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Sunday, November 25, 2018

Posted on Nov 23, 2018 in Newsletter |

Memorial Poinsettias
Poinsettias may be ordered in honor or in memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please stop by the Info Desk or contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 no later than December 14th.

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. December’s need is for soup.

Fishnet Partners Fishnet Ministries

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

Blood Drive

Red Cross Blood Drive will be here Monday, December 3 in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm. Stop and see Jack and Brenda who will be serving food in the kitchen to all donors!

Midweek Meal

Wednesday, November 28: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is “McBoyd” Sandwiches (egg & cheese on an English muffin – Ham/Sausage options), Breakfast Potatoes, Fruit Salad & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 11/26 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.

New to FBC?

Check out our Info Cards to see all that FBC has to offer whether it’s on Sundays or Wednesdays, for adults or children, you won’t be disappointed! Cards are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.

December Directory Update

Our FBC directory is a compilation of names, addresses, and phone numbers for all those who attend First Baptist Church. We would like for you to be included whether you are a member, regular attendee or new to the community and planning to make FBC your family church. We’ll need your info by December 12.

The Forge

A Regional Ministry for Men meets on Tuesdays at 7PM in the gym. Our mission is to support one another in life, faith and personal growth with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity. There will be faith based teaching and small group discussion. Light refreshments available.

“RightNow Media, the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies”

This huge online video library is full of studies on all different topics and is for all different ages! Get your FREE subscription today by checking it off on your connect card or emailing the office at email@danvillefirstbaptist.org

Moms In Prayer International

has a chapter here at FBC! The group meets in the conference room on Thursdays at 9:45am. “We believe God changes lives and whole communities forever when moms gather together to pray”. If you are a mom, aunt, grandmother, guardian, woman of prayer, come join us!

Missionary Newsletters Arrive Each Week!

Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel. You will be rewarded with a new appreciation for our missionary families and have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

New Our Daily Bread Devotionals have Arrived!

You can find them at the tract rack in the main lobby. You’ll also find tracts for Christmas and many other topics! They are free for the taking. Bless someone today!

Lost Anything Recently?

Check our Lost & Found! It is located next to the kitchen across from the nursery on the parking lot level.

December Events
December 3 Red Cross Blood Drive ~ 1-6pm/BFLC
December 14 Caroling on Mill St. with other local churches ~ 6PM
December 16 Christmas Cookies & Caroling to our Shut-ins ~ 4:00PM Jr. & Sr. High Youth Christmas Party ~ 4:30PM
December 23 Birthday Party for Jesus ~ 9:15AM
December 24 Family Candle Light Christmas Eve Service ~ 5:30PM Traditional Candle Light Christmas Eve Service ~ 7:30PM
December 26 No Midweek Meal or Ministries meeting
December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner & Movie! More info to come!

Children’s Church Holiday Schedule
Children’s Church will wrap up after December 2nd and resume on January 20th. Many Thanks Rosann & Team!!

Christmas Tree of Love
Christmas is a time of giving! You will find the Tree of Love in the kitchen foyer by the gym entrance. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament from the tree and return it unwrapped in a Christmas-style gift bag to the church office by December 16th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so we can get it to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the gift card.

Christmas Gifts for Truckers!

During the Christmas season, FBC has been partnering with Pastor Howard Long for many years in his ministry to truck drivers at the Buckhorn Chapel! This year’s needs are packs of sugar-free gum and cookies! If you would like to participate please bring your cookies, 4 per ziplock baggie, to the collection box in the kitchen on December 9. Gum packs can be dropped off anytime until December 9 in the collection boxes in the main lobby & kitchen.

Weather Cancellations

Ever wonder if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather? Here’s where you can find your answer:
Our website: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org
Radio Stations WPGM (96.7 FM & 1570 AM) and WGRC (107.7 FM, 91.3 FM, 90.7 FM & 107.1 FM) will be notified
Danville School Decisions – If Danville Schools are dismissed early or cancelled on a Wednesday, then our Wednesday evening Family Dinner and activities are cancelled as well.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Posted on Nov 17, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Missionary Dessert Reception – TODAY at 6pm with Barry & Peggy Owen, Serving in Taiwan with World Venture – Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM service in the chapel.

