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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Posted on Jan 7, 2023 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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: Chicken Crescent Ring, Applesauce & 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.

2022 Giving Reports will be mailed out in January for tax purposes. Prefer to have it emailed to you? Contact the church office.

Fishnet Meeting This Week! 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.

Save the date! The next FBC Connect series of classes will begin in February for anyone interested in membership or just interested in seeing what we are all about. More info to come.

Combined Sunday Schools

TODAY —Donna Outt and Pastor Luke will be sharing about their respective trips this past year with Joni & Friends. Please join us in the gym!
1/22—Sanctity of Human Life Sunday – Shauna from Expectations Women’s Center will be sharing with us.

Missionary Dessert Receptions Coming Up

1/15 @ 6pm—One of our homegrown missionaries
1/29 @ 6pm—Lukas Grudda with World Venture

Game Night – Join us in the gym this Friday night @ 6PM for a game night!! Bring your favorite board game(s) and a snack to share.

Upcoming Ladies Bible Study! In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans by Courtney Doctor – In View of God’s Mercies video Bible study reveals the beautiful truth about salvation. In this 9-session study on the book of Romans, Courtney Doctor will walk you through Paul’s powerful letters to see the glorious grace and transforming work of the gospel. Understand how the gospel changes your eternal future and present reality when you learn to rest in God’s presence and grace. Tues. 9AM begins 1/17 | Wed. 6PM begins 1/18. Nursery Available | Childcare Program Tues AM only. Workbooks are available for pickup (suggested donation of $20). Wednesday ZOOM also available. Sign up today in the main lobby or contact the church office!

Devoted’s New Study – What if one word could change everything for your marriage? According to best-selling author Gary Thomas, it can – and that word is “cherish”! Drawing from decades of experience with couples, he believes that when you and your spouse choose to notice, appreciate, honor, and encourage one another it will bring hope, light, and life into your relationship. All are welcome to attend. Join Pastor John & Shelly Messner in the sanctuary. Starting next Wednesday, Jan 11th @ 6pm

Cleaning Position Opening – We are seeking a part time sexton responsible for cleaning the church. Must be willing to work at least 20 hours/week. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Buddy Yarger (570) 275-1511 or byarger@danvillefirstbaptist.org.

January 2023 Edition of By-Laws & Constitution – Grab your copy at the Welcome Desk in the main lobby and Welcome Table in the gym.

Annual Business Meeting – Saturday, January 28 @ 9AM – YES! There will be breakfast! Join us for sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, breakfast potatoes and fresh cinnamon buns. Sign up on your connect card or in your Sunday School class and note how many will be attending with you. The meeting will take place in the gym once everyone has gotten their food. We encourage your attendance as there will be many important matters of discussion. We’ll be covering the following:

Voting on newly nominated Board & Committee members
Voting on Constitution revisions, budget & reports
Voting on a Trustee recommendation regarding the furnace

Informational Directory Now Available You do not have to be a member to grab a copy of contact information on your church family! Available at the table in the main lobby and Welcome table in the gym.

Men’s Open Gym – Senior High guys and older meet for a game of basketball or two, Mondays from 7-9pm. Questions? Contact group point-person, Tony Zaklama.

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – 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, January 1, 2023

Posted on Dec 31, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Year Reading Challenge 2023 – Read through the Bible in a year! The Tract Rack has different Bible reading guides.

Online Resources:

Daily Plan by Billy Graham
The Daily Audio Bible
Bible Gateway
Bible.com

Barnabas Sunday happening Sunday (1/1) – January’s need: Canned Fruit

Fellowship Fund Giving Opportunity In following the biblical directive to take care of our widows and orphans, FBC created the fellowship fund. This fund not only blesses those financially hurting in our church family, but also those who desire to invest in their marriages. If you would like to give, please note “Fellowship Fund” in the memo of your check or on your envelope.

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, Mac & Cheese, Green 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.

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. Many heartfelt thanks!

