Sunday, May 20, 2018
Posted on May 19, 2018 in Newsletter |
Updated Address Directory Coming in June! If you haven’t given us your updated address yet, please write it on your connect card, email us, or call the office by May 31. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what info we have on file.
Saturday Night Services will wrap up for the summer on 5/26! They’re projected to resume on 9/8. Stay tuned!
Memorial Pictures of Veterans Needed During our Memorial Sunday services, FBC would like to honor any veteran who has passed. Please send in a picture to the church office by May 23.
Special Donation Opportunity on Memorial Sunday will benefit the Montour County Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund assists local veterans in our area who have fallen on hard times. There will be a special collection box located at the Information Desk on Sunday, May 28. FBC will also be gifting a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremonies at Memorial Park.
Calling All Questions!! Do you have a question about God, the Bible or Faith? Let us know! The pastors will be hosting a sermon series in July/August called The Bible Speaks regarding your questions! There are question slips near the offering boxes by the sound booth as well as on the wall by the office. Deadline for all questions is June 10.
Ladies Summer Bible Study – “Finding I AM” by Lysa TerKeurst – May 30-July 3 // 6:30-8pm – Join us on Wednesday evenings as we take in “How Jesus fully satisfies the cry of your heart”. Each session is stand alone to accommodate busy schedules. Books & Sign-ups begin today in the sanctuary lobby. Books are a suggested donation of $15. Please contact Heather Hess if you need childcare. We can’t wait to see you!
The Danville Baccalaureate will take place Sunday at 7pm at the Danville Middle School auditorium. We’ll be needing donations of cookies, brownies, etc. for a refreshments table. Please drop them off today in the kitchen marked “Baccalaureate”. Thank you in advance!
VBS Registration is a GO! You can register kiddos ages 4 years to 6th grade online at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/vbs-2018. Paper registrations can be printed off at the webpage or you can pick one up at the Info Desk! VBS is July 9-13 from 6-8:30pm.
River Baptism has been scheduled for Sunday, July 22 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.
M&M Tubes Available! Pick up yours today in the main lobby! Please return tubes by June 10 with whatever monetary donation you’d like to give. Donations will pay for the rice, beans and seeds that FBC will be packing on June 19 at the GAiN warehouse in Lancaster!
GAiN Mission Packing Day! Sign up today for the June 19th packing project at the GAiN Logistics Center in Lancaster! Join thousands of volunteers preparing tons of humanitarian supplies from 8:00am to 4:00pm. FBC will provide transportation. Registration is a must. Sign up sheets are located on the ramp bulletin board and at the Info Desk.
Ladies Retreat – September 14-16, 2018 – We’ll be studying Keep It Shut by Karen Ehman at the gorgeous Linck Hill Inn located in Morris, PA. To sign up or for more information on cost, meals, books and more, contact Sheri Croll.
FBC SAFE CHURCH CLASS is now on RightNow Media! Here at FBC, all adults working with children are required to take a yearly Child Safe Church class. If you attended a class before 2018, you may take a refresher course online to fulfill this requirement.
Step 1: Go to www.RightNowMedia.org. Don’t have access? Email the office and say “I need access!”
Step 2: Search for Safe Church Class and look for
Step 3: Watch the video and answer 2 questions. Next… you’re done!
If you have never taken our Safe Church class in person, please contact the office to get your name on the class list.
VBS 2018 Volunteer Sign-ups Begin Next Week!! Sign ups will be in the church lobby; 20 different areas to choose from.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Posted on May 12, 2018 in Newsletter |
Updated Address Directory Coming in June! If you haven’t given us your updated address yet, please write it on your connect card, email us, or call the office by May 31. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what info we have on file.
Saturday Night Services will wrap up for the summer on 5/26! They’re projected to resume on 9/8. Stay tuned!
Memorial Pictures of Veterans Needed During our Memorial Sunday services, FBC would like to honor any veteran who has passed. Please send in a picture to the church office by May 23.
Special Donation Opportunity on Memorial Sunday will benefit the Montour County Veterans Assistance Fund. This fund assists local veterans in our area who have fallen on hard times. There will be a special collection box located at the Information Desk on Sunday, May 28. FBC will also be gifting a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremonies at Memorial Park.
New! Adult Open Gym Night! Mondays from 8-10pm, adults ages 25+ are welcome to come enjoy a game or two of basketball! The fellowship will boost your spirit and the exercise will boost your health! For any questions, contact Leighton Elliott.