Office Holiday Hours – Please note, the Church Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

Fall into a Good Book Lately? Stop by our Library and rake in a bunch of good reads! Who knows what adventures you’ll go on as you leaf through the pages! The Library is located across from the Nurseries and is open 8:45-10:30am on Sundays and 5:45-7:30pm on Wednesdays.

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

Thanksgiving Offering Envelopes are located in the pews for anyone who would like to donate. This offering will be split between Christmas gifts for our missionaries and funding for a disaster relief trip currently in the planning stages.

Thanksgiving Eve Service is November 21 at 7:00 PM. There will be no Midweek Ministries or Meal November 21st. Both will resume on 11/28.

New to FBC? Check out our Info Cards to see all that FBC has to offer whether it’s on Sundays or Wednesdays, for adults or children, you won’t be disappointed! Cards are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.

December Directory Update: Our FBC directory is a compilation of names, addresses, and phone numbers for all those who attend First Baptist Church. We would like for you to be included whether you are a member, regular attendee or new to the community and planning to make FBC your family church. We’ll need your info by December 12.

Current attendees/members – has your Info Changed? Please fill out the Info Card with any new info, and circle “D”.
New? Please completely fill out Card and circle “D”.

Lost Anything Recently? Check our Lost & Found! It is located next to the kitchen across from the nursery on the lower level.

Moms In Prayer International has a chapter here at FBC! The group meets in the conference room on Thursdays at 9:45am. “We believe God changes lives and whole communities forever when moms gather together to pray”. If you are a mom, aunt, grandmother, guardian, woman of prayer, come join us!

Missionary Newsletters Arrive Each Week! Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel. You will be rewarded with a new appreciation for our missionary families and have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets are available every Sunday. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby and in the wall display outside of the Sunday Bible School office (lower level). Prayer sheets can also be found at the back of the sanctuary near the large print bulletins.

Children’s Church Holiday Schedule – Children’s Church will wrap up after December 2nd and resume on January 20th. Many Thanks Rosann & Team!!

Weather Cancellations – Ever wonder if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather? Here’s where you can find your answer:

Our website: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org
Radio Stations WPGM (96.7 FM & 1570 AM) and WGRC (107.7 FM, 91.3 FM, 90.7 FM & 107.1 FM) will be notified
Danville School Decisions – If Danville Schools are dismissed early or cancelled on a Wednesday, then our Wednesday evening Family Dinner and activities are cancelled as well.

Have you heard?! You can watch our Sunday services live!! 8AM on YouTube & 10:30AM on Facebook – Search for “Danville First Baptist”

Because of your Love In Action…

The Feed-a-Friend program gave food baskets to 383 families in our community!
Diane Gelbaugh, who coordinated the Jubilee Kitchen’s Thanksgiving meal yesterday, was overwhelmed with the generous support from the congregation. The youth had a great time helping to serve the meal as part of their 30 Hour Famine event.

A Free Gift for You! “RightNow Media; the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies” This huge online video library is full of studies on all different topics, for all different ages! Wait until you see what they have for children! Get your FREE subscription today by checking it off on your connect card or you can email your request to the church office at email@danvillefirstbaptist.org

New Our Daily Bread Devotionals have Arrived! You can find them at the tract rack in the main lobby. You’ll also find tracts for Thanksgiving and many other topics! They are free for the taking. Bless someone today!

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Posted on Nov 10, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanksgiving Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks for the next few Sundays. Donations will go toward Christmas gifts for the missionaries that we support as well as funding towards an upcoming short term relief missions trip. We’ll have more info on the trip to come.

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

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, November 14: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Pork BBQ Sandwiches & Chicken Noodle Soup & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 11/12 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.

L.E.A.D. Luncheon Postponed! Stay tuned for the new date!

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 17. Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the church office if you are interested in donating and/or making
a dessert.

Missionary Newsletters Arrive Each Week! Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel. You will be rewarded with a new appreciation for our missionary families and have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets are available every Sunday. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby and in the wall display
outside of the Sunday Bible School office (lower level). Prayer sheets can also be found at the back of the sanctuary near the large print bulletins.

Missionary Dessert Receptions TODAY at 6pm
Jason Martello, Mission Trip to Nigeria
11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan
Any and all desserts would be appreciated!
Please bring them to the kitchen
for the 6PM services.

