UPDATE: 2018 Houston Relief Missions Trip – The trip has been set!!! The official dates are January 13-20. There are only a few spots left! If you’re interested in joining the team, please call the church office at (570) 275-1511.

Calling All Orchestra Instrument Musicians! On Christmas Eve, we invite our talented musicians to come together and play a few hymns for the Christmas Eve traditional service (7:30pm).  If you are interested in playing, please contact Pastor John by emailing pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org for music and information (rehearsal, etc.).

Holiday Offerings Our members voted to split the Thanksgiving Offering between Christmas gifts for our missionaries and our relief mission trip to Houston, TX in January. The Christmas Offering will be allocated towards future vision of our Building Fund.

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this month.

Baptism Service A Baptism Service has been scheduled for Sunday, January 21st at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, or would like more information please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office to be connected with a pastor.

Life Group Starting! Ted & Susan Hancock welcome you to their home for a Life Group Study beginning January 18th from 7-8:30pm. More info to come. If you are interested in joining please call or text them.

Midweek Meals & Ministries Will Resume on January 3rd!

Christmas Cookies for Our Shut-Ins – We’ll be plating up a yummy assortment of Christmas cookies for our Shut-ins beginning at 4pm in the kitchen then dividing into groups to go caroling! If you would like to provide cookies, please bring them to the kitchen Dec. 16-17.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, our Sunday School program is sponsoring a Tree of Love, located in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament and return the unwrapped gift items in a Christmas-style gift bag or bags to the church office by Dec. 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thank you!

New Year’s Eve Celebration! Join us in the BFLC at 5pm for Dinner & a Movie! We’ll be enjoying Italian food & watching The Case For Christ! The true story of Lee Strobel an investigative journalist – and avowed atheist – who applies his skills to disprove the Christian faith of his wife… with life-altering results.

New Years SKI TRIP! Dec. 31-Jan.1 – All young adults are invited! Bring your friends!

Destination: Ski Sawmill during their New Year’s Eve Special

Transportation: Church Van

Overnight Accommodations: Three Springs in Morris, PA

Cost: $50 – Due December 24th

    Includes: Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Transportation

Additional Cost: Lift Tickets: $21, Ski Rentals: $16, 

    Snowboard Rentals: $18, Helmet Rentals: $4,
     Group Lesson for 1 hour: $15

DECEMBER EVENTS

New Years SKI TRIP! Dec. 31-Jan.1 – All young adults are invited! Bring your friends!

Destination: Ski Sawmill during their New Years Eve Special

Transportation: Church Van

Overnight Accommodations: Three Springs in Morris, PA

Cost: $50 – Due December 24th; Includes: Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Transportation

Baptism Service A Baptism Service has been scheduled for Sunday, January 21st at 6pm. If you are interested in being baptized, or would like more information please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office to be connected with a pastor.

Last Chance for Memorial Poinsettias! These can be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please call the church office by December 14th to place your order.

Christmas Tracts & More! Check out the Tract Rack for holiday inspired tracts, 2018 calendars, as well as the new Our Daily Bread devotional. These free resources help in sharing encouragement and the good news!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 12/13 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Hot Dogs, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Apple Sauce & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, December 11 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.

Special Business Meeting Outcome: Our members voted last Sunday to split the Thanksgiving Offering between Christmas gifts for our missionaries and our relief mission trip to Houston, TX in January. The Christmas Offering will be allocated towards future vision of our Building Fund.

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this month.

Life Group Starting! Ted & Susan Hancock welcome you to their home for a Life Group Study beginning January 18th from 7-8:30pm. More info to come. If you are interested in joining please call or text them.

Ministry Fair 2018 has been scheduled for Sunday, January 14th at 9:15am. We are so excited to share with our church body all the different areas one can be the hands and feet of Jesus! Each ministry is encouraged to setup a table to explain their ministry to info seekers. The theme this year is: Gifts Given, Gifts Shared. Heads of ministries, if you did not receive the Ministry Fair Info Sheet, please contact Ruth Ann Hawkins.

FBC Connect Class Continues! 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! The final session of this class is on December 17 in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Weather Cancellations If you are ever wondering if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather, check out the following:

• Our website: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org
• Radio Stations WPGM (96.7 FM & 1570 AM) and WGRC (107.7 FM, 91.3 FM, 90.7 FM & 107.1 FM) will be notified
• Danville School Decisions – If Danville Schools are dismissed early or cancelled on a Wednesday, then our Wednesday evening Family Dinner and activities are cancelled as well.