The Danville Baccalaureate will take place next Sunday at 7pm at the Danville Middle School auditorium. We’ll be needing donations of cookies, brownies, etc. for a refreshments table. Please drop them off next Sunday marked “Baccalaureate”. Thank you in advance!
VBS Registration is a GO! You can register kiddos ages 4 years to 6th grade online at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/vbs-2018. Paper registrations can be printed off at the webpage or you can pick one up at the Info Desk! VBS is July 9-13 from 6-8:30pm.
River Baptism has been scheduled for Sunday, July 22 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.
Calling All Questions!! Do you have a question about God, the Bible or Faith? Let us know! The pastors will be hosting a sermon series in July/August called The Bible Speaks regarding your questions! There are question slips near the offering boxes by the sound booth as well as on the wall by the office. Deadline for all questions is June 10.
M&M Tubes Now Available! Pick up yours today in the main lobby! Please return tubes by June 10 with whatever monetary donation you’d like to give. Donations will pay for the rice, beans and seeds that FBC will be packing on June 19 at the GAiN warehouse in Lancaster!
GAiN Mission Packing Day! Sign up today for the June 19th packing project at the GAiN Logistics Center in Lancaster! Join thousands of volunteers preparing tons of humanitarian supplies from 8:00am to 4:00pm. FBC will provide transportation. Registration is a must. Sign up sheets are located on the ramp bulletin board and at the Info Desk.
Happy Mother’s Day! In honor & memory of our mothers here at Danville First Baptist Church, we are making a special contribution
to three local pregnancy care centers in our area. Thank you to all of our moms for their loving hearts.
Ladies Open Door Summer Study – “Finding I AM” by Lysa TerKeurst – May 30-July 3 // 6:30-8pm – Join us on Wednesday evenings as we take in “How Jesus fully satisfies the cry of your heart”. Each session is stand alone to accommodate busy schedules. Books & Sign-ups begin next week in the sanctuary lobby. Books are a suggested donation of $15. Please contact Heather Hess if you need childcare. We can’t wait to see you!
Graduates’ Info – Graduation Sunday is June 3. We want to recognize & celebrate all high school grads! This week is your last chance to get your info in. Email: PLuke@danvillefirstbaptist.org
- Child’s name
- Graduating school
- Future plans
- Senior & child pic
- Will you attend lunch @ Pine Barn? How many?
FBC SAFE CHURCH CLASS is on RightNow Media! Here at FBC, all adults working with children are required to take a yearly Child Safe Church class. If you attended a class before 2018, you may take a refresher course online to fulfill this requirement.
Step 1: Go to www.RightNowMedia.org. Don’t have access? Email the office and say “I need access!”
Step 2: Search for Safe Church Class and look for
Step 3: Watch the video and answer 2 questions. Next… you’re done!
If you have never taken our Safe Church class in person, please contact the office to get your name on the class list.
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Posted on May 5, 2018 in Newsletter |
Updated Address Directory Coming in June! If you haven’t given us your updated address yet, please write it on your connect card, email us, or call the office by May 31. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what info we have on file.
River Baptism has been scheduled for Sunday, July 22 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.
Calling All Questions!! Do you have a question about God, the Bible or Faith, let us know! The pastors will be hosting a sermon series in July/August called The Bible Speaks regarding your questions! There are question slips near the offering boxes by the sound booth as well as on the wall by the office. Deadline for all questions is June 10.
M&M Tubes Now Available! Pick up yours today in the main lobby! Please return tubes by June 10 with whatever monetary donation you’d like to give. Donations will pay for the rice, beans and seeds that FBC will be packing on June 19 at the GAiN warehouse in Lancaster!
New! Adult Open Gym Night! Mondays from 8-10pm, adults ages 25+ are welcome to come enjoy a game or two of basketball! The fellowship will boost your spirit and the exercise will boost your health! For any questions, contactLeighton Elliott.
Make a Bee-Line to the Library! Check out the new arrivals that have just buzzed in!! Your children will bee thrilled with the selection of books and DVDs. Please bee sweet as honey and make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed. Don’t worry! We don’t sting for late returns!
Ladies Open Door Summer Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, May 30 from 6:30-8pm. Mark your calendars! More info to come.
Fil’s Retirement Party! Join us in celebrating on Sunday, May 6 @ 3pm. It will be a dessert reception so any and all sweets would be appreciated!