Have you heard?! You can watch our Sunday services live!!
8AM-YouTube | 10:30AM – Facebook
Search for “Danville First Baptist” and look for our logo

30 Hour Famine Nov. 16-17 Our Youth will be taking part in the 30 Hour Famine To help raise awareness and funds for hungry children around the world. Would you stand with us in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Checks can be made out to World Vision and given to P. Luke as the contact person or visit our fundraising page at youth.worldvision.org. Click on the orange Donate button and put Iron Youth in the search box.

Because of your Love In Action…

Mountains of candy were collected for Trunk-or-Treat
Several trips were made to take the Feed-a-Friend food to Shiloh
54lbs of pet food were collected for the Danville SPCA
The Haiti Team has a huge challenge to pack all the school
supplies, LuoPad kits, and more that were collected
Items collected for our LuoPad Team helped them exceed their goal of 500 kits and finish up with a grand total of 530 kits!
26 College Care packages were stuffed full and sent out
Praise God! Thank you!

A Free Gift For You! “RightNow Media; the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies”
This huge online video library is full of studies on all different topics, for all different ages! Wait until you see what they have for children!
Get your FREE subscription today by checking it off on your connect card or you can email your request to the church office at email@danvillefirstbaptist.org

Thanksgiving Eve Service: Wednesday November 21 @ 7PM

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Posted on Nov 3, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Missionary Dessert Receptions: TODAY (11/4) at 6pm with Mike & Debbie Bannon serving in Ireland.

Coming Up: 11/11 – Jason Martello, trip to Africa; 11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM services.

Barnabas Sunday – During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket is in the Foyer today. November’s need is for Tuna & Canned Meats.

Missed the Business Meeting? Grab your copy of the meeting report at the Info Desk to see what’s happening at FBC! New members, ministry & board reports and an update from the Building Committee are just a few things you don’t want to miss!

Fishnet Partners! 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 Room 9 from 9-12pm. All are welcome!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, November 7: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatball Stroganoff with Noodles and Cranberry Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 11/5 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”.

Please Note! This week, Pastor Dawes will be spending extensive time praying and studying for upcoming messages. If you have a pastoral emergency, please feel free to contact Pastor Paul Fink.

Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Next Sunday! God’s Champions Special Needs Ministry is inviting Hand in Hand Family Resource Center to provide a training called L.E.A.D.- Leaders Embracing All-Abilities and Diversity. The training includes tips and information on interacting appropriately with people with disabilities with the goal of a more inclusive environment. Help our church take a LEAD in embracing individuals with special needs! When: November 11, 2018 Time: Luncheon after 10:30 church service – Training at 1:00 Sign up by TODAY on the ramp bulletin board or in the office.

Football Chapel is This Friday 11/9 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Contact the church office.

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 17. Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in donating and/or making a dessert.

Voter Guides are available at the Info Desk for the upcoming election.

Pictures of Veterans Needed – During our Veterans Day Sunday services, FBC would like to honor any veteran who has served. Please send in a picture of your veteran in military dress, if possible, to the church office by November 6th. Please also include their name and which branch of the military they served in. All pictures in last year’s Veterans Day slide show will be included in this year’s slide show. You do not have to re-submit pictures.

Because of your Love In Action…

Mountains of candy were collected for Trunk-or-Treat
Several trips were made to take the Feed-a-Friend food to Shiloh
54lbs of pet food were collected for the Danville SPCA
The Haiti Team has a huge challenge to pack all the school supplies, LuoPad kits, and more that were collected
Items collected for our LuoPad Team helped them exceed their goal of 500 kits and finish up with a grand total of 530 kits!
26 College Care packages were stuffed full and sent out

30 Hour Famine – Our Youth will be taking part in the 30 Hour Famine on November 16-17 to help raise awareness and funds for hungry children around the world. Would you stand with us in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Checks can be made out to World Vision and given to P. Luke as the contact person or visit our fundraising page at youth.worldvision.org/teams/ironyouth.

Attention Parents & Guardians: Snow camp non-refundable deposits due Nov. 18. Final balance and/or scholarship application due Dec 16. After this date, names will be removed from the roster. WE DON’T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN! Jr High / Montrose / January 25-27 / $25 deposit / $100 total Sr High / Orchard Hill / February 15-17 / $50 deposit / $150 total

Thanksgiving Eve Service is Wednesday, November 21 @ 7PM.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Posted on Oct 27, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall Business Meeting – 6:30 pm | Wednesday 10/31 | Chapel – We are excited about how the Lord is working in and through our fellowship! Join us as we discuss ministry reports, Building Committee findings, wifi wiring update, new members and more! All welcome, but only members can vote.

