Sunday, December 3rd

Advent continues in Joy. Two (2) volunteers for the day: one to light the candle & one to read the scripture.

Also Sunday, December 10, 2023

11:30AM – Girls Becoming Pearls meets in Fellowship Hall during Worship Service.

Retired Ministers & Missionaries Offering (RMMO):

We are now accepting donations to the RMMO. See the insert. Envelopes have been provided for your convenience. Thank you.

Wednesday, December 13th:

5:00PM – Deacons Meeting.

6:30PM – Bible Study & Prayer Service.

Thursday, December 14th:

11:00AM – Memorial Service for Deacon Clayton “Clay” George King, Jr. in the church Sanctuary.

Sunday, December 17th:

11:30AM – Children’s Church (Ages 4-6PM).

Sunday, December 17th:

Christmas caroling immediately after the morning worship. Sign-up sheet is on the table in the back foyer.

Sunday, December 31st:

11:30AM – Children’s Church (Ages 7-9 years).

Annual Reports of 2023:

Due before January 14, 2024. Reports are to be typed or printed. Ministries that have received or spent any moneys in 2023 must make a financial report:

Pastor’s Aid Van Hospitality

Church Events Women of Faith

Christian Education Scholarship

Trustees (Financial)

Benevolence Fabric

Reports should include all moneys received and all monies spent. All reports (typed/printed only) are to be handed in the church office. See Sister Judy B. for more information. Thank you.

Election for Officers for 2024:

If you would like to be a member of the Official Board or Trustees, or if you want to nominate someone else, please fill out a nominAll positions are open. See the Bulletin Board in the back foyer for lists and functions. Nomination forms are on the table, fill out and put into the box labeled “Elections.” Anyone who is a church member can be nominated for any position before January 14, 2023. Voting will take place during the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. Thank you.

Saturday, December 30th:

10:00AM – Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

**Please Take A Few Minutes**

Review the 4 bulletin boards in the back foyer:

-Church Bulletin Board

-Employment Board

-Children & Youth Board

-Nurses Guild Board

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***COMING IN DECEMBER***

* December 3rd: Advent – Love *

* December 10th: Advent – Joy *

* December 17th: Advent – Peace *

* December 17th: Advent – Christ *

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Prayer Tree

Prayer Tree is located on a wall in the Fellowship Hall near the windows. If you would like us to pray for you, please print your prayer request on the sticky note and place it on the tree. Prayer is offered daily.

Have/Need Board

The Have/Need Board is located the wall immediately inside the Fellowship Hall near the coffee. If you need something or have something please post it on the board (leave your phone number).

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Inclement Weather

Due to icy, stormy, or blizzard conditions, the church may have to close. Watch Channels 2, 4, & 7 to get “Close Now” strip at the bottom of your TV screen about closing and reopening. You may also view the Channels 2, 4, & 7 websites for listings not shone on the TV screen.

Reminders

Let us know when your name, address, apartment, or phone number has changed. Many cards/letters have been returned because of wrong information on envelope. Please fill out the form on the table in the back foyer and put it in the specially marked box. You may also submit this information online by emailing the church office at dabc965@gmail.com with your name and the information that has changed.

Don’t forget to practice social distancing while in the building. Sit in the pews marked by the blue tape.