Sunday, August 6, 2017
Posted on Aug 5, 2017 in Newsletter |
River Baptism Next Sunday at 6pm – If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card or contact the office. Any and all non-meltable (it’s hot out there!) goodies would be appreciated! Please drop off items marked “baptism” in the
kitchen by Sunday morning or bring items directly to the baptism. Thank you in advance!
The Barnabas Basket – During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer today. The need for August is Peanut Butter and Saltine Crackers.
Haiti 12 Mission Trip: November 11-18 Mission opportunities can include medical clinics, construction, children’s ministry, agriculture and more! For more information or to get your application, stop by the Info Desk!Note: Applications and References are due back TODAY!
Upcoming Blood Drive: Red Cross Blood Drive will be here on Monday, August 14th in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm.
Lost & Found will be out for final display today in the BFLC before it is all donated. Check it out! You might be surprised at what you find!
Awana Online Registration has begun! We welcome all kiddos ages 3 to 6th grade to join us during the school year Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm. The first club meet is September 6th! …What is an Awana? Come find out!! An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday 8/30 at 6pm in the Chapel. Check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana!
Young Adult Summer Retreat! If you’re 18 years old or more, you do not want to miss this! August 18-20 will be a time of camping, Rail to Trail biking, and white water rafting! The cost is $100 and covers transportation, food, camping, bike rentals and rafting. Cost is due by next Sunday, August 13th. To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Lynn Wintersteen.
The First Football Chapel is scheduled for Friday, August 25 at 6:30 AM! Men are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Please circle “F” or contact the office if you can help.
New! The Wiggle Room! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! We are now live streaming our 10:30am service downstairs in the Springer Chapel!
New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. Pictorial Directories have been finalized and will be here soon!
Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass Free concert at 7pm on Tuesday, August 22nd. This group provides innovative worship for young and old alike through the “best in sacred brass music.” There is even an opportunity for us locals to toot our own horns during the show! Please see Pastor John for the music to practice. A freewill offering will be taken during the concert.
Housing for King’s Brass Musicians Needed FBC is looking for homes for 9 musicians after the show. They’ll each need their own bed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call the church office.
The Good Samaritan Mission Socks & Underwear Drive is here! Please bring your donation of new socks and/or underwear for boys and girls, sizes 4-16 to the chapel foyer until Sunday, August 13th. These items will be given by the Good Samaritan ministry to local students in need as they prepare for the new school year.
School Supplies for Haiti During the month of August, the Haiti Team is collecting school supplies for the children of Haiti. We’ll take these supplies with us and distribute them during our November trip. Please leave your donations of the following suggested items in the barrel outside Springer Chapel.
- Wooden Pencils
- Ball Point Pens
- Boxes of Crayons
- Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
- Notebooks of graph paper
- Erasers* (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
- Small individual pencil sharpeners
- Toothbrushes
- Small tubes of toothpaste
Opportunities to Bless Children & Youth
Program |
Time Commitment |
Ages/Grades of Children |
MOPS |
2.5hrs per month -Wed. morning |
Babies to 5years old |
Position: MOPPETS (Group Leaders) |
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Contact: Shelly Messner |
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AWANA |
1.5hrs per week-Wed. evenings |
3 year olds to 6th grade |
Positions: Group Leader/Helper, Mentor, Game Director, Score Keeper & more!! |
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Contact: Katie Yarger |
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Jr & Sr High |
2hrs/week-Sun. & Wed. evenings |
6th grade to 12th grade |
Positions: Mentors! (different position than Leaders) |
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Contact: Pastor Luke |
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*Child Safe Church Clearances are required for these positions* |
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Posted on Jul 29, 2017 in Newsletter |
Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass Free concert at 7pm on Tuesday, August 22nd This group provides innovative worship for young and old alike through the “best in sacred brass music.” There is even an opportunity for us locals to toot our own horns during the show! Please see Pastor John for the music to practice. A freewill love offering will be taken during the concert.
Special Offering for the Wards Today Jonathan & Melissa Ward serve at the Word of Life Bible Institute in Canada. The school’s mission is to “inspire youth to live God’s truth” as they are trained for the front lines of the mission field. Offering plates are located in the back of the Sanctuary.
Housing for King’s Brass Musicians Needed FBC is looking for homes for 9 musicians after the show. They’ll each need their own bed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call the church office.
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. August’s need is Peanut Butter & Saltines.