Trunk or Treat – HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED!

Mountains of candy were donated!
125 workers brought the event to life
1038 visitors came through our doors
Many Bibles & Tracts were given out!
Special Thanks to coordinator, Ruth Ann Hawkins

LuoPad Team – Join us the first Thursday of every month at 9:30am as we continue to assemble LuoPads in the BFLC. This is an ongoing mission through GAiN that provides sanitary undergarments to women all over the world! We’d love to have you join us! If you’d like sewing lessons so you can help out, contact Patty Miller.

Special Thanks from the LuoPad Team! We have not only reached our goal of 500 kits, but have exceeded it with a grand total of 530! Thank you so much for all of your donations!

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. November’s need is for Tuna & Canned Meats.

No Midweek Meal This Week – Family Dinners will resume on 11/7!

Brian Stamm’s Memorial Service is Today Brian was a legend in Danville wrestling who was a state champion, part of the state championship team, honored as an NCAA Division III All-American and inducted into the District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame. He went on to marry Lori and have a wonderful family which included 7 children. He faithfully served his Jesus and was very active in his local church. After a 7 year battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 43. His mother, Norene, is FBC family and invites you to remember her son with her on Sunday 10/28 at 3pm with a time of fellowship to follow in the BFLC.

Lost Anything Recently? Check our Lost & Found! It will be out on display in the gym until 11/4. Anything left over will be donated to Haiti or elsewhere.

Football Chapel is This Friday 11/2 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Circle “F” on your connect card!

Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Coming Soon! God’s Champions Special Needs Ministry is inviting Hand in Hand Family Resource Center to provide a training called L.E.A.D.- Leaders Embracing All-Abilities and Diversity. The training includes tips and information on interacting with people with disabilities with the goal of a more inclusive environment. Help our church take a LEAD in embracing individuals with special needs! When: November 11, 2018 Time: Luncheon after 10:30 church service – Training at 1:00 Sign up by Nov. 4th on the ramp bulletin board or in the office

Please Note! Over the next two weeks, Pastor Dawes will be spending extensive time praying and studying for upcoming messages. If you have a pastoral emergency, please feel free to contact Pastor Paul Fink.

Voter Guides are available at the Info Desk for the upcoming elections.

Time to Turn Clocks Back! Don’t forget to turn your clock back on Saturday evening.

Missionary Dessert Receptions Get Ready for November! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen for the 6PM services.

11/4 – Mike & Debbie Bannon, Ireland
11/11 – Jason Martello, trip to Africa
11/18 – Barry & Peggy Owen, Taiwan

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer until October 28th! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

Family Movie Night! Saturday, November 10 – 6:30pm – Free Movie • Free Snacks • Free Drinks -Movie will be in the gym, so bring your lawn chairs! Post card invitations are at the Info Desk! *We recommend middle school ages and up for viewing

College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer TODAY (10/28). Suggested items to donate: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)

Hot Chocolate Microwave Popcorn

Ramen noodles (not cups) Indiv. Packages of crackers

Breakfast/Cereal Bars Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats

Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts Post-It Notes

Stamps Glue Sticks

Highlighters Treat-sized choc. Candy

Hard Candy Tic-Tacs/Mints

Gum Lifesavers

Chapstick Pencils

Black or Blue Pens Tissue Packets

Individual boxes of Raisins

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Posted on Oct 20, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trunk or Treat – THIS Wednesday! 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Haiti Support Letters – The Haiti Mission Team is getting ready to go on their trip November 10-17! If you would like to support their trip, letters are available in the main lobby.

Lost Anything Recently? Check our Lost & Found! It will be out on display in the gym until 11/4. Anything left over will be donated to Haiti or elsewhere.

The Fall Business Meeting is on Wednesday, October 31 at 6:30PM in the chapel. We will receive reports from our boards and get updates on upcoming events and business. Everyone is invited to attend, members only may vote.

Coffee Hour Help Needed – The Sunday morning Coffee Hour group would like to add another friendly face to their team! If you are interested circle “C” on your connect card! Any questions, contact Christine Puccio.

Check Out the Tract Rack! Halloween Tracts and 2019 calendars are now available at the Tract Rack located in the main lobby. You’ll find many other resources there like Our Daily Bread and much more!

