Advent Begins

Sunday, November 27, 2022. The reading for Day One of Advent is HOPE. Volunteers are still needed for the next 4 Sundays. Sign-up sheet is on the back foyer table. Two people are needed for each Sunday: one to light the candle and one to read the scripture. Readings are available in the office.

Retired Ministers & Missionaries Offering:

Continuing next Sunday, we will be accepting donations for the RMMO. See the informational inserts. Offering envelopes are provided for your convenience.

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Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, if you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times, during those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations because they give you opportunities for improvement.

It will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes: they will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

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There is strength in the name of the Lord; there is power in the name of the Lord; there is Hope in the name of the Lord! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

(Gaither Music, 1986)

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**Grab a cup of Coffee**

Visit with family & friends in the Fellowship Hall after the morning worship. Select your favorite bread item. Pray for the people on the Prayer Tree. Look over the “Have/Need” board. Maybe you have something that someone else needs or maybe you need something that someone else is giving away.

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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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.