New Addresses Needed! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know by tomorrow! We are editing the information going into our new pictorial directory and this is the perfect time to get these changes in! An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the rest of the updates.
New! The Wiggle Room! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! We are now live streaming our 10:30am service downstairs in the Springer Chapel!
Lost & Found will be out on display in the BFLC today and next Sunday. Check it out! You might be surprised at what you find!
Summer Business Meeting If you missed the meeting but still want to catch up on all that’s going on at FBC, please stop at the Info Desk to pick up your copy of the report. See all that God has been doing!
The Socks & Underwear Drive is here! Please bring your donation of new socks and/or underwear for boys and girls, sizes 4-16 to the chapel foyer until Sunday, August 13th. These items will be given by the Good Samaritan ministry to local students in need as they prepare for the new school year.
School Supplies for Haiti: During the month of August, the Haiti Team is collecting school supplies for the children of Haiti. We’ll take these supplies with us and distribute them during our November trip. Please leave your donations of the following suggested items in the barrel outside Springer Chapel.
- Wooden Pencils
- Ball Point Pens
- Boxes of Crayons
- Spiral notebooks, large with 70 pages
- Notebooks of graph paper
- Erasers* (not a slip-on pencil eraser)
- Small individual pencil sharpeners
- Toothbrushes
- Small tubes of toothpaste
Opportunities to Bless Children & Youth as a Volunteer
Program |
Time Commitment |
Ages/Grades of Children |
MOPS |
2.5hrs per month -Wed. morning |
Babies to 5years old |
Position: MOPPETS (Group Leaders) |
||
Contact: Shelly Messner |
||
AWANA |
1.5hrs per week-Wed. evenings |
3 year olds to 6th grade |
Positions: Group Leader/Helper, Mentor, Game Director, Score Keeper & more!! |
||
Contact: Katie Yarger |
||
Jr & Sr High |
2hrs/week-Sun. & Wed. evenings |
6th grade to 12th grade |
Positions: Mentors! (different position than Leaders) |
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Contact: Pastor Luke pluke@danvillefirstbaptist.org |
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*Child Safe Church Clearances are required for these positions* |
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Posted on Jul 22, 2017 in Newsletter |
Tonight (SUNDAY) – Nicol Sponberg from Selah is Coming HERE! Sunday, July 23 – Doors open at 5pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 each.
Summer Business Meeting & Ice Cream Social Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Chapel & BFLC!
Vesper Service at the Montour/DeLong Community Fair: Join us on Sunday, July 30 at 7pm to kick off the beginning of the fair by praising God! The fair is located at 2628 Broadway Road, Danville.
New Addresses Needed! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know by July 31st! We are editing the information going into our new pictorial directory and this is the perfect time to get these changes in! An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the rest of the updates.
New! The Wiggle Room! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! We are now live streaming our 10:30am service downstairs in the Springer Chapel!
The Good Samaritan Socks & Underwear Drive is here!! Please bring your donation of new socks and/or underwear for boys and girls, sizes 4-16 to the chapel foyer until August 13. These items will be given by the Good Samaritan ministry to local students in need for their new school year.
VBS/FFD Wrap Up Heartfelt thanks to all who helped during VBS and on Family Fun Day!! What an amazing time of extending God’s love to our community! · Extra Galactic Starveyor Music CDs are located at the Info Desk· Continue to pray for those who made decisions for Christ!
If you had fun at VBS… then join our Awana Team!! There will be a Leader Training session on Wednesday, 8/23 at 6pm in the Springer Chapel. Circle “A” if you are interest in joining, returning, or would like more information. We look forward to seeing new and returning leaders there!
Awana Online Registration begins August 1st! We welcome all kiddos ages 3 to 6th grade to join us on Wednesdays during the school year from 6-7:30pm. The first club night is September 6th! …What is an Awana? Come find out!! An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday 8/30 at 6pm in the Chapel. Also, check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana!
Young Adult Summer Retreat! If you’re 18 years old or more, you do not want to miss this! August 18-20 will be a time of camping, Rail to Trail biking, and white water rafting! The cost is $100 and covers transportation, food, camping, bike rentals and rafting. Full payment is due by August 13th. To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Lynn Wintersteen.
Haiti 12 Mission Trip: November 11-18 Mission opportunities can include medical clinics, construction, children’s ministry, agriculture and more! For more information or to get your application, stop by the Info Desk! Note: Applications and References are due back by August 6th.
