*Second Week of Advent: Love:*
This Sunday, December 7, 2025, is the second week of advent. Today’s reading is on LOVE. Instructions for reading and lighting the candles are available in the church office.
*Tuesday, December 9th:*
10:00AM – American Baptist Women Annual Christmas Celebration at Classics V Restaurant, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, New York.
Remember to bring gloves, hats, scarves, & socks for our missions donations. Signup sheet is on the table in the back foyer.
*Wednesday, December 10th:*
5:00PM – Deacons meeting.
6:30PM – Bible Study & Prayer Service. Coffee and light refreshments served.
*Saturday, December 13th*
10:00AM – Annual Christmas Celebration for Men’s Fellowship & Women of Faith: including Breakfast, Bible study, and gift exchange (a $5 gift that could be for a man or a woman). Signup sheet is on the table in the back foyer. Remember to write down what breakfast dish you are bringing to share.
*Sunday, December 14th:*
A meeting of the congregation will be in the Sanctuary immediately following the morning worship. Only church members need to attend.
**Annual Reports for 2025:**
Are due before January 11, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS. Reports are to be typed or printed. Ministries that have received or spent any moneys in 2025 must make a financial report. See 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.
