Memorial Trees: We are looking to update our records! If you have donated a memorial tree to FBC, please stop by the office and let us know which one it is, the year you donated it, and who it was in memory of.

Available at the Tract Rack: Special Easter editions from Our Daily Bread as well as the regular quarterly Our Daily Bread (available in large print!).  There are many great tracts & other resources to share with friends, family & co-workers.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 14: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chili, Texas Toast, Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 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.

Desserts Needed for Baptism Service We are looking for donations of sweets to celebrate the sweetness of God’s children stepping forward in faith to publically proclaim they are His! Please drop off desserts in the kitchen on Sunday 3/25 with “baptism” noted on it.

Holy Ambition in Thrive! Thrive is a Sunday Bible School class for young adults both single and newly married, who not only passionately pursue a deeper relationship with Christ but with other young adults as well! They will be starting a new study called Holy Ambition by Chip Ingram and they want to invite you to join them!

Easter Flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $9. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the 10:30 AM service. Please see the Info Desk or contact the church office by March 26 if you would like to participate.

Easter Breakfast If you would like to help crack a few eggs, come join the kitchen team! They will be serving breakfast at 8:15am on Easter Sunday 4/1. We are also asking for donations of sticky buns (2 dozen preferred). Please call the church office or circle the following on your connect card:· “B” Yes! I’d love to throw on an apron and help with the breakfast!· “S” Yes! I’d love to provide a pan or two of sticky buns!

Love the Tract Rack? Many, many thanks to Kathleen Fowler who has been lovingly ordering the tracts and organizing them. Kathleen is now looking to pass the baton. If you love spreading the good news and are quite organized, then this would be a cool ministry for you! Please call the church office if you are interested.

MegaForce Love Offering If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks out to FBC and note “MegaForce” in the memo field. Monies can be put in our Love Offering envelopes with “MegaForce” noted on the envelope as well.

The collection bins is located by the Kitchen.

Books

• Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
• Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas
• The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Kimmel
• Grace Filled Marriage by Tim Kimmel
• Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
• Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
• Parenting by Paul David Tripp
• What Did You Expect by Paul David Tripp

Websites

• Keysforkids.org
• Ourdailybread.org
• Biblegateway.com
• Axis.org
• Davidjeremiah.org (Turning Point)
• Jamesmacdonald.com (Walk in the Word)
• Rightnowmedia.org (Hundreds of resources for all ages!! Just provide us with your email address and you will receive an invite. All free of charge!)

Apps

• Danville First Baptist (Listen to previous sermons)
• Daily Audio Bible
• Bible Gateway
• Keys for Kids
• RZIM (Ravi Zaccharias)
• Walk in the Word (James MacDonald)
• Turning Point Ministries (David Jeremiah)

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 7: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chili, Texas Toast, Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 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”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Daylight Savings: Time to Spring Ahead! Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday (3/10) night.

MegaForce Event Team Meeting TODAY! If you want to be a part of the  action, join us Sunday (3/4) evening at 6pm in the Chapel for a training session. Areas to help are: Ushers, Welcome Team, Resource Table Attendants & Counseling Team.

We Need Stuff to Break Yep! You read that correctly! We are looking for phone books (minimum 2 inches thick) and old license plates that Steve Carrier from MegaForce can rip in half! Please drop off items in the church office by Thursday 3/8.

Spring Fling is Coming Soon!! Danville hosts their Spring festival on Mill Street on Saturday, May 5 from 9am to 5pm! Why are we mentioning it so early? 1. It’s a BLAST to go too! And 2. FBC has their own tent and we encourage you to pray about joining us this year! We hand out bottled water, do crafts with children, sing with Praise Team and more! If you’re interested, circle “S” on your connect card! We are having our first training session on Wednesday, March 14 at 5pm in the BFLC.

Library Book Returns The Library staff encourages you to return any overdue materials. All returns are welcome regardless of their due date.

Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Bloomsburg: 3/16-3/22-multi-showings ~ Selinsgrove: 3/15 – 7pm ~ Lycoming Mall: 3/15 – 7pm (SOLD OUT!)

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen! – Saturday, March 17 – Donations of Bar-b-que and Mac-n-Cheese would be greatly appreciated for this meal. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in making a dessert and/or if you would like to help out. Monetary donations can be made out to FBC with Jubilee Kitchen in the memo.