River Baptism The river baptism is scheduled for Sunday, August 13th at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card. If you would like to get baptized sooner, please contact Pastor Dawes.
Cookies & Brownies Needed for the River Baptism! Any and all ‘non-meltable’ (it’s hot out there!) goodies would be appreciated! Please drop off items marked “baptism” in the kitchen by Sunday morning or bring items directly to the baptism. Thank you in advance!
The First Football Chapel is scheduled for Friday, August 25 at 6:30 AM! Men are needed to make and serve breakfast to the football team and cheerleaders. Please circle “F” or contact the office if you can help.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Posted on Jul 14, 2017 in Newsletter |
Young Adult Summer Retreat Attention ALL Young Adults 18yr+! You do not want to miss this retreat!! Friday, August 18th – Sunday, August 20th; Camping, Rails to Trails Biking, White Water Rafting; Cost is $100 per person (Due by August 13th!); (All Inclusive– transportation, food, camping, bike rentals and rafting). For more info or to reserve your spot, call Lynn Wintersteen.
The Wiggle Room The Springer Chapel will now stream our 10:30am service LIVE! Do you have a little one with a case of the wiggles? Or are you just looking for more elbow-room? No worries! Now you can experience our 10:30am service downstairs! Our Chapel is at the bottom of the ramp.
Haiti 12 Mission Trip: November 11-18 Mission opportunities can include medical clinics, construction, children’s ministry, agriculture and more! For more information or to get your application, stop by the Info Desk! Note: Applications and References are due back by August 6th.
Vesper Service at the Montour/DeLong Community Fair: Join us on Sunday, July 30 at 7pm to kick off the beginning of the fair by praising God! The fair is located at 2628 Broadway Road, Danville.
Nurse Needed at Camp Sankanac! FBC supported missionaries, Tim & Amy Fanus have let us know that a nurse is needed July 30-August 5. The camp is located in Spring City, PA. If you would like more details, please call Amy!
Nicol Sponberg LIVE! Sunday, July 23rd – Doors open at 5pm! For Tickets, please go to www.iTickets.com, go to Search and put in FBC’s location. You’ll see Nicol’s event listed. Or you can call 1-800-965-9324 to purchase them by phone and pick them up at will-call prior to the event.
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Posted on Jul 7, 2017 in Newsletter |
Backyard Tour Tonight! 6:00-8:30pm – Jr. & Sr. High will be swimming and enjoying games at George & Hope Laubach’s home!
VBS 2017 Every Night This Week!!! 6:00-8:30pm. Ages 4 through entering 6th grade Stop by the Info Desk to pick up a registration form. Fill it out & leave it at the desk or bring it Monday night. Snacks for the Team are welcome every evening! Please drop them off in the kitchen. Thank You!!
Prayer Requests for VBS:
That God would move in hearts
Health & Safety for all involved
Haiti 12 Mission Trip: November 11-18 Mission opportunities can include medical clinics, construction, children’s ministry, agriculture and more! For more information or to get your application, stop by the Info Desk! Note: Applications and References are due back by August 6th.
Jr. High 24/7 Mission! Please pray for the Jr. High who will be involved in this mission – a week of local service projects, Bible studies and helping out at VBS each night! Pray for Pastor Luke and the chaperones too!
Iron Heritage Festival Hymn Sing Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 16th at 6:30pm! Hymn Sing will be by the Susquehanna river at Montgomery Park on Water Street. Take part in a tradition of praising God!
Vesper Service at the Montour/DeLong Community Fair: Join us on Sunday, July 30 at 7pm to kick off the beginning of the fair by praising God! The fair is located at 2628 Broadway Road, Danville.
Library Book Returns The Library staff encourages you to return any over due material to the library. They welcome your returns regardless of the time they have been borrowed!
Be a L.I.F.T. Prayer Partner – Love – Intercession – Faith – Thanksgiving
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Posted on Jul 1, 2017 in Newsletter |
The Barnabas Basket During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer today. The need for July is Jell-O and Pudding.
Summer Praise Team Auditions! All summer songbirds are to email their interest/questions to Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org!
Special Offering for the Sandowiches Today! Micah & Katrina Sandowich, missionaries with Global Serve Intl., assist in training missionaries for the field. Twelve newly trained missionaries recently headed off to Asia! Special offering plates are located in the back of the sanctuary if you feel led to give toward their efforts.