No Midweek Meal on 10/24 or 10/31 Family Dinners will resume on 11/7!

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card.

Brian Stamm’s Memorial Service – Brian was a legend in Danville wrestling who was a state champion, part of the state championship team, honored as an NCAA Division III All-American and inducted into the District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame. He went on to marry Lori and have a wonderful family which included 7 children. He faithfully served his Jesus and was very active in his local church. After a 7 year battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 43. His mother, Norene, is FBC family and invites you to remember her son with her on Sunday 10/28 at 3pm with a time of fellowship to follow in the BFLC.

Special L.E.A.D. Luncheon Coming Soon! God’s Champions Special Needs Ministry is inviting Hand in Hand Family Resource Center to provide a training called L.E.A.D.- Leaders Embracing All-Abilities and Diversity. The training includes tips and information on interacting appropriately with people with disabilities with the goal of a more inclusive environment. Help our church take a LEAD in embracing individuals with special needs! When: November 11, 2018 Time: Luncheon after 10:30 church service – Training at 1:00 Sign up by Nov.4th on the ramp bulletin board or in the office

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 17. Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in making a dessert. Donations can be put in the Love Offering envelopes with “Jubilee Kitchen” noted on them. Checks can be made out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” noted in the memo.

Football Chapel: The next football chapel is on Friday, 11/2 at 6:30am. Big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Interested in helping? Circle “F” on your connect card!

Welcome Danville-Riverside Food Bank! The Danville-Riverside Food Bank was established more than 30 years ago and now serves over 530 people on the second Saturday of each month! It is located in the basement of Shiloh UCC at 500 Bloom Street, Danville. Ways You Can Help!

Donate Food to the FBC Barnabas Basket and/or Feed-a-Friend
Volunteer on the 2nd Saturday of the month – 7AM-1PM
Be the FBC Rep on their board! Talk to MarySue Christian Today!

College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until October 28.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO DONATE: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)

Hot Chocolate Microwave Popcorn

Ramen noodles (not cups) Indiv. Packages of crackers

Breakfast/Cereal Bars Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats

Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts Post-It Notes

Stamps Glue Sticks

Highlighters Treat-sized choc. Candy

Hard Candy Tic-Tacs/Mints

Gum Lifesavers

Chapstick Pencils

Black or Blue Pens Tissue Packets

Individual boxes of Raisins

Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.

Parents of College Students – Student information is due October 24th!

Hurricane Relief – If you’d like to help Global Aid Network financially, feel free to put your donation in the Love Offering envelope located in the pew rack and note “hurricane” on the envelope. If you would like to donate by check, please make it out to FBC and note “hurricane” in the memo.

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

School Supplies for Haiti – The Haiti Team is collecting school supplies for the children of Haiti. They’ll distribute them on their November mission trip. Please leave your donations of the following suggested items in the basket outside the kitchen.Ball Point Pens

Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
Wooden Pencils
Notebooks of graph paper
Erasers (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
Small individual pencil sharpeners
Small tubes of toothpaste
Notebooks of lined paper/tablets

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Posted on Oct 13, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Haiti Support Letters – The Haiti Mission Team is getting ready to go on their trip November 10-17! If you would like to support their trip, letters are available in the main lobby. Church Business Meeting – 6:30 pm | Wednesday 10/31 | Chapel – We are excited about how the Lord is working in and through our fellowship! Join us as we discuss ministry reports, Building Committee findings, wifi wiring update, new members and more! Board & Committee Leaders: Please have your reports into the office by 10/26. Thanks! Haiti Team Meeting Next Sunday at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the big packing meeting on 11/5. You don’t want to miss these!

NEW! Ladies Exercise Group! Starting tomorrow, join us Monday and Friday mornings from 8-9am in the GYM for an all body workout. Kids are welcome! You don’t need equipment but you are welcome to bring what you have! Contact Mairee Elliott (706) 464-4315 for more information.

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

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, October 17: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is to be determined (but it’ll be yummy!) & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 10/15 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. October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card.

Trim Healthy Mama Meeting TODAY Are you looking for a healthier eating lifestyle? Following the 10:30am service today, you are invited to our THM group meeting. A potluck dinner will be held, sharing THM dishes and recipes, as well as discussion about the program.

