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Sunday, October 3, 2021

Posted on Oct 2, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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?

Live Music | Hayrides | Obstacle Courses
Hot Dogs & Hamburgers | Cotton Cady
Hot Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa | Corn Hole
Apple Dumplings & Ice Cream | Pop Corn
Gospel Tent | Toddler Area ….AND MORE!!

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:

Pray for safety & that the gospel would reach searching hearts
Candy donations! Donation bins located in main foyer and gym
Help pack 900 goodie bags on Thursday 10/21 @ 9AM in the gym
Help with event! Call the office if you want to get in on the fun!

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:

Gum
Hot Chocolate
Easy Mac & Cheese (envelopes)
Highlighters
Raisins (small boxes)
Ramen noodles (not cups)
Post-It Notes
Command Strips
Breakfast/Cereal/Protein Bars
Hard Candy
Tic-Tacs/Mints
Individual Pkg. of Trail Mix/Nuts
Lifesavers
Pencils/Pens
Packages of crackers
Chapstick
Tissue Packets
Indiv. Rice Krispie Treats
Sticky Tac
Microwave Popcorn
Treat-sized choc. Candy

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

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

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:

Make a Trunk (or tent or trailer) and be a presence at the Danville Primary School’s event!
Still go BIG and have a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30th from 1-4pm!!!! We have a lot of great ideas and will share them soon!!

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:

Sunday Morning Coffee Hour
Wednesday Family Meal
Awana – help with Sparks group (K-2nd)

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.

Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Posted on Sep 18, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!!

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.

Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/

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:

Sunday Morning Coffee Hour
Wednesday Family Meal
Awana – help with Sparks group (K-2nd)

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

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Posted on Sep 11, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

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!

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!

9/19 | Paul Ameen with Missions Door
9/26 | Mike & Debbie Bannon with World Venture

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

Cost of Event: $175 per couple
Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/

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

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Posted on Sep 4, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

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!

9/19 | Paul Ameen with Missions Door
9/26 | Mike & Debbie Bannon with World Venture

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.

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Posted on Aug 28, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Posted on Aug 21, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

PackHOPE

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!

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/

Wed. @ 7 pm – Leader Training (chapel)
8/25 @ 7 pm – Parent/Guardian Night and Early Shopping (chapel)
9/1 @ 6 pm – First Club Night!!!

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

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Posted on Aug 14, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOPS REGISTRATION NOW 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! You must register with FBC and with www.mops.org/. FOR MORE INFO visit www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/mops/.

Awana Club Info – Register kiddos ages 3yrs to 6th grade at danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana/

Wed. @ 7 pm – Leader Training (chapel)
8/25 @ 7 pm – Parent/Guardian Night and Early Shopping (chapel)
9/1 @ 6 pm – First Club Night!!!

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!

Lost Something? Check out our Lost & Found display in the gym! Anything left after TODAY will be either donated or disposed of.

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.

PackHOPE Event – Sept. 11, 2021
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? 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! Return tubes by 8/29.

Prison Ministry Update The men’s prison ministry received the green light to begin again!! Praise God!! They’ll be 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.

FBC Summer Reading Program Our Library Summer Reading Program is wrapping up today. Return your signed race card to the library and earn a prize once you have crossed the finish line! A parent/guardian signature is required on your completed card for prize eligibility. Cards are due by TODAY (8/15)!

Softball Game Sunday We’ll see you after the 10:30 service on 8/15 at our ball field! Sr. High and older, men and women, are welcome to play. Lunch will be provided. Bring own equipment. (Disclaimer: Game is weather pending)

Blanket Collection for Unto From locust infestations to forest fires, to floods, blankets have been in high demand! As a result, Unto, formerly GAiN, is in dire need of replenishing their blanket stock and is collecting new or gently-used blankets. Our collection point is in the main foyer through today!

Christian Literature Collection We’ll be collecting gently used Bibles, Christian books, CD’s and DVD’s. All materials will be brought to the Experience Missions collection point in Williamsport who will sort, organize and ship it around the world! Note: No Guidepost, please. Our collection point is in the main foyer through today!