VBS T-Shirts Available Today! If you are helping out at VBS this year, please pick up your t-shirt today in the lobby. There is a suggested donation of $8. Everyone helping out should have one. Security will be wearing polos.
Iron Heritage Festival Hymn Sing Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 16th at 6:30pm! Hymn Sing will be by the Susquehanna river at Montgomery Park on Water Street. Take part in a tradition of praising God!
Nurse Needed at Camp Sankanac! FBC supported missionaries, Tim & Amy Fanus have let us know that a nurse is needed July 9-15 and July 30-August 5. The camp is located in Spring City, PA. If you would like more details, please call Amy or contact the church office!
Nicol Sponberg LIVE! Sunday, July 23rd – Doors open at 5pm! For Tickets, please go to www.iTickets.com, go to Search and put in FBC’s location. You’ll see Nicol’s event listed. Or you can call 1-800-965-9324 to purchase them by phone and pick them up at will-call prior to the event.
VBS Food Donations! Thank you to all who have pledged to donate a specific food item for the kiddos’ snacks! Please drop off items in the Kitchen with “VBS” noted on it by July 7th. If you didn’t sign up to help with snacks but would like to get in on the action, feel free to make an easy grab-n-go style food item for the VBS Team any day of VBS. Many thanks in advance on behalf of the team!
Safe Church Class for VBS Volunteers! If you haven’t attended a Safe Church Class yet this year and plan to help out at VBS, you are still in luck! The Office has it on DVD! There are limited supplies, so check out your copy today! DVDs and signed forms must be returned for credit.
Temporary Prayer Chain Rerouting Please call Judy Killian with your Prayer Chain requests until July 9th.
Need Any Yard Work Done? Jr. High will be doing various service projects during their 24/7 Mission Week, July 9-15. Please call the church office if you or someone you know could use some assistance with any odd jobs.
God’s Champions + VBS = AWESOME! God’s Champions is launching into VBS this year! If you are interested in being a buddie if the need arises, please circle “V” on your Connect Card or contact the church office.
Ahhhh That Summer Breeze! Just a friendly reminder to make sure all windows and exterior doors are closed and locked after meetings, Bible studies, etc. FBC thanks you for your cooperation!
Check Out the Ramp Bulletin Board! Looking for something to do with the family? Get info on local events, shows and more here! Located downstairs by the Springer Chapel.
River Baptism The river baptism is scheduled for Sunday, August 13th at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card. If you would like to get baptized sooner, please contact Pastor Dawes.
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Posted on Jun 24, 2017 in Newsletter |
Missionary Dessert Receptions
Today at 6pm: Tom & Annie Dennen! Join us for spiritual encouragement as they give their recaps on what’s been
going on in their mission field! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen.
Next Reception: July 2 – Sandowiches!!
Backyard Tour Tonight! 6:00-8:30pm Jr. & Sr. High will be swimming and enjoying hot dogs at Scott & Gwynn Saxon’s home!
Need Any Yard Work Done? Jr. High will be doing various service projects during their 24/7 Mission Week, July 9-15. Please call the church office if you or someone you know could use some assistance with any odd jobs.
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. The need for July is Jello-O & Pudding.
Dessert Reception with the Sandowiches Next Sunday! Micah & Katrina Sandowich are missionaries with Global Serve International at their headquarters in Florida. We are skipping the originally planned chicken BBQ and going straight to dessert!! See you next Sunday at 6pm.
Special Offering for the Dennens Today Tom & Annie serve with The Jesus Film Project to extend the good news to souls who have yet to hear the gospel in their own language. Special offering plates are located in the back of the sanctuary if you feel led to give toward their efforts.
Temporary Prayer Chain Rerouting – Please call Judy Killian with your Prayer Chain requests until July 9th.
Safe Church Class: Last Chance before VBS! Mark your calendars for one of these upcoming classes taking place in the Chapel! All volunteers working with children must attend a Safe Church Class.
- SUNDAY at 9:15am
- Monday, June 26 at 6pm
- Tuesday, June 27 at 6pm
River Baptism The river baptism has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 13th at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card. If you would like to get baptized sooner, please contact Pastor Dawes.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Posted on Jun 17, 2017 in Newsletter |
Need Any Yardwork Done? 24/7 Mission Week, July 9-15 – Jr. High will be doing various service projects during the week, have Bible sessions and help out at VBS. Please call the church office if you or someone you know could use some assistance with any odd jobs.
