**Henry Van Dyke, 1907**
“All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays; stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Thou our Father, Christ our brother — all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.“
Sunday, December 15th:
Today’s Advent is JOY.
11:30AM – Children’s Church (Ages 4-6).
Sunday, December 22nd:
11:30AM – Children’s Church (Ages 7-12).
Wednesday, December 28th:
Merry Christmas! Church will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on Thursday, December 26th.
Sunday, December 28th:
10:00AM – The Women of Faith will join the Men’s Fellowship for Bible study, Christmas breakfast, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. If attending, please put your name on the Signup sheet which is on the table in the back foyer. Thank you.
Sunday, December 29th:
The scholarship ministry will be accepting monetary donations to be used toward the purchase of recognition certificates, school supplies, backpacks, etc. Bulletins will contain specially marked envelopes for your convenience.
Wednesday, January 1st:
Bible study has been cancelled and will resume on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
**Reminder: Annual Reports:**
The Annual Reports for 2024 are due January 12, 2025 for the following ministries:
Pastor’s Aid Women of Faith
Trustees (Financial) Van
Christian Education Benevolence
Hospitality Scholarship
Fabric Church Events
Reports should include all moneys received and all monies spent. All reports (typed/printed only) are to be handed in to the church office. Thank you.
**Election of Board Officers:**
If you would like to be a member of the Trustees or the Official Board, or if you want to nominate someone else, please fill out a nomination form & drop in the “Elections” box (on table in back foyer). Election of officers will be during the Annual Meeting of the Congregation in January 2025.
Bulletin Boards:
Please review the following boards for new information and postings: (1) Event board (2) Youth/Children’s board (3) Nurses/Health board (4) Employment board (5) Have/Need board (6) Prayer Tree.
**Coffee and Free Bread Items**
These items, when available, can be found in the Fellowship Hall after morning worship service.
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.
**HAVE/NEED Board**
If you have something to give away or if you have a need, fill out the proper index card and tape to the Have/Need Board (located on wall inside the door of the Fellowship Hall). Someone may have what you need. Someone may need what you have.
Choir:
We’re looking for new members for the Choir. If interested, please see Pastor Robinson or Tailisha Drayton.
Employment Board:
Job opportunities have been posted for youth and adults.
**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**
*Christmas ServicE*
*NEW YEARS EVE SERVICE*
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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.
