March 29, 2015

Posted on Mar 27, 2015 in Newsletter |

 

Softball Season is here ~ Please sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you are interested in playing.  Participants must be at least 15 years old to join.    The first game is April 27th.  A schedule is also posted on the bulletin board. 

The Haiti Team needs clean, dry Weis/Giant bags.  Please put them in the laundry basket by the downstairs coat rack. 

Dominic & Gladys Jacob, one of our missionary families, are in need of a new vehicle in the near future.  If anyone has a vehicle that could be donated, please contact a member of our mission’s board. 

Coming on Easter Sunday ~ A.D. The Bible Continues TV series. A.D. tells the story of Christ’s followers, taken from the first ten chapters of the Book of Acts. This powerful new program begins Easter Sunday, 9:00 PM on NBC.  It is a 12 week series, and will conclude on June 21.  Our church library has ordered the book with the same title, by Dr. David Jeremiah.   It will be
available mid April. 

Spring Fling:  Spring is “officially” here, so it’s time to start planning for First Baptist’s part in Spring Fling on May 2.  We will need a number of people to help out in various ways throughout the day.  Sign up sheets will be available next week for those who can help with this outreach.  Please consider being part of this team!!  On Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 PM, there will be a hands on training for   working in the booth.  Pizza will be served.

 Attention Ladies:  Mark your calendars for Fall Women’s Retreat,  October 2-4.  The cost for the weekend is $150.00 which includes lodging and study materials. Contact Sheri Croll or Joanna Klein with any questions.  More details to come!!
 
Movie Night:  A free movie,  “GraceCard”, will be shown at Danville First Baptist on Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 PM.  There will be free popcorn and drinks.  Come enjoy a good movie with friends.
 
Special Music Concert:  A concert is being planned for Sunday evening, April 19th, featuring Phil Biega and Saline (Pastor John’s group).
 
Easter Offering:  This year’s Easter offering will be used to support our Youth Summer Mission’s Events.  The Sr. High Youth will participate in a tribal mission’s experience June 14-19th ~ The Wayumi Expedition (part of New Tribes’ Mission) at Jersey Shore, PA.  The Jr. High Youth are doing a 24/7 Mission’s Adventure July 12-17 focusing on serving the Danville  community, including helping with VBS.  Easter Offering envelopes are available this morning  and next Sunday in the pew racks.  
 
Easter Flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one.  Suggested donation is $8.50.  The flowers will be available to take on Resurrection Sunday after the 10:30 service.  Please stop by the Information Desk or call the office by March 31st.  
 
Parents of College-students:  The deadline for filling out the update form is next Sunday, April 5th.  Please pick up a form at the Information Desk or call the church office.  A new form is required each time boxes are mailed, so please make sure we get this information so no one will be left out.  Donations for the college boxes may be placed in the box located in the kitchen foyer through April 12th.  The boxes will be packed on
April 13th. 
 
Time Adjustment:  Beginning on April 5th, midweek ministries that are still meeting will begin a half hour later – starting at 6:30 pm. 
 

ATTENTION YOUTH:  TODAY is your last chance to get your $50 deposit in.  No guaranteed spots after today!! 

                 TOTAL COST (prior to deposit)

                          Senior High, July 20-25 – $340

                          Junior High, July 27-31 – $285 

Please give your deposit and/or final payments to the office.  On the memo line write “Jr. High Harvey Cedars” or “Sr. High Harvey Cedars”.  There are discounts to families with multiple children attending.  Contact Pastor Luke about available scholarships. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

March 22, 2015

Posted on Mar 20, 2015 in Newsletter |

A special thanks to everyone who helped in our Upward Program this year. THANKS to our directors, the coaches, referees, cooks, and all those who helped oversee, led devotions, prayed, or helped in any way. Thanks also to parents who brought their children each week. We appreciate all who invested their time in this important outreach!

 Gracias, Merci Beaucoup, Salamat…We want to say thanks to the Wednesday night kitchen crew in as many ways as we can. Thanks to each of you for the delicious meals you have provided for us this year. This is a great ministry to those involved in Wednesday night programs, and we thank you for the time and energy you give to help out!!

 There will be no Adult Mid-Week Ministries on Wednesday night, March 25 because of Awana Closing Celebration and on Wednesday night, April 1 because of the Maundy Thursday service on Thursday night. Jr. High will meet as usual.

 You are invited to the Awana Closing Ceremony this Wednesday, March 25th at 6 PM. Because we want to encourage our children and their leaders by our attendance, there will not be other Adult mid-week studies this week.

Awana Picnic Supper: If you are planning to attend the Awana Closing Ceremony, please join them for supper at 5:30 PM. The menu is Cubbies & Sparky’s Favorite: Grilled Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, Leaders Love Macaroni Salad & Cole Slaw, and Truth & Training Treats: Potato Chips. Sign up by Monday, March 23, on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS Class, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511.
 