Brian Stamm’s Memorial Service Brian was a legend in Danville wrestling who was a state champion, part of the state championship team, honored as aN NCAA Division III All-American and inducted into the District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame. He went on to marry Lori and have a wonderful family which included 7 children. He faithfully served his Jesus and was very active in his local church. After a 7 year battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 43. His mother, Norene, is FBC family and invites you to remember her son with her on Sunday 10/28 at 3pm with a time of fellowship to follow in the BFLC.

Coffee Hour Help Needed The Sunday morning Coffee Hour group would like to add another friendly face to their team! If you are interested or have questions, contact Christine Puccio. Check Out the Tract Rack! Halloween Tracts and 2019 calendars are now available at the Tract Rack located in the main lobby. You’ll find many other resources there like Our Daily Bread and much more!

FBC Representative Needed for the Danville Food Bank Meetings are held at 9AM on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Food distributions are held the 2nd Saturday of each month. If you are interested, Mary Sue Christian, a representative from the food bank will be available to speak with you next Sunday, October 21 at FBC.

Trunk-or-Treat – Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

Ball Point Pens
Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
Wooden Pencils
Notebooks of graph paper

Erasers (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
Small individual pencil sharpeners
Small tubes of toothpaste
Notebooks of lined paper/tablets

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer until October 28th!Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please. College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until October 28. Suggested items to donate: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes), Hot Chocolate, Microwave Popcorn, Ramen noodles (not cups), Indiv. Packages of crackers, Breakfast/Cereal Bars, Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats, Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts, Post-It Notes, Stamps, Glue Sticks, Highlighters, Treat-sized choc. Candy, Hard Candy, Tic-Tacs/Mints, Gum, Lifesavers, Chapstick, Pencils, Black or Blue Pens, Tissue Packets, Individual boxes of Raisins.

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. College Student Information is due October 24.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Posted on Oct 6, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Missionary Dessert Reception TODAY (10/7) at 6pm with Lucas & Bekah Grudda. Join us to encourage and be encouraged as the Gruddas share their plans to return to Senegal, serving with World Venture! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen. Barnabas Sunday During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket is in the Foyer today. October’s need is for noodles and macaroni.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, October 10: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Foil-Wrapped Ranch Chicken & Broccoli with Garlic & Herb Potatoes, Applesauce & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 10/8 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”.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card. Blood Drive: Tomorrow Red Cross Blood Drive will be here tomorrow (10/8) in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm. Stop and see Jack and Brenda who will be serving food in the kitchen to all donors! Coffee Hour Help Needed The Sunday morning Coffee Hour group would like to add another friendly face to their team! If you are interested or have questions, contact Christine Puccio.

Trim Healthy Mama Are you looking for a healthier eating lifestyle? Maybe you have heard of Trim Healthy Mama and would like to know more or have already started and are completely overwhelmed. Following the 10:30am service on October 14, you are invited to our THM group meeting. A potluck dinner will be held, sharing THM dishes and recipes, as well as discussion about the program. RSVP to Rachel Renno by October 10.

The Forge: A Regional Ministry for Men meets on Tuesdays at 7PM in the gym. Our mission is to support one another in life, faith and personal growth with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity. There will be faith based teaching and small group discussion. Light refreshments available.

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. They also provide transportation to shut-ins needing a ride to doctors’ appointments as well! If you are interested in join this team of big hearts, please circle “C” on your bulletin and mention if you are interested in making meals, transportation, or both!

Trunk R Treat – Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food! If you would like to donate, bins are located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer during the month of October.

Ball Point Pens
Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
Wooden Pencils
Notebooks of graph paper

Erasers (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
Small individual pencil sharpeners
Small tubes of toothpaste
Notebooks of lined paper/tablets

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer starting next Sunday for the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please. College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until October 28. Suggested items to donate: Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes), Hot Chocolate, Microwave Popcorn, Ramen noodles (not cups), Indiv. Packages of crackers, Breakfast/Cereal Bars, Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats, Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts, Post-It Notes Stamps, Glue Sticks Highlighters, Treat-sized choc. Candy, Hard Candy, Tic-Tacs/Mints Gum, Lifesavers, Chapstick, Pencils, Black or Blue Pens, Tissue Packets, Individual boxes of Raisins

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage costs as well as buying supplemental items. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.