Volunteer for MegaForce Event – Want to be part of the event on March 10 & 11?! We are looking for volunteers to help out in these areas: Ushers, Welcome Team, Council Team and Resources Table Attendants. If you are interested, please sign up at the Info Desk today! Training Meeting: Sunday 3/4 – 6pm in Chapel

-2018- FBC Deacon Mini-Flock Assignments

Deacon Mini Flocks are assigned alphabetically. If you have a special need, please contact the deacon assigned to the group that your last name falls under. Members and non-members are welcome to contact a deacon with questions or needs. If you are not sure how to contact your deacon, please call the office.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 28: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Ham, String Bean & Potato Stew & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 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.

No Children’s Church for TODAY If desired, please take advantage of our Wiggle Room located downstairs. The 10:30am service is shown live via CCTV so you won’t miss anything!

LuoPad Team Join us this Thursday 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!

Welcome Back Yaddah Pearls! This wonderful group of ladies are studying He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado Monday morning at 9:00AM.  They meet each Monday in the conference room and would like to extend a warm invitation to join them!

2018 Phone Prayer Chain List Now Available! Please pick up your copy at the Info Desk in the main foyer today!

Have You Found Waldo Yet? Our Library is hosting Waldo this month! See if you can find him each week as well as a good book to borrow!
The Library is open Sunday mornings 8:45-10:30am and Wednesday evenings 5:45-7:30pm.

FYI: Haiti 13 Trip Postponed Due to scheduling challenges of potential team members, the April missions trip to Haiti has been postponed to November 10-17. April applications that have been turned in will be accepted for November’s trip if desired.

Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Awana Grand Prix ~ Saturday, March 3 ~ 2:00-4:30pm – The clubbers have worked hard on their derby cars and this Saturday is when the rubber…I mean plastic, meets the track!! Join us in the BFLC to cheer them on! There will also be REAL race cars there courtesy of Colin Geiger and Blane Heimbach!

Towels & Flannel Needed – The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please contact Patty Miller.

Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets – These great resources are available each week at the Info Desk & on the wall beside the SBS Office (lower level).  Get yours today and be encouraged!

Check Out the Tract Rack! Easter Tracts and devotionals 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!

Missionary Prayer Letters – Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel to see what our missionary families have been up to! You’ll not only gain a new appreciation for all they do but also have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

Time Change! – Sunday 3/11 – Remember to turn Your Clock Ahead!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 21: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatball Stroganoff, Glazed Carrots & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 19 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.

Safe Church Class TODAY! This class is required of all individuals who work with children at FBC. Please join Ruth Ann in the BFLC at 9:15am.

Awana Derby Workshop This Friday! Our first ever Derby Workshop where parents and kiddos can get help from the pros will take place this Friday, February 23rd from 6-8pm in the BFLC. If you would like to help out at the Derby Workshop, please sign-up TODAY on the ramp bulletin board.

Winter MOSAIC Event is This Saturday! All “55+ers” are invited to our Ministry & Outreach for Senior Adults In Christ event on Saturday, 2/24 at 4:00pm. We’ll have a “Game and Gab” time at Steve and Patty Miller‘s home. Please sign up TODAY on the ramp bulletin board. A light dinner will be provided; bring a dessert or snack to share. Call Lynn Wonderland with questions.

Welcome Back Yaddah Pearls! This wonderful group of ladies will begin the study He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado Monday morning at 9:00AM.  They meet each Monday in the conference room and would like to extend a warm invitation to join them!

2018 Phone Prayer Chain List Now Available! Please pick up your copy at the Info Desk in the main foyer today!

FYI: Haiti 13 Trip Postponed Due to scheduling challenges of potential team members, the April missions trip to Haiti has been postponed to November 10-17. April applications that have been turned in will be accepted for November’s trip if desired.

Reclaiming Intimacy Recap – We had a wonderful time with Bruce McCracken last weekend as he encouraged and called to account the couples that attended. Special thanks to Chubb & Alice Laidacker & Jack & Brenda Miller for all their help! Also to Erica Reichenbach of The Miss Cupcake for her delicious donated cupcakes!