Christmas Cookies for Our Shut-Ins – We’ll be plating up a yummy assortment of Christmas cookies for our Shut-ins beginning at 4pm in the kitchen then dividing into groups to go caroling! If you would like to provide cookies, please bring them to the kitchen December 16 or 17.

Children’s Clothes Needed – Good Samaritan Mission is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at 491 Ferry Street, Danville. Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use will be passed along to GAiN.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, our Sunday School program is sponsoring a Tree of Love, located in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament and return the unwrapped gift items in a Christmas-style gift bag or bags to the church office by December 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thanks for caring!

Cookies & Caroling – December 15 – Caroling down Mill Street. We’ll be meeting up with others from Redeemer & Iron Mill churches by the FNB Bank at 6pm to carol, then heading to Redeemer for cookies & hot cocoa.  December 17 – Caroling to our dear Shut-ins. We’ll be plating up a yummy assortment of Christmas cookies for our Shut-ins beginning at 4pm in the kitchen then dividing into groups to go caroling! Cookies are Needed! If you would like to provide cookies, please bring them to the kitchen December 16 or 17.

The Barnabas Basket – During the first weekend of every month, FBC collects food items for the Danville Food Bank. The collection basket will be in the Foyer today. The need for December is Canned Goods.

Memorial Poinsettias can now be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please call the church office by December 14th to place your order.

Christmas Tracts & More! Check out the Tract Rack for holiday inspired tracts, 2018 calendars, as well as the new Our Daily Bread devotional. These free resources help in sharing encouragement and the good news!

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, December 6: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, December 4 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.

2018 Houston Relief Missions Trip – FBC is in the beginning stages of putting a relief missions trip together! We would be driving down to Houston, Texas to assist the hurricane stricken area from January 5-13. More details to come! If you’re interested in being on the team, please call the church office.

Special Business Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, December 3 at 9:10am in the sanctuary. It will be brief so you’ll have time for your Sunday Bible class. The items to be discussed will be the Thanksgiving & Christmas Offerings and how they will be allocated. All are welcome to attend, however only members can vote.

Christmas Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this month.Children’s Church Wraps up Sunday 12/3 This allows the children and adults helping to enjoy the special musical offerings during the Christmas season. Children’s Church will resume on January 7. Thank you Rosann & Team!

FBC Connect Class Begins this 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 on December 3, 10 & 17 in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday – With all of the recent tragedies happening, the Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, December 4th in the BFLC (gym).

Make a Difference! Do you wish you could share the gospel easily and naturally? Then you won’t want to miss the Make a Difference training seminar at Bloomsburg Christian Church on Saturday 12/9 from 9am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided. A Love Offering will be taken.  Reserve your seat today by calling (570) 784-3740.

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a
full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Children’s Clothes Needed – Good Samaritan Mission is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at 491 Ferry Street, Danville. Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use will be passed along to GAiN.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, our Sunday School program is sponsoring a Tree of Love, located in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament and return the unwrapped gift items in a Christmas-style gift bag or bags to the church office by December 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thanks for caring!

Christmas Gifts for Truckers! During the Christmas season, FBC has been partnering with Pastor Howard Long for many years  in his ministry to truck drivers  at the Buckhorn Chapel! This year’s need is fruit cups and cookies! If you would like to participate please bring your cookies, 4 per ziplock baggie, to the collection box in the kitchen on December 12 & 13. Fruit cups can be dropped off anytime until December 13 in the collection box in the kitchen.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 11/29 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Cheeseburger Pie, Carrot Raisin Salad & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, November 27 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.

Memorial Poinsettias: Poinsettias may be ordered in honor or in memory of a loved one. The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 no later than December  14th.

Special Business Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, December 3 at 9:10am in the sanctuary. It will be brief so you’ll have time for your Sunday Bible class. The items to be discussed will be the Thanksgiving & Christmas Offerings and how they will be allocated. All are welcome to attend, however only members can vote.

Thanksgiving Offering Envelopes are located in the pew racks this weekend.Make a Difference! Do you wish you could share the gospel easily and naturally? Then you won’t want to miss the Make a Difference training seminar at Bloomsburg Christian Church on Saturday 12/9 from 9am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided. A Love Offering will be taken.  Reserve your seat today by calling (570) 784-3740.

Dominican Republic Mission Trip!! Wellsboro First Baptist Church would like to invite any medical personnel to come along with them to the Dominican Republic January 6-16. There are 4 spots that need to be filled on their team. If you are interested, please contact Peggy Thomas at apthomas@epix.net by December 1st!