Lost Something? Check out our Lost & Found cabinet located next to the water fountains by the kitchen!

Upcoming Ladies Bible Study! In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans by Courtney Doctor – In View of God’s Mercies video Bible study reveals the beautiful truth about salvation. This 9-session study on the book of Romans, Courtney Doctor will walk you through Paul’s powerful letters to see the glorious grace and transforming work of the gospel. Understand how the gospel changes your eternal future and present reality when you learn to rest in God’s presence and grace. Workbooks are available for pickup (suggested donation of $20). Wednesday ZOOM also available. Sign up today in the main lobby!

Tues. 9AM sessions 1/17 | Wed. 6PM sessions 1/18 – Nursery Available | Childcare Program Tues AM only

Informational Directory Now Available – You do not have to be a member to grab a copy of contact information on your church family! Available at the table in the main lobby and welcome table in the gym.

Weather Cancellations – Ever wonder if a service, class or study has been cancelled due to bad weather? Here’s where you can find your answer:

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
Our Facebook: danvillefirstbaptist

Men’s Open Gym Senior High guys and older meet for a game of basketball or two, Mondays from 7-9pm. Questions? Contact group point-person, Tony Zaklama.

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Posted on Dec 24, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Year Reading Challenge 2023 – The Tract Rack has different Bible reading guides, or if you prefer online plans, check out Bible.com

NYE 2022 BLOWOUT!! BRINGING IN 2023 WITH A BLAST! Grab your warmest coat. Join us outside on Saturday 12/31 at 7PM for food (s’mores & cookies), hot cocoa, fun, music and a short word from one of our pastors. Then, weather pending, a big fireworks display. Drive-in style parking will be available! *This is a great opportunity to invite your friends!! Door hangers are available on the table in the main lobby and Welcome Table in the gym.

Christmas Tracts More than Christmas Cheer!! Check out the tract rack for devotionals, tracts, topical series and more that will encourage you and those you share with!

Last call for 2022 Tax Credit If you would like to have tax credit for this year, tithes and/or donations must be received or post marked by Dec. 31st. Giving reports will be mailed out in January for tax purposes.

Midweek Meals Resume January 4th!!

Christmas Offering – This special offering will be divided between our Missions fund and the Fellowship Fund to help our widows with heating costs this winter! Special Christmas envelopes are available in pews and near offering boxes. Please note “Christmas” on donations.

INFORMATIONAL DIRECTORY IS NOW AVAILABLE! You do not have to be a member to grab a copy of contact information on your church family! Available at the table in the main lobby and Welcome table in the gym

Happening 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 the main foyer. January’s Need: Canned Fruit

Did you know you can request your own box of offering envelopes? Just fill out an info slip on the ushers table, located in the back of the sanctuary. Need more of your envelopes? Just make a note on your connect card! You’ll be able to pick them up from the usher’s table once they’re ready.

Lost and Found is located in the brown cabinet outside the gym doors. First aid kits can be found in the coat room behind sanctuary and in the cabinet outside the gym.

VBS 2023 Dates – July 10-14 | 6-8:30pm – Family Fun Day: July 16th

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – 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/

Because of Your Love in Action…

Christmas Gifts were delivered to 55 of our housebound church family December 17th & 18th! We were able to carol to 17 of our saints this year.
The Christmas Tree of Love program reached out & blessed 44 people in our community. A special thanks to Ruth Ann & Jim Hawkins for coordinating this program!
470 Christmas Cards were delivered to the Northumberland, Columbia and Montour county prisons and NCSTU.

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. Many heartfelt thanks!

New Devo In – Check out the Tract Rack to pick up your new Large Print Our Daily Bread devotional & Keys for Kids for Jan| Feb | Mar

Fellowship Sunday Continue in the Christmas cheer by joining us in the gym for a time of fellowship immediately following the service today. Enjoy delicious hot cocoa, coffee and yummy cookies!