Safe Church Class on Right Now Media – Here at FBC, all adults working with children are required to take a yearly Child Safe Church class. If you attended a class before 2018, you may take a refresher course online to fulfill this requirement.
Step 1: Go to www.RightNowMedia.org. Don’t have access? Email the office and say “I need access!”
Step 2: Search for Safe Church Class and look for
Step 3: Watch the video and answer 2 questions. Next… you’re done!
If you have never taken our Safe Church class in person, plan to attend a VBS Training Class on June 5, 6 & 13 @ 6pm!
GAiN Warehouse Trip – We’ll be traveling down to the GAiN warehouse in Lancaster to pack rice, beans & seeds! Great for all
ages! FBC will provide transportation. Sign up today on the ramp bulletin board, in your Sunday School class or at the Info Desk. Registration is a must! M&M Tube Donations pay for items! Please Return Tubes by June 10.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Posted on Apr 28, 2018 in Newsletter |
College Care Packages are Off!! A team of 7 packed and sent a total of 22 care packages to our college students! Thank you so much for your donations. Please keep college kids in your prayers as they head into final exams and the spiritual warfare that they face.
Make a Bee-Line to the Library! Check out the new arrivals that have just buzzed in!! Your children will bee thrilled with the selection of books and DVDs. Please bee sweet as honey and make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed. Don’t worry! We don’t sting for late returns!
Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED? If you are interested in sharing your talents by teaching classes here at FBC we have the space and equipment! Please circle “T” on your connect card or contact Jason our new Administrator.
FaithBuilders’ New Study! Starting today, FaithBuilders Sunday School Class will be studying Tim Tebow’s book, Shaken. During the 4 sessions, you’ll gain wisdom from the scriptures and hear personal testimonies from celebrities to cancer patients and be reminded that a secure identity only comes from a personal relationship with God. Location: Room 230
New! Adult Open Gym Night! Mondays from 8-10pm, adults ages 25+ are welcome to come enjoy a game or two of basketball! The fellowship will boost your spirit and the exercise will boost your health! For any questions, contact Leighton Elliott.
Look Out Fish!! Fil’s Retiring! Join us in celebrating on Sunday, May 6 @ 3pm. It will be a dessert reception so any and all sweets
would be appreciated!
Spring Fling Packing & Pizza Party! Wednesday – 5:00 PM – Join us for a time of pizza, prep and prayer for this great event! Sunday is Your Last Chance to Sign Up!
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Posted on Apr 21, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meals have concluded for the summer! A heartfelt thank you to Boyd Pick, Patty & Steve Miller, Jack & Brenda Miller, Diane Gelbaugh and their faithful team for their labor of love throughout the school year in preparing the many delicious meals! Family Meals will resume in September.
Board & Ministry Leaders The Spring Business meeting on May 2 is around the corner! Please have your reports emailed in to the office by 4/23.
Spring Fling Pizza Party! Sign-up for pizza, packing & prayer as we get ready to reach our community for Christ! You can sign-up in your Sunday Bible class, on the ramp bulletin board and at the Info Desk. *You’ll also see sign-up sheets of times you can help at Spring Fling!*
National Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, May 3! We’ll be gathering in front of the Montour County Courthouse in Danville at 12pm for a time of prayer and worship. We’ll be praying for our nation, leaders and communities.
Make a Bee-Line to the Library! Check out the new arrivals that have just buzzed in!! Your children will bee thrilled with the selection of books and DVDs. Please bee sweet as honey and make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed. Don’t worry! We don’t sting for late returns!
Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED? If you are interested in sharing your talents by teaching classes here at FBC we have the space and equipment! Please circle “T” on your connect card or contact Jason our new Administrator.
Wanna Be a Buddy? God’s Champions is a ministry here at FBC that shares God’s love with those who have special needs. Buddies provide one-on-one support so our special friends can enjoy their Sunday School classes, Awana and more! For more information or to volunteer, contact Michele Whitenight. You can also pick up a God’s Champions Volunteer pamphlet at the Info Desk.
Church Business Meeting – May 2 @ 6:30 pm – Come and see what God is doing in and through FBC!
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Posted on Apr 14, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, April 18: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Salad, Lasagna & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, April 16 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.
Spring Fling 2018 – Calling All Volunteers! Sign-up Today! Danville hosts their Spring festival on Mill Street on Saturday, May 5 from 9am to 5pm! FBC has their own tent and we encourage you to pray about joining us this year! We hand out bottled water, make crafts with children, and more! Sign-up sheets are available in Sunday School classes, the ramp bulletin board & the Info Desk!
National Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, May 3! We’ll be gathering in front of the Montour County Courthouse in Danville at 12pm for a time of prayer and worship. We’ll be praying for our nation, leaders and communities.
Baseball Anyone? Catch a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game during Faith & Family Night on April 21 at 4pm! Gates open at 2:30. Enjoy special events before the game! Groups of 10 or more can call Matt at (570) 969-2255 to get $5 tickets.
Wanna Be a Buddy? God’s Champions is a ministry here at FBC that shares God’s love with those who have special needs. Buddies provide one-on-one support so our special friends can enjoy their Sunday School classes, Awana and more! For more information or to volunteer, contact Michele Whitenight. You can also pick up a God’s Champions Volunteer pamphlet at the Info Desk.
Make a Bee-Line to the Library! Check out the new arrivals that have just buzzed in!! Your children will bee thrilled with the selection of books and DVDs. Please bee sweet as honey and make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed. Don’t worry! We don’t sting for late returns!
Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED? If you are interested in sharing your talents by teaching classes here at FBC we have the space and equipment! Please circle “T” on your connect card or contact Jason our new Administrator.
Board & Ministry Leaders The Spring Business meeting on May 2 is around the corner! Please have your reports emailed in to the office by 4/23.
AWANA Closing – Wednesday, April 25 – Pizza @ 5pm, Ceremony @ 6pm – The Awana children have been hard at work all year learning verses and completing assignments as they hide God’s word in their hearts. Come and encourage them on as they receive their book awards! Please sign up for the meal in your Sunday School class or on the ramp bulletin board by 4/23. All are welcome!!
FBC Connect – 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 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) during the Sunday School hour. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office! Begins Sunday, April 15.
College Care Ministry – Finals will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until April 22.
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.
FBC Ladies Tea – Saturday, April 28, 2018, 1:00-3:00pm – It’s time to get fancy, dahling. Don’t miss this Downton Abbey inspired event. All are welcome and free to dress Victorian for added fun! Tickets are $5 each and available in the main lobby today.
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Posted on Apr 7, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, April 11: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken Potpie (with the crust), Cranberry Jell-O Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, April 9 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. Thank you to all who donated soups, breads, etc. to the Family Dinner last week!!
FBC Ladies Tea – Saturday, April 28, 2018, 1:00-3:00pm – It’s time to get fancy, dahling. Don’t miss this Downton Abbey inspired event! Tickets are $5 each and available in the main lobby today!
FBC Connect Begins Next Week! 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 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) at 9:15am on April 15, 22 & 29. Questions? Feel free to call the office!
Baseball Anyone? Catch a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game during Faith & Family Night on April 21 at 4pm! Gates open at 2:30. Enjoy special events before the game! Groups of 10 or more can call Matt at (570) 969-2255 to get $5 tickets.
Wanna Be a Buddy? God’s Champions is a ministry here at FBC that shares God’s love with those who have special needs. Buddies provided one-on-one support so our special friends can enjoy their Sunday School classes, Awana and more! For more information or to volunteer, contact Michele Whitenight. You can also pick up a God’s Champions Volunteer pamphlet at the Info Desk.
Board & Ministry Leaders The Spring Business meeting on May 2 is around the corner! Please have your reports emailed in to the office by 4/23.
College Care Package Donations Want to encourage a college student? We are collecting donations by the Kitchen entrance until April 22. For a list of suggested items, please see the info desk in the main foyer.
FBC Deacon Mini-Flock Assignments
Deacon: |
Last name begins with: |
Ted Hancock |
A, N, O, P |
Brian Anderson |
B |
Ron Shultz |
C, D |
Tim Eckel |
F, G |
Anthony Puccio Jr. |
H |
Jim Dressler |
I, J, K |
Scott Oldfield |
L, M |
Dan Jones |
E, Q, R |
Thad Neidrick |
S, T |
Jim Cunfer |
U, V, W, X, Y, Z |
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.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Posted on Mar 31, 2018 in Newsletter |
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.
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!
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, April 4: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chili & the desserts you bring. *We have a special
request for a couple of crockpots of soup to go with the chili! If you’re able to provide one, please call the church office asap! Please sign up by Monday, April 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 any time.
Red Cross Blood Drive Tomorrow! Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, April 2 in the BFLC. Appointments can be made on the Red Cross website, but are not required. Walk-ins welcome!
