Poem by Christina Rossetti, 1883
Love came down at Christmas, love all lovely, love divine; Love was born at Christmas – star and angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead, love incarnate, love divine; Worship we our Jesus – what shall be our sacred sign?
Love shall be our token, love be yours and love be mine; Love to God and neighbor, love for prayer, and gift and sign.
Sunday, December 3rd
Advent continues in Love. Two (2) volunteers for the day: one to light the candle & one to read the scripture.
Sunday, December 10th:
11:30AM – Girls Becoming Pearls meets in Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, December 10th and 17th:
Donations will be accepted for the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO). Bulletins will contain specially marked envelopes & informational inserts.
Wednesday, December 13th:
5:00PM – Deacons Meeting.
Thursday, December 14th:
11:00AM – Memorial Service for Deacon Clayton “Clay” George King, Jr. in the church Sanctuary.
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. See Sister Judy K. Brooks for more information. Thank you.
Sunday, December 17th:
11:30AM – Children’s Church (Ages 4-6 years old).
Election for Officers for 2024:
All 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
Sunday, December 31st:
11:30AM – Children’s Church (Ages 7-9 years).
**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.
