 PM. Players should arrive by 6:00 PM. You can still sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you would like to play on the church team.

All ladies are welcome to join the Luo pad project. The next meeting has been moved to May 24. Call the officeer for details.

If you haven’t taken an M & M tube yet , please make sure to get one this morning. Once you eat the candy, you can fill the tube with quarters. The money collected will be used to pay for the rice, beans, and seeds that our team will be packing at the GAiN Warehouse on June 21. Please return the tubes to the Information Desk by June 12.

Next Sunday is Barnabas Sunday . Please leave your donations of spaghetti & sauce in the basket in the foyer to be donated to the local food bank. If you are making a monetary donation, make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank.

The flower on the organ is to welcome to Madden Michael Foust . He was born on April 16. Congratulations to parents Mike & Ashley, big sister Avery, and Grandma Sherry Foust.

The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are in memory of Dorothy Newman, mother of Norah Ranck. Thank you to the family for sharing them with us.

Midweek Meal: Please join us for our Final Midweek Family Meal of the season on Wednesday, April 27. The menu for this week is Kid Friendly BBQ & Hotdogs, Always a Favorite Mac & Cheese, “Good for You” Green Beans, and Celebration Cake. Please sign up by Mon, April 25 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.

Awana Closing, April 27, 6 PM : The meal this week will be followed by our Awana Closing Program. There will not be other studies this week, so all may be free to attend this special program as an encouragement to our kids and their leaders.

Softball Season : Our first practice is Monday, April 25, 6:00 PM, on our own field, with the first game to follow on May 2 on our field at 6:30 PM. Players should arrive by 6:00 PM. You may still sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you would like to play on the church team.

The THRIVE Class is planning a game night In the BFLC this Friday night, April 29, 6:30-9:30 PM. Please talk to the Office if you need additional information.

Warmer weather means open windows. If you open a window please don’t leave it for someone else to close. Please make sure that you shut it before leaving the room.

If you haven’t taken an M & M tube yet , please make sure to get one this morning. Once you eat the candy, you can fill the tube with quarters. The money collected will be used to pay for the rice, beans, and seeds that our team will be packing at the GAiN Warehouse on June 21. Please return the tubes to the Information Desk by June 12.

Beginning May 4th, the Praise Band will be hosting 6 weeks of “J.A.M. Nights” on Wednesday nights for any young musician (youth) interested in learning or bettering their music skills and knowledge of worship. We’ll gather at 5:00 in the sanctuary, have a short lesson/message and then spend the rest of the time playing and singing worship songs and learning different music/instruments. Parents may pick up their student at 6:30 PM (or students may go straight to Jr. High youth group at 6 PM). For more information, contact Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org . If you are an elementary student or adult interested in participating/learning, please contact Pastor John as well

An “Exploring FBC” Class & Baptism are being offered in May. This 3 session class is for anyone who would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership. The class will be on May 8, 15, 22, at 9 AM in Conference Room. The Baptism Service will be May 22 at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Please visit with Pastor Dawes if you are interested in either the class or baptism.

Meeting Reminders : Spring Fling Committee – April 27, 4:45 PM in BFLC; All Ministry Leaders – May 1, 10 AM in Conference Room

It’s time for the annual Walk/Run/Ride for Life sponsored by the Pregnancy Care Center of Shamokin. The event will take place on May 7 at Knobel’s. Registration will be at 9 AM. For more information, please stop by the table right outside the Chapel or visit their web site at www.shamokinpcc.org.

Beginning next Sunday—Something new ! What is Christianity all about? Who was Jesus and why did He come? What is the meaning of the gospel and grace? Christianity Explored is an 8 week class which will answer these questions through a thought provoking video series and small group discussion. This class is for old and new believers and is a great way to get a hold of the good news that Jesus came to bring. The class will begin on May 1st in the music room at 9:00 AM.

April is Autism Awareness Month .  All volunteers who work with children and other interested people are invited to attend the Autism Training Class being offered next Sunday, April 24,  at 9:00 AM in the BFLC. 

Softball Season is here :  Please sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you are interested in playing.  Participants must be at least 15 years old.  The first game is May 2.  A schedule is posted on the bulletin board. 