FBC Connect Class 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 on December 3, 10 & 17 in the Conference Room (across from the church office). If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office!

Red Cross Blood Drive Next Week: With all of the recent tragedies happening, the Red Cross needs your help with blood donations! Join us anytime between 1-6pm Monday, December 4th in the BFLC (gym).

Christmas Tracts & More! Check out the Tract Rack for holiday inspired tracts, 2018 calendars, as well as the new Our Daily Bread devotional. These free resources help in sharing encouragement and the good news!

Fishnet Partners! Fishnet Ministries processes large quantities of goods that will be sent to the mission field. This Thursday, they will be working on processing eye glasses in the BFLC from 9-12pm. All are welcome!

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a
full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Because of your Love In Action… Jubilee Kitchen was a big success! There was plenty of food and help to go around! Thank you to all who supported this event. A special thank you to those who helped serve; youth, Daughters of the Divine, the Jenney family and to Diane Gelbaugh who coordinated it!

Children’s Clothes Needed: Good Samaritan Mission is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off at 491 Ferry Street, Danville. Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use will be passed along to GAiN.

Christmas Tree of Love: Christmas is a time of giving! In that spirit, the Sunday School is sponsoring a Tree of Love. You will find the tree in the kitchen foyer. Each ornament represents a person and a gift request or suggestion. As God leads you, please take an ornament from the tree and return it unwrapped in a Christmas-style gift bag to the church office by December 17th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so it goes to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the card. Thanks for caring!

The Jubilee Kitchen is looking for Drivers! Volunteers are needed to pick up donuts and bread goods each Saturday morning at 8:00am from Dunkin Donuts, Weis and Giant, and deliver them to the Jubilee Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church. If interested, please call Nancy Davies, Director, at (570) 594-2512.

NO Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 11/22 – Please join us for our Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7:00PM.

Weather Cancellations If you are ever wondering if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather, here’s where you can find your answers:

• Our website: www.danvillefirstbaptist.org
• Radio Stations WPGM (96.7 FM & 1570 AM) and WGRC (107.7 FM, 91.3 FM, 90.7 FM & 107.1 FM) will be notified
• Danville School Decisions – If Danville Schools are dismissed early or cancelled on a Wednesday, then our Wednesday evening Family Dinner and activities are cancelled as well.

Children’s Clothes Needed: Good Samaritan Mission, 491 Ferry Street, Danville is always appreciative of gently used clothing for our economically challenged neighbors.  There is a special need at the present time for children’s clothing of all sizes.  Any clothing Good Samaritan Mission cannot use is passed along to GAiN.

New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. The new FBC address is 12 Brookside Drive, Danville, PA 17821.

The Jubilee Kitchen is looking for Drivers! Volunteers are needed to pick up donuts and bread goods each Saturday morning at 8:00am from Dunkin Donuts, Weis and Giant, and deliver them to the Jubilee Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church. If interested, please call Nancy Davies, Director, at (570) 594-2512.

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Teachers and Mentors Needed  Sunday Bible School is looking for teachers (primarily for our 2^nd grade class), assistants, and substitutes to provide our children with a firm spiritual foundation.  If you are willing to make this one year commitment, or would like to know more about it, please contact the office or call Lisa Houser, Superintendent.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 11/15 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Corn & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, November 13 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.

30 Hour Famine is Almost Here! Our Youth will be taking part in the 30 Hour Famine on November 17-18 to help raise awareness and funds. Would you stand with us in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Donations can be made online by going to our youth events page at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org or checks can be made out to World Vision and placed in the offering box on the wall by the office.

Church Administrator Position Opening With Fil retiring in January, FBC is beginning the search for our new Church Administrator! This is a
full-time salaried position. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ardie Kissinger.

Because of your Love In Action… THANK YOU!

• 107 Bibles were collected for WGRC’s 2017 Bible Drive
• 147.6 pounds of Pet Food was given to Awana for the Danville SPCA
• Mountains of candy were collected for Trunk-or-Treat
• The “largest amount of items” were given towards the College Care Packages in the program’s 10 year existence!

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 18! Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated for this meal. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh for dessert donations and/or if you would like to help out. CORRECTION: monetary donations can be made out to FBC with Jubilee Kitchen in the memo.