Parents of College Students *** STUDENT INFORMATION IS DUE OCTOBER 24 ***

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Posted on Sep 29, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LuoPad Team Join us the first Thursday of every month at 9:30am as we continue to assemble LuoPads in the BFLC. This is an ongoing mission through GAiN that provides sanitary undergarments to women all over the world! We’d love to have you join us! If you’d like sewing lessons so you can help out, contact Patty Miller.

Blood Drive: Red Cross Blood Drive will be here Monday, October 8 in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm. Stop and see Jack and Brenda who will be serving food in the kitchen to all donors!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, October 3: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Cheese & Pepperoni Pizzas, Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 10/1 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.

Missionary Dessert Reception – Sunday, October 7 at 6pm – Lucas & Bekah Grudda – Join us to encourage and be encouraged as the Gruddas share their plans to return to Senegal, serving with World Venture! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes will be setup on a table starting next Sunday in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card.

Awana Kiddos are Collecting Pet Food During October! If you would like to help us, beginning next Sunday, bins will be located in the Springer Chapel lobby as well as the BFLC (gym) foyer.

Trunk or Treat – Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:30-7:30PM – Sign-up today in the main foyer to lock in your group’s theme!

Additional Ways to Help:

Donate bags of candy!
Help make & serve food that evening
Sit at tables and hand out candy
Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

Hurricane Relief – Responding with Aid, Restoring Dignity, and Revealing Hope – With all that we’ve been seeing in the news, you might be asking, “How can I help?” Global Aid Network, who was just here for our seed and food packing event, are already on the ground! They are in places like Wilmington, NC with trucks filled with disaster relief supplies as they work on initial damage assessments and sharing Jesus’ love. If you’d like to help them financially, feel free to put your donation in the Love Offering envelope located in the pew rack and note “hurricane” on the envelope. If you would like to donate by check, please make it out to FBC and note “hurricane” in the memo.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County Collection basket will be in the Main Foyer starting next Sunday for the month of October! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Posted on Sep 22, 2018 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pizza with the Pastors – TODAY (9/23) – Are you new to FBC? Join the pastors for an informal time together after the 10:30am service to get better acquainted! No RSVP needed – just stop in!

Football Chapel is this Friday, 9/28 at 10am. A few big hearts are needed to make and serve breakfast to the Danville Ironmen football team and cheerleaders. If you are interested in helping, circle “F” on your connect card or call the church office.

Large Print Our Daily Bread devotionals for October are now available at the tract rack. Pick up your copy today!

Lost & Found is located in the Kitchen Lobby today. Please pick up your lost treasures ASAP!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, September 26: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 9/24 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.

Bulletin Collators Needed We need 1 or 2 people to put together our service bulletins on Friday afternoons. The job takes about 1.5 hours and bulletins are typically ready by 2pm. This is a sit down job. If you are interested, circle “H” on your connect card.

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.

Activities for Adults Looking to connect with a fun group of people AND burn calories? Try these out!

Adult Open Gym for 25+ years – Mondays 8-10pm. Questions? Contact Leighton Elliott.
Golf Group for All Levels – Thursdays 4:30pm at the Links at Hemlock Creek in Bloomsburg. Questions? Contact Jim Andrews.

Children’s Church Has Begun!! Children’s Church is a program for children ages 4 to 4th grade that takes place on Sundays during our 10:30am service.

Come & Help in The Kitchen! We are looking for big hearts to help us out in the kitchen on Wednesday evenings. Here’s how you can help & the estimated time needed; Food Prep (3 hours), Setup (1 hour), Serving (1.5 hours) & Clean-up (1.5 hours).

The Forge: A Regional Men’s Movement at FBC – The Forge’s mission is to bring men together to support one another in life, faith and personal growth. We do this with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity striving to deepen relationships and make new ones. There will be faith based teaching and small group discussion. Light refreshments will be available.

Missionary Dessert Reception – Sunday, October 7 at 6pm – Lucas & Bekah Grudda – Join us to encourage and be encouraged as the Gruddas share their plans to return to Senegal, serving with World Venture! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen.

The Summer Soup Can Project is wrapping up!Please return your Soup Can and change to FBC 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 and distance as well as sunglasses!

Project Love – September 29/Day of Service & September 30 @ 5pm/Night of Worship – FBC, Iron Mill & Redeemer join together to love on the Danville community through service projects! Sign up today! www.projectlovedanville.com