ANNOUNCEMENTS
Awana Dates to Remember
- Leader Training (chapel) WED @ 6:30 pm
- Parent/Guardian Night (chapel) 8/27 @ 6:30pm
- First Club Night 9/3 @ 6 pm
BACK TO SCHOOL SOFTBALL GAME Sunday, August 24 @ 12 pm – Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to play. We will enjoy a quick ballpark lunch before heading out to the ball field to play. All are invited to watch and cheer the teams on. Bring a lawn chair. Sign up in the lobby or gym if you will be here for lunch.
Ladies’ Retreat is almost here! Total balance is due August 31st. There is info about Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes at the table in the lobby. Any questions, contact Rachel.
Men’s Retreat at Camp Orchard Hill, October 12-14. See table in the lobby for signup information or talk to Pastor John.
Save the Date!! Project Love is coming! Saturday, October 18—Day of Service, Sunday, October 19—Night of Worship. Signups available September 14!
Fishnet This group of amazing ladies meets on Thursdays from 9AM-12 noon. This week they will be meeting here at the church in Room 107, behind the gym. They process large quantities of eyeglasses and sunglasses to be sent all over the world! If you would like to join them, please contact Linda Beyer.
Our Baptism Service is Going to the River September 7 @ 4pm. If you would like to take the plunge in following Jesus’ example, let us know on your connect card by next Sunday, August 24th. We will be at the boat launch off of Water St. Bring your chair and join us as we celebrate the public statement of changed life! This is weather and river conditions pending.
Ladies Bible Studies Begins September 9 & 10. The Tuesday study will have two options this year:
- 7 Feasts by Erin Davis is an 8 week study answering the question, “Should modern-day believers care about the Feast of Trumpets or other such puzzling celebrations in the Bible?” Suggested donation of $10.
- Desperate for Hope by Vaneetha Risner is a 7-session study that tackles the hard questions and offers a scriptural framework to help you find hope in your pain. Suggested donation of $20.
More info can be found at the table in the Main Lobby.
Ladies Bible Study Times Available
- Tuesday mornings | 9am | Sept. 9
- Wednesday evenings | 6pm | Sept. 10 (7 Feasts ONLY)
- Wednesday ZOOM | 7pm | Sept. 10 (7 Feasts ONLY)
Rollout Registration for Tuesday childcare begins:
- 8/3—FBC moms OPEN NOW
- 8/17—Previous Bible Study moms
- 8/31 New moms
Kitchen Call Do you enjoy cooking? How about helping in the kitchen? Or setting up the dining area? Maybe even dishwashing! Wednesday Family Meals will be back in action soon and we could use your help! Circle K on your connect card!
New Our Daily Bread Devotionals Check out the Tract Rack & Welcome Table to pick up your new Regular Print devotional for Sept. | Oct. | Nov.
MIDEEK MINISTRIES BEGIN SEPT. 3
- Devoted Couples Class – A class dedicated to following God’s design for marriage and challenging one another to live it out. This group led by Pastor John & Shelly Messner will be meeting at 6pm in the back of the sanctuary.
- 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. They meet in Room 105 | 2nd floor hallway that parallels the gym.
- Ladies’ Grief Group – A safe, caring place for women to walk together through seasons of loss and find hope in Christ. They will be meeting in the Conference Room.
- There is Awana for kids ages 3-6th grade, Youth Group for 6th grade and up, Adult Bible Study and Ladies’ Bible Study (see front). The night begins with our Family Meal at 4:45pm. Signups will be out soon.
You’re invited to Wings of Hope 3rd Annual Memorial Butterfly Release Today at 2:30PM in the Gym presented by Compassus Hospice. The public is invited to attend as families celebrate life, commemorate a special occasion or remember those who have passed on. The ceremony will include music, inspirational messages, and a release of butterflies.
Special Offering Opportunity This month we will be collecting donations to go towards our FBC-supported missionaries for Christmas gifts. Special envelopes will be available in the pews. Please note “Mission Christmas” on any donations.
Summer Campground Ministry Join our own Terry Davis and Mark Acker and the Shamokin Area Christian Laymen Association as they share the good news each Sunday!
- 9am – Knoebel’s: Across from campground registration desk *Bring chairs!
- 10:30am – J&D Campground: Multi-purpose building *Seating provided