Special Easter Offering  This year, our special Easter offering will be split between support for Ukraine and support for marriages (Weekend to Remember scholarships). Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

 

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Pre-register kiddos for our egg hunt HERE. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by NEXT SUNDAY so we have eggs & goodie bags for everyone! Help Needed in setup/decorating, check-in & clean up. Please note on your connect card!

 

Easter Breakfast Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Next Sunday. Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this in your sign up!

 

Memorial Easter Flowers  Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by NEXT SUNDAY to participate.

 

Delivery Drivers Needed! We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Easter gifts to our sweet home-bound church family members!! Gift pick-up will be Friday (4/8) from 9am-3pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone numbers. Want to rev your engines for a sweet cause? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. First come, first serve!

 

New! Cups of Juice Available with the Gluten Free Communion Wafers will be available in the back of the sanctuary and Welcome Table in the gym on communion Sundays.

 

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on April 21st. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund. Want to help? Contact the church office.

 

Wifi Update  Buddy & Jack have been working hard on our network for the past 2 weeks to update it and make it more efficient. You will now want to use “DFBC Guest” to access the internet. No password needed.

 

Free Booklet: The Case for Easter Strobel’s award-winning skills as a legal journalist will persuade even the most hard-boiled skeptics to reconsider Jesus’ death and resurrection. Grab your copy at the Tract Rack or Welcome Table! Easter themed tracts also available at the Tract Rack!

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Tomorrow: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Ben’s Favorite: Creamy Sausage Pasta & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Spring Clean Up THIS Saturday | 8A-1P  Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up TODAY.

 

College Care Ministry  Student Info is due Sunday  * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed * *  Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/12 @ 6pm!

 

Prayer Guides Available  The Muslim holiday of Ramadan has begun. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for them. Let us pray for our Muslim neighbors around the world during this time that they would come to know the One True God! Prayer Guides available for pick up at the Info Desk & Welcome Table. Children’s edition available!

 

Save the Date: Church-Wide Picnic! Sunday, May 1st! More info to come.

Ladies Retreat will be happening September 16-18 at the beautiful Linck Hill Inn in Morris, PA! More information to come.

 

Baptism Sundays Coming!  April 24th | June 19 (Father’s Day)  If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card by NEXT Sunday for the April date!

 

Scholarship Funds Available from the Mission Board – The Mission Board will be accepting applications for post-high school education from applicants planning to attend post-graduate training at an academic facility with the intent to pursue ministry or missionary work upon graduation.
Applications can be picked up in the Church Office. Deadline to submit your application is April 30th. For more information regarding the scholarship please contact Jeanie Wesner or Gary Lewis.

 

Home Group Info Session  Sunday, April 24 after the 10:30 service What is a Home Group? Why do I need one? Is it biblical? Where are they? This info session will answer these questions and more! Join us for a sandwich lunch as we break open this topic. Sign up on your connect card and let us know how many will be attending with you.

 

College Care Ministry  Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due by NEXT SUNDAY * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/12 @ 6pm! Suggested items to donate by NEXT SUNDAY:

 

Prayer Guides  The Muslim holiday of Ramadan begins 4/2. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for them. Let us pray for our Muslim neighbors around the world during this time that they would come to know the One True God! Prayer Guides available for pick up at the Info Desk & Welcome Table. Children’s edition now available!

 

Ladies Retreat Save the Date!  This will be happening September 16-18 at the beautiful Linck Hill Inn in Morris, PA! More information to come.

 

Barnabas Basket Next Sunday The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in main foyer. April’s Need: Canned Fruit

 

Wifi Update  Buddy & Jack have been working hard on our network for the past 2 weeks to update it and make it more efficient. You will now want to use “DFBC Guest” to access the internet. No password needed.

 

More Home Groups We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq.

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: BBQ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Rolls & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Easter Choir  Practices are on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

 

Spring Clean Up  Saturday, April 9 | 8A-1P  Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Sign up by NEXT SUNDAY.

 

New Devotionals  Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE Print for April | May | June!

 

Scholarship Funds Available from the Mission Board  The Mission Board will be accepting applications for post-high school education from applicants planning to attend post-graduate training at an academic facility with the intent to pursue ministry or missionary work upon graduation.
Applications can be picked up in the Church Office. Deadline to submit your application is April 30, 2022. For more information regarding the scholarship please contact Jeanie Wesner  or Gary Lewis.

