Sunday, January 12, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Annual Business Meeting – Saturday, February 8 @ 9:30AM
  • We’ll be discussing the new potential Children’s Director position
  • The list of newly nominated Board & Committee members has been posted on the ramp bulletin board for your review!
  • All reports are due in the office by Sunday, January 19
 
Bulletin Collators Needed! Looking for a way to serve an hour and a half once or twice a month in a sit-down capacity? Give the office a call at (570) 275-1511. No experience needed!
 
Costa Rica Missions Trip Recap has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more info.
 
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.
 
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: Potpie Rings, Garden Salad with Pears & Apples & 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.
 
FBC Connect Class – Sundays @ 9:15am January 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!
 
Sparks & T&T Clubs
1/15 – Flashlight/Glow Night – Get your glow on!!
1/22 – Derby Car Kits go on sale at club – Block kits $3 Pre-carved $5
2/21 – Derby Workshop – 4-8PM in the gym – more info at club
2/29 – Awana Grandprix Derby Race!! – 2-4:30PM in the gym
 
Outreach Prayer Group – Wednesdays @ 6pm – Join Pastor Dawes in his study to pray over unsaved friends, loved ones, our communities, leaders and beyond.
 
Pizza with the Pastors – February 2 Following the 10:30am service. For new attenders—Join the pastors for an informal time together to get better acquainted. Sign-up at the Info Desk, ramp bulletin board or your Sunday class.
 
FBC Music Ministries
Choir practices are on Monday evenings, from 7:15-8:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, come to a rehearsal or contact the church office! Our only requirements are that you love the Lord, attend rehearsals and can match pitch!
Bells of Joy handbell choir meets on Mondays as well from 6-7:15pm in the Bell Room. Now is a great time to check it out, you just need to be able to read music. Want more info? Contact the church office.
Praise Team This contemporary group worships during the 10:30am Sunday Service. If you are interested in auditioning, please email Pastor John at pjohn@danvillefirstbaptist.org. He’ll email you songs to rehearse ahead of time, a questionnaire to fill out and setup an audition time with you. Auditions will usually take place Thursday evenings.
 
The Forge Men’s Ministry – Tuesdays @ 7PM – The Forge’s mission is to bring men together to support one another in life, faith and personal growth. We do this with Trust, Confidentiality, and Authenticity striving to deepen relationships and make new ones. There will be faith based teaching, small group discussion & light refreshments.
 
Sunday Baptism – January 26 – If you are interested in being baptized, please contact the church office. Deadline is Next Sunday!
 
VBS 2020: July 13-17 – 6-8:30pm
 
Children’s Church – Begins Next Sunday!! Children’s Church takes place during the 10:30 service and welcomes children in grades 1 & 2. Many Thanks Rosann & Team!!
 
NEW Ladies Open Door Bible Study – TUES. 1/21 @ 9AM | THIS WEDNESDAY @ 6PM – In this verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone. This 10 week study is great no matter where you are in your spiritual journey! The workbook is a suggested donation of $15. Childcare is available and can be requested at sign-up. See you there! SIGN UP TODAY IN THE MAIN LOBBY!