Sunday, April 17, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Church Picnic May 1st | Rain or Shine | Montour Preserve – We are looking forward to hanging out together OUTSIDE! Grilled chicken and chips will be provided. Side dishes and desserts will be welcome. Sign-up today at the Info Desk or Welcome Table!
 
Free Easter Resources for Adults and Children Easter Stories: Author, Kevin DeYoung, goal in this booklet is to share the good news of the Easter season with children. The Case for Easter: Strobel’s award-winning skills as a legal journalist will persuade even the most hard-boiled skeptics to reconsider Jesus’ death and resurrection. Grab your copy at the Tract Rack (main foyer) or Welcome Table (gym)
 
Special Easter Offering This year, our special Easter offering will be split between support for Ukraine and support for marriages (Weekend to Remember scholarships). Please note “Easter Offering” on your donations. Easter giving envelopes can be found in the pews.
 
College Care Packages are Off!! A team of 10 packed a total of 33 care packages to our college students! Thank you so much for your donations. Please keep college kids in your prayers as they head into final exams and the spiritual warfare that they face. Special thanks to Lynn for coordinating! Boxes marked for pickup are available today in the main foyer.
 
Make a Bee-Line to the Library! Check out the books buzzing around in there!! Your children will bee thrilled with the selection of books and DVDs. Please bee sweet as honey and make sure you’re returning what you’ve borrowed. Don’t worry! We don’t sting for late returns!
 
Fishnet Meeting 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.
 
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: Beef Vegetable Soup, Sliders & 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.
 
Sign up for Ladies Retreat September 16-18 at the gorgeous Linck Hill Inn in Morris, PA! “How is your prayer life? Have you ever asked the Lord to teach you to pray?” We would love for you to join us at Ladies Retreat this year as we study Jesus’ example to the disciples, the Lord’s Prayer!
Sign-up at Retreat Table in the main foyer
 
National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5 @ Noon – Join us and other local churches on the steps of the Montour County Courthouse to pray for our Nation, its leaders, teachers and service personal, and more. Rain or shine! Bring a camp chair if you like.
 
Don Beebe: Running on Faith – Never Give Up! #82 Overall Draft Pick in 1989, #1 Pick by the Buffalo Bills, 6 Super Bowl Appearances – Don Beebe’s story of reaching and excelling in the NFL is considered to be one of the greatest inspirational stories in professional sports. After high school, Don worked for three years in the construction industry prior to a two-year college football career. Noticed for his world-class speed at the NFL combine, Don was drafted to the NFL in 1989 and played in six Super Bowls with the Bills and Packers. FREE event.
 
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 of our Sunday services!
 
The FBC Spring Fling Tent Needs YOU! “We are a community in Christ, reaching our community for Christ.” Spring Fling take place on Saturday, May 7th from 9am-5pm. We’ll be making crafts with children! Sign up today at the Info Desk or Welcome Table to help during a time slot at the FBC tent. Great opportunity for ALL ages!
 
Stay in Step with FBC Sign up today to receive our e-newsletters! Tuesday: Pastors Corner will encourage your heart and “equip you for works of service” (Eph 4:12). Friday: FBC Friday News will keep you informed with what’s going on and how you can get plugged in! All we need is your name and email!
 
Calling All Medical Professionals Solid Rock International is putting together a missions trip to the Dominican Republic from September 24 through October 1. All types of medical professionals are welcome! Contact Gary Lewis ASAP if you have questions or you would like to go. Contact Gary.
 
FBC is Hosting the Jubilee Kitchen Diane Gelbaugh will be mixing things up for the Jubilee Kitchen on April 21st. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. Please make checks out to FBC with “Jubilee Kitchen” in the memo. Any excess donations will go to benefit the Youth Scholarship fund.
 
Online Giving Overhaul Vanco, our service company, has updated the look of their online giving site. The site is now visually easier to
navigate and allows you the option to incur service fees. Hot Tip! Check out the Vanco Mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play! Just type in Danville First Baptist Church in the search field and you’ll see our logo.
 
Scholarship Funds Available The Mission Board will be accepting applications for post-high school education from applicants planning to attend post-graduate training at an academic facility with the intent to pursue ministry or missionary work upon graduation. Applications can be picked up in the Church Office. Deadline to submit your application is April 30th. For more information regarding the scholarship please contact Jeanie Wesner or Gary Lewis.
 
Home Group Info Session Sunday, April 24 after the 10:30 service What is a Home Group? Why do I need one? Is it biblical? Where are they? This info session will answer these questions and more! Join us for a sandwich lunch as we break open this topic. Sign up on your connect card and let us know how many will be attending with you.