 

Palm Sunday 4/10 – Regular service times
Good Friday 4/15 – Service at 7PM
Easter 4/17 – SonRise Service – 7AM (indoor)
Easter Breakfast – 8:15AM (must sign up)
Egg Hunt – 9:15AM (must sign up)
Easter Service – 10:30AM

 

Easter Breakfast  Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Sunday (4/10). Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this in your sign up!

 

Memorial Easter Flowers  Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by SUNDAY (4/10) to participate.

 

Special Easter Offering  This year, our special Easter offering will be split between support for Ukraine and support for marriages (Weekend to Remember scholarships). Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.

 

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade!! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Register kiddos for our egg hunt by listing their names & ages on your connect card or use the QR code. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by Sunday (4/10) so we have eggs & goodie bags for everyone! Help Needed in setup/decorating, check-in & clean up. Please note on your connect card!

 

Free Booklet The Case for Easter  Strobel’s award-winning skills as a legal journalist will persuade even the most hard-boiled skeptics to reconsider Jesus’ death and resurrection. Grab your copy at the Tract Rack or Welcome Table!Easter themed tracts also available at the Tract Rack!

 

Delivery Drivers Needed We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Easter gifts to our sweet home-bound church family members!! Gift pick-up will be Friday (4/8) from 9am-3pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone numbers. Want to rev your engines for a sweet cause? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. First come, first serve!

 

Dodgeball GUYS, SR. HIGH & UP, TIME FOR SOME FUN! Sunday @ 12pm. Lunch & gear provided.

 

MOVIE NIGHT @ FBC! | SATURDAY @ 6:30PM – Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years is the story of how God’s love transformed an ambitious, worldly atheist into one of the greatest Christian women of the 20th century. The heart of the gospel is forgiveness. PG-13 | 1hr 55min

 

Prayer Guides Available The Muslim holiday of Ramadan begins 4/2. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for them. Let us pray for our Muslim neighbors around the world during this time that they would come to know the One True God! Prayer Guides available for pick up at the Info Desk & Welcome Table. Children’s edition now available!

 

Wifi Update Buddy has been working hard on our network for the past 2 weeks to update it and make it more efficient. You will now want to use “DFBC Guest” to access the internet. No password needed.

 

More Home Groups! We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq.

 

Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

 

FBC Connect Starts Sunday 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 today, 3/20 & 4/3 in the Conference Room (across from the church office) during the Sunday School hour.

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Hamburger BBQ & Baked Beans & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

 

Welcome Egg Hunters Ages 3 to 6th grade! This is not only a time of fun but also centered on the gospel! Bring a friend! Register kiddos for our egg hunt by listing their names & ages on your connect card. The egg hunt will start at 9:15am in the gym. Sign-up by Sunday (4/10) so we have eggs & goodie bags for everyone!

 

Easter Breakfast It’s back!! Following the Easter SonRise service, we’ll head to the gym to enjoy a hearty breakfast together! Please sign up by Sunday (4/10) on your connect card. Help Needed! If you would like to help with the breakfast, please also note this in your sign up!

 

Memorial Easter Flowers Potted Easter flowers may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $10. They will be available to take home on Easter Sunday after the services. Please contact the church office by SUNDAY (4/10) to participate.

 

Easter Choir Practices are on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal. Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!

 

Free Booklet: The Case for Easter This “investigation” into Christ’s death answers three crucial questions seekers ask: Was Jesus’ death a sham? Was his tomb really empty? Was he seen alive after his death on the cross? Strobel’s award-winning skills as a legal journalist will persuade even the most hard-boiled skeptics to reconsider Jesus’ death and resurrection. Grab your copy at the Tract Rack or Welcome Table!

Easter themed tracts also available at the Tract Rack!

 

New Devotionals Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Keys for Kids & Our Daily Bread LARGE Print for April | May | June!

 

Baptism Sundays Coming April 24th | June 19 (Father’s Day) – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your
connect card by 4/10 (Palm Sunday)!

 

Spring Clean Up – Saturday, April 9 | 8A-1P – Join us in taking care of the building and property God has given us! Then stick around for a pizza lunch! Great for all ages and abilities! Contact the church office to sign up.

