Isaiah 26:3 (NCV):

Lord, you give true peace to those who depend on you, because they trust you.

Sunday, December 17th

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

Also Sunday, December 17, 2023

11:30AM – Children’s Church meets in The Classroom Next to the Fellowship Hall during Worship Service.

Retired Ministers & Missionaries Offering (RMMO):

Sunday, December 17th is the last day we are now accepting donations to the RMMO. See the insert. Envelopes have been provided for your convenience. Thank you.

Join Us for Christmas Caroling:

After Worship Service, join us as we sing Christmas carols. See Sister De-Let A.-H. for more information.

Sunday, December 24th:

Enjoy our special Christmas program.

Sunday, December 31st:

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

Watch Night, Sunday, December 31st:

11:00PM Sharp – A Short Service to Welcome the New Year 2024. Due to church service on Sunday morning, there will not be any soup or other refreshments. If you need a ride, please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the table in the back hall. Thank you.

Annual Report Due: January 14th:

Financial Reports are due for any ministry that received/spent money during the 2023 year.

Elections:

All Trustee/Official Board positions are available for election. Fill out the nomination form & drop it into the box labeled “Elections.” You can nominate yourself or anyone else. Voting will take place during the January 2024 Annual Meeting of the Congregation.

Offering Envelopes:

The January-June, 2024 Offering Envelopes are in the Fellowship Hall. Please take your envelopes home. Thank you.

**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 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.