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Posted on Dec 10, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December’s Events

December 11 Bells of Joy perform in both services
December 18 Choir performs in both services
December 18 Youth Christmas Party—6PM at Mackley’s
December 18 Worship Night—7pm in the Chapel
December 19 Red Cross Blood Drive – 12:30-5:30pm/Gym
December 24 Family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 5:30PM
December 24 Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 7:30PM
December 25 Christmas Service – 10:30AM
December 31 New Year’s Eve Blowout! – 7PM

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: Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Cranberry Jell-o Salad & any 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.

Greeters!! If anyone would like to greet for the Christmas Eve Services (5:30 & 7:30pm) or Christmas day service at 10:30am, please contact Linda Sue Davies.

FBC Connect Coming Soon! Interested in membership?, Baptism? Learning more about our church? The next classes begin Jan. 8, 2023. More info to come.

Save the Date – VBS will be held July 10-14, 2023 concluding with Family Fun Day on July 16th.

2022 Tax Credit? If you would like to have tax credit for this year, tithes and/or donations must be received or post marked by Dec. 31st. Giving reports will be mailed out in January for tax purposes.

Snow Many Good Books! Slide into our Library and wrap yourself up in a good book. There’s a flurry of great titles for all ages! And no cold-shoulder for late returns. The Library is open between services on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

Items Due Sunday (Dec. 11)

Project Christmas Card – Please return cards to baskets in main lobby & gym. Many thanks!
Christmas Tree of Love -Please return your gift unwrapped in a Christmas-style bag to the church office. Please keep the ornamentwith the gift so we can get it to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt or activation slip with the gift card.
Memorial Poinsettias -Order them in honor or memory of your loved ones.The suggested donation is $7.50.
Dwell Foster Closet Collection -Please place flashlights & PJ’s in the Dwell baskets in main lobby or gym. Thanks bunches!

Christmas Worship – Sunday, December 18 7PM

NYE 2022 BLOWOUT!! BRINGING IN 2023 WITH A BLAST! Grab your warmest coat! Join us Saturday 12/31 at 7PM for food (s’mores &
cookies), hot cocoa, fun, music and a short word from one of our pastors. Then, weather pending, a big fireworks display!! * Drive-in style parking will be available! *

New Devo In Check out the Tract Rack to pick up your new Large Print Our Daily Bread devotional forJan| Feb | Mar

Blood Drive Next Monday, Dec. 19th – Stop by the BFLC (gym) from 12:30-5:30pm. The Red Cross is in need of blood. Register for a time slot today at www.redcross.org.

Call for Cookies! We will be caroling to our shut-ins Sat., Dec 17th and we give them each a plate of Christmas cookies. If you would like to donate any yummy cookies, please bring them to the kitchen by Thurs., Dec 15th and note “shut-ins” on them.

Caroling to Shut-Ins – Join us as we deliver gifts & sing to our sweet shut-ins. To sign up, call the office (570) 275-1511.

Delivery Drivers Needed – Wanna rev your engines for a sweet cause?? We are looking for drivers to assist us in dropping off Christmas gifts to our sweet home bound church family. Gift pick-up will be next Friday from 9am-4pm in the main foyer. Drivers will be provided with addresses and phone numbers. Call the office at (570) 275-1511.

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Baptism Sunday Coming! December 11 – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by Sunday!

Memorial Poinsettias – Order them in honor or memory of your loved ones The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 or sign up through our newsletter by NEXT SUNDAY!

New Devo In Check out the Tract Rack to pick up your new Large Print Our Daily Bread for Jan | Feb | Mar

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

Greeters Needed If anyone would like to greet for the Christmas Eve Services (5:30 & 7:30pm) or Christmas day service at 10:30am, please contact Linda Sue Davies.

Save the Date – VBS will be held July 10-14, 2023 concluding with Family Fun Day on July 16th.