 

College Care Ministry Suggested items to donate by April 3rd:

Donation bin is located by the Kitchen. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering. * * Student Info is due April 3rd – See Connect Card! * * Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed. Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 4/12 @ 6pm!

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom Contact office for meeting codes

 

Kitchen Call!! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dishwashing! This well-loved ministry will be back in action soon and needs help! Contact the office!

 

Fishnet Meeting this Week This group of ladies meets Thursdays 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

 

Full Time Position Available at FBC! If you are interested in applying for our Children’s Ministry Director position, pick up an informational packet at the Info Desk. For questions, please reach out to the deacon overseeing the search for this position, Malachi Courtney. We welcome those within FBC and those not from FBC to apply!

 

Wednesday Family Meal
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Meatball Hoagies with Salad & Fruit & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Fall Festival What’s Happening?

Did we mention this was a free event? How Can I Help? Station sign-ups are in the newsletter and main foyer on Sundays. We are so excited to reach our community for Christ in this new capacity, so many thanks in advance! Questions? Call the office at (570) 275-1511. Info cards available soon for you to handout.

 

October is Pastor Appreciation Month Card boxes are available in the main foyer for card drop-offs.

 

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

 

Candy Collection & Help for Trunk-or-Treat  The Danville Primary School will be hosting their Trunk-or-Treat on 10/27 from 5-7pm and FBC will have a trunk present! Here are a few ways you can help:

 

College Care Ministry Donation bin is located by the Kitchen.Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to help with postage. Please designate “College ministry” and place in the offering.Student Info is due by Oct 24 – See Connect Card!Submit student info even if info hasn’t changed

Help us pack and pray over the boxes on 10/25 @ 6pm!Suggested items to donate by October 17:

Church Family Reunion  Sunday, October 10 @ 12pm in the Gym. The members of the Courtney family Home Group cordially invites everyone to join them in the gym following the 10:30 service for a time of good food and fellowship! They’ll bring the pork, you bring a side dish or dessert to share! No sign up needed.

 

New Devos In Check out the Tract Rack to pick up your new Large Print Our Daily Bread and Keys for Kids devotionals for October | November | December

 

LuoPad Ministry This Thursday @ 9:30AM. This dynamic group of ladies will meet on the first Thursday of each month to assemble sanitary garments for women in third world countries. 1000’s have been made and sent around the world already!

 

Blood Drive Happening Monday, Oct. 11. Stop by the BFLC (gym) from 1-6pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood and is taking every precaution to keep everyone safe during their collections.

 

Bible Study Wednesdays Meeting in Room 226 (2nd floor) | 6PM – Join Pastor Paul Wednesdays on his journey through the book of John. All are welcome and only a Bible is needed.

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom
THURSDAYs  7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online: 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260

 

Missionary Reception Sunday – Mike & Debbie Bannon – Mike and Debbie have served Muslims in Kenya, Lithuanians in Lithuania, a motley crew in Galway, Ireland, and more! Now we have the privilege to catch up with them this Sunday night at 7PM to see what God has been doing through them recently! Dessert Donations Welcome!

 

Bible Study Wednesdays – Room 226 (2nd floor) | 6PM – Join Pastor Paul Wednesdays on his journey through the book of John. All are welcome and only a Bible is needed.

 

Fishnet Meeting this Week This group of ladies meets Thursdays 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

 

Full Time Position Available at FBC! If you are interested in applying for our Children’s Ministry Director position, pick up an informational packet at the Info Desk. For questions, please reach out to the deacon overseeing the search for this position, Malachi Courtney. We welcome those within FBC and those not from FBC to apply!

 

Family Meal Wednesday
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Chicken Divan & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Fall Festival We are so thankful for the many years we’ve been able to have our Trunk-or-Treat event and for Ruth Ann Hawkins’ organizing of it. The town of Danville has caught “Trunk-or-Treat” fever and now this fun event has many new homes (Danville Primary School – 10/27, The Pointe Drive-in – 10/16). So we decided to do 2 things:

So How Can I Help? We’ll be collecting LOTS of candy!! Donation Locations will be available next Sunday in the Main Foyer & Gym. Help us pack goodie bags to hand out! Date TBD.

 

Football Chapel THIS Friday! Games for the Danville High School Football team are upon us, as are football chapels! The guys meet at 6am on
Friday mornings prior to games for prayer and devotions…and breakfast!! We are looking for help in the kitchen to make breakfast sandwiches for these hungry guys. If you are interested, contact the church office.