Nicol Sponberg from Selah LIVE is Coming to FBC! Sunday, July 23 – Doors open at 5pm – For Tickets, go to: www.iticket.com, go to Search and put in FBC’s location. You’ll see Nicol’s event on July 23! Get the early bird admission price of $10 available until June 30!
New Offering Box Missed the offering? Then the new offering box is your next stop! Located on the wall near the Info Desk, you’ll find envelopes for Offering, Love and Fellowship Fund to help get your tithe or donation to where you would like it to be applied.
FBC Connect (previously Exploring FBC), a class for anyone who would like to know more about First Baptist or is interested in membership, wraps up today in the Conference Room during the SBS hour. If you are interested in catching the next set of FBC Connect classes, please circle “C” on your Connect Card or contact the office.
VBS Food Donations Time! The Kitchen Team makes yummy snacks for the kiddos and is looking for donations to help make this possible. Please see the VBS table to sign up to bring a specific food item.
Afternoon BBQ with the Sandowiches! Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 2nd! Micah & Katrina Sandowich are missionaries with Global Serve International at their headquarters in Florida. Stay tuned for more information!
Good Samaritan Mission assists Montour County/Riverside area families in times of crisis. The program is currently looking for furniture, clothing and monetary donations. They are located across from Cole’s Hardware in Danville. More information is available at the Info Desk.
Safe Church Class: Last Chance before VBS! Mark your calendars for one of these upcoming classes taking place in the Chapel! All volunteers working with children must attend this class.
- Sunday, June 25 at 9:15am
- Monday, June 26 at 6pm
- Tuesday, June 27 at 6pm
Upcoming Blood Drive: Red Cross Blood Drive will be here tomorrow in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm.
Dessert Reception Next Sunday!Join us for spiritual encouragement as the Dennens give their recap on what’s been going on in their mission field! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen.
Summer Praise Team Auditions! All summer songbirds are to email their interest/questions to Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org!
GAiN Mission Packing Day! On Tuesday, FBC will be taking a bus down to Lancaster for the day to the GAiN Warehouse. Join many volunteers and families in preparing tons of humanitarian supplies from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The FBC bus will leave at 6:45am and return around 8:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The bus will be stopping for dinner. The sign up sheet is on the downstairs ramp bulletin board along with Adult & Child waivers. Note: Please sign up whether you are taking FBC transportation or driving down separately!
The Dunham Vacation is in progress! Pastor Dawes will be back in action on Tuesday, June 20th. During this time, if you have a pastoral emergency or need, please contact Pastor Paul.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Posted on Jun 10, 2017 in Newsletter |
The Dunham Vacation is in progress! Pastor Dawes will be back in action on Tuesday, June 20th. During this time, if you have a pastoral emergency or need, please contact Pastor Paul.
The Busy Bag Project What’s a Busy Bag? They are bags full of quiet things to occupy children during services when Children’s Church is not offered. They are located at the back of the sanctuary next to the ushers table. We are currently looking for someone to take over the Busy Bag Project in organizing their contents, ordering replacement supplies, etc. for more information, circle “A” on your connect card.
FBC Connect (previously Exploring FBC), a class for anyone who would like to know more about First Baptist or is interested in membership, continues today and June 18 in the Conference Room during the SBS hour. If you are interested or have questions, please circle “C” on your Connect Card or contact the office.
VBS Food Donations Time! The Kitchen Team makes yummy snacks for the kiddos and is looking for donations to help make this possible. Please see the VBS table to sign up to bring a specific food item.
Backyard Tours First Stop! TONIGHT! 6:00-8:30pm. Jr. & Sr. High will be making their own pizzas at Lloyd & Kristen’s home! If you need a ride, the van will leave FBC at 5:30 sharp and return at 9pm.
Filled M&M Tubes: Last Call! It’s full! Now what do I do with it? You can drop them off in the basket at the Info Table in the lobby! Please return them by today. The money helps pay for items that will be packed at the GAiN Warehouse by our FBC Team.
Good Samaritan Mission assists Montour County/Riverside area families in times of crisis. The program is currently looking for furniture, clothing and monetary donations. They are located across from Cole’s Hardware in Danville. More information is available at the Info Desk.
Safe Church Class – Mark your calendars for June 25 at 9:15am in the Chapel! All volunteers working with children must attend this class.