Welcome 2018 FBC Board & Committee Members! If you would like to “meet” the 2018 team, check out the Committees & Boards list on the ramp bulletin board. They’ll be working hard for you this year so send them encouragement along with your questions!

Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Diaper Truck Unload This Saturday! The Danville Diaper Bank, supported by FBC, has a truck coming this Saturday to be unloaded between 8am-10am. If you can help, join us at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church (corner of Market St. and Pine St.)!

Towels & Flannel Needed – The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please call Patty Miller.

Support for MegaForce Event – Want to be part of the event on March 10 & 11?! We are looking for volunteers to help out in these areas: Ushers, Welcome Team, Council Team and Resources Table Attendants. If you are interested, please sign up at the Info Desk today! If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks out to FBC and note “MegaForce” in the memo field. Monies can be put in our Love Offering envelopes with “MegaForce” noted on the envelope as well.

Palm Sunday Baptism Service! ~ March 25 @ 6pm ~ Let Pastor Paul know if you are interested in being baptized!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 14: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 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.

Safe Church Class Coming Soon! This class is required of all individuals who work with children at FBC. Please join Ruth Ann Hawkins in the BFLC at 9:15am on Sunday, February 18.

Haiti Team Meeting Today 2/11 will be at 3:00pm in the Chapel. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the final training meeting on 3/18. You don’t want to miss these!

Houston Recap is TODAY! Join us this evening, February 11 at 6pm in the BFLC to catch up with the Houston Relief Mission Team. Be encouraged as you learn about what God did on the trip. Bring a dessert to share!

Winter MOSAIC Event is Back On! All “55+ers” are invited to our Ministry & Outreach for Senior Adults In Christ event on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4:00pm. We’ll gather for a “Game and Gab” time at Steve and Patty Miller‘s home. Please sign up in advance on the ramp bulletin board. A light dinner will be provided; bring a dessert or snack to share. Call Lynn Wonderland with questions.

Awana Derby Grandprix! The kiddos have begun working on their cars for the big race on Saturday, March 3rd, 2-4:30pm! We will also be having our first ever Derby Workshop where parents and kiddos can get help from the pros! This will take place on Friday, February 23rd from 6-8pm. If you would like to help out at the Derby Workshop, the sign-up sheet is on the ramp bulletin board.

VBS 2018: Save the Date! VBS is scheduled for July 9-13 from 6-8:30pm. Checkout www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/vbs-2018 for more information!

Lost & Found: Last Call! will be located in the Kitchen Lobby today. Please pick up your lost treasures ASAP! Any items leftover will be donated to the Salvation Army on February 12th.

Welcome 2018 FBC Board & Committee Members! If you would like to “meet” the 2018 team, check out the Committees & Boards list on the ramp bulletin board. They’ll be working hard for you this year so send them encouragement along with your questions!Please Note! Pastor Dawes will need several weeks to recover from his surgery. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Bottles for Your Loving Choices – Sanctity of Life speaker, Jackie Shuman from Your Loving Choices has dropped off a few bottles for anyone interested in filling them with loose change. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.

Towels & Flannel Needed – The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please call Patty Miller.

Haiti 13 Missions Team! April 7-14, 2018Sign up today! Applications can be found at the Info Desk in the main lobby or online at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/haiti-missions/. The next training session is on February 11!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, February 7: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn & the
desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 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”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.

Marriage Conference – Last Call for Tickets! ~ February 9-10 ~ Tickets | Event Schedule | Bruce’s full bio www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/couples

Phase 1 Building Project If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns regarding items discussed at the January 7th meeting, please submit them in writing to Ardie Kissinger, Jim Hawkins, or Bob Davies. You can also submit it to the office. Please have all responses in by February 7th.

Calling All Prayer Warriors! We are updating our Prayer Chain! If you would like to be on our phone and/or email Prayer Chain, please call Yvonne Fetterman by February 9th.Safe Church Class Coming Soon! This class is required biannually of all individuals who work with children at FBC. Please join Ruth Ann Hawkins in the BFLC at 9:15am on Sunday, February 18.

Houston Recap! Join us on Sunday, February 11 at 6pm in the BFLC to catch up with the Houston Relief Mission Team. Be encouraged as you learn about what God did on the trip. Bring a dessert to share!