Connect Weekly on Zoom
WEDNESDAYs 7PM Zoom Bible Study & Prayer Meeting Meeting ID: 882 0581 5427 | Passcode: 697056
THURSDAYs 7PM Tae’s Home Group is back! – 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

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Posted on Aug 7, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PackHOPE Event – September 11 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.

Family Fun Next Sunday We’ll be having another softball game following the 10:30am service August 15! Sr. High and older, men & women, are invited to play pending the weather. Want to play? Contact Pastor John.

IF Gathering Bonus Event On August 11 at 7PM all ladies from senior high up to age 99 are welcome to join us in the Chapel to enjoy a message from one of the wonderful speakers of the IF Gathering team! The cost is $5 per person or free to those who paid to go to the IF event in April.

Lost Something? Check out our Lost & Found display in the gym! Anything left after August 15th will be either donated or disposed of.

MOPS REGISTRATION NOW 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! www.danvillefirstbaptist.org/mops/ OR /momsnext/ AND AT www.mops.org/

Awana Registration is Open – We are welcoming ages 3yrs to 6th grade! danvillefirstbaptist.org/awana/
Dates to Remember

8/18 @ 7 pm – Leader Training (chapel)
8/25 @ 7 pm – Parent/Guardian Night and Early Shopping (chapel)
9/1 @ 6 pm – First Club Night!!!

Montour-Delong Fair Vesper Service TONIGHT! @ 7pm – Vesper Services by First Baptist Church Praise and Worship Group, Candlelight by
4-H. Free Will Offering – (Montour County K-9 Unit & Autism Speaks). Join us at the fair’s pavilion – 5848 Broadway Rd, Danville, PA 17821

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

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!

Next Baptism Sunday: Aug. 15 – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by 8/8!

Blood Drive Monday, Aug. 9th – 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.

Blanket Collection for Unto From locust infestations to forest fires to floods, blankets have been in high demand! As a result, Unto, formerly GAiN, is in dire need of replenishing their blanket stock and is collecting new or gently-used blankets.

Christian Literature Collection We’ll be collecting gently used Bibles, Christian books, CD’s and DVD’s. All materials will be brought to the
Experience Missions collection point in Williamsport who will sort, organize and ship it around the world! Note: No Guidepost, please. * Collection points are located in the main foyer *

Connect Weekly on Zoom
WEDNESDAYs 7PM Zoom Bible Study & Prayer Meeting Meeting ID: 882 0581 5427 | Passcode: 697056
THURSDAYs 7PM – Tae’s Home Group will be back next Thursday (8/19)!
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

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Posted on Jul 31, 2021 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meal Trains The following families recently welcomed new babies and we’d like to help them by taking them meals! If you’re interested in helping, type the links below into your browser or call the office!

Jason & Michelle George: https://mealtrain.com/z08k2y
Andy & Jen Peckham: https://mealtrain.com/62llwk

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!

Family Fun! We’ll be having another softball game following the 10:30am service on Sunday, August 15th! Sr. High and older, men & women, are invited to play pending the weather. Want to play? Contact Pastor John.

Happening This 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. August’s Need: Peanut Butter & Saltines

Fishnet Sabbatical This group of ladies will be back in action on August 12th!

Lost Something? Check out our Lost & Found display in the gym! Anything left over after August 15th will be either donated or disposed of.

Special Business Meeting: The Recap 56 members met last Sunday to heartily welcome Alexis Mabbitt and Gary McRae into membership! The motion from the Trustees to sell the 2001 Chevy Express van was also unanimously approved as well.

Knoebel’s Summer Campground Ministry Join our own Terry Davis and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen as they share the good news each Sunday!

9am – Knoebels: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided

Next Baptism Sunday is Aug. 15. If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by Next Sunday!

Blood Drive Monday, Aug. 9th – 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.

Connect Weekly on Zoom
WEDNESDAYs 7PM Zoom Bible Study & Prayer Meeting Meeting ID: 882 0581 5427 | Passcode: 697056
THURSDAYs 7PM – Tae’s Home Group will be back August 19th
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