Weekly Announcements - First Baptist Church Danville, PA

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Posted on Aug 9, 2025 in Newsletter |

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISSIONS RECAP WEDNESDAY | 6PM – Join us in the gym this Wednesday for a sweet time of fellowship and stories. We’ll be serving ice cream sundaes as we hear from our Costa Rica and Word of Life missions teams. Come celebrate what God is doing around the world through our church.

Ladies Retreat Weekend is Coming! Sept. 12-14, 2025. Spots are filling up, so make sure you register TODAY! A $25 deposit with your registration will secure your spot. Balance is due August 31st.

FBC Summer Reading Program It’s time to finish up your reading challenge. Have a parent or guardian sign your card and return it to the library to earn a prize. Cards are due back to the library NEXT SUNDAY!

Save the Date!! Project Love is coming! Saturday, October 18—Day of Service, Sunday, October 19—Night of Worship. Signups available soon!

Men’s Retreat at Camp Orchard Hill, October 12-14. See table in the lobby for signup information or talk to Pastor John.

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.

Care & Concern Ministry began in October ‘03 and is a group of some of the biggest hearts around. They make and take meals to those who have had babies, surgery or are going through a tough time. This ministry has lifted the hearts of many as the love of Christ is shared in a practical & much needed way. Circle “C” if you would like to be on our call list & write the contact number you’d prefer on your connect card.

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 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.

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.

Awana Dates to Know

Leader Training (chapel) 8/20 @ 6:30 pm
Parent/Guardian Night (chapel) 8/27 @ 6:30pm
First Club Night 9/3 @ 6 pm

MomCo Playpalooza Kids Play Date & MomCo Open House is Wednesday, August 13 9-11am at FBC. Activities for kids include a bounce house, sensory stations, arts & crafts, and dress up. Come see what MomCo is all about – a community of moms doing motherhood together.

Ladies’ Bible Study 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?” Book is a 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. Book is a suggested donation of $20.

Bible Study Options

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

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.

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! If interested, contact the church office.

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