**Edward Joseph Burns, c. 1969**

In all our learning give us grace to bow ourselves before your face; as Knowledge grows, Lord, keep us free from self-destructive vanity.

Scholarship Ministry:

Today we are accepting donations for the Scholarship Ministry which will be used for students awards, backpacks, and school supplies. Use the specially marked envelopes in the bulletin. Thank you for participating.

**Scholarship Ministry Students:**

Please fill out the scholarship information sheet on the table in the back foyer if you have:

1) Graduated from 8th/12th or college.

2) Received any award for honor roll for all 4 quarters.

3) Received any outstanding recognition or distinguished award or certificate. Thank you.

**Church Picnic**

Saturday, August 24th from 1-5PM at Oppenheim Park, 2713 Niagara Falls Boulevard. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the back foyer. Write your name, how many are attending, your phone number, and if you need Van transportation. Thank you.

**World Mission Offering:**

Donations will be accepted on August 11th and August 18th. Specifically marked envelopes will be included in those bulletins. More information to follow.

Gideons International:

We have greeting cards for Sympathy/Memorial, Thinking of You, and Recognition for Achievement. You can send a card by purchasing 1 or more Bibles to distribute. It is the perfect way to honor someone’s birthday, etc. Cards are located in the church office. See Sister Nora West or Sister Judy K. Brooks for details.

Bulletin Boards:

Please review the following boards for new information and postings: (1) Employment board (2) Youth Activity board (3) Nurses information board (4) DABC activities board (5) I Have/I 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 JUNE***

*Father’s Day*

*Pastor Robinson’s Birthday*

*PaStor & the First Lady’s Wedding Anniversary*

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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.