 

Church Family Reunion!! Sunday, October 10 @ 12pm in the Gym – The members of the Courtney family Home Group cordially invites everyone to join them in the gym following the 10:30 service for a time of good food and fellowship! They’ll bring the pork, you bring a side dish or dessert to share! No sign up needed.

 

Help Needed in Following Areas:

Call us for more info!

 

Ladies Open Door Bible Study – Tuesdays Starting 9/28 @ 9AM & Wednesdays Starting 9/29 @ 6PM – Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead you through the Letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come. Sign up today in the main lobby or scan code! Grab your workbook also for a suggested donation of $18. Nursery care is available! Questions? Contact Heather Hess.

 

Church Business Meeting – THIS THURSDAY @ 7PM – Discussion & Vote on the new potential Elder position & Children’s Ministry Director Update. Grab Your Report at the Info Desk or Welcome Table!

 

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference – Hershey, PA Feb. 11-13, 2021 – 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. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom
THURSDAYs  7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online: 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260

 

Midweek Meal
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Sunday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Pork BBQ Sandwich with Carrot & Raisin Salad & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Missionary Reception Today at 7PM – Paul & Salwa Ameen – Born and raised as a Muslim in Egypt, firstborn of the imam of the mosque, trained to be a Muslim evangelist, Paul’s life was interrupted by the Lord in 1997 and he converted to Christianity. Salwa was born in Egypt into a traditional Christian family, and accepted the Lord as her Savior at a Christian conference while in the fourth grade. Join us in the gym as we catch up with the Ameens to hear what God has been doing through them as they strive to reach the Muslim world with the hope of the gospel. Dessert Donations Welcome! Next Sunday: Catch up with the Bannons!!

 

Fishnet Meeting this Week This group of ladies meets Thursdays 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, contact Donna Outt

 

Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. NOTE: items must be individually wrapped prior to drop off. Many heartfelt thanks!

 

Full Time Position Available at FBC If you are interested in applying for our Children’s Ministry Director position, pick up an informational packet at the Info Desk. For questions, please reach out to the deacon overseeing the search for this position, Malachi Courtney. We welcome those within FBC and those not from FBC to apply!

 

PLAY BALL! Our next softball game is happening Sunday (9/19) following the 10:30am service. Sr. High and older, men & women, are invited to play, weather pending. Let Pastor John know if you are interested in playing.

 

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference  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. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.

 

Bible Study Wednesdays – Room 226 (2nd floor) | 6PM – Join Pastor Paul starting this Wednesday, on his journey through the book of John. All are welcome and only a Bible is needed.

 

Church Business Meeting – THURSDAY, Sept. 30 @ 7PM – Discussion on the new potential Elder position & Children’s Ministry Director Update. Reports will be available for next Sunday

 

Help Needed in Following Areas:

Call us for more info!

 

Ladies Open Door Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 9AM beginning 9/28 & Wednesdays @ 6PM beginning 9/29 – Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead you through the Letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come. Sign up in the main lobby! Grab your workbook also for a suggested donation of $18. Nursery care is available! Questions? Contact Heather Hess.

 

DivorceCare Divorced? Separated? Struggling in your marriage? Divorce Care is a special seminar and support group that will walk with you through topics like, What’s happening to me?, Facing My Anger, KidCare, Forgiveness, Financial Survival and more. Registration cost is $15. Begins Wednesday in Room 104/2nd Floor hallway that parallels the gym. Questions? Contact Dolly Smith.

 

Bells of Joy are Back Handbell choir has started up for the Fall. You still have time to check it out! Rehearsals are on Mondays, from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Note: you need to be able to read music.

 

Home Groups – We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom
THURSDAYs  7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online – 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260

 

Midweek Meal – Wed, September 15
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Baked Potato Bar & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Ladies Open Door Bible Study  TUESDAYS (9/28) @ 9AM | WEDNESDAYS (9/29) @ 6PM – Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead you through the letter of 2 Corinthians in “All Things New”, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come. Sign up today in the main lobby. Grab your workbook also for a suggested donation of $18. Nursery care is available! Questions? Contact Heather Hess.

 

New Our Daily Breads Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Sept. | Oct. | Nov.!

