*Third Week of Advent: JOY:*
This Sunday, December 14, 2025, is the third week of advent. Today’s reading is on JOY. Instructions for reading and lighting the candles are available in the church office.
*Sunday, December 14th:*
11:30AM – Girls Becoming Pearls.
**This Sunday there will also be a short meeting of the congregation immediately following the morning worship. Members only need to attend.**
*Sunday, December 21st:*
11:30AM – Children’s Church (Ages 4-6).
*Wednesday, December 24th*
Bible study is cancelled and will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
*Thursday, December 25th:*
Merry Christmas!
The church office will be closed on Christmas day and re-open on Friday, December 26th.
*Saturday, December 27th:*
10:00AM – Men’s Fellowship Breakfast.
All men are invited for breakfast and bible study.
**Annual Reports for 2025:**
Are due January 11, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS. Reports (typed or printed only) are to be handed in to the church office. Ministries that have received or spent any moneys in 2025 must make a financial report. Reports should include all moneys received and all monies spent. (See bulletin board for example report.) Contact Sister Judy K. Brooks for more information. Thank you.
**Election of Offices from 2025:**
All positions are open. See the bulletin board in the back foyer for lists and functions. Nomination forms are on the back foyer for lists and functions.
Nomination forms are on the table, fill out and put into the box labeled “Elections.” You can nominate yourself or someone else. Positions are open to church members only. The bulletin insert describes the positions and responsibilities.
**Remember:**
Two of our Youth Choir members who lost everything in a house fire. To help the family, use the black box on the podium for your donations. Thank you.
You can also make donations (click) “GoFundMe” account or on on our website at DABC.org. Thank you .
**BAPTISM:**
If you would like to be baptized, fill out the form next to the “Baptism” box (on the podium) and put into the box. Thank you.
*Birthdays, Anniversaries*
If there are birthdays, anniversaries, and/or other announcements/events, are on the November church calendar. See in bulletin.
**Coffee is Served**
After Worship Service, coffee is available in the Fellowship Hall. Free bread & other items may also be available.
Prayer Tree in Fellowship Hall:
If you need prayer, print your request on the sticky note and tape to the Prayer Tree in the Fellowship Hall (located on wall near piano & windows). We will pray for you. When your request has been answered, please remove the sticky note. Thank you.
CHOIR:
We’re looking for new members for the Choir. If interested, please see Pastor Robinson or Reuel Camacho.
**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 SOON:***
*Thanksgiving Day *
*Advent: Hope *
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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.