Spring Fling Planning Meeting! If you are interested in reaching out to the Danville community during Spring Fling on Saturday, May 5, join us this Wednesday in the BFLC at 5pm to talk about preparation plans!
Baseball Anyone? Catch a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game during Faith & Family Night on April 21 at 4pm! Gates open at 2:30. Enjoy special events before the game! Groups of 10 or more can call Matt at (570) 969-2255 to get $5 tickets.
Wanna Be a Buddy? God’s Champions is a ministry here at FBC that shares God’s love with those who have special needs. Buddies provide one-on-one support so our special friends can enjoy their Sunday School classes, Awana and more! For more information or to volunteer, call Michele Whitenight. You can also pick up a God’s Champions Volunteer pamphlet at the Info Desk.
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.
First Baptist Ladies Tea – Saturday, April 28, 2018, 1:00-3:00pm – It’s time to get fancy, dahling. Don’t miss this Downton Abbey inspired event! Tickets are $5 each and will be available next Sunday in the main lobby!
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Posted on Mar 24, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 28: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato Corn Soup, Irish Soda Bread & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 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.
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 publicly proclaim they are His! Please drop off desserts in the kitchen on Sunday 3/25 with “baptism” noted on it.
Red Cross Blood Drive Next Week Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, April 2 in the BFLC. Appointments can be made on the Red Cross website, but are not needed. Walk-ins welcome!
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, contact the church office! More info to come!
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 if you’d love to throw on an apron and help with the breakfast or provide a pan or two of sticky buns!
· Tooth Brushes · Toothpaste · Soap · Wash cloths · Deodorant |
· Body Lotion · Vaseline · Razors · Shaving Cream · All items are welcome! |
Holy Week & Easter At Danville First Baptist Church 2018
Good Friday ~ March 30st
¨ 7:00 PM ~ Good Friday Service – Remembering Jesus’ great sacrifice
Easter Sunday ~ April 1st
¨ 6:00 PM ~ (Sat.) Contemporary Service
¨ 7:00 AM ~ Indoor “SonRise Service”
¨ 8:15 AM ~ Easter Breakfast*
¨ 9:15 AM ~ Sunday Bible School
¨ 10:30 AM ~ Easter Service
*Please sign-up in SBS class, ramp bulletin board, or call the office by March 27
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 contact the church office by March 26th to participate.
The Easter Offering will go toward the Youth Rochester Mission trip in June. Any remaining balance will go toward scholarships for local Rochester children to attend camp. If you would like to participate, Easter Offering Envelopes are available in the pew racks today through Easter Sunday.
College Care Ministry
Mid-terms will be here before you know it!!
The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until April 22.
Suggested items to donate:
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.
March 18, 2018
Posted on Mar 17, 2018 in Newsletter |
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, March 21: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato Corn Soup, Irish Soda Bread & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, March 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.
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.
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 “F” on your connect card! More info to come.
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 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 Recap – We had an amazing time last Saturday and Sunday watching Steve Carrier perform amazing feats of strength while sharing his testimony and the gospel. Many, many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the event safe and run smoothly. Over both nights, there were roughly 700 in attendance and 90 professions of new faith/rededications. Thank you also to all who gave towards the
MegaForce ministry as well! To God be all the Glory!
Holy Week & Easter
Palm Sunday ~ March 25th
¨ 6:00 PM ~ (Sat.) Contemporary Service
¨ 8:00 AM ~ Traditional Service
¨ 9:15 AM ~ Sunday Bible School
¨ 10:30 AM ~ Contemporary Service
Good Friday ~ March 30th
¨ 7:00 PM ~ Good Friday Service – Remembering Jesus’ great sacrifice
Easter Sunday ~ April 1st
¨ 6:00 PM ~ (Sat.) Contemporary Service
¨ 7:00 AM ~ Indoor “SonRise Service”
¨ 8:15 AM ~ Easter Breakfast*
¨ 9:15 AM ~ Sunday Bible School
¨ 10:30 AM ~ Easter Service
*Please sign-up in SBS class, ramp bulletin board, or call the office by March 27
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 contact the church office by March 26th to participate.
The Easter Offering will go toward Youth Rochester Mission trip in June. Any remaining balance will go toward scholarships for local Rochester children to attend camp. If you would like to participate, Easter Offering Envelopes will be available in the pew racks next week on Palm Sunday as well as Good Friday and Easter Sunday.