 

Kitchen Call!  Wednesday Family meals have begun! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dishwashing! This well-loved ministry is back in action and needs help! Circle K on your connect card or call the office!

 

Fishnet Meeting this Week This group of ladies meets Thursdays 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

 

Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. NOTE: items must be individually wrapped prior to drop off. Many heartfelt thanks! Wanna join the team? Sign up for a Sunday at the food table! The team will walk you through what you need to know!

 

PackHOPE Thank You Thanks to everyone who helped! And a Special Thanks to Donna Outt for coordinating this event!

 

DivorceCare Divorced? Separated? Struggling in your marriage? Divorce Care is a special seminar and support group that will walk with you through topics like, What’s happening to me?, Facing My Anger, KidCare, Forgiveness, Financial Survival and more. Registration cost is $15. Begins Wednesday in Room 104/2nd Floor hallway that parallels the gym. Questions? Contact Dolly Smith.

 

Save The Date! Church Business Meeting Thursday, Sept. 30 @ 7pm

 

Missionary Receptions  Join us at 7PM for these opportunities to catch up with our missionaries and be encouraged by the work God is doing through them! Dessert Donations Welcome!

 

FBC Connect Class Begins Sunday @ 9:15 in the FBC Conference Room. 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 3-part class 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 office!

 

Nursery Now Available During the 10:30 Sunday Service & Wednesday Evenings

 

Bells of Joy are Back Handbell choir is starting up for the Fall. Now is a great time to check it out! Our first rehearsal will be on Monday,
September 13 from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Note: you need to be able to read music.

 

Home Groups We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq

 

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference 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. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen. Interested in attending? Contact the church office.

 

PLAY BALL! Our next softball game is happening NEXT SUNDAY (9/19) following the 10:30am service. Sr. High and older, men & women, are invited to play, weather pending. Want to play? Contact Pastor John.

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom
WEDNESDAYs 7PM Zoom Bible Study & Prayer Meeting  Meeting ID: 882 0581 5427 | Passcode: 697056
THURSDAYs 7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online: 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260

 

Midweek Meal
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Hamburgers, hot dogs, Mac-n-Cheese & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

New Our Daily Breads  Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Sept. | Oct. | Dec.!

 

Ladies Open Door Bible Study TUESDAYS (9/28) @ 9AM | WEDNESDAYS (9/29) @ 6PM – Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead you through the letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come. Grab your workbook also for a suggested donation of $18. Nursery care is available! Questions? Contact Heather Hess

 

Kitchen Call  Wednesday Family meals begin September 8th! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dish washing! This well-loved ministry will be back in action soon and needs help! Contact the office!

 

Fishnet Meeting NEXT Week This group of ladies meets Thursdays 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! Interested? Contact Donna Outt.

 

Breakfast Sweets Needed  Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. NOTE: items must be individually wrapped prior to drop off. Many heartfelt thanks! Wanna join the team? Sign up for a Sunday at the food table! The team will walk you through what you need to know!

 

PackHope Event is happening this Saturday!

Location: HERE at FBC!
Ages: 12 yrs. and older
Financial Goal: $26,000 – pays for 78,000 meals
Volunteer Goal: 108 people/shift
Shift Schedules: Two shifts: 8:30am & 11am
Questions? Contact Donna Outt

More Info | Registration | Donate: danvillefirstbaptist.org/packhope/

 

Save The Date  Church Business Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 30 @ 7pm

 

Missionary Receptions  Join us at 7pm for these rare opportunities to catch up with our missionaries & be encouraged by the work God is doing through them! Dessert Donations Welcome!

 

Home Groups We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq

 

Couples Bible Study  Married? Planning to? Join Pastor John and Shelly as they go on a 4-week journey through The Crazy Cycle. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs sheds light on an often overlooked, yet indispensable element of a healthy marriage—respect. Combining biblical instruction with scientific expertise, Emerson provides insight into the unique ways in which God has designed both men and women and how they can rightly embrace their differences in marriage. Workbooks are a suggested donation of $5 each. The group will meet in the back of the sanctuary. Sign up today in the main foyer or at the welcome table in the gym!

 

FBC Connect Class – Sept. 12, 19, 26 – 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 3-part class 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 office!

