*First Day of Advent: Hope:*
This Sunday, November 30, 2025, is the first day of advent. Today’s reading is on HOPE. Instructions for reading and lighting the candles are available in the church office.
*Scholarship Ministry:*
Sunday, November 30th, the Scholarship Ministry is accepting monetary donations for school supplies. Please use the “Scholarship” envelopes provided in this bulletin for your donations. Thank you.
*Tuesday, December 9th:*
10:00AM – American Baptist Women Annual Christmas Celebration at Classic V Restaurant, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst, NY. Remember to bring gloves, hats, scarves, & socks for our missions donations. Signup sheet is on the table in the back foyer.
*Saturday, December 13th*
10:00AM – Annual Christmas Celebration for Women of Faith & the Men’s Fellowship. If you are attending put your name on the signup sheet found on the table in the back foyer. Remember to bring a wrapped gift (gender-friendly & only $5.00) to exchange.
*Sunday, December 14th:*
A meeting of the congregation will be in the Sanctuary immediately following the morning worship. Members only need to attend.
**ELECTION:**
Positions are open for the Trustee Board and the Official Board for 2026. Nominations can be made any time before January 11, 2026. Voting will be during the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. Positions are posted on the bulletin board in the back foyer. Thank you.
**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.