Bottles for Your Loving Choices Sanctity of Life speaker, Jackie Shuman from Your Loving Choices has dropped off a few bottles for anyone interested in filling them with loose change. They are located at the Info Desk in the main lobby.

Towels & Flannel Needed The LuoPad Team needs flannel and towels (2nd hand is fine)! The collection point is located by the Kitchen doorway across from the Nursery. If you are interested in being part of the team, please call Patty Miller.

Haiti 13 Missions Team! April 7-14, 2018Sign up today! Applications can be found at the Info Desk in the main lobby or online at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/haiti-missions/. The next training session is on February 11!

Palm Sunday Baptism Service! March 25 @ 6pm. Let Pastor Paul know if you are interested in being baptized!

Annual reports: Pick up your copy today in the main lobby to see what God’s been up to in 2017! You do not have to be a member to get one!  Annual Meeting is Wednesday @ 6:30pm.

Sweets Needed for Sweethearts  We are in need of desserts to accompany the dinner on Friday, February 9th at our Reclaiming Intimacy marriage conference. Please deliver them Friday, 2/9 to the Kitchen.

2018 Nominations Have Been Posted! A list of nominees for our various committees and boards is posted on the ramp bulletin board. Please direct any questions or concerns to a member of the Nominating Committee (noted on list of nominees) prior to our Annual Business Meeting on January 31st.

FBC Connect Coming Soon! If you are new here and would like to know what we are all about or if you have questions on being baptized or
becoming a member, then this is your class! This is a 3-part class and will take place on February 11, 18 & 25 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!Calling All Greeters! Training in the BFLC (far side) Sunday, February 11th during Sunday School hour (9:15 to 10:15 am). Questions – or if you can not attend – call Linda Sue Davies.

VBS! Save the Date! July 9-13 6-8:30pm and Family Fun Day July 15. 

• Nursery – For infants through 2 years.
• Awana – Energetic Bible learning & growing time for our children.
  Age 3 through 6th Grade. (BFLC)
• Jr. High Youth Group – Devotions, discussion, games & food!
  Grades 6-8. Youth Room (BFLC hall – Room 06)
• Ladies’ Bible Study – “God of Creation” by Jen Wilkin ~ A study of Genesis
  Room 230 (3^rd Floor over offices)
• Women’s Grief Group – “Recovering from Losses in Life” by H. Norman Wright, a grief and trauma counselor. Call Tassy for info.
  Room 105 (Upper BFLC Hallway – through the sanctuary to hallway)
• Prayer & Bible Study Group – Prayer & a Bible study focusing on John
  Pastor Dave & Jinny Mouw. Pastor Dawes’ Office (Main Level)
• Adult Bible Study – Pastor Paul will be studying the book of Judges
  Conference Room (across from the church office)
• Couples Study – “What the Bible says on Love, Marriage & Sex” by
  Dr. David Jeremiah – Adults/singles/couples. Pastor Dawes.
  Room 104 (Upper BFLC Hallway – through the sanctuary to hallway)

~ The Library will be open! ~

Reclaiming Intimacy Marriage Conference ~ February 9 & 10 ~ Tickets | Event Schedule | Bruce’s full bio; www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/couples

Special Business Meeting Recap If you missed the Special Business Meeting last Sunday, feel free to pick up an informational letter at the Info Desk. You can also visit our homepage to read the letter and see the Vision 2018 video from Pastor Dawes! If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns regarding items discussed at the meeting, please contact Ardie Kissinger, Jim Hawkins, or Bob Davies. You can also submit it to the office as well. Please have all responses in by February 7th.

Awana Derby Grandprix! The kiddos have begun working on their cars for the big race on Saturday, March 3rd, 2-4pm! We will also be having our first ever Derby Workshop where parents and kiddos can get help from the pros! This will take place on Friday, February 23rd. If you would like to help out at the Derby Workshop, the sign-up sheet is on the ramp bulletin board.

Lost & Found will be located in the Kitchen Lobby today. Please pick up your lost treasures ASAP! Any items leftover will be donated to the Salvation Army on February 12th.