Fellowship Fund Giving Opportunity – In following the biblical directive to take care of our widows and orphans, FBC created the fellowship fund. This fund not only blesses those financially hurting in our church family, but also those who desire to invest in their marriages. If you would like to give, please note “Fellowship Fund” in the memo of your check or on your envelope.

Barnabas Sunday is Sunday! December’s need is soup! Basket in main lobby.

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 Parmesan & Roasted Broccoli 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.

Call for Cookies We will be caroling to our shut-ins Sat., Dec 17th and we give them each a plate of Christmas cookies. If you would like to donate any yummy cookies, please bring them to the kitchen by Fri., Dec 16th and note “shut-ins” on them.

Christmas Caroling to Shut Ins – December 17 – Join us as we deliver gifts & sing to our sweet shut-ins. To sign up, circle “s” on your connect card or call the office (570) 275-1511. More info to come.

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – 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/

December Events

December 11 Bells of Joy perform in both services
December 17 Shut In Gift Delivery & Christmas Caroling
December 18 Choir performs in both services
December 18 Youth Christmas Party
December 18 Worship Night—7pm in the Chapel
December 19 Red Cross Blood Drive – 12:30-5:30pm/Gym
December 24 Family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 5:30PM
December 24 Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 7:30PM
December 25 Christmas Service – 10:30AM
December 31 New Year’s Eve Blowout! – 7PM

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Posted on Nov 26, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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: Chili, Cornbread, 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.

Choir Practice begins Sunday! Join Pastor John in the sanctuary at 7pm as they prepare for the Christmas season.

Cookies Needed! We’ll be caroling to our shut-ins Sat., 12/17, and we give them each a plate of Christmas cookies! If you would like to donate some yummy cookies, please bring them to the kitchen by Fri. 12/16 and note “shut-ins” on them.

New Boxes: You may have noticed small black boxes at the Welcome Desk in the lobby and Welcome Table in the gym. We ask that you would start placing your connect cards in there instead of the offering boxes. Check out the credenza in the main lobby for the International Day Of Prayer Prayer Guides and Sermon Notes from the Rooted Series.

Sensory-Friendly Worship Area! “A shush-free, judgment-free zone where ALL can safely learn about God!” Our chapel has been fitted with wiggle seats, fidget toys, dimmable lights, noise-canceling headphones, a calming special-effect light and more! We welcome all who have unique needs to enjoy this area during both services.

Baptism Sunday Coming! December 11 – If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know by Sunday, December 4th!

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

Address Directory Coming in December! Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by TODAY! The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what we have on file. Not in there? Let us know. If you would like us to include your cell phone number and email address in the directory, please contact the church office!

Dwell Collection – This month we will be collecting Flashlights and new/like-new Children’s Pajamas for Dwells’ Hope Chest Foster Closet. Battery donations would be helpful as well. Collection bins will be in the main lobby and by the Welcome Desk in the gym. Last day to collect is December 11.

Project Christmas Card – Goal: send 500 Christmas cards to prisoners in the Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and NCSTU Prisons.

We had cards specifically made for this project which are available in the lobby and Welcome Table in the gym. Info cards will direct you in how best to fill out the card. Take an Info Card and as many cards as you like and return them to the baskets in main lobby & gym by December 11. Our prison ministry team will deliver them to the prisons.

Christmas Tree of Love – Christmas is a time of giving! You will find the Tree of Love in the kitchen foyer by the gym entrance. 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 11th. Please keep the ornament with the gift so we can get it to the right person. If you are giving a gift card, please attach the receipt and/or the activation slip with the gift card.

Christmas Caroling to Shut Ins – December 17 – Join us as we deliver gifts & sing to our sweet shut-ins. To sign up, contact the office (570) 275-1511. More info to come.