Easter Offering: This year’s Easter offering will be used to support our Youth Summer Mission’s Events. The Sr. High Youth will participate in a tribal mission’s experience June 14-19th ~ The Wayumi Expedition (part of New Tribes’ Mission) at Jersey Shore, PA. The Jr. High Youth are doing a 24/7 Mission’s Adventure July 12-17 focusing on serving the Danville community, including helping with VBS. Easter Offering envelopes will be available in the pew racks on Palm Sunday, March 29th.
 

 Softball Season is here ~ Please sign up on the ramp bulletin board if you are interested in playing. Participants must be at least 15 years old to join.   The first game is April 27th. A schedule is also posted on the bulletin board.

The Haiti Team needs clean, dry Weis/Giant bags. Please put them in the laundry basket by the downstairs coat rack.
 

Don’t forget to bring items to put in the college care packages. Donations can be placed in the box located in the kitchen foyer today through April 12th. Parents of college students need to fill out a form updating their child’s address (deadline April 5th). Forms with suggested items and address updates are available at the Information Desk. Boxes will be packed April 13th in the BFLC Coat Room.

Surge Young Adult Conference at Harvey Cedars is May 15-17, 2015. If you are interested in attending, please contact the office or Lynn Wintersteen so reservations can be finalized and plans coordinated. A $30 non-refundable deposit is due by April 15th, and will lock in reservations for $129. You can still register until May 10, but the cost goes up to $139. This Conference is designed for people at least 18 years of age. The weekend theme is “What is Your World View? Why Do You Need One?”
 
Spring is “officially” here, so it’s time to start planning for First Baptist’s part in Spring Fling on May 2. We will need a number of people to help out in various ways throughout the day. Sign up sheets will be going around soon for those who can help with this outreach. Please consider being part of this team!!
 
It is not too early to begin thinking about VBS. We want you to join us July 13-17 as we “Journey Off the Map”. Please prayerfully consider where you can become involved in this exciting children’s outreach. Please contact Katie Yarger or the church office to join the journey

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

March 15, 2015 Announcements

Posted on Mar 13, 2015 in Newsletter |

The Midweek Menu for this week:  The menu for the Family Dinner time for this Wed., March 18, is Really Good Roast Chicken, Marvelous Mashed Potatoes, Fabulous Filling, Great Gravy, and Copious Corn.  Sign up by Monday, March 16, on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS Class, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511.  If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly friend or shut-in, please add their name to a list and indicate “carry-out”.

There will be a baptismal service as part of the 10:30 Worship Service on March 22 with a reception to follow.  Please talk to Pastor Dawes if you are interested in baptism. 

AWANA Closing is Wednesday, March 25th.  There will be a light meal served at 5:30 PM, followed by the Closing Ceremony at 6:00 PM. 

Easter Offering:  This year’s Easter offering will be used to support our Youth Summer Mission’s Events.  The Sr. High Youth will participate in a tribal mission’s experience June 14-19th ~ The Wayumi Expedition (part of New Tribes’ Mission) at Jersey Shore, PA.  The Jr. High Youth are doing a 24/7 Mission’s Adventure July 12-17 focusing on serving the Danville community, including helping with VBS.  Easter Offering envelopes will be available in the pew racks on Palm Sunday, March 29th.

Permission forms for Youth Events are located outside Pastor Luke’s office as well as on-line.  Youth will need these completed for the over-nighter.
 
It’s time for College Care Packages.  A box will be in the kitchen foyer where you can place items until April 12th.
 
 

 


Announcements ~ March 15, 2015

Posted on Mar 6, 2015 in Newsletter |

Midweek Menu this week:  The menu for the Family Dinner time for this Wednesday, March 11, is Buonissima Lasagna, Fresco Salada, Stupenda Pane (Bread) and Delizioso Desserts.  Sign up by Monday, March 9, on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS Class, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511.  If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly friend or shut-in, please add their name to a list and indicate “carry-out”.
 

All members and non-members are invited to a mini-flock lunch next week, March 15, right after the morning services.  Families will meet with their assigned deacon for lunch, followed by a time of sharing.   Lunch and child-care will be provided.  Please sign up today on the ramp bulletin board or in your SBS classroom so lunch plans can be made.  Also indicate on the sign-up sheet if you need child care and children’s ages. 

 

There will be a baptismal service as part of the 10:30 Worship Service on March 22 with a reception to follow.  Please talk to Pastor Dawes if you are interested in baptism. 
 
Children 4 years old ~ 4th grade are invited to join us next Sunday, March 15th, during the 10:30 service to make their own set of Resurrection Eggs.  Children should go to the service with their parents, and will be dismissed for our time together.  They will bring their Resurrection Eggs home to share with their families. 
 
 

 


March 1, 2015 Announcements

Posted on Feb 26, 2015 in Newsletter |

Today is Barnabas Sunday:  Please leave your donations of cereal in the basket in the foyer to be donated to the local food bank.  If you are making a monetary donation,  make checks out to Danville Area Food Bank. 
 