MegaForce Ministry is Coming!! March 10, Steve Carrier and the MegaForce Team will give a high octane performance as they bend metal bars, break concrete blocks, and much more! They share that God is your true source of power in life and to seek Him with your whole heart! You will definitely want to bring your friends to this!! More info to come!

Please Note! Pastor Dawes had surgery this past Wednesday (it went well!) and will need several weeks to recover. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 1/24 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatball Hoagies, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, January 22 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.

Special Business Meeting Recap If you missed the Special Business Meeting last Sunday, feel free to pick up an informational letter at the Info Desk. You can also visit our homepage to read the letter and see the Vision 2018 video from Pastor Dawes! If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns regarding items discussed at the meeting, please contact Ardie Kissinger, Jim Hawkins, or Bob Davies. You can also submit it to the office as well. Please have all responses in by February 7th.

Ministry Fair Recap Despite icy conditions, the Ministry Fair went off without a hitch! 52 ministries were enthusiastically represented. Thank you to the many volunteers who put a lot of time and effort into their setups. A special thank you to Ruth Ann Hawkins for coordinating!

The Annual Business Meeting is on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30pm. All are invited to come and hear what God is doing in and through FBC. Please note, only members may vote.

Winter Mosaic Event All “55+ ers” are invited to our Ministry & Outreach for Senior Adults In Christ event on Saturday January 27. We’ll gather from 1:00-4:00pm for a “ Game and Gab” time at Steve and Patty Miller‘s home. Please sign up in advance and bring a dessert or snack to share. Any questions, call Lynn Wonderland.

Please Note! Pastor Dawes will be having surgery this Wednesday and will need several weeks to recover. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Paul or your deacon. You do not have to be a member. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Midweek Ministries are Back!!  Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 PM

Memorial Poinsettias Today is the last day to pick them up!

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. January’s need is Macaroni & Cheese.

Midweek Ministries are Coming!! Check out the info table in the main lobby and sign up for a study today! There’s a variety of studies to meet the variety of needs!

Annual Reports Needed The Annual Business Meeting on January 31st will be here before you know it! All Ministry, Committee & Board leaders, please turn your reports into the office by January 17th.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 1/3 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Pulled Pork Sliders, Coleslaw, Crandberry Jello Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Tuesday, January 2 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.

Ministry Fair 2018 has been scheduled for Sunday, January 14th at 9:15am. We are so excited to share with our church body all the different areas one can be the hands and feet of Jesus! Each ministry is encouraged to setup a table to explain their ministry to info seekers. The theme this year is: Gifts Given, Gifts Shared. Heads of ministries, if you did not receive the Ministry Fair Info Sheet, please contact Ruth Ann Hawkins.

Life Group Starting! Ted & Susan Hancock welcome you to their home for a Life Group Study beginning January 18th from 7-8:30pm. More info to come. If you are interested in joining please call or text them.

Baptism Service A Baptism Service has been scheduled for Sunday, January 21st at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, or would like more information please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office to be connected with a pastor.

Weather Cancellations If you are ever wondering if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather, here’s where you can find your answers:

• 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.

Marriage Seminar Coming to First Baptist on  ~ February 9-10 – House on the Rock Family Ministries will be coming to FBC with guest speaker Bruce McCracken! Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. ~ More Information to Come! ~

Houston Trip Love Offering While the team is preparing for their trip from January 13-20, we can begin supporting the team in prayer. Monetary support can be put in the Love Offering envelopes in the pews with “Houston” noted on the front. Checks can be made out to FBC with “Houston” in the memo.

New Year’s Eve Desserts Needed Desserts are needed for the New Years Eve Dinner & a Movie. Donations can be dropped off in the kitchen, Sunday December 31st. Thank you in advance!

Haiti 13 Missions Team! April 4-11, 2018 – Sign up today! Applications can be found at the Info Desk in the main lobby. The first training session is on January 21!

Because of your Love In Action…

• Christmas Cookies were brought to 23 of our Shut-ins during our
  caroling outing on Sunday evening, December 17!
• The Christmas Tree of Love program reached out & blessed 27 families (74 people!) in our community. Special thanks to Ruth Ann Hawkins for coordinating this program!
• 380 Truckers were blessed through donations FBC & other local churches provided