 

DivorceCare Divorced? Separated? Struggling in your marriage? Divorce Care is a special seminar and support group that will walk with you through topics like, What’s happening to me?, Facing My Anger, KidCare, Forgiveness, Financial Survival and more. Registration cost is $15. Begins 9/15 in Room 104/2nd Floor hallway that parallels the gym. Questions? Contact Dolly Smith.

 

Nursery Now Available 10:30 Service & Wednesday Evenings. 

 

Bells of Joy are Back Handbell choir is starting up for the Fall. Now is a great time to check it out! Our first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 13 from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Note: you need to be able to read music.

 

The Prison Ministry teams are meeting at the North Central Secure Treatment Unit here in Danville each week! If you are interested in the men’s prison ministry contact Jim Cunfer and for women’s, contact Dawn Carr.

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom
WEDNESDAYs  7PM Zoom Bible Study & Prayer Meeting Meeting ID: 882 0581 5427 | Passcode: 697056
THURSDAYs  7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online: 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260

 

Midweek Meal
Served: 4:45-5:45PM | Suggested Donation is $3/person or $10/family
Sign Up by Monday: Ramp Bulletin Board, in SBS class or call the office
Menu: Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans & the desserts you bring. Desserts are on a donation basis; feel free to share a dessert any time.
Special Needs: If you know of a shut-in or elderly person you would like to deliver a meal to, please sign them up and indicate “Shut-In”. Meals for special needs are free of charge.

 

Awana begins THIS Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Register your 3 year old to 6th grader at danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana

 

DivorceCare  Divorced? Separated? Struggling in your marriage? Divorce Care is a special seminar and support group that will walk with you through topics like, What’s happening to me?, Facing My Anger, KidCare, Forgiveness, Financial Survival and more. Registration cost is $15. Begins 9/15 in Room 104/2nd Floor hallway that parallels the gym. Questions? Contact Dolly Smith.

 

New Our Daily Breads Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Sept. | Oct. | Dec.

 

PackHOPE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH!!
Event Location: HERE!
Ages: 12 yrs. and older
Financial Goal: $26,000 – pays for 78,000 meals
Volunteer Goal: 72 people/shift
Shift Schedules: Two shifts: 8:30am & 11am
Questions? Contact Donna Outt

More Info, Registration, Donate: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/packhope/

 

Remember those M&M Tubes? Donations from returned tubes go to support the meals we’ll be packing at the PackHOPE event! $1 provides 3 meals! Tubes due back Sunday.

 

Kitchen Call Wednesday Family meals begin September 1st! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dishwashing! This well-loved ministry will be back in action soon and needs help! Call the office!

 

Fishnet Meeting this Week This group of ladies meets Thursdays 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

 

Breakfast Sweets Needed! Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. NOTE: items must be individually wrapped prior to drop off. Many heartfelt thanks! Wanna join the team? Sign up for a Sunday at the food table! The team will walk you through what you need to know!

 

MOPS Registration is Open Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is part of an international movement to connect moms who have one or more children ages birth to kindergarten. Their goal is to provide you with a tribe of supportive women as you navigate the world of motherhood, faith, and life together. MOMSNEXT is for moms with school aged kiddos. REGISTER BY THIS WEDNESDAY! FOR MORE INFO: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/mops/. Note: you must register with FBC and with www.mops.org/

 

Home Groups We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq

 

FBC Connect Class Sept. 12, 19 & 26 9:15 AM 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 3-part class 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 office!

 

LuoPad Ministry This Thursday @ 9:30AM – This dynamic group of ladies will meet on the first Thursday of each month to assemble sanitary garments for women in third world countries. 1000’s have been made and sent around the world already!

 

The Barnabas Basket is a monthly food collection that takes place on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). All donations are given to the Danville Food Bank. The basket will be located in main foyer. September: Canned Veggies

 

Football Chapel THIS Friday! Games for the Danville High School Football team are upon us, as are football chapels! The guys meet at 6:55am on Friday mornings prior to games for prayer and devotions…and breakfast! We are looking for help in the kitchen to make breakfast sandwiches for these hungry guys. If you are interested, contact the church office.

 

Nursery attendants are now available during the 10:30 Service & Wednesday Evenings!

 

Bells of Joy are Back! Handbell choir is starting up for the Fall. Now is a great time to check it out! Our first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 13 from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Note: you need to be able to read music.