Upcoming Blood Drive: Red Cross Blood Drive will be here on Monday, June 19th in the BFLC from 1:00-6:00pm.
Summer Praise Team Auditions! All summer songbirds are to email their interest/questions to Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org!
GAiN Mission Packing Day! On June 20, FBC will be taking a bus down to Lancaster for the day to the GAiN Warehouse. Join many volunteers and families in preparing tons of humanitarian supplies from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The FBC bus will leave at 6:45am and return around 8:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The bus will be stopping for dinner. The sign up sheet is on the downstairs ramp bulletin board along with Adult & Child waivers. Note: Please sign up whether you are taking FBC transportation or driving down separately!
Ladies Summer Bible Study Has Begun! Don’t worry though as each session is stand-alone to accommodate busy schedules. Join us from 6:30-8:00pm, third floor in room 230. We are studying “Knowing God by Name” by Mary Kassian. For more information, please call the church office. For childcare, contact Heather Hess. We’ll see you there!
River Baptism The river baptism has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 13th at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card. If you would like to get baptized sooner, please contact Pastor Dawes.
Be a L.I.F.T. Prayer Partner – Love – Intercession – Faith – Thanksgiving
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Posted on Jun 3, 2017 in Newsletter |
The Barnabas Basket During the first Sunday of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer today. The need for June is Canned Fruit.
Summer Praise Team Auditions! All summer songbirds are to email their interest/questions to Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org!
The Dunham Vacation begins tomorrow! Pastor Dawes will be back in action on Tuesday, June 20th. During this time, if you have a pastoral emergency or need, please contact Pastor Paul.
The Busy Bag Project What’s a Busy Bag? They are bags full of quiet things to occupy children during services when Children’s Church is not offered. They are located at the back of the sanctuary next to the ushers table. We are currently looking for someone to take over the Busy Bag Project in organizing their contents, ordering replacement supplies, etc. for more information, circle “A” on your connect card.
FBC Connect (previously Exploring FBC), a class for anyone who would like to know more about First Baptist or is interested in membership, begins today and continues through June 18 in the Conference Room during the SBS hour. If you are interested or have questions, please circle “C” on your Connect Card or contact the office.
Haiti Soup Can Project Begins Today! The Mission Board will be handing out soup cans in the main lobby to those who would like to collect change over the summer. The money collected is used by the FBC Haiti Team to purchase glasses which the Team then distributes while there. The Soup Cans will be due back on Sunday, September 17th.
Missionary Dessert Receptions
June 11 at 6pm: Corby & Ashley White
June 25 at 6pm: Tom & Annie Dennen
Join us for spiritual encouragement as they give their recaps on what’s been going on in their mission fields! Any and all desserts would be appreciated! Please bring them to the kitchen.
Choir Members, current and former, please turn in all music to the box on the file cabinet in the Music Room as soon as possible. Thank you!
Filled M&M Tubes It’s full! Now what do I do with it? You can drop them off in the basket at the Info Table in the lobby! Please return them by next Sunday, June 11. The money helps pay for items that will be packed at the GAiN Warehouse by our FBC Team.
GAiN Mission Packing Day! On June 20, FBC will be taking a bus down to Lancaster for the day to the GAiN Warehouse. Join many volunteers and families in preparing tons of humanitarian supplies from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The FBC bus will leave at 6:45am and return around 8:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The bus will be stopping for dinner. The sign up sheet is on the downstairs ramp bulletin board along with Adult & Child waivers. If you sign up before June 6 you’ll receive a free t-shirt!! Note: Please sign up whether you are taking FBC transportation or driving down separately!
Ladies Summer Bible Study Has Begun! Don’t worry though as each session is stand-alone to accommodate busy schedules. Join us from 6:30-8:00pm, third floor in room 230. We are studying “Knowing God by Name” by Mary Kassian. For more information, please call the church office. For childcare, contact Heather Hess. We’ll see you there!
River Baptism The river baptism has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 13th at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, please circle “B” on your Connect Card. If you would like to get baptized sooner, please contact Pastor Dawes.
VBS Volunteer Training & Safe Church Class Dates
- VBS Training: 6/8 at 6pm in the Chapel – LAST ONE!
- Safe Church Class: 6/25 at 9:15am – Location is TBD
Be a L.I.F.T. Prayer Partner – Love – Intercession – Faith – Thanksgiving