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 the main foyer next Sunday. December’s Need: Soup

Weekend to Remember – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – 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/

December Events

December 11 Bells of Joy perform in both services
December 17 Shut In Gift Delivery & Christmas Caroling
December 18 Choir performs in both services
December 18 Youth Christmas Party
December 18 Worship Night—7pm in the Chapel
December 19 Red Cross Blood Drive – 12:30-5:30pm/Gym
December 24 Family Candle Light Christmas Eve Service – 5:30PM
December 24 Traditional Candle Light Christmas Eve Service – 7:30PM
December 25 Christmas Service – 10:30 am
December 31 New Year’s Eve Blowout! More info to come!

Sunday, November, 20, 2022

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 in Newsletter |

Worship Night Join us in the chapel tonight at 7pm for a special time of praise and worship!

Thanksgiving Eve Service Our service will be at 7pm this Wednesday. It’s a great time to gather together and give thanks to God for all he’s done throughout the year. Bring your visiting friends and family! All are welcome!

Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available by offering boxes. Donations will go towards Christmas gifts for our FBC supported Missionaries! Please note “Thanksgiving” on donations.

College Student Get-together Join Pastor Luke on Saturday @ 5pm for a time of food and games in the Iron Forge. Come hang out and relax before you head back to classes!

Collection This month we will be collecting Flashlights and new/like-new Children’s Pajamas for Dwells’ Hope Chest Foster Closet. Battery donations would be helpful as well. Collection bins will be in the main lobby and by the Welcome Desk in the gym. Last day to collect is Dec. 11.

Project Christmas Card Goal: send 500 Christmas cards to prisoners in the Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and NCSTU Prisons. We had cards specifically made for this project which are available in the lobby and Welcome Table in the gym. Info cards will direct you in how best to fill out the card. Take an Info Card and as many cards as you like and return them to the baskets in main lobby & gym by December 11. Our prison ministry team will deliver them to the prisons.

Address Directory Coming in December! Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by next Sunday! The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what we have on file. Not in there? Let us know.

Christmas Choir! We are looking for enough singers to complete all the parts needed (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) for our Christmas Choir. We would have 2 rehearsals 11/27 & 12/4 from 7-8:30pm & the 3rd on 12/11 from 6-7:30pm. Interested? Circle “C” on your connect card and note which part you’re able to sing. Performance is scheduled for Sunday (12/18).

Baptism Sunday Coming!! December 11 If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card by Sunday, December 4th!

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

Memorial Poinsettias Order them in honor or memory of your loved ones The suggested donation is $7.50. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (570) 275-1511 or sign up through our newsletter by December 11th.

Connect Card Is there something we can pray for? Have questions? Need info? We encourage you to fill out the attached connect card or our e-Connect Card. You can find it on our church homepage at www.danvillefirstbaptist.org. **Please drop connect cards in designated box at the Welcome Desk (lobby) or Welcome Table (gym)**

Family Life Presents A Weekend to Remember. Feb. 10-12, 2023, in Hershey, PA. 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. Cost of Event: $175 per couple Details: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/itinerary/ Interested in attending? Circle “W” on your connect card.

Connect Weekly on Zoom
     SUNDAY 9:15AM – Adult Fellowship Class meets in-person AND on Zoom! Meeting ID: 894 7707 4416 | Password: 355601
                       9:15AM— Sojourners Class meets in-person AND on Zoom Meeting ID: 826 8364 3656 | Password: 217343
     MONDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090
     WEDNESDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090
                                6PM—Ladies Bible Study – ID :881 6323 3096 | P:220150
     THURSDAY 7PM – Tae’s Home Group – ID: 927 5098 8527 | P: 644284
     FRIDAY 6AM – Men’s Prayer Group – ID: 836 5416 4214 | P:847090

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Posted on Nov 12, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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: Balsamic Chicken, Orange Glazed Carrots, Applesauce & 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.

Baptism Sunday is coming! December 11th will be the next opportunity to take this step of faith. If you are interested in being baptized, contact the church office.

Address Directory Coming in December! Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by November 27th. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what we have on file. Not in there? Let us know. If you would like us to include your cell phone number and email address in the directory, please let us know on your connect card!