The Jubilee Kitchen is also looking for Drivers! Volunteers are needed to pick up donuts and bread goods each Saturday morning at 8:00am from Dunkin Donuts, Weis and Giant, and deliver them to the Jubilee Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church. If interested, please call Nancy Davies, Director, at (570) 594-2512.

A Heartfelt Thank You to All Active & Retired Military – “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” – Arthur Ashe. Thank you for sharing all of your pictures! They can be picked up in the main foyer on Sunday.

Midweek Meal: Wednesday, 11/1 Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Broasted Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Veggie & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, October 30 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.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card. You can also leave a little love on the bulletin board downstairs by the Sunday Bible School Office!

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen on November 18! Monetary donations and desserts would be greatly appreciated for this meal. Please contact Diane Gelbaugh if you are interested in making a dessert and/or if you would like to help out. See www.mahoningpresby.com for info on making monetary donations.

Greeters Wanted! Are you a friendly person? Join the Greeter Team! Help us welcome everyone to worship services (Saturday and Sunday), special services and/or events. Approximate time commitment is 30min! If you are interested please contact Linda Sue Davies.

30 Hour Famine is Coming! Our Youth will be taking part of the 30 Hour Famine on November 17-18 to help raise awareness and funds. Would you stand with us in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Donations can be made online by going to our youth events page at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org or checks can be made out to World Vision and placed in the offering box on the wall by the office.

Teachers and Mentors Needed  Sunday Bible School is looking for teachers (primarily for our 2^nd grade class), assistants, and substitutes to provide our children with a firm spiritual foundation.  If you are willing to make this one year commitment, or would like to know more about it, please contact the office or call Lisa Houser, Superintendent.

Online Giving is a GO! If you would prefer to tithe or donate online, then head over to www.danvillefirstbaptist.org, click Give Now, make a profile and you’re all set! Check out the tutorial video for additional help.

Pictures of Veterans Needed – During our Veterans Day Sunday services, FBC would like to honor any veteran who has served. Please send in a picture of your veteran in military dress, if possible, to the church office by November 9th. Please also include their name and which branch of the military they served in.

Power for Living & Weekly Prayer Sheets – These great resources are available each week at the Info Desk & on the wall beside the SBS Office (lower level).  Get yours today and be encouraged!

Check Out the Tract Rack! Halloween Tracts and 2018 calendars are now available at the Tract Rack located in the main lobby. You’ll find many other resources there like Our Daily Bread and much more!

Missionary Prayer Letters – Take a moment to pick one up outside of the chapel to see what our missionary families have been up to! You’ll not only gain a new appreciation for all they do but also have the ability to pray more specifically for their needs.

Fall Back – Remember to turn Your Clock Back next Sunday!

“Come & Help in The Kitchen!” With the crowds we’ve been getting, we are looking for more big hearts to help us out in the kitchen on Wednesday evenings. Here’s how you can help & the estimated time needed; Food Prep (3 hours), Setup (1 hour), Serving (1.5 hours) & Clean-up (1.5 hours). If you are interested, please call the office! 

2017 WGRC’s Bible Drive – Collection bin is in the Main Foyer until November 1st! WGRC is collecting gently used Bibles to be sent over to an English speaking area in Ghana, Africa!

Pet Food Collection – Collection bin is in the Chapel Foyer until October 31st! This is the Awana kiddos response to the verse, “the righteous care for the needs of their animals…” Proverbs 12:10a. All donations will be given to the Danville SPCA.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket is in the Main Foyer until November 9th! Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

Additional Ways to Help!

• Donate bags of candy (Bin downstairs by Kitchen)
• Help make & serve food that evening
• Sit at tables and hand out candy
• Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card. You can also leave a little love on the bulletin board downstairs by the Sunday Bible School Office!

Safe Church Class on Sunday 10/29: Anyone interested in working with children/youth at FBC must take this course as part of their Safe Church requirements. This class will be held at 9:15am in the BFLC. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Fishnet Partners! Fishnet Ministries processes large quantities of goods that will be sent to the mission field. This Thursday, they will be working on processing eye glasses in the BFLC from 9am-12pm. All are welcome!

Greeters Wanted! Are you a friendly person? Join the Greeter Team! Help us welcome everyone to worship services (Saturday and Sunday), special services and/or events. Approximate time commitment is 30min! If you are interested please contact Linda Sue Davies.

New! Foundations of Faith Class – This 6 week course began on 10/15 and is led by Pastor Paul at 9:15am during the Sunday Bible School hour in the Conference Room (across from the church office).

