Sunday, February 5, 2017

The Barnabas basket, for the collection of food items for needy families in Danville, will be in the Foyer this week. The need for February is Soup. Donations are taken to the Danville Food Bank.

Midweek Meal Please join us for our Midweek Family Meal on Wed, February 8. Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Chicken-n-Waffles, Corn & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, February 6 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.

The Kitchen Team is looking for a few volunteers to help out with the midweek meal. If you are interested, please contact the office.

Please join us Sunday, February 12 at 6:00pm in the BFLC for a dessert reception to honor Ed and Elaine Temple for their years of service to FBC! Please bring a dessert to share.

Play Ball! Spring is coming and so is softball season! We are currently evaluating our Softball Ministry so we need to hear from you in order to compete this year. If you are interested in playing this year, please circle “S” on your Connect Card & include a contact number.

Cooking for a Crowd! How many cups makes two gallons? The Kitchen Team would love to train you to be able to cook for our mid-week meal! If you are interested, please call Patty Miller for lessons! (Answer: 32 cups)

Wednesday evening Ladies Bible Study began a new study last week. Ladies are invited to join them for I Peter – A Living Hope In Christ, by Jen Wilkin. They meet at 6 PM in Room 230 (3rd floor).

Be a L.I.F.T. Prayer Partner – Love – Intercession – Faith – Thanksgiving

The L.I.F.T. prayer ministry is looking for people who are willing to pray for First Baptist, our services, pastors, and individuals as the Sunday morning worship services are taking place. Please see Peter Pandolfo for more information.

Attention Ladies:

For those interested in getting more information about our retreat, we will have our first meeting Sunday, February 12 in the BFLC, immediately following the 10:30 service. Lunch will be provided. Registration will begin March 5. Mark your calendars for September 15-17 for our retreat at Linck Hill Inn!

Numerous lost items have been found throughout the building. Please check the BFLC coatroom Lost & Found area to see if any of them belong to you! Items remaining after February 12 will be donated to charity.

Blood Drive Volunteers are needed to assist the Red Cross in serving food and beverages to donors. FBC hosts 4 blood drives per year from 1:00-6:00pm. The next Blood Drive is scheduled for April 17. 

Prayer Sheets & Power for Living can be found at both the Information Desk in the sanctuary lobby and the brochure display on the wall by the Sunday School Office.

Right Now Media is an online video library available for friends and members of FBC. There are numerous programs for children as well as adults. If you have not joined Right Now Media, it is available to you at no cost. Please contact the office or circle “R” on your Connect Card and include your email address. You will receive an invitation in your email. Feel free to call the office with any questions.

 


Young Adult Ski Weekend! March 4-5th –

All young adults are invited! Bring a friend! Ski Sawmill during their Winter Carnival

Transportation:

Church Van

Overnight Accommodations:

Three Springs in Morris; Cost: $25 – Due February 26th; Dinner & Breakfast will be provided

Free Tubing

from 11-12pm on Saturday!

    *Additional cost for lift tickets & equipment rentals

For more info, contact Lynn Wintersteen.