 Vote to extend a call to Pastor Dawes as Sr. Pastor for FBC Please see the insert with for details

SURGE Young Adult Conference : May 13-15 ~ A deposit of $30 is needed by the 15th to hold your spot, with the remaining amount due before leaving. Please talk to Lynn Wintersteen for all the details.

5 Principles for Disciplining Your Children by Max Lacado is now available on Right Now Media. If you are a part of First Baptist, you can get a free subscription to this on-line library with thousands of videos and helps for children, teens, and families. Contact the office to find out how to join.

Be sure and pick up a M & M Tube this morning and fill it with quarters.   The quarters collected will pay for the rice, beans, and seeds that our team will be packing at the GAiN Warehouse on June 21. Please return the tubes by June 12.

Phone Prayer Chain : If you are on the Phone Prayer Chain, please pick up an updated calling list at the Information Desk.

April is Autism Awareness Month . On April 24th, at 9:00 AM in the BFLC, we are hosting an Autism Training Class. This is for all teachers and anyone who works with children. Anyone else who is interested is also welcome to attend.

Something new! What is Christianity all about? Who was Jesus and why did He come? What is the meaning of the gospel and grace? Christianity Explored is an 8 week class which will answer these questions through a though provoking video series and small group discussion. This class is for old and new believers and is a great way to get a hold of the good news that Jesus came to bring. The class will begin on May 1st in the music room at 9:00 AM.

Journeying with Jesus Ladies Sunday School class is just starting a new study from “A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 by W. Phillip Keller. Ladies are welcome to join them any Sunday at 9:00 AM.

Planting Seeds of Service is the featured article in the Focus on the Family Bulletin Insert this morning. As you read the article you will see a suggestion of donating garden produce to a local food pantry or shelter as a teaching moment to children. We can help with that through our own community garden project at First Baptist. If you are interested in helping with a garden project that would provide food to the local food bank, please call, or email Sabrina at 570-764-4316 or sabrinasmith78@yahoo.com.

The Tract Rack has been updated with many new tracts available for your use. Large print Daily Bread Devotional books are also available.

Midweek Meal : Join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wednesday, April 6.   The menu for this week is Springtime Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad, Fresh Garlic Bread & Desserts. Please sign up by Monday, April 4 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.

All ladies are welcome to join a new group to begin working on the Luo pad project on Tuesday, April 5, at 9 AM in the BFLC. We’ll be tracing, cutting (bring fabric cutting scissors if you have some) sewing, and turning and sewing some more. If you have questions please call the office. This will be an on-going project.

Psalm 23 is the most read psalm, but did you ever wonder what some of the verses really mean? What was David referring to when he said “Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me?” Come join the Journeying with Jesus Ladies Sunday School class in a study of this beautiful, comforting psalm based on the book, “A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 by W. Phillip Keller. The study begins today, April 3rd, but come join us anytime during the next 12 weeks in room 228. For more information contact the office.

Sunday Evening, 6 PM ~ There will be a short business meeting followed by a Mission’s Report from Sam & Connie Gill.  Please bring a dessert to share.  

Please join us  on Thursday evening, 7 PM, in the sanctuary for the dramatic presentation of the Lord’s Supper, followed by communion.

 No midweek ministries  on Wednesday this week, as we will celebrate The Living Lord’s Supper on Thursday evening, March 24th, at 7 PM. 

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

Parents of College-students  :  The deadline for filling out the update form is next Sunday, April 3.    Please pick up a form at the Information Desk or call the church office. A new form is required each time boxes are mailed so please make sure we get this information so no one will be left out.   Donations for the college boxes may be placed in the box located in the kitchen foyer through April 10.  The boxes will be packed on April 11. 

Be sure and stop by the Tract Rack  where you will find many helps to use during the Easter season. 

All ladies are invited  to our Ladies Friendship Tea, “Springtime in Paris”, on April 23.  Please stop by the table in the foyer  to pick up tickets for a $5 donation.  . 

Our Haiti Mission’s Team   is preparing for their trip April 16-23.  In addition to prayer and financial support, there are a couple projects that will help them minister to the people in Haiti. 

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK

Friday, March 18 ~ Mini trip to GAiN Warehouse 

Don’t forget to bring items to put in the college care packages.  Donations can be placed in the box located in the kitchen foyer today through
April 10.  Parents of college students need to fill out a form updating their child’s address (deadline April 3 

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.

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