DABC_______________________________________________________________

Rev. Michael J. Robinson, Senior Pastor * 965 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 * Main Office: 716.884.0070 * Email: Office@DABC.ORG

DABC_______________________________________________________________
2025 Posting

Announcements: Week of December 28th

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*Fifth Week of Advent: CHRIST:*

This Sunday, December 28, 2025, is the last week of advent. Today’s reading is on CHRIST. Instructions for reading and lighting the candles are available in the church office.

*Wednesday, December 31st:*

Office will be closed and Bible Study will be cancelled. Bible Study will resume on January 7, 2025 @ 6:30PM.

*Wednesday, December 31st:*

New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service @10:00PM.

*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. Each of these ministries must turn in a report: Office, Benevolence, Christian Education (Sunday School/Vacation Bible School (VBS), Church Events, Hospitality, Scholarship, Women of Faith, Fabric, Van. Reports are to be typed or printed and handed in to the church office. Must include a financial report. (See the sample report on the bulletin board.) 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 for 2025:*

All Trustee/Official Board positions are open for nominations. Fill out the nomination form & drop it into the “Elections” box on the table in back foyer. You can nominate yourself or anyone else (must be Trust member). Voting will take place during the January 2026 Annual Meeting of the Congregation. See the bulletin board in the back foyer for more information.

***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.

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.

**Coffee is Served**

After Worship Service, coffee is available in the Fellowship Hall. Free bread & other items may also be available.

**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:***

*ADVENT: CHRIST*

*New Year’s Eve*

*New Year’s Day*

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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.