Treasure Fest – LAST CHANCE! New Items Added!! Ends TODAY in the gym! Everyone has a chance to go through the unwanted items!
– – – Everything is FREE! – – –

Thanksgiving Eve Service – Our service will be at 7pm on Wednesday, November 23rd. This is a great time to gather together and give thanks to God for all he’s done throughout the year. Bring your visiting friends and family!

Special Offering – Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available by offering boxes. Donations will go towards Christmas gifts for our FBC supported Missionaries! Please note “Thanksgiving” on donations.

Worship Night – Our next worship night will be held Sunday, Nov. 20th. What a great way to start Thanksgiving week by worshiping our God who has done so much for us. Join us in the chapel at 7pm for a special time of praise.

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen – Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on November 19th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks payable to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund.

College Student Get-together – Saturday, November 26th at 5PM – Join Pastor Luke for a time of food and games in the Iron Forge. Come hang out and relax before you head back to classes!

Bringing Choir Back! We are looking for enough singers to complete all the parts needed (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) for our Christmas Choir. We would have 2 rehearsals 11/27 & 12/4 from 7-8:30pm & the 3rd on 12/11 from 6-7:30pm. Interested? Contact the church office. Performance is scheduled for Sunday (12/18).

Weekend to Remember – February 10-12, 2023 Hershey, PA – 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/

Area Family Outing Ideas

Sight & Sound presents their first feature film, I Heard the Bells. The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol & its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Playing at Selinsgrove AMC Theater: Th., Dec 1 – 7PM; Sat., Dec 3 & Sun., Dec 4 – 4PM
WGRC PresentsRhett Walker Christmas Concert – A mix of hits and Christmas songs. Friday, Dec 9 at 7pm -Milton Area High School Auditorium
Three Springs Ministries presents A Live NativityMorris, PA – Dec 9, 10, & 11 at 5:30, 6:45, & 8pm each night. This is an interactive, walk through dramatization of the Biblical Nativity story. You will hear, see, smell, and feel the ancient, wondrous story.

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Posted on Nov 5, 2022 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Business Meeting – Sunday @ 9:10am – We’ll be starting the meeting by voting on the new member candidates recommended by our Board of Deacons. We will also have an update on the sale of the parsonage.

Treasure Fest Begins SUNDAY in the gym! Everyone has a chance to go through the unwanted items! – – – Everything is FREE! – – – If you haven’t gone through your (FBC) closet/storage area, time is running out!

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: Cheeseburger Pie, Applesauce & 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.

Barnabas Basket is happening Sunday. November’s need is tuna & canned meat. The basket is located in the main lobby.

Voter Guides are available on the Welcome Desks in the main lobby and in the gym.

Prayer Guides are now available for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Pick up your copy on the Welcome Desks in the main lobby and gym.

Thanksgiving Eve Service Our service will be at 7pm on Wednesday, November 23rd. This is a great time to gather together and give thanks to God for all he’s done throughout the year. Bring your visiting friends and family too!

Special Offering Special Thanksgiving envelopes are available by offering boxes. Donations will go towards Christmas gifts for our FBC supported Missionaries! Please note “Thanksgiving” on donations.

Worship Night Our next worship night will be held Sunday, Nov. 20th. What a great way to start Thanksgiving week by worshiping our God who has done so much for us. Join us in the chapel at 7pm for a special time of praise.

FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on November 19th. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks payable to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund.

Address Directory Coming in December Please write any changes on your connect card, email us, or call the office by November 27th. The Info Desk has the current address book if you’d like to see what info we have on file. Not in there? Let us know. If you would like us to include your cell phone number and email address in the directory, please let us know on your connect card!

Lost Something? Check out our Lost & Found cabinet located next to the water fountains by the kitchen!

Weekend to Remember – February 10-12, 2023 in Hershey, PA – 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/

College Student Get-together Saturday, November 26th at 5PM. Join Pastor Luke for a time of food and games in the Iron Forge. Come hang out and relax before you head back to classes!