 

The Prison Ministry teams are meeting at the North Central Secure Treatment Unit here in Danville each week! If you are interested in the men’s prison ministry contact Jim Cunfer and for women’s, contact Dawn Carr.

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom
WEDNESDAYs 7PM Zoom Bible Study & Prayer Meeting  Meeting ID: 882 0581 5427 | Passcode: 697056
THURSDAYs 7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online: 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260

 

Family Meal Sign-ups begin next week! Sign up sheets will be available in adult Sunday school classes, on the ramp bulletin board and in the Friday newsletters. Signing up you and/or your family for the Wednesday family meal is a tremendous help to our kitchen team so they know how much food to make. The Kitchen team will continue their ministry to our sweet shut-ins! If you would like to bring a meal to shut-in, sign them up, note ”shut-in” and the kitchen team will box the meal up for you to pick up.

 

Ladies Open Door Fall Bible Study will be back on Tuesdays (starting on 9/28 at 9am) and on Wednesdays (starting on 9/29 at 6pm)! These will be in-person meetings. More information to come!

 

Fishnet Meeting This group of ladies meets Thursdays 9AM-12 noon at the home of Linda Beyer. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Donna Outt.

 

Breakfast Sweets Needed Our Sunday morning Coffee Hour team would be grateful for any homemade or store-bought breakfast foods. Please drop off in the kitchen before 9am. NOTE: items must be individually wrapped prior to drop off. Many heartfelt thanks! Wanna join the team? Sign up for a Sunday at the food table! The team will walk you through what you need to know!

 

When: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH!!
Event Location: HERE!
Ages: 12 yrs. and older
Financial Goal: $26,000 – pays for 78,000 meals
Volunteer Goal: 72 people/shift

Shift Schedules: Two shifts – 8:30am and 11:00am
Questions? Call Donna Outt @ 570-594-6218

More Info | Registration | Donate: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/packhope/

 

Remember those M&M Tubes? Donations from returned tubes go to support the meals we’ll be packing at the PackHOPE event! $1 provides 3 meals! Return tubes by 8/29

 

FBC Connect Class  Happening Sept. 12, 19, 26 @ 9:15AM.  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 3-part class 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 office!

 

Kitchen Call  Wednesday Family meals begin September 1st! Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dishwashing! This well-loved ministry will be back in action soon and needs help. Contact the office.

 

MOPS Registration Open  Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is part of an |international movement to connect moms who have one or more children ages birth to kindergarten. Their goal is to provide you with a tribe of supportive women as you navigate the world of motherhood, faith, and life together. MOMSNEXT is for moms with school aged kiddos!!  REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1st! FOR MORE INFO: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/mops/.  You must register with FBC and with www.mops.org/

 

Awana Info  Registration is open for children ages 3yrs to 6th grade!!  danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana/

Prison Ministry Update! The men’s prison ministry received the green light to begin again!! Praise God!! They are headed back to the North Central Secure Treatment Unit here in Danville starting this week. Prayer begins in the parking lot at 7pm prior to visits (Tuesdays at Focus Unit and
Wednesdays at Hope Unit). The desperate need that this ministry is meeting requires as many godly men that would come forward. The women’s prison ministry is already in their 7th week of meeting! This faithful group of women meet Monday evenings to bring the good news of hope and spiritual freedom to the women of North Central Secure Treatment Unit. If you are interested in the prison ministry, contact Jim Cunfer.

 

Football Chapel Starting Soon!  The Danville High School Football team will begin their game lineup soon and so will football chapels! The guys meet at 6am on Friday mornings prior to games for prayer and devotions…and breakfast!!  We are looking for a help in the kitchen to make breakfast sandwiches for these hungry guys. If you are interested, contact the church office. Schedule coming soon!

 

Home Groups  We are currently looking for facilitators and host homes! If you would like info or to sign up, call the office or check out www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/home-groups-faq

 

Connect Weekly on Zoom
WEDNESDAYs 7PM Zoom Bible Study & Prayer Meeting  Meeting ID: 882 0581 5427 | Passcode: 697056
THURSDAYs  7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
SUNDAYs Classes meeting online: 9:15AM – Dan Jones with Adult Fellowship are meeting in-person AND on Zoom! – Meeting ID: 810 1520 7879 | Password: 446260