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Last updated 05/11/2008
Current announcements (click for more info):
THANK YOU!!!
A special "Thank You" to all of those who helped this past year with Sunday Knights adn Pioneer Clubs. We could not have done it and your love for the Lord. May the Lord Bless you as you enjoy the summer! Mr. Dave. (added 05/11/2008) More Info
THANK YOU
... to the Deaconesses and the Helping Hands Team members who prepared the lovely and delicious goodies that were served following the Allentown City-Wide Prayer service. They were appreciated by all. (added 05/11/2008) More Info
ARTS AND CRAFTS SUPPLIES NEEDED!
The Jamaican Deaf Ministry Team needs Arts and Crafts Supplies, and the list can be found on their table in the Church Lobby. Any donated items can be placed in the wicker box underneath their table. Thank You! (added 05/11/2008) More Info
THANK YOU
We would like to thank all those who helped in the kitchen for the Fathers and Sons Breakfast, and a special thank you to the servers... Larissa Schneck, Colleen McNamara, and Molly McNamara. (added 05/11/2008) More Info
THE HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
is in need of volunteer drivers for people requiring transportation for doctors appointments and errands. If you can assist us, please call Judy Kutzler or June Smith. (added 05/11/2008) More Info
DO YOU ENJOY THE WORSHIP AT FBC???
Would you like to get involved on the tech side, lending a critical hand while working with a team? We need folks to get involved in working Powerpoint. It could be doing the slides for Thursday nights with Praise Team. It could be running the slides on a Sunday morning at the 8 am service, or the 11 am service. It could be working at home, doing some of the behind-the-scenes prep. If you feel led to invest some time in this, please contact Terry Brown or Pat McNamara. If your first thought reading this is "someone else can do it" - maybe you're that someone else! (added 05/11/2008) More Info
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Interested in helping out with VBS? If so, please contact Heidi Roxberry. We need help with the following:

Pre-VBS: Praying for team members and children, Preparing crafts, Decorating and preparing sets, Preregistering children

During VBS: Teaching Bible lessons, Helping with crafts, Helping with games, Helping with snacks, Secretary/Registrar, Actor, Photographer/Videographer, Followup (added 05/04/2008) More Info
INFO IN LOBBY
A missionary update and new prayer card from Anne Clay are available in the lobby. (added 05/04/2008) More Info
CERTIFICATION CLASS
There is going to be a certification class on May 17 at 9 am, on the use of a defibrillator, at the Cetronia Ambulance Corps building. Anyone interested in getting certified on this device should contact Randy Geist. (added 05/04/2008) More Info
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY - JUNE 8
We will be having Graduate Recognition Sunday on June 8 during our morning services. If you or a family member are graduating from High School, a Technical School, College or Graduate School, please drop a note in the offering plate or the church office with your name, school, major, future plans and any special awards. Also, we will be using PowerPoint so Pastor David would like if you could lend him a recent photo of the graduate. (added 05/04/2008) More Info
ARE YOU BUSY THIS SUMMER?
... are you looking for something to do? How would you like to help children ages 4-5th grade make wise decisions and learn more about God's love for them? Well, now you can! We are looking for mature teens and adults who are willing to spend one or two nights a week during the summer sharing God's love with children.

There are two options available every week: Sunday evenings from 5:45-7:15, and Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:15. If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please fill out an info form and return to the church office. (added 04/20/2008) More Info
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROJECT???
Is your Sunday School Class looking for a project to at church? As you may have noticed, the grounds on the church property are in need of being cleaned up. We got a good start on the annual clean-up day, but more work needs to be done. This would be a perfect project for one or more classes to take on. If interested, contact any of the Trustees. (added 04/20/2008) More Info
NEEDED: CLOTHING FOR CLOTHING CLOSET
FBC Clothing Closet is in need of Spring and Summer clothing (all sizes). PLEASE - NO shoes, purses or accessories. Clothing donations can be dropped off in the area of clothing bins on Sundays or during normal church office business hours during the week. If you know of anyone in the church or the community that needs clothing, please contact Erika Coleman, Judy Kutzler, June Smith or the church office. (added 04/06/2008) More Info
HELPING HANDS
... is looking for daytime "Emergency" child care providers. If interested, please contact Judy Kutzler or June Smith. (added 04/06/2008) More Info
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
There is a scrapbook made up with "thank you" notes from our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan which is available for you to see. It is located on the credenza in the lobby. (added 04/06/2008) More Info
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
Attention Middle Schoolers - the time has arrived to sign up for J.A.M., taking place June 17-22. The cost is $50. Please see Mr. K or Pastor Zimmerman to get info on how to sign up. (added 04/06/2008) More Info
LOST AND FOUND
A set of keys has been found and placed in the church office. One of the keys has a yellow top with the words Cub Cadet on it. If you are missing some keys and think that these may belong to you, please come to the office to claim them. (added 04/06/2008) More Info
WANTED: FAITHFUL BIBLE INVESTIGATORS!
The FBCA Children's Ministries Team is desirous of finding students who will work toward staying focussed in celebrating God's grace in our weekly worship times. We have developed a Faithful Bible Investigator's Mission Assignment Packet which can be used by any interested 4th or 5th grade student for taking notes as he or she participates in our celebration services. Please contact David Guenin or Carolyn Lyon if interested. (added 02/24/2008) More Info
MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES
Attend a Family Life Weekend to Remember Conference in 2008 near your home. Check out a flyer in the lobby or go to FamilyLife.Com . To register, use the #14456 group code for the discount. Contact Matt Orr with any questions. (added 02/05/2008) More Info
CHURCH-WIDE COOKBOOK...
... to support the Women's Retreat. If you're interested in helping organize this, please contact Michelle Orr. (added 02/05/2008) More Info
MISSIONARY LETTERS
Remember to check out the missionary letter boxes that are in the Lobby to get a glimpse of what the Lord is doing in their lives and to better enable you to pray for them. (added 01/20/2008) More Info
Is there a WEBMASTER in the house???
For years, our faithful webmaster has professionally maintained the church's website... however, now we need help! If this is something you have experience with, and you would like to help us make the church's website even more of a ministry tool, then please contact the church office. Thank you! (added 11/19/2007)
WISH WE WERE THERE?!?
Too often the church office or the Pastors are not informed of someone's hospital stay. Consequently, the Pastors do not get to visit the patient as needed... let alone, the rest of the church not being able to pray for that patient. In the future, please do not hesitate to contact the Church Office or a Pastor when hospital stays become necessary. Thank you! (added 07/22/2007)
NEW PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS?
We need your new address and phone number in the church office if you have recently moved. Please let us know as soon as possible so that our records can be updated and mailings can keep coming to you without interruption. Thank you! (added 03/11/2007)
 

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