Midweek Menu this week:  The menu for Family Dinner time for this Wednesday, March 4 is Buonissima Lasagna, Fresco Salada, Stupenda Pane (Bread) and Delizioso Desserts   Please sign up by Monday, March 2  on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511. If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly or shut-in person, please add their name to the sign-up sheet. 
 
“Exploring FBC” begins today at 9 AM in the Conf Room.  If you would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership, please plan on attending this three week class.  There will be a baptismal service as part of our 10:30 service on March 22.  Please talk to Pastor Dawes for more information about the class or baptism. 
 
Prayer Chain 2015 Update:  It is time to update our Prayer Chain, which is used for urgent matters, hospitalizations, or for families who have had a death of a loved one, etc.  If you are currently on either prayer chain (phone or email) and wish to continue, you do not need to do anything.  If you would like to be added to a prayer chain or make any changes please contact the church office. 
 
Mini-Flock Lunch : All members and non-members are invited to mini-flock lunch on Sunday, March 15, right after the morning services.  Families will meet with their assigned deacon for lunch, followed by a time of sharing.  Please see the listing on the ramp bulletin board or contact the office to find out who your deacon is for this year.   Lunch and child-care will be provided.  Please sign up today on the ramp bulletin board or in your SBS classroom, or by calling the church office so lunch plans can be made.  Also indicate on the sign-up sheet if you need child care and children’s ages. 

 

 
 

 

 


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Posted on Feb 20, 2015 in Blog |

 

February 22, 2015 Announcements

Posted on Feb 12, 2015 in Newsletter |

 IRON YOUTH NEWS:

 ~ 6:00 PM Sunday ~ Sr. High Youth in Youth Room

~ 6:00 PM Wednesday ~ Jr. High Youth in Youth Room

 TODAY~ Sign-ups are due for Wayumi, Creation, & Harvey Cedars

TODAY: YOUTH LEADERS’ Meeting right after church in Youth Room 

 
Please pick up a letter with details on the Haiti 8 Mission’s Trip (April 18-25). Help us save postage by picking up your letter in the foyer outside the sanctuary.   There is one for every family.   The Haiti team can use linen plastic covers and large suitcases to transport materials they are taking with them. Please drop these off in the office.
 
New missionary prayer letters are available in the chapel hallway. Please help yourself.
 
The Awana Pinewood Derby is scheduled for February 25th.  LAST CALL FOR ALL CARS is today, February 22.  During February, AWANA kids are helping collect food to take to our Local Food Pantry. You can help them out by bringing non-perishable items to put in the collection boxes located by the kitchen door, in the Chapel Hallway, and in the upstairs foyer.
 
Midweek Menu this week: The menu for the Family Dinner time for this Wednesday, February 25, is Slow-cooked chopped sirloin steak and gravy, moist mashed potatoes, choice corn and delectable desserts. Sign up by Mon., Feb. 23, on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS Class, or by calling the office at 570-275-1511. If you would like to deliver a meal to an elderly friend or shut-in, please add their name to a list and indicate “carry-out”.
 
Exploring FBC & Baptism: The next “Exploring FBC” will begin next Sunday, March 1 at 9 AM in the Conference Room. If you would like to find out more about our church, baptism, and/or membership, please plan on attending this class for three weeks. There will be a baptismal service as part of our 10:30 service on March 22. Please talk to Pastor Dawes for more information about the class or baptism.
 
 Prayer Chain 2015 Update: It is time to update our Prayer Chain, which is used for urgent matters, hospitalizations, or for families who have had a death of a loved one, etc. If you are currently on either prayer chain (phone or email) and wish to continue, you do not need to do anything. If you would like to be added to a prayer chain or make any changes, please contact the church office.
 

It is not too early to begin thinking about VBS. We want you to join us July 13-17 as we “Journey Off the Map” Please prayerfully consider where you can become involved in this exciting children’s outreach. Please contact the church office to join the journey.

 If you are involved or considering being involved in Children’s Ministries,  you need to be aware of new security measures mandated by the State of PA.    Plans are in progress for assisting you in completing security details. Please  watch the bulletin for more information.

 Right Now Media is free to all attendees of FBC. If you would like to have access to the 3,000 plus discipleship videos for kids, youth, and adults contact the office. 

Offering Envelopes help ensure recording accuracies and make it easier for the Financial Secretary to keep records of your giving. There are offering envelope  request forms available on the usher’s table at the back of the sanctuary. Please  place your completed order form in the offering plate. When your envelopes are  ready for pick up, you will find them on the ushers’ table.

 Community Service Information (World Day of Prayer & Lenten Programs)  can be found on the ramp bulletin board. Check there for times, dates, and   location. 

Mini-Flock Lunch

All members and non-members are invited to mini-flock lunch on Sunday, March 15, right after the morning services. Families will meet with their assigned deacon for lunch, followed by a time of sharing. Please see the ramp bulletin board for a new listing of deacon assignments for 2015. Sign-up sheets will be available next week. Lunch and child-care will be provided.

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 


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