Blood Drive Organizer: FBC is looking for someone to coordinate blood drives in the BFLC 4 times per year. If you would like more information, please circle “B” on your connect card or call the church office.

“Come & Help in The Kitchen!” With the crowds we’ve been getting, we are looking for more big hearts to help us out in the kitchen on Wednesday evenings. Here’s how you can help & the estimated time needed; Food Prep (3 hours), Setup (1 hour), Serving (1.5 hours) & Clean-up (1.5 hours). Contact the church office if you are interested in helping. 

New Addresses: Keep ‘em Coming! If you have received notice that your address has changed, please let the church office know. An updated address directory will be printed in a few months to include the updates. The new FBC address is 12 Brookside Drive, Danville, PA 17821.

Feed-A-Friend of Montour County – Collection basket is in the Main Foyer until November 9th!Top Suggestions: Canned items such as vegetables, tuna, cranberry sauce, fruit – Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Soup, Boxed Stuffing, etc. No refrigerated or frozen items, please.

Pet Food Collection – Collection bin is in the Chapel Foyer until October 31st! This is the Awana kiddos response to the verse, “the righteous care for the needs of their animals…” Proverbs 12:10a. All donations will be given to the Danville SPCA.

2017 WGRC’s Bible Drive – Collection bin is in the Main Foyer until November 1st! WGRC is collecting gently used Bibles to be sent over to an English speaking area in Ghana, Africa!

Youth 30 Hour Famine – November 17-18 Would you stand with our Youth in praying for and/or donating to help us fight hunger? Donations can be made online by going to our youth events page at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org or checks can be made out to World Vision.

Disaster Relief Suggestions:

College Care Ministry – Mid-terms will be here before you know it!! The donation box is in the kitchen foyer until October 29.

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                                Individual Boxes of Raisins

  Glue Sticks                                   Highlighters 

  Treat-sized choc. Candy              Hard Candy

  Tic-Tacs/Mints                             Gum

  Lifesavers                                    Chapstick

  Pencils                                         Black or Blue Pens

  Tissue Packets                            Stamps

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.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Card boxes have been setup on a table in the main foyer if you would like to bless the pastors & their families with a card. You can also leave a little love on the bulletin board downstairs by the Sunday Bible School Office!

A Health & Wellness Fair will be held in the BFLC this Thursday, October 19 from 9AM-2PM. This is a free event that is open to the public. Health and wellness vendors will provide information on a variety of subjects.

GAiN October Packing Project! Donna & her team would like to extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to join them at the GAiN Warehouse in Lancaster October 18-21. Must provide own transportation. Warehouse is located at 1506 Quarry Road, Mt. Joy, PA 17552. Lunch & snacks are available for a free-will love offering.

MOSAIC (55yrs+) Outing – Our cruise down the Susquehanna on the Hiawatha is set for Monday 10/16. we’ll leave from the FBC parking lot at 5:00PM sharp! For those driving separately, the dock is located at 1500 West Third St, Williamsport. The Hiawatha leaves at 6:00pm rain or shine. Please bring “finger foods” to share during our time of fellowship under the pavilion afterwards. Bottled water will be provided. If you haven’t signed up and still want to come, there’s still room! Please contact Pastor Harry or Lynn asap to join the fun!

New! Foundations of Faith Class – This 6 week course began on 10/15 and is led by Pastor Paul at 9:15am during the Sunday Bible School hour in the Conference Room (across from the church office).

“Come & Help in The Kitchen!” With the crowds we’ve been getting, we are looking for more big hearts to help us out in the kitchen on Wednesday evenings. Here’s how you can help & the estimated time needed; Food Prep (3 hours), Setup (1 hour), Serving (1.5 hours) & Clean-up (1.5 hours). 

Upcoming Safe Church Classes: Anyone interested in working with children/youth at FBC must take this course as part of their Safe Church requirements. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

• 10/15 at 9:15am in the BFLC for FBC Security Personnel
• 10/29 at 9:15am in the BFLC open to everyone!

Teachers and Mentors Needed Sunday Bible School is looking for teachers (primarily for our 2^nd grade class), assistants, and substitutes to provide our children with a firm spiritual foundation.  If you are willing to make this one year commitment, or would like to know more about it, please contact the office or call Lisa Houser, Superintendent.

TRUNK OR TREAT Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30PM

Additional Ways to Help!

• Donate bags of candy (Bin downstairs by Kitchen)
• Help make & serve food that evening
• Sit at tables and hand out candy
• Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!